Tag: San Francisco
Super-Athlete Thienna Ho Goes for Yet Another Guinness World Record in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Thirty years ago, Thienna Ho and her family were Vietnamese boat people who survived a brutal attack by Thai pirates during a treacherous voyage on their way to their new home in San Francisco. Now Thienna is a super-athlete who has broken Guinness World Records (GWR) for feats of strength and endurance. On August 14 she plans to take the men's Guinness World Record for the most weight dead lifted in one hour.
Lasting happiness will be the focus of a global Gnostic event on July 10 in major cities worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Want happiness? While studies indicate that lots of friends, a high paying job, or even passing years may create a higher likelihood of feeling 'happy,' a reliable recipe for lasting happiness remains elusive, says The Gnostic Movement. Lasting happiness will be the focus of a global Gnostic event on July 10 in major cities worldwide.
Explore, Experience and Empower: Unique Zulu Volunteer Trip into South Africa
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- For those who seek meaning, connection, and want to make a difference as they travel, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company offers a unique Zulu 'empowerment' volunteer tour into KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in September of 2010. This three-week trip, offered by The Cultural Explorer, gives volunteer travelers the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant Zulu culture while participating in a variety of service-oriented projects.
Natural Harvest 'cooking with semen' book is nominated for Gourmand World Cookbook Award
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- If you have never heard of "Natural Harvest," the only semen-based cookbook currently on the market, you are not alone....
BIO Investor Forum: Epeius Biotechnologies Investment Opportunity
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation (www.epeiusbiotech.com), an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, announced today that Frederick L. Hall,...
7th Annual World Savvy Gala in S.F. – Raising Funds to Address Global Education in Our Schools
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On Thursday, September 24, 2009, the 7th Annual World Savvy Gala will be held at the Hotel Kabuki in San...
Travis Ishikawa Autograph Signing and School Fundraiser May 16 in San Francisco Ballpark Gallery
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Ballpark Gallery is hosting an autograph signing with San Francisco Giants first baseman Travis Ishikawa on May 16th, 2009. The...
Glaucoma Research Foundation to Host Update on Higher Incidence of Glaucoma among Asians
SAN FRANCISO, Calif. -- The Glaucoma Research Foundation with Hisako and Paul I. Terasaki, MD will host an update and reception on Thursday, May...
Museum of Robots Selected as 'Cool Products for the Home' by BusinessWeek
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- New products from Museum of Robots introduced at the International Home + Housewares Show 2009 have been selected as "Cool...
Seventh Annual World Affairs Challenge hosted by Global Education Non-profit World Savvy is March 14
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On Saturday, March 14, 2009, over 500 middle and high school students from Northern California schools will convene at San...
