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Is proofreading is a dying art , or is it already dead?
There’s at least two guaranteed smiles in the following group of headlines run in papers around the country and one in England.
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Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one was in a local paper recently. The editor was called and asked who wrote it. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
Those experts know everything.
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that’s taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
good-for-nothing’ lazy so-and-so’s!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?
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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren’t they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That’s what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is….
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
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Now that you’ve smiled at least twice, it’s your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh, at least once a day!
Tell your friends to click on:https://www.whatsupinsealbeach.com/local_news/headlines-we-should-have-run/
A Long Beach man played with pennies and went home a millionaire at Pechanga, after striking a $1,061,225.26 Jackpot on an Indiana Jones slot machine at 10:48 a.m. this morning. The devoted Pechanga player knew he had hit a jackpot, but it took him a minute to realize just how large it was.
“I was kind of in a daze,” said the lucky player, who has been coming to Pechanga since 2002. Asked what he will do with his winnings he replied, “I’m going to save my mother’s house.”
There has been a jackpot frenzy at the Pechanga Resort & Casino with the Long Beach resident becoming the fourth big winner in just over two months at the largest casino in the Western USA. An Anaheim resident hit it big on the Mystery of the Mask machine for a whopping $678,367.00 in late September. Another jackpot of $799,041.37 was won by a Chino Hills woman on a Wizard of Oz progressive in early September. A $500,000 Bally Quick Hit winner also hit in late July.
“Pechanga has more slots than any other casino in California and far more than any in Las Vegas,” said Pechanga VP of Slots Buddy Frank. “It stands to reason that we also have more jackpots than anyone else. When someone wins a once-in-a-lifetime jackpot, it creates an excitement on the floor with both our guests and our Team Members.”
Pechanga Resort & Casino is located in the Inland Empire, in the Southern California Wine Country of Temecula Valley.
Pechanga has superstar concerts; a comedy club; world title boxing events; three clubs and lounges, including Silk, the 2nd largest nightclub in Southern California; more than 100,000 square feet of convention/meeting space; and the new 18-hole Journey at Pechanga, which has been rated as one of the best new golf courses of 2008. As the largest casino in the Western United States, Pechanga is perfect for a romantic weekend or just a daytrip with happening nightlife to make for an exciting getaway.
Sunday Nov 15th – Noon ’til 4 p.m.
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| Long Beach Veterans Stadium is the home of the OUTDOOR ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MARKET held the 3rd Sunday of every month in Long . Over 800 dealers exhibit, featuring a huge selection of antiques and collectibles for sale at bargain prices. |
Established in 1982, this event was named one of the TOP TEN FLEA MARKETS IN THE UNITED STATES by Harry Rinker, author and antique expert.
On the 3rd Sunday of each month, spread out over 20 acres you’ll find well over ONE HALF MILLION antiques and collectibles for sale at wholesale prices…. Join the dealers and celebrities who shop at LONG BEACH VETERANS STADIUM for selection, quality and low, low prices.
For more information visit LongBeachAntiqueMarket.com.
If you’re in the mood for fresh veggies, breads, canned goods, flowers and more then try then the Local Area Farmers Market is the place. This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held in CityPlace, at The Promenade North & E. 5th St, and on a small lot next to a parking structure, a block east of Pine Ave. This is a recurring weekly event held every Friday from 10-4.
This year’s new cars have some surprising mileage numbers. 8, 9, 10 and 11 miles to the gallon!
The EPA has released their annual fuel economy guide. There are lots of autos with greatly improved mileage. Alas, there are still a few that don’t seem to get the message or cannot improve their mileage number without compromising their goal?
A Chevy van that gets 13 mpg IS NOT the worst by any measure. Not surprisingly most of the cars with bad numbers seem to be aimed at an audience of Marie Antoniette’s …. Those with a sort of “Let ’em eat cake” attitude.
When discussing the 2010 mileage report EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said: “Every year, consumers use the Fuel Economy Guide to find clean, efficient, cost-effective vehicles that meets their needs and their budgets. It’s an easy, accessible resource for everyone, and helps us cut harmful pollution from the air, and save money for American drivers.”
Fuel-efficient models come in all types and sizes, so consumers can save thousands of dollars over a vehicle’s lifetime without sacrificing performance. Model year 2010 fuel economy leaders include a wide range of hybrid models, from compact cars to sport-utility vehicles. “Fuel economy is about both saving energy and saving money,” said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. “Buying fuel efficient vehicles – like the many hybrid technologies featured in this year’s Fuel Economy Guide – helps limit carbon pollution, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and reduce driving costs for American families.”
Each vehicle listing in the Fuel Economy Guide provides an estimated annual fuel cost. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. The online version of the guide allows consumers to input their local gasoline prices and typical driving habits to receive a personalized fuel cost estimate.
Fuel efficiency is important for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change. One of the most important things consumers can do to reduce their contribution to climate change is to buy a vehicle with better fuel economy.
The Fuel Economy Guide continues to be available to mobile users (fueleconomy.gov/m), and is readily accessible from a mobile device, smart phone, or personal digital assistant (or PDA).
