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Under the Sun, Wealth Management

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2011

When it comes to managing your investments, let the boutique firm, Sun Group Wealth Partners, take care of you. The Irvine-based company brings more than 25 years of collective advisory experience, serving businesses executives of Fortune 500 companies, Hollywood elite, and nonprofits throughout the West Coast. The exemplary team co-founded by Winnie Sun (our favorite investment expert) expertly aligns clients’ financial lives with their individual goals for the future. A complimentary meeting with Sun Group Wealth Partners will be an enjoyable, no-pressure experience, and its services range from investment management to charitable giving. Leave your checkbook at home, and make…

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Mom’s Furniture Swap at Studio Chameleon!

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2011

In honor of Mother’s Day, Studio Chameleon in Newport Beach is partnering with domestic violence shelter Human Options through May. It’s accepting gently used furniture donations that will go to women in crisis and you’ll receive 25% off the purchase of furniture. Studio Chameleon will pick up your old piece at delivery of your new one! (Furniture delivery is offered within a 15-mile radius.) After all donations are received, owner Eve Lowey will also work with women to help them decorate their apartment. These women will be getting furniture to help rebuild their lives, along with Eve's expertise and 30…

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Interview with Aaron Sorkin!

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2011

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin holds a Q&A event, at the 2011 Newport Beach Film Festival in the Lido Theatre. Sorkin is the writer of "A Few Good Men," "The American President" and "The Social Network," as well as the award-winning television series "The West Wing." "The Social Network, earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as a Golden Globe, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award, Writers Guild Award and the USC Scripter Award. The film, directed by David Fincher, was named Best Drama at the Golden Globes.

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DealGooder for JDRF!

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2011

We are especially loving DealGooder now through May 15. You know the drill, the company searches out great daily deals for you,  only this one gives 50% of its profits to chosen charity. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is their featured nonprofit for the next few weeks. There’s  a great lineup of OC businesses that are offering specials on food, fashion, fitness and hair treatments for you, and 50% of DealGooder’s profits will go to JDRF to fund research for a cure to type 1 diabetes and its complications. Details of the deals are at dealgooder.com.  You’ll save at the new…

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Crossing Off Your To Do List!

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2011

Imagine having more relaxing time for yourself, friends and family. You can by putting your to-do list in the most capable hands in Orange County and reduce the stress in your life. Consider Janaco, an exclusive concierge, personal assistant, and event planning service, founded by Jana Vaughan Williams of Orange County. Janaco is an ideal resource for help with household management, and for those who need assistance overseeing second homes. Janaco's services include organizing/decorating; coordinating packing and unpacking; looking after your property while you are away; coordinate cleaning, landscaping and mail services; managing personal chef or meal delivery; waiting for…

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