Westside Today Headlines http://www.westsidetoday.com/santa-monica-sun/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 en-us Copyright 2009, Westside Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/msHoNsRFSww/scientific-self-improvement-in.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1919/scientific-self-improvement-in.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Dr. Mary Trumpi, founder of Santa Monica Sports Medicine and Dr. Darren F.X. Clair showed off the latest medical advances in the field of anti-aging along which guests can take advantage of at thanks to this new, revolutionary partnership. For more information: www.santamonicasportsmedicine.com, or www.bevibrance.comhttp://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1919/scientific-self-improvement-in.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/ldfquXN_WHY/new-parents-guide-to.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1913/new-parents-guide-to.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Los Angeles is big town, especially for little ones, and their moms and dads who need to learn and navigate a new landscape of LA’s playgrounds, parks, kid gyms, baby boutiques and baby-friendly malls and restaurants. Even native Angelenos may find that as a parent they are discovering a whole new metropolis from a kid-friendly perspective. For new LA parents, here is a quick guide to getting around the city of little angels with a baby on board and a few products to make life a bit easier for...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1913/new-parents-guide-to.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/dJhoq1fjsV8/ucla-s-reagan-hostpital.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1917/ucla-s-reagan-hostpital.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 The UCLA Stroke Center at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center will be part of a new stroke-certified hospital system that has the potential to greatly improve response times, treatments and overall outcomes for those who suffer a stroke in Los Angeles County. THe new Primary Stroke Center system will involve Emergency Medical Services and nine participating hospitals certified as primary stroke centers. The result of cooperative work between hospitals and other stakeholders — including the Los ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1917/ucla-s-reagan-hostpital.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/5u4B_z77FLI/santa-monica-2010-surf.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1877/santa-monica-2010-surf.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 The City of Santa Monica is seeking interested Surfing and Sand Camp instructors and Providers for 2010. To receive a Request For Proposals please contact Lise Henri in Community Recreation at lise.henri@smgov.nethttp://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1877/santa-monica-2010-surf.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/lrPpkVFp8Ag/social-media-and-gallery.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1896/social-media-and-gallery.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 The best social media brings people together in the "real world" – and Hilden Hahn Creatives will prove it by hosting the Downtown Los Angeles Meetup Mixer on November 19, 2009. The Gallery at Hilden Hahn will showcase world-class contemporary art from Hiroki Morinoue, Setsuko Watanabe, Tim Davis, Timothy P. Ojile, Jeera Ratanangkoon, Mark Hilden and Craig Hahn. As an added treat, singer Michele Vreeland is scheduled to perform. Before launching her musical career, Vreeland was a hair ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1896/social-media-and-gallery.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/eWo583ro-T8/the-2009-britannia-awards.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1889/the-2009-britannia-awards.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Since the Academy’s inception in 1987, BAFTA / LA has consistently presented a varied and innovative program that inspires and advances creative works, and embraces, supports and honors the wealth of creative talent in the US and California communities. The past twelve months has seen BAFTA / LA present another successful year of programming, all of which begins with the dedication and hard work of the BAFTA / LA Members serving on the Board and Committees. The year started with the Annual Award...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1889/the-2009-britannia-awards.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/5rfaVjuFlzA/magic-moments-at-new.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1904/magic-moments-at-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 The Annenberg Space for Photography will open its first exhibition dedicated to sports photography this Saturday, November 14. The exhibit includes examples of modern sports photography and share expert photographers’ perspectives on achieving the highest standards. Titled “SPORT: Iooss and Leifer” the photography exhibition features the best works by Sports Illustrated photographers Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer. A series of sports photography special events will take place at the Annenberg ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1904/magic-moments-at-new.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/YLKnCk2QFpM/episode-vii-return-of.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1888/episode-vii-return-of.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 I have been salivating over the Verizon Droid as much as the next geek. Really, I have. I’ve been following Droid on Twitter, asking questions, reading reviews and just plain old obsessing in general. I also was in line Friday morning. The Verizon Droid is an incredible device and I loved having it. So why, do you ask did I return it yesterday? Read on.The device looked and felt great. It was sturdy, solid and truly felt like a well put together piece of hardware. After getting back to m...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1888/episode-vii-return-of.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Av41_INBJbw/the-spice-smuggler-jeffrey.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1860/the-spice-smuggler-jeffrey.