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Indonesia

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    KFC Uses Rain Forest Wood For Chicken Buckets, Greenpeace Claims

    It's no secret that PETA is no friend of KFC's. And now, the fried chicken purveyor has angered the people at Greenpeace, too. The organization has recently alleged that The Colonel has been using wood harvested from Indonesia's rain forest for the paper in its signature chicken buckets. Along with ... More >>

  • Film

    April 26, 2012

    Brent Deal Is a Stand-Up Guy

    Paddling out with the 'H2indO' and 'Decade of Dominance' filmmaker at the Newport Beach Film Festival

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    On the Line: Phillip Chang of Yogurtland, Part One

    We are used to some unique personalities here at On the Line. Phillip Chang was not only cool, but also calm and collected. I dropped by Yogurtland headquarters in Anaheim to understand his driven personality. What I got was a new level of respect for a pioneer in the frozen yogurt industry. Love hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    KFC in Thailand Issues Apology After Tsunami Facebook Update

    There are times when it would be appropriate for a fast food chicken restaurant like KFC to remind people to pick up a bucket of chicken on a Facebook update. Sometime this Friday, April 20th, when certain segments of the population will get the munchies, for instance, would be quite opportune--and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    A Reason To Scream: Vanilla Shortage Forcing Higher Ice Cream Prices

    When gas prices creep upwards, Costco lines resemble Toy Story Mania at Disney's California Adventure. But what would you do if ice cream got more expensive? Guess we're about to find out. Per The London Telegraph, worldwide shortages of vanilla may force our cold sweetie to empty our pockets a litt ... More >>

  • Film

    February 23, 2012

    'Act of Valor' Wants You

    Navy SEALs: Honor, courage, commitment

  • Columns

    February 23, 2012

    How Can I Learn Spanish In Alabama?

    [¡Ask a Mexican!] And when is a taco not a taco?

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    iTunes, Wired Love Our 'Best of . . .' App, They Really Do!

    Have you downloaded it yet?​You know how we're doing all these Ten Great lists of different local faves (pizza, tacos, etc.) under the "Best of Best of Best of!" category? It's for more than cheap hits--we're slowly trotting out our Best Of . . . app for smart phones and the like, which group toge ... More >>

  • Food

    November 17, 2011

    Indo Ranch's Java to Go

    This Lake Forest market isn't a restaurant, but it still celebrates the dishes of Indonesia in to-go containers

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Pat Boone Jumps Aboard Orly Taitz's Birther Crazy Train

    ​Pat Boone, obviously wanting to have something more embarrassing on his resume when he retires from the singing stage than having kept Wally George on the air as station owner of KDOC/Channel 56 for years, has now jumped about "Birther Queen" Orly Taitz's crazy train. See the photo of the conjoin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    Stoked to Be Studying: New Surf Research Center at San Diego State University

    ​San Diego State University's Center for Surf Research may not be quite what you may think or hope it is. The curriculum will not include watching North Shore, analyzing the behavior of Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or studying the hydrodynamics of a surfboard riding upon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Young the Giant: Looking Back and Moving Forward

    ​Young the Giant, the band formerly known as the Jakes, and formerly residents of Newport Beach via Irvine, have had a very good year. After releasing their self-title debut to critical acclaim (even Morrissey is a fan, saying "I could break down with happiness at the new debut-CD by Young The G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    [BOMBIER BOMBSHELL:] Shocking Message De-Coded in Barack Obama Certificate of Live Birth

    ​Through top-secret Army intelligence de-coding methods, a source working exclusively for Navel Gazing has uncovered a shocking revelation in President Barack Obama's Certificate of Live Birth from Hawaii.Rather than come right out and say what the secret message is contained on the form no one kn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Move Over, Orly Taitz: Supreme Court Ignores Another Obama Birther

    "Barry speaking . . ."​The U.S. Supreme Court today rejected without comment a requested rehearing on a previously tossed out case alleging Barack Obama is not eligible to be the U.S. president.This one was not filed by Laguna Niguel lawyer/dentist/birther/nutbar/real-estate saleswoman Orly Taitz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    A YouTube Channel for Those Homesick for Indonesian Street Food

    There's a YouTube documentary for everything. Proof: One day last week, I was nostalgic for the street foods of Indonesia and thought, "Surely, by now, someone's gone around and videotaped a few and put the vids up to share." I was right. A YouTuber named matkiding has done just this. His chann ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    On the Line: Nathan Coulon of True Food Kitchen, Part Two

    Photo by Kevin Lara​Today, we continue our Q&A with True Food Kitchen's executive chef, Nathan Coulon. If you missed the first part, click here to read it. And stay tuned tomorrow for a recipe. What show would you pitch to the Food Network?It would be an eat/drink/travel show. I would t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Taco Bell to Invade Southeast Asia?

