Happy New Year

Civic Center — Fri Jan 01 12:00:00 UTC 2010 Posting has been light because I have had a painful deadline on a paying project for the last 10 days, and next Monday I am going to join a Federal bureaucracy for three to four months, so that might cramp my style a bit too. We shall see.In the meanti..

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Best lunch restaurant(s) – SOMA-Financial District

Chowhound’s Latest » San Francisco Bay Area — Fri Jan 01 12:00:00 UTC 2010 I would recommend 54 Mint over Fang even with the inconsistent service at 54 Mint. I went to Fang a month ago and our main entree, Mongolian beef, was no better than a cheaper Chinese hole in the wall

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Court Rules Against Schwarzenegger Furlough Orders

CBS 5 – San Francisco Bay Area’s source for news, weather, traffic and sports — Fri Jan 01 12:00:00 UTC 2010 A California judge on Thursday ruled that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had abused his discretion in ordering furloughs of state workers, dealing a blow to the administration's efforts to cope with California's ongoing fiscal crisis.

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Everything New Year 2009

Chowhound’s Latest » San Francisco Bay Area — Fri Jan 01 12:00:00 UTC 2010 Bumping to maybe give some help for the tragically unprepared Also, a few additional lists that were added New Year’s Eve 2009 – East Bay Part 2 http://www.chow.com/lists/15539 New Year’s Eve 2009 – San Francisco Part 4 http://www.chow.com/lists/15548 …

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The Bay Area’s Year by the Numbers

For the Bay Area, it was a year of terrible crimes, transportation woes, shivering Spare the Air days , uneven distribution of federal stimulus money and Twittering food carts.

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2006 St. Louis Cardinals Preview

2005 Overview:

The 2005 Cardinals were led by one of the greatest offensive player’s in baseball, Albert Pujols (.330 41 117). Joined by outfielders Jim Edmonds (.263 29 89), Reggie Sanders (.271 21 54) and Larry Walker (.289 15 82), Pujols and company assembled a regular season winning record of 100-62. During the playoffs, the St. Louis Cardinals lost in 6 games to the Astros. Tony’s Larussa’s team performed well in the postseason, first by sweeping the Padres in 4 straight games and then with Pujols providing some memorable extra inning heroics in game 5 of the LCS against Houston. Albert’s mammoth homerun helped keep the series alive forcing a game 6 back in St. Louis. Unfortunately St. Louis couldn’t manage another win to force a game seven and Houston was able to make it to their first World Series appearance in team history.

The pitching in 2005 was led by Chris Carpenter (21-5 2.83), Mark Mulder (16-8 3.64) and Matt Morris (14-10 4.11). Closer Jason Isringhausen (1-2 2.14 39 saves) also performed well, closing 39 of 43 save opportunities in 2005.

Off Season Moves:

The Cardinals lost a good portion of their offensive production during the off-season as Reggie Sanders signed with Kansas City and Larry Walker retired. Second baseman Mark Grudzielanek also departed to Kansas City while third baseman Abraham Nunez signed with the Phillies. Starter Matt Morris signed a lucrative 3-year deal with San Francisco for $27 million and the Cardinals also traded lefty reliever Ray King to the Rockies and lost Julian Tavarez who signed a two-year deal with the Red Sox.

The Cardinals did find a decent hitter and a replacement outfielder in Juan Encarnacion (.287 16 76) from Florida and also picked up Larry Bigbie (.239 in 90 games splitting time between Colorado and Baltimore) from the Rockies in the trade for King. The pitching staff sought upgrades for 2006 by adding free agent starter Sidney Ponson (7-11 6.21) and former Mets closer Braden Looper (4-7 3.94) as well as Ricardo Rincon (1-1 4.34).

2006 Analysis:

The Cardinals made several off season free agent signings for the 2006 season but nothing terribly significant. The biggest hope for 2006 is for Scott Rolen to be healthy again so he can contribute. Rolen only appeared in 56 games in 2005 and will be called upon to patch up the hole left by the departure of Sanders and Walker. But any lineup with Pujols and Edmonds should do just fine. Expect to see free agent Junior Spivey (.232 7 24) compete for the 2nd base job as the replacement for Grudzielanek.

Ponson may not have much left in the tank but the 1 million dollars the Cardinals paid to find out is certainly worth the risk. The bullpen picked up two decent arms in Looper and Rincon. Looper blew a bunch of games for the Mets but the Cardinals are hoping he’ll produce in a setup role for Isringhausen. Expect Carpenter to have another productive year as the starting rotation will remain mostly unchanged from 2005.

