It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

Go Julia!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, from  Seinfeld's, speaks before running in the  'Carpe Diem,'   5K & 10K on Sunday in Santa Monica.
Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 01:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Start your engines

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Dibbs Mejia, 18, a Polynesia Manea Dancer, blows his shell horn to commence the 'Carpe Diem' race in Santa Monica on Sunday April, 30, 2006.
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Carpe Diem

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Participants run through the streets of Santa Monica in the inaugural ‘Carpe Diem' race on Sunday April 30, 2006. The 5K and 10K events were staged as a benefit for Heal the Bay.
Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 12:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Discover Poland Festival

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Attendees of the inaugural 'Discover Poland Festival' were able to catch a glimpse at the poster art of Rafal Olbinski along the Third Street Promenade over the weekend. The festival was held to promote Poland's history, culture, literature, art and economic development.

Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 08:24PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Mr. Balloon

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Balloon artist, Stuart Chandler, 62, aka Mr. Balloon, entertains children with his balloon sculptures on Saturday April, 29 2006 at the Third Street Promenade. Chandler has been working in the Promenade, filling balloons for the past 11 years.
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 07:34PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Los Pinguos

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Los Pinguos, a Spanish guitars band  from Buenos Aires Argentina, performed on the Third Street promenade on Saturday April 29, 2006
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Work it out

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Massage therapists Jason Chase and Thomas Silcott help work out the kinks for guests at the Santa Monica  Chamber of Commerce Health Festival, held at the pier on Saturday April 29, 2006. The festival showcased local health care industries, with more than 40 exhibitors offering free screenings, consultations, exams, advice and products.

Chip off the old block

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Santa Monica Police Officer John Gallagher, 43, maneuvers his way through a cone pattern coarse at the Santa Monica Beach, testing his skills before the watchful eyes of SMPD Motor Officer David Enriquez, 44, who coaches him along on Friday April 28, 2006. Gallagher is preparing for an upcoming motorcycle training school.

Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11:43AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint