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Reaction: Levi's Jeans & 49ers Football

Deborah Petersen — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:11:58 GMT

Levi Strauss & Co. will have the naming rights to the new San Francisco 49ers stadium being built in Santa Clara, and the puns have begun. Is it a good fit?

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Wed, May 08 2013 11:11:58

Levi's Stadium: 49ers' new Santa Clara home gets a name in $220 million deal bit.ly/10qlsfo
— MercNews · Wed, May 08 2013 10:49:47

.levis and @49ers press conference. #LevisStadium instagram.com/p/ZD2BLQQFh9/ · Benjamin Mayberry

Here it is-49ers stadium will be called Levi's Stadium. Check out pic. Taken inside news conference @KTVU pic.twitter.com/tUsZqKy7Ta · Janine De la Vega

CEO of Levi's & the President of the 49ers! Big news coming today! #49ers #Levis @ Levi's Plaza instagram.com/p/ZD1WTZngbc/ · Ali

The #49ers and @LEVIS will have a major announcement today at 11am PT. blog.49ers.com/2013/05/08/pre… Watch live at 49ers.com/live
— San Francisco 49ers · Wed, May 08 2013 08:52:58

#49ers Press kit in Levi's/49ers canvas bags: pic.twitter.com/8b9giKLfD5 · David Stevenson

Tune in to 49ers.com/live at 11am for big news from @49ers and @Levis. pic.twitter.com/yFSKBMCjgX · Levi's®

Levi's Stadium: 49ers' new Santa Clara home gets a name bit.ly/YFyU3B
— MercNews · Wed, May 08 2013 09:43:05

Let the Levi's jokes begin, such as a photoshop of 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh looking alot like another Silicon Valley icon whose jeans were his trademark.

These Levis--49ers Stadium puns need to stop.
— Jaymin Patel · Wed, May 08 2013 09:42:32

49ers could sell stadium naming rights to Levi's, so here is a Photoshop: sbn.to/13zsodj
— Jason Kirk · Wed, May 08 2013 10:17:48

We put Harbaugh in dad jeans and made some tweaks to the Niners stadium in light of the Levi's deal sbn.to/13zsodj
— Brian Floyd · Wed, May 08 2013 10:18:54

49ers Stadium Naming Presser 11AM. WATCH LIVE: bit.ly/10q5OR0 Maybe they should have done the presser at 5:01 ? .@nbcbayarea:
— John Zuchelli · Wed, May 08 2013 10:18:01

The #49ers to name @LEVIS as naming rights partner for the new Santa Clara stadium. Why it makes sense... sbn.to/YFrPjG
— Niners Nation · Wed, May 08 2013 08:58:08

There, too, is the gold connection. A football team named after the California Gold Rush of 1849 teams up with a jean company old enough to have supplied miners with denim jeans.

Since denim jeans were first sold to gold miners during the California Gold Rush, its appropriate they sponsor 49ers ow.ly/kPIPx
— Ben Maller · Wed, May 08 2013 10:00:44

I love the idea of @LEVIS, an original SF Company, naming the new @49ers stadium. The miners probably even used the product! @darrenrovell
— Andrew Cohen · Wed, May 08 2013 09:57:36

My dad would have loved this. He was die hard 49er fan, and he name was Levi Jr. Sweet!!!!
— DeShannon Tipton · Wed, May 08 2013 11:00:56

The @49ers are San Francisco - and San Francisco is @LEVIS. Makes perfect sense.
— Isaac Muwaswes · Wed, May 08 2013 10:49:10

Women, what would you ask Warren Buffett?

Deborah Petersen — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:49:15 GMT

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will sit down at 3 p.m. Pacific Time Thursday for his first-ever interview in which he will take questions from Twitter. His topic? Women in leadership. Questions were trickling in Wednesday. Ask him questions using #fortunebuffett .

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Wed, May 01 2013 16:49:15

Biography

Warren Buffett is leaning in and going social in a video chat with @PattieSellers Thurs 12 pm ET: bit.ly/11zjQB1 #FortuneBuffett
— Fortune Magazine · Tue, Apr 30 2013 07:36:49

What would you ask Warren Buffett about women in the workplace? Tag #FortuneBuffett & watch @CNNMoney 5/2, 12PM ET. Sponsored by Ally Bank.
— Ally Bank · Wed, May 01 2013 11:46:19

Warren Buffett leans in and goes social

The topic is new for him too: "Warren Buffett on Women and Work...and other Wisdom." The billionaire investor is doing the Fort...

