Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Every July, the vibrant city of Calgary, Canada, transforms into a thrilling western wonderland as the world-famous Calgary Stampede takes center stage. For ten adrenaline-fueled days, locals and visitors from around the globe gather to celebrate Alberta's rich cowboy heritage, indulge in exhilarating rodeo events, savor mouthwatering Stampede food, and immerse themselves in an electrifying atmosphere. As the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," the Calgary Stampede offers an unf...
Perris McCracken has always loved dancing. She started her training at a young age, studying ballet, jazz, African, modern, and tap at various schools in Los Angeles. She performed with renowned companies and artists, such as Debbie Allen, City Ballet of Los Angeles, and Lula Washington Dance Theatre. She earned a degree in Fine Arts from Loyola Marymount University and worked as a dance instructor for many years. But life took her on a different path. She explored other caree...
Ask Rusty – I'm a Veteran. How Do I Get My Extra Social Security? Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher as a reward for military service. If so, I have two questions: 1. How much is the boost? 2. How can I know that amount has been applied? Signed: Unsure Dear Unsure: We receive questions about this fairly often from our military veterans. I want to first thank you for your service to our country a...
LAS VEGAS (CelebrityAccess) - Eight prominent show business managers have been announced as the latest inductees to the Personal Managers Hall of Fame. These managers have played pivotal roles in shaping the careers in a wide range of artists, including Nirvana, Laura Branigan, Cat Stevens, Steve Earle, Billy Gardell, The Allman Brothers, Robert Goulet, Bad Company, Richard Moll, Christina Ricci, Joe Walsh, Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Bob Thornton, Bonnie Raitt, and many others....
Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Her Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: My wife turns 65 in November of 2023. She was born on 11/21/1958. I am a year younger with an 8/1/1959 birthdate. I know my wife is not at full retirement age, but the difference in her SS payment is not much and collecting 3 years of the lower amount far exceeds her waiting until age 68. My question is: because half of my SS is more than her SS, if she retires this year, will she still get 50% o...
On Friday July 21, 2023, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Opening Day, 84th season attracted a festive crowd of elegantly dressed woman with big hats, colorful fascinators, men with dapper suites and racing fans from all over Southern California to watch world class racing at the Del Mar Racetrack. The racing season runs from Friday, July 21, 2023- Sunday, September 10, 2023, featuring 39 stakes races worth a total of $8.275 million. The season is brimming with trackside events...
West Edge is a large apartment development on the corner of Bundy and Olympic, which replaced Martin Cadillac. It includes 600 apartments above 200,000 square feet of retail space. They conducted their first-ever Mural Fest on Saturday, July 15th between 11am - 2pm PST. "Throughout the day," said their press release, "West Edge will offer a variety of activities on The Plaza including face painting, henna, and live music. Guests will get to watch incredible, globally known...
July 15h, Beverly Hills--This ESPY Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2023 ESPY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its' Teqball USA-Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge. Held on July 11th at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer Hotel nestled in West Hollywood, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. The luxury event this year saw some of the most celebrated Sports stars attending as...
The modeling and fashion world is mourning the loss of Jane Birkin at 76. An iconic actress and model, she moved from her native Britain to France, where she found fame singing with Serge Gainsbourg. "Jane Birkin, the British-French singer and actress whose collaboration with the artist Serge Gainsbourg made her a defining figure of the 1970s and whose personal style inspired a luxury handbag, has died at 76." tweeted the NY Times on July 16, 2023. "Farewell to this endlessly...
Ask Rusty – My State Pension Eliminated My Social Security Survivor Benefit Dear Rusty: My husband of 21 years died in January 2022 at the age of 70. We were both retired at the time of his death, and they immediately stopped his Social Security payments. After many calls to Social Security asking why I was not receiving his benefits, I was finally told since I have my own pension from the State of Ohio that I would receive none of my husband's Social Security. I cannot see wh...
Ask Rusty – Why Can't I Collect Survivor Benefits from My Deceased Wife? Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old widower that is still working full time. While my late spouse was in hospice, I was able to get her to apply for Social Security disability and she received one payment before she passed away two years ago. I was told that I could collect a survivor benefit, so I called my local Social Security office, but they told me that I could not collect any type of benefits from my w...
A-list actor Jonah Hill is being pilloried--and supported on Twitter--after his ex GF Sarah Brady leaked a text message Hill sent her in December 2021. The message says that he doesn't want to be in a relatiohsip with a woman who lacks self respect. And that the risque photos posted by Brady indicate a lack of self respect. "If you need surfing with men--boundless inappropriate friendships with men," Hill wrote Brady,"...friendships with women in inappropriate places.... I am...
