Category Archives: Sports

Last Saturday’s Sk8wars

Posted on March 19, 2012 by K.P.

I was thrilled to go to the LA sports Arena to witness the high energy skate competition called Sk8wars. Amateurs of all ages came to fight for their chance to win cash and prizes.    At 10 AM I was surprised that … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Skate Wars!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Afropix

From Press Release: The first “SK8 Wars Urban Battle AM Tour” will take place at the LA Sports Arena Saturday, March 17, 2012, 11am-7pm. This full one-day event is aimed to support inner city youth, who will compete in a … Continue reading →

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Nike presents – 12 Miles North: The Nick Gabaldon Story

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Afropix

The capricious ocean so very strong, Robust, powerful, can I be wrong? Pounding, beating upon its cousin shore, Comes it clapping, rapping with a mighty roar. -Nick Gabaldon, May 31, 1951 PRESS RELEASE In the 1940s, behind where Shutters and Casa … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Rosebowl

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Elise Thompson

New Year’s Eve means champagne and confetti for the rest of the country, but for Pasadena it means the Rose Bowl and its accompanying Rose parade, and we are carching little glimpses of the preparations everywhere. This year the Oregon … Continue reading →

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We’re on the Highway to Health: Stretch Armstrong

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Elise Thompson

As you can see by the photos published on the Beat of food extravaganzas, tacos and late-night rock concerts, we don’t always have the healthiest habits. But having a Health Editor and a Beauty Editor in your life can inspire you to make … Continue reading →

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Walking with Purpose

Posted on November 1, 2011 by K.P.

 The most fun you can have walking with over 7,000 people on a Sunday afternoon. The Third annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk was last Sunday October 30th.   The Skechers Foundation and Friendship Circle raise money for education and … Continue reading →

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Stand up for Skateparks- Tony Hawk’s Beverly Hills Bonanza

Posted on October 4, 2011 by K.P.

My husband Duke and I had the chance to go to the famous Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills on Sunday to attend Tony Hawk’s “Stand Up for Skateparks” fundraising event. When we arrived at the mansion Bill Walton the … Continue reading →

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