Laurie Jo Miller Farr
Serving as hostess for three Royal Visits to the USA, Laurie says that a highlight - for her - was sharing a gin and tonic straight up with HRH Duke of Edinburgh onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.
After ten years as the official tourism representative for The Big Apple, Laurie moved to London where she worked as a marketing professional in luxury hotels in Western Europe while raising two thoroughly bi-cultural children in the British educational system.
As an international relocation consultant, Laurie assisted 400 families with international moves, home search, schools and settling-in. She can even tell you why dishwasher salt is required in England.
There was also a bit of time for some fashion show work on the side, since that's one way to wear Chanel...for a moment.
A transplant to San Francisco, catching up on a couple of decades of Americana, she hopes it isn't a mistake since the ground is prone to shake.
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After ten years as the official tourism representative for The Big Apple, Laurie moved to London where she worked as a marketing professional in luxury hotels in Western Europe while raising two thoroughly bi-cultural children in the British educational system.
As an international relocation consultant, Laurie assisted 400 families with international moves, home search, schools and settling-in. She can even tell you why dishwasher salt is required in England.
There was also a bit of time for some fashion show work on the side, since that's one way to wear Chanel...for a moment.
A transplant to San Francisco, catching up on a couple of decades of Americana, she hopes it isn't a mistake since the ground is prone to shake.
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Northeastern University, Boston, MA; New School for Social Research, NYC: Adjunct Faculty; London Hotel School, England: Lecturer, American Hotel & Lodging Association teaching certificateInterests
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: May 17-19, 2013Does any other metropolitan area have a weekend lineup like the Bay Area's?
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Sunnyvale and Mountain View Public Libraries Get 3D PrintersMoving way beyond just checking out a book, Silicon Valley public libraries are leading the way in tech innovation. Libraries in Sunnyvale and Mountain View have recently acquired 3D printers. -
Oakland's Cat Video Fest Features High Tech, All Things CatMeow mania came to Oakland for the Internet Cat Video Festival on May 11, 2013, officially proclaimed Internet Cat Video Day by the city's mayor. Thousands of feel-good feline lovers watched cat Internet video sensations on a giant outdoor screen. -
Patrick Dempsey, 2013 Tour of California Ambassador, on Cancer AwarenessActor Patrick Dempsey, well-known for his television role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy," is also serving as ambassador to Breakaway From Cancer for the eighth year. -
What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: May 10-12, 2013Mother's Day in San Francisco will have families out and about enjoying a neighborhood brunch, a Broadway musical, a Sunday museum visit, a food truck picnic in the park, a cat video convention, or whatever Mom might like best.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: May 3-5, 2013Tacos and sangria are in the Mexican mix when outdoor Cinco de Mayo festivities take place all over the Bay Area. Can't wait? Some fiestas occur a day early -- call it Cuatro de Mayo! Save time for the Kentucky Derby, too, this weekend, May 3-5, 2013.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: April 26-28, 2013San Francisco Bay Area has been basking in April sunshine, enjoying the best of the outdoors. Activities this weekend, April 26-28, 2013, offer indoors at the International Film Festival or outdoors at the 150th anniversary of the Port of San Francisco. -
Pop-Up Dinners With Master Chefs in Advance of 2013 SF Chefs WeekIn advance of the fifth annual SF Chefs festival, the Dinner Party Project is a unique opportunity for diners to experience collaborative chef undertakings in intimate settings on evenings in April and May 2013. -
What's New at the Exploratorium?Exploratorium has dramatically expanded to fill a remarkable space at the refurbished Pier 15 at Embarcadero. An outdoor gallery and free public space, 150 new exhibits, expanded programming, two late nights, and Bay Area resident discounts are all new. -
What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: April 19-21, 2013Earth Day means wherever you live in the Bay Area, there's likely to be a cleanup day at a beach, park, or estuary nearby. Cherry Blossom Festival continues, Exploratorium celebrates its first weekend in a new home, and our fine weather says "enjoy!" -
Locals Proud of San Jose's Ninth Nerdiest RankingCalled ninth nerdiest city in the nation, San Jose, California, is proud of its nerds and geeks. -
What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: April 12-14, 2013The celebrated cherry blossoms are in bloom in Nihonmachi, San Francisco's Japantown. Bay Area celebrations and events also include dogs, antiques, film, fashion, hockey, drama, comedy, opera, wine, and dance this weekend, April 12-14, 2013. -
Return Promised for a Treasure Removed From San Francisco's Palace HotelWhen the owners removed a large Maxfield Parrish 1909 painting from San Francisco's Palace Hotel to be sold at auction, public outrage was fueled by social media's reach. Within days, that decision was reversed; the painting's return has been promised. -
What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: April 5-7, 2013MLB Opening Week means World Champion San Francisco Giants are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals in three consecutive afternoon games at AT&T Park this weekend, April 5-7. What else is going on around the Bay Area this weekend?
