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HERMINE HILTON

‘America’s Memory Motivator’

ABSENTMINDED? (Not To Worry) Just get in line with Einstein!

BY HERMINE HILTON ‘AMERICA’S MEMORY MOTIVATOR’

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DID I PARK MY CAR?” “WHERE ARE MY GLASSES?” “WHAT WAS I JUST SAYING?” “DID I TAKE THE WRONG TRAIN?” “WHY IS MY HEAD IN THE FRIDGE?” Have any of these queries ever popped out of your pulchritudinous labia?

Did it frustrate you?

Did it make you crazy?

Did you think you should get in line for Alzheimer’s?

Well- Don’t Worry.

It’s perfectly normal for all of us to have a bout of absentmindedness from time to time…….to time. And, by the way, your age has nothing to do with the fact that you can’t find your keys. The only difference between the older CEO who leaves the notes for his speech in his office and the freshman student who leaves his in the dorm is that the older you are the more you worry about it and the younger you are the less you do.

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HERMINE HILTON

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Hermine Hilton [International Speaker and Author of “50 Ways to a Better Memory”, “The Executive Memory Guide”, & “Fuhhgeddaboutit!”

(How To Stop Worrying About Your Memory), Hermine’s column ‘ABOUT YOUR MEMORY’ appears monthly, online, in The Malibu Chronicle.

She is the creator of Sonik Memory and the memory motivator for the Fortune 500 Companies from Nordstrom to NASA.]

So WHY don’t I know where I put my keys?

Because when you put them down you didn’t press the SAVE KEY on your mental computer (the one attached to your neck). That means you didn’t THINK to pay attention.You didn’t create any conscious original awareness.

You just threw them down and counted on your eyes to remember for you. But the eyes don’t do the remembering. They only do the seeing. Only the mind can do the remembering. You want assurance that you can recoup your keys. Then you better take a conscious moment to FOCUS on them.

You’ve heard the advice: “Put your money where your mouth is.”

Well, to avoid forgetfulness, you’d better: “Put your mind where your action is.”

So just because you misplace your keys now and then, don’t be getting in the queue for Alzheimer’s. There’s a big difference between Absentmindedness and Alzheimer’s: Absentmindedness… is not knowing where you put your keys.

Alzheimer’s …is not knowing what keys are for.

What is Absentmindedness anyway?

Absentmindedness is a literal term. It actually means the mind is absent from the action. Who knows where it’s gone. It’s off in La La Land. And if the mind is absent, you’re not thinking about what you’re doing.

The Russians had an appropriate proverb for it: “Absentmindedness is looking for the horse you are riding.”

Put another way- it is the thought going AWOL from the mind. A perfect example of this would be when Yo Yo Ma left his 2 and ½ million-dollar cello in the trunk of a cab in New York City.

The Culprit is Distraction Did you ever get to the bottom of a page you’re reading and have no idea what you just read? That’s because your eyes may have been on the page but your mind was off playing golf.

Distraction is one of your memory’s greatest antagonists.

It causes a failure of attention at a time when memory retrieval is necessary. And if you are planning a trip this summer, memory retrieval is most necessary when you are far from home. In unfamiliar places you really have to keep your mind alert to your actions and what is happening around you. Especially if you are traveling abroad. There are time changes; schedules to meet; directions to follow; etiquette to observe; and money exchange values to be aware of so you’re not tipping the taxi driver an overloaded stipend while stiffing the guy you need to get you a front row seat at the Folie Bergere.

I learned the hard way when I first traveled overseas as an international speaker. I would be so anxious, after a long plane flight, to leave my hotel room for a jog around the city that I often didn’t pay attention to the name of the hotel or the street it was on. After getting lost in Bremerhaven, Kyoto, and Istanbul, and unable to speak the language, I finally got myself in the habit of taking a card from the hotel with me whenever I left so I could point to it and get directions back.

See---- even memory motivators suffer from empty headedness from time to time…..to time!

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Lock It or Lose It Always remember to lock in the thought of the moment during the moment of the thought. You don’t want to be like the preacher who had a wonderful idea, got down on his knees to thank God, and when he got up he couldn’t remember what the idea was.

A quick tip for the ‘key’ problem: Take a mental picture of where you put the keys down (table/desk/bar) so that when you turn away you’ll still be able to ‘SEE’ them in your mind. {The easiest way to avoid unnecessary searches is to habitually put your KEY stuff in the same KEY place.} And regarding your ‘wheels’: After you park your car don’t just walk away while patting yourself on the back for having found a parking space. Instead, stop and look around and make a mental memo of where you parked;“I parked today at Sam’s Café”; “I parked my car by the BOO HOO BAR”, or if you parked on Stanley Street. “Time to connect up with Uncle Stanley” In the mall; Blue level Aisle B could translate thought wise to “Don’t B Blue”; Level purple Aisle D, sing a bit of “D-eep Purple”. It only takes a moment to get your mind in gear and involved with your action by setting in a trigger. Then you won’t spend a lot of panic time searching and thinking somebody stole your Maserati!

