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Tour San Francisco on the 44 O'Shaughnessy, Muni's unofficial tour bus, which cuts a wide swath through the city from the northwest to the southeast. The bus is named after Michael O'Shaughnessy, an Irish immigrant who became San Francisco's city engineer in 1912. He developed the Hetch-Hetchy water system and supervised construction of the Stockton Street Tunnel, the Twin Peaks Tunnel and myriad other projects. The bus stops at many San Francisco attractions. If there are too many outings for one day... Читать дальше...

Oakland outpost of S.F. wine bar features 200 bottles and 50 by the glass, along with small plates and a relaxed atmosphere Opened in late 2013, the Oakland spin-off of S.F.'s Barrel Room offers a well-curated and expansive list of wines, predominantly from small producers. The intimate setting features library-like walls of wine, benches and old-growth-redwood-topped tables that line the windows along College Avenue. Small plates and appetizers, such as cremini arancini ($10) and potted smoked-trout "brandade" ($13)... Читать дальше...

[...] these aren't standard ballpark franks; these are Guatemalan street hot dogs, served on soft, freshly baked bread, topped with fresh ingredients and, in most cases, slathered with copious amounts of creamy avocado. Baked daily at a neighboring bakery, it gets a quick toast on the grill to maintain its integrity throughout the entire delightfully messy frankfurter-eating process. The chorizo comes sliced and piled high in the bun, which is also stuffed with avocado, mayo, mustard and cabbage.

The technocratic approach to ending global poverty favored by development experts often strengthens authoritarian governments and neglects or undermines the preferences and personal choices of poor people.

I usually don't recommend tours to Mexico, simply because I get more satisfaction from making my own way. The variety of experiences, interaction with Mexican people and freedom from a schedule outweigh the convenience and security of traveling on a tour. But I am a practical person, and there are exceptions.

David Kadavy is a designer turned author who writes about productivity, traveling, and design. His book Design for Hackers teaches developers and makers the necessity and principles of marrying good design with good engineering, and he certainly designs a productive life of his own—we've probably quoted him a dozen…

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Travel disasters happen to everyone—even hilarious celebrities.

The debate over copyright seems to consist of two irreconcilable poles. One side dismisses copyright as a plaything of political forces, imposing illegitimate restraints on freedom of expression. The opposing side regards copyrights as fundamental property rights that deserve the fullest protection of the law—like rights to houses, cars, and other forms of property. Neither view, however, captures the essence of copyright.In his new book, Intellectual Privilege, Chapman University law professor Tom W. Читать дальше...

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Ausco disc brake kit for golf carts, The EASY way to add disc brake performance to you golf cart. Simple bolt on installation uses original brake cables and pedal assembly. Читать дальше...

Узнав о том, что 40% американцев не знают, где находится Украина, мы решили проверить, легко ли прохожие в Москве находят на карте Крым

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In this week’s post, No. 1 Soccer Camps Regional Director Greg Andrulis address the importance of mental toughness, pressure training, and how practice makes permanent in training sessions. What is mental toughness for a goalkeeper or a striker? At No. 1 Soccer Camps we have long held the belief that mental toughness has a fitness … Continue reading "Mental Toughness: What Is It And How Do I Get It?"

Yahoo Travel gets to the bottom of this tiger-petting epidemic plaguing Tinder accounts across the country.

The Speaker often makes the news for his manner of dealing with noisy MPs in the House of Commons.

Episode Two: Trick Dog, San Francisco What:  Trick Dog Why Go: My pal  Rosie Schaap, author and  drinks columnist for the New York Times Magazine, told me to hit Trick Dog because, “In a city known for great and original bars, Trick Dog has cultivated a reputation for creativity.” Whatever Rosie says in the drinks department, I follow. The Vibe: It’s a mad cool, funky bar that is discreetly tucked away in the Mission District. They make great drinks, but every few months they introduce themed drinks. Читать дальше...

One of the top African American travelogues, Jay Travels  takes us all over the world and keeps it real with advice, tales from the road and a universal motto we here at Yahoo Travel believe in: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

Over the past decade many of the homes around it have been gentrified by additions and eye-pleasing remodeling. A few of the smaller houses have been torn down and replaced by new homes whose architecture fits the neighborhood. [...] the yard is overgrown, repairs are needed, and it will take a lot of money to fix up. The direction you take will depend on the time and money you have to invest. To get the house into rental shape a good cleaning and an interior paint job is required. Replacing... Читать дальше...