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Interesting Links | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
There’s an abandoned theme park just down the road from Disneyland
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Jungle Island lasted just under 20 years before being shut down — but it was never demolished.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
There’s an abandoned theme park just down the road from Disneyland
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Jungle Island lasted just under 20 years before being shut down — but it was never demolished.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
7 Tips for Better Barbecue, According to a BBQ Master
We asked Myron Mixon—a.k.a. the winningest man in barbeque—for some tips to help you nail it this barbecue season.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Cruise California During The Golden Age In Beautifully Restored Videos
A YouTube channel called NASS features restored and colorized videos of city streets in the 1950s and 1960s, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Man Who Built a 40-Foot Spite Fence Around His Neighbor’s Home
When Nicholas Yung wouldn't sell his land to railroad baron Charles Crocker, Crocker built a 40-foot fence around his house and blotted out the sun.
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Tech | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Tech
iPhone 15 Pro will blow away the Galaxy S24 Ultra and every other 2024 Android phone
The iPhone 15 Pro models will have an unexpectedly massive advantage over the Galaxy S24 and other Android flagships: The A17 Bionic chip.
Science & Technology | Tech
Worker v bot: Humans are winning for now
If you’d like to sharpen your skills to future-proof your career, then the VentureBeat Jobs Board is a great place to start a fresh job hunt.
Science & Technology | Tech
FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok
Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data..
Science & Technology | Tech
Twitter acts to save Elon Musk acquisition deal, report says
With Elon Musk threatening to walk away from his offer to acquire Twitter, the company has reportedly made a move to try to save the deal.
Science & Technology | Tech
AT&T is launching drones into the sky as mobile 5G hotspots
Patchy internet in the countryside? No problem, AT&T's drones will beam down 5G.
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Mid Century | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
What Is Mid-Century Modernism?
Mid-century Modernism was a watershed moment in the history of American design, when retro curves and modern materials took hold.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Where to Find the Best Eames Chair Lookalikes (That Don't Cost $10K)
If you’re really good at sex, you probably own an Eames.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Eichler Homes: Bringing Mid-Century Modern to the Masses
In the 1950s and 60s, Joseph Eichler developed modern homes available to the masses. Now, these Eichler homes are pricey collector’s items.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste
A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste - Inspiration Vault - Messy Nessy Chic
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Don’t Worry, the Cinerama Dome (Likely) Won’t Get Demolished
The Cinerama Dome, the iconic mid-century theater in Hollywood, is closing due to the pandemic, leaving moviegoers, industry stars, and architecture fans concerned about its fate and rallying to save the building from demolition.
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Politics | Politics
Politics | Politics
RFK Jr. to testify in House hearing on censorship
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify in a congressional hearing next Thursday on the federal government’s role in censorship across the nation. On its website, the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of
Politics | Politics
House adjourns after anti-McCarthy mutiny paralyzes House speaker vote
The House can't start regular business until a speaker is elected.
Politics | Politics
Who Will Control The House And Senate? Here’s What We Can Say At 4:30 a.m.
It’s early Wednesday morning and we don’t yet know which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. And based on simulations using FiveThi…
Politics | Politics
Elon Musk Attacks Netflix Over Subscriber Loss, Says ‘Woke Mind Virus Is Making Netflix Unwatchable’
GettyThe big news Tuesday concerned Netflix, whose disappointing first quarter earnings report revealed that the streaming giant had lost over 200,000 subscribers—the first time it reported a subscriber loss in the last 10 years. (Netflix had previously e
Politics | Politics
Gangs are following and robbing L.A.'s wealthiest, LAPD says - Los Angeles Times
L.A. gangs are sending out crews to prey on the mega-rich, targeting people leaving luxury boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs, the LAPD said.
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Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
50 Amazing Photos from the Golden Age of Air Travel
A girl and her father play a game of checkers.
