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There She Blows!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2012

The time is now for spotting blue whales and huge pods of dolphins on whale watching excursions. Newport Landing Whale Watching cruises reports that the odds are in your favor that you will see migrating blue whales, even finbacks and minke whales have been spotted. The company is offering a $15 whale watching cruise special now through Sunday, Aug. 19. Cruises depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. daily and they last two and a half hours. Newport Landing is at 400 Main St. in Newport Beach. 949.675.0551.

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Back to School Sale at HSS

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2012

Back to school shopping is already starting at Huntington Surf and Sport. All four HSS stores will open today at 8 a.m., the sale will continue through Sunday. A huge sidewalk sale will take place outside and the entire store will be reduced 20 to 50%. Select wetsuits are priced at $99.99, and you’ll receive a free t-shirt with $50 purchase. HSS carries top name brands for including Hurley, Billabong, Volcom, Quiksilver, O’Neill, RVCA, Stussy, Matix and more! 300 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 714.841.4000. 120 Main St. in Huntington Beach. 714.374.6266. 3801 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.846.0181.…

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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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