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Known as the Spice Smuggler and runner up of the hotly contested photo finish of Season Five’s "The Next Food Network Star," Jeffrey Saad is now taking the TV and culinary world by storm. He is the host of the web-exclusive series, The Spice Smuggler, on FoodNetwork.com and writes a very successful weekly blog. Building on that tradition, each month Jeffrey will take spices off the rack and bring them to life in his kitchen and on his blog, which can be found at www.jeffreysaad.com. St...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1860/the-spice-smuggler-jeffrey.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/DvKUXPhfUbE/knighting-investiture-by-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1887/knighting-investiture-by-the.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Knighthood is not something that belongs only to old times as portrayed in the legendary movie, the First Knight in which Richard Gere plays Lancelot and is costarred by Sean Connery and Julia Ormond. A tale of war-weary King Arthur, his soon to be wife, Guinevere and love stricken Sir Lancelot in a love triangle and their fights and lives by the Sword. Knighthood in fact exists today. The Orders of Constantine the Great and of Saint Helen are Orders of Knighthood, founded in 312 A.D., whose mem...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1887/knighting-investiture-by-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/myOwz4JVoks/children-uniting-nations-day.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1894/children-uniting-nations-day.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Daphna Edwards Ziman is committed to positively impacting the lives of at-risk and foster children. Toward that end, she founded and now chairs Children Uniting Nations through which she pioneered the L.A. County Mentoring Model, which presents a viable solution to the challenges facing children in foster care and a pilot program for national replication. In addition, Ziman has been an integral part in the founding of homeless missions and a school in East Los Angeles for gang members.Speaking a...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1894/children-uniting-nations-day.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/gRR4Wub7cqM/a-green-halloween.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1833/a-green-halloween.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 For more information on Star Eco Station's programs throughout the year, see their site: www.starinc.orghttp://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1833/a-green-halloween.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/4j4rFKL879M/vista-del-mar-child.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1824/vista-del-mar-child.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Nearly 800 music lovers and supporters of troubled children turned out for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Service's first annual jazz festival. The Oct. 18 fundraiser for Vista Del Mar — one of the nation's most comprehensive care facilities for youngsters experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or social problems — was held at Vista's West Los Angeles campus and was headlined by Grammy-nominated percussionist and singer Sheila E and co-chaired by Sheila, Lynn Mabry, Janis Black and ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1824/vista-del-mar-child.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/6gpg_12SjBo/tosca-reno-releases-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1843/tosca-reno-releases-the.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Toscar Reno the multi-hyphenate - bestselling author, reality star, fitness consultant radio personality.. and oh yeah, wife and mother of five -- has written a new cookbook so that readers can eat, clean, healthy and tasty fat-burning foods at home. Recipes include Moroccan Pumpkin Soup and Roasted Bison Tenderloin with Apple Butter Sauce, among the 150 recipes offered all of which which combine yummy ingredients to create a variety of easy to prepare meals. For information on Reno's eating pl...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1843/tosca-reno-releases-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/11mhYAzWQnw/babychix®-the-latest-in.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1845/babychix®-the-latest-in.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Los Angeles, CA – babychix® inc has just launched the new and exciting line of baby gifts that are sure to be a hit for any expectant mother! These gifts on the go are inspirations created by fashion industry expert Rochelle Drumm. babychix® offers a simple gift giving line of products which provides three gifts in one! It’s unique, adorable, affordable, reusable and convenient for busy lives ... and best of all it supports a good cause! Rochelle is a firm believer in charities and what they sta...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1845/babychix®-the-latest-in.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/SZgYc1Bj70w/america-i-am-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1870/america-i-am-the.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 In addition Angelenos will have the exclusive ability will to enjoy the only touring print of the Declaration of Independence that dates to July 4, 1776. This print of the Declaration - a "broadside" sheet printed in Philadelphia only hours after Thomas Jefferson was finished drafting the. This print is one of only 26 known to exist. America I AM is a 13,000 square-foot presentation of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that celebrate the undeniable imprint of Afri...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1870/america-i-am-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/0ArI7l2t20M/enjoy-the-boundless-talent.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1868/enjoy-the-boundless-talent.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, the famed chorus’ exciting 2009-2010 season, its 24th entitled “Boundless”, includes their Jacaranda Debut, Broad Stage Debut, Participation in LA Phil's ”West Coast/Left Coast” Festival and Orchestra's U.S. Premiere of Louis Andriessen's La Commedia, Performance of St. Matthew Passion with LA Master Chorale, and Appearance with Pasadena Pops OrchestraIn addition to the exciting debuts the company will undertake, it is expanding its training program beyo...