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Bad Behavior and City Projects That Captivated Us in 2009

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:30:25 -0600

It’s been a week full of recaps and to continue the trend, here are some of the stories that stole the headlines in San Francisco this past year. Just when we thought the Lembi family couldn’t do anything to be more hated, they proved us wrong. I

?Paris Hilton Syndrome? causes Chihuahua plague in dog shelters

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:59:11 -0600

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO - While most dog pounds in the US complain of having too many pitbulls and large mongrels that are difficult to find homes for, dog pounds on the west coast are crowded with fashionable Chihuahuas. “We&#

Old Love

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:34:16 -0600

Los Angeles12/24 – 12/28In my mother’s house on a Saturday night, the TV is blaring, two computers whir a slow drone and there at least three conversations going. It’s hard to discern if anyone is listening to anyone. We all compete

Roscoe Mitchell performs at Does the Secret Mind Whisper: A Celebration of Bob Kaufman (2)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:11:59 -0600

For thesecond year in a row Justin Desmangles hosts a celebration of the life, mission and legacy of poet Bob Kaufman (1928-1986), whose spirit and poetry continue to breathe life into San Francisco’s and the global poetry scene. A longtime fan

BridgePoint Inn Daly City, 3 star

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:50:34 -0600

When visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, consider staying at BridgePoint Inn in Daly City, where you are to be pampered with all the facilities offered. LocationBridgePoint Inn in Daly City, California is conveniently located just 8 kilometres from

Sea Lions to San Francisco: "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish"

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:12:21 -0600

Next time you are down by San Fran's Fishermen's Wharf, you will probably notice that the area is a lot quieter. That's because the 'bark bark bark' of the famous sea lions will be gone - because they have all decided to leave the area. Fans of t

iPod non danneggia l’udito

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:07:41 -0600

Come riportato dalla nota agenzia Reuters, la Corte d’Appello Federale di San Francisco ha confermato la decisione della corte distrettuale del 2008, assolvendo Apple dalle accuse mosse da una class action contro il volume eccessivo degli iPod

2009 in Review

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:01:43 -0600

In comparison to 2008, 2009 was awful! The one thing I can think of that 2009 had over 2008 was that I read more than double the books I read in 2008. I’m anticipating the fresh feel of a new year that is 2010. In the meantime, here’s a r

PAL ZINE

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:01:21 -0600

The fine folks at PAL in San Francisco have just released their first zine and I am lucky enough to be included in it. 22 color pages. $5. Details HERE.

I Know Why The Sea Lions Have Disappeared

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0600

There is a story sweeping across the media today on this incredible mystery, out in San Francisco, this headline greeting me upon firing up the computer this morning;San Francisco’s sea lion horde evacuates its Pier 39 homeOMG!Is it Climate Change,

California appeals court affirms judge’s right to make patient choose between medical marijuana and prison

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:01:27 -0600

(San Francisco Chronicle) A judge who wanted a gun-toting youth to clean up his act was acting within his power by forbidding him to use the medical marijuana he took for migraine headaches as part of a probation sentence that kept him out of prison

Artist as Healer: Delfina Piretti

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:19:01 -0600

I was fortunate to meet artist, visionary and healer Delfina Piretti at a friend's dinner party. Given our shared history of yoga and a love of creative practice, we quickly had a lot to talk about. As she had just returned from an artist’s residen

California NORML calls for Legalization Blitz in 2010

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:02:00 -0600

To all NORML supporters in California: We are kicking off 2010 with a major legalization blitz in Sacramento. The California legislature will be hearing Tom Ammiano’s landmark legalization bill AB 390 on Jan. 12th. We are asking all Californi

The Other Side of Career Change In A Bad Economy

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:43:20 -0600

I want to cheer on and champion those who want to change careers. I also want the risk to be sobering. The risk is real . . . especially in this recession. This morning, I congratulated myself for keeping the lights on for my business. Many muc

We are atill here!

