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AIDS Walk Los Angeles Draws 30K Walkers, Raises Over $3M

October 17, 2011
AIDS Walk Los Angeles Draws 30K Walkers, Raises Over $3M

Were you one of the estimated 30,000 participants who took part in the the 27th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Sunday? The West Hollywood event was bolstered by the appearance of well-known AIDS activists, celebrities, and the fundraising walkers, whose dedication helped bring in a total of $3,005,014 to fight AIDS and provide vital care for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. more › Read more from the original source: AIDS Walk Los Angeles Draws 30K Walkers, Raises Over $3M

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Taylor Armstrong: Reality TV Saved My Life (VIDEO)

October 17, 2011

Taylor Armstrong believes she wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for the spotlight of reality television. In the KTLA video below , Armstrong reveals that she may have subconsciously signed up for Bravo’s ‘ The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ‘ in order to escape what she claims was a wildly abusive marriage with her late husband, Russell Armstrong. While Taylor Armstrong is known by many Bravo loyalists for starring in the network’s massively successful ‘Housewives’ franchise, even those who don’t watch reality (or as some call it ‘unscripted’) television, started tuning in to her life after her husband committed suicide . In late July, just weeks before Russell Armstrong took his life, Taylor Armstrong came forward with serious claims of physical and emotional abuse. According to People , Russell denied some of it but said, “Did I push her? Yes, maybe things happened in the heat of the moment, but it was during a time in our lives that was not characteristic of who we were. This show has literally pushed us to the limit.” After Russell’s suicide, Taylor came forward with more details about their physically abusive relationship. In September, The New York Post ran shocking photos of Armstrong with a serious black eye injury that required plastic surgery to repair. In the months since her husband’s death, Taylor Armstrong has used her platform to speak out about abuse and attempt to help women in situations similar to hers. Armstrong’s daughter accompanied her to the KTLA studio this morning, and she expressed to the anchors just how lucky she feels that both of them are here today. Excerpt from: Taylor Armstrong: Reality TV Saved My Life (VIDEO)

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PHOTOS: Bill Clinton Turns 65 With A Wild Hollywood Party!

October 17, 2011

Last Saturday, the Clinton Foundation hosted musicians and guests from around the world to celebrate the “Decade of Difference” milestone — ten years of philanthropic ventures — as well as the Former President’s 65th birthday! Bono, Stevie Wonder, Usher and Kenny Chesney were just a few of the of the musical legends that graced the Hollywood Bowl stage. Lady Gaga even performed her version of Monroe’s “Happy Birthday Mr. President” with a rendition of “Bill-Romance.” As the Associated Press reports , Clinton joked “I thought, `My God. I get Lady Gaga, and I will have a heart attack celebrating my 65th birthday.” Ironically, the only wardrobe malfunction was from Usher, who ripped his pants. Celebs like Jessica Alba, Stevie Nicks and Barbra Streisand were amongst those who joined in the festivities. Ashton Kutcher also made his first public appearance since allegations about his fidelity to Demi Moore became public. For more information on the Clinton Foundation , reference the organization’s website and Twitter . View post: PHOTOS: Bill Clinton Turns 65 With A Wild Hollywood Party!

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Eater Inside : Oldfield’s Liquor Room, A Tribute to Barney Oldfield, Opens October 21 in Culver City

October 17, 2011
Eater Inside : Oldfield’s Liquor Room, A Tribute to Barney Oldfield, Opens October 21 in Culver City

