London: Eats

LONDON - Contrary to what you’ve heard, English food is not heinous.

I’m serious. This is my second summer in London and my third in England, and I’m here to say that I love English food. But if you don’t (many strange people hate delicious things like fried foods and sausages, I’ve learned), let me guarantee that London will still blow you away with its cuisine. Really.

London has really magnificent options for any foodie - from gastropubs to ethnic restaurants to markets. English people also know how to make one hell of a sandwich.

The greatest part, though, is that you can do it on the cheap. For one of the most expensive cities in the world, this is a blessing to an unpaid intern. With that, here are some of my recommendations for the best eats in London: (more…)

UCSB Budget Forum Set for July 9

With California’s budgetary process in shambles and the UC facing an $800 million deficit, Chancellor Henry T. Yang recently announced a town hall meeting to discuss UCSB’s situation. If you want to learn more or add your two cents about how UCSB could deal with a budget shortfall next year of at least $40 million, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 9 from 3-5 p.m. in Campbell Hall. Plenty of UCSB bigwigs will be there to answer questions and hopefully provide some insight into how they plan to deal with such a massive loss of funding.

The meeting will feature External Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas, Senate Chair Joel Michaelsen, Assistant Chancellor Todd Lee and Human Resources Director Cynthia Cronk, as well as Chancellor Yang.

We’ll be covering the meeting, so check back here or at dailynexus.com for more.

Update: No Jackson Viewing at Neverland

Well, that wrapped up rather quickly. Michael Jackson’s body will NOT be coming to Neverland Ranch for a public viewing after all. The AP is reporting that a memorial for the deceased pop star is in the works, but it won’t be held at Neverland.

Following inital reports, hotels throughout the area were booked to capacity for the weekend and reporters staked out in front of Neverland days in advance to cover the expected event. This news probably didn’t go over too well with everyone out there.

Michael Jackson Public Viewing Set for Friday

Everyone who’s in Santa Barbara for the summer should brace themselves: the Michael Jackson circus is coming to town. CNN recently confirmed that Jackson’s body will be on public display at Neverland Ranch on Friday, July 3.

His body is set to arrive in Los Olivos on Thursday. Reports claim that a 30-car motorcade will accompany Jackson’s remains into Santa Barbara County.

The family will hold a private service on Sunday at Neverland.

Keep checking the Daily Nexog for more updates as this story develops.

The King of Pop Returns to Santa Barbara?

Could Michael Jackson’s final resting place eventually be Neverland Ranch? That’s what news websites the world over are claiming, with the additional idea that Neverland would become a sort of Graceland for the deceased pop star with his grave as the major attraction.

Lucky Los Olivos. With its nice two-lane road and classy wine country pedigree, I’m sure this is just what our charming neighbor to the north wants. And let’s be perfectly honest: This plan is pretty creepy. Neverland Ranch is the place, after all, that Jackson was forced to give up because of financial ruin/awkwardness from being accused of child molestation. Good times.

So, crazed fans, would you make the trek out to Neverland Ranch to pay homage to the King of Pop if it turns into a tourist attraction? Any chance that the Ferris wheel, petting zoo or roller coaster will be part of a Jackson memorial? And, perhaps, most importantly, where will the HIStory statue  go?

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