15th Anniversary of Heaven's Gate mass suicide at Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. March 26, 1997...

Views of Heaven's Gate:An Oral History

The largest mass suicide in U.S. history took place at a rented mansion off Camino Del Norte in March 1997. Presented here is a graphic -- viewer discretion advised -- video detailing the incident.

Following the video is a timeline of the cult's activity and it's 1997 news release detailing its plans.

Then, we present two "exit" videos -- the group made about 15 -- with members explaining their mind-sets and some of the particulars of their behaviors.

The final video presented here is one of leader Marshal Applewhite's numerous indoctrination videos.

For more information, follow the video links to additional presentations on several video sites.

This is presented in the interest of providing a partial oral historical record of one of the most disturbing chapters in recent American history as well as partially detailing the most spectacular, and disturbing, event in Rancho Santa Fe history.

Again, viewer discretion advised...

-- Editor's Note

Heaven’s Gate: A timeline

Many of the Heaven’s Gate adherents who were found dead in a Rancho Santa Fe mansion March 26, 1997, had been with the group for most of their adult lives. Their leader was Marshall Applewhite.

They were found with their bags packed. Most were neatly laid out on beds, covered with purple shrouds. They wore running shoes and matching uniforms with “Heaven’s Gate Away Team” patches. Each had a $5 bill and quarters in his or her pockets.

The Heaven’s Gate group believed that once free of their earthly bodies, they would be whisked by spaceship to a celestial paradise and a “level beyond human.” They associated the Hale-Bopp comet, which could be seen in the sky that winter, with the spacecraft they awaited. They thought it was traveling behind the comet.

The Heaven’s Gate cult had existed for more than two decades. Its recruiting drives were followed by periods spent in near hiding. In its final years, its message was spread through the Internet. Here is a timeline of the group’s history.

1972: Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, a nurse, meet at a Houston hospital. They set out on a spiritual quest and open a metaphysical bookstore.

January 1973: Applewhite and Nettles close their bookstore and set out to find their spiritual mission.

February 1973-August 1974: Applewhite and Nettles travel around the country, camping in parks and skipping out on motel-room bills.

Aug. 27, 1974: Applewhite and Nettles are arrested in Harlingen, Texas, on charges of credit-card fraud and auto theft. The charges against Nettles are dropped, but Applewhite is extradited to St. Louis and spends six months in jail.

March 1975: Applewhite and Nettles go to Ojai. Two of their recruits are a mother and her adult daughter.

April 1975: About 80 people meet at a Hollywood Hills home to hear Applewhite and Nettles. Twenty-four people from that meeting agree to meet in Gold Beach, Ore., with Applewhite and Nettles two weeks later.

May 5, 1975: The followers meet Applewhite and Nettles in Gold Beach. The leaders now call themselves Bo and Peep.

June 1975: Applewhite and Nettles abandon several followers in Sedona, Ariz.

Aug. 24, 1975: Applewhite and Nettles make a public appearance at Cañada College in Redwood City.

Sept. 14, 1975: The group meets in Waldport, Ore., expecting a spaceship to land. No spaceship shows up, but more than 30 people agree to join the group. The cult gets its first negative publicity over the fiasco.

Fall 1975: The group camps at the Colorado National Monument, waiting for a spaceship to pick up the members.

April 21, 1976: Nettles announces that the group no longer will hold public meetings. Many people leave the group during the next year. Its numbers drop from about 100 to two dozen. Nettles now calls herself Ti, while Applewhite goes by the name of Do.

June 19, 1985: Nettles dies of liver cancer.

May 27, 1993: The cult places a one-third-page ad in USA Today and once again begins recruiting members, this time using the Internet to spread its message.

June-October 1995: Heaven’s Gate members spend several months living in a compound in a remote New Mexico town.

October 1996: After living in several north San Diego County homes the year before, the cult moves into a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe.

March 26, 1997: The bodies of 39 cult members are discovered in the mansion.

May 1997: The husband of one of the dead cult members kills himself at an Encinitas motel. A member for 20 years, he had left the group in 1994. He had expressed regret that he was not with them when they died. A second former cult member who attempted death with him is revived.

February 1998: The second former cult member’s body is found in a tent in the Arizona desert, nine months after he survived the earlier suicide attempt.

Nov. 22, 1999: A county auction of Heaven’s Gate belongings raises $32,707. Some of the money pays for the auction; the rest goes to family members to help cover burial costs. Two former members who had tied up the estate in probate court eventually reach a settlement with the county and pay $2,000 for items of most significance to the cult.

HEAVEN'S GATE® "Away Team" Returns to Level Above Human in Distant Space

Cardiff Kook Dinosaur Attack - Behind the Scenes as the Pterodactyl Takes Flight @ Cardiff, Calif.

Visit korduroy.tv/​2011/​cardiff-kook-dinosaur-attack-behind-the-scenes for pics and full story...

Cardiff Kook Dinosaur Attack - Behind the Scenes from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

In the early morning hours a knock was heard at the door of Korduroy.tv headquarters. On the doorstep was a note and a hard drive containing video of the Pterodactyl dinosaur installation on the Cardiff Kook. We don’t know why the artist(s) chose us to share the making of this masterpiece with the world, perhaps it is because of our coverage of the last great Kook Attackor the nice video Cy did in 8 hours to try and save the local Yoga Yurt.

One thing is for certain, the installation is an amazing display of artistry, teamwork and coordination that must have taken months of planning. The following video tells a tale of fun, glory and the cruel pecking order of life in a Utopian community. Enjoy.

BA-AAH!!! HAVE YOU SEEN OUR GOAT? San Diego Crimestoppers $3,000 reward for information...

"SENIOR PRANK GONE WRONG," AUTHORITIES SAY...

 Fallbrook High 

2400 South Stage Coach Ln., Fallbrook, 92028

• Public school in the Fallbrook Union High district.
• Grades 9-12
• 2,899 students
• 125 faculty members

 

( Source: California Department of Education)

 

A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who put duct tape around the snouts and legs of two goats at Fallbrook High School, leading to the death of one goat.

The incident, which occurred about 5 a.m. on June 15, may have been a "senior prank" gone wrong, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The vandal -- described as 5-foot-11, 180 pounds -- fled when he was discovered by a security guard. The guard removed the duct tape from the goats, but one goat had already died.

The goats, kept in a livestock pen, were part of an agricultural project. A necropsy determined that the goat suffocated.

Anyone with information is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers, (888) 580-8477, or sheriff's Det. Jim Pucillo, (760) 451-3100. The reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers and San Diego Animal Advocates.

Solana Beach Co. Auctioning Rare Pistol Owned by Howard Hughes, Used in 'Hell’s Angels'

Listing Format:	Auction
Current price :	$2,500.00
# of bids:	0
Closes:	82 Days, 17 Hours
Starts:	9/1/2011 1:00:00 PM
Ends:	9/17/2011 1:00:00 PM

Craig Gottlieb Militaria Auctions of Solana Beach is looking at some serious loot when it auctions on Sept. 1 a rare German Luger pistol once owned by aviation pioneer Howard Hughes.

The iconic handgun was used in the 1930 epic World War I film Hell’s Angels, which Hughes directed. Gottlieb places a conservative estimate of $50,000 on the gun, and notes that a pistol owned by gangster Al Capone recently sold for almost $110,000 at auction in London. He is no stranger to exotic collectibles, and he recently obtained the desk set that was used by Adolf Hitler to sign the Munich Agreement in 1938, and this set will also be up for auction in September.

The gun was used in the final scene of the Hollywood blockbuster that introduced actress Jean Harlow to the silver screen. It was one of the most expensive “talkies” ever produced. It was also notable for introducing the phrase “excuse me while I put on something more comfortable” into the American lexicon.

The history of the gun is also unique. It was once owned by Hell’s Angels screenwriter Joseph March, who received the Luger from Hughes as a gift. The written provenance that comes with the Luger is thus excellent. Included with this famous gun is a letter from the screenwriter’s family, including the family member who sold it to a collector in 1992. But, the most compelling provenance is the movie itself.

“When you play back the scene frame-by-frame, you can easily make out the unique features of this rare model Luger,” says Gottlieb, noting the slender barrel, unique grip safety and the shape of the other features, which are unique to this rare pistol. “If Hughes had used a regular Luger, we would never know if this was really the same gun.”

The letter that accompanies the Luger states that Hughes gave it to March in the 1930s “as a token of appreciation following the film.”

"This is an outstanding example of the 1900 "scoop toggle" American Eagle Luger.  This very rare gun was used as a prop in the movie Hell's Angels, a movie produced in 1930, and directed by Howard Hughes.  Originally obtained from the estate of the screen-writer who wrote the script, the pistol was given to him by Howard Hughes.  The pistol was used in the most compelling scene in the movie, when Roy shoots his brother Monte Rutledge to save the lives of British soldiers.  The cry by Monty that "He wants to live" as he beats down the door of their holding cell, the Germans waiting for the shot outside, is the most famous part of the film.  In the DVD which accompanies this gun, when you play the scene frame-by-frame, you can very easily make out the slender barrel, scooped-toggle, grip safety, and the "DWM" manufacture on the top of the gun.  This, in combination with the letter from the screen-writer's son, provided after his death, locks this gun into the scene.  This firearm is in outstanding condition, and is a $6000 to $7000 gun by itself, made more valuable by the association with this pivotal Howard Hughes film."

-- Craig Gottlieb Auctions

OK, Fried Kool-Aid Balls at Chicken Charlie's, Del Mar Fair, Is Breaking News Across The USA...

It's a little hard to ignore, maybe a slow news day, but the damn fried kool-aid balls apparently are more than just a new San Diego County Fair hit. They are getting traction across the nation with social network bizz and news coverage.

The balls look like red donut holes, and while some say they also taste rather like donut holes, other fair attendees seem to like the new junk food. One customer of fried Kool-Aid told Sign on San Diego, "It starts off tart and tangy, and then finishes really sweet... I love this stuff."

Boghosian is no stranger to fried candy concoctions. He claims to have invented more than 100 deep-fried treats to serve up at county fairs. In previous years he has created fried fare such as fried Klondike Bars, fried Pop Tarts, and fried Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies.

The tangy red dough balls have really taken off, doing much better than Chicken Charlie's previous new products. Over the fair's opening weekend, the food stall quickly went through its first 150 pounds of Kool-Aid powder and 1,500 pounds of flour - though the rest of the ingredients are top secret.

Boghosian, who weighs about 300 pounds, said he has sold 100,000 fried Klondike bars last year and 2 million fried Oreo cookies over the past decade. But the $5.95 fried Kool-Aid is quickly becoming his top seller.

"It's been huge," Boghosian said. "People are loving it."

Deep-fried Kool-Aid in its finished form is like a pastry, first sweet and then tangy, according to delighted tasters.  The recipe is top secret but it involves a whole lot of Kool-Aid powder, flour, powdered sugar and hot oil. 

"It's really good, different, but a little more like a doughnut than Kool-Aid," Angelyn Lucia told the North Caroline Times after polishing off a serving of deep-fried cherry Kool-Aid.

Another taste described it as a "New Orleans  Hushpuppy with Kool-Aid flavor. 

Boghosian's fried fare has gained him a cult following as well as appearances on the Travel Channel and CNN. He said that his latest invention was a runaway success, outselling his other deep-fried items two to one.

"That's because it tastes so darn good," Boghosian said.

Fried foods of the sort served up at county and state fairs get the thumbs-down not just from obesity specialists but also cardiologists. The American Heart Association urges people to limit their intake of deep-fried foods, noting that they contain saturated and trans fats that can raise the risk for heart disease by increasing levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

ARE 'THEY' OUT THERE AND IF SO DID THEY TAKE THEIR UFO'S AROUND CARLSBAD, CALIF. ON MAY 9, 2011 AND APRIL 13, 2010?

This video purports to show UFO's across the lagoon at Carlsbad. It follows an April 2010 video of similar views shown below along with the MUFON witness statements. (Following that is a listing of Carlsbad UFO sightings from 2000 to 2009, according to MUFON.)

However...Judge for yourself.

-- Dr. Ango Zango for Ah-Ha Banana Nation.

The same configuration also appeared in April, 2011.

In the evening of 4/6/10 at about 8:45 PM, I was in the kitchen of my home in Carlsbad chatting with my brother. I had just spent the entire day visiting Legoland with out of town relatives.

It was a very beautiful, warm day that day, so the night sky was very clear and we decided to draw the blinds open, and slide open the patio door to let some fresh night air in.

We were just enjoying our beautiful open view of Carlsbad from our backyard which faces Palomar Airport. It is quite commonplace to see planes landing and taking off, even at that time of night.

window

, which also faces the backyard. My brother suddenly asks me if I've ever seen a UFO.

I thought it was a bit strange of him to ask because we were chatting about a whole different topic at the time. As he was asking me this, I saw him gazing out towards the kitchenwindow, and so I looked out the same way.

What I saw were 2 diamond-shaped objects very brightly lit, a very golden yellow color.

My first thought was they were 2 airplanes in a holding pattern waiting to land at Palomar Airport.

I initially dismissed my brother's sighting of the 2 objects as airplanes and I quickly looked away. However, I quickly looked back since he was still staring out there all this time, and I took an even closer look to see that the objects did NOT look like planes after all.

In fact, in addition to not really looking like airplanes, they were quite large in comparison to the real airplanes in the air at the same time. They were just suspended in air and not really moving anywhere at all. This I found very strange.

As my brother and I were coming to realize that we were actually looking at a UFO, the objects instantly disappeared from view!

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, sort of like a parallelogram (slanted squareformation).

By this time, I called out to my husband who was in our bedroom and also to my daughter who was in another room, to come outside to the backyard to view this strangely beautiful sight.

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 show which was out of this world, nothing like any of us has ever seen. I felt a bit scared, very excited and in awe, all at the same time.

I did not want to keep my eyes away from the light formationin the sky, for fear it would disappear once again.

This UFO light show went on for about 2 minutes. The objects did not move anywhere, again they were merely suspended in the sky, glowing and staying in their slanted square formation.

I still don't even know exactly how far away they were from us. I believe one of the "diamond" shaped objects faded a bit and then appeared again brightly during this time frame.

At the end of the light show, the lights simply "turned off" and we no longer could see the objects. It was as if someone had just turned off the light switch. They had literally disappeared!

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 shot of the 4 diamond-shaped objects on my IPhone camera, but not at a good close up view.

My brother however did capture about 30 seconds of it on video with his camera.

Unfortunately, it also was not a close up view.

I'm looking forward to another light show again soon! It sure would be nice to know what exactly we were looking at!

2nd Report (April 6, 2010).

I arrived home from work at approximately 8:45 PM, and had started to change clothing and shoes when at approximately 8:50 PM, I heard my wife and her brother speaking quite loudly about what they were seeing in the sky. I quickly went into my backyard and clearly saw what they were talking about.

My home is located in Carlsbad, CA and our backyard has a clear, unrestricted view from southwest to northeast. I was startled at first, then settled down and basically enjoyed the view. Here is what I saw:

Initially there were 4 objects, very bright in the low sky. Judging the distance was difficult, but my assumption was that these objects were north/northwest in the direction of Camp Pendleton.

The objects were extremely bright, mostly "gold" or "bright amber" in color. The objects were stacked two over two and seemed to be in a pretty tight formation, but there definitely appeared to be some spacing between them.

The objects seemed to be moving very slowly or hardly at all - it may have been that they seemed to be moving only because of the brightness of the light.

After about two minutes, two of the four objects "disappeared" and the other two remained. The shape of each of the items seemed to be cone-like, or maybe to be more precise they were condensed versions of a "bell."

The remaining items stayed in place for a short time and then they also disappeared in a flash.

One of the things that I found striking was the fact that there was a good deal of air traffic at this time from the very nearby Palomar Airport. A number of small planes stayed in the air while I was observing these golden objects.

Rather than continuing to land as would normally be the case, it appeared that pilots were staying in the air.

In addition, I could see several helicopters also hovering. This is highly unusual, since Palomar is a very small airport and gets a minimum of takeoffs and landings.

My wife, brother-in-law, stepdaughter, and myself spent the next hour or so talking about what we had seen and to a large extent we all had pretty much the same reactions and observations.

At first I must admit I was somewhat scared, but overall that feeling subsided and turned to curiosity. I would have run inside the house to get a camera, but didn't want to miss a moment of this awesome sight.

I have always had a very, very skeptical view of the notion of UFOs and the people who report their existence, but after this experience I might be changed forever on the topic.

Separate Triangular Shaped UFO Sightings - Carlsbad, CA - 4/6/2010

CARLSBAD, CALIF. UFO SIGHTINGS 2000 to 2009:

• 2099-11-18 - V shaped formation of approximately 7 lights obseved for 2 seconds. Formation approx 2 1/2 fingers wide, seen for 30 deg. of arc. No so
• 2096-06-15 - "Flying saucer" in southeastern New Mexico
• 2010-09-01 - Eagle-looking object hovering over my location for appx. 5 seconds...then darted off at high speed.
• 2010-06-26 - Shinny golden matalic disk/sauser shaped object seen for 2-3 secs....then disappeared! 500 Lights On Object0: Yes
• 2010-06-21 - Saw 2 chem-trails flying over SD Co. going 2 different directions for approx 7-10 mins before...disappearing!!!
• 2010-01-15 - Bright light changes color from blue to red as it circles, hovers, dips, and rises up, only to eventually circle back down.
• 2009-12-11 - This UFO displayed a bright blue light when flying to the left and a bright red light when flying to the right, moved fast and circled.
• 2009-05-17 - Bright shimmering cylinder seen in sky over Carlsbad 05/17/2009
• 2009-02-02 - Bright light(s) witnessed in Carlsbad on 2/2/09
• 2008-11-16 - The object was transparent & cylindrical but having smooth edges and having a cross sectional area with red and green lights.
• 2008-10-02 - 10/02/08 just before sunrise, dark skies. Hovering white light which turned to blinking blue & red. Lasted 5 mins long.
• 2008-03-20 - bouncing ufo
• 2008-03-13 - Four red lights pass directly over head and seem to be one solid chevron shaped object, making little to no sound.
• 2008-02-17 - This was like a "string theory" energy light show, initially mistaken for a distant approaching aircraft.
• 2008-02-15 - A white light appeared and then disappeared after fading to the left, 5 seconds, no navigation lights, 45 degrees above the horizon.
• 2008-02-12 - Bright light off the SW coast of California
• 2008-02-08 - 02/08/2008 Carlsbad CA String of lights 3 minutes viewed over ocean shore, red and blue lights, assended turned white and disapp
• 2006-12-01 - Object with rotating red and blue lights hovering over North County San Diego at 1:00 a.m. on December 1, 2006.
• 2006-07-16 - I May have a video of of the July12, 2006 sighting over San Diego, of the white ball of light..
• 2006-06-17 - STATIONARY BLINKING SOS OR MORRIS CODE MESSAGE FROM SPACE
• 2006-06-17 - 2 red-orange "dots"& one white "dot" over Carlsbad...
• 2006-01-04 - Big green fireball fell into ocean near Carlsbad/Oceanside, CA at 23:12, 01/04/2006
• 2005-11-09 - i think we may have got a photo of something in the background of a bat flight photo i took in carlsbad caverns.... would like some feed back on what you think it is
• 2005-10-28 - 2 Flashing red lights pass directly overhead in perfect formation at very high altitude with no sound. ((NUFORC Note: Aircraft. PD))
• 2005-01-13 - two hazy lights circling in the sky, joining, and disappearing.
• 2004-12-31 - Star sized object traveling across sky then abruptly stops and then zooms off at an angle.
• 2004-08-30 - Multiple craft, one at very close range. Unbelievable speed and movement exhibited by the smaller objects. Slow, silent movement by larger and closer object.
• 2004-08-25 - I was driving south on Interstate 5 when I noticed a silver disc shaped craft in the sky about one mile ahead just past the Palomar Air
• 2004-07-27 - The object was large and moved at a very high speed.
• 2004-05-29 - sphere with black bottom, mirrored top
• 2004-04-01 - was looking for meteor showers and viewed one large object transfer the sky - like a large shooting star
• 2004-03-09 - BRIGHT WHITE SAUCER LANDS IN ROAD!!! ((NUFORC Note: Unconfirmed report. Witness remains anonymous. PD))
• 2004-03-07 - Slow moving horizontal white light seen over the Pacific
• 2004-03-07 - Slow moving horizontal white light seen over the Pacific
• 2003-12-22 - strange light over the west pacific ocean.
• 2003-03-26 - Wobbling silver craft seen in Carlsbad, CA with bright light in broad daylight.
• 2002-09-21 - Pinkish Lightbulb shape over neighborhood
• 2000-12-09 - We saw two very fast-moving objects take off.

