The United States is spending tens of millions of federal economic stimulus dollars to replace streetlights and traffic lights nationwide with energy-efficient ones made mostly in Asia, a Tribune-Review investigation found. Here is the original post: Stimulus money pays for street, traffic lights made largely overseas
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Lady Gaga Serenades Bill Clinton, Drops ‘F’ Bomb
LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga enjoyed her “first real Marilyn moment” with former President Bill Clinton. The envelope-pushing pop superstar was one of several musicians who performed Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl during a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Clinton’s foundation, which has sought to improve global health, strengthen economies worldwide, promote healthier childhoods and protect the environment for the past decade. “I always wanted to have one, and I was hoping that it didn’t involve pills and a strand of pearls,” she joked. Emerging from atop an all-white treehouse, Lady Gaga sported a wavy blonde `do and red lips like Marilyn Monroe, who famously crooned “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962. Lady Gaga similarly serenaded Clinton and changed several of her lyrics to reference him, including swapping the title of “Bad Romance” for “Bill Romance.” “I thought, `My God. I get Lady Gaga, and I will have a heart attack celebrating my 65th birthday,” Clinton later said. Clinton, who turned 65 on Aug. 19 but celebrated his birthday at a posh Hollywood party Friday night, sat between wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea in the front row throughout Saturday’s event at the outdoor venue set against the Hollywood Hills. Other famous attendees included Maria Bello, Ashton Kutcher, Jason Segel, Ellen DeGeneres, Colin Farrell and Chevy Chase. “I am the only person in history who got to be President and then had a post-presidential birthday party attended by both Lady Gaga and the Secretary of State,” Clinton joked on stage. “I want to thank Hillary because we met 40 years ago this year. When I met her, she was already doing the kind of work you see here long before it was cool.” Ticket prices for “A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation,” which was streamed live on Yahoo.com, ranged from $50 to $550. Other performers included Motown legend Stevie Wonder, country star Kenny Chesney, Somali rapper K’Naan, Colombian crooner Juanes and R&B singer Usher. Usher kicked off his performance with a take on Joe Cocker’s rendition of the Beatles classic “With a Little Help From My Friends” before launching into his hits “Yeah” and “OMG.” The R&B singer accidently split his pant legs while dancing to reveal his bare left leg. The wardrobe malfunction didn’t stop Usher, who continued with his routine, telling the crowd: “I work hard.” Bono and The Edge of U2 closed the concert with a mostly acoustic set that included such tunes as “Desire,” “One” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” which Bono sang directly to Clinton. The duo – who were accompanied by a string quartet and Edge’s laptop – closed with “Miss Sarajevo.” Bono tackled the operatic part of the tune originally sung by the late Luciano Pavarotti. Clinton himself is no stranger to performing. The saxophone-playing politician memorably belted out “Heartbreak Hotel” when he visited Arsenio Hall’s show during his 1992 presidential campaign. Clinton didn’t pick up the instrument Saturday night, despite a plea from Lady Gaga, who informed him: “I wish you were playing sax with me tonight, baby.” ___ Online: http://clintonconcert.yahoo.com Link: Lady Gaga Serenades Bill Clinton, Drops ‘F’ Bomb
Salon Shooter Not Getting Ant- Psychotic Drugs In Jail
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The attorney for the suspect in the Seal Beach, Calif., hair salon massacre has told a judge his client needs anti-psychotic medications and is not getting them in jail. Defendant Scott Dekraai made his first appearance in Orange County Superior Court on Friday but his arraignment on eight counts of murder and one count of attempted murder was continued to Nov. 29. Relatives of victims shouted at him before and after the proceeding. One person called him a coward and another screamed “I hate you.” Defense attorney Robert Curtis told the court that Dekraii needs the medications Trazadome and Topamax. Judge Erick L. Larsh ordered a medical review to determine what medications Dekraai needs. Curtis also said he anticipates there will be a motion for a change of venue. Go here to read the rest: Salon Shooter Not Getting Ant- Psychotic Drugs In Jail
Clintons Will Roll Through L.A. This Weekend To Hobnob, Raise Mula, Celebrate Bill’s 65th Birthday
The Clintons will be sweeping through Los Angeles this weekend for (a belated celebration of) Bill’s 65th birthday to do the things the Clintons do so well: put on lavish events, network like crazy and charm wealthy donors to open their checkbooks, according to the Hollywood Reporter . more › See the original post: Clintons Will Roll Through L.A. This Weekend To Hobnob, Raise Mula, Celebrate Bill’s 65th Birthday
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Burglar in Bel Air Hills Caught on Tape
Public’s Help Requested to Identify Suspect Los Angeles: A security surveillance system has captured a burglary suspect breaking into and burglarizing a house in the Bel Air Hills area of Los Angeles. On Monday, October 3, 2011, at around 9 pm, surveillance cameras captured a suspect smashing a rear window and entering a house in the 2000 block of Coldwater Canyon Boulevard. The suspect is a 25- to 35-year-old African-American male with black hair who stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighs 150 to 160 pounds and was wearing a shirt with the letters “FLYS” on the front. The suspect took jewelry and cash with an estimated value of $122800 and is believed to be a serial burglar responsible for numerous thefts from recent months throughout upscale areas of West Los Angeles, Southern San Fernando Valley and the Hollywood Hills. Detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect and stop his prolific crimes. They also believe others are working with the suspect to commit the burglaries. Video footage of the suspect is available through Media Relations Section and at www.LAPDTV.org. Anyone with information about this crime or who can help identify any suspects associated with these crimes is asked to call West Los Angeles Burglary Detective John Eum at 310-44-1565.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800 …
PHOTO: Courtney Stodden Poses In Marilyn Monoe’s Handprints
As if the world need another actress comparing herself to Marilyn Monroe . Child bride and aspiring actress Courtney Stodden graced Hollywood Boulevard over the weekend in a gold lamé dress, and tweeted a photo of herself at Marilyn Monroe’s hand and shoe imprints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Placing my hands in Marilyn Monroe’s provocative prints & what a perfect fit it is! XOs ;-x” Courtney, who is now known for her fascinating and bizarre tweets , told RadarOnline , “This was so much fun, Marilyn is an idol of mine!” The 17-year-old married 51-year-old actor, Doug Hutchison in June and the two recently signed a deal with Merv Griffin Entertainment to produce a reality show about the mismatched lovebirds. Marilyn is not the only blonde Courtney idolizes. In August she channeled Pamela Anderson on “Baywatch” , wearing the iconic high-cut red bathing suit. PHOTO: Read more: PHOTO: Courtney Stodden Poses In Marilyn Monoe’s Handprints
Man Shot To Death on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A man was shot to death early this morning on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to KTLA . The victim, a 19-year-old whose name has not been released, had gotten into a fight with the suspect in front of Stefano’s Two Guys From Italy Restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard near Las Palmas Avenue. more › Read the rest here: Man Shot To Death on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Amtrak Train Kills Pedestrian In N. Hollywood
A person was hit and killed by an eastbound Amtrak train Wednesday night in North Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The collision occurred at the tracks at about 7:16 p.m. just east of the Whitsett Avenue bridge, which travels over the 170 Freeway. The person, whose gender and age were not known, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the LAFD. View post: Amtrak Train Kills Pedestrian In N. Hollywood