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Entries from August 2007

Jen’s Audible Mentions

August 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment

You may or may not have heard of the following bands, they are definitely worth checking out……Enjoy!

The Veils This band recently played at The Beauty Bar, they are great live. They rock out in their live set more so than on the album. None the less, Finn Andrew (son of Barry [...]

Tags: Music

Labor Day questions - What does one wear to a beach party?

August 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Labor day is approaching and that means Beach Parties. But what to wear? Hot in the day and colder at night. My suggestion? A pretty summer dress in a bright color! Chose one on the shorter side and wear cropped jeans under or cotton tights once it gets cold. As for shoes - flip flops [...]

Tags: Fashion

Diamondback’s Beat Padres 8-7, Regain First Place

August 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Photo by: BobbyProm

The Arizona Diamondbacks took an 8-0 lead last night and fought off the Padres seven run rally to regain first place in the NL West. The Padres Chris Young wasn’t his normal self, the Diamondbacks took advantage.
The Padres are now one game back and will play the Dodgers’ tonight at Petco Park. [...]

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Mexican Teachers Union to Block U.S.-Mexico Border Friday Morning

August 30th, 2007 · No Comments

SNTE Protest in June 2007

The same Mexican teachers union that blocked the US-Mexico Border in June is set to protest at the border once again on Friday, August 31, at 9AM. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that beginning at 8:30AM Friday the CHP will close off lanes on the Interstate 5 and 805 south of [...]

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Teamsters Sue to Stop Long-Haul Mexican Trucks Crossing into US

August 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment

The Teamsters were told by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that it intends to grant authority on Sept. 1 for Mexican trucks to drive beyond the border zone and throughout the entire United States. This prompted the Teamsters to seek an emergency injunction to block the Bush administration from opening the U.S. [...]

Tags: US-Mexico Border

Freebies! Get your self some free make-up this weekend!

August 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Click here for a printable coupon to redeem for a free Smashbox Blush at Nordstrom’s on Friday to Sunday!

Tags: Fashion

We Have Ignition!! NASA Tests New Rocket Engine 5M15

August 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Video: We Have Ignition! NASA Tests a New Rocket
NASA recently tested their new rocket engine in the Mojave Desert, which runs on compressed liquid methane. One advantage over conventional rocket fuel is that liquid methane is found on several planets including Mars. According to Wired News: “Those glowing figure eights in the blast stream are [...]

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San Diego Third Highest Median Income in America

August 29th, 2007 · No Comments

The U.S. Census Reports that San Diego is the third richest city of cities with 500,000 people or more.
The Center on Policy Initiatives produced a full CPI analysis brief which reveals that the rich have gotten richer.
San Diego County has considerable income disparity, the census data reveals in its first county-by-county use of the [...]

Tags: News

Ducky Waddle’s Emporium is having a Full Moon Book Sale today

August 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Ducky Waddle’s Emporium is having a Full Moon Book Sale today from where all used books will be 50% off all day. If you have never been to Ducky Waddle’s Emporium you are missing out on a gem in Encinitas. Located right next to Lou’s Records you might easily miss it if you didn’t know [...]

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Miss South Carolina Lauren Caitlin Spins at Miss Teen USA 2007

August 28th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Video = “Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question”
Hold on to your seat, you have entered the “spin zone.” Like Nick Naylor in “Thank You For Smoking,” Miss South Carolina Lauren Caitlin is never wrong.

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