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Five of the Best Baseball Bars in San FranciscoAround San Francisco, sports bars are lively gathering places for Giants fans. Locals will be found watching and cheering in their favorite baseball bars near AT&T Park and elsewhere in the city from the season starter through October. -
What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: March 29-31, 2013March makes its exit as a lamb in the Bay Area so we can enjoy an early Easter and a Passover weekend filled with outdoor activities. Here are a few picks to consider adding to your calendar for March 29-31, 2013. -
The Presidio, San Francisco: Owned by Three Countries Through HistoryThe Presidio in San Francisco has its roots in 1776, named by Spanish explorers as El Presidio Real de San Francisco as a military lookout. Over the next few decades, the community was claimed by three different countries. -
A Bruce Lee Fight Without Cameras Changed EverythingIn the fall of 1964, Bruce Lee was back in San Francisco, his birthplace. He was a martial arts teacher, a new husband, a soon-to-be-father. He was not yet famous when a private bout behind closed doors took on great significance for his philosophy. -
What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: March 22-24, 2013March Madness and Bouquets to Art are here, meaning that spring has officially arrived. Our sunny days between umbrella days are meant to be here this weekend, March 22-24, so we've lucked out for enjoying the outdoors.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: March 15-17, 2013The St. Patrick's Day parade in San Francisco is, without a doubt, one of the nation's biggest and oldest celebrations, now in its 162nd year. Or wear green garb and head for Dublin in Alameda County this weekend.
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San Francisco Bicyclist to Stand Trial for ManslaughterDue to yesterday's felony manslaughter charge resulting from a pedestrian fatality from a bicycle collision at Market and Castro streets on March 29, 2012, San Franciscans are reminded that we must all obey and respect the rules of the road responsibly. -
Bay Area's Most Authentic Irish PubsAuthentic Irish pubs abound in San Francisco. There are many lists to indicate the top Irish pubs in the Bay Area. Five authentic Irish pubs are favorites of the local Irish community, residents, and visitors alike.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: March 8-10, 2013While half the nation shivers and shovels another major snowstorm, Bay Area residents are shrugging off a bit of rain and making their way into another sunny weekend, springing forward as Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: March 1-3, 2013From indie films to concerts, Sonoma wine barrel tastings to a soul food festival, there's plenty to do in the San Francisco Bay Area during the weekend of March 1-3, 2013, while awaiting the Bay Bridge Grand Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday eve, March 5.
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San Francisco Plans Blockbuster Museum ExhibitionsDue to an agreement signed with the Louvre, even more treasures from Paris will be displayed in San Francisco's de Young Museum and Legion of Honor over the coming five years. Will the Mona Lisa soon be smiling at the city by the bay?
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Feb. 22-24, 2013Focus is on a lion dancing its way from Union Square to Chinatown, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. It's also a big weekend for the Oscars, Purim festivities, orchid lovers, treasure hunters at the flea market, and Chinese terracotta warriors.
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San Francisco's Multiplying Neighborhoods and MicrohoodsThe 49 square miles of San Francisco are a collection of neighborhoods to which some new names are being added all the time.
