Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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In another skirmish in the conflict between religious and gay rights, the Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution supporting natural marriage this week. Citing verses from the bible, the SBC Resolutions Committee created a document stating, in part, "Any law that directly contradicts natural law and biblical truth is an unjust law." The traditionalist Christian group did not go so far as to advocate violating US law, but did respectfully disagree with the 2015...
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...
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...
Bubbles, a pilot whale captured off the coast of California and trained to perform in Marineland and later Seaworld for over 30 years, died around age 50 Thursday. Since her species is thought to live to about age 60, it is not certain that she died before her time. Nevertheless, activists are rightfully taking this opportunity to bring up concerns about the whole Delphinidae family, as well as other intelligent marine creatures, harbored in artificial environments. While...
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...
A letter read by the victim before sentencing has grabbed the nation's attention and garnered millions of hits. Don't misunderstand me. Rape is a serious, heinous crime that has effects lasting a lifetime. But a reading of the facts stated by the victim indicates to me, as a former criminal defense attorney, that this was a tough case for the prosecution, and she's lucky that the jury convicted Brock Allan Turner at all. So here's my legal analysis: Turner, 18, met the 22 year...
• Representing Mexico, the Minister of Health participated in the High Level United Nations Meeting on HIV / AIDS 2016 • He was one of 17 speakers of the Assembly, which is attended by representatives of about 130 countries The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is not a problem in some regions of the world, it is a matter of all countries and demands to build inclusive societies where people have the same rights, said the Mexico´s Health Minister, Jose Narro Robles in the Hig...
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...
Sherman Oaks, California – June 7, 2016 – It was an achievement for all parents of a young adult with autism when 21-year-old Noah Schneider stepped up on the stage Sunday afternoon to receive his diploma from Exceptional Minds, a vocational school for young adults on the autism spectrum. Noah is one of ten in the Exceptional Minds graduating class of 2016 and the inspiration for the vocational school, which was co-founded by his mom and other parents to help prepare the...
An article republished in the Wall Street Journal from 2014 by Dr. Paul R. McHugh regarding transgenderism has sparked an Internet wave of both support and opposition. McHugh is a former psychiatrist-in-chief for Johns Hopkins and studied transgenderism for 40 years. In his article and his book, The Mind has Mountains: Reflections on Society and Psychiatry, Dr. McHugh basically asserts that the current politically-correct indulgence of individuals claiming to be transgender...
Every year, in a tradition dating back to 1987, the California State Senate celebrates Women's History Month by recognizing remarkable women throughout the state who make a positive difference in their communities. On Friday, May 27th, more than 200 community members joined Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) at the historic Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club as he honored Amy Ziering as this year's Senate District 26 Woman of the Year. "I congratulate Ms. Ziering on this honor w...
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...
The Founding Chapter of the Worldwide Cancer Support Community, The Benjamin Center of West Los Angeles, is proud to present Amy's Power Wig Workshop© by Amy Gibson on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Amy's Power Wig Workshop©, has been helping women learn the tools and find the confidence necessary to move through the hair loss process with greater grace and ease at a most vulnerable time, while discovering the fabulous world of wigs. As...
World renowned Aviator, Adventurer and International Speaker Tracey Curtis-Taylor is scheduled to arrive at Santa Monica Airport on the afternoon of Sunday May 8th, completing the sixth leg of her biplane flight to the east coast. During her short visit to Santa Monica and Los Angeles, Tracey will meet with members of the press and public and talk about what inspired her to plan and execute an around the world flight in a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane. Retracing the aerial...
Do Good Bus and Big Sunday joined forces on Valentine's Day to SPREAD THE LOVE (literally!) throughout the city. Big Sunday kicked off the Holiday by opening their doors to bus loads of volunteers who spent their morning hand- making Valentine's Day cards, candy-filled goodie bags, and the most thoughtful papier-mache flower bouquets that were sure to put a smile on even Scrooge's face. Do Good Bus, carrying 30+ volunteers of all ages, arrived shortly after the event began...
Call it the vintage Comic Con! Last weekend saw thousands of SoCal residents flock to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, a three day festival of music, cars, and dancing is held annually at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now in its nineteenth year, this festival of hepcat fun has grown to be the largest event of its type anywhere in the world. From polka dotted bikinis to greased back hair, pinup/rockabilly style is noteworthy for having shaped popular...
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...
Santa Monica's most famous, and only, amusement park is seeking about 500 seasonal employees, says Jeff Klocke, Vice President at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Pacific Park seeks "fun, outgoing, energetic team members" to work in rides, games, retail and security, among other areas. "Spring and summer are now upon us and we are gearing up for a season of fun," says Klocke. " Pacific Park encourages individuals to join the team to help make lifetime memories for our...
My wife finally made me drag that rug in our storage pile downstairs to a rug store. I took it from a client in exchange for $1000 in services about 20 years ago. It's a nice rug, I thought. But it's been, well, lying around ever since. With reluctance and a last yell from the wife, I threw the old rug into the backseat of an Acura, then sped off to Ruben's Rug Gallery & Jewelry. "Hand Wash Carpet & Repair Old & New Silver Handicrafts," says Ruben Saidan's card. Saidian really...
This year's Los Angeles County Air Show was held on March 19-20th at General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster, California. It featured the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, along with world-class aerobatics, parachute demonstrations, wing-walking, pyrotechnics, and interactive displays. The biggest draw was, of course, the Blue Angels, who are world renowned for flying their planes, F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, in death defying formations, and the...
Award season in Hollywood is always an exciting time and the 2016 Oscar season was witness to a variety of different gifting suites happening all around tinsel town in honor of the nominees. Los Angeles based niche entertainment agency, Distinctive Assets was once again the host of their flagship Oscar gift bag. This year they treated the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products from the USA and international. Distinctive Assets is a leader in...
For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, Madison & Mulholland was once again the sponsor for the 2016 Award season gift bag. This year they teamed up with premiere Media company Revele Inc spearheaded by top Publicists Marilynne Mungovan and Chaz Brewer to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. Madison & Mulholland, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Jane Ubell-Meyer in 2002 whose vision was to show her genuine...
Sushi Roku opened its first location as a sushi lounge in Hollywood in 1997 and has since expanded to Santa Monica, Pasadena, and beyond California to Scottsdale, Arizona, and Las Vegas. As the Santa Monica restaurant turns 16 in November, we thought it a good time to re-visit. We chatted with Tom Cardenas, IDG, the parent company's VP of Operations and Chef Hiroshi Shima, Corporate Executive Chef of Sushi Roku and Katana. O: Is there much difference in the menus of your diffe...
When Ryan O'Connell, 28, moved here from New York last year, he didn't want a car. "I've always been so scared of driving," he said. "I feel like I would be a bad driver." Normally, that would be a problem in one of America's most auto-centric places, where cruising along the Sunset Strip is a lifestyle and cars are not only a means of transportation but a status symbol. But Mr. O'Connell was only briefly perplexed. "I didn't know what I was going to do," he said, "and then Ub...
