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Breeders’ Cup Del Mar

Connecting with Craig Fravel, President & CEO of the Breeders’ Cup

10/8/2017

The Breeders’ Cup inaugural held at Hollywood Park in 1984 was the culmination of ideas spawned by Thoroughbred owner and breeder John Gaines, who early on had envisioned a year’s end championship round matching the various Thoroughbred racing divisions.

Initial plans were to rotate the yearly event to various venues throughout the country, although ultimately, the scope narrowed and the Cup has been showcased at very few tracks, Santa Anita and Churchill Downs being the most frequent hosting facilities. 

For horse racing fans, the Breeders’ Cup is akin to combining the Super Bowl,...
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Genome Sequencing

Getting to know you, like never before!

9/28/2017

Having acquired her Ph.D. at Cornell University, Doctor Karen E. Nelson joined the J.Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) legacy organization at The Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Maryland. Thereafter, she was named Director of the (JCVI) in Rockville in 2009. Today she services as President of the bicoastal organization and routinely commutes between both campuses, one in Rockville, Maryland and the other La Jolla, California.

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), a not-for-profit research facility is home to approximately 250 scientists dedicated to the advancement of the science...
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Through The Lens

A Photographer's Insight Into The Challenges And Joyful Moments Of Everyday Life

9/6/2017

As a photographer, I witness events that can be exhilarating and those that can be heart wrenching. I see tears of joy create a brilliant facial sheen on an expectant Mom, the joyous smiles of a bride on her wedding day, the proud countenance on the parent of a graduating senior, and the love and relief shared by loved ones surrounding a returning service member.

I also witness tears of deep saddened loss by those facing disability, hardship or the loss of a loved one. it is true that a powerful image can speak 1,000 words, and its emotive power needs no translation and shares no boundary....
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Kelly Emberg ~ Model For The Ages

Smiles and Laughter Became the Trademark of Her Photo Shoots

8/29/2017

Born in the small town community of Bellaire, Texas, and while in high school setting a career goal of interior design, fortuitous events led her to become a favored cover model for magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue, among others, experiencing a years-long love relationship with rock star Rod Stewart, studying architectural and interior design at UCLA and after years of canned and frozen foods, growing passionate about healthful living, and thereafter hosting a radio show depicting healthful ways with noted guests who excelled in the field of nutrition.

We caught up with Kelly...
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China Explorer ~ Dare To Compare

Can A Privatized, Luxury-Styled Custom Tour Be Priced Less Than A Large Group Tour? ~ Private Car, Driver and Guide for Less? Yes!

8/17/2017

Since 1989, First Cabin Travel has created luxury-styled custom tours to destinations worldwide utilizing the very same ground operators as the upscale luxury tour operators while offering equal to and better services for less. A clear comparison can be made when pricing a tour to China where having a private car, private driver and guide clearly speaks volumes when considering how rewarding...
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Dame Zandra Rhodes

A Forever Fashion Icon ~ Photo by Robyn Beeche

8/6/2017

It was on a remarkably clear day in the gardens of Buckingham Palace that in February 2015, Dame Sandra Rhodes was granted Damehood by Queen Anne of England. "Never would have I thought at age 12, chalking in "Doodlebugs" in the London shelter with V2 rockets flying overhead that I would one day be standing in the gardens at the palace with such recognition. I didn't even know what a Dame was...
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Gliding with "Slomo"

When on the Boardwalk along Mission and Pacific Beach, the rhythmic chant of "Slomo" can be heard emanating from the fans who know him

7/15/2017

Until about 20 years ago, Doctor John Kitchin had dedicated his time and energy to a full time neurology practice in San Diego, which as he describes, allowed him to possess fancy cars, multiple homes, and the other highly seductive parts of our materially and scientifically orientated society. His material successes allowed him to change direction and sample another type of life; a life where one could spend time in a state of prayer or meditation. And so it was some 20 years ago that Kitchin laced a pair of roller blades and began skating to beautiful music on the colorful boardwalk in...
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North County's Real Horseman

At 69 years strong, he holds rein on 16 Championship Titles, 4 Saddle Titles and on occasion wears one of his 24 Award Buckles real proud

7/12/2017

John Farris, who has lived in the Ranch and North County these many years is certain to be one of the more likable personalities that you will find about town. It just so happens that once in the saddle during a competition, his demeanor is elevated to another realm and be you calf or competitor, you will feel his presence in the ring among the other riders to be rather intimidating, and as often as not, challenging the best in the field for the coveted top honor. We caught up with John having returned from one of his competitions, which takes him to various venues within the country as...
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Juicing is a Cleanse ~ Not a Diet

For some very important reasons, it makes perfect sense to blend your own

7/3/2017

There are many reasons why the benefits of gathering the proper foods and creating your own juices far surpasses what can be found on the market shelves. Choice of ingredients tops the list in determining the quality of the product. Store bought juices range from certified organic to GMO processed vegetables. Given the difference in freshness, quality of flavor and healthful benefits derived...
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PK Bijoux: Bits, Bytes, Algorithms and High fashion Jewelry

Marriage as in Husbands? Shall we not Go There!