Here's some of the questions submitted so far

What is the most important lesson you learned from your #Mother? @FortuneMPW @stephanimehta @JulieSmolyansky #FortuneBuffett
— Christy Turlington · Wed, May 01 2013 11:50:22

#FortuneBuffett If you were filling "financial toolbox" with tools to guide young girls throughout their lives what would it have in it?
— Shannon M Davis · Wed, May 01 2013 11:59:56

Warren, any specific career advice for the women in business? #FortuneBuffett
— Valerie · Wed, May 01 2013 09:33:17

Why so many female=>@Pinterest and so many male=>@reddit ? No change since movement start. #fortunebuffett
— Jennifer Bester · Wed, May 01 2013 13:22:15

#FortuneBuffett Do you really believe in flexible work schedules? And if so, how do we convince senior-level males to agree to them?
— AJ · Wed, May 01 2013 12:07:22

25% sexually harassed in the US Military, it seems pointless to expect equality. How can mil come up to corp stats? #fortunebuffett
— Jennifer Bester · Wed, May 01 2013 14:29:04

Warren, what kind of price premium would you add to a diverse company? And how would you define a diverse company? #FortuneBuffett
— Valerie · Wed, May 01 2013 09:31:45

@stephaniemehta @fortunempw @cturlington #FortuneBuffett what is the benefit to global society by giving women access to power & influence?
— Julie Smolyansky · Wed, May 01 2013 09:09:28

Mr. Buffet what is the important thing women should be focusing on in economy/leadership/investing over the next 3 yrs? #fortunebuffett
— Helpful_Elphaba · Wed, May 01 2013 08:32:40

@fortuneMPW #FortuneBuffett - with studies by HBR showing women scoring higher than men in most leadership traits - what is holding us back?
— Terry Richards · Wed, May 01 2013 09:20:05

@FortuneMagazine #FortuneBuffett I am a small but profitable business. I rely on key female members - what's your take on maternity leave?
— Steve Ruffley Inter · Wed, May 01 2013 07:37:14

@FortuneMPW #FortuneBuffett does he plan to start an angel investment firm to promote student entrepreneurs in India @jgiidea
— Yeshasvini · Wed, May 01 2013 10:51:57

There were some tongue-in-cheek questions too.

@FortuneMagazine Just ask WARREN BUFFETT if he'll go out with me to @DairyQueen to share a coca-cola! #FortuneBuffett
— Michelle Bliss, MBA · Wed, May 01 2013 10:19:43

If you think that Warren Buffett talking about women and leadership is out of his league, consider that there is a book titled " Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl."

Tenergy battery found at Boston bombing site

Deborah Petersen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:29:10 GMT

Photographs from the site of the Boston Marathon bombing include an image of a Sub C-3000 battery made by Tenergy. The battery was manufactured in China. The company is based in Fremont, California. Investigators are trying to determine where the batteries, used in remote control cars, were bought.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Wed, Apr 17 2013 10:29:10

A photograph of the battery is included here

bombs contained metal, nails

Another shows a Tenergy-brand battery attached to black and red wires through a broken plastic cap. Several photos show a twisted metal l...

The Tenergy batteries are higher end lithium products. You don't really find those at CVS ow.ly/k9l8D
— Justin Hart · Wed, Apr 17 2013 07:10:52

This is the company's website

Tenergy

People on social media were urging anyone who sold such batteries to contact the FBI, while others were trying to determine exactly how the battery or batteries were used.

