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I travel the world, experiencing excitement, romance and danger. Always searching for that one special girl, the one that will embrace the Naked Blade and satisfy Ching Dai.
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The Blackburn Mars 3.0 Bicycle Tail Light: A ReviewOnce you actually get the batteries in and get it mounted, it's a fine tail light. The first two parts are way harder than they need to be, though. -
Cafe Venue (Montogmery) in San Francisco, Californa: A ReviewCafe Venue is a nice little sandwich, salad and coffee joint not far off of Market on Montgomery.
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Cafe Azul in Santa Rosa, California: A ReviewCafe Azul is an excellent place to take cover from the seemingly never-ending rain in Santa Rosa.
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New Balance 955 Men's Walking Shoe - a ReviewIf you live in a generally dry area that isn't too hot these things are hard to beat for a walking shoe. -
The San Francisco Soup Company (Stonestown): A ReviewQuick-serve soup is the main focus here but they also serve sandwiches, wraps, salads and various sweets on the side.
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Katz Bagels (Mission Street) in San Francisco, California: A ReviewLet the giant bagel hanging precariously over Mission Street outside entice you.
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Good Eats Cafe in San Francisco, California: A ReviewGood-sized and tasty sandwiches for around $6. Definitely give it a look for lunch sometime if you're in the area.
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Louie's Coffee in Santa Rosa, California: A ReviewLouie's Coffee is a fairly new coffee shop in the Marlow Shopping Center near Safeway and one of the few surviving Rite-Aids.
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Love Berry in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewLove Berry serves up froyo, smoothies and ice cream in the Stonestown Galleria
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Portico Restaurant (Mission Street) in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThe food is nothing Earth-shaking, but $6 for a hearty scoop of grilled salmon, steamed green beans and roast potatoes in downtown San Francisco isn't anything to sneeze at. Or on. Thank goodness for sneeze guards.
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Energy Drink Review: The Java Monster "Loca Moca"Review of Monster's "lighter" coffee-flavored energy drink
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Ochoa's Mexican Restaraunt No. 2 in Santa Rosa, CA: A Restaurant ReviewYou won't be bowled over by ingredient quality or presentation or anything like that, but the food for the most part tastes good and is satisfying.
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The Signature Classics 4-Slice Toaster Oven/Broiler: A Product ReviewIf you feel like airing out your kitchen for 15 minutes upon first use is a rather unreasonable demand, I'd keep looking elsewhere.
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The Tiger Driver 6V Cordless Screwdriver: A Product ReviewIf you're looking for a cordless screwdriver for the purpose of convenience more than power, the Tiger Driver does its job adequately at a price point that's about as low as it goes.
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Royal China Restaurant in Santa Rosa, CA: A ReviewPricing is a touch to the high side, but the quality and dine-in ambiance makes it worthwhile.
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Mary's Pizza Shack in Santa Rosa, CA: A ReviewApparently the glory days for this restaurant are gone.
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Cherry Jack Rum: A ReviewReview of Cherry Jack Rum, a very cherry-flavored rum from White Rock Distilleries
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The Eureka Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner (#166DX): A Product ReviewIt works extremely well for me for keeping a carpeted one bedroom apartment free of lint and light dust.
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Product Review: The Micro Touch Magic Personal Grooming Device by Touch TechnologiesGreat nose hair trimmer, decent 'stache and sideburn trimmer. Your mileage may vary beyond that. And try not to drop it.
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L.A. Italian Kitchen in Santa Rosa, CA: A ReviewThe pizza, to be honest, borders on terribad ... They do have a decent range of side options, however.
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Free Condoms in San FranciscoWhere to find free condoms in the fine city of San Francisco, California.
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Johnny's Java in Santa Rosa, CA: A ReviewSanta Rosa seems to be a tough place for independent coffee shops. Sure, everyone drinks coffee ... they drink Folgers or whatever they get cheapest from CostCo at the moment, and when they're out and about, they stand in the Starbucks line.
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Launch Energy Drink Gum: A Product ReviewLaunch tastes so bad and seems to work so poorly that I can't recommend it, even for 80 cents per can.
