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No shortage of twaddle about Obama's bike helmet — Fri Sep 03 01:56:29 UTC 2010
I realize that flinging vicious twaddle about nothing in the hopes of garnering page views has become a staple of the 24-7 hour news cycle. Still, the inanity of Debra Saunders' recent post on the Obama family's recent bike ride during their Martha's V...
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Co-worker: Suspect's girlfriend alive during chase — Fri Sep 03 03:02:52 UTC 2010
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) -- The co-worker of a woman found dead in her boyfriend's car after a fatal California police chase said Thursday that she spoke with the victim during the pursuit. The high-speed chase ended at a Richmond strip mall on Tuesday nig...
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New York Times Prints Hallucinogenic Paean to Mission Hipster Chicks — Fri Sep 03 00:51:55 UTC 2010
​If you thumbed through yesterday's edition of The New York Times, you may have chanced across a 1,500-word essay on the fashion of San Francisco. It's always fun and a little maddening to s...
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Fringe Players Fight for Survival in Finale — Fri Sep 03 12:51:00 UTC 2010
With the San Diego Chargers electing to rest their starters Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers, the spotlight was on the rookies fighting for roster spots. Several of them stepped up under pressure… by SD Bolt Report via Scout
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Rodney Carney everyone — Fri Sep 03 02:56:27 UTC 2010
Scott Howard-Cooper: Warriors and Rodney Carney appear headed to a contract. No. 16 pick in 2006 still looking for breakthrough season. Twitter - http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm Some highlights from HoopsHype: (bolding is mine) Great first step... Quit...
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Comfort Inn a hurricane hostel in NC — Fri Sep 03 00:59:10 UTC 2010
A two-story Comfort Inn has become a makeshift hurricane hostel on North Carolina's Outer Banks for those who want to stay close to their homes but know they need better shelter from the outslaught of Earl.
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Who Owns That Cocktail? The Debate Continues — Fri Sep 03 12:48:37 UTC 2010
Our story about food-world copyrights stirs up comments from everyone from Felix Salmon to Ezra Klein Cocktail - Intellectual property - Washington Post - Copyright - New York Times
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2010 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL Review: First Look and Interior Features — Fri Sep 03 12:47:00 UTC 2010
After recently test driving cars like the Jaguar XF Supercharged, Cadillac CTS-V, and the Subaru WRX STI, its going to be very different strapping myself into the 2010 Nissan Sentra and driving a regular car again. I have been a little spoiled lately w...
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Audit Finds PG&E 'Smart Meters' Mostly Accurate — Fri Sep 03 01:06:47 UTC 2010
An electronic meter-reading system operated by California's largest utility is highly accurate, despite thousands of customer complaints, according to an independent analysis released Thursday. The three-year-old Pacific Gas & Electric Co. system uses ...
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POTG Travelogue Visits San Francisco, Deadline Day 2.0, and Friday Findings — Fri Sep 03 12:39:00 UTC 2010
One of the more unique places that I have been that is is San Francisco, offering an urban setting with interesting neighborhoods that is surrounded by natural beauty. With very limited time in the Bay Area, we were only able to check out a few things…
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The 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival Comes to Speedway Meadows — Fri Sep 03 11:03:00 UTC 2010
Next Saturday, September 11, 2010, visionary musician and human rights worker, Michael Franti, along with Guerrilla Management present the 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) at Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Beginni...
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Researcher tries to quantify the force of an NFL hit — Fri Sep 03 02:15:45 UTC 2010
A Stanford doctor is trying to quantify human movement to be able to measure NFL hits and the force absorbed. In the Sports Medicine building at Stanford University, they do plenty of training, testing, and analyzing. The state of the art technology ha...
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Weird Art in Bars: Specs — Fri Sep 03 02:13:29 UTC 2010
Pass up the bar as you walk into Specs - a living ode to San Francisco’s beatnik history - and you’ll find yourself gazing into the rabid maw of a taxidermy weasel fighting a stuffed snake. Arrive on the right day and you’ll see a grizzled Chinese man ...
