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  • The Only Gun in Antarctica Keeps the Peace, Enforces the Law in World's Most Remote Town

    Polly Hansen, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 8, 2023

    Some people call it the "The Manhattan of Antarctica." By far the largest of 100 or so bases in Antarctica, is McMurdo Station at McMurdo Sound. Located at the furthest latitude South that a ship can sail in the Antarctic summer, the 75 year old American base is the situs of important research. It is also a logistical facility that supports South Pole Station and other bases. In a locked glass cabinet in the Station Master's office is the only firearm for 2,000 miles, a 12...

  • We've got SIPS for an amazing weekend getaway in Temecula Wine Country

    Chanin Victor, Observer Travel Editor|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    In the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country and surrounded by 63 acres of beautifully tended vines, you'll find family-owned South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. Bask in an idyllic setting and experience Southern California's wine country for a peaceful sojourn. Delight in an unforgettable wine-tasting occasion. Bring the kids (and dog), stay for the weekend, and immerse yourself in a complete wine country adventure. Temecula Valley is the inland oasis to enjoy when looking...

  • Eerie photos of Khloe Kardashian Trending on Twitter. What's up with those hands, Khloe?

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2022

    "Betrayl rarely comes from your enemies," says Khloe Kardashian, in a tweet where the social influencer is getting into an automobile. Her face is reflected off the ceiling in one image. Except well, her face looks quite different than the "real face in the image." This is seemingly a thinlly veiled reference to her relationship to Tristan Thompson. But why is her face reflected on the roof of her vehicle, different than her face as it appears in the photo? Once again, the...

  • Sutton kicks off 2022 in style with the launch of Muses in West Hollywood

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2022

    West Hollywood, CA January 26, 2022 - Tinseltown getting back to normalcy in 2022 as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke hosted an exclusive invite only in-person event at her West Hollywood boutique SUTTON. Sutton held the event to showcase her partnership with Susan Rockefeller and her MUSES CBD Product Line which will be sold at SUTTON. Susan Rockefeller is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur and conversationalist who is also the Editor-in-Chief of...

  • Immortality- which is its greatest virtue, conviction or surrender?

    Alita Arose, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2022
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    Mysteries, fascinations, and obsessions about immortality have played rhythmic harmonics throughout humanity's history. These enigmas and larger than life inquiries have begun religions, wars, and spectacular works of art. While these questions open portals and birth worlds within worlds, some qualities of answers are only accessible through subversive undertakings. Peering into the makeup of archetypes which engage a dynamic dance with immortality, flavorful exhalations of...

  • 'Year Of The Tiger' To Run On Pacific Park's 90-Foot-Tall Ferris Wheel

    Updated Feb 2, 2022

    Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will celebrate the Lunar New Year of the "Tiger" on the 90-foot-tall Ferris Wheel while featuring "Happy New Year" in Chinese, along with displays of holiday red and gold colors, patterns and icons from popular Lunar New Year celebrations. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival...

  • FAA Declares No Flight Zone Around So Fi Stadium for Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 2, 2022

    The FAA has declared a no flight zone around Inglewood's SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl Sunday. The move is a precaution and was hardly unexpected, as such restrictions are typical for special events like the national football championship. The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday, Jan. 26, that Temporary Flight Restrictions, or TFR, will be in effect from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 13, effective in a 30-mile circle around the stadium and...

  • MyShake App Early Earthquake Warning System Gets New Features

    Cal Office of Emergency Services|Updated Feb 1, 2022

    SACRAMENTO - Building upon the success of California's first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new functionality within the MyShake app to better serve Californians and keep surrounding communities safe. HomeBase Update The MyShake app, funded by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and developed by the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab, has launched its newest enhancement called HomeBase. It allows users to set...

  • Bigfoot Likes BJ's: Atlanta Twitter Account Reports Sasquatch Sighting in Store.

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 29, 2022

    The Under Doge, a woman who lives in Atlanta, GA, claims to have seen Sasquatch waiting in line to buy beef jerky at BJ's Market. The crypto creature did not actually speak to anyone. But who speaks to anyone in line anymore? "People go their whole lives looking for the big guy in the woods when all they had to do was get a bjs membership! Who knew?" reported the Under Doge. She has 28,000 followers, and the tweet has 221 likes. Was he wearing a mask? Did he have proof of...

