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Haakenson: Doheny shines in Bali
It was one year ago this week that Andrew Doheny reached the final heat of the Assn. of Surfing Professionals' World Junior Championships in Bali, Indonesia, finishing in second place in what was considered a breakthrough performance by the Newport...Tags: Kelly Slater, Brazil, South Africa, Medina (Saudi Arabia)
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Joe Surf: Hundreds paddle out to remember Surfline.com founder
A couple hundred people paddled out on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier Sunday while hundreds more lined the pier or stood on the sand to honor Surfline.com founder Sean Collins, who died of a heart attack Dec. 26. Collins' two sons, Tyler and...Tags: Quiksilver Incorporated, France, Australia, Surfing, Weather Reports
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Joe Surf: Making waves in the classroom
To Bali, or not to Bali.
That was the question facing Taylor Pitz, an up-and-coming surfer but also an up-and-coming student.
Pitz, a 2011 graduate of Laguna Beach High School, has qualified for the Assn. of Surfing Professionals Junior World...Tags: High School Sports, Salt, TiVo Inc., 90210 (tv program), Schools
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The expat life: Going south of the border
In June 2009, my husband Sam and I slammed down the hatchback of our Honda CRV, the interior bulging with containers of Legos and books, school supplies and board games, and a box of shoes, a tin of Old Bay in the glove compartment. On the roof was a...
Tags: Book, Mexico City, World War II (1939-1945), Arts and Culture, Taj Mahal
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Ronnie, we barely knew you
On Feb. 27, the eve the Great Sequester, President Barack Obama left the Oval Office and its byzantine game of federal budget chicken to walk next door to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to personally thank Ron Kirk “for his service and his...Tags: Barack Obama, Globalization, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Doha (Qatar)
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Ron Kirk, we barely knew you
On Feb. 27, the eve the Great Sequester, President Barack Obama left the Oval Office and its byzantine game of federal budget chicken to walk next door to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to personally thank Ron Kirk “for his service and his...Tags: Barack Obama, Globalization, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Doha (Qatar)
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Planning your trip to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia
THE BEST WAY TO THE MALUKU ISLANDS, INDONESIA From LAX, Cathay Pacific, Singapore, Virgin AustraIia, Malaysia Airlines, China Airlines and EVA offer connecting service (change of planes) to Denpasar International Airport on Bali. Restricted round-trip...Tags: Indonesia, Los Angeles International Airport, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Malaysia
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Isn't it romantic?
There's no specific quality that makes one destination more romantic than others. While some travelers want access to luxuries and fine dining, others search for a beautiful sunset in a rustic environment. The important thing is being with the right...Tags: Jamaica, Dionne Warwick, Travel, Black Eyed Peas (music group), Mark Twain
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British woman faces death for drug smuggling in Indonesia
A British woman who tried to smuggle several pounds of cocaine into Bali was sentenced Tuesday to death, a far more severe punishment than the 15 years behind bars sought by Indonesian prosecutors. The court found there were "no mitigating...
Tags: Amnesty International, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Crime, Law and Justice
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Mali isn't just France's or Africa's problem. It's ours too.
Be honest: You can’t find Mali on a map, can you? Now, you’ve probably heard of Timbuktu. I don’t know why. Maybe because the name is catchy, like Katmandu. (No, that isn’t in Mali; that’s in Nepal. You’re welcome.)...Tags: France, Western Africa, Afghanistan, Mali, Leon Panetta
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Bali marks 10th anniversary of devastating bombing
World NowTen years ago, the bombing of two nightclubs in Bali killed 202 people and unsettled the long-peaceful island popular with Western tourists. On Friday, hundreds of survivors and their families gathered in Bali to remember the bombing, a devastating attack... -
Cleobella, handbag maker to the stars, opens shop
All The RageCleobella, Angela O'Brien's line of globally inspired handbags and accessories, has found plenty of favor among A-listers, including Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Fergie, Emmy Rossum and Jessica Alba. Now the Huntington Beach native is...
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