Wednesday, December 7, 2005
The surfing industry was hit broadside by the news that Clark Foam was shutting its doors after 40 years in the business. Gordon “Grubby” Clark, founder of Clark Foam notified customers by fax on Monday 5th December 2005 that it would cease production citing that local, federal and state authorities were cracking down on his plant’s use of TDI, (Toluene di-isocynate) a chemical listed as being cancer causing in the state of California. (Continued)
A local bicycle manufacturer from Lake Forest California has teamed up with the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau to build a beach cruiser that will help promote Huntington Beach as a overnight destination. This cool bicycle features a wooden chain guard and deep blue paint work. (Continued)
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Good news Tuesday, November 29th 2005 for everyone who wants to purchase a home in 2006, the federal mortgage officials have announced the biggest increase in 26 years to the “conforming loan.” A staggering raise of $57,350, bringing it upto $417,000. (Continued)
Monday, November 28, 2005
OK, it’s been a while since I’ve updated the Welsh Lovespoon section of this blog but the latest carving has also been a challenge. Not only is it intricate from a carving aspect but fitting it in during my lunch period when things have been hectic has also proved to be a challenge. The maximum carving hours for the past three weeks is, three hours a week at best. (Continued)
Sunday, November 27, 2005
The free annual credit report from the three major credit reporting agencies celebrates its first birthday this December and it has managed to survive despite its first year growing pains. When the federal law took effect last December millions of consumers converged to the website, telephoned or asked by mail for a copy of their credit reports. (Continued)
Friday, November 25, 2005
You can always tell when the holiday season is upon us by the caliber of service that you receive. Just today I made the trip to Walmart to collect a set of portrait photographs of my son that had to be retaken due to the first set being unacceptable. (Continued)
Thursday, November 24, 2005
It’s the same old story whenever a new gamers console breaks on to the market. There are never going to be enough to quench the thirst for the hungry hoard. Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 went on sale at midnight on Tuesday 22nd November and with 4500 stores opening at precisely midnight throughout the nation it will set the trend for further launches in Europe and Japan. (Continued)
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
This last Sunday, November 20th was the last day to visit Thomas the Tank Engine at the Orange Empire Railway Museum, for us this is the second year that we have taken Jackson our son and for Madeline his sister, this was her first trip. Our pre-set time for the ride was midday so that gave us plenty of time to get from Huntington Beach to Perris a 68.4 mile journey. (Continued)
Friday, November 18, 2005
A recent issue of The Orange county Register business section provided the means of doing “Podcasting” on the cheap. The requirements were, a headset or microphone and a recording device such as a computer with internet access. (Continued)
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
An article in The Orange County Register Commentary section took my eye on Sunday 13th November. It was regarding, when should you “terminate” the life of your beloved pet of say, ten to fifteen years. (Continued)
