DO IT NOW…RIGHT NOW…OR YOU’LL WISH YOU DID!

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public next month.

REMINDER…. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

….. YOU WILL  BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
Even if the message is saved on your phone, you will be charged for the minutes to listen to it.

To prevent this, call the following  number from your cell phone:      888-382-1222
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years.   You  must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.   You cannot call from a different phone number.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20  seconds.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Seal Beach, eats in Long Beach

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 ?

HOW ‘BOUT SANDRA BULLOCK’S SPEECH?

There’s a lot to be said for Seal Beach’s Sandra Bullock that’s makes one smile about her winning ways on the Academy Award’s show and the lead up to it.

We couldn’t agree more with Forest Whittaker who directed her in the romantic comedy “Hope Floats” a few years ago. He expressed his feelings, as did so many, for the depth of Bullock’s art and the ease with which she connects with the camera

“I just fell in love with her as person. I think she’s a great artist. It was just a magical moment for me, because her work was beautiful and I think she is beautiful. I was happy to be there on the night she received it.”

On Saturday night at the Golden Raspberry Awards, given annually to the worst performances of the year, Bullock surprised everyone by showing up to accept her Worst Actress award for “All About Steve.” She accepted the award with grace and humor and brought a wagon load of DVD’s so the audience would also get a chance it. go to:https://www.whatsupinsealbeach.com/local_news/oscar-night-full-of-humor-grace-and-karmic-lessons/

Next night, of course, she took home Best Actress for “The BlindSide.” and gave on the the best acceptance speeches ever.

That’s our adopted gal here in Seal Beach.  Talented, humble, GREAT natural humor and an easy person to hope for the best for. There was not doubt in our mind that the emotion she was trying so hard to control would overtake her once you saw her turn from the cameras when her name was announced. What was surprising to see that her husband Jesse James was crying before she was!  Way to go Jesse.

Jude law turned to Whittaker and was heard to say … ” Has that ever happened before…winning a Razzie and the Oscar in the same year:”  No Jude … at least not in not in an acting category.

After the Oscar and an Oprah date on Monday, Sandra…still on cloud nine … took her equally attractive step-daughters out shopping on Main Street on Tuesday. For more info go to: http://www.gossipcenter.com/sandra-bullock/sandra-bullock-seal-beach-shopping-sunny-452405

Here’s a fly-over of “What’s Up’s” Favorite new Destroyer

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

Oscar Night Full of Humor, Grace and Karmic Lessons

What makes every contest more interesting is a back story, whether it be the Superbowl or the Oscars a little drama goes a long way to help make for a more interesting viewing experience. Whether you were rooting for the underdog, the ex, or the hometown girl with a great sense of humor you were likely not disappointed with the results of tonight’s Oscars.

Kathryn Bigelow was awarded the Best Director Oscar for Hurt Locker over James Cameron for Avatar, making her the first female to win the honor. Hurt Locker won a total of six Oscars including Best Picture. Not to discount her talent or quality of the movie but perhaps a lesson in karma is also to be had. Bigelow was married to (and divorced) James Cameron back in the 90’s when he allegedly had an affair with his next wife Linda Hamilton on the set of Terminator 2.

Hometown favorite, Sandra Bullock won for Best Actress, just one night after accepting a Razzie award in Hollywood for her role in “All About Steve”, making her the first actress (or Actor for that matter) to win both a Razzie and an Oscar in the same weekend. Bullock’s acceptance speech was poignant yet funny including a moment where she thanked her Mother for raising her to be accepting of all people while joking about Meryl Streep being “a great kisser” in a way that only Sandra Bullock could pull off.

As predicted the Best Actor Oscar went to Jeff Bridges for his role in “Crazy Heart”.  Comedian Mo’Nique won for Best Supporting Actress for her dramatic role as Mary Jones, an abused and criminally abusive mother, in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push” by Sapphire.”

Video of Sandra Bullock Winning Razzie Award on Saturday Night:

Video of Sandra Bullock Winning Oscar Award on Sunday Night (poor quality):

Let’s protect the sharks before its too late ?

So you don’t believe that sharks are endangered and you don’t think there are more giant squid than usual?

