Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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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 choosing healthy...
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 you do not have a...
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 Working Widower: Your e...
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 I tell you all...
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 getting more. How can I l...
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 these areas could...
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/5590741 or on Brown Pape...
Excited Families picked up toys at the third annual 'Hollywood Cares Drive at downtown LA Children's Institute from costumed volunteering actors and Project Pop Drop's 'Givefluencers'. The third annual magical holiday 'Hollywood Cares Drive' toy pick-up was once again a huge success at the downtown Children's Institute. Hundreds of happy families patiently sat in their cars as they were greeted by their favorite movie and TV characters, including Frozen's Elsa (actress Anna Colona and Davinia Se...
Consider a kernel of corn, Chef Hang Truong sure has. When Chef Hang's company, Noodle Girl, recently released their Vietnamese Corn Snacks, there was quite a discourse on kernel size. Turns out American kernels are just all wrong. "We tried using them but the kernels were too large and not sweet enough to be authentically Vietnamese." Naturally the only logical solution was to start importing Vietnamese corn to America, because for Chef Hang this dish's savory soul is found in the authenticity...
Once again, The Troop 2 Santa Monica Boy Scout Tree lot is open from 10 am to 9 pm every day for the next three weeks, or until the trees are all sold. One local Scout mom, Janet McLaughlin, said: "This is the 49th year for our local, Santa Monica Troop 2 Christmas Tree lot.The hardest part was finding the physical space, since vacant lots in Santa Monica are becoming as scarce as hen's teeth." "But under the excellent guidance of long-time Scout Master, Dr. Steve Marcy, we were able to secure...
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the conservationist in your life? Take a walk on the wild side this holiday season 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 $100 or higher will include an animal charm necklace AND a seal mini plush to celebrate our seal pup, Walnut! Not only are these mini plush the perfect holiday gift, they are also...
Ask Rusty – Can A Working Widow Collect Survivor Benefits? Dear Rusty: I'm 63 and still employed. My husband passed away 7 years ago at the age of 58. Am I able to collect my husband's Social Security while I'm still working? Signed: Working Widow Dear Working Widow: Technically at age 63 you're eligible to collect a survivor benefit from your husband but, since you're working, we need to dig a bit deeper. Any time benefits are taken before reaching full retirement age, Social Security's earning...
Santa Monica Place will transform into a winter wonderland and offer an array of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season. Visitors will have the chance to take photos with Santa and shoppers can bring their four-legged friends to meet Santa during Pet Nights. Throughout December, visitors and shoppers will catch special holiday entertainment by the dancing sensation, Santa Monica Beach Belles, a cappella performances by the Oceanaires, as well as DJ holiday sets,...
November 17, 2022, Los Angeles, CA – Consumers love a good deal and will flock to the internet for Black Friday bargains. However, online shopping may be risky, dangerous, and little, if any, actual value. A Red Points survey found that 68% of consumers were worried about buying fake or low-quality goods online. The Counterfeit Report, an award-winning consumer advocate and industry watchdog, has removed listings for over 430 million counterfeit items offered on e-commerce websites, including e...
Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare Dear Rusty: I'm nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into it. I'm currently covered by my wife's health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare. I've tried watching some videos about the subject, but it was always so boring that I never finished watching. I get lost in all the Part This & Part That. I would just like some solid i...
The longest-running NUTCRACKER production in SoCal returns Thanksgiving weekend to The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The cast of over 80 student dancers include 34 Santa Monica residents and students who will grace the stage in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's annual Holiday production, returning for the ninth year at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. This will be the nonprofit performance company's 49th Season. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's "The...
Eat.Drink.Sleep, offers 25% off room rates at all five of its hotels this year with travel dates available for the next year. This includes Tower23, voted as one of the top 25 hotels on the water in the US by TripAdvsior and its Wine Spectator award-winning destination restaurant, JRDN and Bellanca Hotel, recently voted #1 hotel on the Catalina Island by TimeOut and The Naughty Fox, Catalina Island's lifestyle boutique hotel and restaurant with spanning ocean views. More about their portfolio...
AMCHA Initiative's groundbreaking report, released yesterday, unearthed an insidious phenomenon taking root on college campuses: a pervasive and relentless assault on Jewish identity. Unlike other campus studies released this year and in previous years, which examine whether campuses are safe or unsafe for Jewish students, this study investigated the nature, scope and trajectory of the threats to Jewish identity on U.S. campuses, and it found a staggering doubling of such threats at 60% of...
Ask Rusty – How Do I Avoid Pitfalls and Get Maximum Social Security? Dear Rusty: I turned 70 in June of this year and want to start receiving benefits. I am currently working full time as well. I want to set things up and get started in the most advantageous way so that my benefit is maximized even when I stop working. What are your recommendations for me to intelligently start the process and avoid any pitfalls? Signed: Ready to Claim Dear Ready to Claim: Since you are past 70 years of age, y...
13 – LA County pols and the LA Arboretum Foundation had shovels in hand Friday, November 4, to break ground for the construction of a new Visitor Plaza at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The $10 million project is designed to set new standards in visitor hospitality, horticultural beauty, and improved garden access. "The Arboretum is a partnership venture between the Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. The new Visitor Plaz...
On Saturday evening, October 1, the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball honored its landmark 20th anniversary `under the stars at a private estate in Mandeville Canyon. The event, hosted by actor and comedian Donald Faison, honored film producer and justice advocate Scott Budnick, Chrysalis supporters and event hosts Susan Harris and Hayward J. Kaiser and National Health Foundation guest services associate Mia Rogers. The Butterfly Ball, since 2002 has raised over 18 million in support of Chrysalis's...
Ask Rusty – When Is My Wife Eligible for Full Survivor Benefits? Dear Rusty: I heard my spouse will get 100% of my Social Security when I pass if she is at her full retirement age (FRA), which is 66 years and 8 months. But I also heard that full widow benefits for those born in 1958 are available at 66 years and 4 months. Which is correct? Then I heard that her getting 100% of my social security is NOT the case because I started social security at 70. I heard this is because widow benefits a...
"Pet owners please be aware!" says a Post on Twitter. We've anonymized the names. "I walked Rover at 5 PM last night. When I came home at midnight he was lethargic and having difficulty walking. When I took him outside his back legs barely worked correctly. Of course I rushed him to the hospital." "When he walked in to the hospital, he went to sit down and fell over on his side. The med tech knew exactly what it was. Ready for this? He was stoned." "On our 5 PM walk he must've gotten Into T...
Ask Rusty – How Do I Get My Social Security As Soon As Possible? Dear Rusty: I am a few weeks away from my 61st birthday in November 2022. I was wondering how far in advance of my 62nd birthday next year should I file my Social Security benefits paperwork in order to get my first check the same month I turn 62? I usually work a part time job during the winter months - but that job fell through this fall 2022. So, I do not want to waste any time getting that first check arriving the minute I t...
Think Santa Monica is boring? Think again! Introducing our latest and greatest local HOT SPOT. "The Crow", LA's newest comedy club, owned and operated by a mom and stand-up comic, an important distinction in the male-dominated comedy world. This collaborative space is built around inclusivity and advancement for all. Owner and comedian Nicole Blaine emphasized, "Using comedy as a vehicle for good and social progress is who we are." The club's name, The CROW, stands for Comedy Reflects Our World....
