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Social Interaction Startup

AP News 3 days ago

In this photo taken Friday Nov. 20, 2009, the Foursquare application is shown on an iPhone in front of a Starbucks in San Francisco. Foursquare lets you share your whereabouts with friends, no matter if you're at a hot new bar or ...

Friends go online at Foursquare to meet offline

AP News 3 days ago

Social startup Foursquare lets you be `mayor,' gives points for going out Laura Fitton's ascent has been staggering: In less than a year, she's become mayor of nine different places in several different states, all without giving any speeches or kissing any ...

Mexico City's famed dance-for-peso halls fading

AP Features 3 days ago

Mirna Torres salsas with a gray-bearded man for $1.50 a dance in the Barba Azul, a dark yet garish cabaret decorated like an erotic carnival fun house. The place is nearly empty, looking as neglected as its bas-reliefs of voluptuous naked women, ...

Newspaper Circulation

AP News 4 days ago

In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, a newspaper rack is shown in San Francisco. While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren't necessarily selling more copies. (AP ...

4 injured in San Francisco cable car accident

AP News 4 days ago

4 injured on San Francisco cable car after cable problem causes a sudden, jarring stop Authorities say four people were hurt when one of San Francisco's historic cable cars jarred to a sudden stop while traveling through downtown. Municipal Transportation Agency spokesman ...

chanel reopening

WENN 6 days ago

Maria Bello and Vanessa Getty Re – opening of the Chanel San Francisco Boutique San Francisco, California - 19.11.09 Copyright 2009 WENN

San Francisco's health care a model during debate

AP News 6 days ago

San Francisco's 'public option' - a city-run health care program - informs national debate This city did not wait for Washington's health care overhaul. Most uninsured adults here are already reaping the benefits of a government-run health care program — seeing doctors, ...

SF health care a model during national debate

AP News 6 days ago

San Francisco's 'public option' _ a city-run health care program _ informs national debate This city did not wait for Washington's health care overhaul. Most uninsured adults here are already reaping the benefits of a government-run health care program — seeing doctors, ...

Former CEO of Bricsnet indicted for embezzlement

AP News 6 days ago

Former CEO of Bricsnet FM America held after grand jury indicts him on embezzlement charges The former head of San Francisco software company is being held without bail after a federal grand jury indicted him on embezzlement charges. Federal prosecutors say Ethan ...

FILE PHOTO: The Gap Q3 Profit Up 25 Percent

Getty Images 6 days ago

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 23: (FILE PHOTO) A woman walks in front of a Gap store February 23, 2006 in San Francisco, California. Gap, Inc reported November 19, 2009 a 25 percent rise in third quarter profits, based heavily on the strong ...

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