Backcountry's PR blunder and subsequent mea culpa makes me love them even more... Completely appropriate follow-up and a great example of leadership and accountability.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Fine Wine in Manhattan Beach
The Vintage Shoppe, formerly located in Playa Vista, has moved to Manhattan Beach. Adjacent to Tin Roof Bistro in the Manhattan Village Mall, enjoy a nice selection of vintages from small wineries around the world. Ten dollars gets you a wine tasting. They pour almost every day.
Grand opening event on April 29 still has tickets available. Go here to purchase yours.
The Vintage Shoppe
3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 140
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-WINE(9463)
Email: info@bigwino.com
The Vintage Shoppe, formerly located in Playa Vista, has moved to Manhattan Beach. Adjacent to Tin Roof Bistro in the Manhattan Village Mall, enjoy a nice selection of vintages from small wineries around the world. Ten dollars gets you a wine tasting. They pour almost every day.Grand opening event on April 29 still has tickets available. Go here to purchase yours.
The Vintage Shoppe
3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 140
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-WINE(9463)
Email: info@bigwino.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
'Lucky' Brings Benefit Shopping Event from New York to Los Angeles
Last week, shopping magazine Lucky hosted its first annual Lucky Shops L.A., the West Coast’s first incarnation of the shopping event that started in New York. Now in its eighth year, Lucky Shops offered an edited selection of apparel and accessories at discount prices at Siren Studios.... read more.
Last week, shopping magazine Lucky hosted its first annual Lucky Shops L.A., the West Coast’s first incarnation of the shopping event that started in New York. Now in its eighth year, Lucky Shops offered an edited selection of apparel and accessories at discount prices at Siren Studios.... read more.
Monday, March 28, 2011
We Have Arrived
La-La Land. It's not just a destination, it's a definition.
The Oxford-English dictionary has included a much-needed descriptor to the slang phrase used in reference to our fair city.
la-la land n. can refer either to Los Angeles (in which case its etymology is influenced by the common initialism for that city), or to a state of being out of touch with reality—and sometimes to both simultaneously.
Funny and pretty right on. While there are a few of us who live in L.A. who "get it" - we're educated, we work hard, we have morals, we support public radio - there are many who, well, who aren't and who don't.
I get as fed up as the next guy when it comes to the "disconnect from reality" exhibited by those who inhabit this town - mostly transplants from other cities. It's one of the few places where stupidity is not only excused, it's practically expected. Add to that, the unabashed sense of entitlement and the most exalted importance on physical beauty anywhere I've ever been. It really is maddening. Don't get me started on the traffic, lack of public transportation... and the taxes...
All that aside, I confess, I LOVE it here. There's a reason so many people flock to SoCal. The quality of life is amazing. Where else can you ski in the morning, surf in the afternoon? We have easy access to some of the most natural beauty and breathtaking scenery in the world. Believe it or not, once you weed out the bad eggs, some of the people are pretty cool (and inspiring!) too. Whatever kind of food, music, movie or cultural experience you desire - you can find it here. Did I mention the weather....? The. Weather.
It really does make it all worth it.
"We should build a wall around California to keep the close minded out." - Timothy Leary, American psychologist and writer
La-La Land. It's not just a destination, it's a definition.
The Oxford-English dictionary has included a much-needed descriptor to the slang phrase used in reference to our fair city.
la-la land n. can refer either to Los Angeles (in which case its etymology is influenced by the common initialism for that city), or to a state of being out of touch with reality—and sometimes to both simultaneously.
Funny and pretty right on. While there are a few of us who live in L.A. who "get it" - we're educated, we work hard, we have morals, we support public radio - there are many who, well, who aren't and who don't.
I get as fed up as the next guy when it comes to the "disconnect from reality" exhibited by those who inhabit this town - mostly transplants from other cities. It's one of the few places where stupidity is not only excused, it's practically expected. Add to that, the unabashed sense of entitlement and the most exalted importance on physical beauty anywhere I've ever been. It really is maddening. Don't get me started on the traffic, lack of public transportation... and the taxes...
All that aside, I confess, I LOVE it here. There's a reason so many people flock to SoCal. The quality of life is amazing. Where else can you ski in the morning, surf in the afternoon? We have easy access to some of the most natural beauty and breathtaking scenery in the world. Believe it or not, once you weed out the bad eggs, some of the people are pretty cool (and inspiring!) too. Whatever kind of food, music, movie or cultural experience you desire - you can find it here. Did I mention the weather....? The. Weather.