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Public invited to reception for Latino artists featured in new exhibit — Thu Sep 02 11:57:56 UTC 2010
Marin Arts Council, Marin Community and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents "Las Expresiones - Celebrating Latino Artists of the Bay Area" "Las Expresiones" features art works of Latin American Artists from Marin and beyond. The exhibit is being ...
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Fall Must-Have Picks from Conifer, La Boutique Galerie and Hello by Candystore Collective — Thu Sep 02 11:04:20 UTC 2010
The latest trend? Clothing boutiques with art galleries. Here are three to watch and their fall gotta-have-its. Fall pick: Loeffler Randall rainboots with a tempting back zip ($187) Conifer (Cow Hollow)This tiny boutique has more to it than meets the e...
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Sonoma Valley Teen Services explores Impressionism — Thu Sep 02 10:15:39 UTC 2010
If their smiling faces were any indication, Sonoma Valley teens were more than impressed by their field trip to San Francisco to view the De Young Museum’s Impressionist exhibit, on loan from the D’ Orsay Museum in Paris. The Art Wednesday Program, und...
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Jason Freeman brings punk rock's boundary-busting ideas to classical music — Thu Sep 02 08:00:00 UTC 2010
Freeman's projects of the last decade have been devoted to getting regular folks to participate in "art music" by Cinque Hicks One of the animating forces behind the early punk scenes in San Francisco and Washington, D.C., was the f
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9/10/10: September 2010 Fillmore Art Walk | 60 Artists & 10 Bands — Thu Sep 02 07:12:05 UTC 2010
The September 2010 Fillmore Art Walk is an evening of art, fashion, food and libation with over 60 artists and 10 bands in SF’s Fillmore District. West Bay Conference Center 1290 Fillmore St. Enjoy Works of 30 different artists, Live Music Performance ...
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9/2/10: September 2010 Divisadero Corridor Art Walk | NoPa — Thu Sep 02 06:56:06 UTC 2010
Experience a night out on Divisadero for the monthly Divisadero Corridor Art Walk through lower haight, NoPa and Western Addition on Thursday September 2nd, 2010. From Haight to Geary, enjoy a night of art openings, live music, drinking and dining spec...
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Apple introduces new operating system for iPhone and iPod Touch, Game Center — Thu Sep 02 06:44:00 UTC 2010
This Wednesday, Apple held an event at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts heralding its new operating system (OS) for the iPod Touch and iPhone, the iOS 4.1. This new iOS promises to make igamers happy with Game Center, a gaming hub focuse...
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Local news about food

Who Owns That Cocktail? The Debate Continues — Fri Sep 03 12:48:37 UTC 2010
Our story about food-world copyrights stirs up comments from everyone from Felix Salmon to Ezra Klein Cocktail - Intellectual property - Washington Post - Copyright - New York Times
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4505 Meats Food Stand Review, San Francisco — Fri Sep 03 07:00:00 UTC 2010
4505 Meats is run by chef and artisan butcher Ryan Farr. Ryan formerly was executive chef at Fifth Floor. He teaches butcher classes and serves up food at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmer’s Market. We saw them at the Eat Real festival in Oakland...
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SF hound needs happy hour location for group in Brooklyn — Fri Sep 03 03:43:02 UTC 2010
Live in San Francisco and have been charged with planning an event for alumni. I would like a restaurant or bar that has good happy hour type food. I will have a group of 15-25 and would ideally like to have a space that is separate from the rest of th...
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7 healthy burgers in the San Francisco area — Fri Sep 03 03:14:16 UTC 2010
A handful of Bay Area chefs are reinventing fast food. Here's where you — low-carb dieters and vegetarians included — can find a quick, healthy meal
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September food and drink events — Fri Sep 03 03:10:00 UTC 2010
According to Staples, it's "the most wonderful time of the year". In Calgary, the kids aren't the only ones starting school, as Willow Park resumes their Taste-Full Tuesdays classes in September. Downtown Calgary's hosting a 'going back' event that fea...
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The Great Food Truck Race Competitors and Recap of Weeks One and Two — Fri Sep 03 02:19:45 UTC 2010
In case you haven’t been watching The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network (which I can’t imagine but I guess is possible) here’s a quick recap of weeks one and two. Week One kicks us off in L.A., aka Food Truck Central. We are introduced to seven tea...
