Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Dear Sacramento Mass Shooter: Mr. SMILEY MARTIN, Should I call you Smiley or Mr. Martin? I think California's Dumbest Criminal suits you better. You're are the Biggest Loser. I clearly remember how it felt waking up to the news of a gang shoot out, in Sacramento, no less. 6 dead. 3 gang members and 3 innocent civilians. Well, I've got a bone to pick you, Smiley. Your brother died in the gun fight. Your name is 'Smiley.' What a stupid name. For a stupid individual. Your mother...
If you've never been, it's one of California's gems, an unkept secret among A-listers, vacationers, and those who live for adventure and the outdoors. It's reminiscent of the Italian Riviera, with colorful dots of houses and buildings terraced along its rocky coast. Its loveliness and relaxed nature exude charm. In a word-enchanting! When planning the perfect weekend adventure to Catalina Island, here's everything you need to know. Here is a one-day itinerary and a multi-day...
WASHINGTON, DC, May 6 – The isolation triggered by the pandemic has caused many seniors to re-evaluate their living conditions, particularly those who are living alone. "To be sure, the lack of nearby or live-in family members ranks high in considering a move to a more senior-friendly locale," according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. And Weber points out that the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] estimates there are currently s...
13: Actress Amber Heard made her all the following points as she took the witness stand in the defamation lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp. Direct examination: 1. At first Depp was very nice at first and gave her father gifts. But he would change later escalating over time. 2. During the filming of Rum Diaries, he kissed me hard with his tongue. That was part of the script for him to kiss me but not like that. I was living with a woman at the time and he sent over gifts;...
Ask Rusty – Can a Widower Get Full Survivor Benefits Early? Dear Rusty: My wife passed from COVID-related heart disease in 2020, just short of her 65th birthday. I will be 66 in May 2023. Do I have any recourse for a part of her benefit? Online at ssa.gov it says I can retire 4 months early due to her passing. Is that true? I'm confused on these issues. Signed: Confused Widower Dear Confused: Our condolences on the untimely loss of your wife. To answer your question, you a...
Joaquin Phoenix, the weird actor known for his role in Joker, announced that he may produce a film adaptation of Free The Animals, a book lauding the terroristic efforts of the Animal Liberation Front. Phoenix has a long history of animal liberation activism, including multiple public outbursts where he has urged people to adopt his vegan beliefs. Phoenix was executive producer of the 2019 schlock-umentary The Animal People, a revisionist film that attempted to put a good...
Celebrate Mother's Day anyway you can but don't miss the opportunity to honor mom. The opportunities pass us by. While mom is alive is the time to do something for her. Too often someone dies and we want to make sure we attend their funeral and buy flowers. We talk about missed opportunities. While your special person is alive is the time to cherish and make a big deal about that person. Do what you can do. Mom's simply want to know you care. You could clean out the garage or...
17: Savoy is a region in France. But for an evening, you could find the Prince of Savoy at a charity event in DTLA. American Foundation of Savoy Orders 4th Annual Royal Gala benefiting children's charity Catarina's Club was held at the Jonathan Club, in Downtown Los Angeles The Guest of Honor was His Royal Highness the Hereditary Crown Prince of Italy Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont. The Caterina's Club, Savoy Orders beneficiary in Los...
Yeah, I stumbled mentally. I didn't fall. There's a lot bad things on the prison yard right now. I've told you that already. I have not had any drug cravings in a very long time. There has also been a lot of tobacco smoking in this place recently. I am a cigarette smoker on the street. However, due to my recovery from old behaviors, I do not smoke here in prison because tobacco is not allowed. My recovery involves discipline and doing what's right no matter what. It's been...
In a video recording, actress amber Heard tells Johnny Depp that he flicked a cigarette on her. He is asked if it's true that he put out a cigarette on her skin. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor denies it. "But she's certainly not screaming out in pain as if a cigarette is being put out on her. That's ludicrous," he adds. It was right after the Venice film festival. We were at the Toronto Film Festival.... I didn't want to argue, I didn't want anything but to end the...
It isn't safe to swim in storm drains in California. They carry dirt and disease down to the ocean. It's especially unsafe to swim there shortly after storms. And yet, people do it anyway. Including children. The photos accompanying this article were shot on Sunday April 24, 2022. A beautiful day with 80 degree weather. I hate to be a spoil sport, but their parents should've kept these kids out of the ocean. There are no posted signs saying don't swim, at the ocean end of the...
Ask Rusty - I'm Working; Why Hasn't My Social Security Benefit Increased? Dear Rusty: I will be 72 in July. I started taking my Social Security at age 64 after a job loss and other items that came up. So, my plan to wait past 68 evaporated, but I have continued to work since that time at a considerably smaller amount. I have contacted Social Security about increasing my "entitlement" since my earnings of late are considerably more than my first few years of earnings. Using...
Welcome to the 10th annual International Turtle and Tortoise Week™! In honor of 10 years of this turtle-ly awesome shell-ebration, we are paying homage to the theme that started it all: turtles around the world! We're partnering with the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation group to highlight turtles and tortoises from a different continent each day, starting with North America today. North America is known for many things, from cold winters and delicious lobster on the East C...
