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| Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California | | 2008-07-08 17:16:51 | | Here’s some pics of San Francisco from way back. Interesting, isn’t it?
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California. Early daguerrotype. Signs in image include: California Restaurant, Book and Job Printing, Louisiana, Sociedad, Drugs & Medicines Wholesale & Retail, Henry Johnson & Co, Alta California, Bella & Union, A. Holmes.
via wikipedia
amp, california restaurant, drugs, henry johnson, job, louisiana, [...] | | By: SF Blogg | | |
| | First U.S. Nissan GT-R Delivered in California | | 2008-07-07 12:43:00 | | Today marks the first official day of sales for the much-ballyhooed 2009 Nissan GT-R, and the automaker held a small event at midnight last night in Southern California in celebration of the delivery of the first U.S. market car.The lucky son-of-a-gun who took home a Black Obsidian GT-R Premium model was Daryl Alison of Costa Mesa, Calif., who apparently just couldn't wait until the dealer opened today, so Universal City Nissan in Los Angeles arranged to hand him over the keys just a wee bit early. Alison was one of the first customers to get on the GT-R pre-sale list last January."I've followed the history of the GT-R since inception and, after years of anticipation, it's great to see the 'Godzilla of supercars' finally coming to the U.S.," said Alison."I've owned a number of Nissan 350Z sports cars and other exotics and muscle cars, but more than any other vehicle I can't wait to get this new GT-R out on the road.Now it's America's time to get in and play." Spoken like a true PR flak | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Colorado Snares Top California QB | | 2008-07-05 06:32:04 | | The Colorado Buffaloes scored a major coup for their 2009 recruiting class today, receiving a commitment from California prep star Clark Evans.
A 6-5, 225-pound strong-armed quarterback, Evans passed for over 2,000 yards last season as a junior at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California, while also rushing for over [...] | | By: NCAA GridIron Gab | | |
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| Five California Wine Brands Come Home | | 2008-07-04 13:14:00 | | Jim DeBonis, former COO of Beam Wine Estates, has announced the formation of Ascentia Wine Estates, Healdsburg. Ascentia Wine Estates' first major acquisition is a portfolio of wineries representing a million-case annual production of highly rated wines five from California and three from the Pacific Northwest. The company also acquired 646 acres of prime vineyard land. Ascentia Wine Estates acquired the portfolio of labels from Constellation Brands.The newly-formed company comprises a group of investors that includes William and Peter Deutsch, proprietors of leading wine importer W.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd., and GESD Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity food and beverage investor."We are thrilled with this acquisition," says Ascentia CEO DeBonis. "These wines are consistently highly-rated and we are confident the brands will flourish in our highly focused portfolio. The size of the Ascentia portfolio, the superior quality of the wines, and our partnership with W.J. | | By: California Wine News | | |
| | Hollywood California - Southern California"s biggest tourist trap | | 2008-07-03 10:28:00 | | You know it's going to crowded, you know the streets are lined with vendors selling maps to the homes of the stars and yet you know you have just got to see it. Visitors come from all over the world to see this place, as you walk along the street you can hear people speaking German, Spanish, French, Brit's with accents and just about any other language. Even though the place is a little seedy in spots it's defiantly worth taking the trip to Hollywood. There are lots of historic buildings including Grauman's Chinese Theatre which seems to be the center of all the tourist activity. Brightly colored tour buses line up in front of the theatre waiting for tourists to board. Darth Vader, Elvis, Pirates and Michael Jackson look-a-likes walk up and down the street trying to get you to take a picture with them for $5 dollars. Musicians play and the tourists keep coming. For a little relief form the crowds on Hollywood Boulevard you can duck into the Hollywood and Highland Mall which is directl | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Ferrari California pictures | | 2008-07-03 07:02:00 | | The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that will be launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door "2+" hard top convertible. The California will be powered by front-mid mounted gasoline direct injection 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 sending a claimed 453 bhp (338 kW/459 PS) to the rear wheels. The car revives the "California" name.The California will represent a number of firsts for Ferrari. It will be the first front engined Ferrari with a V8, the first to feature a 7- | | By: Best Car Pictures | | |
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| Ferrari releases more California images to magazines | | 2008-07-02 17:01:00 | | We hate to ruin your summer, but in the automotive world the sunny season is little more than a few months with no car shows. What kind of fun is that? Well, after the summer's over we'll be headed to Paris to bring you your fix of new car extravaganza. Among the new models being unveiled there will be the Ferrari California, which we've so far only been able to see in bits and pieces as Maranello sees fit to release it. So while the California's launch site (not to mention the Ferrari media site) continue to offer only the initial batch of computer-enhanced studio shots, major publications like Auto Bild and now Road & Track get exclusive new shots of the hardtop convertible from every angle. We'll continue to do our best to bring you what's available, but unfortunately the latest crop is decidedly low-res. Check 'em out in the constantly-updated gallery by clicking the new thumbnails below, or follow the jump to watch them in a YouTube video slideshow (though we'd recommend turn | | By: Car News | | |
| | Alfa Romeo wants 2nd-gen 8C based on Ferrari California by 2010 | | 2008-07-02 16:42:00 | | When Alfa Romeo announced it was actually building the 8C Competizione, we had but to applaud. The automaker slashed its own marketing budget to finance the car's manufacturing, justifying that the halo supercar would do more for the brand's image than any television ad ever could. (Then they did it again with the Spider version.) Right they were, and we wish more automakers would think that way. The latest reports indicate that Alfa Romeo is following its own example, so while CEO Luca de Meo campaigns within the Fiat hierarchy for an even more hard-core version to wear the vaunted GTA badge, some of his subordinates are thinking a step ahead towards the 8C's successor.The current 8C is based on an aging Maserati platform – not unlike the resuscitating Aston Martin DB7 that was based on old Jaguar underpinnings. However, strategists within Alfa Romeo want to see its successor based on the new Ferrari California, trading in the input of one sister company for another. While they rea | | By: Car News | | |
| | California joins other states with hands-free cellphone law | | 2008-07-02 16:37:00 | | California joined thirty-two other states today when a new law banning unlimited cellphone use in automobiles went into effect at midnight. The new rules prohibit drivers from holding cellphones to their ears while talking, yet they are still allowed to dial the phone to place the call... and freely text message. While the law won't likely have a huge effect on many adult drivers who have become accustomed to using speaker-phones and hands-free devices such as Bluetooth-enabled earpieces , it is the young drivers who face tough new rules. The law in the Golden State now bans drivers under the age of 18 from using any kind of mobile device while driving. All drivers face the same slap-on-the-wrist if caught. The first offense is only $20, with the fee bumped to $50 for additional convictions. Of course, that number will rapidly increase if other infractions or penalties are applied.[Source: Los Angeles Times, Photo by David McNew/Getty]Tag: Government/Legal, Safety, Car News | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ferrari California, detalhes | | 2008-07-01 15:10:00 | | Ser capaz de acomodar passageiros e suas bagagens confortavelmente foi um dos primeiros requisitos da concepção do Ferrari Califórnia. Mas, para ter a capacidade de se adaptar a uma variedade de ambos os ocupantes e uma variedade de estilos de vida, o Califórnia necessita de algo mais.
