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Alternative Transportation and Energy Expo Debuts Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell CarsWhat will you be driving ten years from now? The Alternative Transportation and Energy Expo shows you now. -
You Say Imelda, I Say EvitaWhy is the song cycle about Imelda Marcos written by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim so familiar? Because Evita did it first. -
Another Science Fiction: Advertising the Space Race 1957-1962How did aerospace companies attract engineers at the dawn of the Space Race? With mind blowing recruitment ads, as seen in this amazing art book. -
5 Things to Avoid Saying to a Graduate -- and a Few Things Worth MentioningWhat do you say to a new graduate? And what should you avoid saying?
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Looking into Books on Disneyland, Film Noir, Pop Surf Culture and Sunset BlvdWhere can you find books on such popular culture topics as Disneyland, film noir architecture, surfing culture and Sunset Boulevard? -
Book Review: Field Days, a Year of Farming, Eating and Drinking Wine in CaliforniaHow do you change by eating locally grown organic food for a year? Reporter Jonah Raskin works on a California farm to learn the answer. -
Earthrise: How Man First Saw the Earth: Book ReviewWhen we went to the moon, we discovered Earth. Historian Robert Poole explains how in his new book, "Earthrise."
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New Year Party Playlist HelperWant to season up your New Year's party playlist? Here are some suggestions. -
Sarah Palin and the Vision Thing -- a Political LimerickOh say can you see what Sarah Palin sees? A political limerick for our times.
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Insider Tips for Visiting the Santa Monica PierThe ins and outs, ups and downs of visiting the Santa Monica Pier. -
Top Tourist Attractions in Los AngelesWant to see Los Angeles without paying admission fees? Here is an insider's list of fee-free attractions.
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The Green Building Trend Supports SustainabilityHow can home improvement and remodel projects be kind to the environment? By going "green."
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Is There an End-Run Around the Writer's Strike?Who in the entertainment industry is actually a producer and who is actually a writer? -
Lorin Stein: The Most Famous Literary Figure You've Never Heard OfThe most famous literary figure you've never heard of has three National Book Award nominations for fiction this year. Who is this literary Superman? Does the name Lorin Stein ring a bell? -
Book Review: Leroy Grannis Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970sBefore the sport of surfing became bloated with corporate sponsorship, the camera of photographer Leroy Grannis captured the legendary surfers in legendary locations. -
Book Review: Nine Ways to Cross a RiverWhat can you learn about America by swimming across its rivers? Author Akiko Busch shares her lessons, stroke by stroke. -
Book Review: The 8,000-Year-Old Story of the Wine TradeWith a new twist on an old tale, author Thomas Pellechia looks at the history of wine from the perspective of its merchants. -
Test Your Flag Knowledge This Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of JulyGrab your picnic basket and this fun flag test to help celebrate summer holidays this Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July. -
West of Jesus: Surfing, Science and the Origins of BeliefWhat can a surfer discover on a global quest for physical renewal, spiritual enlightenment and monster waves? -
The Mother of All Mother's Day QuizzesTest your mom's knowledge of motherhood with this Mother of All Mother's Day Quizzes. -
Where's My Jetpack? A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future that Never ArrivedWhere are the jetpacks, the flying cars, the ray guns we were promised? Author Daniel Wilson is throwing a techno-tantrum. -
After Sputnik: Fifty Years of the Space AgeThe Space Age began the year Sputnik was launched and a lush publication from Smithsonian Books shares a rare collection from the first 50 years of space exploration. -
Musicals Finally Get Some RespectMusicals get no respect. But they will no longer be considered "illegitimate" after Scott McMillin's book, "The Musical as Drama." -
Covert Politics Make "Wicked" More Than a MusicalThere is much more than the eye of a gnat and tongue of a bat brewing the witches' cauldron of the successful musical "Wicked" with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. -
Memorial by Bruce Wagner: Travel from Ridiculous Los Angeles to Sublime IndiaAward winning novelist Bruce Wagner takes a dysfunctional family from the ridiculous environs of Los Angeles to the sublime spirituality of India in "Memorial," his latest cutting edge novel. -
Are You an Earthling?How much do you know about Earth Day? Take a fun trivia quiz and find out. -
Understanding Kosher Food LabelingKosher food labeling is a complicated alphabet soup of various trademarks, designations and certifications. Here is a guide to help navigate. -
Book Review: The Man Who Ran the MoonWho ran NASA during the go-go 1960s? A new biography by Piers Bizony explains the lofty ambitions of James E. Webb and the race to reach the moon. -
How to Prepare and Eat Yorkshire PuddingYorkshire Pudding may be a vintage side dish, but it can be adapted into a modern dessert.
