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Cerruti 1881 Signs Footwear Licensing Agreement With Principe

PARIS — Cerruti 1881 continues to build its licensing partnerships in its mission to reposition itself as a global lifestyle brand under chief creative officer Jason Basmajian.
Embarking on a three-year accessories push, with the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia listed as priority...

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These cool tennis shoes are set to be a hit

With the qualifications for tennis matches like the French Open at Roland-Garros underway and Wimbledon just around the corner, now is a great time to get back out on the court.
Here are five new models of tennis shoe for 2017 for optimal comfort and performance.
Adidas Barricade Boost, for...

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5 reasons NOT to sell your commercial real estate – Orange County Register

So often, folks in my profession are focused upon the reasons TO do something – like selling your commercial real estate. After all, we make our living selling and leasing buildings.
However, sometimes there are compelling reasons to NOT sell your commercial real estate. Today, I would enjoy...

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Jeffrey Rudes to Shutter SoHo Flagship

NEW YORK — Jeffrey Rudes will close his 5,800-square-foot store at 57 Greene Street in SoHo today. The boutique, which opened to much fanfare in July 2015, housed the designer’s luxury men’s wear and was his only freestanding store.
The reason for the closure was to focus on the brand’s “more...

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These style must-haves from Coach are classic and futuristic at the same time

The space references, rockets and planets are said to be symbolic. Photos: Coach
Men


May 28, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


The latest collection by Coach references the nostalgia of space exploration. It is inspired by American dreamers past and present,...

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Getting hitched? Amazon introduces Wedding Shop – Orange County Register

Amazon, the online purveyor of technology, household goods and diapers, is venturing into weddings.
The online retailer has launched the Wedding Shop from Handmade at Amazon. Similar to Etsy.com, its merchandise includes thousands of handcrafted products, including wedding invitations,...

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Paper Crown, Randa Selling Men’s Ties in Women’s Dress Area

It’s no secret that the men’s neckwear business has been struggling in recent years. But Randa, the category’s largest manufacturer, is not about to roll over and play dead.
Instead, it has teamed with Paper Crown, a popular women’s collection founded by Lauren Conrad and Maura McManus, to...

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Guys, would you wear this one-piece attire called RompHim?

First you had man buns, then came glitter beards. Well, the next big (or rather, odd) trend that has gotten people talking on the internet is a specially made-for-men romper.
Called the RompHim, the garment is now selling on crowd funding site Kickstarter. It looks a woman’s romper – but...

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Lady Antebellum promises big production and sound for its Hollywood Bowl stop – Orange County Register

Country music trio Lady Antebellum (from left: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood pictured performing at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in April) will headline the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3. The group is currently out in...

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Krammer & Stoudt to Launch Made-to-Measure

Krammer & Stoudt is bringing its aesthetic to the tailored clothing business.
The independent men’s brand that is known for blending Southwest and Southern California influences with an East Coast bent, is teaming with Brooklyn-based master tailor Martin Greenfield Clothiers on a...

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Want to look beautiful without harming animals?

Have you ever wondered where the red tint in your lipstick or blushers comes from? Or whether animals were harmed in order for you to own a natural hair makeup brush?
With the steady increase of vegan and cruelty-free beauty products from makeup and skincare to beauty tools, you now have...

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Israelis and Arabs share ‘common cause’ against Iran – Orange County Register

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JULIE PACE
JERUSALEM  — President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a “common cause” with Israel in their determination to counter the threats posed by Iran.
Arriving directly...

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G-III Licenses PVH for DKNY Men’s Wear Collections in the U.S. and Canada

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has entered into a multiyear license agreement with PVH Corp., under which PVH will design and distribute men’s wear for the DKNY brand in the U.S. and Canada. The license agreement includes DKNY Sport for Men, a new category for the brand; men’s sportswear; dress...