Bomb fragments include Tenergy 3000 battery that is "Uniquely designed & manufactured for high RC Racing performance." #Boston
— Arish · Tue, Apr 16 2013 23:02:02

Boston bomb scene pix show remains of explosive device reut.rs/ZZgtAB images show the circuit board & a Tenergy Sub C 3000 battery
— El_Grillo · Tue, Apr 16 2013 21:24:21

I bet #Tenergy is not too happy about the can sitting next to the evidence in the #bostonmarathon pictures on @CNN
— Mike Potter · Wed, Apr 17 2013 07:53:18

From pictures released Tenergy batteries were used in IEDs. If you've sold Tenergy batteries contact #FBI #Boston
— GOP Fashionista™ · Wed, Apr 17 2013 08:50:35

#fbi photo from #Boston shows battery pack from Tenergy, used on remote control car. Maybe no timer, but bomb set off remotely.
— Kevin Mackie · Wed, Apr 17 2013 08:30:47

@TheMatthewKeys That's actually a "Tenergy" brand, and 3000mAh. A single cell though. Very high current capacity, up to 30A.
— Nick Grier · Tue, Apr 16 2013 21:43:37

Tenergy all-battery.com/tenergypropels… says the SubC 3000mAh NiMH Rechargeable is for "heavy duty applications such as remote control (RC) toys"
— El_Grillo · Tue, Apr 16 2013 21:27:48

From pictures released Tenergy batteries were used in IEDs. If you've sold Tenergy batteries contact #FBI #Boston
— GOP Fashionista™ · Wed, Apr 17 2013 08:50:35

Just saw picture of Tenergy Battery used in Boston Marathon Attach.
— Greg Limperis · Wed, Apr 17 2013 09:06:38

Tenergy batteries can be bought from Amazon.com. Time to investigate @Boston_Police #bostontragedy #bostonattack
— Greg Limperis · Wed, Apr 17 2013 09:08:35

A single battery can be purchased for $2.99.

All-Battery.com: Tenergy Propel Sub C 3000mAh NiMH Flat Top ...

Buy Tenergy Propel Tech Cells - Hi Performance 10C Discharge Popular for RC Car Packs, Industrial Applications, Custom Packs, & Mor...

1 PC Tenergy Propel Sub C 3000mAh SubC NiMH Rechargeable ...

1 pc Tenergy Propel Sub C 3000mAh SubC NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/ Tabs in Consumer Electronics, Multipurpose Batteries & Power,...

Time to look up who bought Tenergy Rechargeable batteries
— Greg Limperis · Wed, Apr 17 2013 09:07:18

Boston Marathon explosions in tweets and images

Deborah Petersen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:18:08 GMT

Three people are dead, and more than 100 injured following two explosions at the Boston Marathon. The chaos and gruesome aftermath unfolded in social media.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Mon, Apr 15 2013 21:18:08

PHOTO: The Boston Marathon explosion captured from the CBS News live stream pic.twitter.com/qvBNXqcl3e · The Daily Beast

This live blog is providing updates as the story unfolds.

2013 Boston Marathon: Live blog

2013 Boston Marathon: Live blog. By Digital First Media. Posted: 04/15/2013 12:00:00 AM PDT. Updated: 04/15/2013 05:57:36 AM PDT. Follow ...

Two other explosive devices were discovered and were being dismantled.

BREAKING: Intelligence official: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled
— The Associated Press · Mon, Apr 15 2013 13:19:44

The explosions detonated near the finish line of the marathon long after the winners had crossed the line.

Bombs Explode At Boston Marathon "Raw Footage" · cboro564

This diagram shows where the two explosions occurred.

.@NYtimes mapped out where the explosions happened in Boston: (nyti.ms/12gckh2) pic.twitter.com/sEK96t5npa · Digg

Here is a map of the Boston Marathon explosions cbsn.ws/11iRWub via @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/bNvoWxq2BZ · CNET

This is the scene, seconds after the explosion. A runner is down.

BPD at their finest. RT @BuzzFeedNews: Police react to the explosion at the Boston Marathon (photo: @BGlobeSports) pic.twitter.com/W1Gs6c3RY4” · Jared Keller

First photos from the scene of the #BostonMarathon explosion bzfd.it/117Iwz0 pic.twitter.com/xoPthGlHVz · BuzzFeed

This Vine video and photographs show the race before the explosions.

There are some horrifying scenes at the Boston Marathon after two explosions. Before: vine.co/v/bFdnYrB6EbF After: pic.twitter.com/clCQaURqNG · Oliver Cameron

Boston Marathon - April 15, 2013 672 · CapeLawyer.com

Boston Marathon - April 15, 2013 654 · CapeLawyer.com

These photos show the horrific aftermath.

