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Google Moves Away From 'Palestinian Territories' to 'Palestine' on Website

KQED News — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:01:20 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) - Google is de facto recognizing a state of Palestine - at least on its local home page in the Palestinian territories.

Storified by KQED News · Fri, May 03 2013 14:01:20

Wow, this headline. Google now an official actor on the world stage >> Search engine Google recognises #Palestine aljazeera.com/news/middleeas…
— mai-linh hong · Fri, May 03 2013 11:43:13

Google run by extremists -Google incorrectly changes Palestinian location from 'Territories' to 'Palestine' foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/0…
— PureJoy · Fri, May 03 2013 11:52:44

Who needs the UN? Google turns 'Palestine' into state by changing its name on hom… #Google bit.ly/13RqKn0 pic.twitter.com/hpxbVedgTa · Smart Thumb

Slate France : Google reconnaît la Palestine. goo.gl/mag/DHPVp1n
— Soundy · Fri, May 03 2013 11:49:02

Well if Google recognizes Palestine, then that's settled >>> montrealgazette.com/news/Google+ch…
— Kenny Mnemonic · Fri, May 03 2013 11:48:02

If you say a lie long enough it becomes a "fact"- Scary!! “@Jerusalem_Post: Google recognizes Palestine thru tagline bit.ly/138ls6M”
— Rita Goldstone · Fri, May 03 2013 11:47:09

Google FINALLY recognises #Palestine as a COUNTRY. That's just 1 teeny step. Don't get excited until they are treated fairly.
— Ancient|Modern Islam · Fri, May 03 2013 12:08:17

@IndiaToday grossss...tomorrow they will recognize kashmir also...#google #palestine
— Varun Rajpurohit · Fri, May 03 2013 11:58:12

Really getting tired of Google playing politics. I have other options Google. Careful who you piss off. goo.gl/mHcu1 #tcot
— DRW · Fri, May 03 2013 11:54:31

Local Reactions: LucasArts Shuttered

KQED News — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:52:22 GMT

Disney has shut down San Francisco-based LucasArts, the popular video game developer famous for its "Star Wars" video games. Around 150 staff received layoff notices, according to reports.

Storified by KQED News · Wed, Apr 03 2013 14:52:22

The first report:

Disney has shut down LucasArts. bit.ly/17djd4O
— Kotaku · Wed, Apr 03 2013 10:27:15

Bay Area gamers and developers take to Twitter to express their dismay and share childhood memories of LucasArts games.

Wow. Truly the end of a gaming legend. I can't tell you how many hours I gave to #LucasArts. Thank you. kotaku.com/disney-shuts-d…
— Garen J. Torikian · Wed, Apr 03 2013 12:41:22

@s_words No more LucasArts means no more Jar Jar Bomba Racing. :(
— Kevin Chiou · Wed, Apr 03 2013 12:35:10

If what you say is true, sorry Lucasarts friends. The force will be with you...always.
— Jonathan Long · Wed, Apr 03 2013 10:35:13

My condolences to everyone at LucasArts that lost their jobs. Mostly, I'm regretful that we never got to see that Full Throttle sequel.
— Adam Edgmond · Wed, Apr 03 2013 12:16:11

Wow...LucasArts...going to miss how many amazing games they published...some of my favorite of all-time... #childhoodmemories
— Ben Kvalo · Wed, Apr 03 2013 11:20:54

On Instagram, a RIP logo riffs on the original LucasArts logo.

#RIP #starwars #battlefront #disney #gaming #gamer #movies #videogames #1313 #starwars1313 #igdaily #lucasarts #gamestagram · Rodney Luis

NPR's 'Talk of the Nation' Discontinued: Your Reactions

KQED News — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:13:11 GMT

NPR announced Friday that the call-in news talk show "Talk of the Nation" will be discontinued. Executives say public radio has a glut of vibrant call-in shows involving national issues and that the decision is not budget motivated. "Here and Now," from Boston's WBUR, will replace it on NPR.

