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Unity in the community The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Zoom forum titled “Unity in the Community: Expressing Our Differences” on February 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Unity forum will offer a safe space for conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I) with leaders and shakers who advocate and […]
Chinese, simplified. Dan Modern Chinese does a few things very well
by Richard Foss Some people find ordering at traditional Chinese restaurants intimidating thanks to the overwhelming number of items on the menu, some of which have metaphorical names. One might guess that Buddha’s Feast is a vegetarian dish because the founder of a religion that forbids meat wouldn’t want to set a bad example, but […]
Hermosa Beach Parking Permit design embraces female empowerment
by Dan Blackburn Hermosa Beach’s 2022-23 residential parking permits will feature art by Armelle Ngo, who will be the featured artist at the upcoming Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival in May. Ngo said her inspiration for the design pulls from “Hermosa’s natural beauty” and includes elements of female empowerment. She fuses flamboyant colors with bright […]
The Quarantine Sketchbook: How Hellboy artist Mike Mignola and his wife Christine raised $500,000 to help people in the pandemic
by Mark McDermott Christine Mignola remembers how, in the early days of the pandemic, the depth of the crisis began to sink in for both her and her husband, Mike Mignola. It went from a dawning realization in February 2020 that the novel coronavirus’s arrival was inevitable to a shockingly vast pandemic quarantine by the […]
6 Ways To Improve Remote Communication Across All Departments
There are many reasons why employees might work remotely. Maybe the company is spread across multiple locations, or perhaps you have international companies in your team. Or you simply are adjusting to today’s realities and accept hybrid or remote work models. Whatever the reason, maintaining reliable and functional remote communication is key to how well […]
Wanting To Get Started On A DIY Project? Here Are Some Things To Consider
For a first-timer, DIY can seem like an intimidating hobby to get into but if you start small and work your way up, you’ll soon find your groove. If you begin by trying to fix items in your home that are faulty or need improvement, then you’ll find that you learn a lot as you […]