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The best place for a living is…. Right, CALIFORNIA!

And what is the best place in Cali? certainly – San Diego City! Panoramic of San Diego Skyline Panoramic of San Diego Skyline

Facts about San Diego, named after Saint Didacus (Spanish: Diego de Alcalá), is the second-largest city in California after Los Angeles and the ninth largest city in the United States, located along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast of the United States. San Diego has a population of 1,279,329.(July 2008 estimate). This coastal city is also the county seat of San Diego County as well as the economic center of the San Diego–Carlsbad–San Marcos Metropolitan Area considered congruent with the county. San Diego, named after Saint Didacus (Spanish: Diego de Alcalá), is the second-largest city in California after Los Angeles and the ninth largest city in the United States, located along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast of the United States. San Diego has a population of 1,279,329.(July 2008 estimate). This coastal city is also the county seat of San Diego County as well as the economic center of the San Diego–Carlsbad–San Marcos Metropolitan Area considered congruent with the county.

History The area of San Diego has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years by the Kumeyaay Indians. The first European to visit the region was Portuguese-born explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sailing under the Spanish Flag, who sailed his flagship San Salvador from Navidad, New Spain. In 1542, Cabrillo claimed the bay for the Spanish Empire and named the site San Miguel. In November of 1602, Sebastián Vizcaíno was sent to map the California coast. Arriving on his flagship San Diego, Vizcaíno surveyed the harbor and what are now Mission Bay and Point Loma and named the area for the Catholic Saint Didacus, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego. On November 12, 1602, the first Christian religious service of record in Alta California was conducted by Fray Antonio de la Ascensión, a member of Vizcaíno's expedition, to celebrate the feast day of San Diego. The area of San Diego has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years by the Kumeyaay Indians. The first European to visit the region was Portuguese-born explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sailing under the Spanish Flag, who sailed his flagship San Salvador from Navidad, New Spain. In 1542, Cabrillo claimed the bay for the Spanish Empire and named the site San Miguel. In November of 1602, Sebastián Vizcaíno was sent to map the California coast. Arriving on his flagship San Diego, Vizcaíno surveyed the harbor and what are now Mission Bay and Point Loma and named the area for the Catholic Saint Didacus, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego. On November 12, 1602, the first Christian religious service of record in Alta California was conducted by Fray Antonio de la Ascensión, a member of Vizcaíno's expedition, to celebrate the feast day of San Diego. Mission San Diego de Alcalá

The World War II Kiss Poster A statue located in downtown San Diego, California, of the famous World War II couple kissing in Times Square on August 14, The actual sailor was running down the street grabbing and kissing any and every girl in sight, whether a grandmother, stout, thin, old, it didnt make any difference in his excitement of the end of the war. A statue located in downtown San Diego, California, of the famous World War II couple kissing in Times Square on August 14, The actual sailor was running down the street grabbing and kissing any and every girl in sight, whether a grandmother, stout, thin, old, it didnt make any difference in his excitement of the end of the war.

GASLAMP QUARTER PICTURES Historic Gaslamp Quarter district in downtown San Diego.

Tourism Tourism has affected the city's culture. The city contains a number of tourist attractions, such as SeaWorld San Diego, Belmont amusement park, San Diego Zoo, and the nearby San Diego Wild Animal Park and Legoland California. San Diego's Spanish influence can be seen in the many historic sites across the city, such as the Spanish missions and Balboa Park. Cuisine in San Diego is diverse, and includes European-American, Mexican-American, and Asian-American cuisine. Annual events in San Diego include Comic-Con, San Diego/Del Mar Fair, and Street Scene Music Festival. Tourism has affected the city's culture. The city contains a number of tourist attractions, such as SeaWorld San Diego, Belmont amusement park, San Diego Zoo, and the nearby San Diego Wild Animal Park and Legoland California. San Diego's Spanish influence can be seen in the many historic sites across the city, such as the Spanish missions and Balboa Park. Cuisine in San Diego is diverse, and includes European-American, Mexican-American, and Asian-American cuisine. Annual events in San Diego include Comic-Con, San Diego/Del Mar Fair, and Street Scene Music Festival. The cruise ship industry, which is the second largest in California, generates an estimated $2 million annually from the purchase of food, fuel, supplies, and maintenance services.[54] The cruise ship industry, which is the second largest in California, generates an estimated $2 million annually from the purchase of food, fuel, supplies, and maintenance services.[54]