Why Is The San Francisco Giants’ Abbreviation: Sfo?

an example would be game 1 listed here: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7121…
I think I’ve seen it like this before but I never bothered to know why its a O instead of a G?

Top 10 Tastes 2009

Chowhound’s Latest » San Francisco Bay Area — Fri Jan 01 12:00:00 UTC 2010 My top 10 tastes list covers a wider area, and will probably be different if you ask me tomorrow. Thanks for the post, this is fun. Cal-Ital pizza at Nick's Green Chile soup at Duarte's Foie Gras croquettes at Manresa Braised Goat Shoulder at..

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Truck Accident Attorneys Servicing San Francisco, California

If you have recently been involved in semi-truck, 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer truck accident, it is of the utmost importance that you hire a San Francisco truck accident lawyer who handles these types of cases. Centrally Based in Texas, Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. is a law firm that has forged relationships with California truck accident attorneys to successfully resolve truck accidents on a nationwide basis by fighting for the rights of victims and their families. Our phones are answered 24/7/365 by real lawyers. Call 1-800-773-6770.

At Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. , which is located at 1811 Bering, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77057, we represent Atlanta residents on a contingency basis which means that if there is no recovery, then you pay absolutely no fees or expenses. There are no initial, out-of-pocket expenses to you.

Since we are a law firm that services truck injury victims on a national basis, we believe we are able to supply more resources to litigate your case than a “local” law firm. The old days of having to hire a “local lawyer” have ‘gone out the window’ with the internet. It is important to hire a law firm that handles truck accidents on an every day basis because, inevitably, in every semi-truck accident, there is possible “venue” in more than one state. Do you honestly think that, if you hire a local lawyer, they are going to file a suit in another state that would provide you a better “venue”? We believe the records would clearly show that a “local” law firm wants to stay “local” with your lawsuit out of convenience even when there may be a “better” place for you. In addition, choosing another state may mean that the lawyer would have to share his/her contingency fee which is not desired. At Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P., because we do not hold licensure, it is anticipated we will share our contingency fee with our referral lawyers and that suits us just fine as total client satisfaction is our motivating force. We have always maintained this premise: “Work Hard; Do a Great Job; and the Money Will Follow”.

One of the most critical aspects of winning a truck accident case is providing compelling evidence at trial, which is why, at Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P., we will work to ensure that every aspect of the accident comes to light. Some of the contributing factors to the accident that would be investigate are:

• Speeding
• Scheduling negligence
• Tire or brake failure
• Fatigued drivers
• Improper equipment setup
• Oversized loads
• Reckless vehicle operation
• Cell phone or texting usage
• Lack of ‘blind spot’ mirrors or monitoring devices
• Tailgating
• Drug or Alcohol usage

Over the past 15 years truck wrecks that resulted in a fatality have increased by 10%, primarily due to one of the causes above. It is our job to ensure that your case is given the highest priority, and that you reach a profitable cash settlement for your pain and suffering.

Managing the contributing factors to the truck wreck can become complex and overwhelming process for local lawyers, which is why it is usually necessary for a law firm with national experience and resources to manage the investigation and litigation process. After establishing the cause of the accident, the next stage is working to see which parties are to blame, typically this type of incident has a number of parties involved, including the:

• Truck driver
• Trucking company
• Company that hired the driver
• Warehouse that loaded the truck

At Gordon, Elias & Seely, we can assist you through every stage of the legal process, from initial claim through the settlement negotiation. And because we charge our clients no upfront fees, there is no risk to you.

When is the right time to contact us?
The answer to that question is: immediately after the accident! Trucking companies will typically send out agents to the scene or directly after the wreck and attempt to work out an agreement in order to limit their client’s liability. Which is why it is vital that you partner with a lawyer who understands the system and can help you reach a considerably higher cash settlement than you will initially be offered.

You are only one step away from discussing your case with a skilled truck accident attorney. Click to here for more information and to schedule a free consultation with Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P.

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Releases November 2009 Cost of Funds Index

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced December 31, 2009, that the 11th District Monthly Weighted Average Cost of Funds Index (“COFI”) for November 2009 is 2.094%. The index for October 2009 was 1.259%. The COFI is computed from the actual interest expense reported for a given month by the Arizona, California, and Nevada savings institutions members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco that satisfy the Bank’s criteria for

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