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    Biotech Hot Bed

    SD is definitely a biotech hotspot, but biotech isn't the savior of the local economy as it's been made out to be.
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    Bristol Farms is officially closed in Mission Viejo.

    I'm incredibly sad. They may relocate somewhere else in south county but with this economy, who knows if they will. The prepared food counter sucked. But there were certain cheeses, meats, and even fruits that aren't sold anywhere in Orange County.
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    Marche Moderne

    Service is still a little amateurish. Not bad, but not at the level of the food. Do restaurants not realize how important service is to the quality of experience or is there simply few talented wait staff?
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    Obama The Manchurian Candidate

    It's disingenuous to indicate Obama as the reason for the Dow Jones downfall. It's obvious to everyone why.
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    Prop 8 proponents file suit to nullify 18,000 gay marriages

    It seems that prop 8 isn't likely to be overturned. There is bright side. The marriages that already have taken place likely won't be voided. And everyone on the right side of history can feel content that the acceptance of gay marriage is inevitable. In the long run, the religious right will...
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    Laguna Culinary Arts School

    Marche Moderne offers a less intensive cooking class (difficult to get reservations) for $80. It's 2 hours followed by the 3 course lunch. Williams Sonoma also offers some interesting classes if you're on their mailing list.
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    AIG Reports $62 Billion Quarterly Loss

    This is a money pit.
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    The Future of Urban development

    Bus service is important, both as a singular mode of transit and as a vital component of a rail network , but to concentrate efforts completely on bus service isn't going to have any effect to lessen our dependence on cars. The only way public transit is going to work is if it's faster, or at...
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    The Future of Urban development

    Irvineans really needs to jump on the bandwagon and approve light rail transit that we rejected a few years ago.
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    Bobby Jindal

    Maybe the problem was that he didn't do his homework. He was clearly reading from a script. You can see his eyes darting side to side as as he's reciting the words.
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    Marche Moderne

    I agree. But Stonehill Tavern has the most exquisitely beautiful space in Orange County with a more extensive wine list. it's not consistent like MM, but it's riskier in creativity.
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    Top 10 Fast Food Chains In Customer Satisfaction

    The problem with the fries at InNOut is that they are made to order. This is not the proper way to make good fries. You just don't stick fries in oil and be done with it. After you cut them you have to chill them for 30 minutes to increase crispness. Then, you have to precook them...
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    Marche Moderne

    Eh. The plating is usually prettier than that. But it is a fantastic bistro. You may also want to try Stonehill Tavern in Laguna Beach.
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    Where to get Canel? in OC?

    I wish I knew. If you have a craving, you may just have to make them.
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    Irvine school bully

    Not that I'm condoning this, but what really works is for the parent to seek out the bully directly and tell him to stop. When kids think your parent is crazy, they back off.
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    Chapman University Economic Forecast - December 9, 2008

    My friends who are visiting from New Jersey wanted to go to that this year. Apparently, the Chapman forecast is some really big deal.
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    Famous Architects in California, Who is your favorite?

    I love the Kings Rd. House by Rudolph Schindler. Anything by Neutra or Koenig.
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