Comic Con Comic-Con International Revs Up for 2010! Comic-Con International Revs Up for 2010! Plans are already underway for the 41st annual Comic-Con International San Diego, July 22-25, at the San Diego Convention Center. Plans are already underway for the 41st annual Comic-Con International San Diego, July 22-25, at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con International experienced capacity crowds in 2009, with all memberships selling out months before the convention began. In 2009 we also added a huge new meeting room at the fabulous Hilton San Diego Bayfront, making even more programs available for attendees. Comic-Con International experienced capacity crowds in 2009, with all memberships selling out months before the convention began. In 2009 we also added a huge new meeting room at the fabulous Hilton San Diego Bayfront, making even more programs available for attendees. Comic-Con 2010 has already seen unprecedented interest. Four-day memberships sold out in November -- months before last year's record- breaking March sellout -- in part because we limited attendance to Preview Night. Comic-Con 2010 has already seen unprecedented interest. Four-day memberships sold out in November -- months before last year's record- breaking March sellout -- in part because we limited attendance to Preview Night.

Culture Many popular museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, and the Museum of Photographic Arts are located in Balboa Park. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is located in an ocean front building in La Jolla and has a branch located at the Santa Fe Depot downtown. The Columbia district downtown is home to historic ship exhibits belonging to the San Diego Maritime Museum, headlined by the Star of India, as well as the unrelated San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum featuring the USS Midway aircraft carrier. Many popular museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, and the Museum of Photographic Arts are located in Balboa Park. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is located in an ocean front building in La Jolla and has a branch located at the Santa Fe Depot downtown. The Columbia district downtown is home to historic ship exhibits belonging to the San Diego Maritime Museum, headlined by the Star of India, as well as the unrelated San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum featuring the USS Midway aircraft carrier. San Diego has a growing art scene. "Kettner Nights" at the Art and Design District in Little Italy has art and design exhibitions throughout many retail design stores and galleries on selected Friday nights. San Diego has a growing art scene. "Kettner Nights" at the Art and Design District in Little Italy has art and design exhibitions throughout many retail design stores and galleries on selected Friday nights. The San Diego Opera at Civic Center Plaza, directed by Ian Campbell, was ranked by Opera America as one of the top 10 opera companies in the United States. Old Globe Theatre at Balboa Park produces about 15 plays and musicals annually. The San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum Theatres in Horton Plaza produces a variety of plays and musicals. The San Diego Opera at Civic Center Plaza, directed by Ian Campbell, was ranked by Opera America as one of the top 10 opera companies in the United States. Old Globe Theatre at Balboa Park produces about 15 plays and musicals annually. The San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum Theatres in Horton Plaza produces a variety of plays and musicals. Hundreds of movies and a dozen TV shows have been filmed in San Diego, a tradition going back as far as Hundreds of movies and a dozen TV shows have been filmed in San Diego, a tradition going back as far as In music, Queen performed at the Sports Arena on March 13, 1976, which concluded their American leg of their A Night At The Opera Tour. In music, Queen performed at the Sports Arena on March 13, 1976, which concluded their American leg of their A Night At The Opera Tour.

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Sports San Diego has several sports venues. The National Football League's San Diego Chargers plays in Qualcomm Stadium, also the NCAA Division I San Diego State Aztecs, as well as local high school football championships. International soccer games and Supercross events take place at Qualcomm where Major League Baseball was once played. Three NFL Super Bowl championships have been held there. Two of college football's annual bowl games are held there: the Holiday Bowl which features a Pac- 10 team against a Big-12 team and the Poinsettia Bowl. Balboa Stadium was the city's first stadium, constructed in 1914, where the San Diego Chargers once played. Currently soccer, American football, and track and field are played in Balboa Stadium. San Diego has several sports venues. The National Football League's San Diego Chargers plays in Qualcomm Stadium, also the NCAA Division I San Diego State Aztecs, as well as local high school football championships. International soccer games and Supercross events take place at Qualcomm where Major League Baseball was once played. Three NFL Super Bowl championships have been held there. Two of college football's annual bowl games are held there: the Holiday Bowl which features a Pac- 10 team against a Big-12 team and the Poinsettia Bowl. Balboa Stadium was the city's first stadium, constructed in 1914, where the San Diego Chargers once played. Currently soccer, American football, and track and field are played in Balboa Stadium. Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres play in Petco Park. The semi-final and final games of the inaugural World Baseball Classic were played there in 2006, and an earlier round of the second WBC was held there in Some soccer and rugby events occasionally take place in the ballpark. The USA Sevens, an event in the annual IRB Sevens World Series for international teams in rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union with seven players per side instead of 15, was held in the stadium from 2007 through 2009 before moving to Las Vegas for Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres play in Petco Park. The semi-final and final games of the inaugural World Baseball Classic were played there in 2006, and an earlier round of the second WBC was held there in Some soccer and rugby events occasionally take place in the ballpark. The USA Sevens, an event in the annual IRB Sevens World Series for international teams in rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union with seven players per side instead of 15, was held in the stadium from 2007 through 2009 before moving to Las Vegas for The amateur beach sport Over-the-line was invented in San Diego, and the annual world Over-the-line championships are held at Mission Bay every year. The amateur beach sport Over-the-line was invented in San Diego, and the annual world Over-the-line championships are held at Mission Bay every year. My first working experience in US My brother tried serfing

