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  • How The Miss America Pageant Became The Leading Scholarship Foundation In The World

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 19, 2020
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    Most people have a one sided view on pageants, which is they are all based on beauty, but this could not be further from the truth, I was absolutely amazed and impressed to learn that the organization is in actual fact the number one Foundation for college scholarships in the world, and here is how it all came to fruition.. Miss America began as a bathing beauty pageant on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey back in September of 1920. The original idea was to extend...

  • Santa Monica Seafood Festival Returns to The Pier! Holy Shrimp, this event Krill-ed it!

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Nov 10, 2017

    Holy Shrimp, this event Krill-ed it! Edible Skinny was lucky enough to check out 3rd Annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival at the Santa Monica Pier! Presented by Capital One, this year's festival benefited the Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles and was 100% Sustainable! Holy Shrimp! The festivities kicked off with a rocking set by the Black Crystal Wolf Kids, the world's first indie rock tribute band. This highly entertaining cover set was chalked full of Coachella excitement...

  • How We Deal With Hard Times Reflects Our Search for Spirituality

    Todd Savvas|Updated Nov 9, 2017

    One of the biggest misconceptions about spirituality is that the reason for it is to make your life suddenly easier, better and possibly- perfect. Wouldn't that be lovely? While your life certainly might become easier and better, it's not really about that. The purpose of spirituality is to expand your personal connection to the unknown, unseen and mysterious force we are all connected to. Any daily practice should be about teaching you the path to accepting yourself – to e...

  • Man With 365 Starbucks Cards and 365 birthdates, gets a free Coffee Every Day

    Samuel Alioto|Updated Nov 6, 2017

    There is an apocryphal story going around social media, that a man has figured out how to game the system so every day is his birthday, at Starbucks' corporation's expense. "My neighbor bought 365 Starbucks Gift Cards & registered each card so now it's his "birthday" every day & gets free Starbucks," tweeted Hamza, in one version of the story. "TIL a man bought 365 Starbucks Cards and registered each one for a different birthday, so he got a free birthday drink every day of...

  • A SamoHi Grad Takes Command of the International Space Station

    Observer Staff|Updated Nov 6, 2017

    It's not every day that astronauts circling the globe in theInternational Space Station (ISS) take time out from space walks and science missions to talk to elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, live from space. But that's exactly what NASA Astronauts, Commander Randy Bresnik and Joe Acaba did during a NASA Educational In-Flight Event, on Monday morning, October 30, in Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High School (Samohi). Students from Santa Monica-Malibu...

  • NICU Babies Dress Up for Halloween in Costumes Inspired by Famous Children's Book Characters  

    Observer Staff|Updated Nov 1, 2017

    NICU Babies Dress Up for Halloween To earn her Girl Scout Silver Award, Santa Monica resident Emma Crawford and a friend, Ella Rose, have made tiny Halloween costumes for babies in Cedars-Sinai's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The costumes are inspired by famous children's book characters and are designed for hospitalized infants as small as two pounds. They are created in such a way that they do not disturb tubing or other medical apparatus. This year's costumes are inspired...

  • Laura E. Joss Appointed Superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    Dana Polk, NPS|Updated Oct 26, 2017

    Today, acting National Park Service Director Michael T. Reynolds announced the selection of Laura E. Joss as superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. Joss currently serves as the regional director for the Park Service's Pacific West Region. "Laura's collaborative leadership skills and passion for urban parks makes her well suited for this position," said Reynolds. "Her commitment to transparency, working with communities, partnerships and...

  • Chef George Geary discusses L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants:

    SM Public Library|Updated Oct 26, 2017

    Santa Monica Public Library is proud to present chef George Geary, author of L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants, on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 7:00 pm, in the Main Library's Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Best-selling cookbook author and chef George Geary takes readers on a journey to the golden age of Hollywood's most famous eateries. His book, L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants: Celebrating the Famous Places Where Hollywood Ate, Drank and Played (Santa...

  • Poke Mon? Poke You? No Dude, it's Poke Me. Say "POE-Kay," Because They're Everywhere

    Bonnie He, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 20, 2017

    You haven't been imagining it. There has been a crop of poke places popping up recently. And what is poke (pronounced "POE-kay"), exactly? Hailing from Hawaii, poke in Los Angeles is a sushi bowl that you order step-by-step in the vein of Chipotle. Angelenos already familiar with chirashi can think of poke as the casual, fast food version that's still healthy. For those of you who have been meaning to venture into one these trendy destinations, we recommend Poke Me, a...

