supertamsf
Female
San Francisco
"Tilting at windmills and real life injustices as best I can"
San Francisco resident interested in transit, urban sustainability, design, architecture, history, neighborhoods, biking, walkability and generally making the City a better place to live.
My favorite local sites:
- http://sf.streetsblog.org/
- http://thebolditalic.com/
- http://www.SFUsualSuspects.com/
- http://www.beyondchron.org/news/
- http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/
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Commented on Pedestrian Struck By Car On Masonic Avenue Dies
So that's two deaths in recent memory on Masonic? A biker about a year ago and now this pedestrian. I can only imagine the area will get more hazardous once Target goes in. More cars, more congestion increased probability of...
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Commented on Consultants, Staffers, Window Signs and Debt: What Stuff Does *Your* Favorite SF Mayoral Candidate Like?
Great article Chris, full of interesting bits....
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Commented on 20% Off Everything Today: A Good Day To Shop Or Avoid Rainbow Grocery?
It was CRAZY!!!!! Even busier than the coupon days. At 4:30 it was an hour wait. Chatted up the people in line which helped pass the time. Also, we took turns watching each others carts and grabbing items we forgot....
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Commented on SF Cabbies Reportedly Feign Broken Credit Card Machines Over Fees
What if they used Square? Or is that too simple & obvious?...
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Commented on Burning Man Sculpture Of Dancing Naked Lady Lands On Treasure Island
I LOVE it. What a great pic....
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Commented on Leno To Reintroduce Hemp Bill
Yes the constitution was written on hemp http://ow.ly/3NPEk...
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Commented on SF Giants Closer Brian Wilson Talks Sexual Massage (Yes, Of Course There's Video)
George Lopez = Worst. Interviewer. Ever...
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Commented on Supes Approve Eminent Domain Seizure Of Properties For Transbay Terminal Construction
Any feedback from the people who occupied the seized properties?...
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Commented on SF Gets Closer to Hosting America's Cup
"Hundreds of millions of dollars of economic activity" Doesn't get any more specific than that....
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Commented on SF Gets Closer to Hosting America's Cup
Whoops correction: America's Cup...
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Commented on SF Gets Closer to Hosting America's Cup
If hosting the World Cup means Bagazillionaire Larry Ellison will be gifted a 75 year rent-free lease to some on the most valuable property on earth, my response is NO....
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Commented on Things That Are Like Death To San Franciscans: Parking
Life is too short to waste time energy & frustration on parking. We live in the BEST CITY IN THE WORLD. Ditch the car and enjoy it....
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Commented on D6 Supe Hates America's Cup; Says "Billionaire Yacht Race" Won't Benefit SF
San Francisco doesn't need higher property values on existing real estate, which is already some of the highest priced in the nation. Increased property values will only shrink the already exclusive circle of those who can afford to buy....
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Commented on SFPD: Man Shot By Police Wouldn't Turn Down Music, Had "more than one weapon"
So an elderly man was killed by police in his own home ..... over music. What were these "weapons"? Unless the man was aiming a gun directly at police when they entered his home this story seems like it could...
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Commented on Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall? Comcast Did, And Won
"... cable providers must contribute three percent of their revenue" Comcast said "no" we will pay 1.5, or else we'll sue? So sue. What kind of a case would they have? Isn't that like saying: "I'm blowing thru this red...
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Commented on Ask the Appeal: Can You Ask Someone For Service Animal "Proof?"
If dogs have to be registered can't they simply be registered as service dog at the time? That way they will always have the right tags....
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Commented on Witnesses To San Bruno Fire Explosion Describe Blast
Videos & pics fail to capture the intensity of the heat and the intense hissing roar that was described by many. I hope for the best for Ms. Rodondi her family & neighbors....
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Commented on City Attorney Still Fighting Supe Alioto-Pier's Reelection Bid
The language IS confusing. Bottom line; Term limits were enacted to prevent supervisors from serving more than 8 years. Given that, Alioto-Pier should not be able to serve 11. She is is unwilling to accept the rules as they exist...
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Commented on City Attorney Still Fighting Supe Alioto-Pier's Reelection Bid
I'm with Dennis Herrera on this. Term limits were enacted to prevent people from staying in office more than two 4 year terms. If Alioto-Pier wins on this she will be in office approx. 11 years. It violates both the...
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Commented on Updated: Muni Releases Details On Planned Service Restorations
However, kudos to the author for writing an informative straight forward article on the service rollbacks. Good job....
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Commented on Updated: Muni Releases Details On Planned Service Restorations
Not impressed. The Chron stated that the goal was to restore service back to the where it was by 2012. Got that? In TWO YEARS we can expect to be back where we started before the service cuts began. Don't...
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Commented on Booze Tax Could Raise $17 Million, Price of Wholesale PBR
I dunno, I paid $12 for a whisky & soda at Tonic on Polk St. Far from a luxurious environment....
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Commented on Booze Tax Could Raise $17 Million, Price of Wholesale PBR
I like the idea of a nickel a drink, and would gladly pay it. It could even turn into a fun city wide drinking meme....
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Commented on SF MTA Head "disappointed and perplexed" By Muni Drivers' Rejection Of Concessions Intended To Restore Service
Muni workers won't consent to having to work 40 hours a week before collecting overtime. Just wanted to restate how WACK that is....
- Favorited Is A Link More Valuable Than $25? The Bay Citizen's "Deal" For Local Bloggers on Media
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Commented on MTA Stays Mum After Reports Of Employee Confirming Town Hall Meetings Basically Just For Show
From SFMTA website: "The severe economic downturn that began in the fall of 2008, combined with longstanding budget problems at the state level, has reduced the resources available to provide transportation services including Muni." The economic downturn has not effected...
- Favorited Where's Nat Ford? Maybe At Tonight's MTA Meeting, Definitely At This Morning's Presser on News