Travel | Travel
How Flying Went from Luxurious to Lackluster
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when taking a flight on a commercial airliner was something to look forward to, with luxurious meals,
Travel | Travel
American Airlines to buy 20 jets from Boom Supersonic | TechCrunch
American Airlines will buy up to 20 jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker that aims to commercialize supersonic, and super-fast, flight.
Travel | Travel
The Best U.S. Cities for a Weekend Trip
We tapped our staff from all over the country to fill you in on the best US cities to spend the weekend.
Travel | Travel
Why I (almost) always book one-way flights
Here's why I choose to book one-way flights -- and not round-trip -- when planning future travel.
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Funny Stuff | Humor
Humor | Funny Stuff
The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on 'Saturday Night Live'
John Madden played a prank on producer Dick Ebersol in 1982 while hosting 'Saturday Night Live.'
Humor | Funny Stuff
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hilariously Summarized and Made Fun of in 90 seconds
Crude summaries of Star Wars are always great but here’s an especially silly one from Movie Blast. Instead of just simplifying the story (which it does), it also pokes fun of the movie and in turn, skewers all of us at the same time. Rey becomes Ray Rom
Humor | Funny Stuff
Tour De France Won By Rowdy, Tattooed Biker From Harley Davidson Team - The Onion - America's Finest News Source
PARIS—In what many are calling the single most dominant performance in the 112-year history of the event, the 2015 Tour de France was won Sunday by Jason “Scab” Vickerson of the Harley Davidson Team.
Humor | Funny Stuff
25 Things to Look for While Watching the 24-Hour A Christmas Story Marathon
You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart. But can you spot A Christmas Story’s flubs?
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Home Improvement | Home Improvement
Home Improvement | Home Improvement
How to Stain Wood Furniture
How to stain wood and wood furniture yourself at home. The best way to apply wood stain, varnish and refinish your vintage furniture.
Home Improvement | Home Improvement
33 Amazing Ideas That Will Make Your House Awesome | Bored Panda
We've all got some sort of idea of how our dream home might look. Some of us have just got to have a pool, while others want clever modern design, sustainability, or integration with natural elements. No matter what it is that makes your dream home unique
Historic Los Angeles | History
History | Historic Los Angeles
The History Los Angeles Has Lost to the Pandemic
The city is opening up, but here are some landmarks and treasures that we miss already.
History | Historic Los Angeles
So Long, Sears. What Comes Next For These Empty Architectural Behemoths?: LAist
In Boyle Heights, the nine-story, Art Deco store that started it all is a strange mix of bustling commerce and yawning, empty space.
History | Historic Los Angeles
How Tarantino's Team Turned LA Back 50 Years For 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'
A tour around the city with location manager Rich Schuler and production designer Barbara Ling
History | Historic Los Angeles
“Picture Book: A Musso & Frank Tribute” on Vimeo
The Musso and Frank Grill has always been a beacon of light for literary Los Angeles. From Hemingway and Fitzgerald to Chandler and Bukowski, think of what’s…
History | Historic Los Angeles
Coffee shop is taking over 1940s gas station in Koreatown - Curbed LA
The company’s founder says "the iconic 1940s Texaco Station will be celebrated and preserved to its original aesthetic as much as possible."
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Bars & Restaurants | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
15 Feast-Worthy Steakhouses in Los Angeles
Look no further for properly cooked meat, satisfying sides, and well-made drinks
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
First Look: L.A.'s Famed Formosa Cafe Debuts $2.4 Million Refresh | Hollywood Reporter
On June 28, L.A.'s storied Formosa Cafe returns after a two-year redo "to make it look almost exactly the same."
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
Josiah Citrin and Hans Rockenwagner to Open a Throwback Steakhouse in Culver City - Eater LA
The former Frank Sinatra haunt gets new life
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
Sorry New York, California Is A Better Place To Eat Now
Iconic mainstays like baked goat cheese at Chez Panisse and new classics like shrimp tacos dorados at Mariscos Jalisco ripple through American dining
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
The 18 Best New Restaurants in America! - Eater
Where to eat — and what to order — at 2018’s best restaurants across the US
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The News | News
News | The News
End Of An Era: Family Of Famed SoCal Car Dealer Cal Worthington Selling Last Dealership
Family of famed car dealer Cal Worthington is in the process of closing a deal to sell their last car dealership, ending an era.