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San Francisco's Newest Hotel Aims for Modern and InteractiveSan Francisco is getting a brand new hotel, Hotel Zetta, located at the perfect intersection of tech headquarters, fashion and shopping, cultural attractions, Moscone Convention Center, Union Square, and the Financial District.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Feb. 15-17, 2013This weekend is sandwiched between midweek highlights of Tuesday's Mardi Gras and Thursday's Valentine's Day, plus President's Day on Monday. Chinese New Year festivals and SF Beer Week continue, a wine competition arrives.
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Voting in Elections Shouldn't Take HoursLet's applaud a non-partisan commission on improving the voting experience in America and get it done now.
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5 Winter Weekend Escapes Around the San Francisco Bay AreaLocals know that Northern California in winter isn't a time for suntanning. While many head for nearby ski slopes, there are other diversion north, south, and east for a winter weekend escape on less than a tankful of gas.
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Oldest Restaurants in San Francisco Serve Up a Dash of HistoryThe oldest restaurants in San Francisco date back to the Gold Rush days of the mid-19th century. Among the house specialties are sourdough bread, clams, mesquite grilled fish, oysters, seafood cioppino, and Italian food.
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Special Wedding Spots in the San Francisco Bay AreaThe picture-postcard San Francisco Bay Area offers brides and grooms unique venues for an indoor or outdoor wedding that reflects their own personal style.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Feb. 8-10, 2013A busy February in the San Francisco Bay Area features everything from fine arts to fun times with beer. Enjoy firecrackers for Chinese New Year, films for SFIndie Fest, and a FanFest for Giants' fans at AT&T Park, followed by Fat Tuesday's Mardi Gras.
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Avoid Talent Drain: Why California Should Retain Foreign StudentsCalifornia would benefit from relaxing of U.S. laws allowing highly skilled graduates of our universities to remain in the United States and contribute their talent to our workforce.
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5 Best Places to Get Takeout Wings in San FranciscoSan Francisco fans will settle in front of widescreen televisions at home and in sports bars to cheer for the home team 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday. According to the National Chicken Council, many of them will have Buffalo chicken wings to munch on.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Feb. 1-3, 2013On Sunday,Bay Area residents will tune in to Super Bowl XLVII, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. PT. Black History Month also kicks off, marking 150 years since the Emancipation Proclamation. In Chinatown, a parade starts the Lunar New Year.
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San Francisco 49ers Fans and Food: A Dream TeamSan Francisco is pulling out the stops for Super Bowl Sunday. Free food, giant screens, cheap beer and sliders, free shots for a touchdown, and discounts for 49ers attire are on tap. San Francisco likes food and football, in no particular order.
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5 San Francisco Places That Feel Like Another CountryDiscover places in and around San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that make you feel as though you're in Holland, Hong Kong, London, Dublin, or Tokyo. Tulips and windmills, a tea house and pagoda create mini-getaway spots without leaving the city.
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Price of Trader Joe's 'Two-Buck Chuck' Goes Up in CaliforniaSan Francisco shoppers are not pleased to be hit with another price increase at the cash register. This time, it's the 25-percent increase on a bottle of Charles Shaw wine at Trader Joe's.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Jan. 25-27, 2013The San Francisco 49ers are heading to the Super Bowl. SF Jazz Center opens in San Francisco, and Bing Concert Hall opens at Stanford University. The San Jose Sharks are back on the ice, and Comedy Festival begins. A busy late January for the Bay Area.
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Lincoln Highway: San Francisco History You Didn't Know Was TherePassing through the heart of San Francisco, ending at the parking lot of the Legion of Honor overlooking the Pacific, a 100-year-old road was America's first transcontinental highway. Lincoln Highway is nearly forgotten today.
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Bay Area Breweries at the Forefront of Craft Beer MovementSan Francisco Beer Week is being held February 8 through February 17, 2013. Brewers are gathering to discuss the growing craft beer movement and the trends for 2013 and beyond, while sharing tastings, flights, and pairings.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Jan. 18-20, 2013A selection of happenings, concerts, free walking tours, and events take place over the weekend prior to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on January 18, 2013 to January 20, 2013.
