Category: Local
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Space reserved for mural
A mural recently appeared on the side of the former Andalu space at 16th and Guerrero. Apparently there’s more to come, as a large sign proclaims that the space is “reserved.” Stay tuned for further updates as the mural progresses. UPDATE: A new piece of the mural has appeared. UPDATE, part 2: Despite being aggressively…
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Recruiting via sidewalk sandwich board
Are sandwich boards a good way to hire software engineers and high-level managers? Now to be fair, Craigslist isn’t the perfect way to hire people. But this feels a little informal. Still, it’s fancier than a vinyl banner or a piece of cardboard stapled to a telephone pole. So there’s that.
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Why San Francisco is not 7 by 7 miles
San Francisco is seven by seven miles. Everyone who lives here knows that. There’s even a magazine named after this fact. Problem is, it’s not exactly true. While the land area is about 49 square miles, as Wikipedia points out the total area is a much larger 232 square miles when you include water. Aside…
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Techie litter
You see this? This is what happens when hipster techies in the Mission litter their vintage textbook covers. Pick up after yourselves, people!
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New NSA wiretaps being installed at AT&T
As you may recall, back in 2006 a whistleblower exposed that AT&T had allowed the NSA to wiretap their internet traffic from a secret room. Today, a massive wrapped-up package was being moved into the same windowless building via crane. Hmmm… could this be the NSA’s latest way to spy on the cat GIFs you’re…
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Disneyland comes to The Mission
Good news, everyone! Disneyland is coming to the Mission! A recent street stencil breaks the news. I called up Disney’s headquarters for more information. Here’s the scoop:
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Solar Powered Cats
If conventional, cat food-powered cats aren’t green enough for your LEED Certified lifestyle, try a solar powered cat. Go ahead! But don’t say Philip K. Dick didn’t warn you about this particular dystopian future.
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Bartfeld Sales Co.
Next time you’re driving out of Foods Co. with a truckload of cheap beer, be sure to stop and look across the street. The reclaimed wood exterior of 14th Street’s Bartfeld Sales Co. received a colorful makeover in recent months thanks to local artists.
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Fall fashion
(Spotted on 2nd Street.) Hey everyone, there’s a new look this fall that’s already hitting the streets. You have to try it! All you need is your tear-off receipts from your ballot, two pennies, some tape, and your favorite hat. This new look is the talk of the town, so get started! OMG you’re going…
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Proposition U (the “Sin Tax” Legislation)
It’s voting day, and this flyer appeared on various utility poles near 16th and Mission this morning. The text reads: Proposition U (the “Sin Tax” Legislation) Argument In Favor of Proposition U: No pleasure without pain. Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Proposition U: Beware the wiles of mustachioed ladies. Are we really okay with…
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