Further Confusion, billed at the world's largest anthropomorphic (or "furry") convention, is currently spreading lint and color audacity in San Jose now through the 17th. Guests of honor include Blotch and Paul Kidd. more ›

Bad news for all polyamorous bisexuals into S&M gear (and speaking of kooky local conventions): the Exotic Erotic Ball this October is relocating from the Cow Palace to the new Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. Why, you ask? Because it's prettier than the Cow Palace over there, right by the water, and they probably got a sweet deal. (The pavilion is part of the redeveloped former Ford Assembly plant on the Richmond waterfront.) more ›

It's for food industry pros only, but your humble narrator managed -- at great personal sacrifice, of course -- to wander the aisles at the annual Fancy Food Show at Moscone Center over the weekend to see (and taste) some of the new treats coming to a fine retail establishment near you soon. The big themes this year seem to be teas, lots and lots and LOTS of teas, as well as food and beverages with a 'wrapper' of social activism. Lots of old favorites, too (can you say Walker Shortbread Cookies?) The show continues until 4 pm Tuesday. Lots more pictures here, too. more ›

ad:tech San Francisco landed here yesterday and is currently underway at Moscone Center until Thursday. We've acquired access to the exhibition hall and had a chance to briefly peruse the delightful offerings of the Internet advertisement world: more ›