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Local Reactions to Harvey Milk Name Change Proposal for SFOSan Francisco residents have an immediate and mixed reaction to the proposal to change the name of their airport to honor Harvey Milk, the civil and gay rights activist assassinated in 1978 at City Hall.
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Going Viral: A Winter Flu Report from San FranciscoSan Francisco Bay Area is having a cold week and the flu season has had an early start. Wash your hands frequently and get a flu shot is the advice being circulated about the germs being circulated in the worst flu season in a decade across the nation.
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Where to Watch the 49ers/Packers Playoff Game in San FranciscoSan Francisco streets will be clear on Saturday afternoon into the evening hours, as everyone moves indoors to catch the 49ers versus the Green Bay Packers action on a big screen somewhere.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: Jan. 11-13, 2013Bay Area families will find lots of free activities to ward off cabin fever for the younger set, while sports fans have a busy weekend cheering on home teams from Berkeley to Candlestick to Stanford. Throughout Sonoma Valley, the olive festival reigns.
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California's New Cottage Food Operations Legislation Paves Way for Small BusinessesArtisan food startup owners and workers in the Bay Area, incubator kitchens, farmers' market organizers, entrepreneurs, and consumers give their support to the newly enacted California Homemade Food Act.
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How the Golden Gate Got Its NameSan Francisco's strait to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate, was named in 1846 by John Charles Frémont, an American all-rounder as explorer, politician, public servant, cartographer, geographer, engineer, and military officer.
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Make Online Voting Mandatory; Abolish the Electoral CollegeThe United States should abolish the electoral college before 2016 and move mandatory voting online. Under the antiquated electoral college system, many voters and would-be voters are disincentivized by virtue of geography.
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What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: Jan. 4-6, 2013From hillbilly music to bridal fairs, from Chinese dancers to migrating whales, the San Francisco Bay Area is packed with choices for all ages, tastes, and budgets this first weekend of 2013.
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Relief on Fiscal Cliff Tempered by Hurdles AheadPersonally, I find the the avoidance of fiscal cliff disaster is good news, but the March 27 deadline for round two is looming as Congress demonstrates their failure to act responsibly.
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What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: Dec. 21-23, 2012Some say this year's winter solstice on 12/21/12 marks the end of the world. If so, this is the weekend to do all the things you've always wanted to do. This list will start you off, although you may choose to ignore events after midnight on Thursday.
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Bay Area Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2012Dine out for Christmas in San Francisco. Dozens of restaurants are open on Christmas Day all over the San Francisco Bay Area, especially in the city itself.
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Bay Area Events Related to Mayan Calendar's EndThose who believe the world will end on December 21, 2012, have booked one-way tickets to Maya regions in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras. San Franciscans, it appears, are intending to party the night away.
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What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: Dec. 14-16, 2012On December 15, 2012, thousands of costumed Santas descend on San Francisco for SantaCon, a flash mob event on steroids. Gentler Santas visit kids in Oakland, Larkspur, San Rafael, and Palo Alto, plus holiday theater, ballet, a jungle bell run, and more.
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What to Do This Weekend in the Bay Area: Dec. 7-9, 2012Union Square in San Francisco will be a busy place this weekend, December 7 to December 9, 2012, with the Menorah lighting for the start of Hanukkah. The Salvation Army will have celebrity bell-ringers and a concert on center stage.
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Bay Area Charities Need Your Help This Holiday SeasonThe Bay Area's charities are looking for donations of time, money, blood, food, goods, and services. Find out which charities require what specific donations to make the most of your Christmas giving.
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What to Do in the Bay Area This Weekend: November 30-December 2Events in the Bay Area for the weekend of November 30 to December 2, 2012, include Berkeley and Oakland tree lightings, Oakland ZooLights, Union Street Fantasy of Lights, Great Dickens Fair, symphony jazz concerts, and an important Stanford Pac-12 game.
