Batkid to the rescue!

I’ve always thought the Make-a-Wish foundation was awesome, but combine them with the people of San Francisco and something truly amazing comes together.  SF has been made into Gotham City today, with thousands of volunteers joining in to make Miles, a boy with leukemia, Batkid for a day.  Check out the screenshot of the SF Chronicle’s main website, featuring Gotham City breaking news.

BatkidAnd don’t miss the special edition paper the Chronicle printed.  Seriously awesome stuff!

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Thanks!

E.B.W.

 

Cable Car Safety Tips

I was on my way to a conference in San Francisco last week when I saw this sign with safety tips for riding the famous cable cars.  I imagine the person that designed these images must have had fun using “sign people” so creatively.  The “hang on around curves” picture makes me want to go see if I can get that much air, though, so perhaps they missed the mark.  It’s also a bit ironic that the “do not step into oncoming traffic” picture assumes said traffic would be in the form of a taxi.  If you’ve spent any time in San Francisco, you’ll know it’s next to impossible to get a cab.  In any case, next time you come to visit the city by the bay, take heed.

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