Storified by KQED News · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:13:11

It is sad. It is true. BUT we've got about 120 shows left, so stay with us! http://t.co/ivemfhgB7U
— Talk of the Nation · Fri, Mar 29 2013 07:08:24

NPR To Discontinue 'Talk Of The Nation' : NPR

NPR announced Friday morning that it will no longer produce the Monday-to-Thursday call-in show Talk of the Nation . It will be replaced ...

'Here & Now' To Expand; 'Talk Of The Nation' To End

National Public Radio is ending Talk of the Nation after 21 years on the air, and will seek to replace it in a new strategic partnership with WBUR's Here & Now. Talk of the Nation, broadcast by more than 400 stations nationwide, will stop production at the end of June.

The overwhelming public response has been disappointment:

This had better be an early April Fool's prank
— Felix Hunziker · Fri, Mar 29 2013 09:02:54

I love listening to Talk of the Nation. Public Radio will be poorer for its demise.
— Adrianne Cee · Fri, Mar 29 2013 09:21:29

NO!! This is crazy, we hear about things that so much of the rest of media gloss over or miss completely AND we can engage personally. I hope they don't take it off the air
— Roxanne Kohlin · Fri, Mar 29 2013 09:34:11

People are especially upset over the loss of host Neal Conan, a public radio veteran. Conan said he plans to leave NPR altogether.

NPR execs say @totn host Neal Conan decides to leave network after more than 3 decades; intends to offer jobs to all staffers
— David Folkenflik · Fri, Mar 29 2013 06:30:05

Dreadful loss. Neal Conan is one of the few hosts remaining who is truly respectful of and patient with those who call in to the show. His guests are always more important than his own ego. A rarity in today's world.
— Ellie Trevarthen · Fri, Mar 29 2013 08:37:38

Neal Conan is the smartest person I've ever worked with, one of the smartest I've ever known. @totn
— dustindwyer · Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:27:27

Below, Neal Conan talks to Fred Andrle at a live taping of "Talk of the Nation" several years ago.

TOTN Live in Columbus - 1/19/2005 · timjeby

There is relief that Science Friday is sticking around, but so far, the reaction about "Here and Now" as its replacement is mixed. PRI describes the show as a "news magazine for those who want the latest news and expanded conversation on today's hot-button topics: public affairs, foreign policy, science and technology, the arts and more." It features a combination of recorded, in-depth looks at news stories and conversations with national figures and newsmakers.

Do something OUTSIDE the Northeast for a change, please!
— Brady Bragg · Fri, Mar 29 2013 07:04:50

Can't believe #NPR is replacing @totn with #HereAndNow. I'm hesitant...There's only so much long form backed with smooth jazz I can take...
— Chris Kotterman · Fri, Mar 29 2013 08:59:17

Sad to hear @TOTN is going off-air - was good reporting. Congrats to @WBUR for picking up the slot - also a winner.
— Josef Blumenfeld · Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:09:47

Whoa. @hereandnow chief Kathleen McKenna applauded @WBUR as it's announced,we're expanding! Stay tuned! http://t.co/iFHHEbn0q0 · Robin Young

Live: DOMA at the U.S. Supreme Court

KQED News — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:24:52 GMT

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Even if a same-sex couple is legally married in a state, they still do not have access to the federal benefits opposite-sex married couples have.

Storified by KQED News · Wed, Mar 27 2013 13:24:52

Highlights from the hearing

On the purpose of federal marriage benefits:

JUSTICE ALITO: Suppose we look just at the estate tax provision that's at issue in this case, which provides specially favorable treatment to a married couple, as opposed to any other individual or economic unit. What was the purpose of that? Was the purpose of that really to foster traditional marriage, or was Congress just looking for a convenient category to capture households that function as a unified economic unit?

On the president's responsibility to enforce the law:

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: I would have thought your answer would be that the Executive's obligation to execute the law includes the obligation to execute the law consistent with the Constitution. And if he has made a determination that executing the law by enforcing the terms is unconstitutional, I don't see why he doesn't have the courage of his convictions and execute not only the statute, but do it consistent with his view of the Constitution, rather than saying, oh, we'll wait till the Supreme Court tells us we have no choice.