It really does make it all worth it.
"We should build a wall around California to keep the close minded out." - Timothy Leary, American psychologist and writer
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dog Days of Travel
In my frequent jaunts up and down California's coast, I meet a variety of characters. Today's pick of the litter: Pablo, a 12 lb. chihuahua-pug (pughuahua?) pound puppy rescued from a South Central shelter.
Fly safe, Pablo!
Check out these GREAT organizations, to rescue a little mutt of your own!
Shelter Stroll Smooch Pooch Dog Rescue L.A. Animal Services Petfinder
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In my frequent jaunts up and down California's coast, I meet a variety of characters. Today's pick of the litter: Pablo, a 12 lb. chihuahua-pug (pughuahua?) pound puppy rescued from a South Central shelter.Fly safe, Pablo!
Check out these GREAT organizations, to rescue a little mutt of your own!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Next Big One?
The earthquake that hit Japan last week was upgraded yesterday from a 8.9 to a 9.0, a difference in amplitude of about 1.4 percent.
When plotting three of the world's most recent major earthquakes, a patten emerges. In very basic terms, the Pacific Plate is shifting. Three of the four faults on the plate have experienced major temblors in the last year. Chile in the Southeast (Feb. 2010), New Zealand in the Southwest (Feb. 2011), Japan in the Northwest (March 2011). Is North America's Pacific Northwest next?
It is here that the most dangerous fault in the U.S. lies: Cascadia. The fault stretches from the northern part of California, north along the coast of Oregon and Washington, and into Canadian waters. In fact, 300 years ago, a 9.0 earthquake that originated here set off a tsunami that wreaked havoc all the way across the Pacific Ocean, smashing the shores of Japan.
According to experts, the Pacific Northwest is "long overdue" for a major quake. "With the region experiencing 41 quakes 8.0 magnitude or above over the past 10,000 years, geologists say it's a question of when - not if - the next one hits..."
The earthquake that hit Japan last week was upgraded yesterday from a 8.9 to a 9.0, a difference in amplitude of about 1.4 percent.
When plotting three of the world's most recent major earthquakes, a patten emerges. In very basic terms, the Pacific Plate is shifting. Three of the four faults on the plate have experienced major temblors in the last year. Chile in the Southeast (Feb. 2010), New Zealand in the Southwest (Feb. 2011), Japan in the Northwest (March 2011). Is North America's Pacific Northwest next?
It is here that the most dangerous fault in the U.S. lies: Cascadia. The fault stretches from the northern part of California, north along the coast of Oregon and Washington, and into Canadian waters. In fact, 300 years ago, a 9.0 earthquake that originated here set off a tsunami that wreaked havoc all the way across the Pacific Ocean, smashing the shores of Japan.
According to experts, the Pacific Northwest is "long overdue" for a major quake. "With the region experiencing 41 quakes 8.0 magnitude or above over the past 10,000 years, geologists say it's a question of when - not if - the next one hits..."
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Don't Sweat It. Or do. Equinox is offering a free three-day trial for a limited time. To sign up, go here.
Rest assured, word on the street is the clubs in L.A. are nothing like those in New York. (It was years ago. They "needed the money"...)
Monday, March 07, 2011
Snowpacalypse!
While Southern California has been blasted with sub-40 degree temperatures and unexpected deluges, the area mountains have been reaping the benefits of frequent precipitation.
It's been an incredible season at Mammoth and June Mountains in California's Eastern Sierra. With a 19 ft. base and 18 new inches in the past 24 hours, it appears there's no end in sight to the near-perfect conditions and a season that will most certainly last well into the summer, once again.
Powder days are the norm, not the exception in 2010/2011. Here's a montage, collected from the past couple of months. Enjoy the "greatest snow on earth."
For those of you unlucky enough NOT to have a season pass, go here to complete a survey by TOMORROW evening and you'll receive a voucher for a $39 lift ticket.
Monday, February 21, 2011
The Kids Are Alright
Hot on the heels of L.A. being named the rudest city in America, comes a fresh new concept: teaching kids how to be polite at an early age. Check out a new blog created by L.A. mom Lora - on the off-chance your little monsters need a refresher.
You. Can. Never. Start. Too. Soon.
