Heavy rains began falling in the Los Angeles area on Sunday breaking the 1943 Downtown LA record of 1.48 inches of rainfall with 2.42 inches for March 20. The severe rain continued through the night issuing flash flood warnings throughout the western Los Angeles County. The severe rainfall caused rockslides and road collapses along Pacific Coast Highway closing much of the … [Read more...] about Malibu suffers damage after drenching weather
Universal's 'Paul' proves aliens can be allies
It's only March and a number of alien films have hit theaters in 2011 with even more waiting to debut over the next year. Are you tired of seeing the same old alien theme of taking over the world? Well look no further because "Paul" has arrived. Released last Friday "Paul" has done remarkably well in the box office grabbing a spot as one of the top five movies of the … [Read more...] about Universal's 'Paul' proves aliens can be allies
'Bridges' in progress
In the wake of the national conversations on lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT)-related issues Pepperdine University has jumped on board by creating the committee "Building Bridges: Pepperdine's Response to Homosexuality." Since last November the group composed mainly of Pepperdine faculty has been meeting to discuss Pepperdine's stance on homosexuality. Building … [Read more...] about 'Bridges' in progress
Belly dancing brings new form of self-expression
Belly dancing is mysterious difficult sensual and — thanks to Disney's "Aladdin" — even cartoonish. Many associate it with Shakira who has made it her trademark move. Few however delve personally into the art of belly dancing. Those that have find it an exquisite fusion of art and culture. Pepperdine is quietly seeking to change the misconceptions about belly … [Read more...] about Belly dancing brings new form of self-expression
USA: Well represented in England
When one thinks of English football superstars such as Fernando Torres Carlos Tevez or Wayne Rooney come to mind. However behind all the gloss of these media magnets lies a solid foundation of American players scattered across various clubs in England with a heavy majority playing in the Barclay's Premier League the country's top league. Beginning with goalkeepers we have … [Read more...] about USA: Well represented in England