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How to Understand Electric CarsWhy does it seem that today's technology for electric vehicles is always put off to tomorrow?
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How to Shop at a Farmers MarketThink you know how to handle a Farmers Market? Here are some great tips to maximize your food shopping experience.
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Book Review: Only Joking Takes a Serious Look at HumorComedy Central comedian Jimmy Carr and collaborator Lucy Greeves give serious study to what makes us laugh in their book titled "Only Joking." -
Irish Trivia Quiz for St. Patrick's Day Bar Games and ContestsAre you feeling lucky? Test your knowledge of all things Irish with these trivia questions for St. Patrick's Day games and contests. -
A Guide to Retro Mid-Century Danish Modern Furniture and DesignersWhat are savvy collectors buying now? Mid-century Danish Modern is back in vogue. Here is a guide to some of the most desirable retro chairs ever designed. -
Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from World War IIDuring World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen fought on the front lines of the air war as well as the front lines of race relations. The legacy of these pilots is discussed in Los Angeles. -
Book Review: The Architecture of HappinessCan architecture make us spiritually better people? Author Alain de Botton may have the blueprint to happiness. -
Book Review: Tweaked A Crystal Meth MemoirIn the wild world of drug literature, the reader must often grapple with what is truth and what is fiction. -
California Options for Filing State Income TaxCan Californians get a break from the Tax Code?
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Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner in Los AngelesWhere do you go to get away from the madding crowd and have a romantic dinner? Here is a guide to urban intimacy.
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Best Spots to Propose in Los AngelesWant to propose in the great outdoors? Here is a guide to great al fresco spots for popping the question.
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Book Review: Dark Side of the MoonWhat is the true cost of voyaging to the moon? Historian Gerard J. DeGroot makes an accounting in his new book "Dark Side of the Moon" and he doesn't like the bottom line. -
Book Review: Food is CultureCan the history of food be written in 150 pages or less? Italian professor Massimo Montanari sprints through history and gives new meaning to the term "fast food." -
Movie Review: The Pursuit of HappynessDoes Will Smith's new movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness" send the wrong message at holiday time? -
Film Review: Breaking and Entering Gets Full Attention of LawIs our behavior determined by the space around us? "Breaking and Entering," the new film starring Jude Law and Juliette Binoche explores the possibility. -
Book Review: The Apollo Prophecies Travel Back to the FutureDid the Apollo astronauts find something more interesting than rocks on the moon? An imaginative new book called "The Apollo Prophecies" takes another look at what might have happened on the lunar surface. -
Book Review: Red, White, and Drunk All OverA wine writer who admits doing it for the buzz? That's the approach of Natalie MacLean in her new book "Red, White, and Drunk All Over." -
Holiday Gift Guide to Best Books on Rock and RollWhat can you get for the rock and roll fans on your gift list this holiday season? Take a look at these outstanding new books. -
Review of Bobby: Director Emilio Estevez and Ensemble Cast Salutes the Life of Robert KennedyHow do you pay tribute to the famous life and infamous assassination of a twentieth century legend? Director-screenwriter Emilio Estevez surrounds Robert Kennedy with an ensemble cast in his new film "Bobby." -
Book Review: The Secret of ApolloDoes it take a rocket scientist to demonstrate the difference between good business management and bad? Perhaps. -
Top Secrets of Your Local Farmers MarketDo you really know how to shop at a farmers market? Here are some insider's secrets. -
Book Review: How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My LifeAfter hitting a jackpot on "Antiques Roadshow," a collector must handle all the people who come out of the woodwork seeking a piece of the treasure in this amusing new work of fiction. -
Film Review: Running with ScissorsIs the commercial trailer promoting "Running With Scissors" as a comedy doing the film more harm than good? -
Book Review: Don't Get Too ComfortableHumorist David Rakoff creatively rants and raves about "first world problems" in his latest collection of essays titled "Don't Get Too Comfortable." -
Book Review: Fake, Forgery, Lies, & EBay by Kenneth WaltonAn online auction con man confesses his methods of bilking eBay bidders in his new book, but is he rehabilitated? -
Review of Colin McGinn's Book The Power of Movies: How Screen and Mind InteractA philosophy professor takes an academic look at the power of movies and says that even Wittgenstein couldn't resist a cheesy Hollywood western. -
Book Review: Aaron Latham's Riding with John WayneAaron Latham writes a new Hollywood novel taking a behind the scenes peek at filming a movie that looks a lot like "Urban Cowboy." -
