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November 16, 2009 | A Singular Life

Attitude Adjustment

After an exhausting and frustrating day at the office last Wednesday, I decided to treat myself to a mani-pedi at my local nail salon. You know the type, “mani-pedi $13.” I wanted to do something nice for myself and forget about my ever growing to-do list and the mountain of problems on my desk.

As I was leaving the salon with my newly painted toe nails, wishing I had a cigarette (a sure sign I’m in stress mode – I quit 15 years ago), I heard a crash, spun around and saw gold sparks shooting down Santa Monica Blvd. A body lay in the street. I ran toward it, horrified at what I might see, yelling, “Someone call 911, someone call 911!”

The young man was laying in a contorted heap. I didn’t know if he was alive. His motorcycle, a new black Harley, was laying on it’s side some 40 feet ahead of him, equally still. READ MORE

Reminders:

SingularCity is the media sponsor of the “LAYN Rocks” on Sunday, November 22 ― a benefit concert for LA’s homeless teens. Purchase your tickets between now and midnight Friday, November 13, and receive a 15% discount. Just enter the code singularcity when you buy your tickets

The Hollywood Music In Media Awards will be presented Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at The Highlands in the world famous Hollywood & Highlands / Kodak Theater complex in Hollywood, CA. We’re a media sponsor so you get 30 % off. Enter “singular” at check out!

Kim Calvert
Editorial Director
Singular magazine + singularcity.com

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A Singular Life:
An Attitude Adjustment

Our editor, Kim Calvert, shares her perspective of what it’s like to be single and living in Los Angleles.

Our Video Pick: Taylor Swift on Saturday Night Live

This young singular has been a veritable rocket to stardom with her singing and songwriting ability – and her sense of humor. Here she makes fun of rumors about her love life and her recent mishap with Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Scrabble

SingularCity member Anthony (Balancedbeing22) created this group for singulars who enjoy recreational Scrabble. Activate and expand your vocabulary while having fun with your singular friends at the modern high-tech and spacious Santa Monica Main Library on Saturday afternoons.

	SingularCity Happy Hour Thursday, November 19 from 5–8 p.m.

Join us Thursday, Nov 19, at the beautiful new location of the enchanting La Cachette Bistro, home of award-winning master chef Jean Francois Meteigner as we sit back, relax and enjoy delicious cocktails, savory appetizers and excellent company. In addition to cocktails, there is a great wine selection, a domestic microbrewery and international beer menu. Edibles include delicious petite plates ranging from $4-8. Some of the Happy Hour specials: Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Slider on Brioche with Beet Horseradish Sauce, Provencal Tart with Black Olives, Tomato, Rouille and Pesto, and Roasted Prawns (two) with Langoustine Sauce. Valet parking $6.50 If you’re on Facebook, we would love to have you RSVP on the event on our Facebook fan page event as well.

	Inaugural Scrabble-Thon Saturday, November 21 from 2–4 p.m.

Calling all singular scrabblers! If you enjoy words and/or are into words, come to our Inaugural Scrabble-Thon. Activate and expand your vocabulary while having fun with your singular friends. The Scrabble Group is hosting our first event at the modern high-tech and spacious Santa Monica Main Library. Play and socialize with like-minded singulars!

	Hollywood Music in Media Awards and Conference Nov. 19, 2009 7:30 PM to Nov. 22, 2009 6:00 PM

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) will be presented Thursday, November 19 at The Highlands in the world famous Hollywood & Highlands / Kodak Theater complex in Hollywood. This red-carpet event features live performances, award presentations, a VIP reception and banquet dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck. The Music in Media Interactive Conference is designed to inform, educate, entertain and create real opportunities for conference attendees. This three-day affair will focus on what you need to know to get your music in film, TV, video games, movie trailers, commercials and other forms of contemporary media. This event is from Thursday-Sunday, November 19-22 and is held in the Renaissance Hotel. SingularCity.com is the official media sponsor for the event and has arranged for SingularCity members to receive 30% off the ticket price, just enter "SINGULAR30" at checkout.

	SingularCity presents: LAYN Rocks Sunday, November 22 at 8 PM

SingularCity is teaming up W Hollywood, NBC and A&E to sponsor a concert with rock legends to raise funds for the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN). The "LAYN Rocks" benefit concert features Slash & Friends — Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Perry Farrell, Travis Barker, Dave Navarro and comedian George Lopez as host — at Avalon Hollywood Sunday, November 22, to help teens who are living on the streets of Los Angeles. So pull on your spandex and dig out the hair spray and come out and join us for a rock n' roll party extraordinaire! SingularCity members who purchase LAYN Rocks tickets between now and midnight Friday, November 13, will receive a 15% discount. Just enter the code singularcity when you check out. Buy your tickets at: http://laynrocks.eventbrite.com/?discount=singularcity

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