On states' power vs. federal power:

JUSTICE KENNEDY: Well, [DOMA] applies to over, what, 1,100 federal laws, I think we are saying....Which, in our society, means that the federal government is intertwined with the citizens' day-to-day life, you are at real risk of running in conflict with what has always been thought to be the essence of the State police power, which is to regulate marriage, divorce, custody.

On DOMA creating two classes of marriage:

JUSTICE GINSBERG: It's, as Justice Kennedy said, 1,100 statues, and it affects every area of life. And so he was really diminishing what the State has said is marriage. You're saying, no, State said two kinds of marriage; the full marriage, and then this sort of skim milk marriage.

On the Justice Department not defending the law:

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: No, it's not just -- it's not unusual. It's totally unprecedented.

On 'new world' in which the Justice Department doesn't defend the law:

JUSTICE SCALIA: When I was at the Office of Legal Counsel, there was an opinion...which says that the Attorney General will defend the laws of the United States, except in two circumstances:

Number one, where the basis for the alleged unconstitutionality has to do with presidential powers....The second situation is where no possible rational argument could be made in defense of it.

Now, neither of those situations exists here. And I'm wondering if we're living in this new world where the Attorney General can simply decide, yeah, it's unconstitutional, but it's not so unconstitutional that I'm not willing to enforce it, if we're in this new world, I -- I don't want these cases like this to come before this Court all the time.

And I think they will come all the time if that's -- if that's -- if that's the new regime in the Justice Department that we're dealing with.

Another great courtroom sketch by Dana Verkouteren of today's historic #DOMA hearing before the #SCOTUS, via @AP http://t.co/7P44hUWk1O · Andrew Tavani

KQED's Scott Shafer caught up with Shannon Minter, the legal director of the National Center for Lesbian rights, based in San Francisco.

"I was really encouraged by today's argument," Minter said. "I think that enough justices have serious questions about whether the federal government has the power to enact a law like DOMA and also have real questions about whether they had a legitimate reason to do so."

"If you like it, you should be able to put a ring on it" --Beyoncé on #MarriageEquality #DOMA #Prop8 #LOVE
— Susan Velazquez · Wed, Mar 27 2013 11:50:18

San Francisco resident Karen Golinski (right) and her spouse Amy Cunninghis got married in 2008 in California when it was legal. But when Golinski, a federal employee, was unable to add Cunninghis to her health care plan thanks to DOMA, she sued in federal court. The outcome of today's arguments before the Supreme Court could determine the outcome of her case.

"I'm tired of my life being so much harder than everybody else's," Golinski told KQED's Scott Shafer last week. "I just want it to be the same. I'm not asking for special benefits or special privileges. I just want to be treated equally like all my neighbors."

Golinski and Cunninghis · KQED News

Audio and transcripts released for this morning's arguments:

Audio, Transcript of Supreme Court DOMA Oral Arguments | KQED News Fix

On Wednesday morning the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Listen to the ...

Our reporter Lyle Denniston's first take on the #DOMA argument (to be updated later today) http://t.co/NlRGQVMyUY
— SCOTUSblog · Wed, Mar 27 2013 10:36:13

Live now: Pelosi speaks from outside the Supreme Court. "I'm very optimistic that DOMA will be struck down." http://t.co/nEISV4ppfk
— WNYC Radio · Wed, Mar 27 2013 10:17:28

Pelosi: We knew this was inevitable. Our job in San Francisco in a large gay community was to shorten the distance.
— LJ. Scott · Wed, Mar 27 2013 10:24:17

Pelosi on Paul Clement defending DOMA in court: "What a stale role to play in life."
— jennifer bendery · Wed, Mar 27 2013 10:25:51

Update: DOMA defense will not make a statement.

"There are two kinds of marriage: Full marriage and the skim-milk marriage." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg #SCOTUS #DOMA
— Gabe Ortíz · Wed, Mar 27 2013 09:46:58

Edie Windsor, the center of today's case, sued to overturn DOMA. Windsor was required to pay more than $360,000 in inheritance taxes after her wife Thea Spyer passed away because the federal government did not recognize her marriage, even though it was legal in the state of New York. Learn more about her on NPR.

