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At press time of our last issue, little did we know just how close to home ( as it read on our cover ) a post-Paris terrorist attack would be to us here in Southern California. It was not long after the Pepperdine Students ( who were in Paris during the terrorist attack ) landed at LAX, that the biggest terrorist attack since 9/11 happened on U.S. soil. A huge wake up call to our entire nation. Any and all definitions of terrorism is alive and growing in our homeland. Fourteen people murdered and 21 wounded at a Christmas party in San Bernardino, in what is now called a ‘Radicalized Islamic Terrorist attack inspired by ISIS”. The terrorists, one American born and self radicalized and his Pakistani wife posted pledges of allegiances on Facebook to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. FBI investigations have now determined that Syed Farook became radicallized long before he brought his ISIS sympathizer fiancee ( now wife ) back to the U.S., legally, on a K-1 fiancee visa. It is also being reported that Farook had an attack planned in San Bernardino as far back as 2012 with another partner but did not follow through for unknown reasons. Malibu resident David Stansfield who has been covering ISIS for The Local, is a scholar of Arabic history, lived in the Middle east and has been writing some profoundly current works dealing with the horrific manifestations of ISIS and their goal of a world Caliphate. ”Knowledge is our best protection” is the mantra of David Stansfield and his co-author Allen Waldman regarding the fight against ISIS. The Local will keep you informed on this important global issue that has hit very close to home. Our heart felt condolences to any and all victims of these senseless acts of violence against innocent victims. May knowledge and love guide you safely through the Holy Days of December.
ABOVE: The Local cover designed by Editor in Chief Cece Woods. The cover title included “Close To Home” referring to the Pepperdine students who were in Paris during the attacks and had literally escaped death by an “arbitrary decision”. The Local was delivered coincedentally the same day of the ISIS inspired attacks in San Bernardino.
BELOW: The bullet ridden vehichle that was driven by the shooters in San Bernardino.
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Depending on whom you talk to, Legacy Park is either; the most progressive environmental project in the nation or it’s a useless monumental “Weed Patch”, fire hazard and a waste of money. Whether one is pleased or saddened with Malibu’s 15 acre park in the heart of Malibu, everyone agrees that what has been developed on the old Malibu Chili Cook Off Site is better than the proposed office development that the Malibu Bay Company had planned on it’s property. Created with funding from the City, grants, and $2.5 million in private contributions from the Malibu community, the $35 million project transformed the heart of Malibu into a central park that is one of the most ambitious and innovative storm water and urban runoff projects in California. This state-of-the-art project is an environmental cleaning machine capable of capturing up to 2.6 million gallons per day of storm water. Instead of polluted water draining into the Malibu Lagoon, harming wildlife and surfers ,the urban runoff is captured for treatment and disinfection. The clean storm water is then reused for irrigation of the park. The creation of Legacy Park also restored and developed important native coastal habitats, while creating open space for passive recreation and environmental education. It offers a living learning center, informational kiosks, an outdoor classroom, a cultural interpretive center, numerous art pieces and other features to provide information and education about flora and fauna along the Southern California coast. The Malibu Cultural Arts Commission has indicated that they would like more site-specific environmental art in the park. The project calls for “the development of conceptual designs, including sites for public art and park features that would utilize water from the future wastewater treatment facility, as well as site analysis, community outreach, and conceptual schematic and master plan design.” At the next City Council Meeting December 14, the community is invited to participate in a dialogue exploring The Legacy Park Art Enhancement Plan with the goal enhancing visual focus with the addition of public art. Though many complain that Legacy Park does not resemble a traditional park where kids can play field sports, the park has earned recognition and awards for its engineering and design achievements from numerous sources, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, California Storm water Quality Association and American Public Works Association. Malibu Council Member Lou La Monte sums up the project succinctly, “Legacy Park is an efficient storm water cleaning machine that is encased in a beautiful, natural environment. It is an inviting, educational and innovative solution to keep our ocean clean using sophisticated financing and community buy-in.” What used to be a flood plain of native plants and wetlands habitat before the occupation of the Rindge’s was later transformed into productive farmland. In later years farming was abandoned, a State Highway was constructed; a north bound Chevron Gas Station (known as Bob Grieners) was built across from the other south bound Chevron Station directly across the street and both have since been dismantled. Most of us can recall the Chili Cook Off site, which was zoned as prime Commercial Development, but home to a large population of happy gophers squatting on land destined to be an urban complex of office buildings. The purchase of the site was a huge victory for rural loving residents who were adverse to the spread of urban sprawl and may be an inspiration for current and future residents to purchase other existing commercial properties in the Civic Center for open space parks. Since the defeat of Measure W, there have been renewed conversations around town entertaining the idea of developing sports fields in the Civic Center rather than on the newly acquired pristine Bluffs Park. Whether you would like Legacy Park to stay a passive park for a quiet walk and bird watching or be more inviting and dynamic with live art shows is up to the feed back we give our City Council.
