Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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A pair of gunmen shot eleven police officers in Dallas Texas, Dallas Police Chief David Brown confirmed. Two snipers shot police officers from elevated positions. A once peaceful Black Lives Matter rally was hijacked by the shooters. 4 suspects are now in custody and five police officers are dead. Three officers were in surgery in critical condition. The two snipers began to shoot at about 8:45 pm CST. A total of eleven officers were shot, as were two civilians. Dallas police...
In another probably futile attempt to rest control of the Internet away from cats and their owners who are mostly owned by their cats; dog owners have posted certain photos designed to go viral. Among them is a now famous photo of two dogs, one black one white wearing a sign that says "black labs matter ". The other sign says "white labs matter". Another is a cute photo of a floppy eared cocker spaniel, carrying a cocker spaniel puppy in his backpack. Is it any coincidence...
Update: Mike Van de Ven, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest, says the website is now fully functional. He says customers may rebook at Southwest.com at no additional charge. "Our systems are back up and running. We have an incredible backlog of customers and their bags. The recovery is staring off slowly, we have 335 cancellations, which will allow us to improve during the day." "We had a technology failure in our network yesterday, we're doing a deep dive on it to...
Santa Monica, CA (July 11, 2016) – The Milken Scholars, a joint initiative of the Milken Institute and the Milken Family Foundation, has selected 15 exceptional Los Angeles-area high school seniors as 2016 Milken Scholars. The Scholars were chosen based on academic performance, community service, leadership and their ability to persevere in the face of challenges. "We're honored to welcome these exceptional students to the Scholars family," said Mike Milken, who cofounded the...
A winner of the "So You Think You Can Dance" competition has been charged with two felony counts of domestic violence, one count of assault with a deadly weapon, a glass vase, and misdemeanor counts of simple battery and vandalism. Joshua Demon Allen, 27, had already been convicted on January 13, 2016 of willfully injuring his girlfriend after which a restraining order against him had been granted. The order prohibited him from even communicating with his girlfriend. Then, on...
The Zika virus is causing devastating birth defects in countries with outbreaks of the virus. It also causes bad pregnancy outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirth, and can cause serious neurologic problems as well. Zika is a virus primarily spread through mosquito bites, but unlike other mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, it can also be spread through sex. Many people travel during the summer, whether to visit family and friends, to take a vacation, or for business....
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department "Hooks" baseball team was established in 2009 when the Department hosted the Western States Police and Fire Games, one of the largest multi-sport athletic events in the world involving law enforcement and fire service employees, in events ranging from angling to wrestling. The Hooks have since have competed in numerous baseball competitions and charity events. Their mission is to promote camaraderie and physical fitness within the...
WASHINGTON - Summer is here, which means millions of people hit the pools, beaches and lakes to cool off and take in the sun. The nation's emergency physicians strongly advise all parents and guardians to get their children familiar with water - specifically teaching them to swim safely as early as possible. "It only takes a few seconds and a few inches of water for a child to drown," said Dr. Jay Kaplan, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. "While it's...
Being married to a musician or a being a "Rock Wife" as some people would like to call me although I hate that label, I've been very fortunate to have traveled all over the world watching my husband and his bands Motley Crue and Sixx: AM perform these past 6 years. In fact, as I sit here typing away on my laptop I'm looking out the window of a double decker tour bus overlooking the exquisite German countryside on our way from Frankfurt to Warsaw. It's early June, it's...
Beverly Hills, Calif. – On Sunday, June 26, the City of Beverly Hills celebrated the 8th annual Woofstock 90210 with approximately 3,600 people and their pets at Roxbury Park's Wiggly Field. With the spotlight on pet adoptions and rescues, 46 pets were adopted, making this the most successful Woofstock 90210 yet. Bill Crowe of the Pet Care Foundation said, "It was a very busy day with many rescue groups as well as the LA City shelters participating. Thanks to everyone at t...
The wealthy generally avoid probate by putting their assets in a trust prior to death. Prince died on April 21. Bremer Trust stepped into its role as special administrator for the estate on April 27 on behalf of Prince's only full sister, Tyka Nelson, stating that her brother had died without a will-- a good sign that the childless singer did not expect to die at 54. At a June 7th hearing, Douglas Peterson, an attorney for Bremer Trust, said the special administrator has a...
Tonight's Ray Donovan wakes up in a hospital, after having been shot and collapsing in a church last season. "How I got here?" his brother asks him, at an AA meeting apparently taking place at his gym. I guess I got here the same as all of you. Meeting father O'Merriil, asking him for forgiveness. Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. A native American priest is reading from a braille bible as a helicopter lands. Ray has a vision of himself being...
Is there anything that says Summer Solstice better than a huge pile of wood being set on fire? Jonsok (St. John's Passing), or St. Hans (St. John's Day), i.e. 24 June, is a commonly observed holiday in Norway. It marks midsummer and the beginning of summer vacation, and is often celebrated by lighting bonfires the evening before. In Northern areas of Norway, this day has 24 hours of light, while southern areas have only 17.5 hours. T"he Sankthans (Midsummer) bonfire on...
