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Admiral Mike Mullen, the highest ranking American military man was in Seal Beach over the weekend for the commissioning of the newest Destroyer in the fleet, the USS Dewey.
The USS Dewey is more than just another ship. This newest of the Arleigh Burke- class is a guided missile destroyer ( DDG 105) in the United States Navy. Dewey is the third Navy ship named after Admiral of the Navy George Dewey, hero of theBattle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
What’s Up in Seal Beach is happy to say that after the festivities of the day, Admiral Mike Mullen went to dinner with some of his associates at one of our favorite restaurants, Phil Trani’s in Long Beach and a good time was had by all….including the other patrons. The Admiral was referred to by the chef as “A heck of a guy.” I guess that means he liked the food ?
Much has been said..EVERYWHERE… of the U.S.S. Dewey. Here she is in all her beauty…and with that beauty comes power that will make the bad guys think about being good guys. This is the newest ship of its class and we will hear from her soon.
photo by J Rootlieb
More than 100 restaurants across Orange County’s vast dining landscape are ready to dish up amazing food at fantastic prices during Orange County’s most anticipated culinary event.
From all corners of the county this foodie celebration provides OC locals the opportunity to indulge in a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from over 100 of Orange County’s best Restaurants. These menus showcase some of the region’s most talented chefs who have personalized each menu to reflect their culinary style. The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30 or $40 per person for dinner. The only thing to make for dinner during Restaurant Week is reservations!
This is the time for food lovers to try new places, get groups of friend and dine out and just really enjoy a week of fabulous dining. Start planning your week of dining out.
For more information visit OrangeCountyRestaurantWeek.com.
Mark McGwire was in Seal Beach last Saturday p.m. serving as best man at
his pal Robbie Burdick’s wedding
AND
On Tuesday evening – - Sir Charles Barkley was holding court at the Long Beach’s
Hyatt Regency Lounge to the delight of everyone within sound of his voice.
For full story go to Doug Krikorian’s story at: http://www.presstelegram.com/moresports/ci_14197068
A small family owned industry leader of power wheel chairs and scooters and other assistive mobility products, EasyMedOnLine, has announced a new technological advance to their line.
In mid 2010 EasyMedOnLine will offer the MobilityAlert ™ capability on select power wheel chairs and scooters.
Ryan C. Lawton, President of EasyMedOnLine, explained, “Our goal is to further improve the user functionality, capability and reliability of assistive mobility products that are so important to the millions of Americans depending on them.
The MobilityAlert™ option is a unique, low-cost, proven technological improvement combining RemoteDiagnostics ™ capability, MyHealth ™ capability and a ContactNow™ wireless point-of-contact capability designed to enhance and improve the operation, maintenance and reliability of power wheel chairs and scooters using secure, non-intrusive networking technology.”
For more Info www.easymedonline.com
The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba announced today that nearly 4,000 dogs will compete for more than $225,000 in cash prizes at the Ninth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Dec. 12 and 13, 2009 in Long Beach, Calif. The two-day event is held in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational and the AKC National Obedience Invitational (entries of 457 and 109 respectively) making for a combined entry of almost 5,000 dogs competing in all events.
In celebration of AKC’s 125th anniversary, the show has adopted an open format for 2009 (it will return to invitation-only in 2010), which means any AKC registered purebred unaltered dog six months of age or older has an opportunity to compete for top dog honors.
“With our partners, we’re thrilled to host one of the most well-respected dog shows in the world and to be able to commemorate the AKC’s anniversary with the open format at this year’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship,” said Jason Taylor, external relations manager, Procter & Gamble Pet Care. “Every year the road to best in show is full of suspense for owners, handlers and breeders and the open format allows for more surprises in the ring and opportunities for established champions and new contenders alike to make a run for the title of top dog.”
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is also host to the Eukanuba World Challenge, a unique event showcasing top canines from 41 countries all competing for prestigious international recognition. Rare breeds such as the Cesky Fousek, Thai Ridgeback and Bracco Italiano will compete against more traditional favorites such as the Doberman Pinscher, Poodle and Golden Retriever for the title of “World Challenge Champion” and a total of $15,000 in prize money.
“We are proud to celebrate AKC’s 125th anniversary with this unique show,” said Ron Menaker, show chairman. “With nearly 5,000 entries in the conformation, agility and obedience competitions, it’s the largest AKC dog show in 2009, and will be a memorable event for both spectators and competitors.”
HAPPENINGS AT THE AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Best in Show Competition – Because of this year’s open format, more dogs than ever will be competing for top dog honors including dogs who have never shown before and the country’s top show dogs from each of the 161 AKC recognized breeds. The owner of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show winner will receive more than $50,000, and the breeder/s of the Best in Show winner will be awarded $15,000.
• AKC Agility Invitational – This year the invitational will be housed in 60,000 square foot pavilion adjacent to the Convention Center that is 39 feet tall and spans the length of a football field. Under the big top during the two-day show, the agility competition demonstrates the versatility and speed of canines as they race against the clock and overcome a challenging obstacle course of tunnels, weave poles, jumps and seesaws. It is a sport of physical skill, control, patience and most importantly, teamwork between handler and dog.
• AKC National Obedience Invitational – Obedience trials demonstrate how useful a dog is as a valued companion. Accuracy and precision are essential, but the natural movement of the handler and the willingness and enjoyment of the dog also are important.
• Eukanuba World Challenge – The international challenge will feature top dogs from 41 countries and six continents. Watch and cheer on Holly, the 2008 AENC Best in Show champion, as she represents the U.S. in this intense competition.
