Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 31, 2008
On a pleasant sunny Sunday afternoon, a handful of members of the activist group - ”In Defense of Animals” – were plunked out in front of Neiman Marcus in San Francisco, corralling passers-by and lecturing them on the ongoing atrocities which are occurring every day in China in the “fur industry”.
“In Defense of Animals” is an [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 30, 2008
Obviously, it was an important screening for the producers of “Stuck”.
All the executives turned out for a sneak preview with the leading actors in tow – Mena Suvari & Russell Hornsby – who jetted in from far-off locales to attend.
A virgin to the U.S. Market, “Stuck” screened at the Toronto Film Festival recently to enthusiastic [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 29, 2008
According to a news flash from the New York Times newspaper late this afternoon, Governor Peterson of New York State has directed all state agencies to revise their policies and regulations to recognize same-sex marriages performed in California, Massachussetts, and Canada.
On the heels of the request, David Nocenti – legal counsel for the Governor’s office – [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 29, 2008
Would the real Emily Gould step forward, please…
A brouhaha has built to a fever pitch over the past few days since the reputable New York Times Magazine (Sunday Edition) posted a cover story (a confessional essay) written by former gawker.com blogster – Emily Gould.
One commentator lamented the angst of the many,
“How can it be that [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 28, 2008
Just as a bunch of us were getting ready to don nifty party hats, click the heels of our dazzlin’ Ruby Red slippers, and mirthfully break into a raucous rendition of Oz’s – “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” – I received a curious e-mail from Hillary’s pride and ultimate joy, the lovely Chelsea Clinton.
The e-mail, [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 28, 2008
Elaine Stritch, a strong capable actress – who has been kickin’ around Hollywood for a few decades in a number of memorable roles – expressed her disdain recently for celebs who have chosen to go under the knife or seek an infusion of fresh flesh by virtue of Botox injections, and the like.
“There’s nothing wrong [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 28, 2008
Bill’s conservative look for State Functions…
I just about laughed my socks off when I spied a poll on the Zimbio web site a few minutes ago.
Voters have the opportunity to cast a ballot for the spouse of the presidential candidate they figure to be the best potential 1st Lady.
There, amid the photos of Michelle Obama [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 27, 2008
In my youth, I spent idle hours endlessly sketching images of futuristic buildings and toyed with the idea of becoming an architect one day.
For various reasons, that childhood fantasy did not pan out. However, I have continued to follow the visionaries in the field, who have continued to shape a world filled with exciting possibilities.
For [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: May 27, 2008
If you look sky high, you’ll notice a curious trend…rooftops are turning green!
And, for good reason.
In addition to adding a welcome touch of Mother Nature to the concrete cityscape, installing a garden on the top of city buildings has a number of practical purposes, too.
A green roof serve as sponge to absorb run-off water and [...]
