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  • 73% of Americans Have Financial Regrets. Lack of Retirement Savings is #1

    Zane|Updated Jun 1, 2017

    Nearly 3-in-4 U.S. adults have financial regrets, according to a new Bankrate.com report. The most common is not saving for retirement early enough, followed by not saving enough for emergency expenses and taking on too much credit card debt. Taking on too much student loan debt is fourth overall, however, it tops the list among older millennials (27-36 year-olds). Fifth overall is not saving enough for your children's education and sixth is buying more house than you could...

  • Visit Morro Bay mid-week this May and June

    Zane|Updated May 30, 2017

    The quaint seaside town of Morro Bay, CA invites travelers to enjoy the many benefits of visiting mid-week this May and June! Avoid the crowds, enjoy the food and wine in over 80 restaurants and take your time shopping at all the unique boutiques. Life in this small beach town is reminiscent of how California beach towns used to be: charming, relaxed, fun, quirky, yet filled with surfing, sailing, fishing, golfing, and kayaking. There's so much to see and do in this bustling...

  • King of Holland Has a Part Time Job: Airline Pilot on Dutch KLM Airlines

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 27, 2017

    What's a bored king of the Pays Bas do on his off hours? Sneak out of the palace to fly jumbo jets, it turns out. The kind with passengers. King Willem-Alexander was born in Utrecht and is the oldest child of Beatrix of the Netherlands and German diplomat Claus van Amsberg, says Wikipedia. "Most people don't listen to the announcements) anyway," he told the Guardian Newspaper, when asked if he is recognized. He doesn't give his true name. The King, who turned 50 last week,...

  • Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale Welcomes Masses Of Shoppers In The Santa Monica Sunshine

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 27, 2017

    Not even the 81 degree heat could stop shoppers from enjoying the Annual Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale on Saturday. The Avenue was packed with families snapping up great bargains and gifts from their favorite stores and designers. Families enjoyed ice cream treats, complimentary drinks, deserts, sushi rolls and even doggy treats were on hand as the shoppers browsed to the sound of the Montana Avenue drum circle. Freebird ride App were also on hand to support by providing...

  • Doma Kitchen to Offer New Internationally Inspired Cuisine

    Vildana Hajric, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 23, 2017

    Doma Kitchen, the internationally inspired restaurant known for its home-cooked fare, recently relocated to Marina del Rey after owner Angie Corrente found she could no longer keep up with the high demand at her previous Manhattan Beach location. The restaurant has continued to grow, with plans to offer breakfast items starting in June, along with specialized menus and events for upcoming holidays. The expanded offerings are no surprise; Doma boasts near-perfect online...

  • Viva Las Vegas Music Festival Will Put a Tiger In Your Tank.

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated May 21, 2017

    Edible Skinny was cruzin' last month when we attended Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, the world's largest rockabilly event at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas over Easter weekend! For those needing the skinny, rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating back to the early 1950s in the United States. As genre it blends the sound of Western musical styles such as country with that of rhythm and blues, leading to what is considered...

  • Ten Things that Often Happen in Sitcoms but Never Happen in Real Life

    Rebecca James, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 18, 2017

    1. Everyone in the gang tries out for a community theater production. The most vain character doesn't get the leading role. Petty jealously and bickering lead to a disastrous performance. 2. A friendly poker games or weekend trip to the casino revives someone's previously undisclosed gambling addiction. They lose tons of money before their friends realize what's going on and stage an intervention. 3. An unexpected visitor or event leads residents to sleep in one another's...

  • Is America Ready for Animated Sex?

    Zane|Updated May 18, 2017

    If you grew up watching Wile E. Coyote being blown up, or Tom beat up Jerry, you'll notice that there has been a long history of violent animation – much of it aimed at young children. Older viewers can't escape the never-ending supply of sex and violence in live-action shows like Game of Thrones, Versailles, or Girls. "When you combine the two and make adult themed cartoons people suddenly seem to question it. Did that guy just get stabbed? Whoa, is that animated sex? It's c...

  • What's a Nice Robot Girl Like You, Shooting In A Place Like This?

    Ron Irwin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 15, 2017

    Robot inspires. This is an amazing tale of true passion, deep love and a rare ability to overcome some typically devastating adversity and emerge a real winner. This my friends is inspiration at its very best so if you would like more happiness and success in your life please read on. Ever notice that the images you see on the cover of Glamour Magazine or any similar publication dedicated to beauty and fashion look nothing like those images in your selfie collection? There...

