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Facts of the Week 6-6-11
~ The term rule of thumb comes from the old English law that men couldn’t beat their wives with anything wider than their thumb. ~ A monkey’s skull wrapped in…
Poem of the Week 6-6-11 Coquette de Friode
By Julia Ward Howe What is thy thought of me? What is thy feeling? Lov’st thou the veil of sense, Or its revealing? Leav’st thou the maiden rose Drooping and…
Inn The Park, St. James’s Park, London, England
Nestled among the plants and ponds of St. James’s Park, Inn The Park is a wonderfully innovative cafe restaurant that blends seamlessly into its surroundings to offer a natural oasis…
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Bill Passes State Assembly
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly passed AB 1369, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) by a 62-0 vote. The legislation would prevent those engaging…
Assembly Moves to Restore Tax Help for Seniors and Disabled
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Assembly unanimously passed legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (DSan Fernando Valley) to restore a vital property tax assistance program for seniors and Californians…
Gourmet Chef Profile: Meet Chef Sriram Vishwanathan Aylur
LONDON, ENGLAND — From the first time Sriram stepped into his father’s kitchen, it was the beginning of a long quest for passion and knowledge of food. “I remember being…
The Montcalm In Barbican, London City Is Top Notch
LONDON CITY, ENGLAND — Sleek, chic and contemporary, The Montcalm At The Brewery London City presents a completely new experience in the heart of Barbican, London City. The hotel accents…
Nova Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Nova Hotel is situated in an authentic canal house in the centre of Amsterdam, between the Dam and the Spui. Its magnificent location in the heart of the old…
Travel Tips of the Week 6-6-11
By Jean Strauber, Travel Writer On the weekend of July 15-17, the 405 Freeway will be closed to traffic because of a demolition of the Skirball Bridge. The Getty and…
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park Proves A Fitting Venue For Memorial Day Weekend Event
A very special Memorial Day weekend event was held last Sunday, May 29 at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park. In spite of 40-mph winds, everyone had a…