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Got this from some blog today about Tatiana the tiger that was killed at the sf zoo
The brothers chose to run when Carlos was attacked, although he was attacked trying to save one of them…there is a “shoeprint” behind the fence, but the police chief declined to confirm it was a “bloody” shoe print…bloggers on the SFChron have posted…That the brothers bragged at the ER that they were throwing rocks…Someone said pinecones & sticks which could not of naturally gotten there, were there…Someone who claims ” I was There” (SF Examiner blog) said they were throwing ” Nachos” at Tatiana…I think the Brothers should of been arrested until they “come clean” about what happened that day, afterall, Carlos & Tatiana paid the ultimate price…RIP Carlos & Tatiana..
KNIGHT INDUSTRIES THREE THOUSAND: 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR Vehicle Type: Front engine, on-demand all-wheel drive, two-door coupeEngine Type: Aluminum block/titanium heads 5.4-liter V8 internal combustion with Whipple supercharger and Knight Industries liquid air cycle auxiliary turbine engine. 540 hp in Hero mode. Power output can’t be measured in Attack mode.
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission with infinite power band
Price New: $45.6 million, as tested
Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph: 1.77 seconds. Standing quarter mile: 3.87 seconds
Braking (300 to 0 mph): 12 ft.
Fuel Economy: Not testable 
KNIGHT INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door coupeEngine Type: Knight Industries turbojet with modified afterburners
Transmission: Eight-speed microprocessor turbodrive with autopilot
Price New: $11,400,000 (est.)
Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph: 0.2 seconds with power boosters. Standing quarter mile: 4.286 seconds
Braking (70 to 0 mph): 14 ft.
Fuel Economy: Classified, but thought to be 200 mpg
Check out how the old KITT compares to the new KITT. See which one is better and which one has more style. YOu be the judge Old KITT vs New KITT
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St. George Spirits Absinthe Verte Released and Available for Sale December 21st
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It seems only fitting that on this day 74 years ago, the 21st Amendment was ratified and Prohibition ended. Today we announce the sale of the first domestically produced absinthe since the ban in 1912, St. George Spirits Absinthe Verte. St. George Spirits Absinthe Verte is made with fine brandy, star anise, mint, wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop, meadowsweet, basil, fennel, tarragon and stinging nettles. This infamous liquor reveals seductive flavors of anise complimented with sweet grassy tones, light citrus, white pepper, and light menthol notes. It will be available for sale in the distillery store starting December 21st for $75 for a 750ml bottle. To read more about the absinthe, see today’s New York Times “Dining” section, and also on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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You’ll almost always pay a premium to ring in the new year with a balloon drop and champagne hangover. Of course, there’s something to be said for embracing the moment. And what better moment than 00:01 on January 1, 2008 — bringing us into the Year of the Rat, a slew of Presidential primaries, and the UN’s International Year of the Potato.It also means you have twelve more months to deconstruct and then reconstruct properly while Pluto stays in Sagittarius until December 2008. (If Pluto’s your thing, that is.)
Here’s the rundown on New Year’s Eve events and celebrations in San Francisco:
An annual San Francisco tradition occurs at this time of the year, when the last stand of sidewalk fir trees is logged by the Friends of the Rootless Forest and then piled up on the beach for some very rapid composting. Saturday, January 5th, meet at the Carousel Diner, 2750 Sloat Blvd at 7:00 PM. Look for the giant Doghead in the middle of the street. We’ll hang out for half an hour and then head west, using caution, stealth and tom-foolery to avoid the white tiger that prowls the Great Highway. Bring a christmas tree and libations. No glass containers on the beach, you assume the risk, no one is in charge, your mileage may very. And for those who are infused with gift-giving guilt and holiday cheer, carbon credits can be purchased to offset the footprint of our dedication to christmas consumption.
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It’s been a banner year for tech—so much so that I’ve had a hard time whittling down my list of favorite gadgets to a mere 10. From a touch-screen phone that you’ve probably heard of to the latest stab at an e-book reader, I present to you (in alphabetical order) the top 10 gadgets of the year.