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Should you really pluck out grey hairs? Here are the facts

Some women (and some men too) routinely pluck out stray grey hairs, but there’s a risk, explains Mathias Napp, art director at the German HairAcademy.
Plucking large amounts of hair may permanently damage the hair follicles and lead to bald spots.
Repeatedly pulling out many grey hairs over...

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What all commercial real estate owners want to know – Orange County Register

I was asked recently to attend a meeting with a property owner by a broker associate of mine.
The owner will soon have a vacant space in a building he owns and occupies. The owner would like to attract a tenant as quickly as possible to avoid a lengthy interruption in his income stream.
Our...

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Bergdorf’s Men’s Store Ups Its Street Cred

NEW YORK — Bergdorf Goodman is going street.
Over the past two years the upscale retailer has increasingly been partnering with some of the more trend-setting streetwear labels on special capsules and in-store events to update the mix on the third floor of its Goodman’s men’s store.
Brands...

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Overusing charcoal peel masks could be very bad for your face

Can the overuse of charcoal peel-off masks damage your skin?
The short answer: Yes
The facts: Charcoal peel-off masks are the latest skincare trend.
If you’re active on social media, you’re sure to have come across videos of users applying the thick, black paste onto their faces, waiting for...

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Glenn Danzig talks new music, fetishes and curating the inaugural Blackest of the Black Fest in O.C. – Orange County Register

Orange County-based metal band Atreyu (from left: Dan Jacobs, Porter McKnight, Brandon Saller, Alex Varkatzas and Travis Miguel) will perform as part of the Glenn Danzig-curated Blackest of the Black Festival at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, May 27 alongside Danzig, Ministry,...

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Rob Gough Acquires Dope

Rob Gough wants to take Dope to the next level.
The entrepreneur has acquired the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand, which was started by Matt Fields in 2007, and hopes to double the business within a year. He believes it has the potential to be a billion dollar company.
“I’m friends with a...

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Omega celebrates the Speedmaster’s 60th anniversary space-age style

London was hit by an invasion of sorts recently, as the “men from the moon” made their presence known on the streets. Astronauts had heads turning as they went about their daily business, reading newspapers in the street and making phone calls in the famous red telephone booths.
The reason?...

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Trump defends sharing terrorism ‘facts’ with Russians – Orange County Register

By VIVIAN SALAMA and DEB RIECHMANN
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share “facts pertaining to terrorism” and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has “an absolute right” as president to do so.
Trump’s tweets did not say whether he...

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EXCLUSIVE: Charles Cohen Buys Harrys of London

NEW YORK — Charles S. Cohen is expanding his men’s fashion portfolio.
The billionaire commercial real estate developer who purchased a majority stake in Savile Row tailor Richard James in March, has now bought Harrys of London. Terms of the deal for the U.K.-based footwear and accessories...

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This hairdresser doesn't cut hair, he hacks it off

If you ever wondered how cavemen and women had their hair cut, this video will answer your query.
Russian hairdresser Daniil Istomin was probably inspired by how neanderthals cut their hair when he decided to teach himself how to cut hair with a hatchet.
According to odditycentral.com...

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Mike I'Anson, manager of Helmsley Walled Garden, hangs up spade for final time (From York Press)

I’VE had the good fortune to write articles for the Gazette & Herald for more than three years.


As I head into retirement this, my hardest yet to write, will be my last certainly for a good period of time.


In the writing of columns like this, and in our gardens, we are but...

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‘A persistent and growing underclass’ in Orange County, report shows – Orange County Register

Parents holding down two or three jobs each.
Families doubled and tripled up in cramped apartments.
Underachieving students.
Poor health and nutrition.
A dwindling working-age population.
It is not all bad news, but Orange County’s new Community Indicators Report, an annual study by...

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Indochino Bolsters Management Team

Indochino, a Vancouver-based omnichannel men’s wear brand, has beefed up its management team.
The company has brought Randy Binning on board as vice president of retail operations and promoted Dean Handspiker to vice president of design, product and showroom development.
Binning has spent the...