News | The News
93-year-old man shoots home intruder, fends off others near Los Angeles
A 93-year-old suburban Los Angeles homeowner, who a relative said was frustrated over being the victim of numerous home break-ins, shot and critically wounded a burglar.
News | The News
New rule from CDC no longer requires COVID-19 test for international travel. How will businesses benefit?
Beginning Sunday, international travelers will no longer have to show proof of a negative covid test before entering the U.S.
News | The News
Petition approved for effort to ban encampments, increase shelter
The proposed ordinance, spearheaded by LA Councilman Joe Buscaino, would amend the city's laws on where encampments are allowed.
News | The News
Hot Dog on a Stick reportedly nearing demolition
The legacy business will expand in its current location near the Santa Monica Pier, with construction set to begin this winter.
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Entertainment | Entertainment
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 10 Most Underrated Neo-Noir Movies of All Time
Bored of the Neo-noir staples like Chinatown and Blade Runner? Check these underrated movies out.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Quentin Tarantino Champions One of His Favorites, 1979’s ‘Winter Kills,’ with a Re-Release — Watch the Trailer
Quentin Tarantino presents a re-release of cult classic "Winter Kills" with a 35mm reprint.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 25 best pulpy movies
Whether film noir or space adventure, there’s something in the pulp sensibility for everyone.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Karate Kid's Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Share Fun Takes On Who Would Win Between Daniel LaRusso And Sylvester Stallone's Rocky
Karate Kid icons Ralph Macchio and William Zabka weigh in on who'd win in a fight between Daniel LaRusso and Sylvester Stallone's Rocky.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Things Only Adults Notice In Batman: The Animated Series
"Batman: The Animated Series" has become an animated masterpiece and the show's legacy has proved enduring for decades. Here are the things only adults notice.
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Health | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health
Is your brain really just a computer? - Business Insider
This is the only way out of the trap this universe puts on your brain.
Health & Fitness | Health
One scientist may have solved a mystery behind brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia
Microglia might hold the key to what causes Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, autism, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders.
Health & Fitness | Health
Science Says You Should Be Eating These Top Foods to Get Ahead at Work
Add these superfoods to your next grocery list right now.
Health & Fitness | Health
The best houseplants to clean the air in your home, as recommended by NASA
asy to care for, resilient, and a quick way to inject some nature into your living room - no wonder houseplants have recently made a comeback. But did you know they also clean the air in your home?
Health & Fitness | Health
The 6 Secrets to Keeping Your Brain Healthy
Because sleep deprivation, beer, and stress aren't doing you any favors.
Architecture & Design | Architecture & Interior Design
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Design
An Hour From Atlanta, 'Skyhaven' Offers Mad Men Lifestyle - Curbed Atlanta
Want to live like Don Draper, but away from the rigors of city life? A home in Rome, about 70 miles from downtown Atlanta, offers the quintessential midcentury lifestyle. Even the name of the home, Skyhaven, evokes images of a Bond-esque existence.
News | News
News | News
Fentanyl's scourge plainly visible on streets of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a filthy alley behind a Los Angeles doughnut shop, Ryan Smith convulsed in the grips of a fentanyl high — lurching from moments of slumber to bouts of violent shivering on a warm summer day.
News | News
Barricaded suspect in Los Angeles dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, 101 Freeway reopens
A suspect is dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hourslong standoff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that closed surface streets and the 101 Freeway in the Hollywood Hills on Thursday. The LASD’s Special Enforcement B
News | News
NASA scientists claim that warp drive is within our grasp
Warp drive is the holy grail of space exploration. It is said to possess the capability of having a propulsion system that can travel.