You’re Definitely NOT Alone Just get in line with Einstein, who regularly forgot where he put his keys, where he parked his car (even when he came by bus), and to wear socks to his seminars. And he never once worried about it.That iconic genius in the popular imagination created the famous equation between energy and mass. He developed the theory of relativity. He revolutionized physics. ----But he failed to notice a broken vase in his home for three years. He also couldn’t recall his address or phone number. When asked about this, he said he didn’t believe in memorizing any number that could be looked up in less than two minutes. He may not have been the original absentminded professor, but he may have been the only one who could theoretically knock your socks off but couldn’t remember to wear any. And that’s the truth….according to every bio I’ve ever read.

And I know for sure he misplaced his comb!

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LET’S DRIVE

Fiat 500e

‘ALL PLUGGED IN’ Fiat brand manager gives us the scoop on the new Fiat 500e

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brand manager for Fiat North America, Nicole Longhini-McElroy is charged with helping to lead the roll out of the new Fiat 500e, an all-electric model of the popular subcompact car. We recently had an opportunity to talk to Longhini-McElroy to get more insight on the new Italian EV to find out what makes it special. – Marcus Amick

Marcus Amick is a freelance automotive lifestyle writer and consultant. He can be contacted at MarcusAmick@aol.com.

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MC: When does the Fiat 500e go on sale?

Longhini-McElroy: Early summer, late June.

MC: What’s the least expensive Fiat 500e?

Longhini-McElroy: The least expensive model is $32,500, but with federal, state and Fiat incentives, the price lowers to $20,500.

MC: What’s the most expensive Fiat 500e?

Longhini-McElroy: Fully loaded 500e with premium options at $35,000 before incentives.

MC: What does a potential buyer have to do to take advantage of the incentives offered with purchasing an electric vehicle?

Longhini-McElroy: Local Fiat studios (dealerships) will help customers navigate through all the incentives.

MC: Why was California one of the first markets that Fiat decided on to launch the 500e?

Longhini-McElroy: The only, Californians are early adopters.

Whether it’s design or technology, Californians are open and trend setters.

MC: How many miles will the Fiat 500e go on a full charge?

Longhini-McElroy: It is EPA rated for 87 miles, but actual distance depends on many factors including driving conditions and driving habits.

MC: How long does it take the car to charge?

Longhini-McElroy: Less than 4 hours on a level 2 (240 volts) charger.

MC: What makes the Fiat 500e unique compared to other subcompact electric vehicles?

Longhini-McElroy: Only Fiat offers a vehicle with iconic Italian styling

and fun-to-drive engaging dynamics in an environmentally responsible zero-emissions package. Plus, our EV approach is unique. We aren't catering to EV people. We developed a Fiat 500 first with a simplistic approach to EV technology and are marketing at a price point that would appeal to those who would not typically consider buying electric.

MC: Will Fiat help an individual who buys or leases a 500e set up a charging station for their car at their residence?

Longhini-McElroy: Yes, through Mopar, our aftermarket parts and service division.

MC: Are there any other incentives offered with the Fiat 500e?

Longhini-McElroy: We’re only talking about the federal ($7,500), State of California ($2,500) and Fiat ($2,000) incentives. But many employers and local municipalities have separate incentives.

Customers need to check out all of their options.

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LEARNING TO

LIVE

Learning to LIVE L Love Yourself I Insist on Freedom V Victory over Victim Syndrome E Empowered Living Love is like Light just as Abuse is like Darkness.

There is no real definition for Darkness so we explain it as the degrees of lack of Light, similarly there is no definition for Abuse; it is basically lack of Love.

I am in Awe of life and at how it serves me exactly what I need for my growth. I feel like, finally, I understand why I had been attracted to people that gave me heartache. The lessons I learned about myself by paying closer attention to ME lately have brought a lot of clarity about WHY I was the way I was.

I had been (for years) in boot camp training preparing myself for the kick ass final exam that came in yet another beautiful disguise! It was challenging, I had a few slips, but I PASSED!!

Now, I am IN LOVE with ME! I needed to be pushed. I thank all my stackers (people who were stacked up for me to learn my lessons) and triggers (people I thought were annoying). I learned from all of them. I finally gave up wanting and needing and saw the amazing light in me, which is all LOVE, and Deserving of all LOVE, including self-love!