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Spanish fashion brand Sfera comes to Malaysia, here's why you should check them out

As a fast fashion brand, Sfera is rather well known in Spain for its fresh designs and accessible prices. It is also the apparent go-to label for youths in the country, with a wide range of offerings.
Well, Sfera is now making its way to Malaysia. Exclusively brought to you by Parkson, it is...

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Yorba Linda’s Emma Davidson leads O.C. finishers in Division 3 – Orange County Register

BOYS SWIMMING
CIF-SS Division 3 Finals
At Riverside City College
FINALS
Team scores: 1. Canyon 185, 2. Nipomo 176, 3. Walnut 164
a=automatic state-qualifying time
200-yard medley relay – 1. Viewpoint 1:35.48, others: 3. YL 1:36.73, 5. Can 1:37.85, 10. Ken 1:41.87, 16. Cyp 1:43.40
200 free –...

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Nas Partners With The Thread Shop

Nas is capitalizing on the Nineties nostalgia wave.
The rapper and entrepreneur is teaming with The Thread Shop, Sony Music’s licensing and merchandising creative agency, to produce an apparel and accessories collection.
This is a homecoming of sorts for Nas, who is currently under Mass Appeal...

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Overly thin models have no place in fashion, says new French laws

Overly thin models and secretly airbrushed photoshoots will soon be a thing of the past in fashion hub France.
French authorities passed measures to protect young people from the dangers of anorexia.
A new law came into force recently which compels all models operating in France to provide a...

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Surfboards on trains, Marines give back, city’s mural policies, summer fun, and more – Orange County Register

Surfboards now accepted on Metrolink trains
This summer you may see more beachgoers arriving in San Clemente by train with their surfboards. Metrolink announced on Saturday, May 6 that it now accepts surfboards.
The boards must be no longer than 6 foot 4 inches long, must be in a board bag...

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Here’s how ‘King Arthur’ star Charlie Hunnam says you can achieve your goals – Orange County Register

Call it destiny that Charlie Hunnam won the title role in Guy Ritchie’s “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.”
While Hunnam’s name came up during the search for the lead in the fantasy epic, Ritchie wasn’t that familiar with the actor, the star of FX’s “Sons of Anarchy” for seven seasons and...

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Young drivers show their transportation knowledge – Orange County Register

Serrano kindergerten student Jayden Prolo, sporting “Serrano” “Eagles” tattoos, drives his chopper in the annual Transportation Parade. (Courtesy of Andrea Mills)




Superintendent Mike Christensen checks out Ryan Higle’s Batmobile at the Serrano Transportation Parade. (Courtesy of...

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Country star Hunter Hayes talks new music before headlining House of Blues Anaheim – Orange County Register

Country music singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes will headline House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, May 19 and perform at the Malibu Guitar Festival on Saturday, May 20. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Hayes)




Country music singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes will headline House of Blues Anaheim on...

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Chicago’s Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open first California locations in Orange County – Orange County Register

Potbelly Sandwich Shop of Chicago is coming to Souuthern California by the end of the year. They are known for their inexpensive toasted sandwiches. (Photo courtesy Potbelly)




Potbelly is known for offering a more upscale setting than Subway. (Photo by Matt Miller)




Potbelly is...

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Moschino to Show Men’s Spring, Women’s Resort Collections in Los Angeles

MILAN – Moschino said on Wednesday that it will present its spring 2018 men’s collection in Los Angeles. During the runway show, which will take place on June 8 at Hollywood’s Milk Studios, Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott will also unveil the brand’s women’s resort 2018...

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This fashion extravaganza in KL focuses on menswear

The Mercedes-Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Festival 2017 recently presented a showcase of looks from two established menswear talents.
It began with a parade of luxuriously styled suits by Malaysian Bon Zainal. Printed jackets, vests and shirts were seen on the runway, underscoring a bold style...

