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Nov 3

San Francisco’s Newest Vodka is Called Devotion. Infused With Protein? Yep. « San Francisco Citizen

Um, what?

Nov 2

Guinea Pig at La Mar Cebicheria

Yes, you meat-eaters can now eat rodents in San Francisco. Just FYI.

Nov 2

Interspecies Muni Line - SFist

Nov 2

Weezer: Raditude | PopMatters

I haven’t heard Raditude yet, but I thought this was a very thoughtful review that both nailed where Weezer has gone wrong in the past few years raised questions about whether “wrong” is the appropriate characterization.

“Though, yes, Cuomo’s latter-day lyrics certainly don’t hold up to close scrutiny, are we judging them because of their one-dimensional nature, or are we judging them simply because they’re not the same kind of lyrics that Cuomo was penning in the ‘90s? In short, are we criticizing Weezer for not being Weezer anymore?”

Oct 28

Cool Pumpkin Carvings, pumpkin carving art | Pictures of Cats - Band of Cats

Pretty impressive!

Oct 27

Bay Bridge closed after repair falls apart

Just so thankful I no longer live in the East Bay…

Oct 27

It’s the time of year for dog costumes! (via jeffdillonphotography)

Oct 23

Pepsi's Amp app will no longer 'help' men seduce women | Los Angeles Times

Wow. Guess this is another reason not to drink Pepsi, besides the taste.

Oct 23

Extinction Countdown: AIDS-like retrovirus threatens Australia's koalas with extinction

This is from last month but it was news to me. I came upon it whilst checking to see if there were any new developments in the plight of the Tasmanian Devils, and I find out that not only is the answer no, but that the koalas are getting killed off too? Jeez!

Oct 21