My heart goes out to the victims of the explosion at Boston marathon today #prayforboston pic.twitter.com/cjlVEpWD3x · 3 years

Boston Globe's @billy_baker tweeting marathon. Frightening, sad to see sudden change in tone. HT @WillKane pic.twitter.com/Zuj4LzEMvd · Jeff Elder

Remembering Annette Funicello, beach babe, Mouseketeer

Deborah Petersen — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:37:26 GMT

Annette Funicello, a Disney Mouseketeer was the original beach babe in the innocent days of beach party movies. Plenty of people remembered her Monday after hearing word of her passing at age 70, following a long battle with MS.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Mon, Apr 08 2013 12:37:26

We're sorry to report beloved Disney Mouseketeer and iconic teen star Annette Funicello has passed away at age 70: twitpic.com/chyte0 · Disney D23

The NYT obituary for Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer: nyti.ms/Zw42TV
— The New York Times · Mon, Apr 08 2013 10:52:03

'Mickey Mouse Club' star Annette Funicello dies at 70 lati.ms/jRq7g
— Los Angeles Times · Mon, Apr 08 2013 10:16:42

For plenty of adolescents, she was their "first crush"

Sadly we say goodby to another legend today: my favorite Mouseketeer and beach babe. RIP Annette Funicello. pic.twitter.com/pvhpZ7ubGa · Rick Dees

... rip Annette Funicello who I loved as a child in one of my favorite childhood movies ... pic.twitter.com/eL4R6SmPd4 · Laughing Paul Ryan

Annette Funicello Interviewed On Television Program · yensidnaf

Long before Bay Watch, these beach party movies showed lots of skin and came packaged with catchy tunes.

Annette Funicello - Muscle Beach Party [Full Album] 1964 · guitargods2009

Annette Funicello - Pajama Party [Full Album] 1964 · guitargods2009

This turned Funicello into an icon of sorts for a generation.

Two iconic women died today... iconic for different reasons, obviously... Margaret Thatcher and Annette Funicello. RIL
— Dannelle F. Walker · Mon, Apr 08 2013 10:51:40

Annette Funicello, Cuba, Mickey Mouse Club, Margaret Thatcher trending all in one day makes me feel like my dad hacked Twitter...
— Stun Gun · Mon, Apr 08 2013 10:51:40

Somewhere, Roger Ebert, Annette Funicello and Margaret Thatcher are having a very odd and wonderful round of drinks
— Mark Morford · Mon, Apr 08 2013 11:50:16

Of course, it all started with the iconic Mickey Mouse Club, where Funicello was one of the most famous Mouseketeers.

Mickey Mouse Club with Annette Funicello - Davy Crockett · yensidtun

DISNEYLAND: Remembering Annette Funicello bit.ly/11K4FqY
— Adam Kirby · Mon, Apr 08 2013 10:51:40

And, until the end, she inspired those who like herself, suffered from MS.

“Annette truly was a guiding light for all those suffering from MS.” - Tom Sherak #mshope mshopefoundation.org/2013/04/08/rip… pic.twitter.com/UxFjKx2glw · MS Hope Foundation

RIP Annette Funicello- thanks for being the first celebrity out of the 'MS closet'...
— Val Dunne · Mon, Apr 08 2013 11:53:08

Tesla announcement: Revolutionary or marketing genius?

Deborah Petersen — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:23:15 GMT

Elon Musk CEO of Tesla Motors made his much anticipated announcement Tuesday regarding his luxury electric vehicle company. To the disappointment of some, It turned out to be an auto financing/leasing plan. Innovative plan or savvy marketing? Social Media was divided.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Tue, Apr 02 2013 17:23:15

Tesla will partner with Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank to allow leasing financing based on a 10 percent down payment. Plenty of tech media covered the announcement.

Tesla Motors Partners With Wells Fargo And US Bank To Finance Model S Electric Cars tcrn.ch/12dygrp by @drew
— TechCrunch · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:03:12

Lease a Tesla Model S, get a tax break. @ElonMusk's big announcement: bit.ly/Z5eiSR pic.twitter.com/MJBT7rNiRF · SV Business Journal

Tesla Motors unveils lease option

"When considering the savings from using electricity instead of gasoline, depreciation benefits and other factors, the true net out ...