If you can’t make the meeting please e-mail the City Council Members with ideas and suggestions after reviewing the the Malibu City website http://www.malibucity.org/agendacenter On the following page is a suggestion from Malibu resident Sam Hall Kaplan would like the City Council to consider concerning Legacy Park.
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LOCAL BY SAM HALL KAPLAN In Europe recently combining pleasure and work on several assignments surveying cultural tourism, and gathering grist for my commentaries on 97.5 KBU and elsewhere, I could not help but wonder if there also were some lessons for my Malibu. And indeed there were, in particular a diverting arts and entertainment experience in Edinburgh, which I suggest the city’s neophyte Cultural Arts Commission should take note or an ambitious local with a producer’s pedigree. Edinburgh of course is on a completely different scale, if not planet, with a very successful history as arguably the world’s leading festival city. That’s why I went there. Its International Festival was launched in the wake of World War Two, as a much needed celebration of the creative human spirit. It then flowered into a host of cultural happenings: music, dance, film, art, books, drama, you name it. Most interesting for me, and harboring some ideas for Malibu, is the Scottish city’s aptly named Fringe Festival. Whatever engages and entertains, be it single performers or ensembles, is material for the decidedly democratic festival. This year’s was a grand affair, hosting an amazing 50,459 performances of 3,314 shows in 313 venues across Edinburgh, in school halls, University auditoriums, a few aged theaters, churches, under tents, in public parks, private gardens, living rooms and on closed streets and dedicated sidewalks. Everywhere you wandered in the ancient city there was a peek at a production. Nearly 2.3 million tickets were issued, at modest prices, half price near curtain time, and many free. The challenge was what to see: an acclaimed company performing an act from a London bound play, a comedy team from Germany doing mime, a Korean dance troop, juggling ballet dancers, acrobatic office workers, standup comics, stand down monologists, and buskers everywhere, behind every bench and bush, and on sidewalks and streets, to be sure each spot dedicated and subject to scheduling It was all-doable, because performances were limited to an hour or so, and if you were alert to the buzz, you might score the best of the fest.The results were wild and wonderful, in part made so because the festival amazingly is open all; absolutely anyone so inspired can stage a show or event, though helping would be having a producer and securing a venue and a time slot. There are no auditions, no second-guessing by bureaucrats or politicians. It’s about having the hubris and hustling. What would you like to suggest? Can something like the fringe on a thumbnail scale work in Malibu? There are certainly scattered spaces and places that can be transformed temporarily into performance sites, schools, churches, city hall, shopping plazas, parking lots, indeed Legacy, Bluff and Trancas parks. For sure not in the crowded summer, but anytime else, thanks to our weather. Malibu already has the cache. All it needs is the creativity and flexibility. If the Cultural Arts Commission can ease its bonds with the city’s innately conservative council and faint-hearted city government, and tap its laudable commitment, become transparent, and inspire the city’s many talented incipient residents, it can happen. Speaking as a former, if briefly Disney Imaginer, needed is imagination. It is also what the ever-candid Scots in Edinburgh would say.
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LOCAL There’s always a portal that presents itself… the other morning I wandered through one of my favorites at Zuma Beach and decided to explore the rock creations there, out at the mouth of Trancas Creek, that I’ve enjoyed seeing for many years.