Ask Rusty – About Payroll Tax and Income Tax on Social Security Dear Rusty: Is it possible for you to go over how the Federal withholding tax is computed on Social Security benefits? Signed: Curious Taxpayer. Dear Curious: I'm not sure if you're asking about how FICA (or self-employment) tax on your earnings from work is determined, or if you're asking about how much income tax to have withheld from your Social Security benefit, so I'll address both: The 7.65% FICA tax w...
Santa Monica resident Haleh Mashian is ready to bring her artistic creativity to the heart of Los Angeles. Mashian is the owner of the Mash Gallery, and is also a talented artist . The Mash Gallery, established it's flawless reputation as the leading art gallery in Downtown Los Angeles is on the move! Creative Angeleno's are already buzzing with excitement about what this means to the LA art community. The stunning 2000 sq ft location which will become the new home to Mash Gal...
Santa Monica has 18 churches, and all of them will be conducting Easter services on April 17th. St. Monica's Catholic Church will conduct it's easter services at several times throughout Easter Sunday. St. Monica Catholic Church, one of the largest Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The church, located at 7th and California Streets, was erected in 1925 and served as the inspiration for the 1944 film classic Going My Way with Bing Crosby. But you can also...
Video of two young women fighting has gone viral on video. After a few minutes of fighting, a young man in a hoodie, much taller than his girlfriend, interrupts the fight, takes her aside and whispers "Take the L". This apparently means "accept the loss." Expect "Take the L" to be the "Don't tase me Bro" type catchphrase of 2022. Some of the comments: "*Calmly grabs her hand* Babe, take the L" wrote Enny. "take the L.... take the L this isn't you" tweeted another woman. "I...
A very angry house cat was pulled from the wreckage of an apartment building in Borodyanko, Ukraine. Borodyanko is a town of 35,000 huma ns north of Kyiv, that was occupied by Russian troops for 4 weeks. The Russian Army has redeployed to Russia and to Eastern Ukraine. The cat was apparently no worse for the wear and tear. She took a bath and was fed by her rescuers. No word about her owners. "Four legged survivor of Russian "denazification" of Borodyanko Ukraine....
Las Vegas, Nevada- April 3rd, 2022- The Music Industry's most awaited award show of the year, the GRAMMY Awards were held in Las Vegas this year. The DPA Pre-Awards Gift suite was like an 'Oasis in the Desert', so to speak. Held at the Circa Las Vegas on the 31st of March and 1st of April 2022, the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting-edge brands and products. A lot of celebrities and musical artists travelled to Las Vegas to...
It's hard to believe. This is almost over! My prison stay is almost over. By God's grace. I'll be 38 in a few days. ( Feb. 18th ) It's nothing to celebrate. But my life is about to change! I'll be free very soon. I'll be able to light up a Newport and go to an N.A. meeting in the real world for a change! I'm bracing to the culture shock I'm sure to feel. I'm also preparing for things to not be perfect simply because I'm out of prison. The job market is hot at the moment. I...
Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Early Due to Social Security's Financial Condition? Dear Rusty: I plan on retiring at 62, one year from now. I have been coached to (if financially possible) leave my Social Security earnings for my wife to collect in the future if I die, considering that she was a homemaker for the majority of her income earning years. My instinct is to get Social Security coming (I understand I'm settling for a lesser amount at age 62) as soon as possible c...
WOW Creations Oscar Gifting Suite 2022 was sponsored by Rice Force for beautiful skin on Thursday March 24, 2022 at the Hilton, Universal City, 555 Universal Drive, Universal City, CA. Celebrity guests included actor Isaac Singelton, actress/producer Sanjini Bhakta, actress Mila & Juju Brener, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein (Producers of "Summer of Soul"), Miss California U.S.A Teen, Camerson Doan and many others. All guests were lavished with amazing new skin care...
Phantom Love (2007) by Nina Menkes, was featured as part of a one month long retrospective of her work, presented by the American Cinematheque at Los Feliz and Aero theaters in LA. Along with her multiple other titles including and not limited to Queen of Diamonds, Magdalena Viraga, and The Bloody Child, it took up space on the big screen during the month of MARCH 2022. The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in New York, also presented a comprehensive retrospective of Menkes'...
Los Angeles- 26th, March 2022 For the most prestigious Cinema Award show in the world, the Academy Awards, the Dubois Pelin & Associates (DPA) was the host of it's well-known Pre-Oscars 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. Held at the Luxe Hotel in Brentwood, this year's luxurious pre-Oscar Gift Suite was attended by number of celebrities and PR influencers. DPA certainly provi...
Sunday 27th March is Oscar day but it's not the only big event in Hollywood. 'DarkPulse Presents Comedians And Progress Humanity Against World Conflict' is also a much sought after ticket this weekend! Headlining comedians have come together to put on a show at the world famous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd., to raise funds and awareness for 501c3 charity Progress Humanity and the event is sponsored by world class tech company DarkPulse. Founder of Progress Humanity Cassandra Ca...