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Farmer's Markets in San Francisco, CAA guide to farmer's markets in San Francisco, California.
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The GE VoIP All-in-One Headset - a Product ReviewFor most people who don't have a high demand for sound quality, this is going to work just fine for their basic needs.
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The Altra Adjustable Laptop Cart - a Product ReviewThe Altra Adjustable Laptop Cart is currently sold through Staples stores. The listed online price is $29.99 for a cart with cherry wood grain finish on the work surface.
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A Review of Palio Paninoteca (Montgomery) in San Francisco, CAA Review of Palio Paninoteca, a bakery and coffee shop on Montgomery Street in San Francisco.
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A Review of The Sugar Bowl Bakery (Geary) in San Francisco, CAReview of the Sugar Bowl Bakery on Geary (next to Kaiser Permanente) in San Francisco
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A Visitor's Guide to AlcatrazHow to get on and off The Rock, and what to see and do.
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How to Not Fail at the GymHere is a guide to avoiding epic failure at the gym.
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Max Taco in Santa Rosa, CA: A Restaurant ReviewOn the one hand, you giveth some seriously fat burritos made with ingredients that taste like they are genuinely fresh. On the other hand, you taketh a rather exorbitant amount of loot from my wallet.
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Max Cafe in Santa Rosa, California: Restaurant ReviewMax Cafe in Santa Rosa, California is a nice place for sandwiches and smoothies, but stay away from that drink cooler.
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Lakeside Dental Care in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewLakeside Dental is really the best of both worlds - you get the skill and patient care of a more pricey dentist, but at some of the most reasonable prices that I've seen in the area.
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The Nokia 1661 Prepaid Phone: A ReviewThe Nokia 1661 is the cheap phone (usually around $20 at most retail outlets) that is sold with T-Mobile's "pay as you go" prepaid phone plan.
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Shari's Restaurant in Rohnert Park, California: A ReviewShari's Restaurant in Rohnert Park, California is a decent little diner, but the main point of appeal is that it's open 24 hours in an area where it's hard to find a restaurant open past 9.
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Sonoma Valley Bagel & Cafe in Rohnert Park, CA: A ReviewFirst of all, this is the only drive-through bagel joint I've ever seen. So points for that.
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The Double K Cafe in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewThere's really not too much in the way of choices here in the Central Waterfront area for food, especially when it comes to breakfast, so it's really nice to have this place here.
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Pizza Pino in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewPizza Pino is a pretty standard pizza shop, but a decent one, and the prices are about as good as it gets around these parts.
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The Digital Prism 7" Portable LCD TV: A ReviewIt's only "portable" in the sense of "easily packing it to set up in another fixed location", not "holding it in your lap in the car or at a ballgame."
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The Cable Car Court in San Francisco, CA: A Hotel ReviewWith private bathrooms and kitchenettes in most of the rooms, this has become one of my favorite weekly-rent hotels in the city.
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Black Wolf Coffee in Santa Rosa, California: A Cafe ReviewYou don't need a badass wolf shirt to enjoy some decent coffee at Black Wolf.
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Taqueria El Tapatio in Rohnert Park, California: A Restaurant ReviewI spend years in San Francisco and find more dodgy burritos than not ... I come to Rohnert Park and the first place I try has an awesome burrito. Que?
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How to Start a Caretaking CareerIf you're interested in becoming a caretaker, the first thing to do is know what kind of jobs are out there, and what to expect.
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Le Petit Marchet in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewLe Petit Marchet is a combination of Mediterranean deli, sandwich and pizza joint, and convenience store.
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Anna's BBQ & Teriyaki in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThere's nothing overwhelming on the menu, but for an area that's kind of a food desert, it's a nice option to have.
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Inga Donuts in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewSo it seems that their strategy to survive is simply to be the cheapest possible option. Unfortunately, they get to being the cheapest option by cutting quality as much as possible.
