Julian Ayrs & Pop Culture

Archive for October 17th, 2008

Calling all writers!
Professional editors and writers from the Greater Los Angeles Writer’s Society are holding a panel discussion on Saturday October 18th which is open to all writers and the general public.
“Beyond the Draft (The Final Art of Editing a Novel)” will be a focus on how to turn a writer’s rough draft into a [...]

Horror Films…12 Hour all-night screenings at New Beverly Cinema!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 17, 2008

Well, snap up a couple of cans of Red Bull – and a handful of toothpicks to prop up your eyelids – and get ready for an all-nighter of fright night offerings at the New Beverly Cinema.
Something tells me, though, that you’ll be riveted to the edge of your seats throughout the spooky night into [...]

Barack Obama…William Ayers issues compelling dilemma!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 17, 2008

Until now, I have stayed out of the fray in respect to issues surrounding Obama’s so-called ties with alleged “Weatherman” terrorist, William Ayers.
I’ll start by noting for the record – that while the former “Underground” leader and I both have similar last names (unlike me he has an “e” in his surname) – there is [...]

  
Today, the California Supreme Court denied an appeal lodged by the County of San Diego – and in the process – signaled to lawmakers that – “Federal Law does not trump State Law.”
The County of San Diego filed suit in February 2006 – after challenging the validity of California’s medical cannabis laws – and refusing [...]

Blogging…fame! Odd-balls crawl out of the woodwork…

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 17, 2008

A few months ago, I noted that blogging foisted me reluctantly into the spotlight.
I never expected the phenomenon; after all, my profile shot is quite miniscule compared to the rest of the content on my blog site.
Unlike many post-it folks – my blog is not a vanity site – where I am inclined to splash [...]