Buzznet poaches editor from 'New York Times'
CNET
Former music writer Jeff Leeds will take the helm of the editorial content at the social site, which has acquired music blogs like Stereogum and Idolator.
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LA Weekly
Hardcore hikers and backpackers typically go to two places for expedition equipment: REI or Adventure 16. REI's stuff tends to be less expensive, but Adventure 16, particularly the larger West Los Angeles location, is the place to go if you...
Can't afford a Fendi bag? Borrow one
Boston Globe
For those who want the look of Rodeo Drive but don't have the stomach or wallet to shell out hundreds, if not thousands, for the designer purses fashionistas tote everywhere, there's an alternative besides knockoffs. Online handbag-rental c...
Sex and the shoes
Providence Journal
Manolo Blahnik received the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award for his contributions to the entertainment and fashion industries. Los angeles Times/ BARBARA DAVIDSON LOS ANGELES Manolo Blahnik became a household name when Sex and the City made...
Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ Brings Some Bite
Extra Bilingual Community Newspaper
It might be easy to dismiss the idea of “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” if you associate the movie with heiress Paris Hilton carrying a pooch in her purse down Rodeo Drive or think of nothing but a bunch of talking mutts. Make no bones about it ....
Bob Walter: Changes, and fall, are in the air
The Sacramento Bee
Seasons change: It seems natural to start the last column – more on that later – with something from my favorite place in the neighborhood: the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
Almanac
The State
MEETINGS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NORTHEAST COLUMBIA WOMEN’S CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Village at Sandhill Community Room (next to Suncom). Open to women ages 25 and older in the Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, Pontiac and Northeast Richland ar...
Family Filmgoer
Washington Post
A Rodeo Drive -outfitted Chihuahua named Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore ) is left in the care of her owner's ( Jamie Lee Curtis ) flighty niece, Rachel (Piper Perabo). Rachel takes Chloe to Mexico, where the dog is snatched by a dogfighting...
Girlfriend getaways with shopping perks
MSNBC
These packages combine hotel stays in California, Florida, and Vancouver with perks like gift certificates to Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys, personal-shopper appointments, and makeup and hair consultations.
WEST COAST SHOCK
New York Post
... star "Jessica Simmers," who's modeled after Jessica Simpson . They also bump into "Paris Stilton" and "Britney Spearmint." But there are a few shocks for the duo. "Betty and the gang are surprised to see sushi and tofu dog vendor carts...
Lee County sheriff's cars fired upon at Mexican rodeo in North Fort ...
News-Press
Each patrol car had a dog inside. The dogs were not hit, and no one was injured. The incident occurred while deputies were stationed at a Mexican rodeo at the Lee County Posse Arena, 17401 Palm Creek Drive. "It was a normal Sunday night fun...
Enjoying the Renaissance
The Bryan-College Station Eagle
In its 35th year, annual Grimes County festival has grown into major economic, tourism draw Eagle photos by Dave McDermandJoe Treloggin works on the roof of the ...
Enjoying the Renaissance
The Bryan-College Station Eagle
Over 34 years, the Texas Renaissance Festival has grown from a small event with only three stages to Grimes County's healthiest economic draw."It's a very large ...
Presidential Round Table Discussion
Seattlest
"Throughout the campaign we have been gathering the top political writers in the country, and asking them to discuss the presidential race. Today they discuss the Republican ticket and look at tonight's vice-presidential debate. S...
Cabs fly under regulation radar
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
CHEYENNE -- Joe Elkins tries to run his business by the book. Since opening Better Checker Cab in March 2007, he said he has invested a lot of money in vehicle insurance and repair. He posts his fares on the doors of the cabs, along with th...
Police seek man wanted in Rockin Rodeo beating
nwlanews.com
The incident happened in the parking lot of the Rockin’ Rodeo in the 1000 block of Gould Drive at about 1:30 a.m. on August 30. An investigation shows Chandler got into a verbal confrontation with the victim inside the bar earlier that nigh...
Missing Person: Lilly Aramburo
Miami New Times
The newspaper's county hall reporter takes a six-figure job with the very people he was supposed to cover. Undersize lapdogs make me grumpy even when they don't talk, wear pink booties, and shop Rodeo Drive. So I came to Beverly Hills Chihu...
Vogue.com Loves
vogue
Anjelica Huston and Eva Mendes hosted a glamourous soiree in Beverly Hills to commemorate Salvatore Ferragamo's induction to the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style in 2006... ...And Twiggy admitted to feeling "nervous" about returning to the catwalk...
Calendar of Events
The Alexandria Town Talk
ALEXANDER DISTRICT STAFF TO HOLD SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS: Winnfield Town Hall, 9--10 a.m., Jena Town Hall, 11 a.m.--Noon, Jonesville Town Hall, 1:30--2:30 p.m., Harrisburg Town Hall, 3--4 p.m.
Protest Thwarts ‘Project Runway’ Taping in L.A.
Nymag.com
This morning, about 10:45am, I was returning some clothes to the Michael Kors store on Rodeo Drive when I had to cross a big picket line of shouting strikers (all male writers, WGA posters and banners) protesting "Project Runway." They had ...
