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Real Name: Jessica
Lives In: Novato, US
Member Since: May 06, 2001
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Protests: Political activism
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  • October 6, 2002: Not In Our Name rally -- 8,000 people gathered in Union Square to protest the government push for war against Iraq.

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    Protests: The 60's are still alive
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  • ...free love and activism. Notice something going on behind the police officer?

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    Protests: A closeup, in case you missed her...
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  • ...behind the cop. Why isn't it ever the fashion models that feel the need to be naked in public? Sorry for blocking out the nasty bits, but VT's a family site. You get the picture tho.

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    Protests: More of the NION rally
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  • There's something oddly juxtaposed when people are rallying for peace -- no war -- and in the center of the priciest, most corporate, area of San Francisco. Macy's, Nieman Marcus, Gumps, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany's, Borders Books, Shrieve & Co., and more -- all surround Union Square.

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    Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Blossom Festival
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  • San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Demo by the SF Taiko Dojo
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  • In the Spring there is a Cherry Blossom Festival held at the Japan Center. It takes place over two weekends and features Japanese cultural events, food stalls, apparel, jewelry, etc. Really fun!

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    Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Blossom Festival
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  • See some traditional dancing. I'd love to know the name of this style of dance.

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    Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Blossom Festival
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  • Singing and dancing extravaganzas. All these folks are competitors in a round of karaoke competitions. This show was an "invitational" of all the best karaoke singers around. They all sang traditional heart-break songs (in Japanese).

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    Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Blossom Festival
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  • Mihoko Okuzawa Dreyer belts one out
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  • Fabulous singing! My aunt, Mihoko, sings her heart out. Not bad, to tell you the truth!

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    Sports / Recreation: Catch a Giants game
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  • You're going to meet the die-hard Giants fans when you head to SBC Park (new name - ick!). Okay, maybe you'll meet some not-so-die-hard Giants fans, too... but everyone will be having a great time, and you'll get to experience one of the best ball parks anywhere. And some good $5.50 garlic fries that you'll taste for days.

    I have season tickets in the bleachers -- if you want to go to a game, let me know when and I'll let you know if my seats are available!

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    Sports / Recreation: Soak in the atmosphere...
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  • Playground near sunset
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  • ...of Pac Bell Park. Here you see the giant Coca-cola bottle, where kids can slide and spectators can watch the game without having to sit...

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    Comments for jessicadf about San Francisco
    VeronicaG Thu Feb 8, 2007 19:52 UTC
     San Francisco truly has its share of 'local color', but I guess that's why people love it so much! Thanks for the tips, Jessica...Regards from Texas
    rwlittle Sun Nov 12, 2006 05:02 UTC
     Yup, I'm pretty sorry 'bout it too...would have wished for a different outcome. Ah well. I'm off to China again on the upcoming weekend...not exactly sure *when* I'll be back this time...
    JessH Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:59 UTC
     Hi Jessica. (Congrats on the baby... what a fantastic 1st family pic!) Superb tips and lovely photos here... can you pleeeease send me one of those soufflees??? ;-) Greetings from Dubai / Jess
    volopolo Sun Oct 15, 2006 21:11 UTC
     lovely page! Nikos
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