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Will California Legalize Marijuana?A summary and analysis of the debate over marijuana legalization in California
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The Totes Golf Stick Umbrella: A Product ReviewThis is a well-made umbrella for the most part, but it doesn't stand up to strong wind the way it is advertised to.
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The Philips Somba 13" TV (Model #13PT30L) : A Product ReviewFor a 13" TV, this is really one of the best that you can get at a reasonable price.
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The Palo Alto Hotel in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThis is by far the best option for around $180-200 a week that I've seen in this part of town.
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Nick's Crispy Tacos in San Francisco, CA: A Restaurant ReviewCheck out this review of Nick's Crispy Tacos, and learn why you might want to stay away,
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Chicken Now in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThe Lakeside area has been lacking for good fried chicken for some time, and Chicken Now really helps fill the void.
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SushiGo & Noodles in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThe pricing is the main attraction here. You can get a big, filling meal for under $6.
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Lakeside Cafe in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewDon't let the "cafe" in the name fool you, this is a cafe more in the sense of a Seinfeldian coffee shop than the tiny nooks that are usually called "cafes" in San Francisco.
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewFront and center on the menu is spam musubi, an island favorite.
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Pancho's Salsa Bar & Grill in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewHere's the basic breakdown on Pancho's - they use fresher ingredients than a lot of taquerias, and the difference is quite noticeable especially in the veggies, but they also charge you for the privilege.
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Lucky Bakery and Cafe in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewLucky Bakery and Cafe is a godsend to Visitacion Valley.
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New York Bagel in Rohnert Park, CA: A ReviewThe real star of the show is the coffee, which beats Starbucks by a mile.
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The Bodum Bean 34 Oz. French Press: A Product ReviewApparently the pricing of the Bodum Bean 34 Oz. Press varies wildly depending on where you buy it.
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Sam's Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewSam's on Polk Street is one of the few good but reasonably priced eateries left in the immediate area.
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Thai Thai Restaurant in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThe interior is a bit small but very nice and well-kept. It's a family-owned and run joint so there's a warm vibe and usually the service is just the right level of friendly and attentive.
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Golden Horse Restaurant in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewThey go back into the kitchen, they cook for fifteen minutes ... and they come out with heat lamp food? How does that work?
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The Kitchen Gourmet 32 Oz. Hot Pot - a Product ReviewThe hot pot is 32 oz. and gets up to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, so it actually has a range of uses.
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Ocean View Dental in San Francisco, CA: A ReviewA dental office that frequently runs inexpensive new patient specials, but once they've got you in the door they start trying to make back the difference.
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The Kitchen Gourmet Electric Buffet Range Single Burner: A Product ReviewFor $10, I'm willing to do a reasonable bit of after-market tinkering.
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On the Corner in San Francisco, California: A ReviewOn The Corner is a nice little cafe in the Haight that has a focus on comfortable seating.
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The Monk's Kettle in San Francisco, California: A ReviewIf you're looking for a particular type of specialty beer, this is a neat stop if you can beat the crowds.
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Hamburger Haven in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewA solid "greasy spoon" diner in an area not well served by them.
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The Hard Knox Cafe in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewSoul food is traditionally the cuisine of the southern states of America and particularly centers on African American culture.
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New York Minute in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThe name makes it sound like some East Coast style deli, but this is just generic sandwiches at non-generic prices.
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The Java House Restaurant in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThe Java House Restaurant is one of two historic, disheveled old diners down by the water.
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The Original U.S. Restaurant in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThe Original U.S. Restaurant has a nice mix of Italian and classic American diner food, with reasonable prices for the area.
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Escape from New York Pizza in San Francisco, California: A ReviewEscape from New York has cheesed it to the Mission and opened up a new branch. How does it fare?
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The Metreon in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThe Metreon is a mediocre mall in San Francisco.
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The Best Bookstores in San FranciscoHere is a guide to the best bookstores in San Francisco, California.Also published on:
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Goat Hill Pizza in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewGoat Hill Pizza is the one reliably better-than-average choice I've come up with in my experiences here so far that still keeps the prices reasonable.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewRosamunde Sausage Grill is a fixture of the Haight neighborhood in San Francisco, located at 545 Haight Street.
