March 5th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
This is the fourth post in our Social Spotlight series. We’ve designed this series to familiarize you with the various social networks we are active on. Today we are talking about one of the largest professional networks, LinkedIn.
The lowdown
LinkedIn was officially launched in 2003. It’s grown to be one of the most widely used and recognized professional networks. Its growth around the world continues to expand product and services offerings. Users can create a personal profile, business page, and even become a publisher on LinkedIn.
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March 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Your Guide to the College Basketball Tournament
March Madness is another name for the annual NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Men’s Division I college basketball post-season tournament that takes place over the course of three weeks. This year, the games begin on March 17 and the national championship game will be played on April 6.
Sixty-eight teams are invited to the tournament, which is known for its chaotic pace (particularly in its first weekend), thrilling finishes, and upset victories. March Madness is one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the U.S.
Who to Watch For
The Kentucky Wildcats are the only undefeated team left in the field, and going into the tournament they’re the favorite to win it all. No team has completed a perfect season since Indiana went 32-0 and won the national championship in 1976.
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March 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Southern Californians can dine outdoors at home pretty much all year long. But now more of us are skipping the back-and-forth trip between the indoor kitchen and the patio by adding another kitchen outside.
The concept isn’t new, but outdoor chefs now cook, grill and bake with the latest in all-weather products, from pizza ovens to chilled wine racks to steam-spraying cleaning brushes. Stainless-steel cabinets, standard-size refrigerators and freezers, gas ovens, marble countertops, trash compactors and, of course, the kitchen sink, have all made their way outside for good.
Regulations covering electrical, gas and water lines vary from city to city, so it’s smart to check with the permitting department or a licensed contractor before considering your own outdoor kitchen. Large home-improvement centers offer most of the components, which have become sturdier and often less expensive in recent years. They can be installed by do-it-yourselfers or professionals. Add a dining area, a second patio slab, and a roof to shield everything from the elements, and you’re really cookin’.
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March 4th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
The Koi Club of San Diego is back for the 28th Annual Koi Show and Water Garden Expo. This year’s event features a few new upgrades from last year. With more and more members of the Koi Club including water gardens with koi or water plants as part of their ponds, local vendors specializing in water gardening are also included. This year there will be nine size groups instead of seven. An additional 21 trophies will be distributed in 2015 and include a B category for non-Gosanke from Grand Champion down through and including the nine best in size.
Where:
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
When:
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March 4th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Buy local arts, crafts, gourmet artisan foods, and specialty products during Santa Barbara’s Local Artisan Market. Established in January 2013, the market is still going strong and strives to bring consumers a variety of local healthy, specialty, and old-fashioned foods that celebrate the Santa Barbara lifestyle. This weekly event is brought to you by Local Artisans of Santa Barbara.
Where:
Gladden & Sons
5342 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
When:
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