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Ricardo Bustamante

A Perfect Valentine

Ricardo Bustamante

Ballet Master, SF Ballet

It was really fun to open Program 2 on Valentine's Day! Going from the classical style of Onegin to that of Wayne McGregor has been like traveling to another world. Reviving Chroma is a challenge... Read more »

02.16.12 at 5:40 PM | Comment count loading...

Will Durst

burst of durst

Will Durst

Political Comedian

Mitt Romney is now behind in primary polls from his home state of Michigan. Was bound to happen when you call 12 states home. Read more »

02.16.12 at 5:27 PM | Comment count loading...

William Wong

Linsanity 2: Redefining 'American'

William Wong

Author, Journalist, Oral Historian

I am still Linsane, especially after Jeremy Lin 's heroics (again) Tuesday night (February 14, VaLintine's Day) when he led the New York Knickerbockers to their sixth straight win by draining a... Read more »

02.15.12 at 3:59 PM | Comment count loading...

Craig Newmark

Getting real regarding "San Francisco Values"

Craig Newmark

Founder, Craigslist.org

Okay, I've lived in SF for a long time, not far from twenty years. Have gotten tired of hearing outsiders talk "San Francisco values" without having a clue. Here's my take, getting to the gist of... Read more »

02.15.12 at 8:25 AM | Comment count loading...

Michael Brune

We ain't broke, so let's fix it

Michael Brune

Sierra Club Executive Director

The United States is still the wealthiest nation in the world - we're far from broke. What's broken, though, is the way we allocate our considerable national resources. Fixing that would put our... Read more »

02.14.12 at 1:38 PM | Comment count loading...

Marina Park

Thin Mints or Samoas? Girl Scout cookies are here . . . .

Marina Park

Girl Scout CEO, lawyer, mom

The Girl Scout cookie sale starts today - Monday, February 13 - in Northern California. This past weekend thousands of cookie volunteers backed up station wagons, mini vans and pick-up trucks and... Read more »

02.13.12 at 11:11 AM | Comment count loading...

Ken White

Animal Quote of the Week

Ken White

President, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

"I love not man the less, but nature more." - Lord Byron Read more »

02.12.12 at 9:58 AM | Comment count loading...

Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, DVM

Dental Health: Something to Chew On

Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, DVM

Co-President, San Francisco SPCA

Dental disease is a significant cause of discomfort and illness in companion animals. It’s easy to overlook if the pet is still eating. But think about how bad things would have to be for you... Read more »

02.10.12 at 6:00 AM | Comment count loading...

Nabiel Musleh

Lets get ready for the weekend!!!

Nabiel Musleh

Social Strategist

THURSDAY 2.9.12 Behrouz (San Francisco) at Harlot The legend returns to Harlot for a special, intimate 3 hour set plus - rocking after hours! Open "host" bar from 9pm - 10pm, i.e. free drinks... Read more »

02.09.12 at 6:28 PM | Comment count loading...

Chris McGinnis

Two new designer clubs at SFO (photos)

Chris McGinnis

Frequent Travel Advisor

Gorgeous white marble and backlit Fabbian glass tiles make for a dramatic entrance at Cathay Pacific's new SFO lounge. International business and first class travelers departing for Hong Kong, Dubai... Read more »

02.08.12 at 10:49 AM | Comment count loading...

Ishmael Reed

THE OAKLAND MUSEUM AT LINCOLN CENTER

Ishmael Reed

Poet, Playwright

In 1978,the great dancer Suzushi Hanayagi and her collaborator, Carla Blank, performed in the garden of Oakland museum. Some of the footage from the performance was included in a filmcalled "The... Read more »

02.06.12 at 5:59 PM | Comment count loading...

Joe D'Alessandro

2012: Resolutions, innovations and solutions

Joe D'Alessandro

CEO, San Francisco Travel Association

I know that first sentence is starting to sound like the lyrics from the Beatles 1968 song "Revolution." Even 40-something years later the lyrics ring true: "You say you got a real solution. Well... Read more »

02.06.12 at 5:05 PM | Comment count loading...

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