These days, golf pretty much equals Tiger. Every tournament preview, Nike ad, and PGA commercial features Tiger, and I think it is safe to say that no other golfer in history has ever caught the eye of a nation more than Tiger Woods. My first golf tournament experience started on Friday and I strategically placed myself in the bleachers of the 11th hole two hours before Tiger, Phil Mickleson and Adam Scott would come waltzing through.

As the hours passed, masses, no, more like mobs of people began to crowd around the tee box, fairway, and greens as the awesome threesome approached. The overcast weather seemed to deter no one from catching a glimpse of the man, the myth, the legend: Mr. Tiger Woods. When he finally approached the tee and proceeded to tee off, the crowd went wild. Home run at a Padres game wild. It was more noise then I ever expected to hear and once he was finished with hole 11, the mass of people mobbed its way over to the next hole.

After the mass vacated the area, I began to make my way across the course to the Trophy Club tent when, from a good 5 holes away, I heard another insane roar worthy only of Tiger himself. He had birdied 13 with an epic long putt that will be shown over and over again on Sportscenter this week. I finally made it back to my beautiful (and hard to get) suite at The Lodge at Torrey Pines with the satisfaction of knowing I saw (and heard) a historic athlete at the peak of his game in my beautiful hometown.

Anyone else lucky enough to attend the 2008 US Open at in San Diego at Torrey Pines?

Summer may be the season of carefree fun, but before we get to that state of ease, we have some work to do. Let this blog be your source for summer-ready style - from your soft, bronze skin to your tight bikini clad body.

Get your body fit

It’s time to finally burn off the extra pounds you packed on over the winter holiday - and ignored straight through your New Year’s resolution and well into spring. San Diego’s newest downtown gym, FIT, is the absolute best spot to work out for your summer body. Check out the Padres game during an outdoor Yoga class, or stay inside and work up a sweat on your pick of new-age cardio machines.

Another great way to get in shape for summer is to find an outdoor walking or running track. I recommend the Mission Bay walk by the bay (way less crowded than the beachside board walk) as well as the downtown San Diego Harbor boardwalk, from Little Italy to Seaport Village. Here are some more ideas for outdoor San Diego walking trails.

Once you have a body to brag about, get yourself a hot bikini or one piece bathing suit. The San Diego bikinis I love this year are from Sauvage - a huge brand that just launched a new boutique on Prospect in La Jolla. They’re a bit pricey - but extremely flattering and stylish.

Get your skin soft and tan

No one wants to see dry, rough skin on the San Diego beaches. Head to one of the many great San Diego day spas for a hydrating body wrap or indulgent Vichy shower treatment. Spa services like these help to rejuvenate your skin with moisture while removing all toxins.

Other necessary summer-ready spa services are waxing - Bikini waxes for the ladies and chest and back waxes for the man - as well as massages to relax after your harsh summer-ready workouts at the gym. After your skin is refreshed, pick out one of the best tanning lotions and head to the beach, or stay inside and get a bronze base at one of the many tanning salons in San Diego. Get some help finding the best San Diego spas here.

Now, get to the beach

Once your body is tightened-up, softened-out and tanned (or tan-ready), head to one of the many beautiful beaches in San Diego. My favorite summer beach spots are in Del Mar and La Jolla - but there’s nothing wrong with a fun beach party down in Mission or Pacific Beach. This summer, leave the alcohol at home - or think of a good hiding spot - as the San Diego beach alcohol ban is in full effect. Keep up to date on California beach laws here.

Following the 2008 Solana Beach shark attack, it may be wise to keep a close eye on beach safety - from the water condition to the shark alerts and lifeguards on duty. Get an overview of recommended beach safety here.

AMY Award nominations were accepted until May 9 for excellence in the following marketing and communication areas: Integrated Marketing, Cause Marketing, Advertising (Print, Television, Radio and Web), Special Event, Green (environment-focused marketing), Web Site Design, Electronic Presentations, and Direct Marketing and/or Direct Mail. There is also People’s Choice Award, an award for students, and a category for miscellaneous work such as newsletters and promotional materials.

All AMY Award categories are evaluated on criteria such as content, overall quality, style, innovation, and effectiveness. Experienced marketing and communications professionals from the South Florida chapter of the AMA make up the panel of judges, and San Diego’s own Lee Ann Kim, the Channel 10 News anchor, will present the awards to the winners.

AMY Award tickets are $45 per person for AMA members and $55 per person for non-members, and include a gift bag and two drink tickets. To learn more about SDAMA and to purchase tickets for the event ceremony, email info-sandiego@marketingpower.com, visit www.sdama.org or call 619.402.7825.

San Diego Taiko DrumSTRONG concert is back!

Friday, March 14th, 8PM

Sunday, March 16th, 5PM

at the World Beat Center. Balboa Park

For more information on tickets, click here.

Prominent theaters in San Diego, such as La Jolla Playhouse and Civic Theater, have sent several new plays straight to Broadway. Although San Diego may seems worlds away from the snow-filled parks and raw, bold culture of New York – these two cities are forever connected through the magic of the stage.

The La Jolla Playhouse has brought the following plays to Broadway fame: Jersey Boys, Dracula, The Musical, I Am My Own Wife, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dangerous Games, and more. It is a thrill to see a performance open on a San Diego stage, and then see the same production live onstage at Broadway months later. I always make sure to plan a trip to New York and buy Broadway tickets to these native San Diego shows.

San Diego is also well known for its array of opera houses. From the large San Diego Opera organization to the quaint San Diego Small Opera, locals that love dynamic opera performances are in luck in San Diego. From large to small, San Diego operas are full of excitement and intrigue.

The San Diego entertainment community finds great success in all areas of San Diego County. No matter where you live, you’re bound to be close to one of the fantastic playhouses or grand theaters in San Diego.

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November 10 - 11, 2007

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San Diego is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. And, in such a photogenic community, there undoubtedly is a host of amateur and professional photographers capturing the beauty on the film. Whether you need great San Diego stock images for professional reasons, or you enjoy searching for great desktop backgrounds and frame-worthy photographs for personal reasons, everyone must know about the best San Diego photography websites.

On the search for pictures of San Diego, you will come across a wide range of photo websites. There are free stock image websites, priced stock image websites, San Diego picture groups and communities, and quality San Diego photo websites with detailed nightlife, lifestyle, and scenic photo galleries. So, which type of San Diego picture website fits your needs? Find your e-niche below.

Quality San Diego Photo Galleries

1. DiscoverSD.com Photo Galleries: pictures.discoversd.com

This website is a mix between an online magazine and an online guide to San Diego. Their new photo galleries feature pictures of San Diego night life, events, fashion, communities, and businesses, as well as San Diego beaches, parks, and landmarks. You must register to view the galleries, and you can purchase copies via shutterstock.

2. San Diego Historical Society: sandiegohistory.org

This historical San Diego website features authentic photo galleries of San Diego’s past and present, such as early cityscapes and streetcars. You can view the photos without registering to the site, but all rights belong to the Historical Society.

Free or Low Priced San Diego Stock Images

1. Shutterstock “San Diego” search: shutterstock.com

This stock image website doesn’t specialize in San Diego photos, but does offer an assortment of scenic San Diego photos and pretty reasonable pricing.

2. Morgue File: morguefile.com

Having absolutely nothing to do with corpses as the name might first imply, this general stock photo website also does not specialize in pictures of San Diego, but many registered users share their personal San Diego photos. This exchange site offers free, restricted, and priced photos.

“This morgue file contains free high resolution digital stock photographs and reference images for either corporate or public use. The purpose of this site is to provide free image reference material for illustrators, comic book artist, designers, teachers and all creative pursuits.”

Priced San Diego Stock Images

1. SD Stock Photos: sandiegostockphotos.com

This website features photos of San Diego beaches, parks, landmarks, and some businesses. The average prices range from $70 to $300.

2. SD Pictures: sandiegopictures.org

This website offers San Diego image prints, posters, and website banners. The average prices range from $35 to $600.

San Diego Photo Communities

1. Flickr: flickr.com

This is a public photo sharing community that attracts thousands of San Diego photography groups. Most group members are willing to share their photos to promote their talents.

2. Zooomer: zooomr.com

This is a photo sharing website with no limits. Many San Diego photographers share their photos on zooomr, and are willing to share with other members, as long photos are accredited.

3. San Diego Photo Forum: sdphotoforum.com

Active community of San Diego photographers. Good discussions and great photos.

KPBS is recruiting bloggers for an election-based project called Citizen Voices. Six people will be selected to blog as “citizen journalists” for KPBS.org from January 2008 through November 2008. Selected applicants will be trained (beginning Nov. 2007) in journalistic ethics to maintain fair and accurate writing.

Those selected will represent diverse perspectives (culture, life experience, gender, and geographic) and write about how election issues affect their lives and their communities. In addition to being published on KPBS.org, bloggers will periodically be featured on-air on KPBS Radio and TV.

Applicants should have a passion for learning and sharing information, be avid Internet surfers, and have an aptitude for learning how to do new things on the computer (i.e., learning how to use our blogging software). Writing/blogging experience is recommended, but not necessarily required. Participants will write on a weekly basis and will be paid a monthly stipend of $225.

To apply, please tell us about yourself in a cover letter (no more than 300-500 words). Please respond to the topics below that are relevant to understanding your unique perspective. Include links to verify online references. In addition, attach a resume of your professional work history, any writing samples, community work, or any journalistic work you’ve done.
Suggested Cover Letter Topics

* How would you define your community? How do you view yourself within this community? What kind of community activities do you do?

* What kind of online activities do you do (photos, video, blogging, forums, etc)? How active are you online (hours per week)?

* How do you get your news? How much time do you spend reading, listening or watching news coverage?

* What kind of public speaking experience do you have? Have you ever been on TV or radio?

* What kind of experience do you have engaging in the political process (voting, protesting, organizing)? Are you a member of a political party? Would you consider your views to be on the liberal or conservative side?

* Why do you live in San Diego County? How long have you lived here?

Submissions

Submit your documents to Nathan Gibbs, ngibbs –at– kpbs.org.