An engaging talk with one of the most controversial figures of the War on Terror. At the Department of Justice, John You helped craft the Bush administrations guidelines and justifications and “enhanced interrogation techniques” used on unlawful combatants. John Yoo speaks to the Commonwealth Club …

Welcome to the world’s largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for garbage people) recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect‹far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys …

Don George — a “legendary travel writer and editor” according to National Geographic — shares ten lessons learned in 30 years of travel to 70+ countries, “tips that can help us realize our potential as everyday ambassadors, building bridges of understanding and connection around …

PariSoMa, a South of Market techie lounge, is hosting a free workshop led by iPhone App developers who have successfully received funding come and discuss the do’s and don’ts of how to find a VC or angel invest in your app. Hear from the …

Not only are trees and “urban forests” the most prominent features of the city’s “natural” landscape, they are the city’s biggest biomass. Tree choices influence habitat resources for countless less obvious, but no less important species of flora and fauna. What are the facts about …

Please join us for a special Wet Wednesday kickoff party for the 7th annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival (SOFF). Free admission, free food (while it lasts) and DJ Paul will be spinning soul, funk, reggae, house and breaks.
Surf movies and festival trailers will be …