By Erika F. Washington Photos by Erika F. Washington Dozens of cars and trucks lined the west end of the old Huntridge pharmacy parking lot last Saturday afternoon. Each gleamed like it just rolled off the Detroit assembly line; however, these cars are all at least 50 years old. You[...]
Devastation! That is what I felt when I received a text message about the Walters family tragedy back in January. I was really rattled and had to take a walk to settle down. I immediately felt a sense of guilt. (Yes, Duh-G, Charles, Todd, et al. I felt very guilty!)Guilt is[...]
The Senate immigration reform bill aims to apprehend 90 percent of potential border-crossers in high-risk areas within five years after passage, but Republicans are questioning the plan. By David Grant WASHINGTON —Senate conservatives in a hearing Tuesday took aim at a key border security element of the immigration reform bill, peppering the[...]
Since four in the afternoon on Wednesday, organizers of what is now known as the May Day Immigration March, joined in front of the US Federal Building in an effort to protest the delay for the immigration reform promised by US Senator Harry Reid and President Barack Obama in the[...]
IRS Tea Party scandal is ‘un-American’ and a ‘travesty,’ lawmakers angrily state Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are vowing to hold people accountable and explore legislative changes to ensure the IRS mends its ways after singling out Tea Party and other conservative groups. By David Grant Capitol Hill[...]
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that a number of beer brewing companies have banded together to support the Clean Water Act. Can you enlighten? — Mitch Jenkins, Cincinnati, OH In April 2013 the non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) brought together two dozen nationally respected craft beer brewers to launch the[...]
Whatever you do, don’t try to pull a fast one on U.S. District Judge Otis Wright. (This article is taken in part from the National Law Journal, dated May 7, 2013.) After describing a massive fraud involving the enforcement of copyrights to pornography, he has referred four lawyers to licensing[...]
I will remind you that only ONE Nevada legislator, Assemblyman Wes Duncan, voted “No” on the Internet tax resolution. I’ll also note that U.S. Sen. Dean Heller opposes this so-called/misnamed “Marketplace Fairness Act.” But Duncan and Heller are far from alone when it comes to national CONSERVATIVE opposition to this[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Drago Centro unless indicated.) It was a big night as celebrities and VIP guests arrived at the red carpet to celebrate comedian magician Mac King’s 13th anniversary event. Among the celebrities were the cast of Million Dollar Quartet (Harrahs), Kevin Burke Defending the Caveman[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman & Drago Centro) There is an exciting restaurant in downtown Los Angeles a restaurant that offers the pleasures of their tantalizing flavors and the rich, bold taste of their wines. Drago Centro offers a modern Italian menu influenced by the whims and genius[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Australian Bee Gees’ Show) The Bee Gees’ music has been popular since the ‘60s and seems to have found a permanent niche in the music world. When you find a group that can touch the audience’s hearts with their version of the Bee Gees’[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman unless otherwise indicated.) The Hollywood Downtowner Inn is designed for their guest’s enjoyment as most of the rooms face the pool. It is refreshing to look out at the trees, flowers and greenery from the window or balcony. There are hide-a-ways to sit[...]
Lifestyle · Restaurant Reviews
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos submitted by Osterland) Whenever you are entertaining family, friends or for a business event, it is important to find just the right wines to serve with your appetizers or meal. Master Sommelier, Eddie Osterland, advises anyone who is planning a party, “Never Save the Best for[...]
Authorities are now facing the dilemma of what to do with the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the Boston marathon bomber. It is perfectly understandable because many families, especially the parents of the little boy killed during the explosion, don’t want his body buried on the same grounds with[...]
