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.
You may measure your true 415 cred by the amount of times you've strolled into the diner that "never close[s]" (as the sign says), sidled up to the bar, ordered a drink, and received a shot of ouzo on the house — without blinking, looking sideways, or feeling the need to keep an open line to flee for the exit.
PostedByAndy Wright
on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Next time you’ve got the clap, don’t man up and tell her. Web site inSPOT.org has got you covered. Reuters reports on the brainchild of Oakland-based non-profit, Internet Sexuality Information Services. The site allows users to send anonymous e-cards to their sexual partners (up to six at a time because they know you’re a slut) warning them that they may have contracted an STD and to get checked out. Users have a choice of six cards that include a link to the web site that helps the receiver find a testing spot. ... (Continue Reading Worst E-Card. Ever. by clicking 'More')
PostedByAndy Wright
on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 8:00 AM
A group of San Francisco restaurant owners are trying to get out of paying for their employees' health care and they're taking it to the top this week. Uninsured workers can get medical treatment in SF with cash from their business owners who don't pay bennies. The funding mandate comes from a new local law called "Healthy San Francisco." Well, the Golden Gate Restaurant Owners thought about it for a second and then responded, "Ummmm, nah." According to the San Francisco Sentinel, the association sued to challenge the spending mandate and a federal judge sided with them, suspending the payments. But last month the 9th U.S. Circuit called bullshit on the ruling and issued an emergency stay telling San Francisco to go ahead and collect the tab. ... (Click 'More' to Continue Reading Supreme Stiff)
PostedByAndy Wright
on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 8:00 AM
In the latest saga of SF's "Craptacular, 3rd-World Elections," Sequoia Voting Systems demonstrated the new voting machines this week that we could soon use at the polls. The machines perform very useful functions like actually counting paper and electronic votes, which takes it up a notch from our current machines. They can't even get certified by the state. The company who made those paper weights, Election Systems & Software, once refused to admit any wrongdoing, but has since rethought things and will be paying the city $3.5 million.-Andy Wright
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.'"