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The Lusty Lady in San Francisco, California: A ReviewHere is a review of The Lusty Lady in San Francisco, Adrian Monk's worst nightmare.
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Red's Java House in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewRed's Java House, a divey diner that is a local institution, has been in continuous business at Pier 30 since 1923.
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Tu Lan in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewHere is a reviews of San Francisco's Tu Lan restaurant serving cheap, heavy, fairly satisfying Vietnamese food.
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Emmy's Spaghetti Shack in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewEmmy's Spaghetti Shack used to be the spot for inexpensive spaghetti and pasta with a house DJ,now it's kind of expensive spaghetti and pasta with a house DJ.
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The Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts in San Francisco: A ReviewThis is an incredible help for crafts, art, and various other projects on a budget.
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Butter in San Francisco, California: A Bar ReviewButter is the bar for you if you want to spend a lot of money to get drunk and watch Ghostbusters.
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Pizza and Pasta in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewCheap, but very mediocre.At $2.20 for a cheese slice, or $2.40 for one topping, the pizza slice prices at Pizza and Pasta are a touch below city average.
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The Rockstar Roasted Energy Drink: A ReviewThe Rockstar Roasted worked just as well as the Starbucks Doubleshot if not better, and I thought the flavor was maybe just a touch better.
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Sammy's Gourmet Deli in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThis is a rare and affordable option for sandwiches and coffee along Van Ness.
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Asia Express in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewAsia Express has a hard time matching even Panda Express.
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The Jelly Donut in San Francisco, California: A ReviewFor a simple, low-price donut and some coffee, The Jelly Donut is about the best around in San Francisco.
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Philz Coffee Van Ness in San Francisco, California: A ReviewYou thought Starbucks was overpriced? Oh, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
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Coffee Mine in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewHere is a review of Coffee Mine in San Francisco, California.
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Sundance Coffee in San Francisco, California: A ReviewMy WiFi and banana bread booty call in the Mission.
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The Howard Street Coffee Roastery in San Francisco, California: A ReviewWith a name like the Howard Street Coffee Roastery, you'd expect this to be a place that emphasizes killer beans.
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L's Caffe in San Francisco, California: A ReviewL's Caffe has good food, decent prices and a really nice interior.
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Papa Potrero's Pizza in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewDon't get anything but the pizza here. Well, maybe not the pizza, either.
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Java Jitters in San Francisco, California: A Cafe ReviewDon't worry, it's not a serious medical condition, it's just an Ocean Avenue coffee shop.
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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Bay Area Financial District: A ReviewThis is a great place to bring a laptop, not so great for coffee.
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Gordo Taqueria in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis restaurant has low prices and decent food, which is surprising given the proximity to Golden Gate Park.
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Gambino's New York Subs in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewSubway just can't give you what you want when you crave a huge, meaty, greasy, dripping, behemoth of a sub.
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The Holding Company in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewWith a name like The Holding Company, and located in San Francisco, you have to know you are conjuring up a hippie vibe even if that really isn't the general mood you want to shoot for.
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Andale Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis restaurant serves overpriced Mexican in the heart of the Westfield.
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Bistro Burger in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewBistro Burger is one of those "gourmet" burger joints in San Francisco that servs Niman Ranch beef.
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Pasta Moto in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewPasta Moto's deal is that they are attempting to be a quick-serve Italian restaurant that uses fresh ingredients while still delivering your meal to you in fast food time.
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Rubio's Baja Grill in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis is a sub-standard Rubio's that omits the fabled dollar fish taco weekly special.
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Steak Escape in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewHow about $12 for a cheesesteak with fries and a drink? How about "NO?"
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Villa Pizza in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis is officially the worst pizza place in San Francisco.
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International House of Pancakes on Lombard Street in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThey are still a touch pricier as compared to other IHOPs out there, but the food is at least passably decent, and they do honor the special deals and budget meals.
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Denny's at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis is perhaps the only Denny's in the universe that people stand in a long line for.
