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Almost Impossible Trivia for 11/21/12

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:17:18 +0000

Congratulations to Travis Brooks of Port Lavaca! He knew the answer to today’s Almost Impossible Trivia Question, and won a couple of yummy Jack In The Box Tacos! Q: The last time the Chicago Bears did this was 1985, and it’s not ‘win the Super Bowl.’ What is it? A: Beat the 49ers in San Francisco! [...]

Giants Trounce Tigers In World Series Game One

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:45:51 +0000

Pablo Sandoval homered in each of his first three at-bats as the Giants trounced the Tigers, 8-3, in Game One of the World Series. Sandoval went 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI en route to joining Reggie Jackson, Albert Pujols and Babe Ruth as the only players in history with three homers in a single World Series game. Barry Zito pitched five-and-two-thirds innings, only giving up one run for the win. Zito also smacked an RBI single.

Asleep At The Wheel: On Stage and On Screen

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:41:18 +0000

Legendary Texas Western Swing band Asleep At The Wheel is asking their fans to help fund the making of a documentary that chronicles the group’s 40-year history! This documentary is designed to precede an Asleep at the Wheel concert performance, giving longtime and new fans a thrilling ride through the 4-decade history of the band. [...]

Paypal's President Predicts the Demise of the Wallet

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:15:09 +0000

Now that Paypal has reached 100 million active accounts, a company executive predicts physical wallets will soon be mothballed.

“We believe that by 2015 digital currency will be accepted everywhere in the US -– from your local corner store to Walmart. We will no longer need to carry a wallet,” Paypal President Scott Thompson said in a blog post.

San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of All Pets

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:30:39 +0000

A proposal to ban all pets sales in San Francisco is being considered by the city’s Board of Supervisors.

According to those who have proposed the ban, the rational behind it is twofold. It would encourage San Franciscans to adopt animals from shelters and rescue organization, and it would put an end to what animal rights activists claim are inhumane conditions in puppy mills and kitten factories.

University of New Mexico Football Player Arrested for Wearing Baggy Pants on Plane

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:00:13 +0000

University of New Mexico football player Deshon Marman’s trip to San Francisco was already sad enough before police got involved.

Marman, who was in the city to attend the funeral of a high school friend, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday after he refused to pull up his saggy pants while on a plane heading to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Restaurant Barred From Selling Grasshopper Tacos [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:30:10 +0000

Health officials in San Francisco are hopping mad over one restaurant’s decision to sell grasshopper tacos.

La Oaxaquena Bakery and Restaurant has been selling the popular Mexican dish until the health department stepped in and put the kibosh on it.

Company Offers Year's Supply of Pabst Blue Ribbon to New Employee

Amory Gritta — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:44:21 +0000

Job applicants often have to find creative ways to help their cause. It works the opposite way in the world of high-tech business.

San Francisco-based start-up company Hipster has rolled out an unusual promotion to hire that special someone to take the firm to the next level. It's offering $10,000 and a year's supply of Pabst Blue Ribbon to the lucky soul who it adds to the payroll.