Hot on the heels of L.A. being named the rudest city in America, comes a fresh new concept: teaching kids how to be polite at an early age. Check out a new blog created by L.A. mom Lora - on the off-chance your little monsters need a refresher.
You. Can. Never. Start. Too. Soon.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Not Again.
Los Angeles ranked rudest city in America. Rounding out the top five: New York, Philadelphia, Miami and D.C.
Until next year...
Los Angeles ranked rudest city in America. Rounding out the top five: New York, Philadelphia, Miami and D.C.
Until next year...
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Make a Night of It: Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
More than 45 chefs and 70 California wineries will participate in the 22nd Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters, a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres dinner benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
This year, the backlot at Warner Bros. will set the stage for the May 14 event which begins at 6:00PM. Tickets are $375. For more information and to reserve your spot today, visit the website.
CLICK HERE to book your hotel reservation by April 24, 2011 at the Hilton Los Angeles Universal City and receive a special "Winemasters" rate.
This year, the backlot at Warner Bros. will set the stage for the May 14 event which begins at 6:00PM. Tickets are $375. For more information and to reserve your spot today, visit the website.
CLICK HERE to book your hotel reservation by April 24, 2011 at the Hilton Los Angeles Universal City and receive a special "Winemasters" rate.
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| Friends at the 2010 Winemasters event. |
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
The Return of BYOB - FREE
BYOB and no corkage fee now at select Los Angeles eateries when you make your reservation through OpenTable.com. Click the link for a list of participating restaurants.
BYOB and no corkage fee now at select Los Angeles eateries when you make your reservation through OpenTable.com. Click the link for a list of participating restaurants.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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Saturday, January 08, 2011
Senseless Act of Violence
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot today at a public event outside a grocery store in Tuscon. Five others died and twelve others were injured.
Take Back the 20, Sarah Palin's campaign to win 20 Congressional districts where Democrats voted for the Affordable Healthcare Act, featured a web site where those districts and specific congressmen and women were identified as "targets" - literally - with crosshairs in various cities across the U.S. Giffords was identified as one of those targets. The site has been pulled, but the screenshots remain.
Once again, Palin's "creative" political hyperbole has been mistaken as reality by her mindless supporters. She is dangerous and has no place in politics. This is a tragic, literal example of her recklessness. A senseless act of violence: the result of an irresponsible, thoughtless campaign.
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot today at a public event outside a grocery store in Tuscon. Five others died and twelve others were injured.
Take Back the 20, Sarah Palin's campaign to win 20 Congressional districts where Democrats voted for the Affordable Healthcare Act, featured a web site where those districts and specific congressmen and women were identified as "targets" - literally - with crosshairs in various cities across the U.S. Giffords was identified as one of those targets. The site has been pulled, but the screenshots remain.
Once again, Palin's "creative" political hyperbole has been mistaken as reality by her mindless supporters. She is dangerous and has no place in politics. This is a tragic, literal example of her recklessness. A senseless act of violence: the result of an irresponsible, thoughtless campaign.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"Urban Tumbleweed" Banned in L.A., Smog Still Allowed
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of L.A. County, affecting neighborhoods like Altadena, Valencia and Rowland Heights. The ban doesn't cover 88 other cities in L.A. County. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky called the plastic pollutants, "urban tumbleweeds."
...The ban, which will cover nearly 1.1 million residents countywide, is to the point: “No store shall provide to any customer a plastic carryout bag.” An exception would be made for plastic bags that are used to hold fruit, vegetables or raw meat in order to prevent contamination with other grocery items...
Isn't it interesting in a town with 4 million inhabitants and the highest per-capita car population in the world that we are considering a ban on plastic bags in rural areas of L.A. county? Guess we've gotta' start somewhere...
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of L.A. County, affecting neighborhoods like Altadena, Valencia and Rowland Heights. The ban doesn't cover 88 other cities in L.A. County. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky called the plastic pollutants, "urban tumbleweeds."
...The ban, which will cover nearly 1.1 million residents countywide, is to the point: “No store shall provide to any customer a plastic carryout bag.” An exception would be made for plastic bags that are used to hold fruit, vegetables or raw meat in order to prevent contamination with other grocery items...
Isn't it interesting in a town with 4 million inhabitants and the highest per-capita car population in the world that we are considering a ban on plastic bags in rural areas of L.A. county? Guess we've gotta' start somewhere...
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