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John Clarity: The Yin-Yang (symbol) - typically misrepresented/misunderstood as “black and white” in opposition to each other; is actually a complementary dance of vibration polarities - - - They are in complete co-operation with each other - never in conflict or competition. This fundamental misunderstanding may be the basis of much of Humanity’s inability to celebrate its diversity; instead we accentuate and strengthen our divisions. In the entire Universe there is no fine line or clear border between dark and light - creation and destruction - up/down - good/bad - or any apparent duality. There is a dynamism that inspires only regeneration/recreation. The obsession with the (false) “borders” as “Nature’s Way” helps to justify destructive/restrictive/manipulative/exploitative behavior. Hopefully by seeing this clearly we can transcend this behavioral pattern and evolve. What energy is holding the Universe together, it can only be Love. John Clarity: It MUST be Love! And this is not “Hallmark Card” Love or any “Love” we have been taught to comprehend: THIS Love Energy that “is holding the Universe together” is also “letting it go” - bigger - wider - deeper into the absolute unknown; in unrestricted freedom. This Love is truly unconditional. Open hearts and our willingness to communicate as the ultimate tool for survival.
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John Clarity: Beyond enabling us to survive - It will enable us to THRIVE - Together. Evolution happens within the container of an open mind, giving possibility to the discovery of new ideas not yet held as truth. John Clarity: Yes!!! The beauty and the magic of “Mind” is that it is a shared phenomenon; transcending each container: And once the “possibility to discover new ideas not yet held as truth” exists; it becomes a shared probability - which then becomes a shared actuality. Will genetically modified seeds prepare the human race for a new future or do we need to protect Mother Nature’s seeds to build the Eden we all long for and wish to preserve. John Clarity: This is tricky stuff - - - As with any innovative development (and tied into the original “Yin/Yang” concept/process): The potential to enhance our quality of life with a regenerative process is always present - - - HOWEVER: Food production that becomes more and more corporatized and less and less localized is prone to becoming part of profit-driven agenda above all else - - - This can become ethically corrupted - and this is very dangerous territory when we are talking about FOOD - - - I would be curious as to what food the producers and legislators of GMO actually feed their families.
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Being silent and listening. Nature will teach us every lesson we will need to know. John Clarity: Yes - - - Nature: The Ancients RE-COGNIZED how the elements (Earth/ Water/Air/Fire) operated/cooperated in a perfect harmonious balance to bring about an abundant flourishing of mineral/vegetable/animal/human presence here on Earth. If we study even one seed - which becomes a tree/plant/flowers/fruits; which drop countless new seeds to multiply and replicate in an infinite loop - a celebration of Life in the forest: We can easily see the code of abundance in Nature. Somewhere in our evolution as a species Humanity developed a primal fear of lack/scarcity, which created a false belief of separateness from all that we are connected to. This fear may have served its purpose at a time when our heart/mind connection was out of balance. It appears that we let a fear-based intellect run the show for a few centuries. As we are (thankfully) still evolving, we can/will hopefully re-integrate a heartbased understanding of how Nature and the Universe really works/plays and we can RE-COGNIZE that we are not apart or separate from Nature - The Universe - Or each other essentially. Basically if you thrive I will better be able to thrive - If you do well I will be able to be and do better and better which will then inspire and support you and yours to continue to thrive. It is a reciprocal process (as in Nature) - - - So conflict and competition can be organically/peacefully displaced by CO-OPERATION.
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Feeling a need for a quick weekend getaway? Think Park City, Utah. Their claim to fame is you can land and ski/snowboard the same day from LAX. It’s a quick, just over an hour flight from the Los Angeles airport to Salt Lake City. In fact, three ski resorts in Park City allow skiers and snowboarders to exchange their boarding pass for a same-day lift ticket to hit the slopes fast and free. Park City is only thirty minutes from the airport and has everything you could want in a quick getaway. You can indulge in outdoor activities, spa, or just relax in the mountains. The historic town of Park City, a previous mining town, still carries all its old charm. In its heyday, the mine in the area was considered the greatest silver mine in the world. Walking through Park City you can almost feel the history and see what it was like back when hundreds of prospectors came to the town during the mining boom. We gathered up some information in our ‘Fast Five’ so you too can hit Park City in style: PLAY: 1. Ski/Snowboard - 7,300 acres of world class terrain - so many choices! 