Once you love yourself completely, you will never let anyone abuse you. In any cycle of abusiveness, there is an abuser and a victim. If you can’t remove the abuser, remove yourself, and refuse being the victim. Break that cycle of abuse and Insist on freedom.

Fill yourself with love and take care of yourself first so you can give from the overflow! Live an Empowered life!

I am still the same person, who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt, with one big upgrade. Now, I have learned to listen to my heart. That is our gauge; a meter that we have been given which tells us how we feel. We always know when we are not happy with something, someone, or a situation.

I knew too, but I used to disregard my own feelings in favor of others because I was afraid of losing their crumbs of love and I didn’t trust myself. I am not that person now. It took a lot of practice but I am learning to love and trust myself.

Now, if something does not seem right, I trust that feeling.

I stop and think of what to do that is right for me. I am not a victim. Living an empowered life was a dream that came true for me.

Believe it! It is possible!

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SALT AND ALKALINE WATER THERAPY

HEALTH

The body has a natural process for getting rid of toxins. This process includes the removal of waste and metabolism, which leads to creating small amounts of acid by-products. The body naturally fixes this with its own balancing alkaline system that keeps the pH level at 7.6. When this level falters due to diet, for example: eating heavier acidic foods such as pizza, burgers, or drinking coke, it stresses the body’s natural system, raising your pH levels. This can then create serious health issues. If you are dealing with symptoms described below it may be time for you to start an alkaline mineral salt diet.

REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR URINE pH WHEN USING SALTS • Weight gain and metabolism issues due to aging; add 1 – 3 teaspoons of salts in 4-6 ounces of water.

• Bone loss due to age, which may lead to osteoporosis; take 1 tablespoon of mineral salt to 1 liter of alkaline water. Drink 3 times a day.

• Sleep issues, which include sleep apnea; drink 3 times a day 1 tablespoon of mineral salts to 1 liter of alkaline water.

• Indigestion, acid reflux or heartburn, nausea; add 1 – 3 teaspoons of salts, stir in 4 – 6 ounces of alkaline water to counteract acidic foods.

• If you have issues with congestion; a teaspoon of mineral salts to 4 – 6 ounces of alkaline water and mix.

Spray solution in nasal passages.

• Salt is a natural antihistamine. To help you with allergy symptoms; add 1 tablespoon of mineral salts to 1 liter of alkaline water, drink three times a day.

• Constipation – When you wake up in the morning on an empty stomach; use 1 to 2 tablespoons of salts in 1 liter of alkaline water. This helps to cleanse the alimentary canal and wash out the bowel.

“MUSCLE CRAMPS CAN BE STOPPED

BY DRINKING 3 TIMES A DAY; 1 TABLESPOON OF MINERAL SALT TO 1 LITER OF ALKALINE WATER. “

• If, due to an injury, you have pain and swelling, or during exercise you have lactic acid buildup; 1 tablespoon of salts in 1 liter of water.

• For skin irritations, inflammation and psoriasis; you can make a spray by adding 1 teaspoon of Himalayan or Real Salt, or a mixture of the four alkalizing mineral salts (potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium) to 4- 6 ounces of water.

• Joint pain, insect bites, blisters, wounds, poison oak, poison ivy, or sumac; take a brine bath with hot water adding 5-6 tablespoons of mineral salt. Epson salt can be used. If your concern is more of a cosmetic one, you can use this soak to help stimulate cell development in your skin layers.

• Muscle cramps can be stopped by drinking 3 times a day; 1 tablespoon of mineral salt to 1 liter of alkaline water.

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• If you are experiencing lung congestion; drink 3 times a day 1 tablespoon of mineral salt and 1 liter of alkaline water.

• A healthy endocrine system has electrons that travel on mineral salts. Salts fight age related hormone issues, muscle mass loss, skin tone, decreased sex drive in both men and women; drink 3 times a day 1 tablespoon of the four alkalizing mineral salts to 1 liter of alkaline water.

• Salt increases the circulation of oxygen. To help maintain your sex drive and avoid erectile dysfunction; drink 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon of mineral salts to 1 liter of alkaline water.

• If you want help to stop cravings, make your own spray solution; add 1 teaspoon of four alkaline salts, or Real Salt in 4 – 6 ounces of water.

This can help with cravings for cigarettes, chocolate, coffee, tea.

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DESTINATION

Malibu

Every hotel should be a mega resort. They had no idea what beautiful experiences were offered by a smaller community like Malibu. Their world was about to change forever.

My hope was simply to enjoy Malibu. No trips to Disneyland or Lego land. I was blessed with the gift of LIFE. At the end of 2012, I survived a brain aneurysm and severe infection after brain surgery that left me on bed rest for several months. I came to Malibu to relax and continue healing, enjoy the ocean and eat great food. Despite the comforts of the Malibu Country Inn... I knew more experience awaited us.

