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Overnight Business Sensation: ‘Maddy Bear Bakes’ is Fresh Out of the Oven

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Maddy (left) and her sister Mariah (right) bask in the success of their newfound cookie business they started in December 2020. The pair now sell in a local store, have a booming online presence and just started factory manufacturing. Photos courtesy of maddybear.com Sisters in power, the businesswomen and the baker — this local cookie business expanded from momma's kitchen … [Read more...] about Overnight Business Sensation: ‘Maddy Bear Bakes’ is Fresh Out of the Oven

Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display

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A woman sits and reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 at the annual Waves of Flags display at Pepperdine University. The memorial lasts from Sept. 9 to 25 and honors the victims of the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Photos by Abby Wilt 2,977 flags. 2,977 lives. The annual Waves of Flags display flew over Alumni Park Sept. 11, and 180 Pepperdine volunteers set up 2,977 flags to … [Read more...] about Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display

Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves

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Local Malibu business Stoked Surfboards has both rideable surfboards and art boards for the wall. Bobbi Bennett, creator of the company, took this inspiration from her photography career and love of surfing. Photos courtesy of Bobbi Bennett Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the correct location of Zito Gallery in Montecito, Calif. and the correct website … [Read more...] about Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves

Opinion: Stop Shaming Into Sustainability

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Art By Leah Bae Though contributing to fast fashion isn’t ideal for promoting eco-friendly consumerism, shaming others for being unable to shop entirely sustainably is an elitist perspective and ignorant to the financial freedom that goes into buying exclusively sustainable products. Just behind oil industry pollution, the fast fashion industry is the second-largest polluting … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Shaming Into Sustainability