2. Attend Sundance Film Festival in January - the largest independent film festival in the United States 3. Go for a bobsled ride on the Comet at Utah Olympic Park - I’ve been and its insane! 4. Stroll the many Art Galleries on Main Street - you will be inspired 5. Take the Funicular up to the St. Regis Bar and try the 7452 Bloody Mary best ever! EAT/DRINK: 1. Riverhorse on Main - one of the oldest and most distinguished on Main Street. Utah’s first restaurant to receive the prestigious Dirona Award 2. Handle - local and regional ingredients. Try the Romanesco 3. Fletcher’s - start downstairs in the lounge, slowly make your way up to dinner 4. Yuki Yama Sushi - creative and fresh sushi - try sitting at the bar with your sushi chef 5. The No Name Saloon on Main Street - the best bar in Park City three years running. “Helping people forget their names since 1903” SHOP: 1. My favorite store in PC - Flight Boutique 2. Burn’s Cowboy Shop 3. Dolly’s Bookstore 4. Roots (Main Street) 5. Tanger Outlet Center
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There is good potential for an extended period between then and up to the week of Christmas, for several storms to move through with sufficient moisture and dynamics for moderate to heavy snowfalls for many areas across the western US. Conditions should shape up petty good for many locations. We may be trending toward large-scale high pressure ridging (aloft) across the west before Christmas Day, indicating clearing skies for most areas of the western US, but also fresh snow for most areas after a busy pattern. The El Nino SST pattern is strong, right now, and it looks like we will see a VERY strong El Nino continue this winter, possibly stronger than the 1997-1998 version, which is the strongest (in terms of SST anomaly) on record since 1950. This set-up would usually cause heavier rain and snow across California (mainly southern and central, including Tahoe, but especially including Mountain High and Big Bear, as the epic 1997-1998 season can attest to) and the southwest US this winter. Do not expect much across southern California until mid-January or so. This would be a vast improvement for Tahoe-Mammoth. Southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico usually do well, including Taos Ski Valley, who had a great season in 2014-2015 with the weak El Nino(ish) anomaly. Aspen is in between, and we would say average snowfall should be expected at Aspen-Snowmass in 2015-2016, which would make for a good year. We will be monitoring the progress of this right here, stay tuned...
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WHITE LIGHTNING MICK FANNING WINS SUNSET VANS TRIPLE CROWN BY STEVE WOODS
Professional surfer, Mick Fanning ( a.k.a “White Lightening” ) of Australia, who survived a dramatic Great White Shark attack seen around the world this summer, claimed his first event victory in Hawaii at the Vans World Cup of Surfing. After more than a decade of trying, Fanning won the second stage of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at Sunset Beach. This is the final Qualifying Series of the 10,000 point event of the year and always a favorite of the world’s best surfers. Fanning, 34, took down a star-studded field of Champion Tour surfers for the victory: Julian Wilson (AUS), John John Florence (HAW) and Matt Wilkinson (AUS), who placed second through fourth respectively. Fanning only surfed a total of three waves in the 35-minute heat - the least of all the finalists, for an insurmountable combined score of 15.20. Waves were excellent for the duration of the day at 2- to 3-times overhead brushed clean by off-shore winds. With 13 minutes left on the clock, Fanning sat in fourth place, but jumped up to first after garnering a near-perfect 9.87 for a standing barrel combined with a huge re directional wrapping cutback. This win marks the completion of the second gem of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, and further solidifies Mick’s world reign.
WADE CARMICHAEL CONQUERS 2015 HAWAIIAN PRO Underdog Wade Carmichael, 23, conquered the 2015 Hawaiian Pro, the first jewel of the Triple Crown at Haleiwa, jumping over 40 spots in the Qualifying Series rankings to 13th and is well on his way to joining the 2016 Championship Tour (CT) if he secures a good result at the upcoming Vans World Cup of Surfing. In the final heat of the event, Carmichael defeated Filipe Toledo, Ezekiel Lau and Dusty Payne, with a series of powerful maneuvers in the small-to-medium wave faces. With Wade’s win at the first Triple Crown jewel in Haleiwa, it has earned him a spot in the third jewel of the Triple Crown at the Pipeline Masters. The third jewel of the Triple Crown will culminate at the Pipeline Masters and Mick Fanning, who is leading the point ranking and could walk away with his fourth world title if he can out surf 5 other surfers who are also in contention for the world title. As The Local goes to print Jack Robinson from Australia and North Shore Local Jamie O’Brian battled huge chunky Pipeline conditions in the trials invitational and earned a spot to compete as spoilers against the world’s best professional surfers.