Elon Musk used words such as "revolutionary."

Tesla Unveils Revolutionary New Finance Product: teslamotors.com/about/press/re… Comments: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5482010
— Hacker News · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:10:06

“@TeslaMotors: Introducing the world's best financing for the world's best car: teslamotors.com/about/press/re…” @ghobs91
— Andrew Metri · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:10:05

Now You Can Lease A Tesla Model S: Tesla Motors announced today that it will begin a leasing program for Model S customers.
— Minnie · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:57:55

@elonmusk Great idea on the lease, cannot wait to see fleets of police cars using your technology and charging stations with wifi access
— Matthew Brady · Tue, Apr 02 2013 15:52:13

Leasees need to pay only 10 percent down and monthly payments for the three-year lease. But Musk claims that the out of pocket costs are only $500/month when gas savings are considered. Also, the 10% down payment is covered or more than covered by US Federal and state tax credits ranging from $7,500 to $15,000, news reports said.

Tesla's new financing option for Model S buyers: 10% down & monthly payments, "true net out of pocket cost" < $500/month with gas savings
— Carlos Olin Montalvo · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:09:56

Tesla's claimed $500/mo lease includes $100 saved from "avoiding the gas station": assumes yr time is worth $100/hour teslamotors.com/true-cost-of-o…
— Tim Bradshaw · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:10:03

But some questioned the math, and poked fun at Musk's statements that he was "personally standing behind" his buyback offer.

Yes, You Can Lease a Tesla Model S — But Not for $500 a Month bit.ly/1052rku #ElonMusk
— Alexandre Pinto · Tue, Apr 02 2013 15:57:48

I told Elon Musk what I pay in rent but he said it's actually "effectively" free so I don't have to pay my landlord now right?
— Steve Kovach · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:26:05

But you will most likely owe the bank more than Tesla will buy the car for. So you’re out $75,000 + the difference you owe the bank.
— Jonathan S. Geller · Tue, Apr 02 2013 15:50:01

Um, how is Elon Musk "personally standing behind" Tesla's guarantee about resale value? He'll cut a check? bit.ly/14CWHm7
— brad plumer · Tue, Apr 02 2013 14:26:55

Some interpreted the guarantee, as yes, Elon Musk is putting his money where his mouth is as he first tweeted last week in a tease to Tuesday's announcement.

Elon Musk Puts His Own Bank Account on the Line for Tesla

Founder and billionaire Elon Musk is personally guaranteeing the buyback, presumably putting some portion of his own personal fortune dow...

'That’s what I mean by putting my money where my mouth is', Elon Musk about the leasing for Tesla S @BloombergNow bloom.bg/XHYovL
— José Soto Galindo · Tue, Apr 02 2013 16:01:35

San Francisco Giants: Tweets from Opening Day

Deborah Petersen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:40:41 GMT

Here's a collection of photos & tweets from the opening day of baseball season: The World Series Champions San Francisco Giants #sfgiants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Mon, Apr 01 2013 14:40:41

Whether they were sitting in the stands, at a bar or at their desk at work, San Francisco Giants fans rejoiced in the opening day of Major League Baseball, and tweeted their chants of "beat LA!" Fans were watching from Tennessee to Washington D.C., from Colorado to Oregon, and of course, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

#DefendTheTitle #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/lofJY9gy0b · San Francisco Giants

The Giants started the season in Los Angeles.

A beautiful day for #SFGiants #OpeningDay #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/gpMzEiBALu · San Francisco Giants

#SFGiants viewing party. #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/aqrKqPSt3H · jessica g.

Fans dusted off their Giants gear.

