Monthly Archives: July 2011

Casey Anthony Verdict Not A Shock To This Attorney

The only thing I find shocking about the result of the Casey Anthony verdict is that so many people were shocked. This happens time and again in this country because our news media who turn criminal jury trials into sport … Continue reading

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Keepin’ Cool by the Pool…

…when you don’t have one. Although, in my last building I had one, and the resident perv made it impossible to swim. If you belong to the YMCA (which I highly recommend), you can swim at any of their well-kept … Continue reading

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Random LA

                        DO NOT LET BIRDS PECK YOUR FINGERS OFF

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Eating on the Run

On Saturday, July 16, the first annual Munchathon will be taking place in Orange County. Instead of the proverbial carrot, runners will be treated to various noshes along the way to inspire their sweat. The event promotion encourages, “Save your appetite, Grab your bib and … Continue reading

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A Fond Farewell from All Movie Fans…

…to Ian Birnie, the film curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  While we’ve lost nearly every revival theatre we hold dear (the older you are, the more you mourn), the Bing Theatre at LACMA had been a … Continue reading

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watt’s picture of the week – monday, july 4, 2011

here’s toby dammit filling in for scott asheton at a stooges gig at the hop farm festival in tonbridge, england on july 2, 2011. he did good, much respect! there’s a little break before “shake appeal” while ig gets folks … Continue reading

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The Coming Nightmare on the 405 Fwy

They call it the “I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project”, but for those of us who travel the 405 from the Westside to the Valley or back, it’s going to be a nightmare for at least 2 days between July 16 … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends: Flesh Eaters’ Chris D. & Donna Lethal at TKO Records

On Friday July 15, from 6 to 8pm, TKO Records presents two readings to celebrate the vinyl-only reissue of SoCal punk band The Flesh Eaters’ demos from 1978.  Chris D. of The Flesh Eaters will read from A Minute To Pray, … Continue reading

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Live Review: Yellow Magic Orchestra, Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter at Hollywood Bowl 6/26/11

Hollywood Bowl’s “Big In Japan” was a major coup for fans of modern Asian pop, reuniting LA with three rarely seen but widely loved groups for the first time in a decade or three. Yellow Magic Orchestra haven’t played here … Continue reading

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Film Review: Farmageddon (2011)

It seems there are some interesting things taking place in the country these days. The 2012 Presidential Election Cycle has already kicked off – 18 months before the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday that matters. Those of us in … Continue reading

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