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Big wave charger, Billy Kemper, of Maui has won the World Surfing League Big Wave Tour called the Peʻahi Challenge held December 6th with 40’ to 50’ faces at the infamous big wave location. This marks the first Big Wave Tournament Event at Peʻahi, famously known as “Jaws,” with competitors paddling into the gigantic swell and no tow-assist allowed except for rescues. A collection of the world’s best and fittest big wave gladiators courageously entered an aquatic arena that would have made the average surfer paddle to the nearest mountaintop or desert for safety. The historical event was held on a day that showcased the limit of paddle-in surfing, without the use of jet ski tow-in assist and because of the fact that waves were so large and dangerous, competitors were required to wear flotation devices that would inflate if the surfer chose to pull a rip cord allowing the surfer to rise to the surface. In the 100-foot deep channel next to the Jaws Reef, were a flotilla of support boats, adrenaline pumped spectators, and jet skis, many of which searched acres of turbulent white water and rescued surfers after the numerous epic wipeouts. Only one surfer, Mark Matthews, suffered injuries to his shoulder after one horrendous take down by a monstrous wall of angry water but was rescued before the current was able to wash him into the jagged lava cliffs. Behind the heroics of Billy Kemper in the finals were legends Albee Layer in 2nd, Greg Long 3rd, Ian Walsh 4th, Gabriel Villaran 5th and Shane Dorian 6th. And, just to note that Shane Dorian easily got the best wave of the day but unfortunately it was before the contest started early in the morning when the swell was at its biggest. The next big wave contest could occur in Oregon, Europe or Todos Santos Baja Mexico depending on forecasted code red alerts. With El Nino in full swing erupting out of the North Pacific the likely hood of an Oregon Challenge Nelscott Reef, Lincoln City, Oregon is likely for the waiting period October 15 - February 28th 2016.
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Why only one day for small businesses? Here are five great reasons to SHOP LOCAL everyday: 1) Economic Impact: Studies have found that locally owned stores generate much greater benefits for the local economy than national chains do. Significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from OTHER local businesses, service providers and farms (known in economic terms as the “rippling effect”) continuing to strengthen the whole economic base of the community. With local businesses also owned by locals less locals leave the location and in return invest back into the community usually for a good length of time. One study states, “On average, 48 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses was re-circulated locally, compared to less than 14 percent of purchases at chain stores. Source: http://www.amiba.net/resources/multiplier-effect/ 2) Local Character: Keeps the character of the town in tact: Malibu’s unique and one-of-a-kind businesses are integral to our character. The Malibu “Way of Life” and style are world known and we keep this brand strong and alive buy supporting our local stores, restaurants, bars etc. that naturally express the Malibu culture. Small businesses with local character such as Neptune’s Net; Planet Blue; Pinnacle’s; Malibu Farm; Sunlife Organics; Becker; Canvas; Room at The Beach; Lilly’s Café; Bui Sushi; Bank of Books; The Sunset Restaurant and Moonshadows and Traverna Tony’s all come to mind. Let’s keep them here and keep them strong as we all benefit. 3) Jobs: Buying local keeps jobs local: without small businesses running here in Malibu the jobs go elsewhere. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in the community and provide the most jobs to residents. In fact, 8 million jobs have been created since 1990 by small businesses. 4) Environment and Costs: Less environmental impact and less City costs: Local businesses make local purchases, use less transportation, locate in town generally creating less congestion, less pollution, less environmental impact for the town. Additionally, “Big Box” stores are know to increase city costs road maintenance, police, fire etc. and can exceed the local tax revenue generated by these stores resulting in a net loss to taxpayers. Whereas local businesses require little infrastructure investment and usually make more effective and efficient use of public services compared to nationally owned stores. 5) Over-all Prosperity: You have heard it before but we will say it again investing in your local, independently owned business is investing in your town. Economic research proves it, skilled works, entrepreneurs, artists, business owners are more likely to settle in a local community that preserves its character, is distinct from other more homologous communities. We will leave you with this statistic: “Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.” Content Source: http://www.amiba.net/resources/multiplier-effect/ The Local Malibu – Live Local. Shop Local. Act Local
