The 4th annual Huntington Beach Green Expo arrives Saturday, September 17, and runs from 9am to 5pm. It will be located at the HB Pier Plaza on the corner of PCH and Main St. The free event put on by the HB Chamber of Commerce is a vendor showcase of goods and services. A good place to …
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Killing It in Prime Time: An Interview With Jane Fonda
“Watching him die taught me that I wasn’t afraid of death. What I’m really scared of is getting to the end of life with a lot of regrets when it’s too late to do anything about it.”
The British Monarchy Is Rich But Gives It All Away
The Queen is one of the richest ladies in England, worth over £7 billion (pounds) from the property she owns. Yet, due to an Act of Parliament from the 1700s, she gives it all away. Over £200 million every year, in fact, this year it was £230 million. In return she receives about £40 million, most of …
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Doheny Days Music Festival, September 2011
Check out the great bands at the festival: Weezer, Ben Harper, Cake, G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter
Common Sense, Katchafire, JJ Grey & Mofro, Ziggy Marley
Neon Trees, Black Uhuru
I love baguettes (video): Anthony Bourdain No Reservations
How do the French know when bread is ready?
What is it like to be the smartest person in the room?
Reminds me of a quote from Rounders:
“Listen, here’s the thing. If you can’t spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.”
Most Epic Photos: Whale Hands
Make sure to give a firm handshake…
Surviving depression in a relationship
“The trick to surviving in a relationship with a depressive–or an alcoholic for that matter–is to firmly maintain your boundaries, or, as we would put it, be aware of and insist on getting your needs met. Any relationship is a mutual satisfaction of needs, regardless of either party’s state of health.” “Establishing clear and consistent …
John Wayne in stencil
If you’re a fan of The Duke, like I am, then you’ll love this. Found it on a poster for Paddle 2 Live and had to snap a shot of it. — Bottom scroll bonus, a John Wayne promo:
MTV's first day on YouTube (with all 24 hours)
“Ladies and gentleman…rock n roll” Says announcer John Lack after the space shuttle Columbia takes off and so begins MTV. You can catch that and more on this awesome new YouTube channel, MTV The First 24. It features 10 minute sections of that first day, all 24-hours, that will autoplay if you leave it on. …
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