About: Mali
I, just like many other writers out there, love to write. I think the reason I love it, is because it's all about people. Why one does certain things, feels a particular way, or responds in the ways that they do... And the beauty of writing is that while I write a story analyzing someone else, you can read it and analyze my perception of them, and then I can read your comment and judge how you responded to my perception, and we can simultaneously judge one another's responses! Then one day I'll write a book about how you were wrong and I was right... isn't it great?
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Fireworks
- Nine best places in LA to watch Fireworks | July 4th | Most fireworks start around 9pm - but check each individual listing for day time events or possibly changes | Don’t miss out! No mater where you are in the city there is sure to be a place near you that has great fireworks for you to enjoy!
Dance
- Drop | July 4th and every first Friday of the month | 11:55pm | Cost $10 | Every month at a different loft - this month it’s located at 651 South Anderson St, Downtown LA (Map) | Looking to dance the 4th away? They’ll be spinning reggae, dancehall, mashups, and dubs all night long. E-mail dropafterhours@gmail.com to RSVP and get on the list for $5.
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While you’re out enjoying the fireworks, many of your animals will be thinking it’s WWIII tonight. Fireworks can be heard, scene and smelt by animals far away. Often the 4th of July causes much undo stress for all these little critters. Do NOT be one of those people who brings their poor dog to the fireworks and is then surprised when it starts freaking out. For those of you who need to be hit over the head with some advice, here are some tips to follow:
- Leave your dogs at home! Do not take them with you. Fireworks are not fun for animals.
- Make sure that you bring them inside before the fireworks begin. Close as many doors as possible to help hide the noise.
- If your pet has a safe bed, room, or other place, make sure that they have access to it. If they don’t have one, try and make one. It should be on far from any windows that is comfortable.
- It is preferable that you stay at home with your animals and give it support. After all you’ll all it has, be a good pet parent.
- If you do go out, leave the radio or TV on so that they have something else to listen to than “Bam BOOM!!!”
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Tags: Editorials · Local News
- Man shot and killed in Inglewood -The fatally shot by Inglewood police Tuesday night has been identified at Ruben Walton Ortega, a 23 year-old from Inglewood. He was shot and killed in an alley behind the 11100 block of Crenshaw Blvd. at about 6:20 p.m. Police said Ortega was a documented gang member of the Inglewood Family. Two officers with a uniformed gang task force received a call that men were loitering, when they arrived two men, one identified as Ortega, ran south into an alley while discarding cash and drugs. Ortega confronted an officer, refused to show his hands and kept his left hand concealed in his waistband. The officer, believing Ortega was armed, shot him.
- Mummified body found in home - The coroner’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose mummified body was discovered in an abandoned house in Beverly Hills last week. The body was found by some kids skateboarding past that noticed a foul smell. Coroner’s detectives do not believe foul play was involved. They estimate the man was dead for roughly a year. The body was curled in a fetal position and appeared mummified. Based on an assortment of old bags and an old bicycle near the body, officers determined that the deceased was a homeless white man in his 40s or 50s.The cause of his death has not been determined.
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The 4th of July is a celebration of our independence to be able to oh and ah at sparkly things all we want! And not just any sparkly things, but the biggest and best sparkly things. No matter where you live in LA there is sure to be an over the top fireworks display near you. Here is a list of all the 9 best fireworks displays in and around LA with tips for the best viewing experience.
Just remember, get there early and leave plenty of time for parking! Once the sun starts going down everyone will be crowding to the beaches. So go spend a day at the beach and enjoy some good food before the crowds take over!
- Big Bay Fireworks, San Diego: This is listed as one of the best fireworks displays around, they will have an extraordinary amount of pyrotechnics going off over the bay. The fireworks begin at 9pm, but people will start arriving by 5pm, so pack a picnic and get there early! The best places to watch are North San Diego Bay, Shelter Island and Harbor Island.
- To accommodate the large crowd expected on San Diego Bay this Fourth of July, the Port of San Diego has set up free parking lots with shuttle service to Harbor Island and Shelter Island. The parking lots will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Paid parking lots also are available. More info here.
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Well, technically Hancock cheated. You could buy tickets and see the film July 1st. This will be Will Smith’s FIFTH 4th of July opening weekend (week) In 1997 Men in Black opened to $51.1 million, in 1999, Wild Wild West opened to $27.7, Men in Black II opened to $52.1 and finally Independence day opened to $50.2. Now with SEVEN days to let the numbers add up, we’ll see what kind of ridiculous total he can rack up. If you’re in the mood to see a good film, we got plenty of those for you. The Wackness made huge waves at the LA Film Festival and looks like it’s sure to get you laughing. Kabluey is supposed to be one of the best dark comedies of the year. I’ll let you be the judge. Then we have Diminished Capacity (aka Little Miss Sun Sunshine with a different cast and a mission to exchange an amazing basketball card) which looks like it should be enjoyable. Hell, I’m a sucker for great casts, bonding, and some laughs.
