Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Hollywood Stars Warm Chilly Fall Day at 15th Annual California Independent Film Festival
Film buffs may have shivered as they hurried from cars into Moraga and Orinda theatres recently, but they warmed quickly as they basked in the glow of Hollywood screen legends, Connie Stevens and Dawn Wells, at special California Independent Film Festival events Nov. ...By Laurie Snyder
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Goodwin's Dream of a Princess at the Paramount Theater
If you don't know Jonathan Goodwin yet, you likely won't forget him once you meet him. A fierce emergency preparedness advocate and talented clock repair specialist, the tall Canyon resident is probably one of the only middle-aged men in the area sporting a ma ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Disturbing Trend: Teens Seek Cheaper High with Heroin
Lamorinda kids are graduating in record ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Creating Community through Conversations in French and Italian
Nicole Collins is a gardener - but not in the sense one usually imagines. Collins is a gardener of dreams.
A native French and Italian speaker, she was born in Milan and moved with her ...By Laurie Snyder
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Transportation GEM: Going Electric in Lamorinda
Jon and Allison Joss of Orinda have four sons and three cars, but they still have a handle on their gas and auto insurance bills thanks to a GEM, or Global Electric Motorcar. "I would estimate we save about $500 to $1,000 a year when we insure our three teenagers using ...By Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving Traditions of Yore
Thanksgiving is a time of tradition - and lots of food, for that matter. Families and friends gather around tables and fireplaces, in living rooms, and maybe even in front of TVs to watch a game or two. One tradition in the Borrowman household is to craft limericks ...
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| Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thankful for Life Saving Emergency Medical Help
"Needless to say, I am really glad to be here," said Jim Engelhardt, referring to his near-death experience at the Art & Wine Festival in September. He was at a recent City Council meeting to personally thank all those involved in his survival, with a special shout ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Once a Raiderette - Always a Raiderette!
Cathy Corsi, owner of Moraga's Si Si Caffe and C.C. & Co. Hair Designs, danced in the center of the Oakland Coliseum Sunday, October 21, in front of thousands of Oakland Raiders fans during a recent halftime show as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Family FocusHelping Your Overweight Child
The Wisconsin anchorwoman in the news who was accused by a viewer of being overweight and a bad role model for children is a poignant reminder that weight continues to be a controversial issue in our society. In health-conscious, high-achieving communities like ours, ...By Margie Ryerson, MFT
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Bending over Backwards to Please: Toddler Yoga at Orinda Library
It began with an "om" and ended with Namaste - "the spirit in me honors the spirit in you" - but this was not your parents' yoga class. The 14 students, ages 2-4, were part of a children's yoga class offered October 24 at the Orinda Library taught by Beth Houghton. ...By Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Overeaters Anonymous East Bay - A Day of H.O.W.
When one Lafayette resident learned that she was pre-diabetic12 years ago, she came to the realization that she was a compulsive eater. Since then, the local woman has embarked on a journey with Overeaters Anonymous (OA) that has changed her life physically, ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
THE APP RAP
App: Bloomberg, by Bloomberg Finance LP
For: All smartphones
Price: Free
 By Alex Pawlakos
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Three Quarter Moon - Dreiviertelmond (original title)
If you liked the last movie featured by the International Film Showcase (IFS) in Orinda, Noodle, you will also delight in this month's presentation, Three Quarter Moon. "They are both wonderful movies where the relationships between people are so great," said IFS ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Goodbye, Old Glory: Scouts Retire Two U.S. Flags
U.S. flags fly in great numbers at least several times a year - notably Memorial Day, Flag Day (June 14), 4th of July and Veteran's Day. As Veteran's Day approaches, take a look at the Old Glory flying on your staff. Is the flag still a fitting emblem of its country, ...By Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Leave 'em Laf-fing: LafFrantics Cast Recalls the Good Old Days
They wanted to build a community center. What they built instead was an entertainment legacy. Lamorindans of a certain age will recall the LafFrantics and their standing-room-only Town Hall performance antics with pleasure. The rest of us would do well to listen and ...By Cathy Dausman
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