# Northern Silicon Valley on The No Agenda Show

Northern Silicon Valley comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2014 to June 2021.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** April 2014 – June 2021
- **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Fema Region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [Schiphol Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [Thomas Edison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-edison.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Apricot Harvest Forecast, Farmers Almanac Observations

- **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-01
- **Time:** 1:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/apricot-harvest-forecast-farmers-almanac-observations.md

The hosts open the program with observations about the upcoming apricot harvest in Northern Silicon Valley. Reference is made to the Farmers Almanac and a comparison to previous successful cherry harvests. A brief discussion on the pronunciation of "apricot" concludes with a wine pairing suggestion of Sauternes or Riesling.

Keywords: apricots, [northern silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-silicon-valley.md), farmers almanac, riesling, food segment

### Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance, Media Coverage Discrepancy

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 2:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/pearl-harbor-day-remembrance-media-coverage-discrepancy.md

The hosts open the program from Amsterdam and Northern Silicon Valley, noting the lack of media attention regarding the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. While the event was historically significant, it appears to have been largely ignored by both the American and international press in favor of football and current political news. One host shares a personal connection, mentioning a grandfather who served as a Navy Lieutenant Commander during the war.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), pearl harbor day, [schiphol airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [northern silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-silicon-valley.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md)

### Mystery Gong Arrival, Tom Waits Listener Rumors

- **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-03
- **Time:** 2:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/mystery-gong-arrival-tom-waits-listener-rumors.md

A mystery gong arrived at the studio, initially causing confusion before being identified as a producer's gift. The hosts discuss the visual of a J. Arthur Rank movie gong and address rumors that musician Tom Waits is a regular listener of the program.

Keywords: mystery gong, tom waits, [northern silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-silicon-valley.md), birthday gift, j. arthur rank

### Introduction, Ham Radio, Thomas Edison Quotes

- **Episode:** [602: twitter mwitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/602-twitter-mwitter.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-05
- **Time:** 0:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/602-twitter-mwitter/chapter/introduction-ham-radio-thomas-edison-quotes.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program with their traditional greetings. Curry references calling CQ on 12 meters in FEMA Region 6, while Dvorak shares quotes attributed to Thomas Edison regarding failure and success.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [thomas edison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-edison.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [northern silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-silicon-valley.md)

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