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Interested in Viral Marketing? Live in Los Angeles?: Let's Go to a Mixergy Event, Monday Sept 22, 7p-9p

Who didn't laugh when they saw themselves (or their evil but brilliant boss - *ehem Steve Jobs) as Office Max's hilarious, dancing elf? If you're interested in knowing how sites go viral, join me at this conference that's co-sponsored by USC.



Who?:

Our presenters are experts in viral marketing because they spend their days making sites go… Continue

Added by alice on September 18, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

NoHo You Didn't! "NoHo Scene" 2008 Festival: North Hollywood

Mark your calendars for "NoHo Scene” 2008 Festival on Sunday, October 5 from 11am to 8pm. This all-day celebration of the arts features free theater, art exhibits, dance and music performances, acting, dance and art workshops and film screenings. NoHo Scene is a unique and fun experience for adults and children.



Visitors will also be able to frequent… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 18, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Swiss restaurant to serve meals cooked with human breast milk

Wow. I am pretty adventuresome when it comes to food, but I don't think that this would be an option for me. Any thoughts?

Added by Mary on September 18, 2008 at 10:51am — 6 Comments

To Zune or Not to Zune? Zune or New iPod Nano? Depends.

NY Times has an interesting article out today about why the Zune rocks for serious music… Continue

Added by alice on September 18, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - MOVIES OPENING 9/19

THE PICK OF THE WEEK

Battle in Seattle

In 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Environmentalists, consumer advocates, labor unions, students, anarchists and pacifists all converged, bringing attention to how the WTO's… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

MET MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Fabulous Designer and TV Show Host, Kahi Lee

I found Kahi Lee as I was flipping through 944 magazine - her style struck me as fresh and bright, a la Kelly Wearstler but with a… Continue

Added by alice on September 18, 2008 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Hokkaido Fair @ Mitsuwa

Thanks Eugene for tipping us off to the fabulous Hokkaido Fair @ Mitsuwa (Japanese grocery store chain). We hit up the Costa Mesa location last weekend.



Holy Fujikawa! The market was abuzz with hundreds of revelers. So much tastiness on display, some so exotic looking that for a moment we felt like we were on vacation in Japan, or at least… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 18, 2008 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

For Alice: Chandelier Stencil

Stencil-library.com

Pretty sure someone posted the vinyl wall art chandelier before:

From a blog called "Design Inspiration":

One of our favourite decorating themes is pattern on top of pattern. Stencils are perfect for creating layers of pattern. The key to getting the look… Continue

Added by Kara on September 17, 2008 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a Flyke!

The bicycle can be used with the motor running on the ground up to 40 mph. It is also a fully functional recumbent bicycle. The Flyke can be pedaled in bike mode with and without the motor attached, and can be propelled by the motor alone. No special harness necessary, sit down, fasten your seatbelt and take off. The bicycle is front wheel drive and steers with articulation. The whole front of the Flyke - the bicycle/seat assembly - pivots into turns.… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 17, 2008 at 11:04pm — No Comments

Hotels to Stay in Before You Die

HOTEL CIPRIANI, Venice

Clooney's bachelor pad when in town for the Canne Film Festival. This 50 year old legendary hotel perches on Giudecca Island facing San Marco, amid a sea of quiet streets, sprawling gardens, and that giant saltwater pool (hotel lore says it was planned in feet but the designer built it in meters, thus tripling its size).

Hotel Cipriani

Doubles from $1,260;… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Cupcake Champions

This one is for D! Cupcakes and iPhone are a few of his fav things.

These were the winning submissions to the Cupcake Decorating Championships held in NYC recently, decorated by Nick and Danielle Bilton.…

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Added by PANDA JU on September 17, 2008 at 4:58pm — 6 Comments

Recent Scenes from North Korea Including the Mass Games

Young koreans hold up colored display cards to form a background image for a performance of North Korea's Mass Games on September 12, 2008. The Mass Games are designed to entertain or celebrate holidays, and place emphasis on group dynamics rather than individual prowess. This particular show's name is "Prosper the Motherland!", dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, celebrated on September 9th.



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Added by Eugene on September 17, 2008 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE PART DEUX: Savor the Season, Downtown Los Angeles Sept 21st 6p-9p

Got a Benjamin? Love Food? Free This Sunday? Ready to check out yet another food festival this time in downtown Los Angeles!?



What?:

It's called Savor the Season. Chef Andre Guerrero of Max and The Oinkster will be presiding over a roster of culinary talent that includes Gerard Ochoa of El Cholo (hmm ok), Chad Minton at Jer-ne at… Continue

Added by alice on September 17, 2008 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Urban HOTspot: Bodega Wine Bar in Santa Monica

Bodega Bar is one of those places you go to because:



You live on the Westside, you can't stand the traffic and parking nightmare that is all around West Hollywood, you're done with Main Street in Santa Monica (no more getting in bar fights at Circle Bar or getting your clothes dirty at O'Briens...go ahead call me an elitist), and you have an… Continue

Added by alice on September 17, 2008 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Truly Resourceful & Innovative - Artist Phil Hansen



Phil Hansen uses everything from bibles, oreos, candles, matches, french fries, and even his own pee to create… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 17, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Museums Free-For-All! - 'Cause You Can't Beat Free!

Free Admission Days October 4 and/or 5, 2008

Mark your calendars people! In a joint effort to welcome diverse communities across Southern California, the Museum Marketing Roundtable announces the fourth annual “Museums Free-For-All” during the weekend of Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2008. The following 24 institutions—exploring art,… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 17, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Appreciating the Past, Present and Future: Photography Martin Klimas



German photographer Martin Klimas is currently exhibiting at the Foley Gallery in NYC. What strikes me most about his photos is that by using strobe lights and one sheet of film he can beautifully capture a moment where the past, present and future collide.

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Added by alice on September 17, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: "Strategic Synchronicity" by Futura - Pioneer of the American Urban Art Movement

Opening Reception September 19th, 7pm-9pm: Downtown LA

Presented by Krunk, Futura’s “Strategic Synchronicity” show will be his first ever LA solo exhibition and will be open to the public from September 19th through 21st from 11am-6pm, with a public reception on the 19th from 7pm-9pm. Leonard McGurr aka Futura is an internationally acclaimed graffiti… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 17, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

'Cause Hand Painted Art is Just So Whimsical and Fun!: Mario Mariotti

Mario Mariotti (1936-1997) was a conceptual artist who transforms his hands into odd, fantastic creatures. His book "Animani" showcased a great variety of wild animals and birds -- all hands, adorned with a lot of paint, a few toothpicks, string and some button eyes. Not as detailed and refined as Guido Daniele of Milan Italy (see… Continue

Added by alice on September 16, 2008 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

'Cause We All Love Little People (and I'm Not Talking Midgets...But Those, Too)!

We all loved Eugene's first blog post on little people. We're back with another series this time with food!…





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Added by alice on September 16, 2008 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

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