  • momo Los Angeles Opens as Santa Monica's Best Loved Montana Ave Biz

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 19, 2017

    Santa Monica, October 18th, 2017- momo Los Angeles is having both their third anniversary and launch party on Saturday, October 21, 2017 6-9pm. After an engineering degree, years of traveling and working abroad, momo Los Angeles owner, Carole Yu, three years ago launched a licensee store in her existing space for a single Canadian brand. Her store won Santa Monica's Most Loved Business on Montana Avenue for 2016 and 2017. Having a great dialogue with her customers, they...

  • Newly renovated Westfield Century City opens with a bang

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 16, 2017

    Wednesday the 3rd of October witnessed perhaps the most awaited of all re-openings of any mall in the US in recent times. High end shopping complex, Australian giant shopping brand, Westfield's unveiled their newly renovated complex in Century City. And boy did they put on a show. The evening's festivities started with a Mayoral press conference in the complex itself with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti along with Westfield's co-owners Australian businessmen, Peter and Steven...

  • Off The Hook: Santa Monica Seafood Rocks Lobsters, Clams Up For National Seafood Month

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Oct 16, 2017

    Thank Cod for National Seafood Month! Edible Skinny is super excited to be checking out the 3rd Annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival which returns to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Presented by Capital One, this year's festival benefits the Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles and is 100% Sustainable! Holy Shrimp! The third annual seafood tasting event (not the new squid on the block...) features chefs from around the Westside showcasing their favorite...

  • The Father of the Anti-Vaccine Movement, Andrew Wakefield, Answers Questions in New Film

    Nancy Kaufman, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 16, 2017
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    The mainstream media has called Dr. Andrew Wakefield, subject of the recently released "The Pathological Optimist," the "father of the anti-vaccine movement." Dr. Wakefield, who currently resides with his family in Austin, Texas, has been on the road promoting the new documentary film, "The Pathological Optimist," which is a much more fitting description of the former academic gastroenterologist. According to Dr. Wakefield, he is not part of an anti-vaccine movement, but...

  • Must Have For Flawless Harvest Makeup, and For Getting Over Summer Hair

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Oct 16, 2017

    Hello Autumn!!! Here at Edible Skinny we're ready for the Fall Festivities to start! Hello to Kids Back in School, Football Mums, and Starbucks adding Pumpkin to everything on their menu! So with that in mind we've created a list of "Must Have Items for Flinging into Fall"! Below are some recommendations to make you September, October, and November Fall Fantastic! Must Have For Flawless Harvest Makeup - MODA Prismatic Makeup Brushes We all want that flawless skin that looks...

  • YogaWorks On Montana Avenue Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 12, 2017

    This week saw the land mark celebration of YogaWorks 30th Anniversary on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. To celebrate this special day, they held a successful open house. Guests were served delicious treats/healthy food and drinks, plus special offers and packages were available to all. The food/drinks were sponsored by Peet's Coffee, Marmalade cafe, Spazio, Kaye's provided healthy vegan wraps for all, Wholefoods, Pressed Juicery and Wholistic Nut. We're all on board. Pico...

  • Dove Soap Posts Provocative Ad on Facebook, Showing a Black Woman Becoming White.

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 10, 2017

    Dove Soap, a division of Unilever, posted an ad on Twitter that many saw as racist. It shows a black woman removing a brown shirt to reveal a white woman. "I cannot conceive of how anyone at Dove thought this ad was acceptable. This is literally how Victorian soap was advertised by Unilever..." tweeted Hannah Rose . "Let's be clear, Dove knew exactly what they were doing with their racist ad. Soap companies used to do this racist theme all the time," tweeted Tariq Nasheed‏ W...

  • Touring Torrance: Global Foodie Adventures All In One City

    Kat Thomas, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 2, 2017

    Last week ago, Edible Skinny was lucky enough to get to discover the world of Torrance, California, one bite at a time. Uncrowded and welcoming, Torrance is a secret stash of rich local experiences waiting to be shared. 15 minutes from LAX, 1.5 miles of pristine beach, 2.7 million square feet of shopping bliss (most of it located the at the Del Amo Mall, the 5th largest mall in America!), and 14 hotels perfectly designed for any need. Torrance is stepping into the spotlight...