Rent-A-Grandma now franchising at Ah-Ha Banana Nation and the Twilight Zone...

(Editor's Note: Dr. Ango Zango reports they have been doing this for years in Japan, except they rent out entire families for parties and holidays. Well, they don't clean either. Still, for those people who may want to jump that shark and get a granny of a house cleaning...Enjoy!)

Rent-A-Grandma domestic services agency is franchising. Due to overwhelming demand, Grandmas are coming soon to your area!

 “Always Trust Your Grandma”

Rent-A-Grandma is a revolutionary concept for quality domestic staffing needs. Our Grandmas are carefully screened mature (age 50+) women who are only the most professional, experienced staff and meet the standards our customers will demand for their own Grandmas. Rent-A- Grandma is pleased to announce the national franchising of the company.

Rent-A-Grandma (http://www.rentagrandma.com) sets a standard unequaled in the industry, with each Grandma carefully screened and background... (more)

Memorial day, new location, Surfliners and coasters AT Cardiff CA!

(Editor's Note: Really? Really? For those who just can;t get enough train stuff. This, and more than 1,000 other similar videos, are available at xtremepadrefan and andross51 Youtube page. Also, editorial advisory for - believe it or not - salty language, so it's a real trip, mon. Enjoy!)

TITLE SAYS IT ALL!

For a new location on memorial day, me and andross51 decided to film at this crossing just south of CP cardiff in Cardiff CA. Bunch of great surfliners and coasters. Engines and cabcars are in video. enjoy.

-- shot by xtremepadrefan and andross51

AH-HA RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS BANANA NATION EXCLUSIVE COURTESY OF DR. ANGO ZANGO: OSAMA BIN LADEN STAYED HERE...

DR. ANGO ZANGO HAS RETURNED FROM PONTOONS UNKNOWABLE TO REPORT ON THIS PHOTO TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER AN ALLEGED APPEARANCE BY OSAMA BIN LADEN NEAR OLIVENHAIN. FURTHER DETAILS AS THEY ARISE....

REALLY??? Mad Mike Hughes to Jump Grand Canyon in Home-Made Rocket Ship. REALLY???

(Editor's Note: Dr. Ango Zango, Ah-Ha Banana Nation's roving correspondent, reported this week Mad Mike Hughes promised to hold a victory parade along Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. should he survive and complete the Grand Canyon daredevil  feat.)

Mad Mike Hughes to Jump Grand Canyon in Home-Made Rocket Ship!
”World’s Most Famous Limo Driver” to complete what Evil Knievel failed to do in 1974

GRAND CANYON, AZ  --  “Mad” Mike Hughes, an aspiring, amateur daredevil, plans to jump his home-made rocket ship over the Grand Canyon on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.  The stunt will accomplish what Evil Knievel failed to do during his attempted jump of the Grand Canyon in 1974.  Since 2007, Mike has been building the X-2 SkyLimo, a “super-heated, steam-powered” one-passenger rocket in the backyard of his Redlands, California home.  

“I’ve been working on the SkyLimo for quite a while and now I’m happy to report that all system are go!” says Mike.  “The world has waited 36 years to see someone complete this jump and I’m gonna make it happen.  There’s been numerous technical, financial and governmental obstacles placed in my way, but we’ve got past each and every one.  It’s time to get to the launch pad and blast-off on this JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!”

Mike hand-built the rocket and received guidance from an impressive group of rocket engineers, including a consultation by Bob Truax who was the original designer of Evil Kneivel’s famous X-2 SkyCycle.  “There is no doubt, technically, that this rocket will make the jump,” says Mike.  “The only question is whether I’ll be able to hang on and what type of condition I’ll be in on the other side of that canyon!”

Mike Hughes has a rich and interesting resume that makes him uniquely positioned to complete this historic feat:

 - Guiness Book of World Records Holder – Longest Jump in a Limousine (2002)

 - NASCAR Insider – Crew Chief (Craftman Series), Top Sheet Metal Fabricator (Busch Series), Racing Innovator (performed first vinyl wrap in NASCAR and developed other advancements)

 - Outspoken “Lightning Rod” – California gubernatorial candidate in 2010 – Ran on the platform of “radicalizing” the government, which includes the pardon of Charles Manson and requiring registered lobbyists to wear pink suits.

 - Controversial Author – “What Does a Limo Driver Know about NASCAR”? – Expose’ on the secret, inner workings of NASCAR, including what really killed Dale Earnhardt, why NASCAR sabotages racial minority drivers and the bi-sexually of a past NASCAR champion.

 - International Playboy (retired) – Dated actresses and models, including Playmate of the Year.

 - National Motorcycle Ice Racing Champion (1979)

- Hospital Regular – Back broken twice, 14 other broken bones

- Professional Limo Driver – To pay the bills. 

Mike encourages all Americans to strive for excellence in their lives.  “Our country was built on men and women who gave us challenging ideas, inspired us with intellectual insight and motivated us to achieve success.  That’s what makes our country great!  Get out of your box and do something fantastic for us all!”

For more information about Mike and the historic jump, please visit:   

www.madmike.org

Oddly Even: Pawnshop supports Ranch Art Guild, Solana Beach pop-culture mice, Del Mar roller derby...

PAWNBROKERS THAT SUPPORT THE VISUAL ARTS AT RANCHO SANTA FE

 Really? Fake is real?

The Rancho Santa Fe Pawnshop -- located at 907 6th Ave. and E Street, San Diego -- issued a press release Tuesday, Jan. 25, supporting the arts at Rancho Santa Fe. To wit:

"The luxury pawnbrokers of Ranch Santa Fe Pawn shop are lovers of all things crafted by master artisans. That is why they are so exceptional at valuing extraordinary timepieces and fine jewelry, and why we can consistently offer the largest collateral cash loans in San Diego County. While our pawnbrokers don’t offer loans on painting, they do love the visual arts and encourage you to support the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild."

The purveryors of pawn went on to post details about the Art Guild taken from the society's web site. Which is cool.

"The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild was formed in 1993 to 1) support and encourage visual artists in our community and county; 2) provide funds for art education and outreach efforts such as scholarships for art majors, programs in schools, art programs, art teaching, education to the public on the benefits of art education and collecting; 3) provide talks on how important the arts are to our lives and society; 4) host field trips to view collections and artist’s studios; and 5) support a gallery with art for sale for the purpose of supporting guild activities and outreach programs.

The majority of our Artist Members are residents of Rancho Santa Fe (51%) and the surrounding area. The primary Guild functions and events are the hanging and promoting new art exhibits in our main gallery and several satellite galleries every 2 months. To learn more about the guild and check on future exhibits, please visit: http://ranchosantafeartguild.org/"

Jumping the Mice for a Solana Beach blogger flogging a national audience

The Pop Five is a series of Pop Candy readers' top five lists featured at America's largest circulating paper -- Guess those free motel copies add up -- USA Today'. Tuesday's contribution came from Karl B. (Random Karl) at Solana Beach, Calif.:

"Recently we've had lists of the top five cats and dogs. Now, let's turn our attention to a surprisingly overrepresented member of the animal kingdom, with Random Karl's Pop 5 Mice in Pop Culture!"

1. Mickey and Minnie. Duh.

2. Pinky and the Brain. For those nights when all you want to do is simply to try to take over the world! Narf.

3. Speedy Gonzales. When you're the fastest mouse in all Mexico, you can outrun all those pesky ethnic stereotypes! Andale! Andale!

4. Mighty Mouse. Every list needs someone or something in a cape!

5. Jerry. Poor Tom.

Do you have a list for the Pop Five? Send it topopcandy@usatoday.com, and look for it on the blog!

 

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Get ready to rumble at 'The Dollhouse' as the San Diego Derby Dolls rock the roller blades...

Dateline -- Del Mar, Calif. Beautiful beaches, tremendous shopping, Bing Crosby and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club...and ROLLER DERBY. HUH?

