Can I Borrow Your E-book?
This may be the coolest thing to happen to the ebook digital revolution since…well, the iPad. In fact, it may even be better. Ebooks bought through Amazon’s Kindle store (through which the site sells its digital books) can now be loaned out for up to 14 days. Now you can send a friend one of your fav ebooks for free! But, like all good things, there’s a catch. According to Amazon, not all books are lendable – it is up to the publisher or rights holder to determine which titles are eligible for lending.
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2011
I don’t know about you, but I am done with the (lame) movies of 2010 and am ready for some 2011 cinema. Here is a list of the most anticipated films set to come out in the new year. There are some good ones – the last installment of the Harry Potter series; X-men : First Class; Moneyball – and some not so great ones – Breaking Dawn (in my opinion, nothing can make this series good); Bridesmaids; The Beaver. Check out the whole list here.
Bay to Breakers on New Year’s Day?
Well, not exactly. According to SF Appeal, “Organizers of the annual Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco will be celebrating the event’s 100th anniversary on New Year’s Day with a special ceremonial run.” But don’t get out that caveman costume and keg float out just yet.
The Year in Photos
Our editors picked out their favorite photos from SF Station’s arts, fashion and city events galleries. 2010 was one hell of a year. Check it all out here.
Gadgets of the Year
I know, I know yet another end of year list post. But, worry not, it will soon be 2011 and you won’t have to read another “Best of” piece for another 12 months or so. Until then, however…Wired’s Gadget Lab Staff has posted their picks for the The 10 Most Significant Gadgets of 2010, which is kind of like People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive but for techies.
Gavin Newsom…Ain’t Leaving
At least for now. Newsom was set to begin his new gig as lieutenant governor of California on Monday, Jan. 3. But he’s a few more things to finish up before he takes off to Sacramento. You know, like approve Target to open up in SF.
Target Comes to the Metreon
There are a lot of business that have come and gone in the Metreon complex, aka the Retail Kiss of Death. But Mayor Gavin Newsom has recently approved one retail behemoth that just may be here to stay: Target. It will be San Francisco’s first store of the national Minneapolis-based retail chain. And according to the Mayor’s office, it will “create 700 permanent jobs and 600 construction jobs and an estimated $15 million annually in benefits to the city through sales and real estate taxes.” Do I here an outcry from downtown NIMBYs?
Transit Options Plentiful for New Year’s Eve Revelers
Planning on partying in San Francisco as you ring in the new year? Mass transit is usually the safest and most convenient option.
York Ownership Should Be Gone Too
When an objective observer looks at the 49ers, they should go back to the root of the problem at the beginning of the decade. In 2000, the team found themselves with huge salary commitments from their glory days, their Pro Bowl quarterback, a broken Steve Young, was knocked out of the NFL, an ownership control battle ripped the team away from a proven winner, Eddie DeBartelo, and the new owners didn’t back their head coach Steve Mariucci. In this process, the city of San Francisco probably lost their team, to of all places, Santa Clara.
Event: NYE Fireworks!
If you want to catch a little sparkle this NYE, then the fireworks show down by the Embarcadero is your best bet. A SF tradition, the show starts at midnight. So get there early and bundle up! For more info, go to the event listing.
