“Summer 1993” – A change of seasons [MOVIE REVIEW]

The world of six-year old Frida has just been upended in Carla Simón’s autobiographical film, “Summer 1993.” In putting much of her own personal story on screen, director/writer Simón balances the tragic with the heroic, the perplexing with the knowing. Frida’s parents have recently died and she is shipped from her native Barcelona to rural […]

8 Ways to Boost Employee Morale in the Workplace

Business owners around the globe are recognizing the huge return on investment they receive when their employees are happy. A high morale in any office environment is a powerful growth tool that will take your business places. By actively boosting morale on a regular basis and getting custom uniforms for your employees, you can expect […]

Healthcare econonics: A dismal science

Torrance Memorial Medical Center CEO Craig Leach is a CPA known for his financial acumen and candor. The medical industry is known for accounting practices that are as unfathomable as those of the movie industry.

Beers, bourbons, Romanian revelry and Rebel Republic opens on Pier Plaza

Back for an Encore… When restaurants close there is usually no second act – the staff moves on, and the old menus end up as keepsakes for nostalgic diners who remember celebratory meals. Fans of Café Pierre in Manhattan Beach will be able to enjoy a rare exception to this rule on June 5 when […]