In his latest solo comedy show "Unassisted Living," now airing on Tubi, Fritz Coleman reminds audiences why he's been welcome in people's homes for nearly four decades, whether as a legendary Los Angeles weatherman or as a tireless comic always developing new material for his act. "This one is about getting older," says Coleman, "and, as always, it's just the truth of my life lately." As a young-ish 70-something who has dealt with aging in the time of Obamacare, big pharma...
Please Keep Your Pets Safe and Protected This Independence Day! With the Fourth of July approaching, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) would like to remind pet owners that extra precautions are necessary in order to protect pets during celebrations. To ensure the safety of your pets, here are a few tips: • Make sure your pet has a collar and tags with contact information. Include a phone number where you can be reached. • Get your pet mic...
I recently had the opportunity to catch British comedian Christine Peake at the Hotel Ziggy in Hollywood, where she was the host and opening comedian for the Models of Comedy show. The sold out show was an enjoyable evening but I couldn't help but be impressed by British import Christine Peake, who did an energetic, hard hitting and effortless 20 minute opening set, filled with inspired moments of improvisation, news updates and her non apologetic views on recent news events,...
It was another sold out 'Models Of Comedy' show, this time around held at the stunning Hotel Ziggy in Hollywood, which makes the Model comedy concept three out three for being a packed house! The fan base is clearly growing and the comedians are delivering the laughs! The all star lineup consisted of show creator Eugenia Kuzmina, Christine Peake, CJ Franco, Thash Mose, Dominika van Santen and Charlotte McKinney. The six talented beauties took the stage to raise funds for Best...
Ask Rusty – About Income Tax on Social Security Benefits Dear Rusty: I just started receiving my Social Security in February of 2023. I am also working part time at a company 24 hours a week. My question is... I feel like I missed something when I signed up for Social Security because they are not taking any taxes out. What did I miss? How do I go about fixing it so I don't get hit at the end of the year? They are taking taxes out of my paycheck now, do they still take it o...
Image 01) Left boat in the front Levi Langen age 12 along with Temple Hoerner age 13 paddle their cardboard boat "Del-Mar" forward inside the pool at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica CA while on the right the "Belgica" with 5 year old Max Margot in front and his father in the back Jean-Luc try to stay afloat during the 11th Annual Cardboard Yachet Regatta held at the Annenberg Community Beach House on Saturday June 17th 2023. Image 02) Front 5-year-old Max M...
Cannes, France- 5th June, 2023--For the most glamorous film festival in the world, the Cannes International Film festival, DPA was the host of a celebrity-gifting suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. Held in the legendary JW Marriot, from 17th May till 25th May, a Cannes a watering hole for many a star, dubbed as "Palace of the stars",the Cannes Gifting Suite was attended by number...
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), the world's veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, is excited to announce the opening of its first hospital in the Los Angeles area at 2700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:30 am. This VEG location will provide families in Santa Monica and neighboring cities with the highest level of emergency care in veterinary medicine, including surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays...
Ask Rusty – Will Work Earnings Affect My Social Security at Age 80? Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I'm thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it? Signed: Spry Octogenarian. Dear Spry Octogenarian: Since you have already reached your full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security's purposes, you can e...
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the largest, privately funded senior nutrition program in the country, will stage will host its second annual "Hollywood Under the Stars" fundraiser, at the Paramount Studios lot on Saturday, June 24 at 6:30 pm, with a VIP reception in the Paramount Theatre at 5:30 pm. The event will pay tribute to actor Martin Sheen, who has supported St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, along with other philanthropic organizations such as the St. Joseph Center, the St....
The festival also features a wide array of competitions both on the sand and in the water. Join the AAU Beach Volleyball, witness the Hall of Fame Legends Volleyball Exhibition, or participate in the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) Tournaments. Kids can enjoy various races and activities, adding to the fun-filled atmosphere. Paddle & SUP Sprint Races, Lifeguard Competitions, 1.0 Mile Ocean Swim, US Open Paddle Sprints, and the TANDM Surf Competition. Live...
One of the country's premier culinary events, No Kid Hungry Taste of the Nation, will return to Culver City's Media Park on June 11. It will bring LA's top tastemakers, celebrated chefs and mixologists creating their signature dishes, curated drinks and surprise desserts for No Kid Hungry's efforts to end childhood hunger in California and across the country. Featured local chefs include Jackson Kalb (Ospi | Jemma | Jame, Season 19 Top Chef), Shirley Chung (Ms Chi Cafe,...
In June 2023, seven Santa Monica teenagers will be recognized with the highest rank one can earn in the Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America). The seven Scouts are Isaiah Armour, Jacques Winn Barnett, Oliver Berger, Jacob Grossman, Anthony Joseph (AJ) Matise, Isaac Rockwell, and Kyle Spiteri. Rockwell and Barnett are graduating from Santa Monica High School, Spiteri is a junior. Grossman is a sophomore in Santa Monica High’s Project-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway. M...