  • How Much Social Security Am I Going to Receive?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jan 29, 2022

    Ask Rusty – Will I Have Any Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I'm 60 years of age and wonder if I will have any Social Security retirement benefits. After all, I did purchase them. Signed: Uncertain Dear Uncertain: Your eligibility for Social Security benefits depends upon your lifetime earnings history from work, from which Social Security FICA taxes were withheld. If you have worked, contributed to SS while working, and have earned at least 40 "quarters" of credit, y...

  • January is "Live Large" and Adopt a Big Dog Month. Special Discounts for Large Dogs all Month!

    Don Belton, LA County Animal Control|Updated Jan 25, 2022

    A disproportionate number of big dogs are among the thousands of healthy, adoptable dogs that don't make it out of California's animal shelters each year, simply because they don't have a safe place to call home. That's why the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for the "Live Large – Adopt a Big Dog" campaign now through January 31st to rally residents to step up to adopt or foster dogs 35 lbs. or m...

  • Learn How to Maximize Spousal and Survivor Benefits

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jan 25, 2022

    Ask Rusty – Is My Analysis of my Wife's Social Security Correct? Dear Rusty: I am 63 and my wife is exactly 4 ½ years younger than me to the day. I plan to file for Social Security when I turn 70. My earnings history is considerably higher than my wife's. I talked with a person at the local Social Security office, and she suggested that my wife file at 62 based on her own record then convert to her spousal benefit when I file at age 70. However, from what I can tell, if...

  • Contemporary Painting, Illustration, Sculpture from Around the World Comes to Los Angeles

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 25, 2022

    On Wednesday evening January 19, 2022, the gorgeous model Kaia Gerber dazzled the Red Carpet with her beauty at The LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was the host for the event which benefits the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital .St Jude's Research Hospital is a world leader in treating and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their mission is finding cures and...

  • The Divine Feminine and Imagination

    Alita Arose, Special to the Observer|Updated Jan 22, 2022

    "Imagination is more important than knowledge," one of Albert Einstein's prolific quotes, resounds through the ethers with trembling ominousness. As western culture continues exponentiating artificial intelligence, civilians are unconsciously consenting in allowing their intuitions and imaginations to enter the foreboding threat of moving from endangered to extinct. Imagination is one of the most blessed treasures gifted to humanity, and there currently is a war upon it. What...

  • Betty White Was For the Birds: How I Befriended Betty White On an Animal Centered Film Shoot.

    Larry Zarcoff, Special to the Observer|Updated Jan 20, 2022

    In the mid 90s I got a call from the folks over at Buena Vista Television to direct and edit a pilot presentation for a proposed syndicated show called "The Betty White House." The idea was that Betty White lived on a ranch with her animals, and celebrities would "drop in" for coffee and a chat. It was a nice idea, a twist on the morning show format. My skeleton crew and I all trudged up to her ranch in Santa Clarita. It was a very simple set up, except every Disney executive...

  • Across the Country, Grocery Store Shelves are Reportedly Empty, Or Missing Key Products

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 20, 2022

    Supply chain shortages have left many grocery shelves bare in the United States. Many are pointing to the number of grocery store clerks who are sick with Covid, or in quarantine due to exposure. In Denver, so many grocery store workers are out on strike, or sick with Covid, that the stores are reportedly bare of food. In Boston, Massachusetts, customers find shelves bare of produce and fresh meat. Frozen fruits and vegetables are on the shelves, however, for the time being....

  • What Happens to Social Security Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jan 18, 2022

    Ask Rusty – How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit? Dear Rusty: If I work and take Social Security before my full retirement age, how can I find out how I will be paid back the money withheld after I pass the earnings limit? Signed: Returning to Work Dear Returning: What you're referring to is that Social Security limits how much you can earn while collecting early benefits (before your full retirement age, or "FRA"). The earnings limit for 2022 is $...