News | News
Los Angeles is the 'worst' metro area in America for first-time home buyers — but you may be surprised by the 'best'
The U.S. housing sector is slowing down but homes are still extremely expensive in many parts of the country, according to Bankrate.
News | News
Suspect in stabbing at Encino Hospital Medical Center charged with 3 counts of attempted murder
A man who allegedly stabbed a doctor and two nurses at Encino Hospital Medical Center was charged Tuesday with three counts of attempted murder.
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Wine | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Wine
We Asked 10 Wine Pros: What's the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country? | VinePair
To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.
Food & Drink | Wine
Today's Wine Glasses Are Almost Seven Times Larger Than They Were in 1700 | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Sports | Sports
Sports | Sports
NFL mulling Bills-Bengals options, including not finishing game or pushing schedule into bye week before Super Bowl
Troy Vincent, the league's VP of operations, said during a conference call that all options are still on the table, with two likely results in play.
Sports | Sports
MLB Announces Trevor Bauer's Suspension Has Been Reduced | FOX Sports Radio
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has been reinstated by Major League Baseball and will have his suspension reduced to 194 games, MLB announced via press release Thursday evening.
Sports | Sports
NFL Week 14 winners and losers, plus weekly grades for every team and Patriots-Cardinals 'MNF' picks
Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!
Sports | Sports
Rams vs. Cowboys: 3 to Watch in Week 5
As the Los Angeles Rams prepare to take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, Ram Digest highlights three players on whom Rams fans might want to keep watch.
Sports | Sports
Maury Wills, Dodgers star and 1962 MVP, dead at 89
Maury Wills won three World Series championships with the Dodgers.
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Style | Style & Fashion
Style & Fashion | Style
This is everything men do wrong when buying and wearing a suit, according to the oldest tailor on Savile Row - INSIDER
Divide the cost of a suit by the number of years it will last.
Style & Fashion | Style
15 Men’s Hat Styles You Need to Know - The Trend Spotter
Hats are a simple yet inspired way to finish of any casual, classy or eclectic ensemble. Here are the top men’s hat styles you need to know.
Style & Fashion | Style
15 Stylish Work-Wardrobe Upgrades—Now on Sale | GQ
Make going back to work less of a drag with a style refresh. These jackets, suits, and dress shoes all get our stamp of approval and are all on sale. Win-win.
Science | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Science
The closest planet to Earth? Probably not the one you’re thinking of
There has recently been some confusion over which of the planets of the Solar System is closest to Earth.
Science & Technology | Science
After Going to Space, You Need to Spend At Least Three Years on Earth Recovering From Brain Damage
A new study shows and it can take as long as 3 years on Earth to recover from brain swelling suffered in space.
Science & Technology | Science
Astronauts that hibernate on long spaceflights is not just for sci-fi. We could test it in 10 years.
First hibernation studies with human subjects could be feasible within a decade, a European Space Agency (ESA) researcher thinks.
Science & Technology | Science
At just 1,600 light-years away, this is now the closest known black hole to Earth
The dormant black hole, dubbed Gaia BH1, sits 1,600 light-years away, three times closer than the last black hole to hold the record.
Science & Technology | Science
NASA's planetary defense mission will test asteroid deflection, but how realistic is it?
NASA's DART mission mimics what scientists would do if an asteroid were headed toward Earth, but there are a few differences compared to defense against a real asteroid impact.
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Music | Music
Music | Music
7 of the Best Concept Albums of All Time—from The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and More
With the release of Taylor Swift’s Midnights came a renewed interest in the concept record—using a central idea as a jumping-off point for a project. While an album doesn’t need an overarching theme to be a stellar body of work, there is something innatel
Music | Music
Giles Martin says that he could only remix The Beatles’ Revolver album in stereo because of Peter Jackson’s AI-powered audio separation technology: “It opened the door”
Special Edition CD and vinyl box sets will be available here, there and everywhere on 28 October
Music | Music
Missed That 1969 Jimi Hendrix Show At The Forum? Relive It Now With Never-Before Released Live Recording
In April 1969, the Jimi Hendrix played at the Forum in Inglewood. It was only the third rock concert ever hosted there.