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CREATING POSITIVE HABITS ALL IT TAKES IS 1 DAY TO MAKE A CHANGE AND SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT TO KEEP IT. BY TED MCDONALD The holiday season is upon us and most of us will be making excuses about why we can cheat on our diet, or why it’s okay to skip our exercise routine, or our meditation practice. “Well, it’s the holidays,” we tell ourselves. ‘Everything goes to hell in a hand basket’, I think is the phrase. We allow ourselves to binge at the holiday party, have that holiday smoke, or hurt ourselves in some other way. Of course, New Year’s Eve is the ultimate excuse to become a mess. Then we try to reset on January 1. It might work for a few days or a couple of weeks, but never seems to last. There are so many studies about motivation and what it takes to create lasting change. From experience, I can tell you that once you commit, all it takes is 1 day. If you can do something for 1 day, you can do it for a week, 30 days, or the rest of your life. And I’m living proof of that level of commitment. I quit drinking over 20 years ago, quit smoking 18 years ago, and have a full commitment to being physically active, meditating, and staying healthy, for the rest of my life. Without the daily commitment, you can make a change for a while, then fall off the wagon and be worse off then when you started. I’m not saying it’s horrible to reward yourself once in a while. I’m saying we need to upgrade our reward system. Instead of binge drinking, now I find pleasure in some dark chocolate and the occasional pumpkin spice muffin. It’s a simple change, yet most of us make such a big deal about New Year’s resolutions. Accountability is also huge. This year I’m setting up a 30 day challenge for anyone interested in making a change. If you’re not willing to fully commit to making a change, this is not for you. Just remember, if you can make the change for 1 day, you can make it for 30 and that’s how we shift the trajectory. I’ll be sending out a daily email with motivational quotes, encouragement to eat right, exercise, meditate and stay grateful for what you have. You will join a private Facebook group of others that will be taking part in the same program, so there will be incredible camaraderie and support. I’ll set up a weekly accountability webinar to answer questions for everyone and make sure we get over the typical stumbling blocks. Simply ask yourself, “Am I ready to make a positive change in my life?” It’s not easy. It takes real commitment and if you look around, most people are comfortable being “fine.” I’m doing fine, they tell themselves, when they know damn well that they have the power to be doing awesome and living a life out of this world! Whether you join us or commit on your own, find the obstacles and use them as bait to move toward and change your life! Message me on Twitter @teddymcdonald or call 5 point yoga at 310455-6681 for details. Either way have an amazing life! You deserve it!
WELLNESS What does probiotic mean? The root of the word probiotic comes from the Greek words pro, meaning “promoting,” and biotic, meaning “life.” Why take them? With more nuerons in our gut then our brain, probiotics balance the good and bad bacteria...it’s essential! The “good” bacteria that lives in your gut can aid digestion, and boost your health. Research suggests they are responsible for a variety of benefits including supporting the immune system, relieving depression and helping to prevent obesity. Everyone’s microbiome is different, there’s much we don’t know. But what we do know is that the most fundamental influence in terms of the gut bacteria are the food choices we make.
A HEALTHY DOSE OF BACTERIA? 9 PROBIOTIC FOOD CHOICES BY DIANA NICHOLSON
8 PROBIOTIC FOOD SOURCES 1. Yogurt - Made from bacteria that ferment the natural sugars in milk, yogurt is a classic food that just about everyone has had before. Choose plain yogurt with no flavors, colors or other additives. 2. Kefir - A popular drink in much of Europe. Kefir’s fermentation process breaks down the lactose in milk, creating a lactose free product. You can also find kefir made from soy, coconut, or rice milk. You can drink Kefir alone or use it as a substitute for milk in recipes. 3. Miso - A traditional Japanese spice found in many of their traditional foods. Miso can be made into a soup (as you’ve seen if you’ve ever been to a Japanese restaurant), spread on crackers, use it anywhere you’d use butter, or just about anywhere you want. 4. Fermented Cabbage - Sauerkraut and kimchi are both fermented cabbage products offering the healthy kind of bacteria or probiotics. Sauerkraut is the German version and kimchi is the Korean version of this fermented cabbage. 5. Tempeh - Hailing from Indonesia this fermented soybean product is another source of probiotics. Tempeh is created by adding a tempeh starter to soybeans. A cake-like product. You can eat tempeh raw or by boiling it and eating it with miso or soy sauce. It can also be used as a substitute for meat in a stir fry meal. 6. Brine Cured Olives - An excellent source of probiotic. Select a product that is organic from a company that advertises probiotics. Make sure they don’t contain sodium benzoate. You can eat the olives by themselves as a snack or include them in your favorite recipes. 7. Salted Gherkin Pickles - These fermented tasty treats are also a little recognized source of probiotics. Again, choose a manufacturer that uses organic products. If you can find a local maker you’ll be getting some of the best probiotics for your health. 8. Fermented Cheeses - Cheeses are created by fermentation. The fermentation process can take a few days or a few years depending on the specific desired end product. The end result? Cheese. Aged cheeses may have more beneficial bacteria. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Even though it isn’t classified as a probiotic, Apple Cider Vinegar Is great for controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and even weight loss! It also contains more than 90 different nutrients. Drinking a tablespoon each day or using it as a salad dressing will help with digestion in a similar fashion as probiotics. The pectin it contains helps the body break down foods. Drinking water mixed with apple cider vinegar 30 minutes to an hour before a meal can improve digestion. HISTORY: Apple Cider Vinegar has actually been used for thousands of years. Babylonians used it as a tonic in 5000 B.C., Egyptians used it in 3000 B.C., and Samurai warriors used it 1200 B.C.. Hippocrates also recommended apple cider vinegar over 400 years ago. So, this ancient fermented remedy is in good company. For postmenopausal women, the risk of bone loss is greater than in younger women. A supplement of apple cider vinegar has magnesium, silicone and calcium which have all been linked to sustaining bone mass.
