Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Snow is not unheard of in Las Vegas, though Feb. 14 is a little late for it. "something is either about to go really well or really bad if it’s snowing in VEGAS on valentine’s day," tweeted one local. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International is at a ground stop on Tuesday as storms have moved into the area. Residents across the Las Vegas Valley have reported seeing snow flurries as the storm starts to pick up speed. It's...
It's a cold, blustery day in LA. The kids are at school. I've got a million deadlines for work. The laundry needs to be folded, and there's a grocery store run on the to-do list. Don't even get me started about all the things I have to for the holidays! Sound familiar? With so much on my plate, you might call me crazy for booking a massage and skipping out on life for half the day, but I did! The new Tranquility Massage at Burke Williams was worth every single minute. Before...
10: In August, Ben Affleck was "caught" by Papparazi kissing J Lo outside a Dunkin Donuts, while holding a bag of Dunkin Donuts. Today, Affleck appears in a Super Bowl commercial where he gives customers at the Dunkin Donuts drivethrough, whatever they ask for. Where we being trolled in August? Yeah, probably. In the commercial, Ben Affleck mans the drive through while customers recognize him and ask for selfies. "How can it be this cheap and this good?" Affleck asks,...
Take a seat at the table or watch from the sidelines for Santa Monica Police Activities League's Poker Tournament 2023 to benefit Santa Monica youth on Saturday, February 25 beginning with check-in, dinner and bar at 5 p.m., poker lessons at 5:30 p.m., and the official first hand dealt at 6 p.m. PAL's benefit poker night will take place at the Santa Monica Moose Lodge at 1600 Ocean Park Blvd. Getting started is easy with a $150 player tournament entry that includes dinner,...
The demonization of the term witch in conservative cultures and Christianity commits egregious wounding to the natural streams of wisdom in women. One of these fundamental natures is her monthly cycle. This cycle innately syncs with the moon along with the tides of the ocean. There are four weeks to her cycle with each week holding significance. Each week or sequence of her cycle carries disparate variations in her intuitions, depth and wisdom. Contemporaneously, the moon has...
Giraffe-ter someone's heart this Valentine's Day? Show your love with a gift that helps save endangered species and symbolically ADOPT an animal at the Los Angeles Zoo! All ADOPT packages include a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful photo factsheet of your chosen animal. Plus, ADOPTions at $50 or higher include a 4x6 in. color photograph of a big giraffe hug and a beautiful giraffe charm necklace! Animal adoptions make great gifts for family and friends! The ADO...
The Santa Monica animal shelter is appealing for donations, hoping to raise $1500 for a 3 year old female Siberian Husky's eye surgery. The surgery is necessary so Luna may have a full dog's life. The post from @santamonicaanimalshelter on Instagram, is below. We need your help to raise funds for sweet dog Luna's veterinary care💜 Luna arrived at the Santa Monica Shelter, with a problem with her left eye. We are asking for donations to help the Santa Monica Shelter to cover th...
February 3, 2023 Secret Room Events hosted their annual celebrity filled Pre-Grammy Nominee Lounge on the roof top of the spectacular Peterson Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, from 11am-5 pm. All guests were gifted box of their certified organic coffee and their truly exclusive Lifeboost Everlo Coffee Drops, which help balance pH and reduce acidity regardless of the type of water a person uses to make coffee. All guests were treated to their tasty cold brew version....
In a 9 second video posted to Twitter, a pedestrian walks by a sidewalk vendor grilling 3 animals, possibly cats or rats or rabbits, on a hand rotated spit. The posting account is "Clown World." "We are about two wrong turns away from mad max level of reality," wrote Prophecy 13. "And you will pay $4k for a tiny apartment there," posted Anne Stein. The video may be seen at : https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1623418666233761792?s=20&t=e1AOEQMUnzdW1SYTNbrV8Q In the past,...
Ask Rusty – Will Social Security Be There for Me? Dear Rusty: I am 56 and hope to hold out to get maximum Social Security at age 70. However, with all of the talk of Social Security funds being depleted, is it wise to continue with this mindset? Will there even BE Social Security benefits for folks in my age bracket? Should I think about starting Social Security benefits as soon as I am eligible? I am employed; however, I don't have a large amount of savings. I contribute t...
To be so hungry for God one renounces the world is one testament of spiritual love. BAP Production's Man of God tells the historical story of St. Nektarios of Greece, a saint canonized for not just his miracles but his unparalleled humility. His devotion to asceticism moves with a purity so pure it threatens the monks he works alongside with. Under the spirit of envy, they plot to defame him, coming up with heinous allegations which cannot be corroborated by any evidence of...
After a 90 year absence the Sierra Nevada Red Fox has been detected in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains. This according to the Dalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), which posted the news on Facebook. "The Sierra Nevada red fox which historically inhabited the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada and Cascades in California and Oregon, has been detected near Taboose Pass, on the eastern boundary of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park – a first for that r...