Click here to view the full photogallery. Elizabeth Daniels 10/11 Well, what do we have here? It’s hard to tell but this is a complete overhaul of the former Saints & Sinners, located on Venice just a few blocks west of Overland. The bar finally shuttered to make way for a new vision of days past, Oldfield’s Liquor Room , a drinkery from Bobby Green of the 1933 Group (Thirsty Crow, Bigfoot Lodge). Green designed the venue as an ode to Barney Oldfield , a famous speed racer in the 1900s who has been a lifelong hero of his. In fact, Green himself builds and races vintage bars and even competes at the Bonneville Salt Flats every year. In an effort to combine his love for race car driving and vintage cocktails, Oldfield’s was born and this bast from the past opens to the public on October 21 . GM Jared Mort has hired a grade A crew to man the bar, Armando Conway comes by way of La Descarga, Robin Jackson from Club Mallard, and Aaron Stepka from A-Frame and Rivera. With all the above pictured tables and chairs, the space is conducive to drinking as well as dining, and chef Chester Hastings (author of The Cheesemonger’s Kitchen ) created a few seasonal tapas available until supplies run out nightly. The offerings for this month include: Thick-cut Fra’ Mani Ham with Black Cherry Jam and Farm Butter, Challerhocker Cheese with Rosemary and Apricot Mostarda, Valhrona Bittersweet Chocolate with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt. And the full vintage cocktail list, also an homage to Barney Oldfield, below: Oldfield’s Hemmingway $12 Bulleit Rye, Maraschino, Cane Sugar, Fresh Juices Blitzen Benz $11 (The Benz Barney raced to beat the mile, two mile, and kilometer race at Daytona Beach) Cynar, Maraschino, Fresh Lemon, Egg White, Peychauds Bitters Blonde Comet $10 (A racing film he starred in as himself about a young woman trying to succeed as a racecar driver) Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon, Mathilde Peche, Grapefruit Lovetta $11 (Lovetta is Barney’s Wife’s middle name. Thought it was fitting since this is originally a classic called the pink lady) Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Campari Fruitlab Orange, Limoncello The Vanderbilt Cup $11 (Named after the Broadway musical in which barney was a star) Bacardi 8 Rum, Bitters, Mezcal, Absinthe Outlaw $10 (Barney was banned from racing by the AAA for Outlaw racing practices) Milagro Reposado, Fresno Chile Fresh Grapefruit, Honey The Oakshade $12 (The racetrack near the town barney was born in. Till this day they hold an annual “Barney Oldfield Race) Bulleit Rye, Toschi Walnut Liqueur, Carpano Antica The Indie Stutz $12 (The car he drove to become the highest finishing driver in the Indy race) Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absinthe, Creme de Cassis, Strawberries No. 999 $12 (The car that Barney bought from Henry Ford before ever racing an automobile. Now sits in the Ford Automobile museum) Talisker Scotch, Fresh Lemon, Housemade Grenadine Carthusian Fields $11 Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Chartreuse, Lemon, Egg White, Fresh Strawberry Peerless $11 (Barney competed at twenty tracks in 18 weeks while driving for Peerless, and won sixteen straight match races) Miller’s Gin, Apricot Liqueur, Apricot Nectar, Ginger Beer Dauntless $12 (Named after the bicycle company that discovered Barney in 1894) Bols Genever, Calvados, Lime, Housemade Falernum, Ginger Beer Elder Buck $12 Nolet Gin, Port Wine Reduction, St. Germain, Peach Bitters, Ginger Beer Sparkling Cocktails Golden Submarine- $10 (A car Barney helped developed that incorporated a roll cage inside a streamlined driver’s compartment that completely enclosed the driver) Peach Infused Cognac, Absinthe, Fresh Lemon, Sugar and Prosecco The Backstreet- $10 Brandy, Averna Amaro, Housemade Rhubarb Syrup and Zardetta Brut Punch Bowls The Standing 8 Punch $75 a bowl Hardy VSOP, Plymouth Sloe Gin, Housemade Falernum, Fresh Juices, Champagne and Seasonal Spices Shrub Punch $75 a bowl Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Creole Shrub, Blackberry and Rosemary Shrub, Fresh Juices and Champagne All Punch Bowls Serve 8 Guests Read the original: Eater Inside : Oldfield’s Liquor Room, A Tribute to Barney Oldfield, Opens October 21 in Culver City

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Anthony Bourdain on Wolfgang Puck: Playboy has a lengthy interview with…

October 17, 2011
Anthony Bourdain on Wolfgang Puck: Playboy has a lengthy interview with…

Playboy has a lengthy interview with Anthony Bourdain in which he talks shit about vegans and Bobby Flay’s brand of “candy- colored sort of crowd-pleasing television .” He also talks Wolfgang Puck: ” Listen, I’m not eating in his shitty pizza restaurants . I think it’s bullshit, and it breaks my heart to see him on QVC or whatever, but the fact is he paid his dues. He’s an important guy. It’s an Orson Welles thing: He made Citizen Kane, so it doesn’t matter what he does after that .” [Playboy via -EN- ] Follow this link: Anthony Bourdain on Wolfgang Puck: Playboy has a lengthy interview with…

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Listage : CA’s Foie Gras Ban; Andre Guerrero, Jan Purdy and Eagle Rock Brewery Win Beer Float Showdown

October 17, 2011

Outside The Tasting Kitchen, Venice. [Photo: Muy Yum / Eater LA Flickr Pool ] &#183 The Best New Restaurants of Your Lifetime [Esquire] &#183 In California, Going All Out to Bid Adieu to Foie Gras [NYT] &#183 Webinar on Listeria: ‘From Cantaloupes to Deli Meats’ [FSN] &#183 The Problem With Supplements [The Atlantic] &#183 Beer Week: Still Plenty of Eastside Events Left [Eating LA] &#183 Andre Guerrero and Eagle Rock Brewery Win Beer Float Showdown [DET] &#183 The Jolly Oyster and Its Equally Jolly Eater [DD] &#183 Man Masturbating In Santa Monica Panera Bread Arrested By Police [SMM] &#183 Scenes From Day 2 of LA Food & Wine [Food Republic] &#183 Villains Tavern’s New Fall Cocktail Menu: Strange Spirits Warm Your Soul [CoC] &#183 Canel

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Van Gogh was Murdered, Claims New Book

October 17, 2011
Van Gogh was Murdered, Claims New Book

Shot in a field, artist staggered back to inn, then died. Photo Credit: Getty Images Read the original: Van Gogh was Murdered, Claims New Book

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Lady Gaga Sings "Bill Romance" for Clinton

October 17, 2011
Lady Gaga Sings "Bill Romance" for Clinton

In honor of former President Bill Clinton, Lady Gaga made a few adjustments to her hit “Bad Romance.” Clinton celebrated his 65th birthday on Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl. Other attendees included Stevie Wonder, Usher, Barbara Streisand and Ellen… Visit link: Lady Gaga Sings “Bill Romance” for Clinton

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Jerry West addresses his depression in his autobiography

October 17, 2011
Jerry West addresses his depression in his autobiography

http://www.youtube.com/v/NEA0DMWbadI?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Jerry West addresses his depression in his autobiography See the rest here: Jerry West addresses his depression in his autobiography

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Legalize Pot, Doctors Say

October 17, 2011
Legalize Pot, Doctors Say

The California Medical Association on Sunday called for the legalization of marijuana, saying such a move will allow doctors to better study the drug and counsel their patients about its use. Photo Credit: Getty Images Read this article: Legalize Pot, Doctors Say

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