That's correct. The San Diego Derby Dolls, professional girls roller derby team, calls stately Del Mar home. They played a match last week against the Los Angeles Derby Dolls and are ramping up for a March 26 conforntation between the SD Derby Doll All-Stars and their hated rivals from the Mile High City, the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls at the Dollhouse, namely a banked track at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Who are the Derby Dolls:

"The San Diego Derby Dolls are the nations first hybrid league of both banked track (the inclined surface) and flat track (on the ground) roller derby. SDDD (est. 2005), the sister league to the Los Angeles Derby Dolls (est. 2003), was founded by former LADD skater, Bonnie D.Stroir (an Oceanside resident commuting to LA for roller derby only).

Derby Dolls Mission Statement: The Derby Dolls are committed to achieving the highest level of competition, integrity and production quality while enriching the lives of our members and community through sport.

SDDD have been founded upon the attributes of athleticism, integrity and respect. We are proud to be America's Finest Roller Derby and pledge to represent San Diego to the fullest degree in America's most exciting sport for women!"

-- http://sd.derbydolls.com/about

Now, you want to join the team, or at least have some fun at the rink? 

"The San Diego Derby Dolls welcome new and transfer skaters! The Dolls are made up of women age 18 and over, and our Junior league hosts an 8-week Junior Camp for girls ages 7-17 throughout the year. We are the only team in the world Ranked Nationally in both Banked and Flat Track.

"We're also always looking for men and women of all ages to join our Stripes Crew of Referees and non-skating officials.

"No experience is required. Even if you have never roller skated a day in your life, the Dolls can teach you! Every new adult league member joins the Derby Dolls via our Boot Camp program. During this time you will get personal instruction and assessments from veteran Derby Doll Coaches. Transfer skaters usually breeze through Boot Camp quickly to make their way into our bouting ranks."

 Boot Camp Orientation is the 3rd Monday of each month. Please contact our boot camp recruitment head atlholbert99@yahoo.com to reserve a spot and get directions to our awesome practice facility.

Junior Camps are held year round starting at 8-10 week intervals. Please contact sdjrderby@hotmail.com for more information about how to enroll your Junior Derby athlete.

Stripes. Know you want to be a Referee? Contact Smashley at sdrefs@derbydolls.com for more information.

Thanks and see you trackside!

The San Diego Derby Dolls

SD Derby Dolls - March 26, 2011 - San Diego's Banked All Stars vs Rocky Mountain RollergirlsDel Mar, CA

All Female Banked Track Roller Derby in Wyland Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.  

San Diego Derby Dolls Banked All Stars take on the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls 

This is an all ages event. 

Full bar 21 and up with ID. 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. 

Bout starts at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets are: 

Bleacher Seating $20 (This seating is limited, this will sell out! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO DISC for Military, Senior or Kids for these seats) 

Standing Room/General admission $15 (standing room only at venue, you will not be able to sit on floor and see over the banked track) 

Seniors/Military $13 with ID (Standing Room/Gen Admin ONLY and this offer does not extend to dependents.) 

Kids 6-12 yrs $13 (Standing Room/Gen Admin ONLY) 

Kids under 5 FREE (Standing Room/Gen Admin ONLY) 

Tickets are available online till noon on bout day.  After noon on bout day, tickets will be available at the door until sold out. (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

.....AND THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS, GO GET A CHIQUITA...

Michael Mercury is back...kind of...sort of...yeah! Rancho's own mystic/astrologer returns...January forecast, and more...

For more Michael Mercury:  

Michael Mercury does Rancho Santa Fe for 2011 (astrologically speaking, that is to say) 

Visit this link for full Rancho Santa Fe 2011 astrological forecast...http://tiny.cc/xcabl

Michael Mercury is the radio mystic from Davis, Ca. who did a bang-up job of reading Rancho Santa Fe's stars the last few years. He also provided a daily horoscope first as podcast, then as video presentation. This groundbreaking effort was suspended in April 2010 as Mercury 'retired' in order to write a book and pursue other projects.

However, 2011 has brought M. Merc back into play, ay least for now. This is his January forecast. We'll publish any new forecasts. Also, a January Sacramento radio interview -- halfway along on this blogtalkradio icon -- with his 2011 economic insights, and his penultimate Mercury weekly video from last spring.

THE MERCURY MINUTE 

By Michael Mercury 

(916) 834-4321 

mercuryminute@gmail.com 

www.michaelmercury.com 

Consciousness is the speed of light at rest! Clint Cochran, Mystic

Below is the website for listening to Michael Mercury with Tamara Dorris. Wednesday click on 

interview below and call in! 

Join Tamara Dorris every Wednesday morning as she makes Sacramento smile! Tamara will 

highlight local businesses, give a real estate update, and interview authors and experts who can 

help listeners everywhere improve their lives. Tamara is a long-time real estate professional & 

personal development author,committed to supporting Sacramento with positive, effective 

action!

January 2011 

 Happy New Year 

January  4th - Solar Eclipse  - The Planet is arriving in the Mayan tradition, that speaks to 

the end of a 14 billion evolutionary cycle, which ushers in a revolutionary consciousness. 

We begin with Jupiter and Uranus conjunct in Pisces. The last time we experienced this 

combination  was back to 1934. This is a time known for  the great repression. We won’t see 

the like of this combination until 2093. On this day, the Sun and Moon are going to have a 

square with the old symbol of time, Saturn. Culture is going to be on trial by the cheesiest 

political inertia that occurs. This is a time for revelations with agreements that you have 

made and see if the lay of the land warrants a change  with past agreements?  “To thine own 

self be true” for there is no other place to be! Which answers the question, “Or not to be?” 

 January  19th - The Full Moon - Commitment to what you want, is how you, become who 

you are? Feelings are a special expression of the thinking and of the mind.  The Cancer 

Moon is highlighting your emotions and is the time to contact your inner thoughts.  Use the 

power and flow of a vibrationally wave, which is hitting the universe now and for some time 

to come. The evolutionary process is occurring with the Universe per se. We are ripples of 

light fading into space. I recognize that now is the only point of reference to see and 

experience the wholeality  of totality as a singularity.  Let the inner shadow of your light, 

shine bright for the night sky of your thoughts.  January 25th, Saturn is stationed and goes 

retrograde, and once again we are asked the question, are you fulfilling your destiny?  

The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac 

Planets in Transit 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Some of you are feeling the major revolution that is delivered 

with Pluto in Capricorn, which is visiting for the first time in 248 years. If you were born 

December 22, through December 31, then you are feeling the most significant change in your life 

and will continue until April or so until 2012. Some of you have already been experiencing the 

change, and the rest is starting to feel the shift. Remember, it's not a bad thing, it's about growth 

and change. There is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to being alive. Capricorn you can be 

one of the most amazing individuals. Understand, that you are hard on yourself. Stop 

sabotaging yourself and start to be your best friend. Let go of the past and stay in the present to 

receive the gift that is available and all you have to do is stop doing. Listen with you inner-most 

voice and don’t be afraid to listen nor to act on what you hear? The planet Mars is in Capricorn 

if you were born between Jan. 8 to 15 then you have Mars providing you the energy you want 

and need. Avoid difficult people, including yourself? It's around January 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,   

there is a shift of energy at the beginning of this New Year with attitude, hence live life with 

appreciation and gratitude for the best results.  

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) If you were born Feb. 14 to Feb. 22 then Neptune is going to throw 

up a smoke screen of illusion. It would be best to wait on any important decisions that need a 

time, when life provides you clarity and not confusion. The rest of you Aquarians may want to 

pay attention to your work environment. Change hat has taken place, can still have the 

opportunity to shift and change again. Keep in mind that you are the one who chooses to do the 

things you commit yourself to do? A good month to organize any areas of your life, that needs a 

Feng  a treatment. All choices come down to yes, and no, or you can change it to yes, and know, 

or know that one choice is in harmony with what is and the other choice is going to create 

challenges for you. However, you always, for the most part, accomplish all that you seek. If not 

then you adapt and move forward anyway. To be or to see is the same as to do what your 

essence guides you to do? Ideas are going to inspire you this month, and careful evaluations for 

what you want in a mate is different as what you do on a date? Meditation would be helpful! 

Contemplation would be good. Silence is the voice of the unknown, known!  

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) This is an amazing time to be from the waters of Pisces. If you were 

born between March 12th through March 20th, this is an exciting time for you, especially, from 

January 1st to January 15th. You can experience expansion in any part of your life. You can 

expect the unexpected as life, changes in a moment and that moment is always now and present 

waiting to be revealed as the greatest gift ever! Change is the heart beat of the universe and with 

the flow and ebb of creation itself, you are in a rare sweet spot for growth, perhaps not as you 

wish it to be, but as it needs to be! As Hamlet says, “nothing is neither good nor bad, thinking 

makes it so”. This is one of the more profound ideas that may bring you a new way of viewing 

your words and the words you choose to be utter, create the world you live! Next year in the 

beginning of 2012, you will have Neptune entering your sign for the first time in your life. This 

too shall bring you new powers of intuition and awareness. However, learn now, if you haven’t   

done so, that you are the source of the God head you represent. Live your life the way you want 

and don’t let anyone, including me tell you what you already know?  

ARIES (March 21-April 19) This coming year is a time for expansion and fortune to smile on 

your intent, but the key for t this year is to put it out there. Go for what you want and let life 

unfold to your destiny. New beginnings are marked has a distinct possibility for Venus is in 

Sagittarius and romance is highlighted for your consideration. Relationships are being 

supported with an accent from Saturn being a supportive element. Career issues are on the top 

of your agenda, and it would be wise to focus on work for the best results for this year you can 

make a positive change. This is time for paying attention to your intuition and make sure you 

listen or what a waste for you not to take advantage of this support for your greater awareness.  