The crowd is falling in love with the 84-year old:

To put it simply, Edie is the star today. It was a wild scene outside #SCOTUS today.
— Chris Geidner · Wed, Mar 27 2013 10:01:17

Edie Windsor walked out and blew kisses to the crowd, how do you not adore her?
— danielle · Wed, Mar 27 2013 09:42:51

Edie Windsor is the cutest!!! U.S. v. Windsor #MarriageEquality #SCOTUS #equailty ❤
— Brian Joel · Wed, Mar 27 2013 09:51:59

@dorothysnarker Already decided. My weekend crush is Edie Windsor. #SCOTUS #unitedformarriage #time4marriage
— Lara Hayes · Wed, Mar 27 2013 09:43:27

I love it that Edie Windsor is in need of folks to repeat the Q b/c of her old age hearing loss. She's a real live human being. OUR GRANDMA!
— Lesbian Dad · Wed, Mar 27 2013 09:43:54

Live: Prop. 8 at the Supreme Court

KQED News — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:52:14 GMT

After almost five years Proposition 8 had its day at the Supreme Court. Follow KQED on Wednesday during the Defense of Marriage hearing.

Storified by KQED News · Tue, Mar 26 2013 15:52:14

Prop 8, Protests at the Supreme Court on 3/26/13 · Erin Scott Photography

Thousands of people waited outside the Supreme Court throughout the day.

United for marriage rally #prop8 #doma #supremecourt #dclove · rachmjacobs

Reverend Paul Berghout from Virginia told KQED's Jacob Fenston outside the courthouse: “Marriage is defined by the union of one man and one woman and that’s something that’s good for society, but also the truth, I believe according to my faith and according to even reasoning naturally.”

Californians Against Prop. 8 · KQED News

Californians Sophie Krensky, left, and Katie Wynne waited outside the Supreme Court before the oral arguments on Proposition 8. Krensky grew up with lesbian parents in Sonoma and says the idea that banning same-sex marriage strengthens families is wrong: "It's just not true and it's incredibly hurtful."

Free to Marry · KQED News

Gahan Kelley and Bonnie Nemeth were two of the 18,000 people married in California during the brief moment in time that same sex couples could marry. The two now live in Virginia, and waited outside the Supreme Court building during the hearing.

“It’s true about the arc of history bending towards justice, its really true, I’ve seen it so much in my lifetime, through so many social justice movements that it just seems like it’s our time,” Kelley told KQED's Jacob Fenston.

KQED's Scott Shafer in D.C. reported that outside the court, the mood was excited and even festive. "It was intense but civilized," Shafer said.

"Not long ago, our marriage was illegal." #SCOTUS #Prop8 http://t.co/CbC106LLEn · Gabriel Arana

The Supreme Court has released recorded audio from the Prop. 8 oral arguments. Listen below, or read the transcripts on News Fix.

Supreme Court Proposition 8 Oral Arguments

Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 on California's Proposition 8.

KQED's Scott Shafer, who was in the courtroom for the arguments, reports that both sides seemed to struggle with their arguments. Charles Cooper, who argued on behalf of Prop. 8 supporters, had difficulty proving that same-sex marriage causes real harm. Ted Olson, who argued on behalf of Prop. 8 opponents, had difficulty proving marriage is a fundamental right.

Shafer said the big takeaway was that the justices are looking at the issue very cautiously - they don't seem ready to make a big, sweeping declaration on the right to marry.

49% now support #SameSexMarriage, 44% opposed; in 2003, 53% were opposed and 33% were in favor http://t.co/5CuCnXs1Xr http://t.co/bXItiDXQBP · Pew Research Center

Oral argument audio and transcripts are now available from the #Prop8 case -> http://t.co/tQFMrnPwTF
— KQED News · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:01:01

"Marriage is not a civil right," says Rev. Dr. Wanda Rolon, an influential social conservative in Puerto Rico, speaking at the National Organization for Marriage on the National Mall. "[Marriage] is an institution that possesses cultural and legal recognition due to the unique benefits it has to children, adults and families."

Brian Brown of National Organization for Marriage leads #marchformarriage @marriagemarch http://t.co/p4HInS3EIJ · Brad K

The last time the Supreme Court took up marriage equality, it struck down the ban on interracial marriage. Loving v. Virginia was decided 46 years ago. Learn more.

