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Try this Rum

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2012

With Enrique Iglesias/Jennifer Lopez performing in concert Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, it’s a perfect time to discover Iglesias co-owned Atlantico Rum that just became available from the Dominican Republic. It’s now exclusively featured at Seasons 52 at South Coast Plaza in summer cocktails including the Watermelon Refresher made with hand-crafted Atlantico Platino, fresh watermelon, and agave nectar; the Strawberry Lemon Euphoria  made with Atlantico Reserva, fresh strawberry, lemon juice, lemon wedges and mint. This rare rum has won countless awards and is considered one of the finest rums in the world. It’s a blend of small batched rums aged…

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Pet Whisperer Comes to Town

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2012

Orange County’s premiere pet photography studio, Dogma Pet Portraits in Costa Mesa will be hosting a “yappy hour book signing” Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Join Terri Steuben, animal communicator and author of “Secrets of a Pet Whisper” Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. for wine and cheese and dogs on leashes are welcome too. 1729 Superior Ave. in Costa Mesa. 714.642.9021.  

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Eat Smart with Panera Bread

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2012

 Interested in nutrition and love to play online games? Panera Bread just launched an interactive and engaging game “Eat Smarts”,  where players can participate in 15 interactive challenges and win fun prizes that includes a chance to win a Sandals Resorts Luxury included Caribbean vacation for two. With Eat Smarts, Panera is encouraging “kids” all ages to play with their food by taking online quizzes, your dining out smarts, nutrient memory game,  and answer culinary questions. You may even learn some great nutrition tips. All you need to do is register and start playing.  The game ends Aug. 29. 

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Pac Fest Pre-Party

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2012

Join C.A.M.M. that brings progressive and modern film, art and music events to Orange County Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Pacific Festival Pre Party at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana for live performances by Gardens and Villa, Mr. Little Jeans and Wildcat! Wildcat! At sundown, CAMM will also project "A Southern California Retrospective, Through the Eyes of its Creators" 1965-present. It’s a visual showcase of hand picked photography, cinematography, and statements from international pros in skate, surf, snow, design, architecture, and music. The show sums up all that is So Cal culture. Purchase tickets online…

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Ride with JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2012

Cycling enthusiasts can make a difference by joining JDRF’s Ride Program that raises monies needed to fund research for better treatments and a cure for diabetes. Want to know learn more about the JDRF Ride program that also helps you reach a personal training goal by participating in a destination cycling experience?  Join a group of cyclists on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Surf City Cyclery in Newport Beach for a coffee meeting and short and easy get acquainted ride.  All skills are welcome for a recreation ride (approximately 30 miles) through Costa Mesa,  Back Bay and…

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