Politics On September 18, 2007 the City Council, with support from Mayor Sanders, voted 5-3 to endorse a pending lawsuit before the California Supreme Court to overturn Proposition 22, which banned same-sex marriage in California. Proposition 22 was supported by 62 percent of San Diego voters. Proposition 22 was later ruled unconstitutional by the California supreme court. In 2008 California voters passed Proposition 8 to change the California constitution to match the wording of Proposition 22 defining marriage as only being valid or recognized between a man and a woman. Approval for Prop 8 received 53.7% of the votes in San Diego County. Disapproval for Prop 8 received 54% of the votes in the city of San Diego itself. In a surprise move, the conservative Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders publicly reversed his stance declaring support for same sex marriage in July In a tearful speech, the Mayor vowed he would support his gay daughter Lisa Sanders in her fight against Proposition 8, and that he "he just couldn't tell her she did not have the right to get married", mere hours before he was expected to veto a City Council motion supporting same sex marriage. This is most notable as it signified one of the most prominent conservative public figures to oppose Proposition 8. On September 18, 2007 the City Council, with support from Mayor Sanders, voted 5-3 to endorse a pending lawsuit before the California Supreme Court to overturn Proposition 22, which banned same-sex marriage in California. Proposition 22 was supported by 62 percent of San Diego voters. Proposition 22 was later ruled unconstitutional by the California supreme court. In 2008 California voters passed Proposition 8 to change the California constitution to match the wording of Proposition 22 defining marriage as only being valid or recognized between a man and a woman. Approval for Prop 8 received 53.7% of the votes in San Diego County. Disapproval for Prop 8 received 54% of the votes in the city of San Diego itself. In a surprise move, the conservative Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders publicly reversed his stance declaring support for same sex marriage in July In a tearful speech, the Mayor vowed he would support his gay daughter Lisa Sanders in her fight against Proposition 8, and that he "he just couldn't tell her she did not have the right to get married", mere hours before he was expected to veto a City Council motion supporting same sex marriage. This is most notable as it signified one of the most prominent conservative public figures to oppose Proposition 8.

A little about serviving: my job A San Diego icon since 1910, the palatial US GRANT is situated in the lively, historic downtown Gaslamp quarter, just steps from top shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, and a short drive from beaches, museums, and family attractions. A San Diego icon since 1910, the palatial US GRANT is situated in the lively, historic downtown Gaslamp quarter, just steps from top shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, and a short drive from beaches, museums, and family attractions.

