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Best-Selling Physicist Brian Greene returns to Soka

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2019

Critical Conversations at Soka, a distinguished speakers series featuring artists, instigators, and thought-leaders, features best-selling physicist Brian Greene on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Named “The single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world,” by The Washington Post, Dr. Greene will discuss “The Creative Spark: Unleashing the Drive to Innovate,” sharing wild stories from the frontiers of science that demonstrate how staying the course while shedding expectations, maintaining individuality while working collaboratively, and accepting failure while pushing for success – all coalesce to spark innovative results in academics, business, and science. Dr. Greene’s talk will be followed by a conversation…

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An Anglophile’s Dream Store

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2019

If you're from England, or merely traveled there, you'll be happy to find some of your favorite English foods at The British Grocer in Fullerton. The charming store carries homemade Yorkshire pudding, scones, clotted cream, Irish soda bread, British style beef bangers, steak & kidney pie, beef & onion pie, ginger beer, Lucozade (energy drink), Ribena (blackcurrant drink), Shandy Bass (Bass beer & lemonade), Tango (soft drink - orange, cherry). You can also get your fill of The Olde Ship Chicken Pot Pies, Cadbury chocolate spread/drink mix, jams, marmalade, English Tea, canned ketchup baked beans, and more from England. They…

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Oggi’s Celebrates National Pizza Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2019

Everyone’s favorite foodie holiday, National Pizza Day, is on Saturday, February 9, and the best place to celebrate in Orange County is at Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza! With over a dozen mouth-watering pizzas to choose from, along with a build-your-own option, Oggi’s in Fullerton, Garden Grove, and Mission Viejo will offer cleverly named pizzas inspired by various sporting events including The Sports Fan (homemade pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, green bell peppers, roasted garlic, and jalapeños), Triathlon (brushed with their garlic olive oil sauce and topped with all-natural chicken breast, crispy bacon, iceberg lettuce, sliced avocado,…

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FInal Days Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ Floor Sample Sale

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2019

This is the last week of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ Floor Sample Sale with a great selection of merchandise marked up to 90% off!  They have some amazing upholstery, tables, storage, accessories, rugs, lighting and artwork at incredible prices.  Also, if you don’t find a special floor sample, they are offering an extra 10% above our 20% Off Comfort Club pricing on any regular priced order with a combination of Upholstery and Tables/Storage.  This is a total of 30% OFF your regular priced order.  Now is the time to place any orders you have been considering to take advance…

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Adya’s annual Aphrodisiac-inspired cooking class

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2019

Who’s in the mood for love? Adya’s annual Aphrodisiac-inspired cooking class is this Saturday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m! If you’ve been to this class, you know that our focus is mood-boosting ingredients and qualities meant to induce sensuality! Here’s the menu for the class: - Pumpkin Seed & Chile Crusted Salmon - Asparagus with Lentils & Avocado - Saffron Rice - Spiced Fig Tart with Cardamom & Honey Yogurt Join the Valentine’s Day-inspired class at ADYA Anaheim - it is $35 per guest and includes lunch accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, lassi or chai!…

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