Email Author MICHELLE WOO

2011 Stories by MICHELLE WOO

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  Irvine 11 Trial: UCI Professor Says Protests Like These Are Normal

  published Sep 14, 2011

  UC Irvine professor Rei Terada has taught on the subject of protests and civil disobedience, and said how the so-called Irvine 11 acted at the Israeli Ambassador event is "a normal way for students to... More >>

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  Irvine 11 Trial: Defense Compares Protest to Comedy Club Heckling--'Rude, Not Illegal'

  published Sep 13, 2011

  "Of course it was planned," said defense attorney Jacqueline Goodman in her opening arguments today, addressing the charge that the so-called Irvine 11 (now 10) conspired to disrupt a public speech. &... More >>

• Irvine 11 Trial: Students Planned a 'Chicago-Style Disruption,' Emails Reveal

  published Sep 12, 2011

  Trying to show jurors that the Muslim students on trial did not act spontaneously in their disruption of the speech by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, prosecutors presented a series of emails th... More >>

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  It's Coming: The Bruery's Black Tuesday Release Party

  published Sep 12, 2011

  At last, details have come for The Bruery's annual Black Tuesday release party, where fans can finally get their lips on the super-potent barrel aged stout, along with any variations that make their w... More >>

• Hanson at House of Blues Anaheim on Saturday Night

  published Sep 12, 2011

  HansonSept. 10, 2011House of Blues AnaheimEvery band claims it has the best, most loyal fans in the universe, but Hanson has a pretty strong case going for it.Fansons, as they call themselves, are com... More >>

• Benni Cinkle, Awkward Backup Dancer in 'Friday' Video, Wants To Make School Appearances

  published Sep 09, 2011

  What do you do when you're a part of a video that's gotten 176 million viewsr   Milk it for all it's worth. Benni Cinkle, the brace-faced girl who flails her arms awkwardly in Rebecca Black'... More >>

• Weekend Guide: OC Japan Fair, Cupcake Camp and Lotsa Lobsta

  published Sep 09, 2011

  It's gonna be a crazy weekend 'round here. And it starts . . . now. TODAYOriginal Long Beach Lobster Festival What: Watch out, Sebastian! Loads of crustaceans will be steamed, buttered and s... More >>

• Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi Gets Slapped With an Arrest Warrant

  published Sep 09, 2011

  Real Housewives of Orange County "star" Gretchen Rossi was expected to appear in court yesterday to deal with more legal drama involving her ex Jay Photoglou. (Namely, she's being sued for libel, slan... More >>

• Five Reasons to Check Out Meiko at House of Blues on Saturday

  published Sep 08, 2011

  Meiko is a guitar-strumming songstress who charms crowds with her sweet smile and dreamy pop-folk ballads, and yet she's no cliche. "Balls!" she blurted between songs at Hollywood's Hotel Cafe, w... More >>

• Beachwood BBQ's SourFest 2011 THIS WEEK!

  published Sep 07, 2011

  A taste for sour beer is typically an acquired one--some brews have an acidic zing that'll make your eyes pop and lips pucker. But if you want to be initiated (and you should), you might as well do it... More >>

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  UC Irvine Attempts to Reclaim Record for World's Largest Dodgeball Game

  published Sep 07, 2011

  Get ready for some more flying balls.  Last year, UC Irvine broke the Guinness World Record for largest dodgeball game, enlisting 1,745 participants for a day of utter mayhem. (See our slideshow ... More >>

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  Frito-Lay's Fiery Fusion Cheetos Are Gross

  published Sep 07, 2011

  rAs devout devourers of Frito-Lay's hot everything--Cheetos (obviously), Tapatio Fritos, heck, even Jalapeno Jack Sun Chips--we pounce at the opportunity to add new variations to our crack snack pile.... More >>

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  Dave Gibbons Is a Church Misfit

  published September 8, 2011

  This was it. Easter had arrived, the most monumental day of the year in Christendom, and it was moments before show time. Parking-lot... More >>

• OC Groups Rally to Overturn Gay History Law

  published Sep 07, 2011

  In July, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 48, also known as the FAIR Education Act, which requires that California public schools incorporate the contributions of gays and lesbians in their lessons.Or, as A... More >>

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  Anaheim White House Restaurant Owner Surprises Nonprofits with Free Luncheons For All

  published Sep 04, 2011

  The feel-good story for your day comes from Anaheim White House Restaurant. Since 2005, owner Bruno Serato has been serving free pasta dinners to underprivileged children, many who live in motels. Thi... More >>

• New State Law Would Require Minimum Wage, Breaks and Overtime for Babysitters

  published Sep 01, 2011

  When the babysitter you've hired starts demanding a break from your nagging kids, it's not an act of divadom.It's her legal right. Or, it very well could be if a new state bill passes.   &nb... More >>

• Weekend Guide: Orange Int'l Street Fair, Oktoberfest and Hot Dog Mania

  published Sep 01, 2011

  Here's your guide for this long Labor Day weekend!  TODAYDinner and a Movie at Taco Asylum What: Gourmet tacos and a rockumentary--not a bad way to spend a Thursday night. For this happy hou... More >>

• Condoms, Get Your Condoms! Sir Richard's Condom Bus Heads to OC Universities

  published Aug 31, 2011

  Food trucks on college campuses is so 2010.  This truck, or rather, bus, is serving something that students probably need more than Korean tacos and grilled cheese: Free rubbers. Just in tim... More >>

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  Weekend Guide: OC Foodie Fest, Brewapalooza and a Weekly Soiree

  published Aug 25, 2011

  Get your eat and drink on.   TODAY Ommegang Brewery Five-Course Beer Dinner What: A smashing pairing of gourmet dishes with the Belgian-style ales of the Cooperstown, New York-base... More >>

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  Woman Squirts Hot Sauce into Son's Mouth As Punishment, Could Face Jail Time

  published Aug 24, 2011

  rGuess time-outs and revoked dinners don't cut it these days.  To punish her misbehavin' son for lying about getting in trouble in school, Alaska mom Jessica Beagley did the unthinkable.She tippe... More >>

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  Placenta Cuisine is a Thing (Yes, That Placenta)

  published Aug 24, 2011

  I know the cardinal rule to food appreciation is "Don't knock it until you try it" (Okay, I may have just made that up), but placenta-eatingr Commence gagging sounds. The scientific term for the ... More >>

• Sunset Beach Is Now Part of Huntington Beach

  published Aug 23, 2011

  After a long, bitter battle, sundown has finally come for Sunset Beach.  Huntington Beach Independent reports that the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), a state-mandat... More >>

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  In Bad Taste: 9/11 Memorial Wine

  published Aug 23, 2011

  According to its description, Lieb Cellars' 9/11 Memorial Commemorative Chardonnay is "reminiscent of fresh green apples with underlying hints of tropical citrus and pineapples," but we think it's pre... More >>

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  VIDEO: Three Arrested for Selling Lemonade on 'Lemonade Freedom Day'

  published Aug 22, 2011

  An effort to sell ice-cold lemonade turned sour on Saturday afternoon when officers showed up not with dimes and nickels, but with handcuffs.  Meg McLain, Will Duffield and Katherine Dill were ar... More >>

• Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Promotes Pre-Wedding 'Bridalplasty'

  published Aug 19, 2011

  So you've got the dress, the veil, shoes, the cake, the DJ, the flowers, the programs, the man. What else is left on the wedding checklistr  How about a nose jobr Or a new set of knockersr&n... More >>