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Protesters Gather In San Francisco, Oakland Over New York Jury’s Decision Not To Indict Officer In Chokehold Death, CBS SF

Protests took place in Oakland and in San Francisco Wednesday evening in response to a New York grand jury’s decision not to indict a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died while in a police chokehold restraint.

These Pillowcases Smell Like Bacon, Time

By now, we know the whole world is bacon-crazy, so let’s forgo all the pomp and puns and wishes of “savory dreams” and just cut to the chase: bacon-scented pillowcases are for sale.

At Last: You Can Now Order Your Girl Scout Cookies Online , Wired

Those station wagons loaded with Thin Mints and Samoas parked outside your local grocery store, surrounded by pint-sized, badge-bedecked businesswomen, may soon be a thing of the past. The Girl Scouts are going digital.

Glowing Art Tour Reminder of Why SF is Beautiful, The Bold Italic

Ah, winter in San Francisco. Compared to the rest of the country, we have it easy — 60 degree days, sunny weather from time to time, with just the occasional rain and fog. This winter, San Francisco gets even more special with 16 light artworks all over the city as part of an exhibition called ”Illuminate SF.”

iPhones Of The Future Could Save Themselves When You Drop Them, The Huffington Post

Anyone who's ever dropped their phone knows the feeling of sheer terror as it slips from your hand and plummets to the ground below. So wouldn't it be great if so-called "smartphones" were smart enough to save themselves? A patent awarded to Apple Tuesday could make that dream a reality. Labeled a "protective mechanism for an electronic device," the patent describes a sensor that can detect when your device is falling and work with internal components to shift the gadget's center of mass to minimize damage.