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Presents an excerpt from `The Silicon Boys,' by David A. Kaplan, an examination of the life of Silicon Valley technology executives in Woodside, California.

Questions whether the verdict will differ in the second trial of the cops who beat Rodney King. Image still burns in the nation's memory; Amateur footage on a videotape; Officers were acquitted in the first trial; Riots in Los Angeles that followed; Case will now be heard in federal court; Violation of federal civil-rights law which bars government officials from depriving anyone of his constitutional rights; What the jury will have to be convinced of.

Provides information on several restaurants in Silicon Valley, California. Wild Hare Restaurant in Menlo Park; The Basin restaurant in Saratoga; Peninsula Fountain Grill in Palo Alto.

The article reports on the Hewlett-Packard (HP) spying case. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer claims criminal charges against the corporation are forthcoming. HP is under investigation for allegedly spying on board members. Tom Perkins, the former HP director who brought the spying to public attention, said he has no desire to return to HP or to bring a lawsuit against the company for hacking his personal phone records.

Provides details of the Pacific Bell Park baseball stadium in San Francisco, California. Features of the park, including its odd field dimensions, which is scheduled to open April 11, 2000; Funds provided by Pacific Bell Corp. for the park's construction.

Discusses anthropologist Chuck Darrah and his study of workers in Silicon Valley, California. The work-obsessed members of Silicon Valley; How parents who work at the companies deal with their children; Employees at companies such as Cisco, Adobe, and Hewlett-Packard; Stories of the employees; The employees' use of technology; The lack of technology in Darrah's life.

Focuses on the Hale-Bopp comet and its role in the mass suicide of members of the Heaven's Gate, or Higher Source, cult in Rancho Santa Fe, California in March 1997. The fascination people have historically had with comets; Chuck Shramek's claims that he had photographed a Saturn-like object (SLO) hiding behind the comet; Other theories about the significance of the comet.

Comments on the Los Angeles trial of Damian Williams, 20, and Henry Watson, 29, accused of beating Reginald Denny during the 1992 race riots. The tumult in the courtroom; Juror dismissal; Questions over whether Judge John Ouderkirk erred; Speculation over verdicts.

Lists several key points that emerged following the second Rodney King trial to explain why the Simi Valley jury found four Los Angeles police officers innocent, while their counterparts in Los Angeles brought in a conflicting verdict. It's easier the second time: work of federal prosecutors Steven Clymer and Barry Kowalski; Rodney King took the stand in his own defense; The videotape wasn't the whole story; Playback of Theodore Briseno's testimony; Luck never hurts.

Examines the course of instruction offered by Lyndy Janes and Sue Fox at The Workshoppe. Their provision of etiquette instruction in California's Silicon Valley; The youth of many of their clients; Firms which have used their services; Costs and features.

This article presents developments related to professionals. Years that Andrew Puzder, president and CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., spent on the board of governors at California's Thomas Aquinas College. But he resigned last week under pressure from the school, which was not pleased that Hugh Hefner is appearing in ads for Carl's Jr., owned by CKE. Age of Ben Kay, the rugby player who almost lost the World Cup for England after dropping the ball close to the try-line in the closing moments of the final last month. England secured the win in overtime, however, and Kay was spared the embarrassment of English soccer goats such as Stuart Pierce and Gareth Southgate, who missed penalty kicks at crucial moments through the years and had to settle for poking fun at themselves in commercials for a few extra bucks.

The economy may soon improve, but that doesn't mean workers will start sending out their ésum. é Sixty-five percent of 630 employees surveyed by Accountemps, a temporary-staffing service in Menlo Park, California indicated that they are not likely to switch jobs in the next six months. “People would rather stay with a place that's weathered the bad economy than take a chance on some-place new, ”says Bill Hayes, district president of Accountemps' Boston office.The costs are enormous when it comes to replacing seasoned employees who leave in boom times.

Reports issues related to the basketball team Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California. Effort to grab the fourth consecutive National Basketball Association title; Support given by graphic designer Jerry Leibowitz to the team; Trademark shirts distributed by Leibowitz.

Focuses on the reaction of people to advertising concept of creative executive Jeff Manning to promote Biggs, California as tourist town. Information on his 'Got Milk' concept; Criticism on the concept.

Describes an advertising campaign launched by Better World Advertising to improve awareness of AIDS on behalf of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in California. Description of Phil the Syphilis Sore, the mascot used in the initiative.

Compares the jobs of advertising executives and undercover cops in the U.S. Results of the proposal of the Los Angeles police for the use of the Venice Beach office of agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky for their undercover surveillance; Approach taken by creative director Sally Hogshead on speculations that her neighbors vandalized cars.

Reports that the city of Ione, California has filed a lawsuit under the federal racketeering statute against two development companies the city contends has misled officials and buyers of Mello-Roos bonds involving the financing of a golf and country club. City's claim for compensation on the ground of breach of contract; Allegation against Portlock International Inc.; City's case against Castle Oak Investment Corp. (COIC).