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A Great Loss: Kenny Lee

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2010

We’ve always been big fans of the people at LPA, Inc., the Irvine-based sustainable design firm that produces architectural wonders like the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. So it’s with great sadness that we learned at LPA structural engineer and principal Kenny K. Lee died Sunday in a diving accident in Laguna Beach. He was just 41 years old. “Everyone in our company was touched by Kenny’s humor, infectious smile, intellect, and professionalism,” said LPA President Dan Heinfeld. “He was all the things that a leader should be, open, caring and freely giving to help his team be successful.…

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Bloomie’s Hottest Fashions Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2010

Tonight, Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza is hosting their first fashion show at AnQi! It’s going to be great runway show—the latest fashions from Bloomie’s HOT campaign - a 10 day celebration of Fall’s hottest trends. Designers featured include Giorgio Armani, Ports 1961, Elizabeth & James, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vena Cava for Aqua, D&G, La Rok and Patterson J Kincaid. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the runway show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $55 which includes a signature cocktail, and plenty of food from AnQi’s menu. Bloomie’s will also be giving away a $500 shopping spree and lunch for…

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Oh no! UGG Met Jimmy Choo!

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2010

No matter what you do to an UGG, they’re still the ugliest boots known to man. And why, UGG partnered with the polar opposite in style, Jimmy Choo to come out with limited edition boots, I’ll never know. UGG meets Jimmy Choo are available here. If you must, pre-order now. You’re going to have to be satisfied with images; you can’t actually see the real deal until Wednesday, Oct. 6.  That’s when Jimmy Choo at South Coast Plaza will receive sample boots to try on and pre-order (boots should arrive to pick up Oct. 12). Problem is by Oct. 6…

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OC To NYC Non-Stop

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2010

John Wayne Airport is celebrating 20 years in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. And what’s even better, they’re adding a new direct flight to New York City. Delta Airlines daily non-stop service from Orange County to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport departs Orange County at 1:45 p.m. PST and arrives New York City at 10:05 p.m. EST. The return flight from New York City departs at 8:20 a.m. EST and lands in Orange County at 11:44 a.m. PST. JWA offers direct flights to 20 destinations in the U.S. and Canada. In March, Continental began service to Maui…

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One World, One Goal, One Cure

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2010

UCI is working tirelessly on diabetes research. And I am beyond thankful for that! Sadly, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are on the rise, and we need continued research to find a cure. Please join the annual Celebrate the Center: The Allure of India, a cocktail party at the Island Hotel & Resort in Newport Beach on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will be an incredible evening of wine pairing, hors d’ouevres, entertainment and most importantly a research update from Dr. George Chandy, whose research could result in a treatment to eliminate insulin dependence…

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