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Fighting addiction at a Thai monastery | Reuters

By Jorge Silva
| SARABURI, Thailand


SARABURI, Thailand Cengiz seemed to have it all.

A high-paying job in Germany’s tech sector gave him money and prestige, but his life was spiraling out of control. A cocaine addiction had pushed him to the brink of...

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A Pillowcase with Anti-Aging Superpowers? Yes, please.

Photos Credit: Nordstrom
The super luxe slip™ for beauty sleep ‘Slipsilk™’ Pure Silk Pillowcase is like an eight hour beauty treatment while you sleep. Traditional cotton or synthetic satin pillow cases tug and pull at skin and hair while you toss and turn...

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Festival brings International flavor to La Paz Intermediate – Orange County Register

MISSION VIEJO The 6th Annual International Festival at La Paz Intermediate School gave residents a taste of the different cultures that make up their community through food, educational displays and entertainment, April 28.
The three-hour festival saw more than 700 attendees. Teachers,...

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Applause for Paul Musco’s Ellis Island Medal and other highlights of the recent social scene – Orange County Register

Tenor Orson Van Gay
In a lump-in-the-throat patriotic moment, arts philanthropist and business leader Paul Musco was presented with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations during a dinner gala and concert presented by the Pacific Symphony, only the...

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Plato’s Closet comes to Westminster, DoorDash partners with Tender Greens – Orange County Register

Here’s a roundup of restaurant and retail news from across Orange County. Take a look at the slideshow for more details on each.
Plato’s Closet: Resale store Plato’s Closet opened Thursday, May 4, in Westminster, the second of its kind in Orange County. Address: 15216 Goldenwest Street
The...

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Final releaguing meeting today – Orange County Register

The final meeting to create leagues for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years is today.
A series of releaguing meetings have reduced to three the number of finalist proposals from an original pool of more than 40 proposals.
The most popular, by votes, was Corona del Mar’s proposal that would...

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LensGen lands $21M for cataracts device; donations sought for veterans – Orange County Register

Irvine-based LensGen Inc. has raised $21 million for its Juvene device, an intraocular lens. LensGen says the implant restores “and continuous vision at all distances for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.” Presbyopia is farsightedness that usually occurs as people age. (File photo:...

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Christian Louboutin, Federico Curradi and Alanui to Host Events During Pitti Uomo

MILAN — Christian Louboutin, Federico Curradi and Alanui will be among the guests at the upcoming edition of international men’s wear trade show Pitti Uomo, running in Florence from June 13 to 19. The brands are the latest addition to this edition’s exclusive program, which includes the...

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Guys, these hot style accessories will make you stand out

May 7, 2017 Men, Style
By
BERVIN CHEONG


Gents, it’s time to stop playing it safe. Instead of tried-and-tested styles (read: muted, classic designs), opt for accessories that incorporate bold colours or quirky and whimsical patterns.
Here’s a selection from the current...

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Some Chinese migrant workers feel targeted by Beijing's clean-up of ancient hutongs | Reuters

By Muyu Xu and Ryan Woo
| BEIJING


BEIJING The Chinese capital is sanitizing its ancient hutong alleyways, home to millions of migrants workers and thousands of small businesses, bulldozing illegal constructions and forcing shops, bars and tiny courtyard restaurants...

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Flying Private vs. First Class

Photo Credit: Jetsmarter
With commercial airlines scrambling to recapture luxury market share from private jet companies, goalposts in the sky have moved. Flying first and business class has never been more attractive but the same can be said for flying private, thanks...

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One person dies, another hospitalized after car hits pole in San Clemente – Orange County Register

One person died and another was injured after the car they were riding in crashed into a power pole in San Clemente early on Saturday morning, May 6.
The pair was discovered in an overturned Honda Accord on Avenida Vaquero and Camino de los Mares, according to Orange County Sheriff’s...