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Donut World on 9th Avenue in San Francisco, California: A ReviewDonut World is not here to impress, just here because it is needed.
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Sorabol in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewBBQ Korean food over rice and noodles is on tap here.
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California Crisp in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewHealthy eats and high prices in this California food court special.
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Tokyo Express in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewSushi in a food court? It's more appetizing than you may think, but you'll also be paying the price for it.
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Nordstrom Cafe in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThis is a surprisingly nice little cafe and diner hidden away in the Nordstrom's basement.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex in San Francisco, California: A ReviewJust another Chevy's Faux Mex, with the bonus of doofus college kids from next door jockeying noisily for a table.
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Ocean Pizza Restaurant in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewAt Ocean Pizza Restaurant Food, service and cleanliness are all middling at best.
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The San Francisco Brewing Company in California: A ReviewThis is a great happy hour place, especially during the off season.
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Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drink: A ReviewDoubleshot is a blend of the usual energy drink ingredients with canned coffee, sugar and syrup.
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Housebikes: The Ultimate IndependenceA bike with an attached house represents the ultimate in independence from oil, freedom to move and life without paying rent.
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Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Reno, Nevada: A ReviewAt a usual Sunday to Thursday rate of about 30 to 40 bucks a night, Circus Circus just about ties the Cal-Neva for cheapest casino hotel rooms in the downtown Reno area.
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Muracci's Japanese Curry and Grill in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewMuracci's Japanese take on curry is less spicy and more sweet than the more common Indian and Thai varieties.
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The Peppermill Hotel Casino in Reno, Nevada: A ReviewThis is a pretty nice hotel with nice gaming facilities.
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The Siena Hotel Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada: A ReviewThe Siena Hotel Spa Casino is an approximation of Vegas luxury without the Vegas prices.
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The Front Door Cafe in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThey have surprisingly good deals and good quality for a place right off of Market in the Financial District.
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Tommy's Joynt in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis is a great diner and drinking hole on Van Ness in San Francisco.
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Mo's Grill in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewMo's Grill is basically a Red Robin with way better quality food.
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Golden Boy Pizza in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThis is a pretty good square focaccia pizza in the midst of North Beach.
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Sotto Mare in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewSotto Mare offers up fresh seafood in the heart of North Beach, not far from Coit Tower.
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Laptop Repair in San FranciscoHere are 10 options for getting a laptop fixed in the city of San Francisco.
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Jessie's Hot House in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewWho would have thought a great spot for soul food would be at San Francisco State University?
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Carmelina La Petit in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewA little pastry, sandwich and coffee stop that is kind of outclassed by all the other choices nearby.
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Bark N' Bun in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThey have decent dogs, but recent price increases spell trouble for this little weenie roasting operation.
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The Gold Coast Grill in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThey have OK diner food at OK prices, but nothing worth standing in a long line for.
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Where to Learn the Italian Language in San FranciscoPlaces to take Italian language courses in the city of San Francisco.
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Where to Get EMT and Paramedic Training in San FranciscoA rundown of EMT and paramedic training and certification courses in San Francisco.
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Where to Take German Language Lessons in San FranciscoAn overview of German courses and lessons available in San Francisco, California.
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Electrician Training in San FranciscoWhere to get training for a career as an electrician in San Francisco, California.
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Construction Training in San FranciscoWhere to find training for construction work in San Francisco, California.
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Sewing Lessons in San FranciscoThis article explains where to learn how to sew in the city of San Francisco.
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Free Education OnlineWhere to find free courses, textbooks and other college level materials for free on the internet. There's literally dozens of archives out there.
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How to Crack a Coconut and Other SecretsSimple, effective techniques for coconut cracking, and other important secrets of the coconut.
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Golf Courses in San FranciscoHere are some places to play golf in San Francisco.
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Where to Learn Spanish in San FranciscoHere is an overview of the many resources by which to learn the Spanish language in San Francisco.
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Where to Learn Japanese in San FranciscoAn overview of classes, tutors and lessons for learning to speak Japanese in the city of San Francisco, California.
