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The Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) is proud to present its 110th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration at Angel Stadium, 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806, on Thursday, July 11, 2019. JASSC, established as a membership organization in 1909 to build meaningful relationships between Japanese and Americans, will honor two individuals who have contributed greatly to promote people-to-people relations, friendship and understanding between Japan and America. […]

Laura Meza was honorably discharged from the U.S. military after being raped and involved in active warfare. Later, she was deported to Costa Rica for crimes she committed while self-medicating away her traumas. Born in Costa Rica, Laura Meza was brought to the U.S. by her family at 5-years-old. She grew up in Maryland, received her green card at age 21, and joined the U.S. Armed Forces shortly thereafter as […]

Microbes may be responsible for the deterioration in brain function seen years after participation in football, boxing, soccer and other contact sports, and in soldiers who survive blast injuries, asserts Leslie Norins, M.D., Ph.D. in his new "Beehive Theory." His formulation was recently published in the peer-reviewed medical journal, Medical Hypotheses. The serous late sequelae of head trauma most notably include cognitive impairment and behavioral changes, even suicide. The medical […]

Conceived and founded by visionary Shaun Neff, MOON™ started with the idea that it was finally time for oral care to be reimagined in a way that would elevate your oral care routine. MOON takes the traditional, decades-old oral care routine into uncharted territory. With better design and only the best ingredients, the collection elevates the act of taking care of your teeth into an oral beauty experience. Finally – […]

Actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Zoe Saldana, has been announced as a judge of the Chivas Venture - a global competition that gives away $1 million in no-strings funding every year to the hottest social startups from around the world. The Avatar and Avengers star will join a panel of expert judges at the Chivas Venture Global Final, hosted at Europe's leading tech festival, TNW Conference, in Amsterdam, on 9th May […]

Jhpiego, an international health nonprofit affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, will honor Wyck Godfrey, President of Paramount's Motion Picture Group, and Dr. Mary Kerr, prominent Los Angeles obstetrician-gynecologist, at its April 29 gala in appreciation for the couple's outstanding philanthropic efforts to support women and families. Actor Zoe Saldana-Perego and her husband, artist Marco Perego-Saldana, will be honored that same evening with Jhpiego's 2019 Visionary Award in recognition of their […]

Ellen Lee DeGeneres, born January 26, 1958, is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and has hosted her syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, since 2003. Her stand-up career started in the early 1980s, and included a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. As a film actress, DeGeneres starred in Mr. […]

Crafter's Companion is celebrating after winning a prestigious award from US TV shopping network, HSN. The company received the Merchandising Excellence accolade, in the Home category of HSN's Vendor of the Year Awards, out of hundreds of the network's partners across various segments including food, clothing, accessories and more. HSN's annual awards celebrate the vendors that exceed expectations for the network and its customers, in addition to delivering consistent sales […]

This week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 44th annual Gracie Awards to take place May 21 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Sandra Oh, Tisha Thompson, Rachel Maddow, Connie Britton, Elizabeth Perkins, Patricia Arquette, Leah Remini, Robin Roberts, Laura Lynch, Rachel Bloom, Angela Yee, Maura Tierney, Hoda Kotb and Savannah […]