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Top-3 from Crestview, Empire, Freeway, Golden West, Orange Coast, Pacific Coast, Sunset, Trinity – Orange County Register

Newport Harbor’s 400 free relay, from left, of Reece Hemmens, Jason Grew, Max Sandberg and Nick Halphide sealed the Sailors the Sunset League title Friday by winning in a meet-record 3:04.75 at Golden West College. Photo by Dan Albano, Staff




Fountain Valley’s girls captured their...

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Rain to shower Orange County over the weekend – Orange County Register

Showers are expected to hit Orange County starting Saturday night and will continue into Sunday, according to forecasters.
Saturday began with overcast skies and scattered drizzling. According to the National Weather Service, the day’s high in the inland areas such as Santa Ana and Anaheim...

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Here’s what you need to keep your listing show-worthy – Orange County Register

Now that the spring selling season is in full swing, it feels like a good time to highlight what every home seller needs in their stash of secret showing strategies.
Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponges: The quintessential indispensable tool for every home...

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Oilers have matchup problem with Ducks’ Ryan Getzlaf – Orange County Register

ANAHEIM —  The Edmonton Oilers have a serious matchup problem in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ducks. It’s the same one the Calgary Flames had against the Ducks in the first round, which ended in a four-game sweep.
The problem stands 6-foot-4, weighs 221 pounds...

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Palace Opens First U.S. Store

In the middle of Palace’s new New York flagship there’s a bronze cherub-like sculpture holding a “P” and urinating into a P-shaped pool of water. On its Instagram account, Palace, a popular streetwear brand based in London, identified the structure as a fountain of youth and a temple of pea...

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Cartier weathers the times with timeless designs

Icons. That is the word Cartier uses when referring to its celebrated watches or jewellery. And indeed, the luxury maison has created some defining pieces that are altogether hard to forget.
From the Panthere De Cartier, Ballon Bleu and Tank timepieces to the Love and Juste Un Clou...

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Vogue editor Anna Wintour made a dame by Britain's queen | Reuters

LONDON Anna Wintour, the British-born editor of U.S. Vogue, was made a dame by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on Friday for services to fashion and journalism.

Wintour, 67, has been at the helm of the magazine for almost 30 years, a reign that has made her one of the most influential...

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Will the BMW 9-Series be a More Attainable Rolls?

Photos Credit: BMW
There are very few cars in the world that are anywhere near as opulent and appealing as a new Rolls-Royce. The brand represents the most advanced and exquisite luxuries on the market, placing their name firmly at the top of many “must-have” lists....

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How AVP commissioner Donald Sun keeps a sunny disposition about beach volleyball’s future – Orange County Register

Donald Sun doesn’t want to make it rain.
Some early-week forecasts for Huntington State Beach called for as much as an 80 percent chance of rain during the live televised Sunday finals of the Association of Professional Volleyball’s 2017 season-opening event.
“Now you’ve got me worried,” the...

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Trump signs order aimed at allowing churches to engage in more political activity – Orange County Register

By John Wagner
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would direct the Internal Revenue Service to relax enforcement of rules barring tax-exempt churches from participating in politics as part of a much-anticipated executive order on religious liberties.
The order – which...

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Underwater video gets up close with great whites near shore in Long Beach – Orange County Register

While much attention has been given to sharks hanging around south Orange County the past week after a shark attack at San Onofre State Beach, a video surfaced Wednesday showing an up-close look at great whites lingering near shore in Long Beach.
The video is from two tow-boat employees who...

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Sainato new El Toro boys basketball coach – Orange County Register

Longtime Clovis West assistant coach Nick Sainato has been hired as boys basketball head coach at El Toro, the school announced Wednesday.
At El Toro he replaces Todd Dixon, who resigned to become men’s basketball head coach at Santiago Canyon College that plays its first season later this...

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A former Disney Imagineer’s guide to Walt Disney World’s Adventureland – Orange County Register

Are you seeking adventure with pirates or wanting a watery tour of the jungle? Then Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is just the place to go.
Like Disneyland in California, Adventureland is reached by veering left out of the Central Plaza (the Hub) after walking up Main...