You are entering in the next few years one of the more interesting seven years you will have 

experienced up until this time in your life. By meditating and use your insight with intent, you 

can accomplish all that you set  out to do. Look at the structure in your patterns and tweak here 

or there, and you see, that the smaller the adjustment the greater the change. Work is an area 

that could use some revision.  

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Shed the clique’s and be your genuine self. Work and health is 

areas that may need your attention, if you're eating well, and paying attention to your exercise 

patterns pay off in great dividends. Romance is highlighted as Venus spends some time with 

your eighth house of sex, and money. Passion can erupt as if a thundered and lightening where 

in a discussion. O, what a difference a life can make. Opportunity for education may be pulling 

on hyoid as you consider taking a plunge into academia. Maybe not all of you, but certainly if 

you were born April 2 through the 8th, there is greater chance that you also, take a trip or at 

least plan on one. Relationships are going to be expansive and informative. Receive inspiration, 

as appreciation for the hard work that  transforms light into awareness. The subconscious has a 

way of bringing into the fore front all that has to be revealed, but first you must reveal what is 

hidden. This is not an easy task for to do so you have to let go of pride, which is the corner stone 

of your sticking to your guns in a stubborn manner. You can't grow from that point of view. 

Flexibility is the key for your success, and that is not money, but what you choose to do every 

day?  

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Relationships, transformation, travel, career and romance are on the 

menu for you this month, as the new year starts out with a major focus on what do you want? 

How are you going to get what you want? The idea of understanding that it's not what you do, 

as its more important to do something. You may meet someone who you want to date, but is not 

available due to the fact. However, they are in a relationship already. Everything that happens 

to you is for your own good. Be patient, grasshopper, because there is more in heaven and earth 

than is dreamt in a life time. To your own awareness be true as sure as the day is here for you to 

explore. Some of you are going to get that job you have hoped for and some of you are going to 

change jobs for a better group of people to work with. Whatever happens it's always for your 

growth. Some of you are going to have a close relative pass away this year. A focus on doing is 

going to bring you happiness, which brings you health, is a good approach for this new cycle in 

life, that you find yourself in. Keep your extremes to a minimum and  attempting to control 

anything is futile, and not in your best interest.  

CANCER (June 22-July 22) This month there is a focus on your home. Saturn in Libra is visiting 

your fourth house. Therefore, the focus is on an organization of your home getting your life 

back into an order. For some of you, it has been a difficult time when it comes to marriage and 

partnerships. The whole idea of relationships is in a major overhaul, and it has taken you by 

surprise, or you saw it coming either way you have to deal with it. If you have not gone back to 

school or have thought about taking  classes, I encourage you, because you are being supported. 

The mythological lessons that are being presented to you allow you to discover your true 

identity, and you are blessed indeed. Even though sometimes you approach problems sideways 

you have a gift for providing what is necessary when it comes to what is important. Family 

relationships' people this is what life is about, but you have always known that truth.   Jupiter 

and the planet you’re on us park and jump to one another in Pisces allow your intuition and 

inspiration to bring you valuable information.  This is the beginning of you starting to pay 

attention to your career choices foreign occupation.   It is important to have a way of making a 

living where you rely on yourself.  

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)   As the year begins Saturn is moving through your third house of 

communication, and you must pay attention to the limits and the possibilities that limits 

provide.  Venus is moving into your fifth house of romance if you are in a relationship than this 

is a time for intimacy and growth for that relationship. If you’re single and available than this as 

an opportunity to meet that special someone who could really bring you a new view of the 

world.  Health and work are two areas that you must pay attention to you must have already 

the past several years experience to change with your health and your work situation. This is 

because Pluto is in your sixth house and will be there for some time. Therefore, it is imperative 

that you start to pay attention to the more important aspects of being alive your health and your 

occupation.  After many years, you are finally coming to the realization how powerful your 

ability to project can be, but it’s not always for your benefit. It is better to see the universe as it is 

then to pretend that it is something that it is not, which include yourself. You are going through 

a period of growth and adjustment concerning your ego and the importance of how to use it 

and when to let it go!  

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  The new year brings you Saturn in your second house of money 

property and resources. It is a time to be cautious when it comes to expenditures and acquiring 

things that you possibly do not need.  Your relationship to money and property is also an area 

to examine. You may find some connections that could be revealing on how to approach your 

years to come?   Someone from the past may visit you, and it will be a pleasant re-acquaintance 

with someone you have been out of touch with. Circumstances concerning family members 

may come forward, and you may find yourself helping and supporting those who are in need. 

There is a positive expansion concerning relationships partnerships and potential marriage if 

you’re not already in a relationship and this is a great time to solidify a spiritual connection, 

which is deep within.  Letting go of judgments that are just opinions with top hats would be in 

your best interest.  This year you will find an expansion when it comes to income, but it might 

not arrive when you expect it.  However, what is important is that it arrives. There could be 

some expenses this coming year that you could not have anticipated, hence,  save your money 

now.  Diet exercise and good sleep are fundamental to a happy life. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)  September of 2010 is when Saturn entered your first house in around 

30 years.  Ever since this has happened there’s been a major focus on your relationships in your 

life personal and career wise. If you love what you do this is a great opportunity for you to 

grow and solidify your situation. If you’re dissatisfied with your lot in life then you must make 

a change or your suffering will continue. The choice is simple you can either grow towards the 

light, or you can avoid the light it’s your choice, choose wisely. Communication with family 

member's brothers relatives in general are highlighted for you as the new year brings you 

challenges and opportunities. The area of work, and health are going to have an impact on your 

life and there is a major focus concerning these two areas.  The support that you’re going to get 

this year is Jupiter moving into your seventh house of marriage and partnerships. Even though 

you may be struggling in a relationship the outcome is most positive to resolve whatever issues 

you think to exist within the fact they probably cannot exist and that is a wonderful new 

awareness that brings joy and contentment to the heart. Your life is what you make it so why 

would  you live the life whom you would want instead of living a life whom you regret. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)  The New Year  brings,  a lot of information from the subconscious 

to remind you to pay attention for illumination.  Take time to reevaluate the past, so you can 

decide what you would like to pursue?  Communication, is the key, whether it’s to write a book 

or to attend  school and take classes. Perhaps,  to pursue poetry, that you never wrote?  Even 

though you have been dating  over the last several years, you find yourself finding someone 

who you want to develop a long-term relationship. Often your relationships have nothing to do 

with your partner, but it has more to do with your insecurity. If you can learn to distinguish the 

difference between what you want versus how you sabotage yourself, then you have something 

of great value. To find your destiny in the future it would be wise to let go of the past and stay 

present and live as if it were your future, now, which it is. You’re being supported with 

Capricorn. Use this time, to reevaluate the order that you bring to  your life.  Some of you are 

moving this year, so be aware of any long-term commitments that you want to 

make? Transformation is an unusual home, and in some ways it fulfills you, you need to express 

the essence of what you work with.  

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Decision very interesting time for Sagittarius because most 

of your planets are below the surface of your chart the only major planet above the horizon is 

Saturn. This is demonstrating to you the importance of how your external world is created by 

your internal condition.  Friendships and relationships are strongly highlighted as well if family 

members are going to have an impact on what you’re going to experience this year.  The area of 

money is  of concern at this time and may well carry into several years into the future. All the 

more reason to be cautious with your expenditures and pay attention to what you truly need 

versus what you just want to buy? Moving this year is going to happen for many Sagittarius, 

and several others are going to consider changing their careers or professions. Change is a 

component for Sagittarius as relationships and in overhaul for where you have been where you 

want to go and where you are taking place for your own good. Some of you will move towards 

the ocean or near Lake but water is going to be an important factor for most Sagittarius this 

year. This has to do with the fact that Neptune will be leaving Aquarius and going into Pisces in 

the coming years and this is going to have an impact on you especially concerning your 

intuition. It will be getting more sensitive, and you must learn to listen to  acquire the benefits 

that come with such an awareness.  

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 Mercury, who also goes by Clint Cochran, mystic, is a yoga instructor and former restaurant owner, A Sacramento resident who has developed a wide and enthusiastic following among astrology enthusiasts. For many years, he hosted America’s only radio astrology call-in show at KDVS-FM, the UC Davis station.

Mercury is further known around the state Capitol for his weekly astrology forecasts on KXTV-Channel 10, Sacramento’s ABC affiliate. He continues his radio astrology experience with "Spirit Speaks" that can be accessed at his Web site www.michaelmercury.com and is a member of the Conscious Media Network.

Del Mar Fairgrounds Ghostbusters Going Public with Results This Month

Something funny is suspected going around the Del Mar Fairgrounds. And it's not the ridiculous attempt by the cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach to buy the place. Nor is it the highly questionable tenure of Barry Nussbaum characterized by perks and...But we digress.

The damn place may be haunted. Or that's where some of your 22nd District Agricultural Association efforts are going to this month. They agreed to allow some local Ghostbusters to investigate whether "The truth is out there," as they used to say on 'X-Files'.

David Walters of South Coast Paranormal -- "Putting the 'normal' back in paranormal," according to his web site -- said he plans to reveal in the next two weeks the outcome of a July investigation at the hallowed hall. The project is gratis, presumably minus the publicity for the group.

Reports of strange sights and sounds well past the witching hour have haunted the facility that Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante helped build for decades.

"I worked in the Grandstand for over six years and there were many times strange things would happen," said a former seasonal worker. "Lights flickering, doors opening and closing (and locking), cold spots, our names being called etc. I never actually saw a figure but just about everything else. Nothing menacing, a trickster at worst. I'm kinda glad to know other people have seen things there too."

Why the six-month delay? Hours and hours of videotape the "team" had to sift through to determine what in heaven's name is going on round there, according to Fairgrounds officials.

