san francisco

San Francisco is the fourth-largest city in California. Despite the fact that it is not the largest city in the state, it is truly a major center of politics and culture. Its outspoken style and politically liberal climate have made San Francisco synonymous with the GLBT and green movements. Its tolerant outlook makes it a home to countless artists, musicians, and social experiments. Its bevy of colleges and universities and proximity to Silicon Valley make it a major home of technology; and it's just down the road from wine country, resulting in its status as an epicurean epicenter.

Although it is occasionally hamstrung by its own sense of irony, San Francisco (along with the greater Bay Area) consistently produces vast amounts of geek cool, sophisticated culture, and intellectual experimentation. Such Internet pillars as Wired and Yelp have their roots in San Francisco, as do revered blogs Laughing Squid and BoingBoing. Burning Man calls this city home, too.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “san francisco”

• [MP3] Citay: “Careful With That Hat”

  
  Knox Road — Authority: 432
  Citay , the ever-revolving collective from San Francisco, have announced their newest LP, Dream Get Together (due January 26 via Dead Oceans ), and are providing a free mp3 to preview the album. “Careful With That Hat” is much tighter and well-strung pop than previous Citay material, which progressed in a lazy ...
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• JetBlue, Hertz Jet & Drive Giveaway Promo

  
  Jetsettersblog — Authority: 160
  Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recognized JetBlue’s Terminal 5, also known as T5, as the Richard A. Griesbach Award of Excellence winner in the 2009 Airport Concessions Contest, which judged T5’s overall concession program best out of fifteen worthy nominees for its tenant mix, quality, ...
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• Kendall-Jackson Offers Slice of Wine Heaven

  
  Haute Living Magazine — Authority: 525
  The new offering from Kendall-Jackson surely has vino lovers everywhere raising their glasses in excitement. The popular, longstanding wine company is now offering a very personalized service to its dedicated followers. Though the service appropriately comes just in time for the holidays, the tailored service makes ...
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• Select Registry Distinguished Inns Holiday, Winter Values

  
  Jetsettersblog — Authority: 160
  Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America announced holiday and winter packages available at select member properties. mong the offers, the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Va., has the Ring in the New Year package, which includes a two-night stay, New Year’s Eve afternoon tea and sandwiches, five-course ...
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• San Francisco Luxury Tower Sold Out

  
  Haute Living Magazine — Authority: 525
  Private equity firm Tishman Speyer Properties has sold out a luxury condominium tower in San Francisco, a sign of very high-demand in SF’s high-end housing market, especially among first-time buyers. The Infinity San Francisco development fully closed out its 237-unit Tower I, while its 285-unit Tower II is 70% ...
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• Sheri + Sean – Lake Tahoe – Wedding – Part 2

  
  Tinywater Photography san francisco wedding photographer, sacramento wedding photographer, — Authority: 128
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• CA: San Diego Mayor May Testify Against Prop 8

  
  OutGayLife.com — Authority: 158
  The first big trial of 2010 takes place Jan. 11 in federal court in San Francisco, where opponents of Proposition 8 will attempt to convince U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker that the measure banning same-sex marriage violates the federal constitution. Its an uphill battle, to be sure. A number of same sex ...
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• What is the very best school of visual effects in the US?

  
  http://diddy.name — Authority: 169
  What is the very best school of visual effects in the US? Hello everyone, I am soon getting my bachelor degree and I would like to attend a school of visual effects. I suppose the best schools are in California, I have been collecting info about Gnomon in Hollywood and Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Can ...
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• $13,950,000 • Pebble Beach, CA

  
  Haute Living Magazine — Authority: 525
  Originally designed in 1930 by renowned architect Robert Farquhar, the 7,500 square foot home with separate guest house offers sweeping ocean views from its spectacular three acre grounds located minutes from both The Lodge and Carmel. A true Pebble Beach landmark. Offered @ $13,950,000 Contact Michael Canning @ ...
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• Humphry Slocombe