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OCEANSIDE PARADISE A Spring Break in Malibu WRITTEN BY JENNIFER GAMMONS-MUJICA

SPRING BREAK DESTINATION -- Malibu! I was on a mother-daughter vacation -- an escape from the neon lights of Las Vegas casinos and the crowded shopping centers of Sin City. We were ready to leave the dry desert air for the oceanside tranquility of the Malibu Coast.

I knew tranquility would be a lofty goal as my preteen girls blasted music, and we sang at the top of our lungs. We pulled up the steep driveway to the Malibu Country Inn. I was admiring the quaint beauty of the historic inn nestled in the hillside, when my "Vegas Babies" scream, "Mom, what is this place? Is this our hotel? I don't like it! Where's the hotel? This is a hotel?!"

My Vegas children have obviously attended too many birthday parties at Mandalay Bay's "Wave" pool and stay-cations at Downtown "Old Vegas" hotels like the Golden Nugget.

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“THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCES WERE OFFERED

BY A SMALLER COMMUNITY LIKE MALIBU. THEIR WORLD WAS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER.�

On our second day we ventured into Malibu. We enjoyed playground fun at the Country Mart and found Howdy's Taqueria for dinner. I am an advocate of "Organic Living" and was ecstatic to find Howdy's! It soon became a family favorite stopping place.

The Vegas Valley of nearly 2 million people makes me yearn for small town living.

We lingered after dinner in the Malibu Colony Plaza, which had an alluring, almost mystical quality. Professionals and university students on laptops, artists, students with youthful vitality...coffee and delicious ice cream. Heaven.

Days were spent at Point Dume playing on the beach. The yellow flowers were in full bloom offering spectacular hikes and ocean vistas. We marveled at authentic homes with gardens that have been cultivated for decades. I was in a tropical ocean paradise. Relaxation.

Your community was lovely. One trip to the pet store and I had new dog toys and a list of doggy daycares. Lauren at L'Occitaine and I shared a long talk about writing careers.

The kids enjoyed the Getty Villa. The tiny movie theater is amazing! Tom at Cosentino's Nursery gave my children gifts of flowers to take home to Vegas. Our Malibu plants are now growing in my desert garden!

Malibu isn't only an oceanside vacation destination.

It's a place to LIVE. A wonderful place to simply BE. This memorable vacation with my children was a time to celebrate being ALIVE! We hope to see you again soon. gammojen@cox.net

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VIEWS

A SOLDIER’S VIEW OF FREEDOM

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“FOUR YEARS SEEMED LIKE ANOTHER WAR AND FOREVER IN TIME AWAY... SO I TOOK TO DAYDREAMING ABOUT WHAT LIFE MIGHT BE LIKE AS A CIVILIAN.”

Last Sunday I was jogging through West Hollywood, doing a bit of window shopping at 8 miles per hour. Saw an actor having brunch who I thought was handsome as a child, sensed the kinetic energy surrounding Pride Week, and then passed a sign that stopped me dead cold in my sweaty tracks. Inside a clothing store, there was a sign that read...

CIVILLIONAIRE

10 years ago today I was completing my 2nd tour in Afghanistan as an Attack Helicopter Pilot. Had decided not to be a career military, but still gave my all each day. Hard not to when the bullets are flying. When I wasn't flying, fighting, eating, or sleeping, I dreamt of independence.

Not for America. America declared its independence as a nation in 1776. Sitting in a tent in the Hindu Kush, I already knew absolute freedom from terror post 9/11 was a mythical journey. Lord of the Rings stuff. Like living in a Louisiana swamp and believing mosquitos can be kept out of the home. Even Frodo couldn't find that kind of ring. It's hidden in the Bush’s.

Back to Afghanistan. I still had three years left on my 7year service obligation, and the war in Iraq had just begun. Four years seemed like another war and forever in time away... so I took to daydreaming about what life might be like as a civilian. Let my imagination go buck wild. Fantasized about being able to decide the length of my own hair (long), where I would live (Cali), how often I would keep a job (only as long as I wanted) --these were my freedreams. Seriously, I actually found a ruler, and envisioned what 4 inches of hair would look like. Dreamt of the day I would turn in my tan flight suit and helmet for the last time, get the simple key to my safety deposit box full of freedom IOU's.

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Went so far as to come up with a term for what would be printed on the key...CIVILLIONAIRE. You know, [Civilian] + [Millions of freedoms] = Civillionaire.

So when my jog was interrupted last weekend by what seemed blatant plagiarism, my ego silently shouted, "How dare they? That's my word!" But I decided to laugh. To feel blessed. Maybe that old word of mine was placed in my path so that I would see it again.You see, now sometimes I forget about what life was like before I opened the safe deposit box. I need an occasional nudge or reminder to have gratitude, and be thankful for small freedoms.

