Gang Culture Seeps Into NH Schools, Police SayThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:16PMPolice say gang activity and mimicry is being seen in New Hampshire schools, and parents sometimes have no idea that their children are involved.
Quiksilver Results Better Than ExpectedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:59PMHuntington Beach-based clothing maker Quiksilver Inc. reported a smaller than expected loss Thursday and beat sales expectations for its recently ended quarter.
Shoptalk: Shazam! Back to workThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:30PMMARCO ISLAND —If you missed the news that Bistro Soleil in the Olde Marco Inn had a kitchen fire about 4 a.m. Monday morning, here are a few extra details, from co-owner Lisa Meurgue.“We were open by 5 p.m. that afternoon, Monday, all cleaned up and serving diners. We called in a great team to put the place back in working order. We had to put everything through the dishwashers and had to wipe ...
Man to stand trial in Hurley intern's killingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:08PMHUNTINGTON BEACH – The man accused of sodomizing and killing a 23-year-old Hurley intern will stand trial in San Diego Superior Court and could face the death penalty if convicted, officials said. Philong Huynh, 39, of San Diego, is expected to be...
Archive for the ‘Best of the Beach’ CategoryThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:33AMHermosa Beach photographer David D’Angelo gathered our most fashionable BOB winners at Shade, this year’s returning Best Hotel winner, to show off why they are so popular. Voters showed us that when it comes to style, there are a few people and places they trust year after year.
B.C. surf town bans all franchisesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:48AMTofino, the small B.C. surf town known for its natural beauty, has boosted its anti-establishment reputation by banning all franchises within its borders
Da KineThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:38AMLOOK » "The Pacific" the 10-part miniseries about World War II premieres on HBO at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Cookie sales may lead Brandon Girl Scouts to exciting destinationsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:30AMTeri Smith 's white Chevy Tahoe stands out not because it's clean and detailed, but because its windows are emblazoned with shoe polish messages only the mother of a Girl Scout would appreciate.Samoas What A Body Needs?
St. Maarten/St. Martin: the Caribbean island with a split personalitySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:55PMJust a few feet beyond the twisting border that separates the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island, things start to change. And the changes don’t always sit well with visitors.
Caption CompetitionFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:04AMWinning witticisms for this reclining man
Happenings, March 5Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:04AMAshland - The Ashland Area Rotary Club will host a Polio Buster dance and dinner on April 10 at St. Joseph Hall, 1115 Walnut St., Ashland, as part of the local club's campaign to help raise funds for Rotary International's global immunization project to
The Stockpickers: Fund manager finds specialty retailers a good fitThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:22PMThe manager of Federated Clover Small Value Fund is upbeat about products that appeal to niche customers, such as popular footwear and apparel for skateboarders, surfers and snowboarders.
Toronto Museum 2.0Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:05PMToronto doesn’t have the spare cash to build an actual city museum. But who needs it when history looks so cool online?
Why I (now) hate AppleThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:13PMIn the past, I merely favored non-Apple platforms. With Apple's recent decision to sue HTC over patent violations, mere preference for other products has turned into an active dislike of a company with a clear flair for hardware design. by John Carroll
Aid for Chile quake victims arrivesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:18AMChile steps up efforts to deliver key supplies after criticism over its disaster response. Shipments of food, water, clothing and other basics finally began pouring in Wednesday to this earthquake-devastated town, where increasingly hungry and frustrated residents have harshly criticized what they term a tardy response by the national government.
Aid begins to reach quake-ravaged Chilean town, but residents still fearfulWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:12PMShipments of food, water, clothing and other basics finally began pouring in Wednesday to the seaside town of Constitución, where increasingly hungry and frustrated residents harshly criticized what they term a tardy response by the national government.
Corliss arraigned, held without bail in Dangol murderWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:28PMEdward Corliss was held without bail at the Suffolk Superior Court at his March 3 arraignment and ordered to return to court on April 13.
Happenings, March 3Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:04AMButler Township - The Center for Landscape Design & Stewardship is now seeking applications for new garden plot rentals at the Butler Township Community Garden for the 2010 season. Plots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone who would
Childrens' art to raise money for beach charityTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:20PMAn art auction to raise funds for the Ventura chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be held Friday at the CSU Channel Islands Gallery in Ventura as part of the monthly First Friday celebration.Heading the event are April Lemley, founder of Anchor Girl clothing company, and three of her fellow graduates of the Women’s Economic Ventures self-employment training program. Lemley and business ...
SUNRISE HOUSE: Teens frustrated by closureTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMFriday afternoon, many former Sunrise House kids were at the Community Village to take part in the Want to Reach art and music program. Since Sunrise House closed its doors the night of Feb.[...]
OUR VIEW | Catholic, Protestant Charities Should Cooperate on Services for Bremerton's Homeless TeensSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:40AMIt’s commendable that Catholic Charity Services is outlining ambitious plans to remodel empty space at the Max Hale Center in downtown Bremerton as a center for homeless youth services. But as the project begins it’s important to note — and more importantly, learn from — the good work already being done with teenagers just blocks away at Coffee Oasis, a 12-year-old nonprofit Christian ...
Early-morning exercise fits busy schedulesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:06AMKinesiology professor Gabriela Tymowski's favourite cartoon reads, "What fits your busy schedule better, exercising for 60 minutes a day, or being dead forever?"