A adoção de um grande porta-malas, capaz de conectar-se com a cabine através do banco traseiro rebatível, | | By: Gregori Pavan | | |
| | Video: Ferrari California Coupe-Cabriolet | | 2008-07-01 11:03:00 | | Ferrari has released more details and photographs of its 2+ convertible, including pictures of the retractable hardtop closed.Needless to say, the California looks sensual enough either way. Ferrari also informed us that when the roof is up, the 4.3-liter V8-powered GT boasts a boot capacity of 360-litres while when its down, storage space is reduced to 260-litres.Moreover, for the first time on a Prancing Horse car, the boot and cabin communicate directly, allowing a choice of luggage configurations to be used.The Italian carmaker also announced that President Luca di Montezemolo put the California through its paces over several laps at the Fiorano circuit. Here’s what he said:“I am very satisfied indeed with the work that the women and men of Ferrari have done,” declared Luca di Montezemolo. “The California is an extraordinary car and I was delighted with the performance, comfort and driving pleasure it delivered. The California is, like all of our models, the epitome of cutt | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Bush declares state of emergency for California wildfires | | 2008-06-29 17:06:57 | | SAN FRANCISCO: US President George W. Bush declared a state of emergency in California on Saturday and ordered federal aid to help authorities battle more than 1,000 wildfires burning out of control. “We have over 1,000 fires burning in northern California alone, our resources are stretched extremely thin,” said Cheri Patterson, a spokeswoman [...] | | By: Free Shared Mobile | | |
| | Southern California Staycation | | 2008-06-29 11:15:00 | | A Staycation is a vacation spent close to home. Southern California residents live in a vacation paradise and can avoid the high price of traveling by staying at home and taking short local trips. About 50 percent of American travelers are changing their summer travel plans because of soaring fuel prices and sticking closer to home, according to a recent survey by the travel Web site TripAdvisor. And if your one of those travelers and live in Southern California you are way ahead of the game. San Diego and the Los Angeles area both have major amusement parks right in their own backyards. Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. World class destinations all one tank trips from any place in Southern California. If your looking for even more savings on you Southern California staycation try packing up drinks and lunch and taking a local day trip. Head to the beach, park, or the local mountains and be back home in t | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | | Recall of "Astro Pops" and "Missile Pops" Cherry Pineapple Frozen Novelty Pops in Arizona, Nevada and California due to Safety Hazard | | 2008-06-28 16:14:00 | | Matterhorn Group Inc is recalling certain date coded product of their:Rainbow Glacier "Astro Pops" water ice frozen novelty pops, Cherry Pineapple Swirl 3.5 oz size 12 count bag pack, with tag closure "Best by JUN 03-09" "Best by JUN 04-09" "Best by JUN 05-09" sold through the Wal-Mart stores located in California and Arizona, Sunnyside Farms "Missile Pops" Cherry Pineapple in 3.5 oz. size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09", "Best by JUN 03-09", and "Best by JUN 04-09" sold through the California stores of grocery retailers Save Mart and Raley’s, and Vitafreze Frozen Astronot Pops 3.5 oz size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09" sold in California. The products are being recalled because they may contain pieces of hard plastic. Only the noted product date codes listed are affected. The small pieces of non-toxic hard plastic were from a part of the processing equipment which broke during the manufacturing process. The majority of t | | By: Whole Food And More | | |
| | DevilDriver - Clouds Over California [Video] | | 2008-06-27 02:34:00 | | Artist - DevilDriverAlbum - The Last Kind WordsYear - 2008Genre - Melodic Death MetalType - Music VideoWeb - http://www.myspace.com/devildriverCountry - Los Angeles, California, USASource - DVDFormat - XViD (720X576)Size - 83 MBDownload/Descargar | | By: The Last Disaster! | | |
| | Tennessee Lands Highly Rated California QB | | 2008-06-26 20:46:18 | | The Tennessee Volunteers scored a major recruiting coup on Wednesday, receiving a verbal commitment from four-star California quarterback Josh Nunes.