To view some raw footage from July follow this link:

 http://www.scparanormal.com/evidence/delmar/shadow2.mp4

"This was caught at our first investigation of the Del Mar Fairgrounds/Grandstand investigation in the Pub on the ground level. We can not figure out what the cause of this shadow could have been." Walters said.

Walters, and fellow Ghostbusters, conducted three sorties into the race track grandstand's -- ooh, scary -- 2nd and 5th floors. A well-trafficked night club once haunted the upper space and a pub now occupies the lower floor.

Fairground officials have not commented on what they planned to do should the facility be deemed haunted.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Who are the San Diego based Ghost Hunters, South Coast Paranormal?

San Diego based Ghost Hunters, South Coast Paranormal, know that for many who live under the suspicion that their home is haunted, daily life can be, both, emotionally and psychologically stressful. People who are victims of paranormal activity often suffer in silence, out of fear that friends, coworkers, and even loved ones will judge them or question their soundness of mind. The erosive effect of lost sleep, damaged relationships, poor focus and diminished job performance lead eventually to profound self-doubt about their own grasp on reality. San Diego based Ghost Hunters, South Coast Paranormal, takes this threat very seriously, and we are there to help give you peace of mind in your home once again. Based in Southern California, South Coast Paranormal (SCP) provides research and assistance to Californians experiencing what they believe to be paranormal activity. Our group of highly skilled paranormal investigators and experienced paranormal researchers offer one of the most comprehensive approaches to paranormal investigating available today.

 For more on South Coast Paranormal visit http://www.scparanormal.com/aboutus/index.html.

For more on the Del Mar Fairgrounds visit http://www.sdfair.com/

Dead birds falling from the Rancho Santa Fe skies? Nope, Audubon just counts live ones...

                      (Photo: Sandhill Cranes, locals were on the lookout for a few more winter visitors on Jan. 3)

Following this weekend's annual bird count at Chino Farm and surrounding Rancho Santa Fe areas, the San Diego Chapter of the Audubon Society is making its list and checking it more than twice.

About 70 Rancho Santa Fe bird counters on Jan. 3 spread across a 15-mile radius from Torrey Pines and Cardiff to Lake Hodges and Miramar Reservoir. The 2009 count revealed 193 species among 36,573 birds counted.

Volunteers across the country, and the county, gather together from Christmas through January to count birds on behalf of the Audubon Society. The practice dates to the late 1800s.

The local count dates to 1953. It occurs in six parts of the county — San Diego, Anza-Borrego, Lake Henshaw, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside and Escondido — on different days during the holidays. Volunteers work inside the 15-mile-diameter circle.

 Early stats for this season's count showed 219 species in San Diego County, the second highest total since 1953.

 “At the time of the founding of the Audubon Society, there was a tradition to go out and shoot birds on Christmas Day,” said Phil Unitt, curator of the Department of Birds and Mammals at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “The Audubon Society was trying to draw public attention to the carnage. So the ideas was to go out and count birds instead of shooting them.”

(Photo: Worm-eating warblers are rare around San Diego County, but local bird watchers expected to see a few last weekend.)

Species doing the best these days are urban adapters, said Unitt. Birds sensitive to habitat fragmentation are dwindling. The San Diego circle set a record low this season for sightings of the California quail at two birds. In 1980, 202 quails were counted.

Christmas Bird Count

Preliminary results for the 2010 San Diego Circle:

"Today's total of 219 species on the San Diego Christmas bird count, if it holds, is the second highest in the count's 58-year history, exceeded only by 222 species in 1969. The Swainson's Hawk photographed today by Matt Brady and Oscar Johnson makes 360 species ever recorded on the San Diego CBC (4 obviously misidentified species reported long ago excluded). The Thick-billed Kingbird was recorded on one previous count, at Glen Abbey Cemetery in 1966. The Broad-billed Hummingbird was recorded 4 times previously, in 1979, 1980, 1982, and 1985. Thanks again to everyone for a great count! " Posted by Phil Unitt on SDBirds, 12/19/10 

The 2009 CBC event totaled 205 observed species in the San Diego Circle. Twenty four species were observed at their record CBC highs including the Greater Scaup (264), Osprey (44), Anna's Hummingbird (1131), Black Phoebe (506), Say's Phoebe (152), Black-headed Grosbeak (4), and Bullock's Oriole (20) .

The most abundant bird this year was the Surf Scoter with 7613 observed. The American Crow total was 5581. The European Starling total of 964 was the second lowest for the count since 1965. Other low counts were tallied for the California Quail (14), Cactus Wren (1) and Loggerhead Shrike (1).

To view the complete results of past years' counts on the National Audubon websiteclick here. To make a table of all findings and to see a list of participants use the follow the steps as guided there.

Under Step 1 Option C: Count code, enter CASD for the San Diego count circle and click.
In Step 2, select San Diego and click Add. 
In Step 3, select start and end dates, and then click MAKE A TABLE. 

To see other San Diego County count circles, enter the following in Step 1 Option C:

Rancho Santa Fe  [CARS] 

33.0°  X  -117.1333° 
California Region 
Christmas Bird Count
Count Years: 109  — 110

 From the Desk of Dr. Ango Zango: Ho-Ho-Oh aka: We Don't Got Us Enough HO's PHO XMAS:

 Tis the season fa-la-la. A Very Happy Kwanza from the somewhat good Dr. Ango Zango who has been missing in action since August as he pursued wealth, yours, and financial gain, his.

 Semi-reliable sources had him sequestered at an undisclosed location plotting his next move at OneWest Bank, formerly La Jolla Bank, formerly Indymac Bank, formerly $177 billion of money, yours.

The Paseo Delicias opening excited the Zanngomeister to no end, sources suggested, for he was waiting to contact them for their confirmed package registered with him for shipping to their new commercial location.

 Unfortunately, the bank draft worth $8 billion USD, guaranteed, was way small potatoes to the George Soros and his OneWest krewe. A disappointed Dr. Zango was nowhere to be seen among the esteemed colleagues at the festive OneWest balloon-marooned gland opening.

Kindly note, while your colleague did not leave us with any further information, two of Dr. Zango's somewhat esteemed assistants kindly agreed to relay the following very important information exclusively to Ah-Ha Rancho Santa Fe Banana Nation.

So, we bring you live, and more-or-less-perhaps-you-never-know-kinda-direct, from the FedEX Delivery Post of Ms. Susan Shabangu and Mr. Konseiho Hammudu, present a special banking edition of the latest information on wealth and those who seek to have it...

A very special kindness of Christmas to You from the inimitable desk if Dr. Ango Zango, your friend and trusted advisor.

 

 Best Chinese food near Solana Beach on Christmas day?

Posted by: Juldie on Dec 20, 10 at 6:25pm

Hello. We are going to arriving in Solana Beach on Christmas day. As Jewish people do on Christmas day, we eat chinese food and go to a movie. I have never been to this area before and figure that just as back east, the only restaurants open, besides restaurants to eat "Christmas Dinner " will be chinese restaurants. What is your favorite chinese restaurant?

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 What is the wealthiest island in the Bahamas?

Posted by admin on July 14th, 2010 and filed under wealthiest|1 Comment »

I live in the Bahamas south bimini. I am just wondering.

When I googled this all that keeps coming up is that The Bahamas is the richest Caribbean island. I do not see anything showing me which island in The Bahamas is the richest though!

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1. ♥Bajan Princess♥ Says:
   July 14th, 2010 at 7:31 am When I googled this all that keeps coming up is that The Bahamas is the richest Caribbean island. I do not see anything showing me which island in The Bahamas is the richest though!
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2. Do you know a website that tells you celebrities net worth?

Posted by admin on July 14th, 2010 and filed under I want to know a website to go to find out the net worth of celebrities. I have already checked out Forbes.com is there any other’s?

http://www.knowyournetworth.com/index.html
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How do other countries avoid inflation despite raising taxes to cover universal healthcare? Can Obama do this? Posted by admin on July 14th, 2010 and filed under I am not making ANY assumption here, but I have been told that though coverage is much better in these countries, other countries such as Canada have rediculously high taxes, often as much as 50% of an individual’s income to cover the cost of their universal healthcare system.

Now let’s just say for example you had a job and you boss paid you, you used that money to buy something, the person you bought it from bought something, and that person just randomly bought something from your boss, then your boss later used that money to pay you again at another time.

On the surface it would look like you had received more/different money than before, but in actuality it is the same money that has just been circulated again, and unless wealth to account for that money then there has been no increase/change. It is the same with taxes

A country could call itself raising taxes to "pay for" a program, but raising taxes will not make there just be more money money in the country’s infastructure or increas it’s net worth. This is what leads to the type of inflation that has been plaguing the United States for decades.

questions:

1) Do other countries actually have higher taxes to cover the cost of their universal system, if not how is the cost covered, and if so how do they evade inflation while raising taxes? Or do they?
2) Obama has stated that he wants to institute a universal healthcare system, but he won’t change the current system because some Americans who are covered currently don’t want to give up their coverage. With that said, is the United States at as great a risk if any of having taxes as high as those other countries (if they are really that high) due to out-of control spending and other cost-related issues?

1. These other countries do not have better health care. Where did you get that Idea? didn’t your family teach you that there is no free lunch?

When in the history did congress cut the cost of anything? Their idea of cutting is slowing the growth of the cost. they have yet to fulfill that promise.                       

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 Adamo Says:

1. July 14th, 2010 at 7:32 am Two issues. When you factor in all types of tax, Canadians don’t actually pay significantly more taxes than Americans. And since universal health coverage actually delivers better care for less cost (look up statistics, not single horror stories about some guy in some socialist country who died – or look at the VA or Medicare in the US), no, there would not be a higher risk of inflation under a universal coverage system. Under our CURRENT system, the US spends the most of any rich country on health care as a percentage of national wealth. This is not economically smart, it’s not efficient, and so OUR CURRENT SYSTEM (not the reform plans) risks causing inflation.