Book Review: Creating the 747 Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in AviationThe chief engineer of the world's first jumbo jet, the Boeing 747, gives a behind the scenes look into the problems and politics, the egos and economics, the nuts and bolts of creating a unique airplane. -
Book Review - Oops: 20 Life Lessons from the Fiascoes that Shaped AmericaJournalists Martin Smith and Patrick Kiger prove that mistakes are more fun to read about than successes in their new book, "Oops: 20 Life Lessons from the Fiascoes That Shaped America." -
Book Review: New Releases Are Treats for Pet LoversHave your best friend fetch your slippers so you can snuggle up with these three new books written for pet lovers. -
Top Ten Songs by Gene PitneyAs a stylish and versatile singer throughout the 1960s, Gene Pitney never quite captured the brass ring of fame and fortune. -
Movie Review: All the King's MenThe modern remake of All The King's Men, based upon Robert Penn Warren's prize winning novel, doesn't say much but it says it loudly. -
Top Ten Songs by DEVOAfter Punk but before Grunge, the outrageous band DEVO invented a backstory, put on boilersuits, went to work in the lab and concocted brand new music. -
Top Ten Songs by Lotte LenyaLotte Lenya, wife of German composer Kurt Weill, had a voice that could evoke pre-war Berlin like no other, even though it was described as "one octave below laryngitis." -
Top Ten Songs by Harry NilssonHarry Nilsson was a celebrity without being famous. His career was ironic, as his hit compositions were recorded by other artists and his hit vocals were written by other composers. -
Top Ten Songs by BlondieBlondie's hit song "Heart of Glass" put the band on top of the charts with a dance club beat, but Blondie's roots are pure post-punk irony. -
Book Review: Success Through FailureIn his new book "Success Through Failure," civil engineer Henry Petroski demonstrates how mistakes and failures are essential to achieving improvements and success. -
The Requirements and Definitions for Organic FoodsOrganic products are gaining momentum and have even found their way into Wal-Mart, but do we know what we are talking about when we say "Organic"? -
Film Review: The Illusionist is More Than Meets the EyeEdward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel star in the film "The Illusionist," a handsome tale of love, fantasy and magic. -
How to Get Tickets to See Your Favorite Television Shows in Production: Be a Game Show, Comedy Show or Talk Show Audience MemberGet a privileged behind-the-scenes peek at television production by attending the filming of a network or cable show. Here's how to get your tickets.
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Los Angeles Adds Movies to the Annual Summer Feast of San GennaroLos Angeles is catching up with New York's Little Italy in celebrating the annual summer Feast of San Gennaro.
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Book Review: Space Race: The Epic Battle Between America and the Soviet Union for Dominion of SpaceBiographies of Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolov are the launching pad of an analysis of the colossal rocket duel waged between the United States and the Soviet Union in the book "Space Race" written by BBC producer Deborah Cadbury. -
5 Ways Local Farmer's Markets Change How You EatThe country's small farmers are influencing food trends and getting street credibility through the proliferation and popularity of local Farmer's Markets.
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McMansion Mania or How I Learned to Live with the Building BoomRising property values cause tear-down fever as owners try to maximize the size of their homes. The side effects of the building boom upon neighbors are surprising. -
Book Review: Something Happened when Shots Were HeardThe maligned 1960s and the misunderstood 1970s are given deeper analysis in two new books. -
Dick Dale Brings Summer Surf Music Back to the Santa Monica PierDick Dale, the originator of the Southern California surf music sound, brings his signature style to the Santa Monica Pier summer concert series. -
Mods & Rockers Film Festival Starts Another British InvasionThe British chose American Independence Day to kick start their latest invasion in the form of a Mods & Rockers film festival. -
Bell Bicycle Helmet is a Featherweight ContenderWhen you ride a bicycle, it makes good sense to wear a protective helmet and when you wear a helmet, it makes good sense that it be light weight and comfortable. The Bell bike helmet fits the requirements.
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Fisher Space Pen: A Heavenly Writing Tool on EarthThe Fisher Space Pen is a patented tool able to write in freezing cold, extreme heat, under water or in orbit. It is a great gift and comes with its own lesson in problem solving.
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Toyota Prius Gets Hybrid Technology RightToyota delivered its promise of high fuel efficiency and with low air emissions in the outstanding hybrid technology package called the Prius. It is the right vehicle at the right time. -
Advantage Flea Prevention Medication Has a Leg UpPets need monthly applications of medications to keep them flee free throughout the year. One of the best over-the-counter products is Advantage, made by the Bayer aspirin company.