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Where to Learn Korean in San FranciscoHere is an overview of courses, lessons and resources for learning to speak Korean in the city of San Francisco.
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Guitar Lessons in San FranciscoThis article explains where to learn to play the guitar in the city of San Francisco.
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Where to Learn to Speak French in San FranciscoHere are some French language classes, lessons and resources in the city of San Francisco, California.
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Free Business Classes in San FranciscoWhere to find business classes offered with no tuition or fees in San Francisco, California.
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Where to Learn the Chinese Language in San FranciscoWhere to take Chinese lessons and courses in the city of San Francisco, California.
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How to Get a Job with San Francisco's Municipal Railway (MUNI)San Francisco's public transportation system has a fleet of about 1,000 vehicles that operate around the clock, and is the seventh largest public transit system in the United States.
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Extra Space Storage in Santa Rosa, CA: A ReviewExtra Space Storage on West Steele is easily the best storage deal I've found in Santa Rosa
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The Philosophy and Practice of MicrohousingAs a response to population explosion and crashing economies, housing designs are getting a lot more intimate.
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DIY Cold SmokersA collection of inventive self-made cold smokers that really work!
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How to Get a Job with the San Francisco Police DepartmentBoth police, civilian and support employment are available with the San Francisco Police Department and they are currently hiring.
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How to Get a Job with the California Highway PatrolThe California Highway Patrol is seeking new recruits on a continual basis.
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Where to Prepare for and Take the GED Test in San FranciscoThis article explains how to prepare for and take the GED (General Educational Development Test) in San Francisco.
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Where to Take ESL Classes in San FranciscoHere is a guide to free and low-cost ESL (English as a Second Language) classes in the city of San Francisco.
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Happy Belly Dogs in San Francisco, California: A ReviewI haven't tried every single hot dog in San Francisco, but I'm pretty confident this one is the best.
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Coffee to the People in San Francisco, California: A ReviewCoffee To The People is a solid coffee joint in the Haight.
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Four Barrel Coffee in San Francisco, California: A ReviewFour Barrel Coffee is one of those coffee roasteries that gets talked up a lot in San Francisco.
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Dynamo Donuts & Coffee in San Francisco, California: A ReviewMaybe I'm just unrefined, but I think a bacon donut is gross.
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Veteran's Services in San FranciscoServices available for free or very low cost to military veterans residing in San Francisco.
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Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco, California: A ReviewServing up epic amounts of experimental and tasty ice cream flavors to lines of people day after day after day.
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The Westfield San Francisco Centre in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThis is an upscale mall designed for upscale mall people.
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The Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, California: A ReviewHow is a downtown San Francisco mall ever this empty?
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Hobo Tricks for Eating FreeIn hard times, look to the expert food scavengers for tips on getting your grub at an extreme discount.
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Guide to Free Casino CocktailsWhat kinds of beverages you can order, how expensive you can get with it and proper etiquette are all covered here.
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Paid Focus Groups in San FranciscoPlaza Research and Fleischman Field Research offer consumer studies that pay from $100 to $300 for a session that lasts several hours, and they need all types of people.
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The San Pablo Lytton Casino in San Pablo, CA: A ReviewThis place is so bad it's ridiculous. "Daub Now!"
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The Palace Poker Casino in Hayward, CA: A ReviewA small but decent local card room in Hayward.
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Lucky Chances Casino in Colma, CA: A ReviewLucky Chances is a card room only - no video machines. Also the only 24 hour Filipino restaurant I know of.
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The Oaks Card Club in Emeryville, CA: A ReviewThe Oaks is mostly a poker room but has a little blackjack going on.
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The Basics of Casino Slot MachinesWhich ones are best to play, and how can you get the best odds for yourself?
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The Basics of KenoIt can't be hard when thousands of old people do it, right? Keno is fairly simple to play, but there are complexities to tilting the odds in your favor.
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Green Garden Restaurant in San Francisco, California: A ReviewGreen Garden is about the only decent food option along this stretch of Broadway.
