Email Author MICHELLE WOO

2010 Stories by MICHELLE WOO

• Chick-fil-A To Give Away Free Spicy Chicken Biscuits

  published Dec 14, 2010

  Chick-fil-A is introducing a new sandwich, the Spicy Chicken Biscuit. It's pretty much a breakfast rendition of the chain's Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which compared to its same-named rivals at Carl's Jr... More >>

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  UC Irvine's New Computer-Games Major Gets Its Game On

  published December 9, 2010

  Open House Night remains a standard of American higher education, an opportunity for colleges and universities to convince prospective students... More >>

• Real Housewives Roundup: Jeana Pitches Talk Show, Tamra Snags New Guy, Alexis Launches Clothing Line

  published Nov 26, 2010

  Here are all the news bits you need to know (or don't) as you anxiously count down the days until the new season of Real Housewives of Orange Country airs in January (or don't):Former Housewife J... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Don't Wanna Wait in Line on Black Fridayr Pay This Guy To Wait For You

  published Nov 24, 2010

  So you really want that Blu-Ray player that's $40 off at Best Buy on Black Friday, but you don't want to wake up at the buttcrack of dawn to stand in line for hours, fighting the cold air and you... More >>

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  Nothing Says Thanksgiving Like a Bird in a Bird in a Bird in a Bird in a Bird in a Pig

  published Nov 24, 2010

  Thank the masterminds at Epic Meal Time for this recipe that's sure to be a Thanksgiving classic. A quail in a cornish hen in a chicken in a duck in a turkey in a pig. Wrapped in bacon. It's the Tur... More >>

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  9 UC Irvine Students Detained for "Chalking"

  published Nov 23, 2010

  Update: A UC Irvine spokesperson denies that there were any detentions and says that campus police have only been taking reports. Nine UC Irvine students were detained by campus police in the past we... More >>

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  Disneyland Stops Housing POTUS-Pardoned Turkey

  published Nov 19, 2010

  They've got a mouse and a duck. Starting this year, Disneyland no longer needs a turkey.  The theme park will stop putting out the welcome mat for the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its underst... More >>

• Cox Offers "Unbelievably Fair" Mobile Phone Service in OC

  published Nov 19, 2010

  Finally, there's solace in the fact that nobody calls you. Cox is the first U.S. cable company to enter the wireless arena, offering what they call "Unbelievably Fair" mobile phone plans that giv... More >>

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  Google's Late to the Party Again With Yelp Rival "Hotpot"

  published Nov 17, 2010

  With the new Google Hotpot (often misspelled as Hotspot, which would actually make more sense), users review restaurants and other local businesses, and are given recommendations for more places to c... More >>

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  Four Loko Loses Caffeine--and its Cool-Factor

  published Nov 17, 2010

  Four Loko is about to become as hip as Smirnoff Ice.  The popular caffeine-spiked alcoholic beverage, commonly known as "Blackout in a Can,"    has been deemed unsafe by the FDA. A warn... More >>

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  Father in Costa Mesa Accidentally Runs Over Toddler With Pickup Truck

  published Nov 15, 2010

  In a tragic accident on Sunday, a Costa Mesa man ran over his 23-month-old son with his pickup truck, killing the child.According to the Daily Pilot, at 11:30 a.m., 32-year-old Armando Medina went to ... More >>

• State Supreme Court Ruling: Undocumented Students To Pay In-State Tuition; Out-of-State Students Still S.O.L.

  published Nov 15, 2010

  Undocumented students may continue to attend the state's college and universities at in-state tuition rates rather than pay the higher rates charged to those who live out of state, the California Supr... More >>

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  Alert To Minors: Don't Be Out Past Curfew on Nov. 18

  published Nov 12, 2010

  rKids, here's some advice. The night of Thursday, Nov. 18 is a very good time to stay indoors.  Police departments will conduct what they're calling the "largest-ever Orange County cur... More >>

• CSU Students Hold "Protest Carnival," Trustees Still Raise Tuition 15%

  published Nov 12, 2010

  Many college students will soon have to dig deep into their beer funds to pay for classes.The California State University governing board has approved a two-step tuition increase that will raise fees ... More >>

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  Five Food Challenges in Orange County

  published Nov 11, 2010

  Yes, America, this is why you're fat. Ah, well. Unbutton those pants and win some stuff!   Here are five restaurants in OC where you can test your gastronomic limits. Complete them all and t... More >>

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  Would You Drink Bacon Sodar

  published Nov 10, 2010

  Bacon ice cream, Baconnaise, bacon cupcakes even, I can understand.  But now it's gone too far. Jones Soda Co. has introduced bacon soda.  No. Just no. The last thing I want to do ... More >>

• Charlize Theron, Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama to Speak at UCI

  published Nov 10, 2010

  Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama will take the stage at UCI as part of a speakers series on peace. Called the Li... More >>

• Long Beach Announces Injunction Targeting Gangs With Ties to Mexican Mafia

  published Nov 09, 2010

  Targeting two of the largest and most violent street gangs in the area, the Long Beach Police Department and the city prosecutor's office announced a new type of injunction at a press conference today... More >>

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  Tagger in Long Beach Falls From Bridge

  published Nov 05, 2010

  Maybe this isn't funny, but ... ha ha! A tagger in Long Beach fell from a railroad bridge and injured his leg. He and an alleged accomplice were taken into custody. It happened Friday morning on Cherr... More >>

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  Tsukemen: A Rare Ramen Treat At Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa, But Only Until Sunday

  published Nov 03, 2010

  Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa is hosting a food fair right now (they stretch the word "fair" to mean they're offering a couple special, limited-time-only dishes) and this time, pop-up shop Nidaime... More >>

• Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block Unite For Summer Tour

  published Nov 03, 2010

  Backstreet's back, alright! And they're touring with New Kids on the Block. Now that's the right stuff, baby. Ryan Seacrest confirmed the sausage fest, aka the Summer 2011 tour, this morning on h... More >>

• A Night to Dismember the Democrats

  published November 4, 2010

  Tuesday’s nationwide tidal wave of Republican victories inspired a tidal wave of metaphors about tidal waves. From their various perches... More >>

• [UPDATED:] Vicki Gunvalson of Real Housewives of Orange County Fame Hospitalized

  published Nov 03, 2010

  UPDATE: Gunvalson is doing "much better" since being released from the hospital, People reports. Doctors performed a procedure to relieve bleeding ulcers in her colon. Her husband, Donn, whom she... More >>

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  Disney's California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival Canceled

  published Nov 03, 2010

  Fans of the popular food and wine festival at Disney's California Adventure will have to wait at least another two years before the next one comes around.It was announced on the theme park's blog... More >>

• Election 2010: Who's In and Who's Out in Irviner

  published Nov 02, 2010

  Updated throughout the night, with the freshest post on topLate: Oy. Squeezed my way through the madness (good-looking madness) that was the OC Republican election night party in search of some I... More >>