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1868/enjoy-the-boundless-talent.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/ovlP5cOGYc4/palloween-spooks-over-4.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1840/palloween-spooks-over-4.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 The 18th annual PALloween provided a safe and supervised place for hundreds of young people, ages 6 through 17. The PALloween celebration featured a costume contest, judged by Santa Monica’s own Chief of Police Tim Jackman and Fire Chief Jim Hone, nine trick or treat lanes; game booths; tot area; and a haunted fun house, all within a safe and secure environment, worry-free for parents and frightfully fun-filled for children.For more information on PAL's stellar work, please call 310-458-8988 o...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1840/palloween-spooks-over-4.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/nR5a80NAokY/published-author-debut-new.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1853/published-author-debut-new.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Patricia Anne Phillips is a published author of seven romance novels. After her daughter’s health started to decline, Patricia was asked to move into her daughter and family home. Her daughter had a car accident, and two months later was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After the car accident it was devastating to see her suffer with more extreme symptoms. Soon Patricia realized that living with a family member that has Multiple Sclerosis makes changes for everyone in the household. That ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1853/published-author-debut-new.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/amGqPNeASKw/run-a-half-marathon.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1869/run-a-half-marathon.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 All bi-peds are welcome to sign up; there is no fundraising minimum or sign up fees. Do something good for yourself and others at the same time. Beginners welcome; there will be free training groups in Los Angeles. Come one, come all and sign up for a race to change yourself – and the world. For more information www.worldvision.orghttp://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1869/run-a-half-marathon.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/za8vtQoQptM/outrunning-the-holocaust-to.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1854/outrunning-the-holocaust-to.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 International Holocaust Remembrance Day is approaching. January 27th to be precise. In January of 1938, Margo Schragenheim, a 17 year old living in Hamburg, saw a Fascist tidal wave approaching. With uncanny clarity she realized that her beautiful city and beloved country were changing and that Fascism would likely bring danger and death to any Jew who remained. Sadly, her premonition became stark reality…but not for her. With single-minded determination, Margo was able to outrun the blitzk...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1854/outrunning-the-holocaust-to.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/T_LOqeCHwyI/easter-seals-launches-spanish.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1857/easter-seals-launches-spanish.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 November 5, 2009EASTER SEALS LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEBSITE FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIASOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – As part of an ongoing effort to better serve and engage Spanish-speaking families living with disabilities in Southern California and nationwide, Easter Seals has launched a new Spanish-language website at http://espanol.easterseals.com. The new site expands Easter Seals’ online presence by providing valuable information to assist Spanish-speaking indi...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1857/easter-seals-launches-spanish.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/koRvWtGwM9g/composer-juan-j-colomer.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1812/composer-juan-j-colomer.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 What: Grammy Award winning composer Juan J. Colomer presents the world premiere of Convergencias in conjunction with the famed Festival de las Artes España-Venezuela. This special debut performance of Convergencias will be performed by Gustavo Duadamel's very own Orchestra Simon Bolivar under the baton of Music Director of IberOpera, Pablo Mielgo. The evenings program also includes the Shostakovich 1st Violin Concerto and the Brahms 4th Symphony. Who: The classical work of Juan J. Colomer, whet...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1812/composer-juan-j-colomer.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Ve2RVduZ7yE/tender-loving-medical-care.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1819/tender-loving-medical-care.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Dr. Tracy Cordray is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery, microsurgery, as well as other plastic surgery procedures. She graduated with honors from the College of Charleston in South Carolina then went on to earn her MD at the Medical University of South Carolina. She worked as a Resident in General Surgery also at the Medical University of South Carolina and moved to Los Angeles upon its completion in 2002. She has pursued several specialized Fellowships in Breast Oncologic (Cance...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1819/tender-loving-medical-care.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/cqfr4AWnZBw/corporate-jets-lends-a.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1844/corporate-jets-lends-a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Corporate Jets LLC. supports relief effort in Western Samoa; Corporate Jets is proud to have been a part of transporting US relief agency personnel to western Samoa after the earthquake and associated tidal wave caused widespread damage. Corporate Jets, contracted through CSI Aviation Services, Inc., flew two Gulfstream aircraft on short notice in support of the US relief efforts. One aircraft flew to Western Samoa and the other to Hawaii where the passengers met another plane and continued on. ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-1844/corporate-jets-lends-a.html