Giants game day opener!! #SF #SFGiants #Giants #TogetherWe'reGiant #Gigantes pic.twitter.com/zP7As5w67D · HumboldtHunny420

baseball's back!! LET'S GO @SFGiants!!! #BeatLA #2012WorldSeriesChamps @SFGiantsFans
— B.J. Encina · Mon, Apr 01 2013 13:20:43

Got my lucky socks on #SFGiants @SFGiants #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/BtLbVRWeLA · Sarah Cloud

“@SFGiants: Where are you watching today’s #SFGiants #OpeningDay? Share you pix with us #BeatLA” New Orleans, LA ❤ pic.twitter.com/ldyZUqgUsG · Hillary Scholl

Watching the #SFGiants season opener with my father. The biggest Giants fan I know besides myself. Nice hat. pic.twitter.com/5gg6Gmn747 · SuckaFree

The San Francisco 49ers offered their best wishes

Thanks for the support last season @SFGiants. Good luck on your quest. #OpeningDay #SFUnite pic.twitter.com/tR2Rw6gfSW · San Francisco 49ers

Good to see #SFGiants and #BeatLA trending :) pic.twitter.com/R0j4ZEO4Wt · Katie ✌

There were couples with mixed allegiances

Rivals @SFGiants @LADodgers #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/NWQYb846lq · Jody Gomes

And, families with the same allegiance

We're ready for #OpeningDay. #SFGiants #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/mMuRponljs · David

Happy Opening Day! Another season of being the reigning World Champions! Go #SFGiants!!! pic.twitter.com/XRC6lEuSkO · Luigi Francisco Seal

Marco Scutaro gets ready for his 1st #SFGiants #OpeningDay entering today w/ 20 game hitting streak #BeatLA pic.twitter.com/FwkYoijmrz · San Francisco Giants

North Korea targets U.S. cities, social media reacts with humor, skepticism

Deborah Petersen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:27:47 GMT

As news came down that North Korea is supposedly threatening specific U.S. cities, many on social media found it difficult to take any of this seriously. Austin, Texas, naturally, was one of the most vocal, while some wondered why their city was snubbed. Still, some could not help wonder: what if?

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Fri, Mar 29 2013 12:27:47

Photographs from North Korea included maps apparently showing that among the targets are Washington D.C. , San Diego, Honolulu, and Austin. Or was it Los Angeles and Dallas? It is hard to tell.

North Korea 'readies rockets to attack United States targets' http://t.co/wEZ9xdnN7f http://t.co/zFL0OqMA3Q · Oliver Hampel

North Korea Releases New Photos That Reveal Its 'US Mainland Strike Plan' In ...

As part of the warning, North Korea has published two new images in a local paper (via Reuters) and what people are noticing is the backg...

Further analysis of North Korea's map: Kim Jong Un aiming missiles at San Diego, Dallas, Washington D.C. http://t.co/dzYkupQrPS · Eli

Wow North Korea planning to strike Austin Texas, San Diego, Honolulu and Washington DC. Read more: http://t.co/At0gOHOlih
— Pran Piru · Fri, Mar 29 2013 10:44:53

While the U.S. made plans to bolster its missle defenses, social media lit up with quips and skepticism.

North Korea Steps Up Its Threats, Drawing US Rebuke

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean state media said Friday that the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, had ordered his missile units to be...

US bolsters missile defenses to counter North Korea threat: Hagel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans on Friday to bolster missile defenses in response to “irresponsible ...

There was reaction from San Diego

The pics I saw of North Korea's "high tech" equipment looked like props from a shitty 1960's science fiction movie. Don't worry San Diego.
— Fa-Q · Fri, Mar 29 2013 08:58:25

If north korea does bomb there is a super high chance theyd bomb san diego for the huge navy @alan_ech
— carla platero · Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:35:45

North Korea entering "combat posture" to strike military bases on US mainland, Hawaii, and Guam. Does this mean San Diego? @Reuters
— Quinn Sullivan · Mon, Mar 25 2013 23:50:26

I live in San Diego... North Korea aint scaring me. Like ypu could even get a missle to Hawaii. Lol bitch please.
— Маркус Джилс · Tue, Mar 26 2013 01:00:52

From Honolulu, there was skepticism, but also a plan, in case the worst happened.