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International Food Blogger Conference: Organize a confab, and they will come — Thu Sep 02 01:48:43 UTC 2010
About 250 food bloggers from 27 states descended on Seattle over the weekend to attend this year's International Food Blogger Conference -- more than double the number at last year's inaugural IFBC. It's an indicator of the growth and evolution...
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S.F. Program Turns Homeless Into Chefs — Thu Sep 02 08:15:00 UTC 2010
Ray Camarena, CHEFS student. Today's Datebook features a story about a program called CHEFS (Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Service) which plucks homeless individuals from the streets or halfway houses and enrolls them in a three-mo...
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State quarantine for light-brown apple moth hits Sacramento — Thu Sep 02 08:07:14 UTC 2010
** FILE ** This undated file photo provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, shows a light brown apple moth. Secretary of Food and Agriculture A.G. Kawamura announced Thursday, June 19, 2008, that the state had abandoned all plans ...
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9/5/10: Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Fest Closing Night | Precita Park — Thu Sep 02 07:46:43 UTC 2010
What’s Closing Night at Precita Park without live music and a special surprise? As always, the weekend ends on a high note with an outdoor party-picnic-street food buffet with all of our neighbors, friends and organizing partner. Sunday, September 5, 6...
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Local news about sports

Paul Hagen: Phillies have playoff pieces in place — Fri Sep 03 07:21:00 UTC 2010
YEARS AGO, somebody suggested that the San Francisco Giants should replace the playing surface at Candlestick Park with paper. Punch line: Because the Giants always look better on paper. by Sports via Philly.com Read t
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Perfect Preseason as 49ers Win, 17-14 — Fri Sep 03 06:18:08 UTC 2010
49ers tase the Chargers for a 17-14 win. San Francisco 49ers - Sports - NFL - Football - American
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49ers unbeaten in preseason — Fri Sep 03 05:33:00 UTC 2010
49ers unbeaten in preseason The Associated Press Updated Sep 3, 2010 12:40AM MDT San Francisco • On a night when San Francisco’s offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of… by Sports via Salt Lake Cit
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Niners roll to 4-0 preseason — Fri Sep 03 05:27:00 UTC 2010
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) On a night when San Francisco’s offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of the ball to cap their first unbeaten preseason in 18 years. by NFL via Sports Illustrated
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San Francisco 49ers notebook: Patrick Willis glad starting defense got on field — Fri Sep 03 05:26:00 UTC 2010
The 49ers’ top defense struggled a week earlier against the Raiders, so coach Mike Singletary wanted to get the unit one last dress rehearsal. by Sports via Contra Costa Times Read the rest of this story... 38 min
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San Francisco 49ers notebook: Patrick Willis glad starting defense got on field — Fri Sep 03 05:26:00 UTC 2010
The 49ers’ top defense struggled a week earlier against the Raiders, so coach Mike Singletary wanted to get the unit one last dress rehearsal. by Sports via Contra Costa Times Read the rest of this story... 58 min
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Anthony Dixon, Manny Lawson shine in San Francisco 49ers' win over San Diego Chargers — Fri Sep 03 05:26:00 UTC 2010
With a 17-14 win over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night, the 49ers’ tumultuous exhibition season came to a close.Rookie running back Anthony Dixon continued his… by Sports via Contra Costa Times Read the res
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Anthony Dixon shines while others make their case for roster spots in San Francisco 49ers' win over San... — Fri Sep 03 05:26:00 UTC 2010
With a 17-14 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night, the 49ers’ exhibition season came to a close. Coach Mike Singletary, speaking on behalf of everyone… by Sports via Contra Costa Times Read the res
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Giants take late-season revival on the road — Fri Sep 03 04:57:00 UTC 2010
- Reliever Guillermo Mota was spot on after the Padres took two of three from the Giants in San Francisco in mid-August. He said, “Every team has a down time. Every team… by Sports via SF Gate Read the rest of this
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Researcher tries to quantify the force of an NFL hit — Fri Sep 03 02:15:45 UTC 2010
A Stanford doctor is trying to quantify human movement to be able to measure NFL hits and the force absorbed. In the Sports Medicine building at Stanford University, they do plenty of training, testing, and analyzing. The state of the art technology ha...
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