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Study: Google Searches May Affect Memory
Print Back to story Google Searches May Affect Memory: Study By Elizabeth Lopatto – Jul 14, 2011 Internet searches are making information easy to forget, as more people rely on their computers as a type of “external memory,” a study of Harvard University students … Check it out…
Trip: Pat and Mike Visit! (With Pictures!)
[slideshow w=640 h=480 id=7]SLIDESHOW! FRIDAY 6:00p Aquarello http://www.acquerello.com/ SATURDAY 8:20a Wente Vineyard Golf Course 925-456-2477 #B5FE6AA4 http://www.wentevineyards.com/golf/ 2:00p Wente Winery Tasting and Lunch http://www.wentevineyards.com/ 8:00p Cocktails with Crystal and Mike at 680 Mission 9:30p Kuleto’s http://www.kuletos.com/ … Check it out…
Trip: Napa Valley, July 2011 (With Pictures!)
[slideshow w=640 h=480 id=3] [FOLLOW-UP: :):) So far the standout is O’Shaughnessy (toured yesterday)- absolutely gorgeous luscious wines, tiny production, and extremely impressive caves. We also LOVED Nickel & Nickel (toured Saturday) Far Niente’s slightly younger cousin. Today we played golf … Check it out…
Golf: San Francisco
Wente: 925-456-2477 http://www.wentevineyards.com/golf/ Chardonnay Golf Club: http://chardonnay.w5golf.com/ TPC Harding Park: 415-664-4690 http://www.tpc.com/tpc-harding-park http://www.harding-park.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=1017&page=58531 The Presidio Golf Course: http://www.presidiogolf.com/ Eagle Vines: http://www.eaglevinesgolfclub.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=641&page=34859 Silverado: http://www.silveradoresort.com/features-activities/golf.asp The Bridges: http://www.thebridgesgolf.com/layout9.asp?id=233&page=8392
Restaurant Ideas: San Francisco, (on the “to do” list)
http://www.sfgate.com/food/top100/ ************************************************************** SAN FRANCISCO JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEES: http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2011/02/17/james-beard-awards-2011-semifinalists-announced-locals-represent/ ************************************************************** Quick Descriptions: http://www.sanfrancisco.com/restaurants/ ************************************************************** And OUR must try list: Jackson Filmore http://www.jacksonfillmoresf.com DONE: Rose Pistola http://www.rosepistolasf.com/ DONE: Betelnut http://www.betelnutrestaurant.com/ DONE: Kuletos http://www.kuletos.com/ DONE: Perry’s http://www.perryssf.com/ DONE: E&O Trading Company http://www.eosanfrancisco.com/ DONE: John’s Grill http://www.johnsgrill.com/ DONE: Buckeye Roadhouse http://www.buckeyeroadhouse.com/ DONE: A16 http://www.a16sf.com/ West Point Inn http://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/west-point-inn-pancake-breakfast/ DONE: Acquerello http://www.acquerello.com/ Boulevard http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/menu.html Prospect http://www.prospectsf.com/ DONE: Slanted … Check it out…
Restaurants We’ve Been To: San Francisco
Here are some of the restaurants we’ve tried in San Francisco: The Grove: http://sf.eater.com/tags/the-grove (good!) First Crush: http://www.firstcrush.com/ (good!) Urban Tavern: http://www.urbantavernsf.com/ (great food!) Albona: http://www.albonarestaurant.com/ (good!)(C: amazing rabbit dish. Wonderful blend of Italian and Swiss influence) WaterBar: http://www.waterbarsf.com/ (good! gorgeous … Check it out…
Trip: Point Reyes/ Marin County (on the “to do” list)
From Tom Daly: Marin County is where we lived and has some of the best hiking trails around. The same is true for Pt. Reyes. If you go to Pt. Reyes, go the Lighthouse then bring a picnic for the … Check it out…
Video: Is there anything better? Or do we kill it– kill it with fire?
Hike: Presidio to Marina to Golden Gate Bridge to Cliff House (with pictures!)
[slideshow w=640 h=480 id=4] It was very blustery and absolutely gorgeous! We hiked into the Presidio from Lombard Street and due to construction, needed to hike back out over to the Marina area where we crossed Crissy Fields up to the Golden … Check it out…
Scaf’s Recent Reading List
BOOKSHELF… (and more below the jackets) Mike’s currently-reading book montage Mike’s favorite books » Share book reviews and ratings with Mike, and even join a book club on Goodreads. } Mike’s bookshelf: Some of the Stuff I’ve Read Mike’s favorite … Check it out…