    ​Will the spread of Mexican food across the world ever cease? No.Will Taco Bell be there every step of the way to act as the gateway drug and make billions?Damn straight. Details after the jump!

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2010

    Watch 'Melali: The Drifter Sessions' for Free, with Rob Machado and His Band

    Dustin Humphrey/Reel SessionsRob Machado in Melali: The Drifter Sessions​The wanderlust deep in the hearts of surfers--going anywhere for the "perfect" wave--and the inevitable spirtual and intellectual growth that results from that travel, was the focus of Surfer Hall of Fame inductee (twice!), p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Carl's Jr. Opens in Indonesia; Something Indonesian Opens Here

    Image from Google Maps Gustavo told me recently he heard news that Carl's Jr. opened its first franchise in Indonesia this month. And then on the same day, in a sort of bizarre cosmic coincidence, I got word a new Indonesian grocery store opened in Fullerton. In a bit of food quid pro quo, OC ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Racist OC Register Reader Fustercluck of the Day

    ​Headline: O.C. Manufacturer Moves Back East Comment by sailbyme: You sure it's not because they're taxed out of the state? You'd be crazy to move or start a business in this state. I'm moving my business to North Carolina in the fall. My new house is on three acres with a pond and out buildi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Milkita - Chocolate Milk Candy

    Edwin Goei​Name: Unican Milkita - Chocolate Milk Candy Origin: Indonesia Found at: H-Mart, Irvine Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Glucose, Condensed Milk (Fresh Milk, Skim Milk Powder, Vegetable Oil, Sucrose), Sugar, Cocoa Liquor, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Tri Calcium Phosphate, Butter, Chocola ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2010

    Marco Polo Shrimp Snacks

    Edwin Goei​Name: Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks Origin: Chino, California Found at: 99 Ranch, Irvine Cost: $0.99 Ingredients: Tapioca Flour, Shrimp, Eggs, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Soybean, and/or Corn and/or Cotton Seed Oils, with TBHQ to Protect Flavor), Torula Yeast, Dextrose, Tomato ... More >>

  • Film

    April 15, 2010

    Going to Extremes to Get the Shot

    [Newport Beach Film Fest] You think action-sports athletes push the limit? Check out the people filming them

  • Food

    January 28, 2010

    Valhalla Table's Sausage House Concept Comes From LA, but the Most Inspired Items Hail From Indonesia

    [Newport Beach Film Fest] You think action-sports athletes push the limit? Check out the people filming them

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Valhalla Table Opens at The Camp. Rasta Taco & Ecco? Not So Much

    Edwin Goei​In case you were keeping track, in the three contestant race on which would open up their restaurant first at The Camp in Costa Mesa, Valhalla Table is the winner. It recently debuted with nary but a small banner announcing itself and a menu that delivers what Liz Karnaga and fami ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    Wax On, Wax Off: "The Drifter," Starring Rob Machado

    The Drifter tells the story of a period of time Rob Machado spent in Indonesia. Directed by surf film favorite Taylor Steele, the movie explores the wanderings of an introspective, soulful athlete on some kind of a search for solitude or meaning or communion with nature . . . the movie isn't ex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Mêlée Play Jakarta Three Weeks After Bombings

    ​Our pals at Warner Bros. Records passed along this cool photo of Orange County band Mêlée--who released their most recent record, Devils & Angels, in 2007 on Warner--playing Jakarta, Indonesia last week, playing the Java RockinLand 2009 on August 7. That's just three weeks after two separat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2009

    Valhalla Table Coming To The Camp in Costa Mesa

    Edwin Goei It's been three months since I checked in on the progress of Valhalla at The Camp, a new eatery slated to offer "artisan brats and craft beer". When I did, I wasn't surprised to find that it wasn't open yet, but what I did discover was a delectable hint printed on a new banner.  A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Big Week For Birthers and Their Crusade to Unseat Obama the Usurper!