Joint DOE/EPA Fuel Economy website for detailed information on fuel economy, including a complete version of the Fuel Economy Guide: http://www.fueleconomy.gov
The 2010 fuel economy leaders within each class as well as the lowest fuel economy models: http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/basicinformation.htm
For the fifth time this year a Seal Beach bank has been robbed. Not too far from the Police Station either. For the full story go to:http://www.oc180news.com/article/West_Orange_County_Features/Crime/Another_Seal_Beach_Bank_Robbery5_this_year_1_Arrest/18611
Thursday
CAROLINA Miami + 3
Sunday
Indy BALTIMORE +1
DALLAS Washington + 11
DETROIT Cleveland + 3 1/2
Cincy OAKLAND + 9 1/2
Pitt KANSAS CITY +10
MINN Seattle + 10 1/2
JAX Buffalo + 9
N.O. TAMPA BAY + 11
GREEN BAY San Fran +6 1/2
Phil Chicago + 3
Arizona ST. LOUIS + 9
N.E. N.Y. Jets +10 1/2
NY GIANTS Atlanta + 6 1/2
DENVER San Diego + 3
Monday Night
HOUSTON Tenn + 4 1/2
* Home Teams all capital letters
** Best Bet – In Bold Print
Huntington Beach Senior Services
On Thursday, October 15, 2009, the Surf City Senior Providers Network will meet at Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Avenue from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The Surf City Senior Providers Network is a forum founded by Huntington Beach Senior Services to address senior issues and concerns, facilitate access to needed services, provide advocacy on behalf of older adults, and improve communication between interested professional and community organizations. The network’s goals are: provide educational opportunities for network members and the community at large, and meet the needs of the older population. John Davies, from Hands on Rehab and Aquatics, will give a presentation on Aqua Therapy for Older Adults. Caring Companions at Home, Heritage Memorial Services, and Meadowlark Gardens will co-host the luncheon. Senior Service providers interested in attending should RSVP to Teri Simonis (714) 374-1517, or tsimonis@surfcity-hb.org.
Huntington Beach Art Center
Artsy Sunday will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A free, hands-on workshop for children and families, Artsy Sundays feature professional artists teaching art activities based on the contemporary exhibitions in the galleries. Artsy Sunday is sponsored by Target. Call the Art Center for details.
The Annual Halloween Fest 2009
Join friends and family for an evening of fun in downtown Huntington Beach. The Downtown Business Improvement District is hosting the annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 31, on Main Street. Activities include game and activity booths, bounce houses, mobile video game theater, face painting, Surf City’s antique fire truck, a haunted house, and costume contests for children (12 and under) and dogs. Businesses will be participating in a window decorating contest and will offer free candy to children under 12. Downtown businesses will offer discounts, sales, and restaurant specials. For more information contact the BID at 714.536.8300 or www.hbdowntown.com.
FINANCE
The Fiscal Services Division of the Finance Department website has recently been revised to add the following page www.surfcity-hb.org/utilityupdates. This revision will allow customers to update the contact information on their water bill accounts, including home phone, work phone, cell phone, and e-mail address. The city currently mails out approximately 53,000 water bill statements monthly. A review of these records revealed that a large number of accounts do not contain a phone number or an e-mail address. There are also thousands of phone numbers listed in the database that are no longer in service and need to be updated. Having current information on record enables the city to contact the customer if there are any service issues on the account. Providing the city with multiple channels of communication will serve to enhance the customer service experience. Thanks to the Information Services Webmaster for the revisions.
Fire Department and Marine Safety Division Receive Fireman’s Fund Grant
In September 2009, Marine Safety Division and Fire Department received $42,450 in grant funding from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services. This funding will be used for the purchase of rescue and emergency medical equipment and wildland firefighting boots. The Marine Safety Division and the Fire Department have immediate needs for these items and, with recent budget reductions, are increasingly difficult to obtain. The Fire Department annually responds to wildland incidents. Because of recent equipment failures, it was determined that the boots currently worn by firefighters on wildland fires are inadequate to function in this capacity. With the grant funding, the City will be able to purchase this essential equipment. In doing so, the Fire Department will be better equipped, protected, and safe while responding to this type of emergency. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has donated more than $23 million in funding to over 1,400 different fire departments across the country.
Tsunami Information
On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Samoa. As a result of the earthquake, a large tsunami was generated which struck the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. Later in the day, at 3:05 PM, a tsunami advisory was issued for the West Coast of the United States from the California-Mexico border to the Oregon-Washington border with anticipated wave heights ranging from 20-65 cm and an estimated time of arrival of 9:05 PM. Though waves of this size would not cause widespread devastation as was seen in Samoa, they could cause minor flooding in low-lying areas and dangerous currents in the harbors and along the shoreline.