Pilates instructor Diana Nicholson trained under Master Teacher, Marie Jose Blom Lawrence at “Long Beach Dance and Conditioning” She is a certified “Health Coach” from “The Institute for Integrative Nutrition” and a graduate of the California Healing Arts College”, as well as Yoga Certified through UnityOneYoga.
Keep in mind that nutrition is the only science that the opposite can be proven, so draw your own conclusions.
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SKINCARE TO GET YOU THROUGH SNOW SEASON Sparkling snow is one of winter’s great perks, but it sure is hard to keep that dewy winter glow. Between the home heating dryness and windy temperatures outside it can suck the life out of your skin. It means we have work just little bit harder to get our glow game on. Having a humidifier on in the winter months is a game changer! It puts back moisture in your environment especially if you are running the heater a lot. Another great little winter tool is dry body brushing; there are so many benefits from adding to your daily routine, it stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Also, Vitamin C is also another great winter savior, taking it daily internally and also applying a good serum to your face (containing high amounts of vitamin C) will brighten and bring luminosity. With all the trends on the high fashion catwalk at the moment it’s all about fresh skin, the no make-up, make-up look. Dewy skin with just a hint of concealer. We all know one of the best things do in the winter is stay active, whether its Soul Cycle class or an incredible hike through the Malibu Mountains or even a great paddle boarding session. There is nothing better for your complexion and mindset than at least forty-five minutes of activity a day.
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HOLIDAY HOME-SMOKED SALMON with Sriracha-Yuzu Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise Sauce and Micro Basil and Pomegranate Seeds by Chef Lisa Stalvey Serves 40-60 people 3-4 sides of Wild Salmon (2 to 2 ½ pounds each with skin on) Himalayan Salt and Lemon Pepper, to taste (OR if you’re baking use the smoked salt and lemon pepper.) Directions: Start your Traegar on smoke your salmon for 35-40 minutes if using a Traegar smoker. Then turn it up to 300 degrees and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove from the grill and let them rest. You should be able to smoke them all at the same time on the standard size smoker depending on the size of the filets, but if not,do 2 at a time. You can smoke these the day or two before your party. Note: I use a Taegar Smoker and Applewood pellets. If you don’t have a smoker, use smoked salt instead of Himalayan salt and bake your salmons instead. Or, if you have a barbecue, you can use wood chips if you have a trough for them. Follow directions for your barbecue on how to smoke your salmon.
Sriracha-Yuzu Green peppercorn Mayonnaise Sauce 1 cup olive oil mayonnaise ¼ cup Sriracha Sauce Mix together and set aside. Garnish: Yuzu- Green Peppercorn Sauce (available at Jim’s Market of Fallbrook) 1 box micro basil, cilantro or kale 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2-3 lemons, thinly sliced Presentation for Your Display: First, place parchment paper on the table so I could place the food directly on the table. I also used cute cheese paper on top of that for a rustic feel. I then started thinking about placement, to create a painting, so to speak, on the table. First was the salmon, using this as the center of the design. Spread the top with the Shiracha mayonnaise liberally, the sprinkled the pomegranate seeds on top and around and then the micro basil or whichever micro herb is available. Lastly, finish with thinly sliced lemons. Additionally, I served speck and Bresola purchased from Bristol Farms and feel free to add more types of cured meats like soppraseta, salami or prosciutto. Go all out for your Charcuterie display. I also made spinach frittata ‘muffins’ in muffin cups, Hans Rockenwagner Pretzel Loaf sliced and mini brioche rolls from Gelsons, horseradish and honey mustards, assorted fabulous cheeses like Humboldt Fog, Manchego and Truffle Goat but feel free to use your favorites with assorted olives, honeycomb, macerona almonds, Rainforest crackers, etc. I also served cold asparagus with homemade dill rye croutons and shredded eggs, drizzled with raspberry balsamic glaze. The whole idea is to be creative and enjoy doing it. Enjoy the Holidays!