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The Forever Flashlight Works Reliably Without BatteriesThere is no need to ever worry again about weak or dead batteries when using a Forever Flashlight. As long as you can shake it up, it will operate.
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OXO Mango Slicer is the Right Tool for a Special JobSlicing a mango is a tricky operation. The unique shape of the fruit calls for a specialized tool. The mango slicer made by OXO is just what the doctor ordered.
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Flag Collecting Terms and Vocabulary for the BeginnerThe hobby of flag collecting and the study of flags, known as vexillology, has a vocabulary all its own. Here is a list of terms to help you get started in this fascinating field.
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How the American Flag Should Be Displayed This SummerSummer is a great time for displaying the red, white and blue. Here is a guide to the essential do's and don'ts of American flag protocol.
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Book Review: Broken Trust Picks Up Pieces of Hawaii's Bishop EstateGreed, arrogance, incompetence and political dirty dealing are responsible for shattering Hawaii's largest, and the country's richest charitable trust. This investigative book scrutinizes the problem and the people responsible. -
Book Review: Kaui Hart Hemmings' House of Thieves Unlocks Trouble in HawaiiChildren growing up in Hawaii find themselves in a lost paradise in this collection of literary short stories. -
Book Review: Stephen Harrigan's Challenger Park Lifts Off with the Space ShuttleA female space shuttle astronaut pays the price for pursuing her exciting career while trying to hold her family together in this exciting new novel. -
Book Review - Right Stuff, Wrong Sex: America's First Women in Space ProgramThere was more than one space race taking place in the 1960s. Not only was the United States racing the Soviet Union, but women were racing men into space. -
Gift Books for Young Readers of Science TopicsHere is a guide to new books available this gift giving season that will delight the young readers and grown-ups on your list who are curious about science topics. -
Review: Three Holiday Books for 12 Days of ChristmasThree new books for the holiday season take a look at Christmas and Santa Claus from the point of view of history, literature and humor. -
6 Overrated Southern California Activities and What to Do InsteadSouthern California offers many good experiences, but here is an insider's guide offering pointers on how to turn those good experiences into the best experiences.
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Five Great Art Deco Buildings in Los AngelesLos Angles may not be known for any one architectural style in particular, but it does boast some of the best examples of Art Deco to be found.
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The 5 Best Small Museums in Los AngelesThese amazing small musuems in Los Angeles won't take up your whole day, but they will occupy your whole imagination.
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5 Retro Coffee Shops in Los AngelesLos Angeles still has some great retro coffee shops to offer and here are some examples of great mid-century architecture.
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John Lennon and the Beatles Covered in Avalanche of New BooksIt has been 25 years since John Lennon was killed and to commemorate his life and the phenomenon of The Beatles, publishers are releasing many exciting new books.
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Book Review: Moondust and the Future of Space ExplorationA new book explores the meaning of the Apollo space program by interviewing the last living astronauts who walked on the moon. -
3 Ethnic Food Markets in Santa MonicaThe beach town of Santa Monica offers exciting and unusual ethnic food markets and delicatessens.
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Book Review: The United States of Europe by T.R. ReidAuthor T.R. Reid sees the strength of the United States of America fading in comparison to the rise of the European Union in his book "The United States of Europe."
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Three Authors Analyze the California Conundrum in New BooksThree talented authors tackle the fascinating and frustrating puzzle of the California conundrum in new books. -
Shopping for Pet Medications and Supplies on the InternetVeterinarians no longer have a monopoly on the sale of pet medications. The internet makes several sources available for pet prescriptions as well as pet supplies. It can pay to comparison shop for pet medications.
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When a Vehicle Accident is on Purpose: Anatomy of Insurance FraudThe crimes of staging auto accidents and faking medical treatment have become a cottage industry in our cities. Here is a blow by blow description of how such fraud is committed.
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Book Review: Blink by Malcolm GladwellBestselling author Malcolm Gladwell follows up his successful first book titled The Tipping Point with another work that takes an offbeat look at science.
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Santa Monica: Finding the Beach City's Hidden TreasuresSanta Monica is a progressive beach town that has a casual attitude toward its history. With a bit of effort, vintage architectural treasures can be discovered. Anyone living in Santa Monica or visiting the city will want to know these historical tips.
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Book Review: Do You Speak American?In this review of the companion book to the PBS and BBC broadcast titled "Do You Speak American?" the state of modern spoken English is diagnosed as very much alive and kicking.