Don't Worry, They Will!

This long-lasting friendship formed at John Muir High School has evolved into a event-planning company making a name for itself locally: Miller Hawkins Productions. The perfectly organized pair tackle events ranging from intimate dinners for close friends to business expos. But their very first job remains one for the record books...


Postcards from the Pyramids

Take in the sun and sights in Egypt, the hot spot for travel this year, according to Angel Castellanos, manager at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore and Outfitters. This beautiful North African country borders the Mediterranean, and offers a diverse experience that will fulfill any traveler's interests.

Sharpe's Rare Books is a Rare Find
Michael Sharpe and his team of expert antiquarian librarians buy and sell first editions out a beautifully-restored, two-story South Marengo Ave. home-turned-office. On his shelves are first editions of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Thoreau's "Walden" and Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre," just to name a few.  

Art From Earth
Nothing in the artworld is quite as sensual as wet clay rushing through your fingers. Soft, pliable, liquidy at times, when fired clay becomes hard and timeless, resistant and impervious. Xiem Clay Center is a modern center with clean, well-eqipped studio which teaches classes, studios artists, and opens its gallery doors to artlovers to experience its fired- and non-fired objets.

For the Love of Man’s Best Friend

"People saw our collar said, 'Oh, can you make me one?'" says Rick Fredland of Pasadena's Tazlab. "Finally we had so many people saying, "Gosh, I get it, I want one for my dog!" that we just knew we should start manufacturing them."

Fireproof Your Valuables

If you have decided to protect your home, then you’re probably considering some kind of home security system. Protecting your house from robbery using spy cameras, lighting or sound alarm systems is a great idea. However, even these powerful security tools will not be able to protect your most valuable data in 100% of the cases.

High-end Luxury in Historical Bissell House B&B

For high-end luxury and comfort, the 119-year old Bissell House B&B on South Orange Grove Avenue has every detail attended to - right down to a lace-covered hot water bottle.

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Automotive: Need for Speed — the Turbocharger Way

To increase the power from your car engine, you can increase the size of the engine, or increase the pressure of the air in the intake manifold using a supercharger or a turbocharger. Increasing the sheer size of your car's engine will give you more power, but will also result in higher fuel consumption (and costs) as well as a heavier engine.