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Archive for September 12th, 2008

Prophecy…a gift from God!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

 
In the Business Section of the LA Times, a writer for  ”Consumer Confidential”, reported that he threw caution to the wind recently and jauntily stepped into a “storefront” establishment that offered “psychic readings” for one specific reason.
“To Take a look at those who employ other-worldly means to help people prepare for the inevitable.”
After he lamely noted [...]

Diana Vreeland…quote!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

 
The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it…

Diana Vreeland’s chic New York suite…

Sarah Palin…trading in mukluks for a pair of flip-flops!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

A festive spritely-colored pair of flip flops for every policy change…

Well now, turn-about is fair play, I guess!
In Sarah Palin’s case – it calls for a celebration – ‘fer sure!
It appears that the VP hopeful has changed her stance on “global warming” after upteen bloggers (myself included) criticized the Gov’s outrageous assertions, for instance, that [...]

David Hasselhoff…what’s hoff? Star unravels on radio talk show!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

At about six o’clock in the morning last week, I was flipping through the airwaves on the radio in my SUV, when I stumbled on an interview with former Young & Restless soap stud, David Hasselhoff.
The sloppy overweight hunk is either a very convincing actor – or, just maybe – he was stinko drunk!
The disc [...]

The Assassination of Jesse James by Coward Robert Ford…movie review!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

When I first sauntered into the Landmark Theatre in  West Los Angeles, and took in a screening of  the “Assassination of Jesse James”,  I was unfamiliar with the events leading up to the demise of the notorious outlaw.
As the opening scenes unfolded, I was fascinated by the psychological facets of the intriguing tale.
A young gun idolizes Jesse [...]

West Hollywood…no longer a “gay” city. Sign of Times!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

Years ago, when West Hollywood first incorporated as a city, a big ta-do was made about the fact most of the City Council members were openly gay, a large number of the local businesses were owned or operated by their rainbow entrepreneurs, and the neighborhood was populated primarily with “out” fags.
Understandably, West Hollywood became a [...]

American Idol…gives back! Guiding Light & Live Earth follow suit.

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 12, 2008

 
 
 
 
 
To kick off the TALK/SHOW conversations at this year’s AFI FESTIVAL, at the breathtaking rooftop Loft Village in Hollywood proper, organizers at the Philanthropy Project invited special industry guests to talk openly about:
“The Power of Film to Inspire Philanthropy”
In recent months, there appears to have been a concerted effort on the part of film artists [...]