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Northern California Flood Threat Now Through WeekendHurricane Sandy's impact has heightened the public's awareness to flood alerts, as issued throughout Northern California on November 27, 2012.
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Electronics Checklist Traveling During the HolidaysYou will want to have minimum electronics gear when traveling. We have all learned how to pack efficiently by rolling sweaters and taking fewer items. Importantly, take fewer electronic items when you fly, but remember the accessories.
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Millions of Dollars Unclaimed by California Lottery PrizewinnersThe odds against you for a lottery win in California are far greater than the odds of being hit by lightning. Yet millions of dollars in unclaimed cash piles up every year in every state. Californians miss claims on an average of $26 million per year.
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Two Remarkable San Francisco Holiday TraditionsA house in San Francisco's Mission District is decorated for Christmas in such spectacularly loud style as to attract 30,000 visitors a year. At Grace Cathedral, labyrinth walkers engage in an intensely quiet tradition. Some people appreciate both.
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An Old-Fashioned 2012 Christmas in the Bay AreaCarols and services at Grace Cathedral, the San Francisco Ballet performing "The Nutcracker," outdoor ice skating, a San Jose Sharks hockey game, a lighted yacht parade, and hotel lobby and window displays are traditional Bay Area holiday events.
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Buy Local for the Holidays: Bay Area Gift IdeasBuilt on an historical foundation of gold and chocolate and coffee, a flourishing artisan community exists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dip into San Francisco's creative side to choose innovative, locally made gifts for the holidays.
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San Francisco Legends: Drinking in the Past at Historic BarsSan Francisco is a hub of up-to-the-minute technology, but the city is also home to historic bars that reflect the ways things used to be from the mid-19th century Gold Rush days through Prohibition and World War II.
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Electoral College and Long Lines at the Polls: We Have to Fix ThatThe agenda is a packed one, but we should not wait four years to address voters' rights, the electoral college, long lines at polling stations, and messy and antiquated voting systems in the United States of America.
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Cheat Sheet for California Propositions for November 6, 2012A summary of California's 11 statewide propositions on the ballot in November 2012. Bay Area county propositions in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties number an additional 37.
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Multi-Million-Dollar Views at One of the Bay Area's Most Expensive HomesSan Francisco real estate is booming once again, yet the Bay Area's most expensive house has seen a price reduction from $45 million to $35 million. Villa Belvedere has incredible views over the bay and the race course for the 34th America's Cup.
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Four More Years: Hurricane Sandy Surely Seals the Deal for ObamaPresident Obama's response to the hurricane emergency, Republican Governor Christie's praise for him, and former Governor Romney's inappropriate response are obvious signs that Romney is in over his head, just like the waters flooding the east coast.
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When a Natural Disaster Focuses a National DecisionIn the days following Hurricane Sandy's destruction, Governor Christie and President Obama demonstrated the "great working relationship" this nation requires. Romney's inappropriate response highlighted that he is the wrong candidate for the GOP.
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San Francisco Voters Face 18 Propositions on 2012 Ballot: Too Many?Considering there are voters still undecided on the presidential election, some voters fail to register, and others just don't get to the polls, is it reasonable to ask interested and active voters to study 18 propositions, or is that too many?
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The Bay Area's Most Haunted PlacesEarthquakes and fires, opium dens, disrupted graveyards, an inescapable prison, and two suicides a month at the Golden Gate Bridge are some of the reasons why San Francisco is deemed a spooky place by those who believe in such things.
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Romney Has a Terrible WeekRomney has no message for the middle class and has now insulted half of us. This week has revealed a narrative of Romney that is extremely upsetting.
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Labor Day Celebrates American Workers, so Should the CandidatesOn Labor Day I would like to see the candidates saluting American workers. On Labor Day I would like to see the candidates working hard themselves.
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Invisible Chair and Invisible Bush at Republican ConventionThe 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay was not the year's political highlight. It was lacking in positive energy and missing some of the GOP's stars, especially George W. Bush. Clint Eastwood's was a very poor delivery.