 References : Luchador Says:

July 14th, 2010 at 7:40 am These other countries do not have better health care. Where did you get that Idea? didn’t your family teach you that there is no free lunch?
When in the history did congress cut the cost of anything? Their idea of cutting is slowing the growth of the cost. they have yet to fulfill that promise.
References : gosam777 Says:
July 14th, 2010 at 8:27 am Higher prices are not the cause of inflation, they are an effect. Inflation is caused by increasing the money supply in relation to GDP, with an over supply. 

1. A nation like the U.S. doesn’t have too raise taxes. Treasury "creates" securities (notes, bonds, T bills) out of nothing and sells them to the Fed. The Fed prints paper (dollars), that are worthless, have no value. The Fed purchases the securities Treasury has created out of nothing, with dollars the Fed created out of nothing. 
2. When the government spends or puts the liquidity (worthless money) into the economy it suddenly has the same value as all other U.S. currency. It gained it’s value by making your (and everyone else’s) money, worth less. It transforms a portion of the value of your money, to the newly printed money. Called "printing the debt"
3. That is how the government raises taxes on unsuspecting Americans, rich and poor.
4. References : David S Says:
5. July 14th, 2010 at 9:04 am The whole thing is nonsensical. Suppose it casts $1.3 trillion. That really looks like this. $1,300,000,000,000.00 there are 306,323,600 people in the U. S. I’ll help with the math. 1,300,000,000,000 divided by 306,323,600 equals $4243.87 per person. Not family. For a family of four thats $16975.00. That is for ten years. You only get covered for five years but you pay for ten. Take what you earn and subtract.

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July 14th, 2010 at 7:24 am
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The somewhat good Dr. Ango Zango has been missing in action this week as he pursues wealth, yours, and financial gain, his.

Semi-reliable sources had him sequestered at an undisclosed location plotting his next move at OneWest Bank, formerly La Jolla Bank, formerly Indymac Bank, formerly $177 billion of money, yours.

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Unfortunately, the bank draft worth $8 billion USD, guaranteed, was way small potatoes to the George Soros and his OneWest krewe. A disappointed Dr. Zango was nowhere to be seen among the esteemed colleagues at the festive OneWest balloon-marooned gland opening.

Kindly note, while your colleague did not leave us with any further information, two of Dr. Zango's somewhat esteemed assistants kindly agreed to relay the following very important information exclusively to Ah-Ha Rancho Santa Fe Banana Nation.

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Which is the best private bank in india to open an NRI account in?

Citi Bank and ICICI are good, Kotak Mahindra too is not all that bad, but have you considered a Nationalised Bank? They are pretty impressive and for a NRI they would bend over backwards. The problem with a private bank is their charges and turn around. You are but a bunch of numbers for them and at the end of it all by the time you complete your term with them you will find that the value you paid is far too high a price for what you get in return! With all that HSBC and Citi would be really great partners for NRI accounts and they do treat their customers with a lot of professionalism. Hope this helps in some way!

1. Sha مشع Riq شمس Says:
   May 14th, 2010 at 10:12 pm ICICI Bank ?
   http://www.icicibank.com/pfsuser/icicibank/ibank-nri/nrinewversion/Accounts.htm HDFC Bank ?
   http://www.hdfcbank.com/nri/accounts/default.htm Axis Bank ?
   http://www.axisbank.com/nri/accounts/nresavingsaccount/NRE-Savings-Account.asp Citi Bank ?
   http://www.online.citibank.co.in/portal/newgen/nrindex.htm  
2. CreativeSkull Says:
    ICICI Bank, since online service is good.
   
3. gupta0209 Says:
   HSBC provides good service apart from ICICI.
4. RS Jay Says:
   Citi Bank and ICICI are good, Kotak Mahindra too is not all that bad, but have you considered a Nationalised Bank? They are pretty impressive and for a NRI they would bend over backwards. The problem with a private bank is their charges and turn around. You are but a bunch of numbers for them and at the end of it all by the time you complete your term with them you will find that the value you paid is far too high a price for what you get in return! With all that HSBC and Citi would be really great partners for NRI accounts and they do treat their customers with a lot of professionalism. Hope this helps in some way!
5. delta Says:
    the only bank which can give you good service is HDFC Bank., amongs private banks and Punjab national bank amongs govt. banks
6. Shweta S Says:
   You can open your account with Citibank, ICICI.please make sure they have features like
   1) Internet Banking
   2) ATMs in all places which helps for easy withdrawal
   3) Permitting Transfer of funds online.
   4)Payment of utility bills online,which will be easy when u relocate to India
   These features as far as i know are provided by Citibank, ICICI.But, U can also check with other banks.
   Hope this is helpful to you.

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Swiss private bank account – What is the best bank to use ?

I have been told that the best form Wealth Management services come from a Swiss private bank – I believe the Older the Swiss Bank the better – Any one know about Swiss bank account and Swiss private banks ?

Zurich Securuty Bank is the best one Ive heard of.

Ty H Says:

Zurich Securuty Bank is the best one Ive heard of.

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How many Yanks know that every Usa dollar printed has been borrowed from a private bank and you all owe them?

The Federal Reserve Bank is a private corporation that lends every dollar in circulation to the government at interest. Thats what is called a deficit. The trillions of dollars you owe plus the interest is paid to a group of ruthless bankers. Who knew you all could end this whole financial debacle by abolishing the fed and adopting a government currency such as the green back?. Do you realize the banks own all your possessions ………………. until you work long enough to pay them off?

i did know that BUT I think now that barry has been spending like crazy other people are beginning to realize that fact. People hear so much about the national debt of multiple digits that they don’t realize we don’ t have to be in debt!

1. TyranusXX Says:
   I know , its called the income tax system.
   Have tried , I can’t do anything about it …yet
2. Pimp Says:
   What are ya gunna do??? Can’t do much about it. F--- the police. Today’s pigs, tomorrows bacon.
3. andrew Says:
    theoretically, we are PAID that money by EMPLOYMENT
   theoretically, it is our EMPLOYERS who would owe that money
   theoretically, it is the people who BUY from our employers / companies
   theoretically, then it is the CONSUMER who ACTUALLY BORROWS with LONES who owes any money
   use some logic please
4. Awesome Bill - Category 4 Says:
   I am the only owner of my posessions.
5. iamct01 Says:
   Well sure, money is debt and debt it money. Andrew Jackson was the last president to pay off the debt then they decided to take money off the gold standard because of all the legal immigration. Here if you want to really know about our monetary system. Skip to 4 min to avoid intro.
   http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7065205277695921912  
6. Bob G Says:
   Yep, I know. That’s why I deal in cash. It saves me a ton of money and contributes less to the Federal Reserve.
   
7. Terry Z Says:
   It’s a house of cards. Don’t sneeze. 
8. quizzard123 Says:
   Do you realize that you need to read a book or two on economics?
   Ignoring the conspiracy theory about the Fed (it’s wrong, but I’m not going to bat my head against that particular fallacy), your understanding of a deficit, and who the money goes to is correct.
   If i borrow money from you, would you not want to be paid back? Would you not want to be paid interest? Does that make you a ‘ruthless banker’? No, it makes you a businessman, and you’d be an idiot to do it any other way.
   No, abolishing the Federal Reserve would NOT change that.
9. JesusZoidberg Saves Says:
    You should ask me if I care.
10. Bozema Says:
    We know. And the financial debacle was created by electing idiots, not by having a Federal Reserve system. And I own my own stuff.
11. Edwina W Says:
    i did know that BUT I think now that barry has been spending like crazy other people are beginning to realize that fact. People hear so much about the national debt of multiple digits that they don’t realize we don’ t have to be in debt!
    
12. Dave H Says:
    Wait, so your solution to the deficit owed by the government to the Federal Reserve (which is a disingenuous way to characterise the relationship by the way) is to abolish the Federal Reserve, thus defaulting on the deficit?
    Even if the deficit was transferred to other institutions, who’d actually take it at it’s market value? No financial institution in the world would take on the risk if the Federal Reserve was abolished merely to redistribute the deficit. Unless of course you consider the central banks of other countries, who’d be far less willing to denominate such a large deficit in dollar (or greenbacks, or beaver pelts or whatever you’d have the country trading in).
    Alternatively you’d have the Federal Reserve abolished and the deficit written-off? Thus increasing either the interest rate the government would pay on loans from outside institutions, or increasing inflation when the government is inevitably obliged to print their made-up currency.
    Also, what happens to the American foreign deficit?
     
13. Pfo Says:
    Uh, a deficit is when you go over your budget.
    If you abolish the Fed, whatever entity replaces them will be exposed to the same corruption that the Fed is. You just don’t trust the Fed, which is fine, but let’s not pretend that turning control of our money to some other entity is an end all be all solution.

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How much is the minimum amount for a Japanese to open a private bank account in Dubai?

Minimum or maintaining bank balance depends really on the bank you would like to open and the type of banking services you would like to have (i.e. checking, savings, investments, time deposits, etc) rather than according to nationality (japanese, indians, pakistanis, etc.)

HSBC requires a maintaining balance of Dhs. 1000 while ME bank is Dhs. 2500. Dubai bank requires 0 balance and the same with Barclays. ABN-AMRO and Standard Chartered I think requires Dhs. 1000 maintaining balance.

Better – check their websites and find first hand.

Goodluck !

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What is the wealthiest neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

Like I don’t mean just rich, but like the filthiest richest residential neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur. Some have suggested Bukit Damansara and Sri Petaling. But I need the wealthiest neighborhood.