After the advisory was received, the city’s EOC was activated to Level 1 (monitoring). A planning meeting was held with representatives from Police, Fire, Marine Safety, Public Information, and Public Works present, and a conference call with representatives from all of the Orange County coastal cities and the County Emergency Manager occurred at approximately 4:00 PM. Based on information received during the conference call, the decision was made to confirm that the State beaches along with businesses and residents on the beach side of PCH were notified of the advisory. Marine Safety kept additional officers at the beach and the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments were available to assist if necessary. The City Administrator and City Council were also kept apprised of the situation by the Police and Fire Chiefs. The EOC remained open and in a monitoring mode until 10:00 PM. Marine Safety officers reported that no unusual activity was observed in the water.
Residents are encouraged sign up for AlertOC notifications. Registered residents will receive any emergency notifications sent out via AlertOC. To register, go to: www.surfcity-hb.org, click on “Sign Up for AlertOC” under the “What’s New” column.
National Information Literacy Awareness Month 2009
In a time when we’re bombarded with more information than ever before, when any internet user is able to mix facts, misinformation, rumors and opinions and then broadcast them around the world, the need for information literacy is more important than ever. Information literacy is the term for the skills needed to acquire, collate, and evaluate information, to separate accurate, useful information from the background noise of opinion, advocacy and rumor.
Places like universities and libraries already help their users to critically evaluate what they hear and read, but to succeed in the 21st century everyone will need strong information literacy skills. To highlight the importance of critical thinking in the Information Age, the president of the United States has proclaimed October National Information Literacy Information Month. The president addresses institutions like the library when he says, “An informed and educated citizenry is essential to the functioning of our modern democratic society, and I encourage educational and community institutions across the country to help Americans find and evaluate the information they seek, in all its forms.” As an important and ongoing part of its work, the library continues to help people find the current, accurate and useful information they need to be informed citizens of the 21st century.
Need Some Gardening Education? Annual Gardening Seminar Returns to the Library
The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are looking forward to greeting you at the 7th Annual Gardening Seminar to be held again in Huntington Beach at the Central Library Theatre and Meeting Rooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about gardening practices in Southern California featuring instruction and advice on many gardening topics. The seminar Saturday, October 17 will be held at the Central Library from 9:00am – 3:00pm. The cost is $37.00 and pre-registration is required. Lunch is offered at a nominal charge. Dr. John Kabashima, who is always entertaining, will be giving excellent professional advice with his “What’s Bugging your Plant? The Doctor is In” series. More information, details, and registration are available at www.uccemg.com/seminar, or contact by phone: 714/708-1606.
Local Artists Featured at the Huntington Beach Public Library
The month of October features The American Artists of Chinese Brush Painting in the Windows Gallery; Gary Sohl is the featured artist in the Corner Gallery at the Central Library. Gary Sohl earned his degree in Art from Montana State University. His colorful paintings are prolific in a variety of outdoor landscapes including Laguna Beach, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite. The sweeping brushstrokes of his mountain streams, canyons, waterfalls, and pastoral scenes can be enjoyed up-close and from afar. Gary’s many awards include being the winner of Outstanding Visual Artist in 2004-2005. His website is garysohlart.com.
Knowledge is Power when it comes to Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Awareness in October is an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues and promoting education and empowerment. Central Library is featuring a display in the new book area with brochures, books, and bookmarks highlighting this important issue.
Huntington Beach Motor Officer Recognized
The 37th Annual Motor Rodeo hosted by the Orange County Traffic Officers’ Association was held at Huntington State Beach on October 7, 2009. Over 400 motor officers representing 56 law enforcement agencies from Southern California were in attendance for the competition.
The competition tests the officers’ riding skills in combination with agility and speed in real life scenarios that they would encounter while working. The skills tests are divided into categories for the type of motorcycle the officer rides for their perspective agencies.
Huntington Beach police officers ride the Honda ST 1300 motorcycle. Huntington Beach Police Officer Erik Himert won FIRST PLACE in the skills competition for the Honda ST 1300 category.
Parking Changes near Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Lane striping modifications have been made on Garfield Avenue in the vicinity of Huntington Seacliff Elementary School to allow street parking from Edwards Street to Saddleback Lane. After working through design and approval issues, the Public Works Transportation Division changed the traffic lanes for eastbound Garfield to allow parking on the south side of the street. Approximately 500 feet of curb area is available for parking without a time limit. Overnight parking will be prohibited from 9 pm to 7 am. The modifications provide additional options for pick-up and drop-off activity in addition to extra parking for parents who may need more time at the school. The parking may be used for the various meetings and activities at the school and for staff parking.
Here you go/ A new Marshall’s, More openings at Amonix and also at Clean Energy Fuels.
Some of these we may have mentioned before but it never hurts to keep going in and letting people know that YOU REALLY WANT THE JOB!
FOR MORE INFO GO TO:www.oc180news.com/article/West_Orange_County_Features/West_OC_Business_and_Jobs/Jobs_and_Business_Update/18606
In a surprise announcement, the Norwegian committee announced this morning that President Barack Obama would be this years recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”.
The announcement resulted in gasps from surprised reporters in the room who were obviously surprised by the committees decision to award the Prize to Obama who has been in office only 9 months and will be only the 3rd sitting American President to receive this honor. When asked about the decision Jagland said the decision was “unanimous” and came with ease. “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future,” the committee said.
To read the full story visit CNN.com
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