When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
The Tenderloin was set to lose another irreplaceable when the Ha-Ra Club — a low-ceilinged dive of the slummiest reputation, long fallen into neglect, but nevertheless beloved for strong pours, idiosyncratic bartenders, and a long history — was taken over by the crew who run Ace's and Dobbs Ferry.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
James Cameron has opened a private school and it's serving a completely vegan menu. This kind of makes me want to be a kid again so I can take advantage of the delicious menu. At least I assume it's…
The new dietary guidelines are here and vegans are very into them. No, cupcakes are not at the bottom of the food pyramid (I wish!), but the new guidelines demystify a plant-based diet, showing that it can help prevent…
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by Mark Shrayber
February 23, 2015 @ 4:15 pmTags: Video
Veganism is so hot right now. From vegan dishes served at awards dinners to Beyonce launching a vegan meal delivery service, there's nowhere you can turn without being reminded that it's easier than ever to be a vegan. Morrissey is…
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by Mark Shrayber
February 9, 2015 @ 1:49 pmTags: Video
It's American Heart Month, which means it's time to get your heart into excellent shape by doing whatever's the opposite of what I do. So get up off th at couch, put down those delicious vegan cookies and take this…
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by Mark Shrayber
February 2, 2015 @ 1:41 pmTags: Video
Are you still into that whole weight-loss thing that you were talking about right after Christmas? Yeah? Then you should check out the fact that plant-based diets can lose you an average of 10 pounds. Tell all your friends. Be…
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by Mark Shrayber
January 26, 2015 @ 1:29 pm
This week's most controversial news item (in terms of veganism, of course) is California's foie gras ban. The state is allegedly divided on whether torturing animals in order to make them more and more delicious is cool or not,…
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by Mark Shrayber
January 12, 2015 @ 2:06 pm
New year, new you? If you want to make some changes to your lifestyle, The Vegan RD is offering healthy eating tips for every day of this month. My favorite so far? Eat more beans. (If you wash them…
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by Mark Shrayber
January 5, 2015 @ 11:22 am
It's Christmas, which means many of you will be flying back and forth and starving in airports. Luckily, there's a guide for everything these days, including where to eat when you're stuck waiting for your flight. No more stale…
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by Mark Shrayber
December 22, 2014 @ 1:53 pm
The latest news from newly vegan heartthrob Cory Booker is that he's feeling great, looking even better and bounding tall buildings in a single leap. A single leap, everyone. This is what eating a plant-based diet can do for…
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by Mark Shrayber
December 15, 2014 @ 1:31 pm
If you bought your pumpkin pie from Whole Foods this week, you may want to return it. There's a recall due to undeclared walnuts (always trying to sneak in) hiding in the desserts. This is potentially annoying to those…
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