The Supreme Court eventually struck down the ban on interracial marriage in its landmark "Loving v. Virginia" ruling in 1967
— West Wing Reports · Tue, Mar 26 2013 09:21:31

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom's office released this statement: When the city of San Francisco started on this journey in 2004, we were very aware that marrying same-sex couples would lead to litigation. We were also cognizant that we could have moved forward with a legal battle without challenging state law. But discrimination and inequality is as much about people as it is the law, and in marrying Phyllis Lyon and the late Del Martin, a loving committed couple of 50 years, we put a human face to marriage inequality.

Possible outcomes: There are five possible decisions the justices could make. Watch KQED's "This Week In Northern California" below for analysis or read about the options.

Memorial for Santa Cruz Officers

KQED News — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:37:53 GMT

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RT @CornellBarnard: Santa Cruz police officers ready to lead motorcade to fallen officers memorial http://pic.twitter.com/WOEMG6voWK #santacruzpolice · MercNews

Motorcade arrives at HP Pavilion #scpdfallenofficers #scpd #santacruzpolice #scsnews http://pic.twitter.com/NE5NBTpGXB · Genelle King Heim

#SantaCruzPolice officers being told to go inside HP. Onlookers outside hugging http://pic.twitter.com/f1U7ttOCWn · Janine De la Vega

Bomb sniffing dogs from @SanJosePD doing security sweep inside HP Pavillion before memorial for #SantaCruzPolice http://pic.twitter.com/KenvepfvnW · Janine De la Vega

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

KQED News — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:23:07 GMT

These photos and videos document the dramatic start and triumphant finish of the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, as well as the rescue of a struggling swimmer.

Storified by KQED News · Mon, Mar 04 2013 11:23:07

2012 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Swim Start · awbjr9871

Great picture of the start of one of Triathlons iconic events, The Escape From Alcatraz http://pic.twitter.com/u2jxGNvGYo It's on a long bucket list · Paul Deen

Escape from Alcatraz 3/3/2013 Tough swimmer she is! But today she did not finish... · menloparko

Escape from Alcatraz! http://pic.twitter.com/i95C7nVQbr · Justin Jackson

Rough day at the Escape from Alcatraz Tri yesterday, one death and 150 others pulled from the water. Even though the date was moved from June to March this year, the water temps were pretty much the same as when I did it. http://www.dailynews.com/breakingnews/ci_22711439/triathlete-dies-during-escape-from-alcatraz-swim-leg
— Kevin Shaw · Mon, Mar 04 2013 09:03:57

Escape Alcatraz Triathlon. Wow. http://twitpic.com/c86szg · Icy Magno

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Swim 2013 San Francisco California (4/4) · kevinsyoza

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Bike 2013 San Francisco California (3/5) · kevinsyoza

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Run 2013 San Francisco California (2/4) · kevinsyoza

Javier Gomez Noya I finally escaped from Alcatraz with the first victory of the year, I really enjoyed the race and its race courses. I managed to escape successfully from Alcatraz with the first victory of the year. Fairly consistent hard swimming and bike.Quiet in the race, enjoying spectacular circuit. Highly recommended career! I finally escaped from Alcatraz with the first victory of the year, I really enjoyed the race and its race courses
— Sportslab.si · Mon, Mar 04 2013 09:55:29

Javier Gómez Noya gana la "Escapada de Alcatraz". http://pic.twitter.com/HTKKHITdmY ¡Enhorabuena @Jgomeznoya! · Nerea Pita

Raised a bunch of money thanks to team ROCK at escape from Alcatraz triathlon. http://twitpic.com/c8g0ka · R.O.C.K.