I keep hearing about Bangsar, but none of you mentioned Bangsar. Where is Bangsar on the list? Or was I misinformed.

Bukit Tunku, Country Heights..I guess.

1. čдčŧǚαґ Ģǿŧ Đטּмρэ₫ ... ░ Says:
   Bukit Tunku, Country Heights..I guess.
2. Zeeda's Axiom Says:
   try Beverly Heights and Mont Kiara.
   Million dollar houses and condominium.
   I dont think Sri Petaling is among the wealthiest residential area. So-so la.
   Oh..and Bukit Antarabangsa.. where datuks and tan sris lives.
3. man Says:
    Petaling Jaya and Damansara
4. Prophecy of Crazy Cat! Says:
    i would say bukit antarabangsa.
   not only rich malaysian live there, but also lots of rich expatriates.
   
5. TheAbo SBH Says:
   Bukit Tunku. But place there are so dark but very peacefull
6. artawijaya1973 Says:
   Bukit Tunku, the neighborhood of the minister , royalties , captain of industry. And a well connected people.
   Mont Kiara , Bangsar or Bukit Damansara are the home of the rich too. But most of it are for the rich and expatriate.
   References :
   http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/listing.asp?pid=136962
7. m_kl Says:
   kampung baru…
8. ::BlackBerryLicious:: Says:
   Bukit Tunku aka Kenny Hills & Bukit Damansara aka Damansara Heights are the top most filthiest richest neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur coz there are many hot shots & top guns living in this area.. I used to live here with my aunt’s family in Jalan Selekoh Tunku and our neighbour was Musa Hitam..
9. Daun Ketum Says:
   Sentul and Balakong.
10. anderson Says:
    Bukit Tengku/ kenny hills follow by bukit damansara
11. SquarePants Says:
    Beverly Heights, Mont Kiara and Taman TAR (Kelab Darul Ehsan) Ampang
12. GiGi Says:
    Damansara and Mont Kiara I think..
    
13. fourteen adolescent Says:
    Bukit Antarabangsa is the best where many types of citizens live there.
14. purpleCat Says:
    Probably Mont Kiara. taman Tun Dr ismail (TTDI) is also a residential area for the wealthy.

What country is the richest and wealthiest of the world ?

Dubai is not a Country!
The country is United Arab Emirates.
An Islamic country.
You must follow the Islamic law in that country!

World Top 10 – Richest Countries
Country GDP Per Capita ($)
Luxembourg 80,800
Qatar 75,900
Bermuda 69,900
Norway 55,600
Kuwait 55,300
UAE 55,200
Singapore 48,900
USA 46,000
Ireland 45,600
Equatorial Guinea 44,100

Why are the wealthiest people in Congress, Democrats?

Four out of the five wealthiest people in Congress are Democrats.

Herb Kohl (D-Wis) $219,098,029

Jane Harman (D-Calif) $168,651,649

John Kerry (D-Mass) $165,741,511

Darrell Issa (R-Calif) $135,862,098

Jay Rockefeller (D-WVa) $78,150,023

In fact these dems are so wealthy that their combined wealth is more than all the republicans listed in the top 25 wealthiest members combined.

Why are democrats so wealthy?

Because they are smart. They know the key to success in America. Why are the Republicans so afraid of them and of letting hard working Americans rise above? Why do the Republicans want more Americans to fall into poverty? That is what is happening with the destruction of the middle class. Very few rise above. That’s a fact.

1. ballerb j Says:
   do you have something against people in america doing well?
   are you some sort of commie subversive?
   why do republicans as a party favor the rich more? and favor policies that clearly are destroying the middle class and lower classes of america?
2. Tokoloshemani Says:
   Republicans could be rich too, if they didn’t spend all their money on Nascar, guns, beer and Playboy.
3. charlie Says:

• they know how to fleece the system.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• In what city in India do the country’s very wealthiest citizens live?

I should define what I mean by "wealthiest" in this context. I mean, the top 1% in terms of wealth. Thanks so much for your help with my research question!!

Difficult to be precise. Mumbai has the Ambani Bros who are the richest Indians, living in India. Kumar Mangalam Birla splits time between Mumbai and Kolkatta. Delhi has the DLF Chief Mr Singh. Bangalore boasts of Azim Premji, Vijay Mallya, G.M.Rao and others. There are other Indian cities like Ahmedabad and Hyderabad where some of the wealthiest in the land live. Since Mumbai is the headquarters for most of the corporates, you can vote for Mumbai.

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1. charisa Says:
   Can i ask why you want to know that? Are you making a robbery plan?
    
2. British Boy Says:
   Bombay.
    
3. lennie Says:
    Probably Bangalore. Azim Premji, G.M. Rao, and N.R. Narayana Murthy all live in Bangalore; the city is basically India’s Silicon Valley.
    
4. Saik Says:
   Difficult to be precise. Mumbai has the Ambani Bros who are the richest Indians, living in India. Kumar Mangalam Birla splits time between Mumbai and Kolkatta. Delhi has the DLF Chief Mr Singh. Bangalore boasts of Azim Premji, Vijay Mallya, G.M.Rao and others. There are other Indian cities like Ahmedabad and Hyderabad where some of the wealthiest in the land live. Since Mumbai is the headquarters for most of the corporates, you can vote for Mumbai.

What is the wealthiest residential district of Paris itself, and which is it’s poshest suburb?

Where in and around Paris would you find it’s oldest money? Which area when mentioned, imediately would make a native Parisian think of enormous wealth....I agree with the first two answers. Other wealthy arrondissements: the 7th, the 8th… as a general rule, those closes to the geographic center of the city are the wealthiest (the 16th being an obvious exception), and suburbs west and south of Paris tend to be posher than those to the north and east.

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1.             1. Dickons Says:
   16eme arrondissement of Paris itself. Or Neuilly, Auteuil or Passy, three contiguous suburbs. All rich and well-established. 
2.             2. Cabal Says:
   As said above, Auteuil, Neuilly , Passy, outside Paris and 16th arrondissement in Paris. 8th arrondissement would be more wealthy companies and offices.
3.             3. chanteur68 Says:
   18th, 19th, 20th arrondissements: where you’ll find some very "wealthy" people. Just mentioning these districts and people have a certain connotation immediately.

            4. David Says:
I agree with the first two answers. Other wealthy arrondissements: the 7th, the 8th… as a general rule, those closes to the geographic center of the city are the wealthiest (the 16th being an obvious exception), and suburbs west and south of Paris tend to be posher than those to the north and east.

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Will there ever be an actual Cardiff skatepark?

Encinitas officials say yes, but the proof probably is in the construction, which they say will begin in 2011.

Since a Cardiff skatepark has been promised before, according to exclusive, and elusive, Ah-Ha Rancho Santa Fe News sources -- reporting from an undisclosed location -- they took a boarding intiative into their own hands last weekend.

Enter dune top, the official unofficial Cardiff board society. "Encinitas didn't get its long-awaited skatepark," said Ah-Ha blogger supreme, soon to be University of Alabama English instructor, Eric Parker, "but the alternative 'gravel boarding park' is pretty f-ing cool."

Parker added: "Check out the video made by the amazing video guru, (Mr. Z)."

The recently announced skatepark plans call for a street plaza-type park with a separate 10-foot bowl and flow section as well as viewing stands. Estimated cost: $9.5 million to $12 million.

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Random Skate Parks in California courtesy skateboardpark.com

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Temecula -- Temecula, California

Arcata Skatepark -- Arcata, California

Gravity Games Skatepark -- Irvine, California

Corona Public -- Corona, California

Hanford Public -- Hanford, California

SkateSurfSnow Skatepark -- Huntington Beach, California

SkateLab Skatepark -- Simi Valley, California

Modesto -- Modesto, California

Palm Desert -- Palm Desert, California

Petaluma Public -- Petaluma , California

Brickyard Skatepark -- Redlands, California

Santa Rosa Public -- Santa Rosa, California

Vans Ontario -- Ontario, California

Laguna Niguel Skatepark -- Laguna Niguel, California

Provident skatepark -- Visalia, California

Mission Viejo -- Mission Viejo, California

Ridgecrest Community Skatepark -- Ridgecrest, California

alameda skatepark -- alameda, California

skateboard heaven -- San Diego, California

Vans Orange -- Orange, California

Vans Milpitas -- Milpitas, California

Birdhouse Ramp -- Huntington Beach, California

Badlands -- Mt. Baldy, California

The Hub Skatepark -- Huntington Beach, California

HB#2 Main Street Skatepark -- Huntington Beach, California

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I saw the ugliest damn woman in my life walking down Cedros Boulevard in Solana Beach's Design District today. She was dog ugly walking a dog and, you know what, the dog was dog ugly, too. She was wearing a black shawl, the dog, and the lady was wearing a baggy pair of parachute pants, black ninja ripstop nylon up the butt.

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This just in from De Luz, in the far northern nether reaches of San Diego County. A banana plantation grows there.

Jerry Andersen, of San Clemente by way of Hawaii, has a one acre banana tree plantation producing plant material for sale to nurseries and collectors.

And it’s very hard to find.

A past president of the Palm Society of Southern California, Andersen found the perfect microclimate for propagating banana trees at very, very rural De Luz. It’s miles and miles from nowhere. 

J.D. Andersen Nursery that also has eight acres of rare and exotic fruit trees and palms overlooking Ross Lake. The hilltop nursery is about 20 miles northwest of Fallbrook and 30 miles southwest of Temecula.

To get there from anywhere, the hardy seeker of the Haa-Haa, dwarf Brazilian, Manzano, and 57 other varieties of banana must take winding, dirt roads that turn muddy in the winter rain and crack dry in summer.

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