6/26/2017

PK, as she is known to those in close proximity has long enjoyed an illustrious career in creating and deciphering H.dots and digital codes used in the technology behind video conferencing. An expertise well-established over these last 22 years led her to oversee the technology’s evolvement with some of the larger well-known corporations. Recently retired from the technological field, it was her long-held passion for uniquely designed, couture jewelry that launched her corollary career in the design, creation and presentation of high fashion jewelry, which has over the years taken on an...
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Has Anyone Seen My Driver

One should think clearly before placing responsibility for your long awaited holiday into the hands of an unknown provider.

6/24/2017

If done in earnest, searching for a tour operator or an agency to handle the all-important services required upon arrival in country can be an arduous task. Given the wealth of opportunities on-line from the very large, well-established firms to the cyclo driver offering guide service in a Third World country, one has an abundance of choices. Some of those choices can be found at seemingly...
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Fancy Colored Diamonds

Savvy Investors Are In The Hunt

6/21/2017

There has become an ever-increasing awareness that colored diamonds have great investment potential and for good reason. Diamonds are considered a hard asset, protecting against both inflation and the devaluation of currency. In addition, they offer long-term positive returns with nominal volatility in the marketplace compared to assets such as stock or real estate. Colored diamonds over white...
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The Cold War's Greatest Escape

San Diego Profile: Frank Iszak

6/19/2017

Born in Hungary in the 1930's as an only child, Frank Iszak, the son a railroad worker received a scholarship to a private school run by a French based clerical order named Premontre St.Norbert. Having completed his eight years of study, his plans were to attend the University of Literary Sciences with personal aspirations to become a journalist, whereas the Communist regime thought otherwise. The Party clearly stated that there was no need for journalists, and thereafter chose a five-year plan to train him as a chemist. It was made very clear to him that it would be either chemistry or...
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Best Hole in the Wall Hamburger

A San Diego Landmark Hamburger Joint

6/15/2017

Since 1977, it is without a doubt, one of the very best Hole in the Wall Burger Joints in San Diego. It would be hard to match this burger given its price and quality. Saunter in and share the counter or table with a dynamic mix of young and old downing brews and eating burgers. Two-item menu, served by a somewhat surly crew who accept only cash as payment. Must be 21 to enter. You...
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Phõ the Love of a Great Soup

A Vietnamese Healthful Delicacy

6/15/2017

Phō, pronounced (fuh), originated in the north of Vietnam in the early 20th century and primarily used beef bones to make the broth. A far more healthy version consists of a vegetarian broth, filled with rice noodles, sautéed ginger, tofu mushrooms, thin slices of red pepper, slices of green scallions, bean sprouts and heads of broccoli, which when stirred among the rice noodles,...
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Women's Museum of California

"Presenting the past ... Inspiring the Future"

6/15/2017

The Woman’s Museum of California located in San Diego’s beautiful Point Loma at Liberty Station deserves special mention. The museum holds something for everyone, be they male or female, young or old. It truly is an eye-opening experience and most definitely worth a visit.The museum features traveling exhibits, vintage clothing events, a wine, cheese and chocolate festival, and even a Suffrage Ball. The catalyst for this dream to become reality was Mary Maschal. It began in 1983, then simply an extensive collection of memorabilia and artifacts within her private home in...
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Timken Museum Balboa Park

It's Free Admission All Year Round

6/13/2017

The Timken recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and a new collaboration with USD, combined with the talents of its Director of Curatorial Affairs, Derick Cartwright has poised the museum to propel forward in the art-world. Megan Pogue, the Executive Director has spent her first two years at Timken focusing on organization while charting the strategic direction for the next five years.    ...
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Del Mar National Horse Show

Del Mar National Trophy Collection

6/13/2017

The original "National Horse Show" has its origin at Madison Square Garden where it was first held in 1883 and continued its presence until 2011 when it was moved to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The tradition of showing horses runs deepest on the East Coast with the Del Mar National, considered by most to be the finest within the western region. Begun in 1945 as a component...
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Gaslamp Getaway

Revisiting the Gaslamp ~ I never knew it to be this grand!

6/6/2017

For Many of us living in North County, the very mention of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter brings to mind congestion, parking problems, tattoo parlors, aging buildings, unkempt walkways, and an overall experience generally to be avoided. In fact, for quite a number of years now, the only time I ventured south was to catch a plane for a vacation, business trip or to pick up a friend at the...
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One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well!

3/1/2017

And well indeed should we all. The flavorings and taste of a fine meal, be it with family inside Grandma’s kitchen or seated to dine within a fine eatery; this communal gathering at tableside, with stories shared, fears revealed, opinions voiced, the joyous laughter or the shedding of tears has for generations shown how the power of food, shared by family or perhaps new-found friends brings...
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