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Five Four Creates Branded Holiday to Engage Millennial Males

How does a brand cut through the noise on days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Five Four’s cofounders Andres Izquieta and Dee Murthy found that creating their own branded holiday, titled Five Four Day, was the way to go.
“When you look at the calendar year, there are so many days you have...

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These new Swatch watches are all about lightness and movement

The weather in London in March can be rather unpredictable: one day it could be bright and sunny, the next, grey and chilly.
This sense of the unexpected greeted more than 300 media members from all over the world, flown into the British capital.
A very English experience awaited them,...

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Singer Tony Bennett's career, paintings on show in New York | Reuters

By Roselle Chen
| NEW YORK


NEW YORK Legendary singer Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but the native New Yorker was in his hometown on Wednesday celebrating his long, prolific career as a singer and a painter.

Bennett, known for his...

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The World’s Most Expensive Taco Just Sold for $27,960

Photo Credit: Velas Resorts
How much would you pay for a gold flake-infused soft corn tortilla filled with Kobe beef, lobster, black truffle brie cheese, Almas Beluga caviar and a salsa made from dried Morita peppers?
The new Grand Velas Los Cabos puts a price tag of...

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SlipIns – Orange County Register

Being Orange County’s leading luxury lifestyle magazine means we get a lot of mailed items “over the transom” (which is an old expression for when things you didn’t ask for nonetheless are sent to you).
Everything from local businesses to national companies send us new products to consider....

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Dana Point to host workshop on parking issues, solutions – Orange County Register

The city of Dana Point will host a community workshop to discuss parking issues, opportunities and potential solutions.
The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Dana Point Community Center.
The workshop, which will feature an interactive round table station, is open to anyone...

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Tuesday’s schedule, O.C. leaders – Orange County Register

Welcome to League Finals Central ’17, OCVarsity.com’s hub for coverage of the 2017 league finals in boys and girls swimming and diving:
SCHEDULES
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Academy League prelims – At Kennedy, 3
Crestview League prelims – At Esperanza, 3
Freeway League prelims  — At Sunny Hills,...

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Ex-officer to plead guilty in fleeing black motorist’s death – Orange County Register

By MEG KINNARD
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former South Carolina police officer is pleading guilty to violating the civil rights of an unarmed black motorist he shot and killed as the man ran from a 2015 traffic stop, according to a copy of the plea agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
The...

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Hollywood writers’ contract deadline passes with no word on whether a strike is imminent – Orange County Register

 
Striking Writers Guild of America union members picket in front of FremantelMedia, in Burbank, Calif., Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. The guild is threatening to strike again if an agreement with movie and TV studios is not reached by midnight, May 1, 2017. (File photo by Kevork Djansezian,...

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Fall 2017 Men’s Trend: Hot Pocket

This Nineties favorite outerwear style is making a comeback for fall in a variety of silhouettes, but without ever losing its street cred.
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Want to make a good impression? Start by using these grooming must-haves

Want to make an impression? Then get impeccably groomed. This month, we put to the test a selection of skincare and body care products that men can use in their daily grooming rituals. If you’re one to go all the way in keeping your skin perfectly healthy, then it’s the full grooming care...

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Ancient mummies rot as Yemen war vexes even the dead | Reuters

SANAA Famine and disease haunt the living, but not even the dead are spared the calamities of Yemen’s two-year-old civil war.

Ancient mummies are withering away in a major museum for lack of electricity and preservative chemicals from abroad – a sign that the conflict is...

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Ferrari Celebrates 70 Years of the World’s Fastest and Most Beautiful Sports Cars

Photo Credit: Jared Paul Stern
In Maranello, Italy in March of 1947 a racing driver and entrepreneur named Enzo Ferrari fired up the engine of the 125 S, the very first car to bear his now legendary name. It was the realization of Ferrari’s lifelong dream to build an...

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