  • The Wackiest Pet Names of 2017: We Like Empress Tzu Tzu and Colonel Mustache

    Zane|Updated May 15, 2017

    The votes have been tallied and the results are in – Dunkin Butterbeans nosed out Farrah Pawcett and Fiona Penny Pickles in the dog division, while Little Booty Ham Sandwich purred past Obi Wan Catnobi and Winston Purrchill in the cat category to earn the distinction of the Wackiest Pet Names of 2017. Each year, Nationwide, the nation's first and largest provider of pet health insurance, recognizes the most clever, creative and quirky pet names across the nation. After a t...

  • Hollywood Stars Set to Shine at Dubai's largest Beauty Show and Trade Fair

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 15, 2017

    The Beautyworld Middle East is the region's largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing. The annual showcase has built a reputation of attracting the largest brands and the biggest names in the professional beauty business. Now in it's 22nd year, Beautyworld Middle East will take place from 14 - 16 May 2017 in Dubai, UAE. This year, the show is expected to welcome over 37,000 visitors from 131 countries and featured over 1,500...

  • Risky Business Theme Highlights Importance of Knowing When Behaviors and Habits Can Be Unhealthy

    Zoe Muntaner, Compassionate Santa Monica|Updated May 14, 2017

    Santa Monica, CA May 8, 2017-When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it's a lot to handle. It's important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Yet, people experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently-and some engage in potentially dangerous or risky behaviors to avoid or cover up symptoms of a potential mental health problem. That...

  • Winchester Mystery House, Hyatt Carmel Highlands, and the Pacific's Edge Restaurant

    Kat Thomas|Updated May 10, 2017

    Edible Skinny loves a road trip like nobody's fool so last month were delighted to hop in our ride towards the Bay area! There we explored Mysterious Mansions, dined on extravagant (and veggie friendly) tasting menus and at a hotel that has one of the most breathtaking views this country has to offer! The Winchester Mystery House Our first stop was something for our inner Nancy Drew had been dying to do for years: a tour of the world famous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose...

  • PAWrometer Survey Uncovers Pet-Related Benefits Are Increasing In Popularity Among U.S. Workplaces

    Zane|Updated Apr 29, 2017

    It's no mystery Americans love their furry friends and increasingly consider pets family members. Banfield Pet Hospital set out to better understand the prevalence, impact and perceptions of pet-friendly workplaces and other pet-related policies in its second annual PAWrometer survey. Spoiler alert: While policies permitting pets in the workplace remain highly favorable for employees, other pet-related benefits like paid pet bereavement leave, general pet-related paid time...

  • Visit National Parks, Contribute to the Westside's Local Economy

    Kate Kuykendall, NPS|Updated Apr 27, 2017

    Thousand Oaks, Calif. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2016 shows that 906,605 park visitors spent an estimated $39.4 million in the local community while visiting Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. That spending supported 557 jobs and contributed $54.3 million to our local economy. In the past year, visitors to Channel Islands National Park spent an estimated $22.4 million in local gateway regions, supporting 315 jobs and providing $31.9 million i...

  • Autism Guardian Angels to Honor Matt Asner at Autfest April 23

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Apr 27, 2017

    Santa Monica-based Autism Guardian Angels and the Goody Awards for social good will honor Matt Asner (Autism Society of America) with a Golden Goody Award (lifetime achievement award) this Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Autfest. Matt Asner, Autism Advocate and VP of Development at Autism Society of America, will be honored with a Golden Goody Award (top humanitarian award) this Sunday, April 23, 2017 during the VIP Reception at Autfest in Orange, California. This lifetime achievem...

  • HoneyLove.org Hosting Bee Box-Building and Painting Event April 30

    Judy Lynes, Phelps Agency|Updated Apr 27, 2017

    Spring is a vulnerable time in the life of honey bees. The bees leaving the hive to create a new home are provisioned only with the nectar or honey they carry in their stomachs. A swarm will starve if it does not quickly find a home and more nectar stores. It's a good thing when honey bees swarm in the spring-great, in fact. It means they're healthy, their colony is growing and about half the bees have left in search of a place to start a new colony. Homeowners can help by...