The 6-4, 210-pound Nunes is considered one of the top pro-style quarterback prospects in the nation, passing for 2,205 yards and 15 touchdowns last season as a junior at Upland High School [...] | | By: NCAA GridIron Gab | | |
| | Luxury California Drug Rehab | | 2008-06-26 10:51:00 | | Drug Rehab does not have to involve stark, sterile, scary, hospital environments. In fact, such environments are almost counter-productive as one can associate being drug free with being miserable and scared, instead of happy and well cared for. Thanks to the media we tend to associate posh resort-like rehab spas with celebrities and the very wealthy and scary dark facilities with treatment for the rest of us. But if you tend to want to stay in a nice hotel when on vacation, why not choose such a facility for drug rehab treatment?Rehab is a psychologically and physically painful experience. Things like a pleasant atmosphere, great food, beautiful surroundings, and a good spa can help someone to make a quicker and easier recovery.In fact, luxury drug rehab clinics have a much higher success rate in part because the patients leave with positive associations to being sober and clean. Some facilities even welcome former patients back for spa retreats, where they can reaffirm their sobr | | By: Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog | | |
| | Free Admission Days at Southern California Museums | | 2008-06-26 02:30:00 | | I've decided to compile a list of Free Admission Days to local popular museums- With summer upon us and kids out of school it's the perfect time to visit one of our local museums and what better way than on a free day!!La Habra Children's Museum- Free First Saturday of the monthKidspace Children's Museum- Free First Tuesday of the month from 4-8pmNatural History Museum- Free First Tuesday of the monthHuntington Library- Free First Thu of the month with advanced ticketsLa Brea Tarpits- Free First Tuesday of the monthSkirball Cultural Center- Free every ThursdayNorton Simon Museum- Free First Friday from 6-9pmLos Angeles County Museum of Art- Free the 2nd Tuesday of the month | | By: Daytrippingmom | | |
| | Menos de 20 dias para a Ferrari California | | 2008-06-25 14:31:00 | | Faltando menos de 20 dias para a apresentação oficial do novo modelo, o California, a escuderia italiana Ferrari apresenta mais detalhes do novo GT.
O motor V8 a gasolina, de 460cv a 7600rpm, atinge velocidade máxima de 310 km/h, controlada eletronicamente.
A dupla embreagem, com transmissão automática e seqüencial de sete velocidades - com controle na direção estilo F1, resultam em um maior | | By: Gregori Pavan | | |
| | El matrimonio gay en California | | 2008-06-24 07:52:24 | | Estas dos adolescentas celebran el recién aprobado matrimonio gay en California. Casi me meo. Los efectos secundarios de la aprobación de esta ley no estaban previstos. El morenito es de traca, yo me casaba con el sin dudarlo... desde la Spears en pleno ataque bipolar de llanto no había visto a nadie llorar con tanto sentimiento.P.D: El conocimiento del idioma Inglés resulta necesario para disfrutar de este post. Algún día aprenderé a poner subtítulos... os lo juro tías. | | By: Popnografia | | |
| | California 18 unit Motel for Sale | | 2008-06-24 04:11:00 | |
California 18 unit Motel for SalePrice $1,050,000. The Pioneertown Motel is located near Joshua Tree National Park ,offers a rare occasion to own and operate a living landmark. Built in 1946 as part of Roy Roger's and Gene Autry's western movie set it was not only the 'fort' in old westerns, but a luxury bunkhouse for the mid-century cowboy movie stars filming on the set. This wonderful motel for sale is currently an 18 unit Motel. Now updated and modernized, the renewal was accomplished without losing any of its vintage charm. This real estate has become the hub for the burgeoning High Desert arts, amusement, and recreation scene and is presently booked months in advance for the plentiful music and art festivals. It's located just six miles from the western entrance of Joshua Tree and half an hour from downtown Palm Springs. The 18 units motel have all been renewaled and offer air conditioning,heating, wifi Internet access,satellite television, private baths, and kitchenettes. Each m | | By: Cheap hotel motel and Hotel Motel for sale. | | |
| | 40 Glocc presents - Lil Hop - "California Love" | | 2008-06-23 20:23:00 | | The homie 40 Glocc comes wih a cartoon featuring Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, The Game, 40 Glocc, Spider Loc, Too Short, E-40, 2Pac, Eazy-E & Mac Dre.This was a good idea, woulda been hotter if everybody was doing thier voices for it!!!peep it...
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| | | Non-fiction: Commerce, California - Water Polo City | | 2008-06-23 12:22:37 | | This is a great article on water polo from the New York Times. It also happens to be the first article about water polo since the last one was published over a year ago. I am interested in the suggestion that the city’s major water polo facility as a factor in the low crime [...] | | By: Pan 2007 | | |
| | | Temecula, California: wine-country getaway package | | 2008-06-23 04:46:00 | | Napa, shmappa. Skip the long drive and head instead to Southern California’s own wineries lightly peppering our region from Malibu on down to San Diego. One of the more winery-dense areas is Temecula. If you’re looking for a lure, Temecula Creek Inn offers a package with a stay, tickets to wineries and lots of opportunities to taste-test.Deal: Here’s the scoop on the Wine Country Getaway package: For $335 and up per night (pre-tax and based on double occupancy), you and your companion get a room, a bottle of local wine, breakfast, a picnic lunch, a regional wine-accompanied dinner at the hotel’s Temet Grill and tickets to select local wineries. You’ll visit three wineries; Falkner Winery, Leonese Cellars and Stuart Cellars are among those chosen for guests’ packages.
