The sun just keeps rising, no matter how many times he checks the math. Photo Credit: AP View original post here: Wacky Rev: Failed Doomsday Predictions “Embarrassing”
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the truth about the 1 percent
November 1, 2011
The last ten minutes of SOCIETY is revolting, disgusting, horrifying and completely unsuitable for work, children, decent folk in general, and particularly anyone named Billy. Read the original post: the truth about the 1 percent
‘Tuned In: ‘America in Primetime’ examines the evolution of TV characters
November 1, 2011
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — If you’re not yet convinced that television is a superior medium to movies these days, PBS’s four-part ‘America in Primetime’ should make you a believer. Read more: ‘Tuned In: ‘America in Primetime’ examines the evolution of TV characters
Week in Review: Apple Harvest Faire, Horace Mann Renovation and an Alleged Murder
November 1, 2011
This week Beverly Hills police encountered the city’s first reported homicide since the slaying of Ronni Chasen . Read about that and more in the top stories from Oct. 23-29. 1. Families, students and businesses participated in the sixth annual Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s Apple Harvest Faire fundraiser. 2. School board candidate Frances Bilak has lost a third endorsement after sending a controversial email to a Beverly Hills High School student trying to organize a candidate debate. 3. In more school board news, Patch interviewed Board of Education candidate Lewis Hall . 4. The Beverly Hills Unified School District school board unanimously agreed to support a plan to spend about $55 million on renovations at Horace Mann School . 5. A 54-year-old Los Angeles man has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of his 58-year-old girlfriend in her Beverly Hills apartment. Also, the BHHS football team fell 42-0 in its homecoming defeat to Inglewood . Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . See more here: Week in Review: Apple Harvest Faire, Horace Mann Renovation and an Alleged Murder
Donald Trump Sells 9-Bedroom Rancho Palos Verdes Home For $7.15M
November 1, 2011
Donald Trump sold his 11,000-square-foot Rancho Palos Verdes home overlooking his golf course for $7.15 million, it was reported Sunday. See original here: Donald Trump Sells 9-Bedroom Rancho Palos Verdes Home For $7.15M
EaterWire: Martha in LA, Sweet Rose Creamery Expands, MORE!
November 1, 2011
BH/COSTA MESA— Home-making queen Martha Stewart appears at Williams-Sonoma in BH (339 North Beverly Drive) on November 3 at 10:30AM to sign copies of Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations . On the same day at 6PM she will both perform a cooking demo and sign copies of the aforementioned at Macy’s South Coast Plaza. [EaterWire] WLA/HOLLYWOOD— Word on the street is that seasonal small batch ice cream boutique Sweet Rose Creamery , located in the Brentwood Country Mart, will open new locations in West LA and Hollywood. No word on timeline. [EaterWire] VEGAS— Starting tomorrow David Spero ’s Tableau , the haute breakfast and lunch spot inside Wynn’s Tower Suites, will undergo a temporary shutter. As part of a larger master renovation plan, the Tower Suites’ lobby will also be refreshed and VIP guests will find check-in and concierges relocated to the former Alex space while the renovations are completed through Christmas. — DM VENICE— That chef-powered “12 Chefs, 12 Months, 12 Charities” pop-up at Joe’s in Venice kicks off November 10 with Walter Manzke of the coming R
WeHo Halloween Good for Business
November 1, 2011
Thousands descended upon West Hollywood Monday night to enjoy what some say is largest Halloween street party in the United States. While the party can bring in some big bucks to local businesses, the event… Photo Credit: Julie Brayton Read more here: WeHo Halloween Good for Business
Chinese Food Week 2011: Welcome to Eater’s First Ever Chinese Food Week 2011
November 1, 2011
Chinese Food Week , Eater’s exploration of and ode to Chinese food in Los Angeles (hello SGV), is here. Check in throughout the week for interviews, maps, guides, tips, and secrets from some of this city’s known and unknown gems. And that’s just here on the site. Out in the real restaurant world, five of Eater’s very favorite non-Chinese restaurants are putting a special, limited time only (avail this week and next), made just for Chinese Food Week special on their menus. Check out what’s on offer below, and look back throughout the week as we feature one of the special dishes every day. Church & State: Confit Duck Spring Roll, $9, served at dinner (except for Sunday night). Picca: Alpaca Spring Rolls with Pineapple Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce, $13, served at dinner. Tinga: JuanTon (short rib with five spice and Chinese mustard, rice, mushrooms, pickled red cabbage, green cabbage, cilantro, bean sprouts, Thai chili, and special sauce in a burrito) with “salsa” on the side, $12.50, served at lunch and dinner (takes 15 minutes to make). Coney Dog: Chow Dog Roll (noodles, cabbage, egg, hot dog, and soy sauce rolled and fried), $5.95, served all day, this week only. SmithHouse: Black Bean and Garlic Rice Bowl, $13.99, served at lunch and dinner. Read more here: Chinese Food Week 2011: Welcome to Eater’s First Ever Chinese Food Week 2011
Extra, Extra: Female Photographer Gets Smacked, Brewery Gives Advice and Vince Neil Pays for Poking
November 1, 2011
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a lady photog allegedly gets hit in the face by a local band’s frontman, the Eagle Rock Brewery offers up some tasty tips, and Vince Neil pleads guilty to aggressive poking. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read the original post: Extra, Extra: Female Photographer Gets Smacked, Brewery Gives Advice and Vince Neil Pays for Poking
Amber Alert Issued for Two Shasta County Kids
November 1, 2011
An Amber Alert has been issued for two Shasta County area kids, reports KTLA . Five-year-old Mya Sandoval and seven-year-old Michael Sandoval are believed to be with 31-year-old April Joy Schwartz, and were reported missing yesterday at 6:00 p.m. more › Go here to see the original: Amber Alert Issued for Two Shasta County Kids