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Bao Necci in San Francisco, California: Restaurant ReviewNorth Beach is packed with good bakeries, but be sure not to miss this one.
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Brioche Bakery in San Francisco, California: Restaurant ReviewBrioche is a very rich French bread made with a whole lot of butter and egg.
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Molinari Deli in San Francisco, California: Restaurant ReviewThis is a top sandwich spot in North Beach.
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The World Naked Bike RideWorld Naked Bike Rides are a collection of clothing-optional bike rides organized during the summer months in cities all across the world.
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Giordano Bros in San Francisco, California: Restaurant ReviewPrimanti Bros is a famous local sandwich chain in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for making huge gut-busting deli sandwiches and burgers with sometimes unorthodox combinations of ingredients.
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Air Sex and Air Rock N' Roll: The Champions Converge on San FranciscoWho says San Francisco isn't a city of sports winners anymore? Both the Air Sex and Air Guitar championships will be right here in late June!
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Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa, California: A ReviewObviously I don't expect much from a mall, but I like Coddingtown.
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The Santa Rosa Plaza Mall: A ReviewThe Santa Rosa Plaza Mall is a two-level Simon property with about 110 stores, anchored by Sears and Macy's.
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The Comeback of San Francisco's KOFY TV 20KOFY is back with the same almost random-seeming mix of programming that was their signature in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Burlesque in San FranciscoIf you aren't into either the meat market club scene or getting plastered in stinky dive bars, burlesque makes for a nice energetic alternative for getting out at night and having some fun.
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Factory 2-U in San Francisco, California: A Discount Shopping ReviewFactory 2-U offers overstocked clothing and housewares at steep discounts.
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San Francisco Mini Storage in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThis storage center is a bit on the pricey and sketchy side.
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Why is Progressive Insurance's "Flo" Popular?No doubt you've seen the advertisements for Progressive Insurance starring Flo. They seem to keep getting more popular. The question is, "Why?"
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Borrow Tools for Free at Tool Lending LibrariesThe concept of the "tool lending library" is springing up in municipalities all over the country.
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The Sordid History of "I Can Has Cheezburger"How everyone's favorite joke site surprisingly unearths questions of business and social ethics.
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The Food Label Deception GameThe numerous tricks that food companies use to fool and manipulate you at the grocery shelves.
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How to Get a Job as a Seasonal Firefighter in CaliforniaProspective applicants should note that the job expects possible 24 hour duty, and that you may be asked to live and work in remote wilderness areas including weekends and holidays.
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Radio Shack 15-Range Digital Multimeter: Product ReviewFor $20 it has an OK range of features, but there's some goofy design flaws to this one that may make you keep looking.
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Where to Sell Brass and CopperHere are some of the ins and outs of selling scrap brass and copper.
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Crushpad in San Francisco: A Business ReviewLearn to blend wines and make your own barrels with this innovative new business.
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Review of the Club Cal-Neva Hotel and Casino in Reno, NevadaThe Club Cal-Neva is a Reno fixture, having been built in the early 1960s and once owned by Frank Sinatra.
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The AMC Van Ness 14 Theater in San Francisco, California: A ReviewThis one is alright for once in a while if it's convenient, but I wouldn't travel any great distance to see anything at it.
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The Julian House Hotel in San Francisco, California: A ReviewI really don't know what they are doing with this place.
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The Green Tortoise Backpackers Hostel in San Francisco, California: Hostel ReviewFor new age retro hippies, college students in a "gap year", and partying vagabonds, the Green Tortoise is San Francisco's top choice in hostels.
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Pinecrest Diner in San Francisco, California: A Restaurant ReviewThe food is bottom-dollar garbage, but expect to pay at least ten dollars per head. According to the menu there's a seven dollar minimum for each person.
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Where to Find Pole Dancing Classes in San FranciscoHere are classes for female pole dancing in San Francisco.
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McNear's Saloon & Dining House in Petaluma, California: Restaurant ReviewMcNear's Saloon & Dining House is an odd combination of a "serious" bar and a family restaurant, that somehow manages to work out well.