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| | Midwest Floods, California Fires, High Food Prices, Soaring Gasoline Costs, Falling Home Values & Endless Wars - What In The World Is Going On? | | 2008-06-22 13:13:00 | | Another day and another set of bad news.Yesterday lightning sparked as many as 400 fires in California:http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wildfires/2008-06-21-calif-wildfires_N.htmWhat was it before that? There have been so much bad news this year.Midwest floods?A record setting tornado outburst?Food prices going through the roof?Gasoline hitting ridiculous price levels?Food riots igniting around the world?The crash of the housing market?Endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that are claiming lives on both sides and sucking the finances of our nation dry?What in the world is going on?An ABC News-Washington Post survey found that only 14 percent of Americans believe that the nation is headed in the right direction, tying the record low.So what is the right direction?Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans have no idea what the right direction is anymore.Over the next few months we will hear endless opinions about what we should do.But what you will not hear from any of these talking h | | By: Shattered Paradigm | | |
| | Motel for sale by owner in California - B&B Guesthouse | | 2008-06-19 21:10:00 | | Motel for sale by owner in California - B&B GuesthouseAsking Price 2200000 $Activities:Sailing, windsurfing , Surfing , Walking , Cycling , Mountain biking , Horse Riding , Wellness , Fishing , Golf Cafés Bars and Restaurants.facilities:Restaurant, Bar, Air conditioning, Cable Television , Garden ,the majestic dining room, five antique fireplaces,xquisite grand hotel style interior,Rustic Victorian Mansion boasts and luxurious Pickford House Bed Breakfast. Location:The Pickford House Bed Breakfast Inn is located just minutes to the beach, Hearst Castle, and charming downtown Cambria of California .Contact:http://www.buymydreamhotel.com/dbase_see_record.php?ref=USTD123&xxx_lang=EN | | By: Cheap hotel motel and Hotel Motel for sale. | | |
| | White Water Rafting California | | 2008-06-19 08:27:00 | | California's two most popular rivers for rafting are the South Fork and Middle Fork of the American River. Rafting trips for all levels of experience are available from expert guide services. Trips range from 3/4-Day through 2-Day Trips and run April through October. The American River is famous for its rapids and scenery, is also famous for the discovery of gold by James Marshall at historic Sutter's Mill. In April and May, the water is cold, with warm days, wetsuits are provided. June thru September, the water is refreshing and the air is hot. Whatever time of year you choose to raft the American River it will be experience you will never forget. | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Same-Sex Weddings See First Light of Day in California | | 2008-06-17 19:04:58 | | Last month, California’s Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to overturn state laws that restricted marriage to unions between a man and a woman. Today, county clerks in 58 counties across the state began issuing official marriage licenses to hundreds of same-sex couples. YES!
It’s an historic day and the media has been running incredible photos [...]
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| | SEA LIFE Aquarium Legoland California | | 2008-06-17 08:41:00 | | Opening in August 2008 SEA LIFE Aquarium in Carlsbad California is the newest attraction to Legoland. The Aquarium is a separate destination from Legoland and will require an additional ticket. Watch for special park hopper tickets to save money on both attractions. The 175,000 gallon ocean display features a 10-foot-tall, 1700 pound statue of Poseidon, amazing sea creatures, and, of course, a seven foot-long LEGO® submarine and diver made of thousands of bricks. More than 72 LEGO models made of tens of thousands of bricks are being created by LEGOLAND California’s Master Model Builders specifically for SEA LIFE. SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort will be the 29th SEA LIFE Center to open in the world. As of its opening in August, SEA LIFE Centers around the world operate in nine countries on two continents, bringing visitors nose-to-nose with a wide range of sea creatures. Legoland California Discount Tickets | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | History is Being Made in California Right Now! | | 2008-06-16 18:55:34 | | Up until about 5 minutes ago the County Clerks office in Los Angeles had marriage licenses available for couples with a Bride and a Groom. Their office has officially changed the licenses to include same-sex couples by changing the wording to say Party A and Party B. At 5:01pm same-sex couples across the state will begin to flood the website to apply for a marriage license to wed here in the State of California. This is a historic event!! Congratulations to all of the couples participating in a marriage ceremony soon - your time to apply for an application is almost here!!! HUGGGGSSSSS!!! Sincerely, ~JuliePhineas~About the Author: Julie Phineas is a work at home mom of 2 who lives in Southern California. You can find out more and view her photos by visiting her page on MySpace. | | By: Lesbian Mommy | | |
| | | Help Defend the Rights of California Pet Owners | | 2008-06-15 08:43:08 | | Please sign the petition to oppose mandatory spay and neuter of all California pets
Senate hearing June 18, 2008
I apologize for this off-topic post. I don’t usually get my family, friends or acquaintances involved in politics or issues, however this is something that is very important to Madoline and me, and therefore we would like to [...] | | By: Our Fourpence Worth | | |
| | Solving California's Budget Crisis | | 2008-06-15 07:00:00 | | California has one of the highest state tax rates in the country and is currently facing up to a twenty billion dollar shortfall according to the Governor's office. The best fiscal solution is to 1) adjust spending; 2) resolve the illegal immigration crisis; 3) fix waste. Unfortunately, their solution is to simply raise your taxes.Rather than adjust spending, resolve illegal immigration, and bring an end to government waste which, if done correctly, would put the state in the black and provide a great windfall: they just want to raise your taxes.Let's look at each of the solutions. First, the California Taxpayer's Association asserts that California can resolve its budget crisis by adjusting spending in a competent wholestic manner. Let's look at one specific way in which spending can be adjusted to give readers an idea of both the problem and how adjusting spending benefits them. For our example, let's consider salaries for the city of Los Angeles.The Los Angeles Daily News reports th | | By: The Paleo Conservatist | | |
| | California Food Stamp Program | | 2008-06-13 00:22:00 | | Food Stamps is a Federally funded program that helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. For most households, food stamps are only part of their food budget; they must spend some of their own cash along with their food stamps in order to buy enough food for a month. To determine eligibility, you should contact your local county welfare department. General Program RequirementsIn order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California and | | By: us food stamps | | |
| | Motel for sale by owner Lake Tahoe,California | | 2008-06-12 09:58:00 | | Motel for sale by owner Lake Tahoe,CaliforniaAcking price:$3,600,000This resort motel is 62 Units with Good Cash Flow, MOtel for sale Property with Honeymoon suites with Jacuzzi, Family suites, and Rooms with King and two double beds.About one mile from the Lake and three miles from the CA-NV state line where all kind of big Casino's are located. Only 2-3 minutes away from the famous South Lake Tahoe Ski-resort point. Included in this deal is the busy Claude-9 Wedding Chapel which brings in revenue and room nights.Great opportunity for an on-site operator. Great location on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Right next to Burger King on one side and Taco-Bell on the other side besides other popular restaurants across the street. Contact owner:http://www.hotels-fsbo.com/cgi-bin/enquiry.cgi?uid=H03200 | | By: Cheap hotel motel and Hotel Motel for sale. | | |
| | California: Same-Sex Weddings Could Boost Economy (no kidding) | | 2008-06-11 05:30:51 | | Yesterday: forced marriages in Iran. Today: same sex marriages in California. It’s June after all.
