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The mention of ‘barre exercises’ to any ballet student can spark a mixture of memories past and present and the feelings ranging from boredom to exhilaration.   It is a fact that the barre exercises are the building blocks of ballet.  I and my instructors explain to our students both young and old, the barre is […]

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THE GREEK GODS DIDN’T HAVE GYMS – Yet somehow they managed to get ripped in a lean way! Bulky muscle is not a thing of the past.  I’d say 90% of what’s in the gym these days creates either redundancies, bulkiness and/or bad posture.  It’s all goes back to the age-old saying- “quality over quantity.”  Ever […]

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I travel, and travel a lot.  So when I have an exceptionally pleasant airline experience, I like to share it. May I introduce you to AirBerlin? Though it’s Germany’s second largest airline (after Lufthansa), Europe’s sixth largest airline and flies to 162 destinations in 40 countries, its presence has been a lower profile one on […]

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Special event: Family Day – a day of hope, healing & community August 25, 2012 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 200 Our community and nation is experiencing grief in what seems to be an all time high. While grief and loss are a natural part of the human experience, as a society […]

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5 years ago this October 3, a few of my friends – including one long-time Carmel Valley resident Kim Martini and a 1990 Torrey Pines HS graduate, Betty Bidwell Wageman – began competing in the San Diego Triathlon Challenge and raising money in support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.  CAF’s Mission is to provide adaptive […]

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For those Carmel Valley residents looking for a great sushi restaurant, Katana Sushi, located on Carmel Country Road, is a prime destination.  Katana Sushi is a family run and family oriented business that offers Japanese cuisine, but with a Korean twist.  Having been open for over two years, Katana Sushi really draws in a big […]

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As a custom clothier and wardrobe consultant, the most consistent lack of confidence I find with our clients is what tie to wear with that great new shirt.  Patterns can be challenging for sure so many guys stick with solids to be safe, even when they see checks or stripes they really do like.  Try introducing checks, stripes or herringbones for […]

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Whether you follow sports regularly or not, the Summer Olympics is always captivating. During the London 2012 Olympics, it’s been hard to miss the story of Gabby Douglas, a 16-year-old who won the gold medal in the All Around Championships for Women’s gymnastics last week, the first African-American to do so. Gabby’s mom was watching […]

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When someone thinks of a plumber, they automatically link them to a leaky faucet or some kind of toilet problem.  In reality, there is certain qualifications a plumber needs to be able to complete some jobs that are out there.  Lets take a look at the different categories in plumbing. The Service and Repair Plumber/ […]

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Whether you are a first-time home buyer or are looking to buy your next home, you are more than likely going to hear a lot of talk about interest rates and how they can affect your mortgage payment.  In order to bring some clarification to the subject, Russ Schreier, Vice President of Sales at Samuel Scott […]

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October 18th, 2010 began like every other day for Izaiah Wallis. His mother, Lucy Verde, dropped Izaiah off at her parent’s house in Oceanside while she went to work.  Just like any other typical day, Grandpa Abraham put little Izaiah, then 18 months old, in the stroller and headed out for a walk to the […]

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You are enjoying a beautiful summer day at your neighbor’s pool with the kids from the neighborhood and some close friends.  Then all of a sudden one of the kids emerges from the water with a bloody lip.  You are wondering not only what happened, but what should you do. Summer time always sees an increase in […]

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