  • EMMY nominees the big winners at the GBK Pre- Emmy luxury Lounge 2017

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 28, 2017

    Los Angeles, September 19th, 2017--The EMMY'S are the gold standard for the best talent in TV industry. In this most awaited award seasons of the year, the best and most glamorous comes out to celebrate and recognize the best in the industry. EMMY Luxury gifting lounges have long been an exciting part of the festivities and GBK media marketing brand has been a pioneer in the celebrity gifting experiences. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an...

  • Join in the Fun with "Santa Monica Rocks," a Treasure Hunt in Santa Monica

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 28, 2017

    Have you seen people around the city happily searching for painted rocks on sidewalks, beaches, and in stores and parks? They are playing "Santa Monica Rocks," the art-rock game launched by the Ten Women Gallery on Montana that combines the fun of hide-and-seek and art-making with the technology and community of geocaching. Their goal: To make art a bigger part of Santa Monicans' daily lives. The rules are simple: any budding artist can paint a rock, making sure to write...

  • LA Rams Game Day? Let's Rock the Wings from Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken!

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Sep 28, 2017

    Edible Skinny was lucky enough to be able to swing by again to the super delicious Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken last week to explore their new popular dish: wings. Specially marinated, coated in Astro's signature breading and tossed in a choice of homemade Korean BBQ and Sriracha Buffalo sauce, these wings are a perfect addition to LA Rams Game Day, Sunday Funday, or one of the final shows at the Hollywood Bowl. Take heed though... the wings are an exploration in saucy...

  • Charmaine Blake Dazzles Again at Annual Emmy Ultra Gold Celebrity Gifting Suite

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 27, 2017

    Beverly Hills, September 19th, 2017- The 69th annual EMMY awards were held this year on September 18th, 2017 at the Microsoft Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Once again, premiere `Entertainment marketing company, Charmaine Blake has hosted the Annual Charmaine Blake Ultra Gold Emmy Gifting Lounge. This year's fabulous event was held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California and was enjoyed by all. As every year, nominees, presenters and celebrities were presented wi...

  • DPA EMMY Pre-Awards Gift Suite a big success and sure to be enjoyed by all who attended.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 26, 2017

    9/19/17, Hollywood: For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the EMMY Awards, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2017 Pre-Awards gift suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to well deserved TV and Film artists who have inspired and uplifted...

  • After Her Mother Died, She Resolved to Fight Alzheimer's Disease With All Her Might

    Allyson Laughlin, Alzheimers Assn|Updated Sep 23, 2017

    When Palm Springs native Judy Gelfand lost her life to Alzheimer's disease after her mother, Gertrude Glazer Jaffe, succumbed to the devastating disease as well, her family immediately resolved to attack Alzheimer's with all of its might. Judy's husband, Marshall M. Gelfand, established The Judy Fund at the Alzheimer's Association in 2003. Since its inception, this family fund has invested over $7.5 million in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association with one clear...

  • Face Forward Charity Gala Promises To Be, An Arabian Night To Remember

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 22, 2017

    Face Forward charity co-founder trail blazer Deborah Alessi does not believe in doing things in half measures. If you met the beautiful, forceful Scottish import you would know in a matter of minutes she is strong willed, straight talking and has a huge heart. Over the past few years she and her like minded philanthropic husband, Dr. David Alessi have put all their attributes, talents and goodwill into the charity they both helm, https://www.faceforwardla.org/ First founded...

  • Protest Photo Exhibit by Cindy Bendat: "Be The Change"

    Observer Staff|Updated Sep 16, 2017

    Los Angeles Protest Photographs 2003 -2017 by Cindy Bendat at the University Art Gallery at California State University Dominguez Hills runs from September 11, 2017 through October 10, 2017. The Opening Reception is on Monday September 11th from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. with an artist talk at 6:00 p.m. There will also be two Saturday morning artist walkthroughs on September 16th at 10:30 a.m. and October 7th at 11:00 a.m. Speaking truth to power, people join organizations, make demands...

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