Businessweek reports on a new study released by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. It reads in part:
Same-sex weddings could create hundreds of new jobs and pump hundreds of millions of dollars into California’s economy…
Gay couples are projected to [...]
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| | He put California wine on the map | | 2008-06-11 03:02:00 | | To say Robert Mondavi was to American wine what Julia Child was to French food would not be an exaggeration. Over his long life, especially after opening his eponymous winery in 1966, he did as much as anyone could do to put American wine on the international stage."Everybody in the wine business needs to be grateful to him. He made the California wine industry," said Anthony Terlato, chairman of the Terlato Wine Group and Terlato Wines International, which are based in Lake Bluff. "He was unselfish; he never worried about making money. He was concerned about great wine. He wanted to make great wine."Terlato met Mondavi in 1955 when he traveled to California on his honeymoon. He spent a week on the Mondavi Ranch, tasting wines with Mondavi and watching, fascinated, as he undertook wine training with the wait staff at restaurants in San Francisco. That wasn't done much then.
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| | The California Travel and Tourism Commission posted a special gay wedding page | | 2008-06-11 02:44:00 | | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The flowers have been selected, the Veterans' Memorial Center has been booked, and the three-piece band has been chosen. The e-invitations have gone out and relatives are flying in. The brides — and there will be two of them — might not have time to buy something new to wear, but that's OK.Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac, who have been together for 34 years, do not want to wait a day longer than necessary to tie the knot now that California's Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage. They had five weeks to plan a June 21 reception for 250 people.
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| | Find a Babysitter any California City | | 2008-06-10 22:34:00 | | In a hurry to find a babysitter in California and not sure where to get one. Wouldn't it be great to get a a list of screened babysitters with background checks. With the help of Sittercity.com you can pick and choose from hundreds of All you have to do is enter your zip code and you will see hundreds of sitters ready to go to work for you. Sittercity is the nation's largest and most easily accessible database for babysitters, nannies and pet sitters. They have thousands of caregivers across the country, so you can always find a quality, screened babysitter that is local Need a babysitter? Find the most qualified sitters at Sittercity.com. Sitter city has hundreds of thousands of babysitters in all parts of the United States. They also offer nannies, petsitters, housesitters, elder care providers, and tutors. Because SitterCity is a matchmaking service only, it does not charge any fees for using care providers found on the site. | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | California Reverse Mortgages | | 2008-06-09 15:40:42 | | Guys? May be you are all familiar with the various permutations of a regular mortgage , you borrow money (in a variety of means, of course) to buy a house or apartment and you repay the loan over time.What is becoming more popular as the population ages is (and especially in California, for any reason) are ca reverse mortgages. The essential point here is that, instead of using one of these in california reverse mortgages to purchase a home that you intend to actually sell ..... but you can stay at home until you decide (or find that destiny has decided for you) leave permanently. You might get a lump sum of such a program, but the most common reason is to provide a regular income.Yes, that's right, ca reverse mortgages are releasing it on net value of your home, but you to stay alive, and those who offer reverse mortgage you are regularly pay for the right to take possession of the house in the future.Loan is also very easy friend. Just go to the site and click on the free trial peri | | By: Promosikan Web/Blog Anda di "Blog Iklan" | | |
| | | La Jolla, San Diego, California | | 2008-06-09 00:42:31 | | La Jolla is a wealthy seaside resort community of up to 42,808 residents within the city of San Diego, California. Population figures are imprecise because La Jolla’s borders are indistinct. Generally the community’s border starts at Pacific Beach to the south and extends along the Pacific Ocean shore north to include Torrey Pines State Reserve [...] | | By: Best travel, travel trailers, discount travel, 200 | | |
| | Things to do on Fathers Day Southern California | | 2008-06-06 08:45:00 | | Southern California has lots of fun places to go with dad on Fathers day. Get off the coutch and take the whole family on local trip. With so many interesting destinations close by there is no need to travel far. Top ten things to do on Father's Day in Southern California.Legoland California For dad's with younger children this is the perfect place to spend the day with family. Tickets on sale for just $44.00 each. Carlsbad, California.USS Midway Museum This is a great father son adventure in San Diego. Take a tour of this historic war ship located on the San Diego Bay.Birch Aquarium Another great San Diego family destination. Lots of interactive things for kids to do and a great view of the Pacific Ocean. La Jolla, California.Newport Back Bay Load up the bikes and take a scenic ride around the back bay. Low cost and fun for everyone in the family. Get dad off the couch and get some good healthy exercise. Newport Beach, CaliforniaOrange Empire Railway Museum Ride classic trolleys and | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Rendered Speculation: Ferrari California Mondial | | 2008-06-05 15:47:00 | | Plucked straight from the imagination of one talented Ferrari fan, we have here a rendering of what a possible sportier edition of the upcoming Ferrari California might look like. While the newest Prancing Horse has yet to hit the show floor, this proposed version would potentially appeal to those who want their exclusive exotics as exclusive as possible. Somewhat like what Ferrari did with the Challenge Stradale and Scuderia versions of the 360 and F430 respectively, this California variant would conceivably get a slight horsepower boost, some distinctive visual cues and presumably a higher price tag befitting its limited edition nature. While we have to say that the overall look is definitely sporty and tasteful, this is pure speculation right now. While the CS and Scuderia could trace their existence to the Ferrari Challenge Series race cars, there is no word yet that Ferrari plans any such series for the California. If Ferrari doesn't build its own version, perhaps one of the tune | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Ferrari California with roof up | | 2008-06-03 04:53:01 | | The latest Ferrari California photos and details have just been released by the Prancing Horse. It’s the first time we've seen the California with its folding hard-top erected, and extra snippets of information - like the size of the 2+2 - have now been announced.Its 4560mm length puts the...
