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Concert Review: Sting at the Hollywood Bowl

Written on 16 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

By DAVID CONGALTON Let me cut to the chase. I went to the Hollywood Bowl last Tuesday night, my first visit ever to the magical venue, and saw my first concert ever with Sting, backed not by his Police mates,... (Continue reading)

How much for Game 7 courtside Laker seats?

Written on 16 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Check of ticket brokers and other outlets Wednesday morning shows that they’re running anywhere from $12,500 to $60,000. As Thursday’s Lakers-Celtics basketball tipoff draws closer, those numbers are certain to rise. [LA Observed] The Lakers demolished the Celtics in Game... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles Times likes San Luis Creek Lodge

Written on 9 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

It is always interesting to see how San Luis Obispo is portrayed in the travel industry and which places seem to get the ink. Case in point: The decidedly upscale San Luis Creek Inn on Monterey Street which just earned... (Continue reading)

Clark Center announces 2010-2011 season

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

The Clark Center in Arroyo Grande unveiled its schedule for the upcoming 2010-2011 season this week with an emphasis on familiar names, comedians, and acrobats. Executive Director Connie O’Henley announced the upcoming line-up, indicating that the new season would feature... (Continue reading)

Online pornography by the numbers

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

New statistics are available about the explosion in online pornography and some people might be taken aback by the findings. [Online MBA] About 12 percent of all web sites (24,644,172) on the Internet are pornographic. Just under 30,000 users (28,258)... (Continue reading)

Taking the pulse of National Public Radio

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

In a recent wide-ranging interview, Vivian Schiller, the CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) predicted that all cars will soon have Internet radio. [Barron’s] Interviewed at the D: All Things Digital conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Schiller also predicted that... (Continue reading)

Video Pick: Coyote

Written on 22 May, 2010 in Discovered | 3 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON Steve is 31, already retired, and bored with life. He made his money quick and easy as a successful Tucson entrepreneur. Now he plays golf, lectures other young wannabe Donald Trumps and acts bemused as his beautiful... (Continue reading)

Good sign: More Americans planning to get away this summer

Written on 18 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

A new study suggests that more Americans are planning on going somewhere on vacation this summer, staying longer, and spending more money. [Los Angeles Times] The study, released Monday by American Express, reports that of those Americans who plan to... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student wins big on “Wheel of Fortune”

Written on 14 May, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

Fourth year Biology major Katie Berger shouldn’t have any problem paying tuition after winning nearly $50,000 on TV’s “Wheel of Fortune.” [KSBY] The Cal Poly student won $49,493 in cash and prizes in an episode that aired locally Thursday night.... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: The Neon Carrot

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Discovered | 2 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON I am but a poor media peon, so The Park was one of those wonderful San Luis Obispo restaurants normally out of my budget. I could go if others were paying, or it was a truly special... (Continue reading)