Facial harmonization is indicated for men and women who wish to improve and rejuvenate their appearance by balancing out their facial features. It consists of different procedures that are utilized in order to produce harmony between areas of the face that lose volume.
Read MoreGrowing up, I was told that ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ and ‘happiness is fleeting’. That may explain why the majority of us walk around responding to the question, “How are you?” with the response, “I’m OK” with a big sigh and downcast eyes.
Read MoreI grew up in communist Romania. Despite the closed borders, I knew with a crazy certainty that I would end up living in a country far from Transylvania, my native cradle. I sensed in every cell of my body that I would reside in a country, whose name begins with the letter A, but I could not place my finger on that space on the globe.
Read MoreHave you ever had one of those dreams where, when you wake up in the morning, you’re heartbroken that the dream you just enjoyed was NOT reality, and it was just that, a dream? Well, I’d dreamed about America since I was, gosh, at least 10 years old.
Read MoreWilliam Wrigley, Jr. established his fame and significant fortune by selling America’s favorite chewing gum, but it was Santa Catalina Island that captivated his imagination.
Read MoreIn grad school I was fascinated by the recently invented laser. Lured by the thrill of working with high power lasers, I hoped to do a thesis on laser-induced fusion at the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
Read MoreSacred Solar Astrology September 2020 Forecasts - Welcome to August 2020
Read MoreDuring my years in Hollywood and in the fashion business, I’ve always heard women complain about their bodies. It is critical to remember: There is no such thing as the "ideal" woman or the woman that looks perfect in everything. We all have parts of ourselves that we wish were different. We each have styles, colors, shades, and tones that are not right for us.
Read MoreWhen Chef Christine Brown puts her mind to helping others, there's no stopping her. For evidence, The Beacon House Association of San Pedro had to cancel their annual fundraiser with Chef Brown as their celebrity chef due to COVID-19. However, she knew they still desperately needed to raise money for their drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs
Read MoreOh, what an unusual summer season it’s been, surely different from any other we’ve experienced. These strange times are testing the limits of our patience, optimism, and sense of certainty about who we are and where we’re going.
Read MoreLos Angeles Harbor, in San Pedro Bay, has long drawn scientific researchers, from its days as a 19th century muddy tide flat to today’s industrial complex of man-made channels and wharves. A marine biological laboratory was established on Terminal Island as an outpost of the University of California and operated for the summers of 1901 and 1902. As it was a teaching laboratory, it attracted women students and researchers. One woman associated with the laboratory and who made contributions to the advancement of biology was Sarah P. Monks, an instructor at the Los Angeles Normal School (which later became UCLA).
Read MoreIn, 2010, Friends of Banning Museum and The Garden Gloves volunteer group recreated a “Victorian Rose Garden” adjacent to an existing garden consisting of mostly 1960-1970s era modern roses.
Read MoreMy meeting and TV interview with
PV Legend Elin Vanderlip at Villa Narcissa
“You’d better come soon,” said the amazingly provocative voice on the phone, “Why’s that?” I instantly replied, “Well,” said the silver tongued Lady, “I’m going to be 90 in a few weeks and,” – dramatic pause - “I’m not sure how long I’ll be here.” The challenging, even tantalizing statements came from PV Icon – I’d go so far as to say - LEGEND, Elin Vanderlip.
Read MoreAs has been widely reported the Vanderlip estate created by Frank Vanderlip over 100 years ago recently sold to a new anonymous owner which we know nothing about except for their good taste in Palos Verdes Peninsula property.
While www.palosverdespulse.com is a luxury lifestyle media brand and not officially a gossip site we do have some tidbits to share from real estate agents Steve Lampe and Brok Butcher who represent the new Vanderlip estate buyer and meet with code of secrecy.
Read MoreThere’s no place like Oz. For 120 years, countless readers have been enchanted by Lyman Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), as well as thirteen subsequent Oz tales, which concluded with the posthumously published Glinda of Oz in 1920. The 1939 film version is regarded as the most viewed cinematic work in history, and the immense popularity of the musical “Wicked” also speaks to Baum’s universal appeal.
Read MoreThe City of San Pedro and Terminal Island are forever linked in Los Angeles’ maritime history. However, it was not until 1870 when private ferry service provided service between the two locations. In 1941 the Municipal Ferry Service provided regularly scheduled services for passengers and vehicles between Terminal Island and San Pedro aboard its double decked ferries, “Islander” and “Ace. In November 1963, ferry services were ceased when the Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened.
Read MoreOne hundred years ago August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States was ratified, giving all women the right to vote. For more than 70 years, women had fought to gain enfranchisement, and take some power over their own lives. Through steady perseverance, they finally gained the prize.
Read MoreThe month of August is named after Augustus Caesar. He adopted his great nephew Julius as his son. He also had another son, Caesarian, with Cleopatra. Which brings us to our film star of the month, Elizabeth Taylor in her definitive role as Cleopatra, 1962.
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