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ICME – Episode 4.5 – A New Cuppa
So, this caught my eye, but it caught it on Facebook. My friend Melinda snapped this from her cell and posted it there with the title, “Storm Troopers need coffee breaks too.” She was kind enough to let me share it with you. (I have agents in the field!) Where else but Los Angeles can you... »
Calling All Warriors
At least three of my friends, possibly more now, have entered this year’s Warrior Dash and I plan to be there to cheer them on, April 11 in Lake Elsinore, CA. About an hour’s drive from Los Angeles, the event will take place over two days, April 10 and 11. Warriors will dash, leap and... »
Today at The Tech: Casting Call Video Workshop
Here is something of interest for kids from 8 to 18 years-old. The Tech is having a Casting Call. The Tech Challenge Video Workshop and Gallery is a place for kids to learn about a scientific concept. They will star in their own video demonstrating what they’ve learned. Their video may even become part... »
OK Go Video Release Party TONIGHT
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet this week, you’ve probably seen the new, innovative video from local band OK Go. The group is well-known for its viral one-take creations, most notably “The Treadmill Video,” in which the guys did a fairly complicated routine on four treadmills for their song “Here It Goes Again.” To... »
Classic Eats #9 Wrap Up
Thanks to the great gang of folks who came out to Classic Eats Number 9! We started the adventure at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. We squeezed 13 of us around a table for 10 and proceeded to plow into some monochromatic waffly goodness. Mmmm, waffles and fried chicken! Much fun and laughter was... »
Spring Has Sprung
We may be in the final rainy throes of winter, but in the rear parking lot of Cinema Secrets in North Hollywood, Spring’s eternal harbinger is peeking out a window, assessing the terrain. »
See You Tomorrow Night at Classic Eats!
Just a gentle reminder to prepare yourselves for the awesomesauceness that will be Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles and Boardner’s! The details again: 5:00pm meet up at Roscoe’s on Gower. Eat some tasty chicken and waffle goodness, try not to spill maple syrup on yourself. 6:30 (or so) head over to Boardner’s for a post chicken COCKtail... »
89 Snaps Of People I Passed While Biking This Morning On The Strand Between Hermosa Beach And The Ballona Creek Bridge
When it’s reportedly raining bats and hogs this Saturday, I shall fondly recall this beautiful morning’s ride up the beach between Hermosa and the Ballona Creek Bridge. I’ll bet these people I passed along the way will, too. Full size semi-stylized low-rez images are available for viewing here. »
Classic Eats #9: Roscoe’s and Boardner’s!
This Saturday, February 27 will be a Hot Hollywood Night! Your votes have been counted and the winner is Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles with a follow up trip to Boardner’s! Roscoe’s won with 48% of the vote, the other two contenders splitting the rest evenly at about 25% each. Clearly you all are jonesing for... »
Free Coffee At The Open Daily Launch Party Tomorrow Morning
Hey Westsiders: tomorrow (Tuesday, February 23) The Open Daily is celebrating its launch by giving you free coffee and pastries! The Open Daily is a new daily newsletter and blog informing you about all things Westside: Restaurants, politics, family fun, events, history, art, you name it! They want to get to know you so... »
Jewlicious Festival 6.0
Fellow members of the tribe know there’s never been a better time to be Jewish; it’s among the odd list of things now-sexy, formerly-not (like women over 40, people with glasses, and geeks). Beginning tomorrow and running through Saturday, the Jewlicious Festival at the Alpert JCC in Long Beach promises to be a fantastic... »
Classic Eats #9: Vote Vote Vote!
The Polls are still open for Classic Eats #9. Click here to vote! The voting will remain open until Monday, February 22 when all will be decided. Classic Eats is scheduled for Saturday, February 27. The current leader is: Hot Hollywood Night with 48% of the vote. The options are: Hot Hollywood Night: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and... »
Walk This Way: Jefferson/Adams Boulevard
Most folks know me around here because of what’s between my legs. And by that irresistible attention-getter of an opening line I am of course talking about the BICYCLE I so often ride around town. Anyway and ahem, while group bike rides, such as last weekend’s “8 Presidents Ride,” are something I enjoy organizing and... »
Google Might Kill Me?
I love Google. They once invited me to the Google campus. As the subject of an experiment in blogging, I was paid a whopping $50., all that I could eat, and just the joy of being on the inside was cool. As I said, “I love Google”, but I’m not sure that I need Google... »
Classic Eats #9: Keep Voting!
Classic Eats #9 is Saturday, February 27 and the polls are still open. Click here to vote! The options are: Hot Hollywood Night: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and Boardner’s Burbank Bonanza: The Smokehouse Westside Alka-Seltzer Fest: Tito’s Tacos and Johnnie’s Pastrami Currently Hot Hollywood Night is in the lead with 40% of the vote. Clearly people want their Roscoe’s! As... »