By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
The Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) has a new sensei for their martial arts classes and, with over 35 years of experience, Mac McKinney is teaching warriors of all ages self defense and skill.
A fifth-degree black belt, McKinney has achieved the expert level of training in various disciplines.
“I have studied 17 different [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Offbeat Occupations'
Offbeat Occupations : Fifth-degree black belt helps kids get defensive
November 22nd, 2007 · No Comments · Offbeat Occupations, Sports
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Offbeat Occupations: Professional Pooper Scoopers take a load off pet-owner’s minds and yards
November 1st, 2007 · No Comments · Offbeat Occupations
By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
Long Beach being among the top 10 most dog-friendly cities in the country, it’s no surprise that there are a variety of businesses here that cater to man’s best friend. Still the city has moved one step further by reaching out to the uniquely untapped market that deal with the messy responsibilities [...]
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Off-Beat Occupations: Self-taught florist teaches the floral arts to budding designers
October 4th, 2007 · No Comments · Business, Offbeat Occupations
By Shannon Clayton, Special to the Signal Tribune
Ever wondered why people have the jobs they have, or how they found that out-of-the-ordinary job? Margaret Platt is no ordinary florist. Owner of Margaret Rose Floral Design, a home-based business, she creates custom décor for the home.
A self-taught florist, Platt was the co-owner of Rainbows in the [...]
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