So I kept jogging. Made it to Santa Monica Blvd. and the Pride events. Maybe others focused on the Jesus Hate crew spewing their PHd-like understanding of Dante's Inferno. I couldn't really hear them though. The vision before my eyes drowned out my audio.

Two female soldiers in ACUs (Advanced Combat Uniform) holding hands. Clearly in love and walking down Santa Monica Blvd. In 2013. I still have the picture in my mind in HD. Enhanced.

Freedom all over their faces. A reminder of what independence and America are about. Pride, not prejudice. Not fear, but Freedom.

INSURANCE

“RECENT STATISTICS INDICATE THAT AS MANY AS 70% OF DRIVERS IN LOS ANGELES HAVE NO INSURANCE OR THE MINIMUM POLICY ALLOWED

BY LAW. “

Misconceptions

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE

Many attorneys don't understand how broad coverage is for uninsured motorist protection. If you are injured as a pedestrian, or injured by another vehicle while riding a bicycle, uninsured motorist coverage should protect you. Also, there is an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in the uninsured motorist insurance contract, which means that insurance companies have to deal with you fairly or there are consequences.

Medical payments coverage typically costs pennies on the dollar.

This type of coverage provides for your insurance company to pay medical bills incurred for any incident arising out of the operating motor vehicle, including injuries to passengers or yourself, even if you were at fault for the accident. It covers deductibles and Co-Pays for alternative therapies like massage, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, and physical therapy that your health insurance does not cover.

Homeowners’ policies are also important to protect your most valuable asset. In Malibu and surrounding areas, there are often There are some common misconceptions about insurance coverage. I'm policy exclusions for floods or fires. amazed at how many sophisticated Malibu residents are unclear about California Fair Plan coverage, for basic types of insurance and the coverage they afford. example, only writes fire policies but does not include liability, so you will need an additional liability policy. Your umbrella policy should tack onto your homeowners’ policy as well. This enables you to bundle all of your insurance, including underinsured motorist, under your umbrella policy. Med pay coverstart with automobile coverage. age under your homeowners’ policy should cover injuries You need the highest possible limits that you can afford for to guests visiting your home. Most of these policies also liability. It is also essential that your policy includes unincover theft and vandalism even if something was stolen sured motorist coverage. Insurance coverage should be from you while outside of your home. equal to or greater than your net worth. A substantial judgment could result in an attachment of your assets or a garYou could always buy additional flood or earthquake insurnishment of your wages that can last far into the future. A ance. That should be determined on a cost/risk analytical homeowner should absolutely get an umbrella policy to fill basis. Oftentimes, flood, earthquake, and other types of coverage gaps in your primary policies. Umbrella policies policies are very expensive yet have limited coverage and for even millions of dollars might cost only a few hundred high deductibles. dollars a year.

LET'S

Recent statistics indicate that as many as 70% of drivers in Los Angeles have no insurance or the minimum policy allowed by law. The minimum single limit policy in California is $15,000, which is not enough to cover medical expenses in many car accident cases. Uninsured motorist coverage essentially steps into the shoes of the uninsured or underinsured third-party, or person who is responsible for the accident, and provides excess coverage beyond that driver’s policy limits. If, for example, you have $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage, the policy also acts as underinsured motorist coverage. This means that if the other party tenders their $15,000 policy limits, you can collect up to $85,000 under your own insurance policy.

Uninsured motorist property damage insurance pays to repair or replace your car if you get hit by an uninsured person. Rental car coverage provides a rental car while your car is being repaired.

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Quoting Ted Silverberg, an insurance consultant with Malibu Insurance Group, “We live in a world where it’s not IF but WHEN an insurance claim will occur that you are involved in. The peace of mind, knowing you have adequate coverage, is priceless. Take a moment to protect the things you love by consulting with an independent broker and an attorney before you need them.”

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AROUND TOWN PCH

SAND AND SEA

BY TOMMY HAWKINS

“THE

SEASON ‘TIS MY LOVELY LAMBS” SUMMER IS UPON US, THE OCEAN HAS WARMED UP AND ANGELINOS BY THE TENS OF THOUSANDS ARE HEADED TO THE BEACH. Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) has become a weekend and holiday parking lot and residents of Pacific Palisades and Malibu are braced for the mass invasion. The area merchants have rolled out the welcome mats and are basking in the constant flow of business, especially the restaurateurs.

Keep in mind that everyone who visits the local beaches doesn’t pack a picnic basket, so the next most important thing to swimming, sun bathing and digging in the sand is eating.

With your convenience in mind, I covered part of the waterfront of PCH, an eight-mile stretch from Sunset Blvd. to Webb Way and visited major restaurants along the way. I was amazed at the diversity of menus, decors, ambiance and affordability that is available. Contrary to some commonly held opinions, you don’t have to ‘go broke’ getting a good meal in Malibu.

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ture dessert – Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Seaside parking available; price range is $8 to $40.

“CONTRARY TO SOME COMMONLY HELD OPINIONS, YOU DON’T HAVE TO ‘GO BROKE’ GETTING A GOOD MEAL IN MALIBU.”

Reel Inn: Continuing north on the inland side of PCH is the rustic Reel Inn. With its corrugated tin roof and sides, this is a seafood lover’s haven.

For the past 30 years, this fresh fish market specialist has served up an incredible array of seafood at affordable prices, ranging from $5 to $25. If you like that shanty, comfortable atmosphere with tasty food, this must be the place.

Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine: If it is authentic Thai food you’re after then pay a visit to Cholada on the inland side at 18763 PCH. It is a small, quaint restaurant that serves assorted appetizers, Thai salads, rice dishes, curries, noodles and Chef’s Specials. The price range is $7 to $15.

Please enjoy your meal….

Moon Shadows: Headed back to the beach side. Moon Shadows is the popular seaside Bistro with an inviting mystique all its own. It features ocean view dining from any seat in the house. The menu includes an enticing array of appetizers, fresh fish, clam chowder, pastas, chicken, pork, and Blue Ribbon filet mignon. The price range is $10 to $30. There is both indoor and outdoor dining. Thursday through Sunday you can enjoy late evening DJ lounge music. All of this served with Italian hospitality.

Gladstones: Starting at Sunset Blvd. and PCH, Gladstones is an extremely popular landmark for over 30 years. With its ocean front profile, you are invited to enjoy a true Southern California experience. The menu includes fresh fish, raw bar, shared plates, pasta and risotto, classic entrees, sandwiches, soups (including their famous clam chowder), salads, and a full bar. The price range is $15 to $40.

The view is spectacular.

Duke’s: Aloha: for a taste of Hawaii in Malibu, be sure to visit Duke’s, named for Hawaii’s most famous citizen and father of international surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. Since 1997, Duke’s has featured a Hawaiian style lunch and dinner menu that includes seasonal fresh seafood, soups, salads, and local favorites including steaks and Surf and Turf. Their Bare Foot Bar is one of the most comfortable on the coast. Warm hospitality, good food, island ambiance….

Chart House: Moving north on PCH, just before Topanga Canyon Blvd., we dock at the oceanside Chart House Restaurant. A proud setting of distinctive dining since 1969, the menu is extensive, featuring signature fresh fish and seafood, steaks, poultry and prime rib and the wine list is impressive. Be sure to save room for their signa-

La Costa Mission: It is the upscale Mexican restaurant, just north of Las Flores Canyon. The beautifully remodeled décor matches the classic traditional Mexican cuisine, which also includes steaks and seafood. Price range is $11 to $30. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday 5 pm to 7 pm. Say hello to Gino, a nationally acclaimed chef.

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Thai Dishes: Thai Dishes has 74 authentic selections on its extensive menu. The prices are in the $5 to $23 range and there is seating inside and on the patio. The restaurant also features a Sushi Bar. Giovanni: One of the best-kept secrets in Malibu is the great Southern Italian cuisine available at Giovanni Restaurant. For the past eight years, Giovanni and his staff have served good food, good wine and provided good service. The menu includes seafood, pasta and pizza, beer and wine. The price range is $15 to $20 per person Plate: If it is earthy California cuisine you are after, then pay a visit to Plate Restaurant. All of the produce is locally, organically grown and they feature optional vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree diets. Plate offers a traditional breakfast menu, a lunch menu that includes pizza, sandwiches and wraps, plus a dinner menu that features seafood, steaks, pasta and salads. The price range is $9 to $28.

Carbon Beach Club: The sedate Carbon Beach Club is the indoor/outdoor dining beachside restaurant of the exclusive Malibu Beach Inn. The setting is upscale and stunning.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus include assorted options from the ocean, soup of the day, burgers, salads and Chef’s Specials. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian selections are available. Price range $7 to $42.

Marmalade: Located in the Malibu Country Mart at PCH and Cross Creek Road, Marmalade gets you through your day starting with a hearty breakfast and concluding with a delightful dinner. The bountiful menu includes starters, small plates, homemade soups, pastas, neighborhood entrée favorites, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Price range: $7 to $22.

Taverna Tony: How about a wonderful Greek meal in a Greek Island setting with live Mediterranean music and good wine, at Taverna Tony Restaurant at Cross Creek Road inside the Malibu Colony Mart. Tony’s menu includes traditional delicacies, fresh seafood, pasta, a variety of lamb, and an array of homemade Greek sweets. Menu items range from $7 to $40.

Tra di Noi Ristorante: Inside the Malibu Colony Mart just off Cross Creek Road where kids enjoy the swings and slides is Tra di Noi Ristorante. There you can enjoy an Italian cuisine of seafood, special meat entrees, pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches, fine wine and beer. Price range is $17-$29. Great ambiance.

Indoor and outdoor seating, and excellent service.

Café Habana: In the new wing of the Mart is Café Habana, featuring a full bar and covered cabana dining. They get you started with grilled corn, Mexican style guacamole, calamari, tuna tostada, and chicken and goat cheese quesadillas. You may select fish steak, shrimp tacos or an assortment of burritos from the main menu. Prices range from $9 to $24.

Coogie’s: Our restaurant tour ends at Webb Way and PCH inside the Malibu Colony Plaza. You can order from their full breakfast, lunch or dinner menus – from house specialties, soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers. The prices range from $8 to $24. You can always expect wholesome food and friendly service morning, noon and night.

Bui Sushi: Next door to Coogie’s is Bui Sushi, specializing in sushi, sashimi and tempura, but also includes chicken and beef entrees, hot specialties, salads and desserts. Unique bar service within warm, inviting surroundings. Price range: $4 to $25. * There are 3 more restaurants not covered in this survey; Nobu on PCH, Mr. Chow on Cross Creek and Kaishin on Webb Way. There you have it…20 restaurants in one incredible eight-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway; all providing gustatory pleasure and all awaiting your patronage.

HEALTH “A NEW STUDY HAS REVEALED THAT PEOPLE WHO DON'T DEAL WITH THEIR STRESS EFFECTIVELY ARE MORE LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER SOME FORM OF MENTAL ILLNESS 10 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD!”

TECHNOLOGIES THAT RELEASE THE CAUSE OF STRESS

BY DEEPAK CHARI, M.S. & ROOPA CHARI, M.D.

STRESS

is all around us and is a part of our daily life. It is important to know that stress is not due to the actual events that take place in our lives but is our perception or interpretation of a real or imagined threat to our body or identity.

The aging process can be sped up with excess stress due to the increase in stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which affects us mentally, emotionally, and physically. This can cause an increase in belly fat, depression, anxiety, memory loss, hair loss, decrease in hormones, muscle loss, high blood pressure, insomnia, palpitations, and food cravings. It can also weaken and suppress important systems in your body including the immune system, digestive system, and the reproductive system. A new study has revealed that people who don't deal with their stress effectively are more likely to encounter some form of mental illness 10 years down the road!

It is important to know that if our reactions to stress are determined by our perceptions or views of a situation or event, then our perceptions can be changed.

Our perceptions of the events in our life are subconscious reactions based on our beliefs, (attitudes and views usually developed from childhood).

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#)+')( -# + *1 !)+ ' ( For example a golfer may learn better techniques, but at a subconscious level is still held back by the perceptions he or she may carry about their abilities to master their game. Or in relationships, a woman may repeatedly attract abusive men because of her perceptions of her self-worth.

In order to understand the underlying causes of these stresses we combine state of the art biofeedback with voice mapping to release subconscious emotional blocks to transform your previous limiting perceptions.

These technologies are based on the body's ability to respond to subtle stimuli. Using the body's natural energetic field via a bio-communication hand unit and a person's voice, a communication link is established. Through this connection, the special software sends stimuli and then records the body's response. This conversation is called biocommunication, and it provides insights into health and wellness as well as facilitates the release of stress from the mind and body.

For example, one of our clients, Jane (not her real name), who is a singer, felt very anxious and powerless before and during her performance due to her perception that she was not good enough. After her sessions with our advanced technology, she performed in the largest hall of her career and felt very confident and powerful. The audience responded with ecstasy and she said it was the best performance she's ever done. This happened because her limiting subconscious perceptions that she was not good enough or talented enough were positively changed.

Advanced bio-communication technologies facilitate the release of subconscious and conscious emotional stress. As a result, you have a new perception of the previous stressful event. Some of the many benefits include greater peace of mind and deep restful sleep, along with increased energy, productivity, and confidence.

Business owners report greater success in their business, and even the quality of a person's voice improves so that singers, speakers, and actors perform better!

These advanced technologies can quickly release stress by transforming our perceptions, which can transform the quality of our life, health, and career.