Twitter Reacts to the Golden State Warriors' New Uniforms

KQED News — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:26:40 GMT

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@DalMcM7 what is wrong with your team??? #warriors #terribleuniforms http://pic.twitter.com/8DFTTGy4" · Adam Baldwin

Bring back short shorts! @warriors #GSWarriors
— Mandy Marks · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:32:45

Warriors sleeve jersey decision = BAD
— Al · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:11:37

NONE of the yellow's match RT @edthesportsfan: First look at the new adizero short sleeve uniform system #Warriors http://instagr.am/p/Vm16jhgH2q/ · Sirvallient Maivia

SMFH RT @edthesportsfan: Back view of the new #Warriors alternate uniform. Thoughts? http://instagr.am/p/Vm2GnpAH29/ · Master Swami Tsu Lin

The Warriors' new tight-fighting uniforms make the players look like they're wearing jerseys 2 sizes too small. #BadIdea
— Evan O'Sullivan · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:09:01

The #GSWarriors a soccer team Now? Wassup wid dem new Adidas jerseys bruh? #Wack
— 4D-RPL · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:09:28

.@Warriors my Mom said I'm not allowed to wear your new "jersey" because kids at school will pick on me.
— Play 60 Kid · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:08:59

I hate the warriors new uniforms, they look like cyclists
— Brandon Giaimo · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:09:42

the new warriors jerseys are uh, yeah, um, nice
— Woody Baptiste❤ · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:10:20

New Warriors shorts > New Warriors jerseys
— Buzz Lightyear · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:10:15

Kinda like the warriors jerseys
— Austin · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:11:32

The new Golden State Warriors jerseys have built in sleeves and it look sooooo hot
— Noah Klingborg · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:11:15

Slow news day in the NBA when @treykerby is going in depth on the Warriors crime against basketball fashion.
— Adam Howes · Mon, Feb 11 2013 14:09:37

Raiders Fans Tweet and Post About the 49ers' Super Bowl Loss...

KQED News — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:48:19 GMT

and 49ers fans respond.

Storified by KQED News · Mon, Feb 04 2013 14:48:19

I'm not so mad that the #49ers lost. I'm more pissed about the #raiders fans I have to hear from
— mark solo · Sun, Feb 03 2013 19:52:46

My synopsis of the Super Bowl, a day later: Raider fans too happy, 49er fans too mad
— Michael Wagaman · Mon, Feb 04 2013 10:41:24

Now that Super Bowl is over. I got two words RAIDER NATION!!!!!
— Lorenza Zo Coleman · Mon, Feb 04 2013 12:30:35

If your a #Raiders fan then you have to be against the #Niners. You're either #EastBay or not. #49ers
— Pete Puebla Jr. · Sun, Feb 03 2013 15:33:36

I know I got hella 49ners fan but sorry, it's against my religion to root for them. #RaidersNation
— AlissaMarie · Sun, Feb 03 2013 13:04:17

Last week i was teaching my 2nd graders about the gold miners the 49ers. And them bad ass kids was like "niners suck" #ilovemy kids #raiders
— ShaMekia · Sun, Feb 03 2013 09:21:34

I can understand the so called "friction" between Niner and Raider fans (kinda). But it makes me chuckle when I see Raider fans going hard today. A Raiders fan cheering for a Niners loss is like a man driving a 1974 Dodge Dart with no windows, muffler, or seats laughing and cheering at his neighbor because his neighbors Bentley is in the shop. LOL!
— Jamaal Dennis · Mon, Feb 04 2013 13:11:07

I'd rather not make it, then lose by 3 at the end, you guys must feel like failures #49ers... ( #Raiders fan)
— Andrew Klein · Sun, Feb 03 2013 20:35:29

Sad day today for 49er fans, at least we made it to the bowl which is so super. 30 other teams wish they had made it and Yes I know we all ended up losing but at least I can say we were there while the rest of you Haters were watching it from your couches.
— Chris Armstrong · Mon, Feb 04 2013 11:27:24

Next year it'll be silver and black confetti #raidersnation
— Bobby Humphries · Sun, Feb 03 2013 19:53:19

#49ers - Go to the Super Bowl > #Raiders - 4-12 Trash
— SanFranGigante · Sun, Feb 03 2013 20:28:41

Some of these 49er fans feel the need to take out their pain on Raider fans. Smh just accept it you lost.
— Alex Den Bleyker · Mon, Feb 04 2013 11:12:46

#49ers I think the other bay team #Raiders could've done better in the game.
— Steven Parry · Sun, Feb 03 2013 18:22:07