Hawaiians are laid back about North Korean threats http://t.co/wavPaUoWNc
— legionar · Fri, Mar 29 2013 08:26:24

Despite threat, North Korea poses little danger to Hawaii, experts say: The latest threat issued by ... http://t.co/YeN0ep3swL #honolulu
— Honolulu News · Tue, Mar 26 2013 22:40:19

'Shelter-in-place' if North Korea strikes Hawaii | KHON2 Hawaii's News Leader http://t.co/5TvAhbwBjA
— Stevie B · Tue, Mar 26 2013 23:04:25

Calm down, everyone. If North Korea fired a missile at Honolulu, they'd be lucky if it hit Haiphong. #notyourmostadvancedmilitary
— A Gay Like Me · Fri, Mar 29 2013 09:36:25

I can't believe North Korea wants to harm Hawaii and Washington D.C. I didn't even get to go to Hawaii yet!!
— Mariam Khan · Thu, Mar 28 2013 20:02:33

There was reaction to the thought of a missile being aimed at the nation's capital.

World Series Social Media/San Jose Mercury News

Deborah Petersen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:27:42 GMT

During the World Series between the San Francisco Giants & Detroit, the San Jose Mercury News pulled out all the social media stops. Besides doing the usual blogging, posting and curation of tweets, we put together at least a dozen Storify stories and chatted on Google + Hangouts. A selection:

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Tue, Mar 26 2013 14:27:42

Assistant Sports Editor Mark Conley sliced off memorable game moments and key players in these three Storify stories: Marco Scutaro, the little second baseman who could; Ryan Vogelsong remains Vogelstrong and Detroit's Doug Fister getting hit by a pitch.

World Series: Who else but Marco Scutaro to put Giants over the top?

The little second baseman who could. Of course that was the man who knocked in the World Series-winning run Sunday night in Detroit. The ...

World Series: Giants' Ryan Vogelsong remains Vogelstrong in ...

Storify by Mark Conley · Sat, Oct 27 2012 21:58:25. 0. 0 .... World Series: Who else but Marco Scutaro to put Giants over the top? by m...

World Series Game 2: Scary moment for Detroit's Doug Fister (with images, tweets) · markconley

The Tigers pitcher took a solid Gregor Blanco line drive right off the side of the head. Somehow he was completely unfazed and continued ...

We did not leave out the fans. Online Coordinator George Kelly curated fan tweets and photos, some of them tweeted to us through a hashtag we set up for that purpose. After the Giants' win, we used the hashtag again during the victory parade. Fans sent us Instagram photos which we put in a Storify, and we even published five of those photos in the newspaper, yes, the newspaper. A sampling of the fan Storify stories follow:

How @SFGiants fans saw #WorldSeries Game 1 (with images, tweets) · allaboutgeorge

Around the San Francisco Bay Area, thousands thrilled to the Fall Classic's opening contest Wednesday evening against the American League...

San Francisco Giants fans get pumped up for World Series Game 2 ...

Oct 25, 2012 ... After Wednesday s wild opening, San Francisco Bay Area baseball fans rooted fiercely for Thursday evening against the ...

We also took our game to Google +, holding Google + Hangouts live from AT&T Park in San Francisco and from Comerica Park in Detroit. We embedded these on our website as YouTube videos. Two of the Hangouts are here:

Live from AT&T Park: Join us for a Google + Hangout chat

Join San Jose Mercury News Sports Writer Darren Sabedra and Social Media Editor Deborah Petersen at 4 p.m. today for a Google + Hangout a...

World Series Game 3: Pregame Google+ Hangout

Join Bay Area News Group sportswriter Carl Steward from Comerica Park in Detroit for a chat before the start of Game 3 of the World Serie...

Facebook goes red over same sex marriage, but does it matter?

Deborah Petersen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:29:58 GMT

As the U.S. Supreme Court debated California's Proposition 8 ban on same sex marriage Tuesday, Facebook turned red as users changed their profile photos to the equality symbol. That prompted a debate on Facebook on whether such a social media movement makes a difference.

Storified by Deborah Petersen · Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:29:58

Can the simple act of changing your profile photo can make a difference in a Supreme Court case. Some people were doubtful, but others said the act may seem simple, but it is powerful. The following illustrates the back and forth debate on that question as Facebook turned red & pink.