Amazon Kindle: It’s pricey at $399, and with its so-so screen and uninspiring design, the Kindle probably won’t spell the end for your garden-variety paper book anytime soon. That said, fellow blogger Christopher Null called the light, easy-to-read, and 3G-equipped Kindle a potentially “game-changing device” that gives the sleepy e-book market a swift, much-needed kick in the pants.
Apple iPhone: In his initial review, Null dismissed the iPhone as a “nifty little gadget” that’s “filled with flaws,” and I agree with many of his criticisms. (No 3G! No games! Can’t replace the battery!) That said, I’d be lying if I didn’t call the iPhone—with its intuitive (nay, fun!) touch-screen interface, top-of-the-heap mobile Web browser, and unmatched integration of music and video in a handset—one of the most exciting gadgets I’ve ever seen.
Asus Eee: Try this on for size: a two-pound, paperback-sized laptop that runs Linux like a dream. The hard-to-please Null gave the Asus Eee (which comes loaded with a 900MHz Celeron CPU, Wi-Fi, and a 4GB solid-state hard drive) a test-drive last month and called it “downright exciting.” Even more impressive? The $499 price tag.
Ibiza Rhapsody: There’s been a lot of buzz about Wi-Fi MP3 players this year, what with the new iPod Touch and the updated Zunes, but here’s a no-name player that beats both those heavyweights at the wireless game. The Ibiza Rhapsody syncs with your Rhapsody music account over Wi-F, finds and updates your podcasts, plays MPEG-4, WMV, and H.264 video files, and even surfs the web—no PC syncing required.
Intel Classmate PC: Love it or hate it, we live in a Windows world, and Intel’s Classmate PC is the only “One Laptop Per Child” device to run XP. Writing for Wired, Christopher Null reports that the “ultra-small keyboard” won’t do for grown-ups, but the laptop’s rugged case, cute looks, and snappy performance will make the grade in classrooms. And at $300, the price is right.
Nokia N95: No, it doesn’t have a touch screen, but the N95 is one of the most feature-packed phones I’ve ever tested, including Wi-Fi, 3G support (new for the United States), GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, quad-band GSM support for world calling, a top-notch web browser (second only to the iPhone’s), an Office document reader, and a music player with support for subscription music services such as Rhapsody. Unfortunately, at $750, the N95 won’t be making any “Top 10 bargains” lists this year.
Pioneer “Kuro” Plasma HDTVs: Grayish-looking black levels are the collective Achilles’ heel of flat-panel HDTVs, but here’s a set that isn’t afraid of the dark. Available in 720p and 1080p versions (depending on the size and model), Pioneer’s line of Kuro sets blew me away with its deep, dark black levels—now this is what “Blade Runner” is supposed to look like.
Shure SE530 earphones: First things first: At $450, the SE530s are among the priciest earbuds you’ll ever find. But when I crammed these babies (which come complete with a trio of “microspeakers” for each ‘bud) into my ears… how shall I put this? Aural nirvana. Now all you have to do is talk yourself out of 450 big ones.
TiVo HD: The best of the set-top DVRs made the leap to HD in late 2006, but the $800 price tag for the new Series3 box was a bitter pill. Luckily, the $300 TiVo HD arrived in August. In the meantime, TiVo’s been busy adding support for Amazon Unbox video downloads, the Rhapsody music service, and Picasa photo libraries.
Vudu: It’s not the perfect TV set-top box—it lacks a subscription model, it’s too expensive at $400, and video quality is shy of DVD levels (although it just launched its first HD movies), But with its peer-to-peer method of delivering a library of 5,000 movies (and now TV shows) instantly, Vudu is the closest thing I’ve seen to Netflix-in-a-box.
And there you have it. Jumping out of your chair with cries of “But he forgot the (fill in the blank),” or “How could you like the (insert hated gadget here)?” Sure you are. Fire away!
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