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My Four-Legged Finds: Shelters in Need

BY RACHEL WEIL In the past 12 months, over 54,000 dogs and cats have been impounded in the 6 LA City Animal Shelters alone. This is SHOCKING! If you find this as disturbing as I do, please spread the word — for a $300 tax-deductible donation you can sponsor a kennel which will help pay for the care of a shelter animal. Applications can be found on the department’s... (more)

The Weekend Cocktail: The Spring Equinox

BY GWEN KENNEALLY March 20 is a date that most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. As we welcome spring, people south of the equator, like my brother John who is in Australia,  are actually gearing up for the cooler temperatures and changing seasons of fall. On this day, the sun will cross directly over the Earth’s equator. This moment is known as the... (more)

My Daily Find Deals: Clothing warehouse sales, Paul Mitchell, Ben and Jerry’s, Jamba Juice

BY KAREN YOUNG There’s some great sales this weekend. Get there early and be prepared to wait in line, but the prices may just be worth it — and you might just meet some new friends. Get a new haircut to go with those duds at the Paul Mitchell Cut-A-Thon. Thirsty and in need of a little nourishment? Be sure and download the $1 discount coupon for Jamba Juice.... (more)

Cool eco-friendly goods plus green printing and graphics in Woodland Hills

BY SARAH K. TOHL In a world that is progressively becoming environmentally conscious, it is important to have outlets that allow for us to seek knowledge and practice our awareness. All Green Things, an eco-friendly boutique and online company, and its space partner, Green Graphics and Printing, offers just that – and more. All Green Things owner, Tanya Peel with her... (more)

Positive results for those with high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

BY AMANDA TRAXLER To Joi Morris, co-author of Positive Results (co-written by Tarzana native Dr. Ora Gordon), knowledge doesn’t just give you power, it gives you options. And for someone who has a genetic mutation linked to a raised risk of breast or ovarian cancer, having choices to help manage risk is paramount. In mid-2006, Morris tested positive for a genetic mutation... (more)

Bentley’s Bandstand: Patsy Cline, John Pizzarelli

BY BILL BENTLEY www.sonicboomers.com Patsy Cline, Sweet Dreams: The Complete Decca Masters 1960-1963, Hip-O Select Records Lock up all the firearms in the house, hide the sleeping pills, cut up the ropes, throw away the knives and razor blades and have 911 on speed dial if you play this staggering two-disc set incessantly. Because you just might not be able to hold up... (more)

Five Star hotel living at home with Hotel Surplus Outlet

BY CAROLE ROSNER If you’re looking for that new sleeper couch, dining room table, hand carved chair, six-foot armoire, or even a desk lamp, before you go anywhere else, stop in to Hotel Surplus Outlet and check out what they have. This warehouse store located in Van Nuys has all types of new and gently used high-quality, one-of-a-kind and designer-like furniture at deep... (more)

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the San Fernando Valley

BY KAREN YOUNG There’s plenty o’ pubs to get your green on this Wednesday for St. Patrick’s Day.  Here’s some key places that stretch across the San Fernando Valley.  Remember — if you intend to imbibe on one too many pints — cab it, hire a car service, designate a sober driver, or call a friend. The Fox and the Hounds — Studio City This is a favorite... (more)

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