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San Jose Mercury News, Calif., David Plotnikoff Column.(Originated from San Jose Mercury News, Calif.)

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, January, 1996 by Plotnikoff, David

Jan. 10--For most of the Western world, the holiday season ends with the last bowl game of New Year's Day or the summary ejection of the Christmas tree. But for 80,000-odd faithful in my tribe, the most important and joyous holidays have yet to come.

Right now, all across this nation, convoys are rolling toward San Francisco bearing precious cargo. Pilgrims from around the Pacific Rim and the length of the Americas are packing for flights that will take them to the city. Here in Silicon Valley, dozens of the most important firms are bracing for a week when little office work will get done. Children are being excused from schools. Thousands of people from all walks of life are arranging to quietly slip away from work for a day or two this week.

Tuesday, we...

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