The Dose

Surf’s Up!

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2010

Taylor grabs his sunscreen and heads to Huntington Beach to check out the final day of the U.S. Open of Surfing. Come along for the trip as Taylor talks to back-to-back champion Brett Simpson, the Huntington Beach High School graduate that brought home his second consecutive title this year. During the epic final day of competition, Simpson defended his title against stiff competition, but the past Orange County Surfer of the Year was able to keep the homesurf advantage for his unprecedented win. While former UFC champ Chuck Liddell signed autographs and took pictures with fans before enjoying the sun,…

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Rockin’ Style Salon

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2010

Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine is hosting a Rockin’ Style Salon on Tuesday, August 10.  Featuring a special guest appearance by celebrity stylist Dusty Simington, children will use their imagination and artistic talents to create hair styles, choose a rock star outfit and more. Dusty is the recipeient of the covert NAHA Master Stylist award, his clientele has included celebrities such as Ryan Seacrest and Daisy Fuentes, and he has been featured on “Extreme Makeover.” The all-day event kicks off the Pretend City Fundraising Raffle where anyone has a chance to win one year’s worth of women services from…

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Open Surf Season!

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2010

Tuesday marked the beginning of an incredible free concert series at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, but BMX, fashion, skating and of course surf events will continue from morning until night at the largest single-venue festival in the world. The venue opens at 7 a.m. or earlier for the remainder of the competition allowing visitors to make their mark on the Nike 6.0 Art Wall or wander around the grounds. If you missed the Cold War Kids Tuesday night, Bedouin Soundclash and Switchfoot will take over the stage on Wednesday and Thursday.  Weezer and Hot Hot Heat,…

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Look No Further!

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2010

You can find exactly what you’re looking for! Found is a unique vintage furniture rental company that rents out vintage furniture and accessories for weddings, photo shoots and events. The event decor and prop resource supplies brides, event planners, designers and photographers with the resources to give style and originality to events. Jeni Maus, the owner of Found, continues to expand the company’s collection with resources across the country to find the perfect vintage pieces for whatever you may need. While much of her inventory is online, customers can also contact Jeni for a custom search to find exactly what…

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The Hotel Hanford

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2010

The Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa has debuted 79 newly designed, sleek and sophisticated guestrooms with handmade furnishings, flat screen televisions and free wireless internet service.  The independent, boutique-style hotel even has Starbucks coffee available for delivery right to every guest’s door. Hanford Hotels, a Newport Beach-based hotel owner and operator, has been converting the former Holiday Inn Costa Mesa since December 2009.  The hotel has remained opened since the renovation began and plans for the final debut will be announced at the end of the summer. Minutes away from John Wayne Airport and shopping and dining at South Coast…

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