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:38:28 -0600

It has been forever since I posted. Sorry about that!We've been busy getting all our social media outlets set up. There is still a lot to do, but I love the blog and will work harder on keeping it up.So much has happened in the green world... The Cop

North Carolina and Virginia Ask for $5 Billion for High-Speed Rail (but Not the Only Ones)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:11:00 -0600

People in North Carolina and Virginia must have seen what’s going on in China with high-speed rail and decided they wanted some of that. They are now requesting over $5 billion in funding for high-speed rail. Actually, as a former resident of

Day Trip to San Francisco

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:25:00 -0600

When Mal and I finally arrived in San Francisco via 6-hour bus ride, we had a strong urge to drink a beer. Luckily, our friend, Beth T, offered to pick us up from the airport and save us from our misery entertain us until our late-night flight back t

Notable Hotels for Business and Leisure in 2010

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:18:54 -0600

We’re just a few days away from bidding adieu to the present year and welcoming 2010, and with a new year comes new opportunities to visit destinations you left off your travel itinerary in 2009. Whether you look to start the year in the heart

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:16:39 -0600

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Why Don't You...?

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:12:24 -0600

♥…Start the year off right with a luxurious bath bubbling with mark’s Self Sanctuary All That Fizz Scented Bath Balls? Truly give yourself the royal treatment by enlisting the assistance of a twinkling Swarovski-encrusted Tiara like the on

Desaturated Santa Costume

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:21:12 -0600

Desaturated Santa Costume at the San Francisco Santacon 2009. By Flickr user NV6V. Note: No masking has been done. (via LikeCool)

Cori + EB’s Intimate Vintage Glam Wedding

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:44 -0600

Cori and EB’s style is a show stopper by itself, so just imagine when you combine their incredible sense of style with fantastic wedding planning. The result is sure to be mind blowing. The ridiculously talented photographer Jerry Yoon shot the

FML moment + Ovo

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:42:42 -0600

Since it was the last day for stuffing my face, I joined a bunch of friends for a large hot pot meal. Unfortunately, something didn’t settle well in my stomach, and I haven’t been able to keep it in… I think I’ll have to empty

Decade in retrospect

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:51:30 -0600

This was a bad decade. It’s good to know it’s over. This doesn’t mean specific people didn’t ride high; perhaps it’s worth lauding their accomplishments in a series of lists that can be consulted as sorts of time-capsule

San Francisco sees 54 percent dip in homicides; overall number lowest in … – Los Angeles Times

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:15:12 -0600

San Francisco sees 54 percent dip in homicides; overall number lowest in ...Los Angeles TimesBy AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco appears on track in 2009 to have the lowest number of murders in nearly 50 years. Mayor Gavin Newsom and Police Ch

Aimee + Dustin – The Mission – San Francisco – Portraits

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:43:56 -0600

Love, love, Aimee and Dustin’s photographs from their minisession. Can you tell we had a lot of fun with them? Aimee and Dustin are fellow photographers with tons of talent and potential! It’s always so much fun to shoot another photograp

Kristin + Benn – The Mission – San Francisco – Portraits

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:25:56 -0600

Back from our intermission, we bring you Kristin and Ben and their portrait minission in The Mission! My fav pic is the one with the vaccum we found.

Forum: The Decade in Food

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:05:04 -0600

KQED Radio's Forum: The Decade in Food In the past decade, the Bay Area's hippest food has changed from teetering geometric towers of raw tuna to a simple slab of pork with a side of potatoes. The dainty Apple-tini ordered in the early part of the de

2009 Said Good-bye to These San Francisco Restaurants

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:54:15 -0600

Many restaurants suffered the downfall of our country’s economy this year. Although many were replaced by other concepts, such as South, Laiola, and Acme Chophouse, most of them closed up shop for good. Let us take a moment of silence to give o

Adeeni Design Group’s Tenth Anniversary

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:42:05 -0600

Luxury Realtors Joel Goodrich and Damion Matthews recently hosted a fabulous cocktail party at the trendy San Francisco nightspot, Le Club, to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Claudia Juestel’s design firm, Adeeni Design Group. Over 100 gu