misc Today in San Francisco History - San Francisco gets its name Timecapsule: January 30, 1847 Yerba Buena That was the name given to the tiny bayside settlement back in 1835, a name taken from the wild mint growing on the sand dunes that surrounded
misc 1981 KRON Report on Electronic Journalism Scott Beale over at Laughing Squid came across this gem. It's a 1981 KRON report on the Internet and newspapers. How will this newfangled technology change the publishing industry? SF Examiner's David Cole
misc Translink - still a few bugs Now that there are working Translink readers on all Muni busses and trains, we decided to get a card. The card-getting process is easy - just sign up on the site as a
misc Sad: Scharffenberger Soon to Suck Bad news this morning from across the Bay, as big conglomerate Hershey's announced that they're closing the Scharffenberger plant in West Berkeley. This comes, of course, after Hershey made nice with the locals,
misc Photo du Jour 325 Photo by Whole Wheat Toast A (German?) film being shot at Broadway and Taylor. Anyone know its title?
misc UPDATE: Bart Gun Shirt Matthew Williams, created of this controversial-ish Bart gun shirt, talked to SFist today. One thing Williams wanted to point out is that all the proceeds from the Bart shirt are "being donated to
misc Neon Signage of San Francisco We came across this image of the Sherman Clay & Co. sign, and felt propelled to search for other colorful, neon signage adorning the streets of San Francisco. We know you've seen this
misc Sarah Dash of LaBelle Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston Sarah Dash is one busy woman. If you can’t catch her at LaBelle’s 30 year reunion show at the Paramount on Friday you could always check out
misc Photos of a Baby Giraffe from SF Zoo The American Apparel thread. Bart rage. Abortion. Amateur food critics. Everybody seems so angry lately. Gosh. Blame it on the holiday comedown. Blame it on the return of winter's chill. Blame it on
misc Happy Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day Did you know that today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day? It is. And whether or not this is a holiday drummed up by the fat cats in the bubble wrap industry, we feel
misc Get Your Bart Gun Shirt Today Local blogger Jameth posted his latest designer find today: the Bart gun shirt. It's quite lovely and makes a statement without saying a word. The shirt comes in all sizes and can be
misc Film du Jour: Dr. Jang & Associates Yes, don't tell his wife. What can be said about the most excellent Dr. Calvert Jang that hasn't already been said? This local dentist, who provides the Bay Area with some of the
misc Floating Homes of Mission Creek While we're soft on retail chains opening shop on Valencia, there would be a hair-pulling match tot he death if someone dared suggest removing the houseboats that line Mission Creek. You know, right
misc Week Around the Ists Chicagoist hit Washington D.C. for President Obama's inauguration festivities. Phillyist wondered just how much a star ball player is actually worth. DCist is still recovering from all things inaugural, including bird's eye
misc Today in San Francisco History - Tong boss "Little Pete" assassinated in a Chinatown barbershop Timecapsule: January 23, 1897 The "tong" secret societies are as American as Chop Suey -- which is to say, invented in San Francisco and completely unknown in China. The first tong was organized
misc Frank Chu Extra A lot of you have sent SFist photos of this "Adios Douche Bag(s)" poster with former President George W. Bush. A lot. And we relent. So here's the most interesting one we've
misc Blogs in Print? Taking Trivia to the Streets Will SFist and other blog content soon be available in print form at a newspaper box near you? According to a story in yesterday's , a fella in Chicago is going to bring the
misc "Youth & Aging" Tales Of Mere Existence A few generally unsung theories and observations about Youth & Aging http://www.talesofmereexistence.com
misc Brave ABC Affiliate Protects Los Angeles from Televised Homosexual Menace Remember the other day, we told you about a bunch of new TV ads about how gay families can actually be pleasant and likable? Well, you'll be glad to hear that the spots
