Beacon Goes to NASCAR Auto Club 400

Photos by Bill Harrington and Andrea Olivas Racing the Rain, Auto Club 400 Wins Although the morning started off with only a hint of clouds on the horizon, the drivers had to race the approaching rain along with each other on Sunday, March 25. The Auto Club 400 made it beyond half way before the [...]

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Heaven on Earth – China

By Amy Leong No matter how many times I fly on an airplane, I still enjoy the rumble of the wheels picking off from the ground, the speed of the plane taking flight into the skies, and the weight of its altitude lifting off your shoulders. And 14 hours from now, I will still be [...]

Temecula Tastings

I recently went to visit a dear friend in Temecula for the day. In discussing what we should do while there, wineries came to mind first as well as a visit to Old Town Temecula. We started the day in Old Town. Walking through the quaint city it brought the feeling of being in the [...]

Cunard’s Queen Victoria – Exemplary Service, Amenities, Cuisine and Style are Cunard’s Calling Card

Cunard’s Queen Victoria Exemplary Service, Amenities, Cuisine and Style are Cunard’s Calling Card By Terry Miller When making a decision to take a holiday cruise or crossing the Atlantic, I anticipate the splendor and elegance of bygone era being a principal part of that voyage. Some may say I’m a bit of a fantasist, but [...]

Topless Protest in Venice Coincides with 90th Anniversary of Womens’ Right To Vote

A red headed Karen Heaven carries a sign down the boardwalk as she and about 20 other women exposed their breasts ( well almost ) during a topless.org protest at Venice Beach on Sunday. The women and men ( who wore red bikini tops in solidarity with the women) are fighting for gender equality and [...]

A Spanish Getaway to the Hidden Treasures of Ojai

I’m surprised at how many people I talk to that have yet to discover the magic of Ojai. The tiny idyllic town, hidden in a bowl of hills behind Ventura, has to be one of the best kept secrets in Southern California. In fact, I’m almost afraid of telling people about my last visit for [...]

Take Me Out to a Los Angeles Dodgers Game

When I was little, my friends and I loved taking the bus to see the Los Angeles Dodgers. And even though we weren’t big baseball fans, we were enchanted by the experience of sitting in a giant stadium, surrounded by huge lights, perfectly cut grass and thousands of fans. We also loved eating Dodger dogs [...]

Summer is Coming and Alaska is Calling

Summer is coming and the great white north is calling. In fact, if you listen closely you can almost hear roaring grizzly bears, splashing killer whales, rustling moose, and squawking bald eagles – all doing their best to attract tourists to share in the splendor of Alaska. I answered the call of the wild last [...]

SXSW, Tomorrow Happens Today Starting March 12

South by Southwest is on the near horizon again! From fairly humble beginnings in 1987, the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, TX has become one of the best and most influential Interactive, Film and Music Festivals in the world. I suppose that reflects two things. The tenacity and skill of the event’s [...]