Does your FB page look like this? RT Literally what my Facebook feed looks like right now. Amazing. #Prop8 #equality http://t.co/AbVpcgQ8Ds · The War Room

Pretty cool to look at my friends list and see all the red #unitedformarriage red. #SCOTUS
— Ashley Wheeland · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:08:31

Facebook is going red today. SCOTUS, please pay attention.
— Ben Whitmore · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:29:03

I think its interesting how everyone on Facebook thinks that changing their profile photo in support of gay marriage is a positive thing. Don't get me wrong here, I get that people like to show their support for their causes on here and all, but what is the real effect here? I mean, do people really think that having a shitload of peoples profile photos being the same symbol is somehow going to magically influence the Supreme Court hearings today? Like its some kind of mystical good luck talisman? At some point in the oral arguments are we going to hear testimony to the effect of "Your Honor, currently there are XX million people in support of equal rights for gay marriage on Facebook" It just all seems rather silly to me.
— Daniel Spisak · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:08:22

How you can use #SocialMedia for GOOD today: http://t.co/lrkAptKVnV <#marriageequality #scotus #prop8>
— Natasha Jarmick · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:46:29

I am heartened that so many people have taken the "equality" symbol for their profile pic today. However, I do find it ironic that our protest is being staged on facebook, and our target, SCOTUS, is so anti-technology that they won't allow even still cameras in the court room.
— Collin Sullivan · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:28:39

Facebook Turns Red as SCOTUS Marriage Equality Hearings Begin http://ow.ly/2vK0xr
— John Francies · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:33:36

My facebook feed is lighting up with red equality. Here's hoping SCOTUS takes a stand and proves once again that the US really is the land of the free.
— Meredith Lucio · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:44:04

Facebook seems to have discovered that obscure Supreme Court rule that the side w the most red equal signs wins. #SCOTUS #prop8
— Andrew J. · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:45:13

All of this red on facebook brings a tear to my eye. I just wanna give everyone a hug and a kitten for your support! Thank you. <3
— Jared Williams-Staben · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:53:14

I know some people are on our side but don't want to change their profile pics and that is totally cool and up to them, but can I just say that I am LOVING all the red boxes I'm seeing today? This has me so happy to see all the positivity floating on the interwebs! Keep it going, Facebook friends! :)
— Melissa Thurman · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:55:29

Am I able to support gay marriage without changing my profile picture?
— Angel Varak-Iglar · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:25:33

The pink and red version of the HRC logo as my profile picture is my way of joining a movement on Facebook to show my support of marriage equality. As the SCOTUS begins discussing same sex marriage laws today. I always have been, and always will be a supporter of full marriage equality across the United States for same sex couples. Im queer friendly, an ally, whatever you want to call me. No negative or hateful comments will stay on my page, and frankly if this statement offends you please feel free to unfriend me both on Facebook and in real life ;)
— Katelin Durnal Pgbhq Pmojd · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:01:04

Huge fan of marriage equality. Not a fan of facebook viral memes. I fully support the rights of all my friends to marry the people they love, but I won't be changing my profile pic.
— Kelly McCullough · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:10:55

My avatar isn't a red equality sign. Not doing what everyone else is doing makes me a Bad Gay and now I have to opposite-marry a Kardashian.
— Rob Byrnes · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:26:29

I'm all for equality, and I hope SCOTUS does the right thing and shuts prop 8 down. That said, my Facebook feed right now looks like it's been shanghaied by overzealous Mark Rothko fans.
— Scott Gold · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:19:05

So I wasn't going to change my photo because I know a facebook trend will have absolutely no effect on the SCOTUS but it is really heartening to scroll through my feed and see all the red
— Dana Schmidt · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:08:13

By choosing to copy and display Sal Magnone 's blue and yellow Equal sign, rather than the red and pink of Mike Brennan or Eduardo Bacares 's Equal sign, have I unwittingly joined a separate faction of Equality supporters? Can we be divided in our Equality? Is there a wiki yet that will assign a particular personal cause to my choice of colors? This seems to have gotten complicated. Lets simplify: "Friends don't let friends be bigots" We'll said Smike. NB: This flies in the face of my usual anti-political FB stance but I think it's important enough to stand with the many friends (both on Facebook and not) that I've had over the years that deserve to live their lives and not have their happiness dictated by others. I consider it more of a common sense issue than a political cause. Feel free to unfriend if you can't get past this.
— John Regan · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:10:59

My facebook feed is a sea of red today. very cool.
— C. N. Burke Jr. · Tue, Mar 26 2013 08:58:03