Every dog has its day, and in Beverly Hills, that day is Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roxbury Park's Wiggly Field., when the City of Beverly Hills hosts the most beloved pet extravaganza of the year - Woofstock90210. The Pet Care Foundation and The Amanda Foundation will have over 120 rescued pets looking for loving homes. Rescues will be going on all day. Woofstock90210 will have something for everyone! Residents can learn more about the first Beverly Hills...
The Brazilian medical laboratory responsible for processing Olympic drug test samples, instead has been suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency, a division of the International Olympic Committee. The suspension commenced June 22, 2016. Rio Laboratory may appeal the suspension, levied because of "a non-conformity with the International Standard for Laboratories." Incoming director Olivier Niggli assured that, "WADA will work closely with the Rio Laboratory to resolve the...
LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2016) – Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, a breezy beachfront hideaway, is located steps from the sand of one of California's most celebrated beaches. Situated directly across from the Santa Monica Pier and within walking distance of all of the area's attractions, the hotel is the perfect place to call home base for families looking for an authentic Southern California vacation experience. The fun begins at check-in where guests will receive a welcome ameni...
Update: After a 9 hour, 1500 mile flight, the first Twin Otter plane has successfully landed at South Pole Station. The outside temperature is 73 degrees, and there is as expected, no light. The Twin Otter plane has departed for Rothera with both patients on board. It is the coldest and strangest place on the planet. For three months, there will be no daylight. Yet one man's health requires other people to risk their lives, in the first winter over evacuation at South Pole...
As the fog rolled in to cool a hot summer day, the power went out West of 11th Street and North of California Avenue in Santa Monica on Wednesday evening at about 8:20 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The power came back on at 8:59 p.m. Some residents reported that they heard a minor explosion. The Santa Monica Fire Department tweeted that it Is responding to reports of a Transformer fire in the 500 block of 7th Street, north of Montana Avenue. We could see lights on at the...
A 300 ton crane collapsed at Torrance's ExxonMobil refinery at about 9:30 a.m. The collapse inflicted minor injuries on three workers. The 300-ton crane was being used in the operational portion of the refinery, on 190th Street near Crenshaw. It suddenly fell for reasons that are under investigation, said Torrance Fire Department Battalion Chief Bob Miller. "Initially, some flammable gas was suppressed by water monitors," Millea said. "There were no offsite impacts." The...
We are nearing the Summer Solstice, and it was hotter than a pistol in Southern California today. It was 106 in Woodland Hills and Monday will be yet hotter. Similar temperatures were recorded in Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills, Glendale and Burbank, in San Bernardino and Riverside. In downtown Santa Monica, it was 90 degrees Farenheit. The beaches offered little relief from the heat Fies burned, in Santa Barbara of course, but there were also dangerous fires in Silver Lake...
From a City Press Release: The new CA Incline is scheduled to reopen at the end of summer due to the reconstruction of the Pedestrian Overcrossing and Idaho Trail. The City originally planned to open the new structure to motorists and pedestrians prior to the Memorial Day weekend; however, the addition of the Pedestrian Overcrossing to the CA Incline reconstruction project has stretched the schedule to late summer. An official opening date will be announced before the end of...
To beachfront Kona Kai Resort & Spa – a Noble House Resort located on San Diego's historic Shelter Island – is offering a package for locals and nearby visitors. The Drive Kona Kai Summer Package is an incredible deal for San Diego locals to partake on a luxurious staycation, or for L.A. and Southern California residents traveling by car to embark on a perfect beach getaway weekend. The benefits included in the Drive Kona Kai Summer Package are listed below: · Guaranteed best...
June 14, 2016- Evening visitors to Santa Monica will bear witness to hundreds of Walrus lounging in the parking lot. That's not all. Whales the size of a building, fish as big as cars, waves that reach three stories and video of marine life will be cast upon a 100 foot wall in Santa Monica for the next three weeks. The ad-free endeavor is one in a series of immersive ocean experiences from explore.org, the philanthropic media organization and division of the Annenberg Foundati...
SANTA MONICA (June 14, 2016) – Today, Flower Child – the healthy, happy, fast-casual restaurant by Sam Fox– has opened its doors in Santa Monica. Inspired by the fundamental desire to deliver healthy food for a happy world, the new restaurant offers conveniently nutritious food in a setting reminiscent of a modern bohemian abode. Flower Child is the third restaurant brand by restaurateur Sam Fox to open in California, joining the wildly successful True Food Kitchen and North...
As the school year winds down, so do the hectic days of getting the kids dressed, getting lunches made and rushing out the door to make it before the first bell rings. Summer vacation gives parents and kids a respite from the demanding daily schedule. Oftentimes kids associate the end of the school year with the beginning of a long, lazy summer of sleeping in, swimming and X-Box competitions. As a result, parents may dread the thought of having kids at home 24/7 and not...