So here it is. Your list for films opening this week with times and ticket, cast and crew information, reviews, and trailers. Enjoy!
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Burlesque
- Midsummer Night’s Madness Burlesque | July 3rd | 8pm | Safari Sam’s - 5214 West Sunset Hollywood (Map) | Must be 18+ | Presale general access costs $20, VIP access costs $50 (free booze included) | Want to get a bit naughty with a bunch of pinup girls? Well here is your chance to enjoy music by Luis and the Wildfires, Lil’ Gizzelle, and Lil’ Mo and the Unholy 4, accompanied with performances by Violet Valentine, Masuimi Max, and Laura Byrnes. Then to top it of, a little fashion show with Pinup Couture and Dixiefred Clothing.
The Joy of Giving
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- Mother and daughter use beer to ward off sex offender - Linda Dodson, 45, and her 77-year old mother were able to save themselves with beer. A convicted sex offender broke into the house, attacked Linda in her bed “He had his big hands … on my throat, my mouth and my nose and I’m flopping and I’m thinking oh my God, I’m being murdered right now and I don’t know why.” The mother tried to help but was thrown to the floor. The mother smelled alcohol on his breath and offered him some beer, he said yes. While drinking the daughter said she was going to use the bathroom but instead called the cops. Louie Herrera, a convicted child molester from Norwalk, was arrested. The women were not badly hurt.
- Man in Reseda kidnapped and help for ransom- Seven men and a woman, whose names have not been released, were in custody Wednesday for allegedly kidnapping a man and holding him for ransom in a Reseda home. During the raid, police located the victim in the home’s cluttered garage, as the captors threated to kill him. The 24-year-old Latino had one eye swollen shut and cuts and bruises covering his face, but was listed in stable condition at a hospital. “We got a phone call that said ‘Enough’s enough, we’re gonna kill the guy,’” Gannon told the Daily News. “They threatened to cut his fingers off at one point to show they weren’t fooling around.” Gannon said investigators did not know why the victim was targeted, but that detectives were working through the night to figure out the motive.
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It has been reported by Tom Barnes, a county fire dispatch supervisor, that Tuesday morning people from the Nevada state line all the way to Temecula saw a bright streak in the sky falling near San Bernardino County. People were reporting saying that “the streak was blue, orange and white” and no landing site has been found.
Officials from Vandenberg Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base say the streak may have been a meteorite that burned up in the atmosphere. Investigators are still looking into the incident.
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Tags: Local News · News · Polls
So much for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa “Operation Smooth Ride.” Anyone living in LA knows that this city is full of potholes. No matter what anyone seems to do they just keep appearing. So how can you make a difference? Mark your local potholes! Many of you know your local potholes in depth. Your foot automatically starts to break as you pass certain corners anticipating the minor (or major) thud you’re about to experience. Other times you get caught completely off guard. That’s when you hear the major SCRAPING sound that you’re bound to regret later.
Well here is your chance to help out your fellow drivers by adding your local potholes to a map! You can list potholes you know about or find streets that you may want to avoid. Potholes are not only bad for your car, but often cause traffic, and avoiding a pothole, may save you time and aggravation during traffic.
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Fireworks and Music
Theater
- 1984 | July 2nd-6th | 8:30pm | The Redcat (Map) | Tickets $18-$36 | You can buy tickets online here or call 213-237-2800 | There’s never a bad time to be reminded of what a tool you are. Tim Robbins’ (who was recently interviewed on LA.CityZine) production of 1984 is more poignant than you could ever imagine. It’s a great show, only playing through this weekend that I think everyone should see.
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- Two men charged in Nasa quadruple killing spree - 39-year-old Jae Hwan Shim and 27-year-old Steve Kwon have been charged with murdering a NASA engineer and three others at an Antelope Valley home. LA County prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against the two men who were arrested Saturday in Arizona near the Mexican border. The district attorney’s office alleges Shim threatened to kill his ex-wife. The bodies of the woman, her two children and her cousin’s husband, the NASA engineer, were found in a burned Quartz Hill home on June 23.
- Truck accident sparks brush fire - A truck accident sparked a brush fire on the northbound 14 Freeway Tuesday. All but one lane of traffic was closed. The fire started on one of the vehicle’s rear tires and sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air. The flames engulfed the truck and spread briefly to nearby brush. Fire crews prevented the fire from spreading. There were no reports of any injuries.
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Happy Hour
- Poolside Happy Hour | Now until December 31st | 5pm | Located at Velvet Blue Restaurant - 750 Garland Ave (Map) | Want act like a super star without having to pay like one. Come just the Velvet Blue Restaurants happy hour Monday - Friday at 5pm and enjoy $5 drinks, dollar a minute massages, complimentary hor d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan McDowell, and lie by the pool.
Comedy
- Comedy Death Ray | Tuesday, July 1st | 8:30pm | Tickets $5 | Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (Map) | Tuesday’s suck. So grab a beer and enjoy some comedy. Tonight at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, will be Andy Kindler, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Morgan Murphy, Mike O’Connel, and Dr. Ken.
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