Christie Brinkley Stars in CHICAGO in San Diego

Christie Brinkley in CHICAGO

Going to watch 58 year-old Christie Brinkley at the Civic Theater in San Diego might just inspire us fifty-somethings to never give up. Just look at her! And she can sing. Read what others are saying about the supermodel’s acting chops in this musical: “After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London’s West [...]

Proven: Hollywood’s Pretend use of Alcohol in Movies Contributes to Real Teen Drinking

TEENS DRINKING

A new study reveals that the use of alcohol in movies influences minors to drink. The study conducted by Dartmouth Medical School researchers and published in the British Medical Journal BMJ Open, shows that teenagers and children are likely to be more influenced by what they see in films than what their parents teach them.  For those of us [...]

Restrained Ricky Gervais Made for Forgettable Golden Globes

golden globes 2012

The Golden Globes kicked off the 2012 Awards Season for the already accolade-ridden Hollywood crowd. But what most of us look forward to in watching the industry pat itself on the back each year are the fashions and the unpredictability of the live broadcasts; fumbling of lines or some wardrobe or teleprompter malfunctions add a little [...]

Huntington’s Disease Society of America Gala In San Diego

Peggy Johnson

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Diego chapter’s annual Celebration of Hope Gala takes place Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. Last year’s record-breaking event raised $135,000 which coincided with the gala’s tenth anniversary. Huntington’s Disease, a fatal genetic brain disorder that results in the loss of [...]

Guest Post: Teen Financial Education in San Diego

5 Tips to Help Your Teen become a More Financially Successful Adult <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  When it comes to learning about the basics of financial management, the more you know and the earlier you know it, the better. Many students head off to college without having an understanding of personal [...]