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| | California man tries surfing with Cadillac Escalade | | 2008-05-31 16:31:00 | | Memorial Day has passed and beach season is upon us. With the long summer days and cool ocean breezes, it may be tempting to take your new SUV out for a spin on the sand. If you are dumping that much money into a vehicle, why not share a special moment with your ride? Perhaps a close up view of the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean is in order. That was exactly the idea shared recently by a man in San Clemente, California. He decided to drive his 2008 Cadillac Escalade out to the ocean's edge to watch dawn break. However, the man must not have been one of California's avid wave riders, as he displayed an extreme lack of tide awareness and little concern for sand consistency. The eager sun watcher apparently ventured too far off of dry shore. Water saturated sand is the recipe for quicksand, so it was no surprise that the massive SUV sunk into the ground, trapping its driver in the raising surf. Even with waves reaching up to the rear view mirrors, the Escalade pilot refused to abandon sh | | By: Car News | | |
| | Toyota may produce Prius in California with GM | | 2008-05-31 16:27:00 | | Reports are emerging today that Toyota is considering producing its hybrid Prius in California at the joint-venture production facility it shares with General Motors. Called New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. or NUMMI for short, the facility currently produces the Toyota Corolla, Tacoma, Matrix and Pontiac Vibe. If Toyota decided to add the Prius to its list of production vehicles, it would mark the first time that the world's most popular hybrid has been assembled outside of Asia (it's currently built at facilities in both Japan and China).Toyota has responded to the report saying that no decision has been made. If it were to happen, we imagine that GM's approval would also be required somehow. Nearly all of the Prius' major components would have to be shipped to Fremont, CA where NUMMI is located, but the surging demand for fuel efficient vehicles in the U.S., particularly the Prius, could make the whole idea worthwhile despite its costs. Also bear in mind that Toyota wants to sell | | By: Car News | | |
| | Alamo Square, San Francisco, California | | 2008-05-30 17:25:05 | | Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood and park in San Francisco, California. Both are located in the Western Addition, a part of the city’s fifth Supervisorial district, and are served by several Muni bus lines including the 5, 21, 22, and 24. Alamo Square Park consists of six city blocks at the top of a [...] | | By: Best travel, travel trailers, discount travel, 200 | | |
| | Amtrak Pacific Surfliners California | | 2008-05-30 08:32:00 | | Amtrak's sleek Surfliner trains hug the Pacific Coast from San Diego to San Luis Obispo California. Riding the train gets you off busy Southern California roads and gives you fantastic views of the California beaches. Highlights or your rail trip include Del Mar, Trestles surf beach, San Clemente, Union Station LA, Ventura, Santa Bararba, Jalama Beach and Pismo Beach. Amtrak Pacific Surfliners California | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Ferrari California azul | | 2008-05-29 18:43:00 | | A Ferrari liberou novas imagens, do novo modelo, o California.
As fotos mostram o carro na versão azul e o movimento da capota rígida, que demora 14 segundos para concluir a operação.
Fonte: Ferrari
Leia também:Ferrari CaliforniaMais da Ferrari California | | By: Gregori Pavan | | |
| | San Antonio Winery Los Angeles California | | 2008-05-27 19:23:00 | | San Antonio Winery is the only producing winery in Los Angeles. At one time more than 90 wineries thrived amid the hundreds of acres of vineyards in what is now downtown Los Angeles. Most were shuttered by Prohibition, but San Antonio acquired an exclusion to provide sacramental wines for Catholic masses, a tradition it carries on today. The winery remains in its original location on Lamar Street, in what is now Downtown L.A.’s emerging River District. The San Antonio Winery, City of Los Angeles Cultural Historic Monument #42, is located at 737 Lamar Street in Los Angeles. Maddalena Restaurant is open daily 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Winery tours are offered daily on the hour between noon and 4 P.m. For information, call (323) 223-1401 or access www.sanantoniowinery.com. | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Disney's California Adventure Toy Story Mania | | 2008-05-27 03:39:00 | | Opening June 17, 2008 will be the newest attraction at the Disneyland resort, Toy Story Mania. I can't wait to be able to ride this new ride. I'm going to try to score a preview pass to the ride to be able to tell you all about it. I love Toy Story and so do my kids. The ride looks similar to Buzz Lightyear with a 3D Edge. This is the description from California Adventure's official siteBeginning June 17, 2008, step right up and compete in an interactive "Toy Story" adventure like no other. It's Toy Story Mania!— a brand new attraction inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” films.Grab some 3-D glasses, board your ride vehicle and zip off into a 4-D world of exciting, midway-style games.Highlights include the following: Play games hosted by favorite Characters including Woody, Buzz, Rex and Hamm! Use your spring-action shooter to launch darts at balloons, rings at aliens, eggs at barnyard targets and more! Certain targets trigger surprise reactions and special effects. Com | | By: Daytrippingmom | | |
| | Home Buyer for Woodland California | | 2008-05-25 22:09:03 | | Have you ever wondered about Woodland, CA? Are you a home buyer thinking about buying a home in Woodland? Perhaps, you rent or have a smaller home in Woodland and would like to move up. Now is a perfect time to buy a house. It is a home buyers market in Real Estate.
