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San Francisco, Boston Among Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:19 +0000

Everyone thinks their neighborhood is the best for trick-or-treating. But the folks at real estate site Zillow have actually compiled a list of the best cities for scoring some ‘tricks or treats’ this Halloween.

In creating its third annual Trick-or-Treat Index, Zillow considered factors such as median home values, crime rates, population density and overall “walkability” when choosing the 20 best urban areas in which to gather candy on October 31.

So how does your city measure up?

To Tip 25%, That is the Question

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Typically when Keri and I go out, we tip well, 18% to 20% depending on the service. After all, that is why we tip in the first place. As of late there has been talk that the “tipping standard” may soon be 25%. I don’t think I like that! Turns out that the new standard [...]

San Francisco Restaurant Workers Want Mandatory 25 Percent Tip

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Restaurant workers in San Francisco are trying to change the equation on tipping. Instead of the customer deciding how much to leave — and restaurant patrons typically tip between 15 and 20 percent — they are seeking to make mandatory a 25 percent service charge which would come with every bill. Proponents of the change cite the difficult [...]

Amazing Toothpick Replica of San Francisco Built Over 35 Years [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:45:13 +0000

Scott Weaver has spent the last 35 years building a highly-detailed tower replica of San Francisco using only toothpicks. And it that wasn’t impressive (or insane) enough, his tower allows ping pong balls to take a half-dozen differently routed tours throughout San Francisco’s neighborhoods and famous landmarks.

In the video below, Walker walks you through all of his painstaking creation’s twists.

Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair! Top Songs From Summer Of Love '67 [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:26:58 +0000

Oh yeah….the hippie generation came together 44 years ago in 1967! Over 100,000 descended on San Francisco to experience the underground message of peace & love in 1967 and the hippie movement (as we call it today) was born. Here is a list of the top 10 songs from that magical time. 10. Itchykoo Park Small [...]