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Summer Olympics Feel Good, but Presidential Campaign Feels BadTeenage Olympians have a thing or two to teach both presidential candidates, Romney and Obama, their advisors, and the media, about good sportsmanship and fair play.
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Voters Should Hear Romney's Jobs Plan Before Changing HorsesReaction to the June jobs report from a voter.
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Health Care Decision Good News for This Baby Boomer in a Generation SandwichIt is human nature to look at the healthcare decision from a personal point of view. Some comment on Facebook, "How does this help me?" For those who are able, let's move beyond that thought and consider affordable healthcare as a national investment.
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Five Reasons We Love San FranciscoNatural beauty has got to be at the top of any list that addresses what makes San Francisco great. Then, there's food and wine, hills and views, parks and beaches and museums and more.
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Five Ways San Jose Gets Top MarksSan Jose, Calif., is now the third-largest city in California and 10th in population in the U.S. The climate is comfortable year-round and it is home to some top employers, as the capital of Silicon Valley and part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Facebook RocksFacebook connects us across the miles.
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San Francisco Can Still Do More to Lure, Keep College GradsThe San Francisco Bay Area is home to a highly educated workforce. Yet, more could be done to keep students here once their degrees are in hand.
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Baby Boomers Remember Fathers Who Fought in WWIIBaby boomers are aging. We remember the sacrifices made by servicemen and women during World War II and how the lucky ones made it back to become our parents.
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Obama Should Just Keep Joe Biden AroundObama is best off to stay the course with the incumbent Veep, Joe Biden. Besides, there are other things to worry about.
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Where to See Sunday's Solar Eclipse in the San Francisco Bay AreaThe solar eclipse of May 20, 2012 will be visible from Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area in the hours before sunset. The best viewing locations and safety advice are detailed.
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It's Not a Moment Too Soon for Facebook Organ Donor StatusFacebook's organ donor status update is a good, big idea that makes it cool for users to become organ donors and share personal stories about saving lives.
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Christmas storefronts in San Francisco's Union SquareUnion Square is the hub when it comes to Christmas shopping and window displays in San Francisco. Mix in a few palm trees wrapped in fairy lights, a passing cable car, one ice skating rink and a great big Christmas tree right in the middle of the square.
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San Francisco restaurants decorated for the holidaysSan Francisco restaurants start gearing up for the Christmas holidays early. There are giant gingerbread houses, Union Street lights, views, special menus, and events. Cafe Flore has a wild and crazy Santa on the roof.
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Traditional and affordable holiday pies in the Bay AreaOver the meadows and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go with the very best, affordable holiday pie for dessert. Hear the bells ring ting-a-ling-ding, hurray for Thanksgiving Day...and watch the wallet!
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San Francisco's best ice cream uses special processEverybody loves ice cream. For Robyn Sue Goldman, making the world's best ice cream is her entrepreneurial passion. Lucky residents and visitors to San Francisco can sample Smitten Ice Cream in Hayes Valley, where the brand's first shop is now open.
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Spectacular Bay Area house has views and private natural habitatThis house for sale has remarkable expansive veiws from San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito as well as its own natural habitat, a tide pool teeming with wildlife, including a great horned owl.
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One Year to Go...The London Olympics Opens 07/27/2012Debt ceiling crisis aside, the Summer Olympics in London will open exactly one year from now, July 27, 2012. While it may have seemed like a good idea at the time, San Francisco may be pleased to have lost the bid for 2012 and 2016.
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Explore downtown San Francisco in the steps of Mark TwainHere's a look at downtown San Francisco in the footsteps of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, aka Mark Twain.
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I (Heart) Teddy Bears @SanFrancisco Zoo!July 17-23, 2011 is National Zoo Keepers Week and the San Francisco Zoo is among the many nationwide that is saluting these men and women for all they do every day. The Teddy Bears are going to lend a hand as well.
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"It's Hell on Two Wheels" - Book & Author at Green Apple BooksAmy Snyder, author, talks about her new book, "It's Hell on Two Wheels". Green Apple Books calls it "awe-inspiring".
