Greer's Blog

The Dalai Lama is Coming!

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2011

On May 4, the Dalai Lama will return to UCI to engage students and the community in a dialogue about global and ethical leadership, personal responsibility and compassion at the Center for Living Peace. Pricing for the Dalai Lama event will be available online here on March 22. For more information, go to livingpeace.uci.edu. In the meantime, Greer's OC received these fun pictures of Sir Richard Branson from the last Living Peace Speaker Series where more than $250,000 was raised for Virgin Unite. Sir Richard Branson was the star of the evening in full pirate regalia as he challenged entrepreneurs…

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Ska Time!

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2011

Coming in on two decades of ska punk music, genre veterans Less Than Jake is performing at the Anaheim House of Blues tonight (Feb. 21) in support of their new album TV/EP.  Their latest work, released in October, features classic television theme songs & commercials as reissues of "Losing Streak" and "Hello Rockview" are scheduled to hit shelves on March 1. Less Than Jake are accompanied to Anaheim with reggae jammers Supervillains and Off With Their Heads, an incredible punk group from Minnesota. House of Blues is at 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. in Anaheim. 714.778.BLUE (2583). (Photo Credit: Dennis Ho)

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Toshiba’s Goodwill!

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2011

I’m happy to share this eco-conscious news! As part of the 14th Annual Toshiba Classic coming up March 7-13 at Newport Beach Country Club, Toshiba is partnering with Goodwill to collect thousands of pounds of e-waste. This means that you can schlep your old electronics and leave them for recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The District in Tustin! And everyone who recycles an electronic item will receive two free tickets to the Toshiba Classic. You can also enter for a chance to win an “Electronic Home Makeover,” among many other prizes. No purchase or donations required…

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Sexiest People in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2011

OC Weekly, one of my favorite publications, the go-to resource for food, music, culture, calendar, and what’s going on around the county, just released their annual “Sex” issue. And that they named me one of the “sexiest people in OC” makes me laugh beyond belief, and thanks to them for mentioning juvenile diabetes to boot. Thanks OC Weekly, and for putting me in great company with the sexy Lee Healy, Erica Hosseini, Kobe Bryant, James and Matthew Fletcher. Check here to see who made the hot list this year!

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Dentists Pulling from the Heart Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2011

In an effort to show the love on Valentine’s Day weekend, 7 Day Dental is kicking off its first annual Dentists Pulling from the Heart Day.  A growing number of residents in OC and Los Angeles are unable to afford expensive dental procedures and 7 Day Dental will be performing tooth extractions and raise awareness of the need for better dental health care in our community. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, at the 7 Day Dental Lincoln office in Anaheim, Lestonnac Free Clinic and volunteers from Youth Leadership America will help the experienced dental team…

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