    The Ledger-Enquirer of Columbus, Georgia, reports today that Orly Taitz, the Orange County attorney who reigns as queen bee to the Obama "birther" movement, is representing a "conscientious objector" who refuses to deploy to Iraq*, not because he's a pacifist or because George Bush authorized the in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    UCI Scientist Helps Add More Culprits to the Global Warming List

    Anyone worth Al Gore's salt knows that cars, factories and farting cows contribute to global warming, but an international study that includes the research of a UC Irvine scientist has found drought and deforestation can also help fuel the pesky phenomenon and should be included in future climate pa ... More >>

  • Food

    October 30, 2008

    Garden Grove's Warung Pojok Is the Best (And Only) Indonesian Joint in OC

    Anyone worth Al Gore's salt knows that cars, factories and farting cows contribute to global warming, but an international study that includes the research of a UC Irvine scientist has found drought and deforestation can also help fuel the pesky phenomenon and should be included in future climate pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2008

    Rotary Tapioca Crackers

    Name: Rotary Tapioca Crackers (a.k.a. Krupuk Aci) Origin: Indonesia Found at: 99 Ranch Market, Irvine Cost: $2.29 Ingredients: Tapioca Flour, Vegetable (Palm) Oil, Salt and Monosodium Glutamate Why I Bought It: Simple: I grew up with this stuff. And plus, it's one snack that left plenty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Saturday Night Special

    Among the 600 competition shooters from around the world competing at the 2008 National Handgun Championships are four locals: Gary Chan of Anaheim Hills, Brennan Price of Fullerton, Michael Pelissier of Huntington Beach and Chris Endersby of San Clemente. The local pistol packers are now bound for ... More >>

  • Film

    March 27, 2008

    [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' and More

    Among the 600 competition shooters from around the world competing at the 2008 National Handgun Championships are four locals: Gary Chan of Anaheim Hills, Brennan Price of Fullerton, Michael Pelissier of Huntington Beach and Chris Endersby of San Clemente. The local pistol packers are now bound for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2007

    To Do Tonight - 11/08

    Among the 600 competition shooters from around the world competing at the 2008 National Handgun Championships are four locals: Gary Chan of Anaheim Hills, Brennan Price of Fullerton, Michael Pelissier of Huntington Beach and Chris Endersby of San Clemente. The local pistol packers are now bound for ... More >>

  • Features

    December 28, 2006

    Meat You in Heaven

    OCs top five new restaurants and other random observations

  • Food

    August 17, 2006

    A Sweet Life's Work

    The Ritzs Jean-Francois Lehuede leaves em wanting more

  • Features

    June 22, 2006

    Be the Board

    Pravdas Valentin Shmidov wants to teach you the true art of surfing

  • Film

    February 23, 2006

    Special Screenings

    Movie of the Week: Palindromes

  • Film

    February 16, 2006

    This Week in Off-Season Surf Porn

    Destination Point

  • News

    July 7, 2005

    Abercrombie & Fish

    The Quiksilver Indies Trader blends sex, surf and science

  • Columns

    June 2, 2005

    EIGHT DAYS

    The Quiksilver Indies Trader blends sex, surf and science

  • Columns

    May 26, 2005

    We Must Have Syph

    Or the far right will have won

  • News

    January 20, 2005

    Fountain Headache

    Ayn Rand Institute tries to twist tsunami disaster

  • News

    June 26, 2003

    To Your Corporate Health

    Ayn Rand Institute tries to twist tsunami disaster

  • News

    December 12, 2002

    Kissinger to the rescue

    Ayn Rand Institute tries to twist tsunami disaster

  • News

    October 31, 2002

    Uncle Sam's Crude Solution

    Ayn Rand Institute tries to twist tsunami disaster

  • Features

    May 30, 2002

    War! Huh?

    Welcome to the summer of love at a theater near you

  • News

    March 14, 2002

    We Know Evil

    Welcome to the summer of love at a theater near you

  • Columns

    October 18, 2001

    Winged Monkeys!

    Our smoky links to unsavory characters

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