Action Sports Clothing Conference: Don't Chase Fast FashionFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:54PMMakers of surf-inspired and other action sports should stick to what they do best as they go after the large, yet fickle market of teen girls and young women.
In Brief: Tidbits of Cambria newsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:15AMThis winter’s moderately wet weather is expected to continue this week after a partly cloudy but dry day today, Feb. 25.
(02/24) RICH HARBOUR HONOREDThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:38AMExhibit showcases the life of legendary Seal Beach shaper
Unilever to use social media to aid product developmentWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:05AMUnilever is planning to create bespoke social networks across its brands to involve consumers in its product development process.
Business name game gets raunchyTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:45PMQUEENSLAND retaillers are resorting to increasingly provocative names in a bold attempt to attract customers.
Love Among the RuinsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:38PMIn the barbaric cave for the dead
Poker run fun raises fundsSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:18AMSome were dressed as the lords and ladies of Gaga. Others took classic looks — an American flag cape or a tired, worn sombrero — and made them their own.
Blogger gives hope to homeless ChineseSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:33AMZhang Shihe is not your typical activist. But the 57-year-old retired Chinese advertising executive has embraced the role since rescuing 14 disabled people from the streets of Beijing, thanks in large part to the power of his blog.
Hurley throws party for local surfer Brett SimpsonSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:23AMLocal pro surfer Brett Simpson is thown a send-off party by Hurley and HSS before departing for his first World Tour event against the world's best surfers.
Artwork getting in on the actionSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:13AMWhen U.S. hockey player Ryan Malone scored against Switzerland and Norway in the Olympic Games this week, he was using a hockey stick decorated with imagery designed by Carlsbad graphic artist Dustin Desmarais.
Uncharted 2 dominates 13th Interactive Achievement AwardsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:50PMDICE 2010: Naughty Dog's adventure game takes home 10 trophies, including Game of the Year; Scribblenauts top portable game, Batman Arkham Asylum, Modern Warfare 2, Brutal Legend, and Dragon Age also winners.
Uncharted 2 rules Interactive Achievement Awards, new Twisted Metal hinted at?Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:49PMDICE 2010: Naughty Dog's game takes home 10 trophies, including Game of the Year; Scribblenauts top portable, Batman, Modern Warfare 2, Brutal Legend, and Dragon Age also score; presenter David Jaffe says "soon" to drunken heckler demanding details of long-rumored project.
Billabong Parent Sees Lower Sales, ProfitThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe Australian parent of Irvine clothing maker Billabong USA reported lower sales and profits for the six months through December citing weak North American sales and the effect of a stronger Australian dollar.
Vitamin D: The Injury-Prevention VitaminThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:05PMNew studies find that Vitamin D may be more important than previously thought when it comes to the health of endurance athletes. Written by: Nathan Koch As an avid cyclist and runner, I am always looking for ways to improve performance while avoiding forced time off due to injury or illness. While attending the American College of [...]
Ask the Legends: Chip WilsonThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:41AMThe man who turned the masses on to yoga reveals the key to Lululemon's successful startup, how he finds great employees and why his real goal is changing the world, not making money.
Your guide to Grand Strand entertainment for 2010Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:49AMI t's no secret. There's a lot to do here. In fact, you could say that the Grand Strand specializes in things to do, creating as many attractions and events as possible to draw millions of visitors to the coast each year.
Spring Lake businessman stays positive despite devastating losses, including fire TuesdayWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 4:24PMSPRING LAKE — When Ned Silverman’s two-story home on Vinecrest Drive was destroyed in a Tuesday night fire, it was the latest of several blows the Spring Lake businessman has suffered in the past year.In February 2009, Chapter 11 Sports,...
Lousy winter yields luscious wine in the Finger Lakes regionTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe moral of this story: From what some consider one of our region's weaknesses (a cold winter) and from grapes that are shriveled and might seem past their prime come ice wine, one of our treasures.
Brett Simpson Gets Ready For ASP World Championship TourMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:15PMHuntington Beach surfer Brett Simpson, 25, made a historic win at the 2009 Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing last year, in Huntington Beach. With waves reaching 10-12 feet, Simpson triumphed ov...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-15 07:17 UK at a Glance-UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Feb 15Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:42AMLONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening a touch higher on Monday, recovering after a decline in the previous session after U.S. stocks ended weaker but off lows on Friday, with trading set to be thin as Wall Street will be closed for a public holiday on Monday.
Mavericks organizers reviewing spectator mishapSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 6:33PMOrganizers of the Maverick’s Surf Contest are meeting this week to discuss what happened at Saturday’s event when a dozen spectators were knocked over by massive waves as they watched the epic surfing contest event. Nobody was seriously injured, but as many as three people were taken to the...
Tropicalia treasuresSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:14AMAndy Warhol quotes are as influential as his art.
Wedding by priority, not economySunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:05AMThere were fewer guests at the wedding in 2009 and very likely they were fed a less fancy spread.Wedding spending across the country dropped 10 percent last year, according to The Wedding Report, an industry research firm. Couples spent an average of $19,581, down from $21,814 in 2008.They cut the guest list 11 percent, from an average of 145 to 128, and spent 36 percent less on reception menus ...
Saturday ForecastSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:59AMMostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values as low as 38 early. North northwest wind between 14 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.