Hallelujah
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Welcome, President Obama, our hope for economic revival, universal health care and peace.
Note: Photo taken at the Arlington during the Inauguration, January 20, 2009.
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Welcome, President Obama, our hope for economic revival, universal health care and peace.
Note: Photo taken at the Arlington during the Inauguration, January 20, 2009.
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The early bird doesn't only catch the worm.
On Saturday mornings at about 7:00 a.m. you can witness local fishermen selling their fresh catch next to their working boats. Experience the unusual sites and smells. Check out the trash barrels and kiddie pools filled with live (kids love the sharks) and freshly caught local fish as anxious consumers including restauranteurs plan the evening meal.
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There's no law that says that you have to be under 50 to love pizza. My octogenarian dad ate as much pizza as he could, savoring the best that LA chain Numero Uno had to offer.
Okay, so he wasn't a gourmet. But he'd travel 20-30 minutes to have a slice.
The Mesa folks don't have to trek that far. At one intersection, Cliff and Meigs, we have 4 places to get fresh pizza. And soon there will be an even 5!
How much pizza can the Mesa consume?
Really, Giovanni's, think about what you're doing. Consider adding Greek to your menu. Then maybe you'll get my business.
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Introduced by Steve Cohen at Congregation B'nai B'rith, Santa Barbara, and moderated by the Chair of the Israel Committee of Santa Barbara, Peter Melnick, a panel of 4 discussed the Israel-Gaza conflict and explored ways to promote peace on Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League in Santa Barbara, Cynthia Silverman shared her observations as former USAID logistic coordinator stationed in Gaza and the West Bank, June, 2005 - December 2007. According to Ms. Silverman:
Both Israeli and Gaza citizens want peace.
Israel is at war with Hamas, the terrorist organization that has a stranglehold on Gaza and is not fighting against innocent victims.
Peace cannot ensue until Hamas agrees to negotiate.
Nabil Alshurafa, a PhD candidate at UCLA and volunteer at the Muslim Public Affairs Council, added:
Every time militant forcer (by Israel) is implemented, resistance groups emerge. "We can bomb the world world to pieces by cannot bomb to peace."
Peace cannot take place until political, social and economic ills are addressed and resolved.
Former Executive Vice President of the Chicago Board of Rabbis as well as founding Executive Direcotr of the Association of Reform Zionists of America, Rabbi Ira Youdovin assumed the post of chair of the Santa Barbara Jewish Community Relations Council. He elaborated on the following concepts:
Israel and Gaz share a common enemy and that enemy is the terrorist organization, Hamas.
In order to promote peace, Hamas needs to amend its resolution to destroy the state of Israel. Furthermore, Iran needs to back off confronting Israel.
Neither Israel nor its adversaries should come to the bargaining table as a "defeated people."
Finally, there must be some kind of international intervention.
The current Director of Global Jewish Education at the New Community Jewish High School in West Hills, Yoav Ben-Horin, werved multiple positions, among them as Lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces and as a Harvard University professor on the political development of the modern Middle East and the Arab-Israel conflict. He believes that:
Israel targets militants, not innocent Palestinians. Loss of life is inevitable when Hamas uses hospitals and schoolyards to install Hamas headquarters and launch rockets.
Violence has its value if it brings both sides to the peace table.
A 2-state solution is the best solution.
Jews need to take a look at the intricacies of Hamas and what strengthens or weakens it.
The audience expressed concerns about:
The lack of an outspoken moderate Moslem voice opposing terrorism.
Educating young Palestinians for peace.
And I'd like to know how we, as Americans, can interrupt funds earmarked for all terrorist organizations.
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Where can a 50something go to get a work out specially created for herself without paying exorbitant fees charged by personal trainers?
Armed with a B.A. in dance (UCSB) and an AFAA certification as instructor and personal trainer, owner of Tone-Up Santa Barbara Suesan Lazarus Pawlitski runs a tight ship (and lives on a boat in the harbor!) at 29 W. Calle Laureles, across from the big Long's drugstore on State Street. She has toned up hundreds of over-50 Santa Barbarians (including yours truly) in her boutique studio for over 29 years.
Consistency is the key.
"Muscles don't grow old. They grow lazy," she asserts. "There's no reason women can't become more attractive, energetic and stronger with age."
Tone-Up is for women only. I know, guys, it's doesn't seem fair but what can I do?
Susan Levine is a boomer
web entrepreneur and founder of http://www.50somethinginfo.com/, the one stop
source of pre-screened information dedicated to our 50something lifestyle. The
unique human-powered vertical search engine is dedicated to delivering the best
of the net to adults 50 years old and better. Visit http://www.50somethinginfo.com for comprehensive Boomer and Senior information and resources.
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Run, don't walk, to the soonest Santa Barbara Newcomers Club membership meeting at Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Besides forming lifelong relationships, you'll be able to explore the hidden secrets of the city you'll come to know and love like the natives do.
Don't delay joining a committee and participating in events. Find out about Santa Barbara's food, art and music scene. Attend house parties and see how others transplanted themselves on America's Riviera. Take part in community service, local heritage, games, gardening, book clubs and dance. Find walking, hiking, cycling, tennis and golf partners.
Go now and connect with many 50+. You'll thank me for it.
Susan Levine is a boomer web entrepreneur and founder of http://www.50somethinginfo.com/, the one stop source of pre-screened information dedicated to our 50something lifestyle. The unique human-powered vertical search engine is dedicated to delivering the best of the net to adults 50 years old and better. Visit http://www.50somethinginfo.com for comprehensive Boomer and Senior information and resources.
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We 50somethings have raised our children and have nudged them to exercise their wings. But we still need to keep close tabs on mom or dad. We've worked most of our lives. But we are probably beyond our "most productive" years. We've paid our share of taxes. And we have witnessed our savings diminish to the point that we are extremely fearful about outliving our resoures. We find enjoyment in movies, books, eating, getting together, learning, self-improvement, eating, politics, religion, hobbies, cards, health and fitness, and you-guessed-itt--eating. We reserve bragging rights about our grandkids. We like good deals, Medical ailments are a necessary nuisance. We are building retirement, estate, and travel plans. And some of us are embarking on new careers.
With you help, I begin my never-ending trek to find what's great in Santa Barbara for the over-50 year olds. This includes early bird specials, where to get a flu shot, how to volunteer for an organization, where to take visitors, how to fight an identity scam, where to get an advance directive, who's who in estate planning, where to find a gym, personal trainer or body worker, and great places to share an inexpensive meal.
Note: Above is a photo of the one of the contestants in the famous Dog Parade of Santa Barbara last June, an event you won't want to miss!
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