  • Westside School of Ballet announces a new line up of three divisions of boys-only ballet classes

    Jewels Solheim-Roe|Updated Jan 18, 2022

    Watch out, Mikhail Baryshnikov! Westside School of Ballet has announced three divisions of boys-only ballet classes. The 50-year legacy dance academy's website states: "The Boys-Only classes promote the knowledge and practice of ballet, with an emphasis on alignment, coordination and athleticism. While the basic syllabus is the same for beginning male and female students, the contrast between male and female dancing is increasingly emphasized as a student progresses. Boys...

  • Mash Gallery Announce À GOGO II To Debut At The W Hotel In Conjunction With Frieze LA

    Christine Peake, PeakePRGroup.com|Updated Jan 15, 2022

    Haleh Mashian, a prolific painter and owner of MASH Gallery is set to return for her second groundbreaking exhibit at the W Hotel Hollywood in conjunction with Frieze LA. The À GOGO II exhibit will debut on Thursday Feb 17th, 2022 at the exclusive W Hotel, an invite only red carpet affair. The much anticipated exhibit is a continuation of Mashian's outstanding show in 2020 which had record attendance and received critical acclaim. Mashian has been climbing the curatorial...

  • If I Have Medicare Advantage, Why Do I Need Medicare Part B?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jan 9, 2022

    Ask Rusty – I Have Medicare Advantage - Why Is a Medicare Premium Deducted from my Social Security? Dear Rusty: My wife and I have a Medicare Advantage Plan, and we do not use Medicare for our claims. However, we still have the Medicare premium deducted from our Social Security checks. Is this correct? Signed: Wondering Dear Wondering: If, after age 65, you choose to take Medicare outpatient coverage of any kind you must pay that Part B premium, even if you decide to a...

  • Will a Cut In Pay Reduce My Social Security Benefits? Could early retirement be a better alternative?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jan 4, 2022

    Dear Rusty: I recently took a big pay cut in my job. Several older friends have advised that I not continue to work much longer in this reduced paying job because it will affect my Social Security when I get ready to start drawing it. I'm currently 62 and thought about working until around 65. Friends are advising that my SS check will be smaller due to the decrease in pay. I have tried calling my local and National Social Security office and can't get anyone to answer the...

  • New Mom-Owned Start-up Working to Solve Childcare Crisis by Connecting Local Families

    Nicole Cox, www.Junecare.co|Updated Dec 31, 2021

    While everyone has been impacted by the pandemic, one population that has been dramatically impacted is moms. As the pandemic erupted in the spring of 2021, approximately 3.5 million mothers with school-aged children either lost jobs, took leaves of absence or left the labor market altogether, according to the Census Bureau. Before the pandemic, women made up more than 50 percent of the country's workforce. As a result, many women who are accustomed to having careers outside...

  • LAX Pups: Therapy Dogs Greet Visitors at Nation's Second Busiest Airport

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 31, 2021

    Therapy dogs dressed in Christmas outfits helped 200,000 passengers a day pass through Los Angeles International Airport during the holiday period. "Happy "Howl"idays from our @LAXPUPS," says a tweet on, well, twitter. The dogs are named "Serjio, Mia, Mason and Ellie! If you are flying this holiday season, look out for them greeting guests in the terminals. #LAX #LAXPups. LAX airport has undergone massive construction in recent months, as a train or "people mover" is under...

  • Bride Asks Model Not to Attend Wedding After Posting Revealing Photos of her Gown, German Woman named Alena Yildiz Posts to Tik Tok

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 30, 2021

    Alena Yildiz, a German model based in Heidelberg has posted to Tik Tok that she was disinvited to a friends wedding after planning to attend the wedding, wearing a dress that was too revealing for the bride. "This is not in keeping with the standards that I posted for the wedding," the bride told Yildiz in a personal phone call. She told Yildiz that she would no longer be on the guest list. She had posted photos of the well, somewhat revealing gown to social media. They had...

  • In-Prison Program Brings Rescue Kittens For Female Inmates

    Amber S. Jackson, Lucky Lifer|Updated Dec 28, 2021

    It's called "PURR." For Pawsitively United Rescue And Release Program. Rescued Kittens are brought into the prison and placed with women as part of this program. They are fed and nursed until they grow and thrive. They're socialized with the women here in the prison as they wait to be adopted out. Many of the CIW's own staff take home these kittens from this program to adopt for their own. There is plenty of wildlife roaming here on the CIW prison grounds. Sometimes a bird...

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