It is a | | By: Sacramento Real Estate Voice | | |
| | Air Pollution In California | | 2008-05-25 07:11:16 | | Just the other day, I experienced the nauseating sensation of driving down a pass into the air pollution in Los Angeles. We need clean air to be healthy, but these air pollution facts make me ill.Air Pollution FactsThere are many different types of pollution that affect our environment. The Earth's waters are affected by pollutants such as chemicals and medical waste, and the land itself is also polluted with garbage and even more types of chemicals. Some of the worst pollution that affects us daily, however, is air pollution. Here are some air pollution thoughts that should make you hack, cough and start wearing a filter mask.Air pollution is a general term that is used to describe any chemical, biological or other matter that causes changes in the atmosphere. A good example is the pollution caused by large cities, which is also known as smog. Smog is the accumulation of all the dirt and chemical pollutants produced by a city or area, and it can be detrimental to our lungs, other anim | | By: Global Warming Articles - Information on Global Wa | | |
| | Solar Power Works in Every Day Life (San Jose, California) | | 2008-05-23 19:54:42 | | Let us look around a bit to see how some solar photovoltaic products, which allow you clean and sustainable way of living, work in every day life.Low cost and hassle free solar power panels.Renewable energy is affordable and hassle free. It is our Present and our Future.p.s.The future of Solar Power Roof is bright. | | By: Solar Shingles | | |
| | Memorial Day Weekend in Southern California with kids | | 2008-05-23 11:13:00 | | Memorial Weekend is upon us and if you're looking for something fun to do with your kids- You've come to the right place. With gas prices at 4 bucks a gallon- many of us are opting for staycations- staying locally and enjoying what Southern California has to offer. Here are a list of a couple of events and places your kids and family might enjoy.Garden Grove Strawberry Festival- Fri-Mon-at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove for additional info click hereFiesta Hermosa- Sat 24- Mon 26 10am to 6pm- Downtown Hermosa Beach- Fun Beach festival with plenty to do for kids pony rides, petting zoos, face painting, water slides and their famous Dog Costume Contest. Plenty for kids and you to do for additional info click hereValley Greek Festiv: Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th, 25th, and 26th: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Free admission.. Lots of great Greek food, dancing, music a | | By: Daytrippingmom | | |
| | California hopes for a piece of the gay marriage money | | 2008-05-20 22:35:00 | | With the recent California state Supreme Court ruling striking down the ban on same-sex marriage, California stands to become a destination spot for gay and lesbian couples from around the world. The city of San Francisco is hoping for the biggest piece of the wedding cake. The decision takes effect in 30 days. Gay couples would then be permitted to marry in California, even if they do not live in the state, gay rights lawyers said. Under federal law, however, other states would not have to recognize those marriages as valid. And same-sex couples would remain ineligible for certain federal benefits, including Social Security benefits for spouses and joint filing for income taxes. As California prepares for an influx of Gay's heading to the Golden State to get hitched , the travel industry is hoping to cash in on the influx of visitors from all over the World. Things to do in San Francisco | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Mais da Ferrari California | | 2008-05-20 21:44:00 | | A escuderia italiana liberou mais duas fotos e um vídeo do novo modelo, o California.Confira:
Leia também: Ferrari California
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| | California's foreclosures may be worse than originally thought | | 2008-05-20 15:19:00 | | A report from the California Research Bureau claims the foreclosure issue may be worse than originally thought. It claims foreclosure will affect between 3 and 7.8 percent of homeowners by next year. The estimate of foreclosures between 2006 and 2009 ranges from 170,000 to 434,000. A 20 percent drop from a peak in prices could leave as many as 14 million households in the state with negative equity.
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| | Las supremas de California dan la campanada | | 2008-05-19 14:11:36 | | La Corte Suprema de California, que es como el Tribunal Constitucional pero con foto de familia más currada, anunció el otro día que levantaba el veto al matrimonio gay que el requetehormonado y encefalograma plano de Arnold Schwarzenegger impuso. Esto ha provocado que comiencen los anuncios de bodas entre los famosos y famosetes comiencen.El anuncio más emotivo ha sido el de Ellen DeGeneres en su programa de TV. La ovación del público demuestra que en EE.UU. hay vida más alla de la unineuronal administración Bush y de toda la chusma a su derecha.El anuncio más friki ha sido el de George Takei, el japo de Star Trekk, que anuncia que se casa con su pareja de toda la vida. Ibarretxe aun no ha confirmado su asistencia a la boda, pero como hijo de Vulkano seguro que manda a la vicelehendakari.Esta noticia abre la puerta a numerosos interrogantes; inquietantes preguntas sin respuesta de las que sólo el tiempo dara cuenta, tías:¿Se casaran Will Smith Y Tom Cruise?¿Plantará Jess | | By: Popnografia | | |
| | California Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage | | 2008-05-16 17:20:32 | | ameIt's all over the news. On May 15, 2008, the Supreme Court of California overturned the ban on same-sex marriage. California, the state known for its large gay communities and generally liberal political climate, becomes the second state in the US, after Massachusetts to allow gay marriage. Watch the news video below.What is your stand about same-sex marriage? | | By: Life's Journey | | |
| | California: Ban on Same-Sex Marriages Ruled Unconstitutional | | 2008-05-16 12:59:09 | | No ought from an is. David Hume said that in the 18th century. Just because a thing is the way it is (up until now) does not mean it ought to be that way (into the future).
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of California overturned two state laws that restricted marriage to unions between a state-approved man [...]
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| | Daily Rant 5/16 - California Heat | | 2008-05-16 12:11:37 | | Here is something that I have been thinking about over the past couple of days. California, aka "the people who are doing the most to stop global warming" with there ignorant 'Hydrogen Highway' and other sorts of crap, are going through was has become one of the hottest weather streaks in years. Meanwhile, all of us in the red southern states, are nicely enjoying one of the coolest April/Mays in like a decade. TAKE THAT YOU STUPID TREE-HUGGING LIBERALS!!!
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| | | | California Court Affirms Right to Gay Marriage | | 2008-05-15 21:11:54 | | By ADAM LIPTAK : The California Supreme Court, striking down two state laws that had limited marriages to unions between a man and a woman, ruled on Thursday that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
The 4-to-3 decision, drawing on a ruling 60 years ago that struck down a state ban on interracial marriage, [...] | | By: ArticlesModern | | |
| | California’s top court legalizes gay marriage | | 2008-05-15 20:15:58 | | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California’s Supreme Court declared gay couples in the nation’s biggest state can marry - a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony.