Well I’ve talked to several local fisherman lately who’ve told me that they believe the local squid population is destroying other local fish population.

Also we know that the giant Great White Sharks are traveling great distances. Sometimes from the South Pacific, close to 2,000 miles, to get to an area where the giant squid seem to gather .  A spot in the middle of the North Pacific between San Francisco and Hawaii … to dine on the squid that also gather there.. That’s a long trip for Sunday dinner.

For the whole story go:  tohttp://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-shark7-2010mar07,0,5015116.story

Huntington Beach Events

CITY ADMINISTRATOR- Charter Review Commission- The Charter Review Commission will review and finalize all of their recommendations at the March 16 meeting.  Unless substantive changes are necessary, a final vote on recommended amendments to the Charter as a whole will take place at the April 6 meeting.  The final recommendations of the commission will be forwarded to the City Council for their review.

CITY TREASURER –  Tip of the Week – Feeling Sleepy?Get up and take a brisk walk around the block, or even just down the hall.  Being upright and active will speed oxygen to your brain and give your energy levels a much-needed boost.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT- Beach Maintenance – The beach, pier, and parking lots were closed for several hours on Saturday due to a Tsunami warning. On Sunday, waves reaching 16 feet and high tide of 6.3 flooded the beach service road in the morning causing temporary closure for several hours.  Beach Maintenance Crews were able to get sand berms up in front of the beach condos and Lifeguard Headquarters before flooding occurred.  Clean up from the recent storms continued with the beach crew removing over 3,400 cubic yards of debris from the beach over the last two weeks.

Junior Lifeguard Preparation Class – The 2010 Junior Lifeguard Program is just around the corner.  Experienced instructors will help your child improve their swimming skills and teach them tricks to improve their time during the scheduled tryouts in May.  This preparation class begins on March 8 and will be held twice a week on either Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday for $205. Additionally, your child may attend all four days for $355.  Classes are conducted at the Marina High School Pool on Springdale and Edinger from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Please log onto hbsands.org for registration information.

Upcoming HB Reads Author Event- Huntington Beach Reads One Book brings the authors of “They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky” to Huntington Beach on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Sudanese refugees now living in Southern California, the authors’ compelling story and their gentle, positive spirit is a moving experience.  After fleeing their villages in southern Sudan, Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng and Benjamin Ajak—all under the age of seven—survived on their own for five years before reaching a northern Kenya refugee camp.  They became known to the world as the “Lost Boys of Sudan.”

A rare visit to Long Beach by “Liberty Belle

The fully restored World War II Boeing B-17 Bomber is doing her final flight check before taking flight over Long Beach and Los Angeles in March

The Liberty Foundation’s Salute to Veterans Tour, which began in Atlanta, has been making it’s way across the United States. The Liberty Belle will land at Long Beach Airport this weekend.

Public flights will be available March 6-7 at the Long Beach Airport and next weekend, March 13-14, at the Burbank Airport. The Liberty Belle usually flies from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day with ground tours after the flights.

The B-17 “Liberty Belle” takes passengers on a flight back-in-time that inspires respect for the men and women who gave so much to protect America’s freedoms. The flight begins with an historical briefing about the significance of the B-17, then takes to the air for a scenic tour over the local area.

Curious residents that prefer to keep both feet on the ground can visit the air field to watch the Liberty Belle fly and take a ground tour.

A total of 12,732 B-17’s were produced from 1935–1945. Today, fewer than 100 exist and fewer still are in airworthy condition.

The Liberty Foundation’s B-17 “Liberty Belle” is one of only 14 B-17’s that still fly today. “Liberty Belle” was built towards the end of the war and never saw any combat. It is painted in the colors and nose art of the original “Liberty Belle” B-17 that flew countless missions with the 390th bomb group of the 8th Airforce.

Flights are $430 for non Liberty Foundation members and $390 for foundation members. Call 918-340-0243 to schedule your flight.

The Liberty Foundation relies solely on donations and contributions to help defray the B-17’s high operational expense and maintenance costs.

Watch the slideshow below for photos of the Liberty Belle B-17 Bomber flights go to: http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/liberty-belle-restored-b17-bomber-to-fly-over-long-beach-and-la/

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