So im guessing there are Riots in San Francisco and Partys in Oakland?? #Raiders #49ers
— Shawn Styles · Sun, Feb 03 2013 19:50:41

#RAIDERS fans amuse me... Sooooo much hate.. lol... If only they showed this much passion in there own game lol #NinerFaithful
— Jazzie · Mon, Feb 04 2013 07:41:24

Did the Niners play the raiders today? For some reason all you Niner fans are mad at the Raiders. lmao #raiders #niners #49ers #raidernation
— Josie · Sun, Feb 03 2013 19:57:33

Why are raider fans acting all childish? Last time I checked the #raiders are at home watching the #49ers. At least #49ers Madethe SuperBowl
— Angelo Aquino · Sun, Feb 03 2013 19:57:24

#49ers finish right where the #Raiders finish : no Super Bowl ring..
— Coach Sweat · Sun, Feb 03 2013 20:01:40

Pretty Sad how #Raiders fans are more excited when #49ers lose than when their own team wins. #pathetic
— Samuel Perez · Sun, Feb 03 2013 20:00:10

Hey #49ers fans, sorry for the loss. You played a good game, keep your head up. Hey #Raiders fans, great party last night LMAO
— AJaxx · Mon, Feb 04 2013 07:44:25

How San Francisco 49ers Fans are Preparing for the Super Bowl

KQED News — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:28:01 GMT

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@Freakyjean95 couldn’t sleep #Kaepernicking all night #49ers #turnup http://pic.twitter.com/aXwcZy2F · De La Q, Z

My heart is racing. @49ers bring home the W. #49erFaithful #GoldBlooded #WhosGotItBetterThanUs #QuestForSix http://pic.twitter.com/f45mk4Gd · bangus.

Good Luck @PatrickWillis52 from 3 generations of 49er fans!! #QuestforSix http://pic.twitter.com/Vx7qCe4j · Tiffany Pomfret

Here we go NINERS - #SB47 #49ers #QuestForSix #letsdothis http://pic.twitter.com/EEGpQo5h · sfpelosi

This week they've been getting their 49ers gear ready ...

#ninersnation #49ers #red&gold #SF #nfl ❤❤❤ http://pic.twitter.com/DI8SXLmo · OCTOBER 6 #BELIEVE

Today's outfit #49ers http://pic.twitter.com/sCEnEj2c · Nicholas_Najjar

Like @DeionSanders, must lay my fit out before the SuperBowl! #SB47 #49ers #Faithful #QuestforSix #turnup Go @49ers ! http://pic.twitter.com/BXyJO2gJ · De La Q, Z

@stancesocks don't make #49ers socks but these are close enough. Maybe after today they will though right @mickeydlx ? #questforsix · Francis Delfino

#Superbowl #party #nails #fashion #cute #red #gold #ready #49ers #football #hype · Brittany Alexandria

I wrote this on my hand.. Go 49ers:-) http://pic.twitter.com/lI4RIfY7 · Esmeralda Guerra

In case you're curious, this is how some of us out in Oakland are rolling for the 49ers today :) http://pic.twitter.com/Pgaj3YoK · Rob Majteles

stocking up on Super Bowl snacks ...

Getting our Super Bowl on for the #harbowl #sanfrancisco #49erfaithful #49ers @sibbyscupcakery great cupcakes! Thx! http://pic.twitter.com/BLP2zKr6 · Debbi

So ready for #SuperBowl #beyonce #49ers #goniners http://pic.twitter.com/kp6yvxBg · Chiaki Osaka

@JedYork @49ers #49ers cake for the big game! http://pic.twitter.com/6vPHD9S7 · Bill Garvey

Salute, game day mimosa. #gameday #49ers · Jeff

Go 49ers! http://pic.twitter.com/86tm5aia · Dane Golden

Ready for Game day!!! Super Bowl Mayhem!!! #superbowl #49ers #bbq #nationalholiday · Jorge Lopez Jr

.@PretzelCrisps 40 bags of Pretzel Crisps ready for tomorrow! #QuestForCrisps #QuestForSix http://pic.twitter.com/TJkZjq42 · Andy Lutzky