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Will You "Like" Me? Facebook Conference on August 9, 2011The early bird registration is now through July 15, 2011 for the Facebook Conference in Sn Francisco on August 9, 2011. Folks have been tweeting about it for months.
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Enjoy a Glass of Wine in a Jasmine-Filled Summer Garden in Downtown Palo AltoLocal Food, Art and WIne is the theme at this Victorian house with courtyard garden turned into a wine bar in downtown Palo Alto.
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A Win-Win for Independent Business: Green Apple Books Hosts a "Technology Petting Zoo" on June 8, 2011Supporting local businesses is important to our neighborhoods and Green Apple Books in Inner Richmond will keep ahead of shifting consumer preferences by hosting a technology interactive event on June 8, 2011 to explain more.
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5 Bonus Reasons Why Slow Food is Better Than Fast FoodIn addition to better health, there are five bonus reasons why slow food is better than fast food. It does not need to cost more to buy organic food at the farmers' market. Cambridge Naturals expert, Michael Kanter, explains the local community aspect.Also published on:
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Been to the Zoo Lately? San Francisco Zoo's Grand Summer Opening is June 11-12, 2011Meet Spider-Man at the San Francisco Zoo's Grand Summer Opening is June 11-12, 2011.
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Spotlight on Mexico: A Lecture by Jorge G. Castenada, Former Foreign Minister and NYU ProfessorMexico expert, author, diplomat and professor, Jorge G Castenada will be presenting a talk on Mexico at the Commonwealth Club on June 1, 2011.
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"Yoko", Cooking from the Heart Series: Cook and Book Japanese Style for Kids Who Bring a GrownupClass is on Saturday, May 14 but plan ahead, for participants are asked to read "Yoko" by Rosemary Wells before the Japanese cooking class.Also published on:
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Student Interns in Buckingham Palace Kitchens See Chance of a LifetimeA few selected British culinary students from U.K. colleges have been given work placement assignments for the Royal Wedding reception to be held at Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011.
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Wild Family Overnight at the San Francisco ZooWIldNights is the family sleepover at San Francisco Zoo, offered four times per year. Next opportunity is June 4-5, 2011.
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How to get inside Buckingham Palace the easy waySince 1983, Buckingham Palace is open eight weeks a year for visits by members of the public. Tickets can be booked online and are likely to be highly sought after, following the royal wedding and the re-launch of "Brand Britain".Also published on:
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Perhaps Kate and William Should Have a Prenuptial AgreementWhile prenuptial agreements are fairly uncommon in England, a history of divorces in the Royal Family has experts advising that it would be a sensible precaution in the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
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Saint Mary's College of California Has Two Local Information Sessions for Graduate MS on April 20 and 26, 2011An MS in Financial Analysis & Investment Management offered by Saint Mary's College of California leading to an MBA is the information session in San Francisco on April 20 and 26, 2011.
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Five of the World's Most Futuristic Cities: They Are Not in the USAYou may be surprised to learn that no United States city is on the list of the world's most futuristic cities. Once boasting the marvels of the modern world, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles do not hold a place anywhere on the list today.Also published on:
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Presidio Golf Course Announces 2011 Summer Camp Program for JuniorsThe Presidio Golf Course has now opened registration for summer weekly programs for ages 7-14 including a new advanced afternoon session for more experienced juniors age 12 and up. Early registration discounts are available.
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Gary Vaynerchuck, Author, Presents "The Thank You Economy" Followed by a Wine TastingHow can businesses harness the changes and challenges inherent in social media and turn them into opportunities for profit and growth? Join entrepreneur/author of "The Thank You Economy", hear more about keeping apace with our fast-paced business world.
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Maggie Lemere and Zoe West Discuss "Nowhere to Be Home: Narratives from Survivors of Burma's Military Regime"On April 5, 2011, Maggie Lemere and Zee West, editors, discuss, "Nowhere to be Home: Narratives from Survivors of Burma's Military Regime", an eye-opening collection of oral histories exposing life under the military rule.