Ask Rusty – What Counts for Social Security's Earnings Limit? Dear Rusty: I retired on February 1st of this year (2022). I collect a pension from my employer plus a union pension, as well as Social Security, all of which started in February 2022. I am married and I'm 65 years old. I only worked 4 weeks in 2022 before retiring, but my income ended up being far more than expected. I got 5 weeks' vacation pay and a retroactive check from an overdue labor contract. I also got h...
January 19, 2023 - Amazon announced in an email yesterday that they are ceasing the Amazon Smile program that donates 0.5% of the purchase price of qualifying products to a charity of the consumer's choice. The program required customers to choose a qualifying charity and then sign in with their regular Amazon password on the Smile.Amazon.com site. The shopping experience was identical to Amazon.com. Amazon will officially end the program on February 20, 2023. Over a million...
Buddy's owner wrote:"I am so very thankful for the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation for saving my dog's life. Our dog was attacked by another dog and we had to choose between putting him to sleep or getting him medical care. Luckily the Foundation was able to help us with some medical bills and our dog and our children are now very grateful and happy as can be!!! Thank you!!!!" Animal sheltering has changed dramatically in the past ten years. What was once a mainly...
Los Angeles, California- January 6th, 2023-It's a new year and a new award season already! The year kicked off with the 80th Golden Globes Awards in Los Angeles, California. This year the premiere Media company DPA set out to honor the nominees for their work by hand delivering gorgeous gift bags worth over $3,500 to each and every one of them on January 6th and 9th, 2023. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision was to show her...
Are they cutting the rug together, or munching it? Since Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott ended their relationship, Kylie has been posting photos of herself in err, intimate poses with her bestie Stass (Stassie Karanikolaou). Are the two gorgeous young women you know, exploring their feelings together, or actually hooking up? Or just looking for more male attention? "Sources close to Kylie mention how close Kylie and Stass are. The two are basically in a relationship leaving...
The School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, has announced that Field Work" will now be referred to as "Practicum." The Field Education Department has in fact, changed its name to "Practicum Education Department." This according to a memo dated January 9, 2023 from the "Practicum Education Department (formerly the Field Ed Dept), to the USC Suzanne Dvorak Peck Practicum Education Community, Faculty, Staff and students. "We have decided to remove the...
Santa Monica Public Library presents a creative writing workshop for young writers ages 10-14 on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm. at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Ashley Griffin. Broadway writer and novelist Ashley Griffin will read from her debut novel, The Spindle, a retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" from the dark fairy's point of view, and lead the participants in fun creative writing exercises that spark their imaginations and help them find their own...
Once we say goodbye to 2022, more often than not the New Year and the New You mentality kicks in. Yet while a "new you" may seem like a long distance goal after the annual holiday guilt creeps into your psyche, you can plan to set a few intentions and realistic resolutions that you aim to achieve for a healthy 2023. Whether your fitness goal is to incorporate more physical activity into your schedule to achieve weight loss, health goals to increase habitual mindful eating by...
You can lose about one pound a week if you try. If you don't try you won't lose any. If you need to save some money then you need to pay yourself first. If you have a paycheck coming in then set a goal for $500 a month if possible. Whatever the amount is will grow if you are faithful each week and month of setting money aside. You can always find a place to spend money. Even if you don't need it, you have it just in case you might. What do you want to accomplish in 2023? If...
Ask Rusty – Can I Get Survivor Benefits While Still Working? Dear Rusty: I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security Spousal benefits. Unfortunately, because of my income, I have not been able to take advantage of this benefit. I am currently 64 and still working. I believe I have until the age of 70 to receive this. Is there any way to claim any of this before I start taking my Social Security in a couple of years? Signed: Working Widower Dear W...
Ask Rusty – Retired Federal Employee Has Small Social Security Benefit Dear Rusty: When I started getting Social Security at 62, I was told by the SS office I would get a smaller monthly amount because I worked for the Federal Government and received a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension. I paid into Social Security for about 20 years working outside the government, and I now receive only about $280 a month in Social Security. It just seems like I should be g...
Theatre for a Small Space has skillfully produced Samuel Beckett's brilliant Dystopian Tragicomedy 'Endgame' at the Santa Monica Playhouse this Holiday Season. The not to be missed play opened at the end of November at the Santa Monica Playhouse to rave reviews and rapturous applause! There are only three nights left to see for yourselves Thurs-Sat 17th December before the must-see production closes after it's successful run. Tickets available here https://m.bpt.me/event/55907...
December 12, 2022 - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a rain advisory regarding all Los Angeles County Beaches due to the recent rainfall. Rain allows bacteria, chemicals, debris, and trash to discharge from area storm drains directly into the ocean without any filter. The danger is greatest near storm drain discharges, such as those at the ends of Chautauqua and Pico Boulevard. LADPH's press release warns that "individuals who enter the water in...