Dr. Roopa Chari is a Board Certified integrative medical doctor in Internal Medicine and her brother Deepak Chari is an Engineer and Certified Biofeedback Specialist at The Chari Center of Health, an advanced Holistic Integrative Medical Center in Santa Barbara, CA. www.charicenter.com

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RECIPE

MANGO LASSI LASSI-A VERY POPULAR YOGURT DRINK, PROVIDES SOOTHING RELIEF IN THE HOT SUMMER! LASSI CAN BE MADE WITH SPICES SUCH AS CUMIN AND HERBS SUCH AS MINT AND CILANTRO. IT CAN ALSO BE MADE WITH FRUITS, AND MANGO LASSI IS A POPULAR DRINK IN INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE US. BY SMITA VASANT

MANGO LASSI (YOGURT DRINK) Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt • 2 ripe mangoes (cut up); can use canned mango pulp • ¼ tsp ground cardamom • 4 tsp sugar (or as needed) • ½ cup water Preparation:

Blend all ingredients together and serve over ice.

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RECIPE

KUCOCOLLINI A SUMMER WEEKEND ELIXIR INSPIRED BY KOMBUCHA, COCONUT WATER, AND THE CLASSIC BELLINI. BY OLIVIA MORGAINE

Preparation:

In a large glass mason jar, combine equal parts original Kombucha, coconut water, or a coconut tonic such as Kevita brand, and champagne, or sparkling wine (note: rose varieties add a lovely blush colour to your libation). Add two cups of fresh organic cubed peaches and oranges. Add a handful of torn fresh organic mint. Seal and place in refrigerator for one hour, up to two days. Pour into tumblers, or white wine glasses, scooping in the fruit with a spoon. Garnish with additional mint. Enjoy as the sun sets over the ocean, and don’t try to say it ten times fast if you’ve had more than two! Serves 4

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THE DILEMMA

THE DILEMMA OF CHOICE The world is constituted of three types of living beings – plant, animal, and human.

THE

plant kingdom ranges from banyan trees to creepers, flower-beds to weeds. They have a distinct character. They merely exist in the world at large exhibiting their nature. With no voluntary reaction to the world. No eyes to gaze at the environment around.

Animals have a built-in programme to live their lives. They cannot tamper with their natural constitution. A tiger cannot become a vegetarian nor a cow a flesh-eater. Eating habits apart, the behavioural pattern of each species of animals is clearly defined by their basic nature, vasanas. The creatures of each species are constituted of the same vasanas. They possess a collective nature. All lions are ferocious. So are all deer soft and tender.

is more powerful than his mind he will refuse it. If otherwise, his mind is strong and intellect weak, he would accept it. In a third possibility, if the person is not diabetic, his mind and intellect may concur and consume it.

People the world over operate more on feeling and emotion rather than by reason and judgement. Sometimes even the reasoning of the intellect is overpowered by the mind’s emotion.

To have emotions is a virtue. But it would be a grievous error to let them interfere with your intellectual judgement. That would be tantamount to human weakness. History reveals this intellectual weakness of human beings in letting their emotions overthrow discretion and judgement.

Extract from The Fall of the Human Intellect by A. Parthasarathy.

“PEOPLE THE WORLD OVER OPERATE MORE ON FEELING AND EMOTION RATHER THAN

BY REASON AND JUDGEMENT.”

The human species stands out distinct and different from all other creatures. The nature of each human being is singular. Each one is constituted of his individualistic nature, vasanas. No two humans possess the same vasanas. Consequently, each one expresses his or her own behavioural pattern.

Hence human beings have to be treated individually, not collectively as in the case of other creatures.

The behavioural pattern of animals follows their own nature. They have no choice to live apart from it. But humans are free to choose their course of life. All through life you are faced with the dilemma of choice. To get into business or profession, to marry or not to marry, to be a vegetarian or non-vegetarian etc. The problem lies not so much in making a choice but on what basis you make it. That requires a study of the forces that propel human action.

Human actions emanate from either the mind or the intellect or a combination of both. The body executes action. But the body cannot act on its own. The actions of the body are driven by either: 1. Likes and dislikes, feelings, emotions, impulses of the mind or 2. Reason, discretion, judgement of the intellect or 3. A combination of the above two.

Here is an example of the above three possibilities arising from an action. Offer a sweet to a diabetic person who is fond of sweets. His mind wants to take it. His intellect decides against it knowing that he is diabetic. If his intellect

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Paul Wright at the Buckingham Palace

"A SPECIAL HONOR FOR A MALIBUITE"

RECENTLY, MR. WRIGHT WAS NAMED IN THE QUEEN'S NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST 2013,

PUBLISHED

IN

THE

UNITED

KINGDOM. HE WAS AWARDED THE OBE (OFFICER OF THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE) IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICES TO BRITISH BUSINESS INTERESTS IN THE USA. THE AWARD CEREMONY IS KNOWN AS AN INVESTITURE.

Mr. Wright is the head of Paul J. Wright & Associates, a Malibu law firm specializing in domestic and international transactional and litigation matters.