Hotel History The legacy of San Diegos most historical hotel dates back to April 15, 1867, when Alonzo Horton the revered Father of New Town San Diegoarrived from San Francisco on the steamer Pacific and exclaimed, I have found heaven on earth. Less than a month after, Horton purchased the 960 acres of undeveloped land that now constitutes downtown. Three years later, he opened the regions first luxury hotel, the three-story Horton House. In August 1895, Fannie Chaffee Grant (the wife of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 19th President of the United States) purchased the trailblazing hotel, soon to be renamed in honor of the elder statesman. The legacy of San Diegos most historical hotel dates back to April 15, 1867, when Alonzo Horton the revered Father of New Town San Diegoarrived from San Francisco on the steamer Pacific and exclaimed, I have found heaven on earth. Less than a month after, Horton purchased the 960 acres of undeveloped land that now constitutes downtown. Three years later, he opened the regions first luxury hotel, the three-story Horton House. In August 1895, Fannie Chaffee Grant (the wife of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 19th President of the United States) purchased the trailblazing hotel, soon to be renamed in honor of the elder statesman. Ten years later, the then 91-year-old Horton helped remove the first bricks from his namesake hotel to make way for the Harrison Albright designed THE US GRANT, which opened on October 15, In 1919, Mr. Baron Long acquired partial ownership and by 1927 unveiled an elaborately redesigned lower level. Around 1956 when tourism boomed, the hotel became the first in the area to offer expanded meeting spaces and modernized rooms, consequently drawing illustrious guests like Albert Einstein and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. Ten years later, the then 91-year-old Horton helped remove the first bricks from his namesake hotel to make way for the Harrison Albright designed THE US GRANT, which opened on October 15, In 1919, Mr. Baron Long acquired partial ownership and by 1927 unveiled an elaborately redesigned lower level. Around 1956 when tourism boomed, the hotel became the first in the area to offer expanded meeting spaces and modernized rooms, consequently drawing illustrious guests like Albert Einstein and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. In 1979, the hotel was purchased by Christopher Sickels, who closed it four years later in August When the city of San Diego announced plans for a massive inner-city redevelopment project, Sickles declared plans for an $80+ million hotel renovation. On December 15th, 1985, the hotel reopened, complete with a glittering Grand Lobby and impressive Grand Ballroom. In 1979, the hotel was purchased by Christopher Sickels, who closed it four years later in August When the city of San Diego announced plans for a massive inner-city redevelopment project, Sickles declared plans for an $80+ million hotel renovation. On December 15th, 1985, the hotel reopened, complete with a glittering Grand Lobby and impressive Grand Ballroom. On December 3, 2003, the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians purchased the hotel, returning this unique parcel of land to its original ancestors. After embarking on a multimillion-dollar project, it reopened in 2006 as a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Luxury Collection. On December 3, 2003, the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians purchased the hotel, returning this unique parcel of land to its original ancestors. After embarking on a multimillion-dollar project, it reopened in 2006 as a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Luxury Collection. From the time of Horton Houses opening up to today, THE US GRANT has hosted numerous celebrities and luminaries, including 14 US presidentsfrom Woodrow Wilson to John F. Kennedy to George W. Bushand the world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. More recently, celebrities like Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, and pre-gubernatorial Arnold Schwarzenegger have stayed at the hotel, all impressed by its grandeur and unparalleled hospitality. From the time of Horton Houses opening up to today, THE US GRANT has hosted numerous celebrities and luminaries, including 14 US presidentsfrom Woodrow Wilson to John F. Kennedy to George W. Bushand the world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. More recently, celebrities like Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, and pre-gubernatorial Arnold Schwarzenegger have stayed at the hotel, all impressed by its grandeur and unparalleled hospitality.

Working place Each of our 270 guest rooms, including 47 suites, blends contemporary toucheslike a custom Yves Clement drip- painting headboard and flat screen televisionwith classic Empire-style furnishings and premier service for a truly refined ambiance. Each of our 270 guest rooms, including 47 suites, blends contemporary toucheslike a custom Yves Clement drip- painting headboard and flat screen televisionwith classic Empire-style furnishings and premier service for a truly refined ambiance. Usual Thursday evening – performing jazz band Room incide

Schooling English As A Second Language Classes (ESL) San Diego is on the Southern California coast and located near downtown San Diegos entertainment and shopping district. Many students enjoy day trips to the beach, the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World® and Mexico or spend a weekend exploring Disneyland®, Universal Studios® and Hollywood or in nearby Los Angeles or Las Vegas. San Diego's very mild climate is considered by many to be the best in the United States. California's second largest city, San Diego is a metropolitan city with the charm of a small town. English As A Second Language Classes (ESL) San Diego is on the Southern California coast and located near downtown San Diegos entertainment and shopping district. Many students enjoy day trips to the beach, the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World® and Mexico or spend a weekend exploring Disneyland®, Universal Studios® and Hollywood or in nearby Los Angeles or Las Vegas. San Diego's very mild climate is considered by many to be the best in the United States. California's second largest city, San Diego is a metropolitan city with the charm of a small town.

Recreation! At home Spa – the best way to relax after the working hours Listerning to Jazz at the bar On our own roof

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