Same-sex couples could tie the knot in as little as a [...] | | By: TexasFred's | | |
| | California Approves Gay Marriage: Not Surprising Really | | 2008-05-15 14:45:00 | | Well, it's happened. Gay marriage is now pretty much official in California. But we really shouldn't be surprised with what happens in a state that voted to legalize pot. Less surprising is that the Court that declared California's "only one man, one woman," recognition of marriage unconstitutional, was in San Francisco.Shocked I know. Go figure.So now, according to the California Supreme Court, what the majority of the populace in the state wanted, is now officially declared unconstitutional. I say majority, (which is indisputable,) since in 2000, about 62% of the state voted in favor of a DOMA (defense of marriage act) describing a recognizable marriage as being between one man and one woman.I guess what the masses want, the masses DON'T get. The squeaky wheel it seems, has gotten its grease. Or should I say, gotten its K-Y jelly/Astro-glide? Whichever they prefer these days.It wasn't a total blowout though, which was the suprise to me. The descision as it turns out was 4-3 in favor. | | By: Hoopy Frood Dude | | |
| | Gay Marriage Constitutional in California! | | 2008-05-15 14:30:52 | | Just in, gay marriage in California is constitutional and legal. Although I am not gay, as a resident of San Francisco, I applaud and support the gay community for the victory.
This isn’t even about Gay people, this is about the fact that the government is being prejudice because of certain people’s sexual orientation.
The one [...] | | By: SF Blogg | | |
| | Ferrari's latest addition 'Ferrari California' | | 2008-05-15 07:37:00 | | Maranello - The first official photographs have been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.The Ferrari California joins the Praancing Hose's 8-cylinder family which has always been defined by power and performance. It also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourer segment.The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pressure. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminum, in line with the rest of the current range. The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque's history in the mid-front position.In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features several innovations. Apart from its original 2+ concept which g | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | the city of vallejo, california going bankrupt!?!! | | 2008-05-15 01:11:50 | | it may seems odd to my readers why I even bother to comment about a place so far away from bangkok, thailand. as it were, in another life, this city was in my neighborhood. so, yes, it concerns me somewhat.nobody wants to see places where they have lived going to pot.so, what have I got to say about the place and their bankruptcy proceedings?..I just reviewed all their financial statements (everything is on the internet), and anybody with half a brain could see - the problem is in a nutshell - they are paying their police officers and their firemen TOO MUCH MONEY!!the base salary for a police officer in vallejo is about 120,000 dollars a year.the average salary for a police officer in the nation is about 44,000 dollars a year.the solution to the budget problems - LOWER the salaries.jesus! EVEN a backseat driver with half a brain like me can figure that out.SO, the big question IS - why can't the people in vallejo, california figure that out? OR maybe, they know. but they are too incomp | | By: Life of a Lounge Lizard | | |
| | Ferrari California | | 2008-05-14 13:13:49 | | This is the Ferrari California – the new 2+2 GT unveiled today. There’s a seven-speed twin-clutch transmission, a 454bhp 4.3-litre V8 with direct injection, a folding metal roof and space for four.The engine is a 4300cc V8, using the existing block from the F430 but with a new head to accommodate...
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| | Southern California Attractions Discount Tickets | | 2008-05-14 00:11:00 | | Memorable day is just around the corner and signals the start of summer. These discount tickets will help offset the high price of gas. There is no need to drive out of state, California has some of the best amusement parks and attractions you will find anywhere in the USA. Start saving by taking advantage of these discount tickets:Six Flags Magic Mountain - General Admission Save $20.00Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - General Admission Save $5.00LEGOLAND California Buy One Day for only $44, Get the Second Day FREE! Save $15.95 LEGOLAND/*SEA LIFE Save up to $23.95 on a 2-Day Hopper Medieval Times California Save $6.00Pirate's Dinner Adventure Save $6.00Disneyland Resort Save up to $45.00Go San Diego Card: 45 San Diego Attractions, Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More for 1 Low Price!Go San Francisco Card: 49 San Francisco Attractions, Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More for 1 Low Price!Go Los Angeles Card: 40 LA Attractions, Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More for 1 | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | New car: 2010 Ferrari California | | 2008-05-13 09:13:00 | | The California dreaming is over – Ferrari has finally pulled the wraps of its stunning new supercar!These are the first pictures of the exciting California, which is set to be the star of this October’s Paris Motor Show. Boasting a new 454bhp V8, a slick shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and folding hardtop, the Italian newcomer has Porsche and Aston Martin firmly in its sights.Styled by Pininfarina, the California is the Italian firm’s entry-level Grand Tourer, slotting int | | By: My Blog | | |
| | California Tuxedos and Men's Formal Wear | | 2008-05-12 16:04:00 | | As the song goes "Every girls' crazy about a sharp dressed man" and we here at Modern Wedding Advice are interested in helping you find the perfect formal wear for your wedding. Groom, Best Man, groomsmen, father of the bride and father of the groom, and the ring bearer all need to coordinate and dress similar. Here are some great store which will be able to serve all your tuxedo and formal wear needs. Phone numbers and cities are provided so you can find one local and call to make an appointmen | | By: Christmas Wedding-2008 | | |
| | Northern California Tuxedos and Men's Formal Wear | | 2008-05-12 15:58:00 | | As the song goes "Every girls' crazy about a sharp dressed man" and we here at Modern Wedding Advice are interested in helping you find the perfect formal wear for your wedding. Groom, Best Man, groomsmen, father of the bride and father of the groom, and the ring bearer all need to coordinate and dress similar. Here are some great store which will be able to serve all your tuxedo and formal wear needs. Phone numbers and cities are provided so you can find one local and call to make an appointmen | | By: Christmas Wedding-2008 | | |
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