Tag: san francisco

  • How to fix Muni Metro

    A few years ago, I moved closer to a Bart station simply so I could get to work on time. While Muni Metro has the potential to be a great system, it simply didn’t work for me for any other situation where I needed to get somewhere on time. The problems I experienced with the…

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  • Follow up: Live poetry event details

    It’s come to my attention that the live poetry I witnessed the other night is actually an ongoing event. Who knew? Everyone but me, apparently. From 16thMission.com: Join us on the streetcorner at 16th & Mission every Thursday night at 9:00pm, and lend your voice to this ecclectic [sic] group of street performers. From musicians…

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  • Live poetry at 16th Mission Bart

    On the way back from a semi-productive evening at Noisebridge, I happened across a live poetry show at the 16th and Mission Bart plaza. There were at least two performers taking turns with lively oration from a chalk circle, surrounded by hip types, hobos, and the union of crack consumers. Seemingly this was what one…

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  • Pedal power * 7

    A bicycle built for… seven? Spotted on 18th and Dolores. A bit of Googling reveals there’s at least one place in the city where you can rent one. According to their website, “it’s not just a bike: it’s a PARTY ON WHEELS!” So, who’s down for a party on wheels?

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  • On purchasing a Muni FastPass

    It used to be that buying a FastPass was a simple affair. There was only one type of adult pass available, and many places to buy one. But Muni screwed that all up. Let’s look at how my FastPass purchasing experiences have changed over the years. Here’s how I bought a Muni pass while I…

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  • Broke in this Trendy City

    I’m a huge ytcracker fan. For those not into the nerdcore scene, he’s easily the best nerdy rapper out there. This particular track is something many of us can relate to. Watch and see.

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  • Who ya gonna call?

    Slimer paid a visit to a string of parking meters along Valencia today. It seems ghosts don’t like paying for parking.

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  • Muni Diaries Live: Breaking it Down

    Last night Muni Diaries hosted their third live event, Breaking it Down. It was just as entertaining than last time, although the Make Out Room over capacity this time around. Next time they may need a larger venue. If you didn’t go, here’s a quick list of what you missed: Some more photos, courtesy of…

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  • 4chan infiltrated Noisebridge

    Oh dear, the Anonymous meme junkies at 4chan seem to have infiltrated San Francisco’s hacker-den, Noisebridge, with a variety of meme-stencils.

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  • Spanglish: Estraberi

    English: StrawberrySpanish: FresaSpanglish: Estraberi Spotted at La Loma Produce. Photo by Rose

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