  
  Lost At E Minor: For creative people — Authority: 607
  San Franciscans are not normally timid when it comes to food. Good thing then that Humphry Slocombe’s ice cream parlor has made its home in this foodie town. Here, revelatory ice cream is served in an overwhelming, adventurous, unexpected list of flavors. Forget simple vanilla and strawberry, and experiment ...
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• Packer win and momentum boost overshadowed by season ending injuries

  
  The Sports Bank.Net — Authority: 148
  By Jake McCormick Green Bay Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers got some revenge of his own, so to speak, by besting the man picked 22 spots in front of him in the 2005 draft. By the San Francisco 49ers, his favorite childhood team. The Packer defense started to gel play like a unit and actually create pressure on the ...
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• Pomegranates punch up the menu

  
  Happy Hour International — Authority: 151
  Pomegranates punch up the menu If there’s a fall fruit perfect for jazzing up food and drinks, it’s the pomegranate. With its vibrant color and balance of sweet and tart, pomegranates let you play both chef and bartender without too much fuss. The key is getting to the good stuff - the… ...
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• Baby Portraits of Max, Kennedy & Their Family!

  
  Edyta Szyszlo Photography — Authority: 420
  Photos: Edyta Szyszlo PhotographyAwww that grump face! Max and Kennedy were my first set of twins to photograph, and boy-oh-boy were they little sweet peas! I photographed their parent’s wedding a couple years ago in San Francisco so it was my absolute pleasure to visit their adorable home nestled in the cutest ...
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• Community Session #cssf

  
  Creative Social Blog — Authority: 122
  The “community” block of the agenda featured Craig Newmark of Craigslist and Mark Dwight, founder of Ricksaw Bagworks in San Francisco. (Thanks to Mark for giving us all the great Zero messenger bags to hold our vodka, etc.) Craig’s List founder Craig Newmark is passionate about the mundane. He’d like to ...
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• Creative Social at the Phoenix Hotel

  
  Creative Social Blog — Authority: 122
  Home to the socials in San Francisco was the Phoenix Hotel – the cities original rock hotel where artists such as The Psychedelic Furs, Pearl Jam and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers have stayed.  While we were there the Swedish Indie Rock Band – Peter Bjorn & John landed in, but were forced to sleep in their ...
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• Lasik Vision Correction Specialist’s Man of the Hour

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  Getting an operation is not a joke at all. It eats your time, money and energy. People close to you are affected as well since they will be the one who will take care of you as well as assist you during and after the operation.
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• iRingPro Offers Free iPhone Ringtones

  
  iPhone News at Desinformado.com | The Complete Source for iPhone News — Authority: 148
  San Francisco based iRingPro today will post a free downloadable trial pack of its popular iPhone and MP3 ringtones. The free iPhone ringtone download contains a sample ringtone from each collection including iRingPros Tek Collection, and the Zen 2 Collection. The free iPhone ringtones also include a coupon code that ...
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• Economy’s rebound not as strong as first thought

  
  Business Blog — Authority: 171
  The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought. The Commerce Department’s new reading on gross domestic product wasn’t as energetic as the 3.5 percent growth rate for the July-September period… Mortgage - U.S. Housing [...]
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• Ahead of the Bell: HP shares slip after 4Q results

  
  Business Blog — Authority: 171
  Hewlett-Packard Co. shares slipped Tuesday after the computer and printer company’s fourth-quarter results showed weakness in its core businesses and that growth in PC shipments were accomplished at lower prices. Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore said… Hewlett-Packard - Personal computer - Deutsche Bank ...
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• Zuni Cafe Turkey Brine

  
  Oishii Eats — Authority: 107
  This recipe is very similar to Judy Rodgers house-cured pork chops which my husband and I make quite often and absolutely adore. Her brine for turkey is similar, all you need is more water and a big enough vessel to hold the bird. Were cooking a smaller bird this year (making room for duck confit on the menu), so we ...
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