The San Francisco International Airport recently opened what might be the first airport yoga room in the world. Inspired by the wholesome tone of yoga studios, the room is filled with calming shades of blue, a floating wall and warm, low lights to create a relaxing atmosphere. Yoga mats are also available. The room is…
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Bay Area Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Yesterday, the Bay Area celebrated the 75th anniversary of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. When it first opened, the bridge was the longest in the world, and remains one of the busiest until today. In his keynote speech, Angelo J. Rossi, SF’s mayor in 1936, said “Today and forever, we are welded with a span…
Kelly Slater Wins 11th World Title in San Francisco
On Wednesday, Kelly Slater won a record-setting 11th Association of Surfing Professionals world title at the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco. Despite the cold conditions, Slater tallied a score of 15.13, a mere .73 of a point ahead of Daniel Ross. “It feels like the circle has been completed,” Slater said after…
ConferencePlus Collaborates with Teen Screen’s Webinar Program
Westell Technologies’ subsidiary ConferencePlus, Inc. recently opened collaboration with the Teen Screen National Center for Mental Health Checkups at Columbia University in support of the program’s webinar program. “Our webinars have become a key cornerstone of our service to primary care health professionals and other constituencies who share our commitment to adolescent mental health,” said…
SF’s Seedwell to Release New Channel on YouTube
Late last week, YouTube announced that it would begin releasing new, original channels on its platform next month. Over the course of the year, advertising-supported channels will be revealed on YouTube in areas such as fashion, comedy, news, education, sports, music and more. The project was executed with the help of experienced content producers, and…
Michelin Releases San Francisco Guide of 2012
Last week, Michelin Travel named 77 good-value restaurants in San Francisco. Both The French Laundry and Meadowood have maintained their three-star status, while three additional restaurants were granted their second star in the area as well. Benu, located on Hawthorne Street, received a new star for its Asian cuisine, as did the American Saison, and…
Rents Increase in the Bay Area as Homeownership Falls
Bay Area rent rates are on the rise as former homeowners struggle to find homes after foreclosure or mortgage payment issues. In counties like Santa Clara and San Mateo, rents are increasing as well, as a result of tech-driven employment. Jed Kolko, chief economist at San Francisco’s Trulia.com, said “In the Santa Clara and San…
Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dies at 56
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of a company that transformed the digital world, passed away yesterday, mere months after leaving his role as CEO due to health problems. His leadership forged the way for Apple to create novelties such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad. The company announced his death, mourning the suffering and loss of…
New San Francisco Law Riles Up Nudists
To those familiar with San Francisco, it’s not surprising that public nudity is completely legal, and actually relatively common. A new law has been put forth, triggering a “Nude-In” which was attended by numerous nude men who felt the law was disrespectful. The law, proposed by Scott Wiener, would forbid nudity in restaurants, as well…
San Francisco Firefighters Swim to Support Cancer Prevention
In San Francisco this week, a group of over forty firefighters pushed their limits with a difficult swim in the Bay Area in support of cancer prevention. The group, which included both current and retired firefighters, began their mile-and-a-quarter challenge at Alcatraz, and ended it at Aquatic Park. The swim was a fundraiser for cancer…
San Francisco for the Birds
Advocates claim that hundreds of millions of birds die annually as a result of flying into windows or walls in the U.S., and have been moving to encourage San Francisco to begin a nationwide trend of bird-friendly buildings. Not surprisingly, the city has agreed. A Global Issue This past Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved…