Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:00:04 -0800

"Real polar bears swim in salt water", the locals at Birch Bay, Washington argue with pride. This beach-resort town just below the Canadian border about 100 miles north of Seattle may be small in size, but big in personality when it comes to celebrating the holidays!

Get ready to "dive in" with Julius Reque as he and hundreds more welcome the New Year with a cold splash - Polar Bear style!

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holidays, new year, july, summer, beach, bay, fireworks, polar bear plunge, Birch Bay, Washington, Julius Reque, Pacific North West, Seattle, Vancouver, snow, nature, beauty, mountains, local events, people, crowd

Grape Escape: Napa Valley

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:01:31 -0700

If you think Napa Valley is just about wines and wine tasting, think again!

This beautiful valley in California is a real jolt to the senses: world-class restaurants, friendly people, fantastic landscape paired with perfect weather and of course, another good reason to visit: the infamous beer-can chicken!

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grapes, wine, stomp, wine tasting, wineries, Napa Valley, Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, mud bath, food, chicken, hot air balloon, photography, Meredyth Arnott, Dan Dawson, Back Room Wines, Stéphane De Buttet, Erwin Grose, Melodie Hilton, Thomas Kreijkamp, Laurent Leemans, Juan Martinez, Mary Loung, Michael Bachus, Ali Navaie, Christoff Schrag,Stefan Schultz, St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery, Cathy Thiry, David I Thompson, William Wright

Darrin Dill: Officer on Bike

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:30:29 -0700

In a city where the local government gets the most attention for big, brash moves like same-sex marriage and universal health care, Darrin Dill is doing cutting-edge work in San Francisco's adult probation department with little more than a bike, a helmet and mirrored sunglasses.

In 2008, for two days, I followed him around the streets of South of Market and the Tenderloin - San Francisco’s grittier neighborhoods - to film him at work.

In the same year, I was honored to personally witness Officer Dill receive the prestigious Scotia Knouff Line Officer of the Year Award held in Las Vegas, NV (where this short film was also presented), during the annual American Probation and Parole Association convention.

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Homeless Outreach Program, city, county, homeless probationers, shelter, food medical care, resource guides, housing, drugs, halfway house, recidivism, APPA

Cheap Thrills in Las Vegas

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:40:18 -0700

Best (free) deals and inexpensive fun in pricey Las Vegas. Free hotel attractions, thrill-seeking rides with fantastic views, enjoy European flair along The Strip and the perfect night cap one could possibly want - a helicopter tour above the city of lights!

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experimental travel, hotels, free attractions, free shows, fireworks, Stratosphere, casinos, dining, food, buffet, photography, pets, old west, downtown, dancing, Fremont Street, helicopter tour, night

Fog & Fetish

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:17:06 -0700

Have you ever been to a place where people celebrate fog? How about attend a street party along with 4,000 leather fanatics? Enjoy two Bay Area festivities in one crazy weekend!

Pacifica celebrates the Fog Festival every year, and San Francisco hosts leather-lovers all over the world for the kinkiest public party ever - the Folsom Street Fair!

* Please be advised that the video contains images that may not be suitable for children.

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sand sculpture, leather, street party, fetish, whip, bondage, latex, pacifica, san francisco, Folsom Street Fair, fog festival, fog-jog, fog cutter, fog calling contest, Bay Area, quirky, condensation, September, parades, marching bands, wigs, drag, Adriana Manor, Montra Egerton, Ray Low, Phil Setchfield, Greg and Brandi Glen