Music | Music
The story of the out-of-focus shot that became one of rock's great album covers
With no shortage of irony, the most iconic sleeve of the 1970s was not a carefully conceived think piece from the studios of Hipgnosis, but an instinctive moment of rock’n’roll attitude
Music | Music
Elvis Presley: The time the rock’n’roll legend stopped a gas station attack with a karate stance
Incident reportedly took place just weeks before Presley’s death, 45 years ago today
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Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
What’s the Difference Between Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon?
It’s worth learning the difference between these spirits.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
California named the best state for tacos
In a new study from Rent.com, the state of California came in as the number one state for best tacos, with the city of Huntington Park listed as the best city in America to find the delicious meal.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Is Guinness really 'good for you'? - CNN
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters.
Things To Do: Los Angeles | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (9-25-2023 to 9-29-2023)
This September 25-29 in Los Angeles, catch Poetry Under the Stars at Fowler Museum, What is the State of Surveillance? at Zócalo Public Square, 75-cent pancakes at Norms, Shaqtoberfest at The Queen Mary, Boney Island at Natural History Museum, a sunset da
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (9-22-2023 to 9-24-2023)
From September 22-24 in Los Angeles, you'll find The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica, the L.A. Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park, a Hispanic Heritage Festival in Inglewood, San Pedro Festival of the Arts, an opera simulcast on the Santa Monica Pier, Illumin
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (9-18-2023 to 9-22-2023)
This September 18-22 in L.A., you'll find IRL dating at The Montalbán, a sketch party at Benny Boy, a secret comedy headliner at Roguelike Tavern, the 2023 premier of the L.A. Haunted Hayride, The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica, a Musical Whistling compet
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (9-15-2023 to 9-17-2023)
This weekend in L.A., from September 15-17, you'll find an El Grito celebration in DTLA, a Latino Heritage Parade and Festival in Pasadena, new art exhibitions at Beyond the Streets, a block party in Canoga Park, a new John Waters exhibition at The Academ
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (9-8-2023 to 9-10-2023)
For September 8-10 in Los Angeles, you'll find a Train Festival at Union Station, Metro's Regional Connector Celebration in Little Tokyo, a new classical theater production at The Getty Villa, a Fireworks Finale at The Bowl, the return of Echo Park Rising
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Humor | Humor
Humor | Humor
Star Wars Is Much Better When Ron Howard Narrates It Arrested Development-Style
Ron Howard narrates Star Wars in the Arrested Development style.
Psychology | Psychology
Psychology | Psychology
Train Your Brain to Remember Anything You Learn With This Simple, 20-Minute Habit
This 100-year old method has been making the rounds again--it's worth getting around to.
Psychology | Psychology
Scientists Explain Why You Can't Stop Going Back to the Same Places | Inverse
In a study released last week in Nature "Human Behavior" a team of mathematicians explain that at any given time people regularly return to a maximum of 25 places. They say that it's not necessarily the same 25 places, but when you begin going t
Books | Books
Books | Books
Route 66 - then and now: Fascinating photo book matches vintage pictures with modern snapshots
'While some businesses have survived and thrived on the Mother Road, others are rusting ghost-town relics,' reads Joe Sonderman's Route 66 Then and Now. Here's a glimpse inside the book...
Exercise & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Exercise & Fitness
Forget dumbbells — these 6 resistance band exercises build your arms without weights
The best resistance band arm exercises to add to your home workout routine.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
It’s the End of Chevrolet’s Camaro as We Know It
A final collectors edition is all that's left of the iconic nameplate...for now.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
Dodge Will Discontinue Its Challenger and Charger Muscle Cars Next Year
Dodge will discontinue its gas-powered Challenger and Charger muscle cars at the end of next year, as the brand transitions to electric vehicles.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
These Are The Old Car Features That Should Make A Comeback
Here's to the days of big windows, bumpers built for bumping and foot-operated controls.