Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Today is yet another sad day in what was a great forward moving country. Orlando is the latest victim in a horrific shooting and yes my social media is receiving comments about ISIS but let us not forget that this radical lunatic 29 year old Omar Mateen was able to get his hands on a weapon of war. Reports that he was known to FBI are again being released? His ex wife is spouting like Amber Heard? His father claims it was triggered by an incident where he saw a gay couple...
Former OC Housewife Gretchen Rossi has collaborated with fashion powerhouse brand GRAYSE to create a stunning collection of designer purses which will also raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Marie and Kelly Gray are the designers and founders of the luxury brand and have a major influence on the fashion industry having founded the renown fashion brand St. John. The new collaboration has already been met with 100% positive reviews from leading...
A 24-year-old Los Angeles man was charged today with attempting to slip a drug into a woman's drink that was thwarted by three good Samaritans, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said. The three women, Marla Saltzer, Sonia Ulrich and Monica Kenyon, who call themselves "Charlie's Angels" in a Facebook post that went viral, saw Hsu pour a black vial into a woman's drink while she was in the ladies' room at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica. Deputy District...
Santa Monica resident Lauren Mills created the popular www.SoCoolKids.Com brand out of her home after being Influenced by a close-up photograph she snapped of her young son while sharing a late summer afternoon lunch at the beach. Dampened by the ocean, his wet hair brushed from his face, the fresh image resembled an advertisement for skin and hair care! For months, she began noticing children's ads and marketing; and she wondered why they all seemed either animated or graphic...
It was with a deep and heavy heart that I heard a few days ago that the legendary Prince was dying, I shared the news with a few friends but didn't write it much the despair of my editor. Today I wrote what I had been told http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/04/18/news/breaking-prince-dead-from-aids/1258.html and what a day it turned out to be! Holy Jehovah! The nasty comments, emails, calls, tweets, was more than I could have hoped for! I was trending.... What amazes me is...
Scottish leading actress Erin Gavin was seen in full Marilyn Monroe getup as she posed for a photo shoot at The Starving Artists Project in Beverly Hills. Founded by renown photographer and philanthropist Michael Bezjian, the SAP supports up and coming artists who struggle to pay for new head shots etc. The SAP provides everything from hair, makeup, styling and has a stable of extremely talented photographers. major celebrities also drop by to support the creative charity...
Any one who has had the privilege of enjoying a night at The Granada Theater and listening to the renown Santa Barbara Symphony knows that it is night to cherish for always. Under the skilled, incredible guidance of Israeli born conductor Nir Kabaretti, who has celebrated his ten year milestone with the symphony, the evening's performance garnered three deserved standing ovations. Award winning prodigy Chinese-Canadian born A. Timothy Chooi literally had audience members on...
So much and yet so little happened in the year 2014. Surprisingly, gluten bored and angered me enough to change dining friends (yes I literally gave up the bores so I can eat bread in peace, Jesus did it?) and want to become a glutton. Deadly sins I salute you, but the sins of taste I cannot get past! The over sized and over used ass that that didn't break the Internet, just my literary heart, inspired me that I could indeed eat more and it would be OK as long as I...
The Edgemar Center for the Arts in excited to present a unique and special evening consisting of a critically acclaimed play and a staged reading exploring the bigotry of racism and anti-Semitism, the features will be presented in a unique one-night event scheduled fittingly on Saturday, January 17, during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. First up at 6:00 p.m.is a staged reading of "Dutchman," the one-act by Amiri Baraka in which a Black man on a subway...
The Luxe Group brought its 5 Los Angeles salons together at Luxelab on Montana avenue for an evening of education and inspiration to share the many inspirations from several recent international fashion shows their team participated in. David Abrams and Jason Lara, the charismatic leaders of Luxelab, inc, spent years fostering and cultivating talent through their industry leading in-house Luxelab Academy, and are proud to witness the unrivaled talent that has grown from it....
How2Girl Courtney Bingham-Sixx proudly announced yesterday that her online auction for Cancer Awareness has come to a close she has raised an astounding $12,500.00 with the help of her friends and a lot of imagination. Courtney recently held a ladies Think Pink Ladies Luncheon at the sprawling mansion she shares with new husband, legendary rocker Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue, the two tied the knot in Summer this year. (The wedding is to be featured in a huge layout in the...
It was that time of year again to put your dancing shoes on (or walking) and join in on the newest craze, dance walking and help end multiple sclerosis. The 2nd Annual Beat MS Dance Walk event is co-chaired by So You Think You Can Dance all-star, the brave and beautiful Courtney Galiano, who was diagnosed with MS in 2012, along with her friend Philip Byron and will honor actress, producer, and television host Ricki Lake. Participants enjoyed dance walking to awesome music,...
