Retired University of Texas El Paso basketball coach Don Haskins died Sunday. Haskins took the 1966 Texas Western Miners to the NCAA championship game, where his team defeated a heavily favored University of Kentucky team coached by the legendary Adolph Rupp. The game was significant in that it was the first time a team won [...]
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Palos Verdes Library District is now accepting applications to audition for their 2008-2009 “Music in the Library” classical concert series. Auditions will be held (by appointment) on Thursday, September 25 at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room, or on an alternate day by request. Each musician should come prepared to play for ten minutes, [...]
Friday, September 5, 2008
Join the Palos Verdes Library District for a Southwest Manuscripters presentation with Dr. Spencer Nader at 7pm, September 15 in the Peninsula Center Library. Spencer Nadler, M.D., is the author of the Language of Cells, a LA Times best seller that was published by Random House as an e-book. Dr. Nader will talk about how [...]
Friday, September 5, 2008
Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Library District present “Cook Out for Books,” a fun-filled evening in support of the Peninsula Friends of the Library. Summer’s not over yet! Join us for a cookout on the Belmont Village patio. Bring your tax-deductible donation of $10 and show your support for [...]
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
When considering the high-cost of travel these days, doesn’t it make sense to consider affordable accommodations? The Palos Verdes Library District welcomes Julie Sulman’s travel presentation called, “House Swapping—A Unique Vacation Experience.” Have you longed to visit faraway places, but dread the high cost of hotels? Julie Sulman, local resident and long-time volunteer [...]
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Swedish researchers have found that men with a specific gene variant find it more difficult to bond, are less likely to marry, and, if married, may be more prone to marital strife. The gene affects an important attachment hormone. However, other experts point out that we are not slaves to our genes, and that monogamy [...]
Monday, September 8, 2008
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