• Junior Handlers – Top-ranking preteen and teen handlers (ages 9-18), who have met high academic standards and qualification criteria based on year-round competition will compete for prestigious wins and scholarship money.
• AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) – Each year dogs are recognized for their outstanding contributions to their respective communities. There are five categories the ACE Award recognizes: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service and Exemplary Companion. These honorees and their owners will be on-hand in Long Beach to receive their awards and be recognized in front of the AENC audience.
• AKC Meet the Breeds® – Showcasing more than 150 breeds, with dogs of all ages, AKC Meet the Breeds is designed to teach responsible dog ownership while providing an interactive and fun experience for show attendees. Debuting at the event are some of the newest breeds recognized by the AKC – the Irish Red and White Setter, Norwegian Buhund and Pyrenean Shepherd.
• Dog Sensory Exhibit – The Eukanuba booth will feature a full-sensory exhibit where attendees can see, smell, hear and taste exactly as a dog does.
AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE NUMBERS
• All 161 AKC registered breeds are entered to compete.
• The largest entries include: 106 Golden Retrievers; 80 French Bulldogs; 66 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; 65 Australian Shepherds; and 63 Rottweilers.
• The newest breeds to compete include: 10 Irish Red & White Setters; 6 Norwegian Buhund and 15 Pyrenean Shepherds.
• By group, entry totals are: Sporting – 680; Hound – 554; Working – 676; Terrier – 505; Toy – 573; Non-Sporting – 481; Herding – 404 and Miscellaneous – 47.
• Dogs from 41 international countries will compete in the Eukanuba World Challenge including Australia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.
• More than $225,000 in cash and prizes are offered by Eukanuba. In addition, another $10,000 has been offered by many of the 133 breed clubs that are hosting a specialty or supported entry in commemoration of the AKC’s 125th anniversary.
• The owner/s of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show winner will receive more than $50,000 while the breeder/s of the Best in Show winner is awarded $15,000.
• More than 1,300 dogs are entered in the Bred-by-Exhibitor (the dog’s handler is both breeder and owner) competition, making up 32 percent of the entry who will be eligible to win the $15,000 cash prize. Same-day video coverage of the Bred-by-Exhibitor Groups will be provided on akc.org.
• Nearly 300,000 square feet of event space will be utilized.
AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE INVITATIONALS BY THE NUMBERS
• Agility (held in a unique, 60,000 square foot, enclosed pavilion) – 457 total; 130 breeds from 41 states (plus Canada, Brazil and Japan).
• Obedience – 109 total; 44 breeds from 31 states and Canada.
To purchase tickets, get more information about the show and sign up to receive updates on show results via our Facebook and Twitter pages, visit www.akc.org/aenc.
Well we’re down to only 12 cats and/or kittens left!
That’s right, the Seal Beach Animal Care Center…arguably the best animal care adoption facility in the country...set out to have 77 of their temporary visitors placed in new homes by the end of the year and there are only 12 left and some of those are the most lovable of all.
The Seal Beach center is a shelter that does not put its animals “to sleep” so, in tough times like we’re in now, they get a lot of animals that have been abandoned.
The center is offering all sorts of cut-rate prices and discounts to those who will adopt kitties with special needs.
A “adopter” has to be cleared before you can take your dog or cat home but once you are cleared you will get a gift card from one of several local stores including Costco, Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Petco and more. In most cases the gift card will equal the fees paid for the adoption. There are many, many adoptions completed the same day. (They know once you see these cuddly little guys you want them to go home with you.)
All the animals will have been spayed or neutered. They’ll have been de-wormed and had a microchip installed saying they belong to you.
For more information, visit www.sbacc.org.
Best Bet is in bold type
Home teams are capitalized
Thursday in Toronto
N Y Jets Buffalo +3
Sunday
Den K C +4 ¼
PITT Oak + 14 ½
JAX Hou Pk
INDY Tn + 6 ½
Philly ATL +5 ½
CINCY Det + 13
N O WASH + 9 ½
CAR T.B. + 5 ½
CHI St. L +9
S.D. CLEVE + 13 ½
SEA S. F Pk
Min AZ + 3
Dal NYG + 2 ½
N. E. MIAMI +4
Monday
GB Balt +3
The AMG division of Mercedes Benz has introduced the 2010 AMG SLS. This beautiful beast compares favorably to Jack Haley’s original 1955, but you have to remember that car was a revelation over 50 years ago so a 2010 car should be more than a comparison.
Now Mercedes has not given us a chance to drive this $200,000 beauty (nor are they likely to) but I did drive the original and even though it was $188,000 less it was something else in its day.
If you’d like to see it being driven at Half Moon Bay and then at Laguna Seca go to: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil13-2009nov13,0,7051260.column
If one of our readers is lucky enough to own one, c’mon bye and take me for a ride….please !
Sunday Nov 15th – Noon ’til 4 p.m.
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| Long Beach Veterans Stadium is the home of the OUTDOOR ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MARKET held the 3rd Sunday of every month in Long . Over 800 dealers exhibit, featuring a huge selection of antiques and collectibles for sale at bargain prices. |
Established in 1982, this event was named one of the TOP TEN FLEA MARKETS IN THE UNITED STATES by Harry Rinker, author and antique expert.
On the 3rd Sunday of each month, spread out over 20 acres you’ll find well over ONE HALF MILLION antiques and collectibles for sale at wholesale prices…. Join the dealers and celebrities who shop at LONG BEACH VETERANS STADIUM for selection, quality and low, low prices.
For more information visit LongBeachAntiqueMarket.com.
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