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Paypal's President Predicts the Demise of the Wallet

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:15:09 +0000

Now that Paypal has reached 100 million active accounts, a company executive predicts physical wallets will soon be mothballed.

“We believe that by 2015 digital currency will be accepted everywhere in the US -– from your local corner store to Walmart. We will no longer need to carry a wallet,” Paypal President Scott Thompson said in a blog post.

San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of All Pets

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:30:39 +0000

A proposal to ban all pets sales in San Francisco is being considered by the city’s Board of Supervisors.

According to those who have proposed the ban, the rational behind it is twofold. It would encourage San Franciscans to adopt animals from shelters and rescue organization, and it would put an end to what animal rights activists claim are inhumane conditions in puppy mills and kitten factories.

Restaurant Barred From Selling Grasshopper Tacos [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:30:59 +0000

Health officials in San Francisco are hopping mad over one restaurant’s decision to sell grasshopper tacos.

La Oaxaquena Bakery and Restaurant has been selling the popular Mexican dish until the health department stepped in and put the kibosh on it.

Company Offers Year's Supply of Pabst Blue Ribbon to New Employee

Amory Gritta — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:45:12 +0000

Job applicants often have to find creative ways to help their cause. It works the opposite way in the world of high-tech business.

San Francisco-based start-up company Hipster has rolled out an unusual promotion to hire that special someone to take the firm to the next level. It's offering $10,000 and a year's supply of Pabst Blue Ribbon to the lucky soul who it adds to the payroll.