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Discovery Summer Camp at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio for Aspiring AnimatorsExplore and learn about Animation, Acting, Storyboarding, Character Design, Filmmaking and Editing, Special Effects and more. The Walt Disney Family Museum has released their classes and camps for kids, June-July 2011, at the Presidio.
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Hear Dr. Michio Kaku Presenting "Physics of the Future" at the ExploratoriumPhysicist Michio Kaku will discuss his new book, "Physics of the Future", informing what the world will look like in the year 2100 and how new technology will shape people's daily lives. The talk is followed by a Q&A session and a book signing.
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Invitation to Luna Boutique's Trunk Show of Igor Chapurin, Russia's Hottest Fashion DesignerLuna Boutique is a stylish boutique in Sacramento Street where shoppers will discover Russian designer Igor Chapurin's latest fashions while enjoying vodka and caviar on Saturday, March 26th from 1:00 - 5:00pm.
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The Exploratorium is Moving to Pier 15 on the Embarcadero in 2013San Francisco's famous Exploratorium will have a new location in 2013. Located at the Palace of Fine Arts since 1969, the new home will boast city and bay views.
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Visit the Exploratorium Offering Free Day Admission on the First Wednesday of Every MonthTake advantage of free admission to San Francisco's Exploratorium, an interactive museum of science, art and human perception on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 10am to 5pm.
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Kids Can Meet the Author, Mac Barnett, at Books Inc. At Chestnut StreetMac Barnett is a children's author of picture books for ages 3-8 and he will be talking about his latest "Oh No" book at a Just for Kids morning on April 4th.
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David Kirp, Author of "Kids First: Five Big Ideas for Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future" at Books Inc. In Laurel VillageDavid L. Kirp's book "Kids First: Five Big Ideas for Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future" was published in January 2011. He will appear to discuss the book on April 6th at Books Inc in Laurel Heights.
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Wine Enthusiasts Seminar at the Presidio CafeLearn what to look for in the wines of Spain with advice from an expert sommelier at the Presidio Golf Course and Clubhouse.
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SCRAP Accepts Unwanted Material Donations for Re-Use: Paper, Wood, Metal, Plastics and MoreFounded in 1976, SCRAP is a non-profit creative re-use center, materials donation depot and a workshop space. Waste not, want not turns trash into treasure. Keep SCRAP in mind for your own Earth Day recycling plans.
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Earth Day and Composting from Standard 5n10 Ace Hardware, Laurel HeightsComposting is just one idea for making an individual contribution to the ecology that will give lasting benefits beyond Earth Day on April 22nd.
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Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, Traditional American Craftsmanship in Solid Wood FurnitureThos. Moser Cabinetmakers has been in this San Francisco location for nearly twenty years. The handmade furniture on display is museum-quality and is complemented by changing, local artists' exhibitions. This month, see Susan Sarback's oils.
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An Authentic Taste of Italy from A.G. FerrariA.G. Ferrari sells savory aged cheese, imported regional wines, Ligurian olives, regional virgin olive oils, salami, fresh pasta, espresso, honey, chocolate, biscotti for the family table or for festive gatherings. Or, eat-in and enjoy!
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Mariposa, Artisan-Crafted Bakery, Introduces New Gluten-Free BaguetteMariposa's new rustic long baguette is both vegan and gluten-free. The owners, artisans, taste-testers at this Oakland-based bakery worked very long and hard to produce the fantastic taste and texture of a classic French baguette.
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The Walt Disney Family Museum is an Absolute Hidden Gem in Our Own BackyardThousand of artifacts are contained in the Walt Disney Family Museum right in The Presidio by the Main Post Office on Franklin Avenue. Open since October 2009, it is a real hidden gem.
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Standard 5 and 10 Ace Hardware is the Local One Stop Variety StoreAt 3545 California Street in the heart of Laurel Village, this traditional hardware and variety store is likely to have whatever you need and provides friendly service to help you find it. Handy two hour free parking with validation behind the store.