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Archive for June 3rd, 2008

Ernest Hemingway…tales of Key West!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: June 3, 2008

When the Literary giant  Ernest Hemingway  took his own life many years ago, relatives were astounded to learn that his legally-binding “Last Will & Testament” stipulated that his cottage in the South-Eastern part of the United States be kept up,  and that his brood of cats be permitted to roam freely about the estate.
In particular, [...]

Ah, no more hanky-panky in the White House?

Well, did slick Willy put his foot in it again or were his stunning remarks yesterday a sly attempt to ease the pain a little for Hillary as she possibly winds down her campaign?
While valiant Hillary stumped amid strident supporters who stomped for the presidential hopeful at [...]

Barack Obama…LA TIMES quote of the day!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: June 3, 2008

Surge on floppy hats signals McCain-inspired fashion trends…

In the Los Angeles Times editorial section of today’s newspaper regular columnist – Jonah Goldberg – was inclined to survey the rocky political terrain and the subsequent battle for supremacy between the two front-running candidates Senator John McCain and Barack Obama.
In response to Obama’s argument in recent days [...]

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a hearing at City Council Chambers tomorrow evening on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis collectives within the city limits.
One of the organizers at Americans for Safe Access - Don Duncan – informed me that there will be a rally at Malibu City Hall to protest the action.
Mr. [...]

Balenciaga…debuts in West Hollywood!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: June 3, 2008

If you saunter up the street from the celebrity hot spot – The Villa – you’ll stumble across a well-manicured lava garden with a row of stunning 6 foot cacti edging the walkway on trendy Melrose Avenue.
The site houses the chic Balenciaga boutique – the only outlet for the discerning upscale clotheshorse to shop in [...]

Woody Allen, the quirky filmmaker known for his cerebral film style and for being a consummate New Yorker, will stage a production of Puccini’s “Il Trittico”, a trio of one-act operas.
The production is slated to open the 2008 – 2009 Opera season in Los Angeles.
When celebrated film actors hanker to get back to their “craft” [...]