The theme is BALLS for this week. Robin Thicke was recently interviewed and questioned regarding his much-publicized soppy cringe inducing tributes to his wife. The alleged (caught in the act) cheating crooner blamed his sudden success (which took 10 years I might add) on his issues. Said, Thicke, "I did not know how to juggle fame, and all of a sudden the balls were all over the place." Er, Ya think? Meanwhile, the Brazilian football/soccer team said, "dude, we feel the same...
Santa Monica award winning actress, Tanna Frederick, not only has an undeniably big career as an actress but she has an even bigger environmentally conscious driven heart and mind! When not staring in movies, plays or directing and writing Tanna keeps herself busy with Project Save Our Surf, a charity she co founded with former world champion surfer, Shaun Tomson. Tanna recently hosted hosted her much anticipated third annual CAMP PSOS DAY at Inside The Outdoors beautiful Ranc...
Renown Hollywood Film Producer and songwriter Cindy Cowan, opened her stunning Beverly Hills home up to 200 of her closest friends to celebrate her birthday as well as to pay respects to the Troops on Memorial Day Weekend. Lucky guests included award winning legendary actress Frances Fisher, Heroes star Jimmy Jean-Louis, Star Trek Into The Darkness actor Jon Lee Brody, stunning Deal or No Deal/Hellraiser model/actress Patricia Kara, Hollywood heavy weight UTA agent Rena...
Supermodel, iHeartradio host, Home Depot spokes person, writer and new bride, Courtney Bingham Sixx, (recently married to Motley Crue's Nikkis Sixx,) was seen working out on Ocean Avenue in sunny Santa Monica with Santa Monica Fitness expert Charlene Ciardiello. Courtney was doing a photo shoot for a collaboration with 'Shut Up And Move' Fitness expert Charlene. The HOW2Girl fitness regime for the summer will show her followers and fans how to work out on a budget. "Many gym...
By Christine Peake Local Santa Monica High School senior Ryan Roberts was deservedly named the first–place grand prize winner in the classical instrumental category (oboe) at the 26th Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards. Born and raised in Santa Monica by parents Birgit (Exec producer at HIFI music company) and father Kevin who is a renown Director of Photography, Ryan was surrounded by the arts and music as he grew up as a big brother to pretty sister Maya, herself an a...
1. Why fitness? Were you an athlete as a child? That's a very good question. "Fitness" itself was never a thought, but I always had a passion to challenge myself in body, mind and soul. As a child, dance and sports helped me strengthen my discipline and mind, building my confidence and self esteem. It wasn't until later in life that I realized that "Fitness" wasn't just pushing your body to its extremes, but also a balance in lifestyle and a therapeutic outlet for the soul....
Montana Avenue was closed between 10th and 12th streets as emergency workers battled a fire reportedly in a private residence behind Erickson Realty at 1030 Montana. Firefighters used pickaxes and saws to break through the roof. Paramedics were seen transporting victims away from the scene. LAFD officer Butler confirmed there was more than one injury. Later reports indicated that 5 people were hospitalized, including 3 officers. At least one victim, an 89-year-old man, is in...
Tell us about your brand, Margaret Rowe Couture Jewelry? My jewelry evokes a vintage fashion statement with a modern silhouette bringing out an electric, star-power look. The line captures the seduction of film noir and the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age. My collections are an intersection of art and fashion. Who is the woman that wears Margaret Rowe? Stylish contemporaries Jennifer Lopez and Heidi Klum own my pieces and capture the celebrity essence of the woman who wears...
1) Tell me a little about your past career(s) I grew up an avid equestrian (horse-a-holic) in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village; singing, dancing, acting in musical theater and riding horses were my daily passions, my reason for being. Arriving in Hollywood's glamorous entertainment industry was a quick 30 minute drive down the 101 when I landed my first union TV job at age 18, Go-Go dancing opposite Garry Shandling. I co-hosted 'Up All Night' on USA Network with Rhonda...
The stunning newly opened contempory Tara Gallery on Montana Avenue, had wonderful exhibit this week. Locals, artists and collectors came out to support the evening, which even the cold rain could not put a damper on. Guests mingled and admired the art which showcased the many talents of Iranian artists. There are many exceptional pieces in this exhibition by the 12 featured artists, which reflect the texture of the artists' rich homeland's nature. All pieces are available...