  • "National Park Week" Celebration Underscores the $12 Billion Need to Restore America's Parks

    Zane|Updated Apr 23, 2017

    This week, Americans and international visitors will explore the country's 417 national parks free of charge on the weekends of April 15-16 and April 22-23, in celebration of National Park Week. Awaiting visitors are places that share America's history, roaring waterfalls and towering mountains – as well as repair needs that affect nearly every park across the country. This year's National Park Week caps off a record-breaking year; in 2016, national parks welcomed nearly 3...

  • Hundred Year Old Santa Monica Pier Seeks Volunteer Docents

    Observer Staff|Updated Apr 22, 2017

    Santa Monica, CA – Imagine how cool it would be walk along the historic Santa Monica Pier with someone who can tell you what happened where, who made it happen and what made the Pier so fascinating in the first place? Wouldn't it be even cooler to be that "someone" who's sharing the stories? The Santa Monica Pier Corporation is currently seeking volunteer docents to guide visitors through the rich history of the century-old Pier. Docents will be trained to share fascinating st...

  • Angels Wings Foundation and Royal Thai Consulate of Los Angeles Launch a Community of Thai Scholars

    Zane|Updated Apr 21, 2017

    In an inspiring effort to provide financial assistance for Thai high schoolers in the greater Los Angeles area, the Angels Wings Foundation is awarding up to $240,000 in scholarships to 24 rising college students of Thai ancestry from Los Angeles County. The new scholarship underscores Angels Wings Founder Porntip Bui Simon's unwavering belief in the power of education. The Angels Wings Thai Scholarship is a new initiative intended to recognize and honor Thai-American...

  • Fiery Kimchi is the Reason Okinawans Live a Full Century

    Ron Irwin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Apr 21, 2017

    A while ago I reported on the glorious fact that the good people of Okinawa on average live beyond 100 years. To the best of known statistics that makes the Okinawans the longest living group of people on earth. Their long life is no real mystery however but can be explained by their diet and eating habits that reduce over consumption and focus heavily on vegetables and sea food. In fact as you examine the life expectancies around our world those who live longest also have...

  • Austrian Hamlet of Fucking Considers Changing Its Unfortunate, but Famous, Name.

    Observer Staff|Updated Apr 18, 2017

    The Daily Mirror said it best: The village of Fucking, Austria, is especially popular with British tourists. As a local tour guide explained: "The Germans all want to see Mozart's house in Salzburg; the Americans want to see where The Sound of Music was filmed; the Japanese want Hitler's birthplace in Braunau; but for the British, it's all about Fucking." Augustina Lindlbauer, the manager of an area guesthouse, noted that the area had lakes, forests, and vistas worth...

  • Doh! Airline Lands in Pyongyang, North Korea Instead of Pyeongchang, China by accident

    Observer Staff|Updated Apr 18, 2017

    It is at its heart, a tale of two cities. Eight Corporate sponsors of the 2017 Winter Olympics were flying to the South Korean city of PyeongChang. But the pilot put the plane down in North Korean capital Pyongyang by mistake, only to be greeted by armed men and grim questions. The Embraer Brazilian jet was carrying eight passengers from Beijing to Pyeongchang, but landed instead in PyongYang, which after all sounds rather like PyongChang. With the aid of a translator, the pil...

  • Veryones, The New Social Thing, Announces Launch of Exclusive, reference-only membership

    Zane|Updated Apr 18, 2017

    Veryones announced today that it plans to launch on August 1, 2016. The Mobile-only app will be available to download from that date at Appstore.com/Veryones and will initially be available exclusively for iPhone. The startup, which raised $3 million in a seed-funding round completed in February 2015, was founded by Omar Azmy, whose first tech startup is one of the handful Apple ever seed-funded. Veryones is a curated, close knit community of people who are committed to the...

  • Raise a Glass to "Green" California Wines During Down to Earth Month in April

    Zane|Updated Apr 3, 2017

    Eco-conscious consumers have many ways to celebrate with sustainably produced wines during California's 6th Annual Down to Earth Month in April. California wineries will be offering dozens of sustainability-focused events and activities throughout the month from Earth Day wine festivals, farm-to-glass tours and walks with the winemaker to vineyard hikes, VIP eco-tours and more. Created by Wine Institute - the association of nearly 1,000 California wineries and affiliated...

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