Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 7, 2008
In a post last week I reported on “The Saint” – a blogger who twisted and distorted facts in a post about a Katie Couric interview with Sarah Palin – which was summarily submitted to “Digg” for instant glory, I guess.
A Los Angeles Times writer sniffed around a bit – and didn’t think that the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 7, 2008
To have salmon or not to have salmon, that is the question…
Occasionally, I stop into the cafeteria at UCLA around lunch-time for a snack.
In view of the recent outbreak of a stomach virus at USC, one can’t be too careful, so I checked out the offerings for lunch quite carefully.
At one of the server’s outlets [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 7, 2008
Quite a few renters and homeowners were in a state of shock when they opened their mail boxes this past week and found a curt letter from Sacramento informing them that they would not receive a check for their annual tax break.
According to the communication, Governor Schwarzenegger axed those funds from the State budget for [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 7, 2008
Cocky young Maverick flew by seat of pants…
As the reports filter in about John McCain’s days as a fighter pilot, the reminisces start to sound a lot like a page or two out of the feature film script – “Top Gun” – which starred Cruise and Kilmer a couple of years back.
There’s a lot of [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 7, 2008
Some days it’s fun to knock off and take in some mindless entertainment.
The next movie in queue at the Grove was “The Invasion” so I snapped up a ticket and slipped into my plush chair as the credits started to roll.
From the offset the stylistic pace was able to draw a captive audience in.
Without hesitation, [...]
