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The Urban Celibate(?) Meets Mum, Dad & Father Christmas

The Urban Celibate(?) Meets Mum, Dad & Father Christmas

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Mz. Moxy 1151 days into self-imposed celibacy ended recently with a (long overdue) bang. From this excursion into deserted tundra, I have been blessed with ninja-like intuition and Quattro Razor sharp insight. Not unlike Jim Morrison the Lizard King rebirthing in the desert sun, through two years of abstinence, I have been divined with [...]

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What the h? Give a Hoot Hoot

What the h? Give a Hoot Hoot

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Derek Waters I’m not one to advertise smoking, or littering. However I will advertise to not throw your cigarettes out the window in Los Angeles. I’m not proud to say I’ve been a smoker for 10 years. I’m not proud to say I’ve thrown my fair share of cigs out the window. I should [...]

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Valentine’s in Napa

Valentine’s in Napa

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Wine Dog - Bob Ecker Fortunately for West Coasters, this time of year is already proto-spring unlike many parts of the country. The birds, bees, and flowers all get active as nature – including us dogs and humans – get urges. Maybe it’s no surprise that Valentine’s Day comes about in the early spring, [...]

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Creative Environments of Hollywood

Creative Environments of Hollywood

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Jason Dean When Jerry Schneiderman surveys the urban landscape of Los Angeles, he sees it contracting. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s never been a shortage of grousing over the time Angelinos spend driving from home to work and back again. Scientific studies have been conducted to measure how many life-years are lost [...]

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Horoscopes - Open Your Fortune Cookie Now

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Ananda Zoë Breslof Inspired By True Events - January 26th starts the Chinese New Year, the year of the Earth Ox. Each of the 12-year cycle of animals is designated with one of the Chinese five elemental signs; metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. This year it is Earth and harbors such qualities as [...]

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Zip Fusion - Restaurant Review

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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by Caroline Schweich If you’re in the mood for a downtown adventure or romantic dinner, I recommend Zip Fusion across the street. While Wurstküche is brand spankin’ new, Zip Fusion has been around for eight years. And though the neighborhood has definitely changed (people don’t live in cardboard boxes outside the restaurant anymore), it feels [...]

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Wurstküche – Restaurant Review

Wurstküche - Restaurant Review

Posted on09. Feb, 2009 by .

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  by Caroline Schweich It all started about a year and half ago, when Tyler Wilson (then 21) sat on the beach in Santa Barbara with his cousin Joseph Pitruzzelli (25 at the time), and together they came up with their grandiose gourmet sausage and beer concept. I don’t know about you, but I know [...]

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Napa For The Holidays

Napa For The Holidays

Posted on06. Jan, 2009 by .

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words by Wine Dog – Bob Ecker We all know times are difficult. I can hardly walk through Petco without lamenting the price of rawhide treats. Fortunately people still continue to need to drink wine. I say, visit wine country, go out to your local restaurants or enjoy wine at home. Why? Because the Wine [...]

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Beyond Thunderdome

Beyond Thunderdome

Posted on06. Jan, 2009 by .

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words by Jen Kay With the recent ring of fire surrounding Southern California, it just may be the end of the world as we know it. Now is the time to call on Mad Max and his survival crew to provide safety and comfort for those left behind. Sci-Fi inspired Hildebrand Construction seems equally equipped [...]

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Sexy Dining is in at Café Wa s, It is Délicieux!

Posted on20. Dec, 2008 by .

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words by Caroline Schweich It’s the newest brainchild by veteran nightclub guru Ivan Kane. As soon as you walk into Café Wa s (and that isn’t a typo), you immediately leave behind the nondescript modern box structures of Sunset and Vine and feel like you’ve entered into a discreet, French private club (I might even [...]

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