HOLIDAY TAMALES Continuing the tradition of serving authentic Mexican food since 1946, Casa Escobar, across from the Malibu Pier, is offering their Holiday Tamales for a limited time. Enjoy traditonal tamales with a variety of different sauces such as Chocolate Mole and Escobar family favorite, “Donna Rosa” sauce. Tamales are sold by the half dozen and are a perfect addition to your holiday party menu. Available until Jan. 2. To order call Casa Escobar 310.456.1999
ART
ART BASEL
By Lifestyle/Arts Editor CLAUDIA TAYLOR
MIAMI 2015
Among the fantasmagorical hub-bub that was #ABMB 2015: A veritable southern swamp of all things interesting in the visual art world-representing over 4000 artists and 267 of the world’s top galleries, spread over what seems like the entire intracoastal waterways of the Miami South Beach area. Bringing together wealthy art buyers from all over the world for four days that can seem like a week, (Dec 3-6) Starting at 11:am and going till late late after parties with slamming superstar DJ’s in totally decked out “tents” on the beach. Gather that much star power in one area and think branding beyond artists: new hotels, restaurants, and product launches up to your eye lids. As for art- ART BASEL is the Big Daddy and definitely the blue chip must see.
Miami all aglow during Art Basel 2015
Give yourself a full day to explore the main Art Basel Fair at the Convention Center, otherwise you’re likely to miss trophy works by the biggest names of the 20th century. (We visited before the much reported and so bizarre stabbing took place– visitors thought it was performance art until the very real blood spilled all over the floor). The week got off to a blazing start with the opening party for Guess + Flaunt Magazine, hosted by Luis Barajas, honoring actor/ director Susan Traylor and Jeffry Levy’s avant garde film ME at Jason Pomeranc’s new NAUTILUS , a SIXTY HOTEL. Dinner in the swanky Driftwood Room was followed by a jamming DJ set by the Martinez Brothers and an LED screening of the film ME. The after party on the beach in a tricked out tent, with tunes by Pusha T, saw local artists and designers Laddie Dill and Pamela Barrish, Beryl’s Petra and Sigmar Berg, Lindsay Nobel and Niki Woehler rocking the dance floor.
Claudia Taylor, right with artist Niki Woehler
Not to be missed was the Rem Koolhaas designed FAENA HOTEL with it’s DAMIEN HIRST gold plated Mastodon and its VIP amber lit living room lounges where the beautiful people just get up and bust the moves - no dance floor required! Favorite installation this year has to be the GAGOSIAN/DEITCH show UNREALISM in the upscale Moore building in the Design District- four floors of exquisitely curated figurative works.
Dealer Tim Nye with work by Ronald Davis
Gold Mastodon by Damien Hirst at the FAENA HOTEL
Over at the UNTITLED FAIR, bi-coastal dealer Tim Nye was warmed by his sale of Pacific Standard Time artist Ronald Davis works to Sylvester Stallone. Also of note: wonderful standout gallerists Diane Rosenstein from LA, and Bravin Lee from NYC. NADA ART FAIR – held at the Fontainebleau Hotel - is a glimpse of what the emerging talents are up to- and judging by the heavy activity on the floor, collectors were grabbing up the works as fast as they could. The PULSE show had Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station gallerists SHOSHANA WAYNE holding court among others. Locals seen on the scene: Malibu powerhouse Chris Cortazzo, interior designer Janette Mallory, restauranteur Franco Simplicio, Dianne Burnett, art handler extraordinaire Eric Bonwitt, and Venice yogi / DJ Kishan Shah rocking it at the SOHO HOUSE beach tent. Favorite off-the-beaten-path Restaurant Hits: festive DRUNKEN DRAGON designed by L.A. based STUDIO COLLECTIVE, hidden in an unmarked mini mall, and the millennial groovy hangout FREEHAND. https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach
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