February 2012
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Top Ten Tricks to Spot Spam
by Don Rose
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Face it, we all hate spam email. To help everyone spot spam faster, here are some tips I have gathered over the years that may help you. Here goes:
(1) Did you expect to get this email from the person sending it to you?
If the sender did not tell you he/she was sending this message, read it carefully. Does it sound like something he/she would send? Is it in their...
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Engadget Podcast 280 - 02.10.2012
Filed under: Podcasts You can pretend you care about cameras, tablets, and browsers all you want. But we’ll still know you’re here for the Lazer Tag news. Host: Brian Heater, Dana Wollman, Terrence O’brien Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Orbital - Never 00:02:35 - Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review (global edition) 00:14:09 - Kodak to shutter digital camera production this year 00:23:40...
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Beach Boys To Celebrate 50th Anniversary with... →
Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love and David Marks have been rehearsing with the 2 younger bands for the Grammy show (click link for photo of the 5 reunited Beach Boys taking a break, and a gallery of other rehearsal photos of the Boys plus Maroon 5 and Foster the People). Based on these pics (posted by USA Today) there are two songs we know will be performed at Sunday’s...
Tesla Motors Unveils Model X Electric Minivan/SUV... →
Tesla Motors has introduced the Model X, its third electric car, and like its brandmates, this one is an all-electric vehicle. Built on the same chassis as the four-door Model S, the Model X is a hybrid — a cross between an SUV and minivan…
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Live from Capitol Studios, It's Paul McCartney!...
Paul will commemorate the release of his new album Kisses On The Bottom (out February 7 on Hear Music/Concord) with a once in a lifetime free streaming performance taking place live at 7:00 p.m. PST Thursday 9th February, from the famed Capitol Studios where much of the new album was created. Fans can watch the intimate concert through iTunes on their Mac or PC.
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Kisses On The Bottom is a...
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Two Rowdy Talk Shows Showcase Vintage Humor: Mel...
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TIMES TRAVEL TAKES OFF: 2012 LA Times Travel Show...
Annual “ExTRAVELganza” Not Only Sees Attendance Boost But Addition of Industry Conference Expands Trade Participation by 400%
(LOS ANGELES – February 8, 2012) The Los Angeles Times’ 14th annual Travel Show and inaugural industry conference, held January 27-29, convened more than 24,300 celebrity speakers, travel professionals, industry leaders, members of the media and consumers at...
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Freebruary Find: Free IHOP 2/28 (Close 2nd: Marg's...
Who doesn’t love free pancakes? Nobody, that’s who, so head on over to IHOP on Feb 28 for a free short stack. It’s their annual National Pancake Day celebration: IHOP National Pancake Day Feb 28 - On February 28, 2012, guests from around the country are invited to celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes.
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And on George...
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Paul McCartney's New Album of Standards "Kisses On...
Paul & Tommy LiPume discuss “Kisses On The Bottom” (extended) (by PAULMCCARTNEY). The interview features Paul and Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma chatting with famed rock journalist Robert Hilburn about the process of recording KOTB.
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Paul McCartney's "Kisses On The Bottom" Released...
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Paul’s tribute to personal favorites and two new self-penned compositions out TODAY February 7
On December 19, 2011, Paul announced that February 2012 would see the release of his brand new studio album. Scores of fans then streamed the new original track ‘My Valentine,’ many assuming it would be the new record’s title track. While a few Twitter hints have been...
PICS: Rachel McAdams rocks Vivienne Westwood at...
Via Scoop.it - Los Angeles events Daily MailPICS: Rachel McAdams rocks Vivienne Westwood at The Vow premiereMarie Claire.co.ukEnsuring all eyes were most definitely on her, Ms McAdams rocked a pale blue Vivienne Westwood dress for her big entrance, teamed with nude Louboutin heels,… Via marieclaire.co.uk
Los Angeles Consulting jobs - Vice President...
Via Scoop.it - Los Angeles news Vice President Health & Productivity Management (national Practice) Los Angeles Ca jobs in Los Angeles currently available at Aon. Additional Los Angeles consulting jobs also available at Aon. Via jobs.aon.com
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT, Feb 28 - Mar 4 @ Pantages
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is coming!
See the comedy classic onstage
February 28 - March 4 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood
“The funniest show on earth is back”!
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DEAL: $99 for Hotel & Airfare for 2 to Las Vegas...
To get more details on this deal, go to:
http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/53540-_99_for_hotel_and_airfare_to_las_vegas_or_orlando
The description says: “$99 deal from Next Stage Promotions for credit for hotel and airfare for 2 to Las Vegas, Nevada or Orlando, Florida – an $850 value”. It also explains that “This fantastic $99 voucher is valid for credit towards round...
10 Best Super Bowl 2012 Commercials →
Enjoy them all… post on your Wall… but my personal fave is still sly silly sensational Seinfeld…
—Don Rose
Watch“Zip Line” Web Extra - 2012 Acura NSX Big Game Ad #JerrysNSX (by Acura)
Engadget Podcast 279 - 02.03.2012
Filed under: Podcasts If a Nintendo Slide Pad slides into a garbage can in the Forest of Illusion, but no gamers are around to take a low-res 3D video of it, does it make a sound? Who would win in a timed Farmville match, Google’s new privacy policy reminders or the evil CG twin from the 2012 film Wall Street 3: Like Wall Street On The Social Network? How many BBMs does the Halle Berry...
NBC Gives Munsters Reboot A New Name →
Can campy fun from the ’60s really work in the hyper-self-referential super-snarky ’10s (or whatever the heck you call this decadent decade)?
—Don Rose
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NAMM 2012 Event Report: Recap & Highlights
by Don Rose
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If there is one thing to say about NAMM (the annual National Association of Music Merchants show - the largest and longest-running musical instruments and products trade show in the United States), it has something for everyone! No matter what music you are making, what strings you strum, what drum you drum, what horn you blow, what keyboard you adore, you sure won’t get...
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“I didn’t realize it at the time, but that day, Sunday, June 29, 1975, was...”
– Steve Wozniak iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon (via )
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@wirela Featured Follower: Larry Thomas, The Soup...
We are honored that one of the most recognized characters in TV history is now following @wirela on Twitter: Larry Thomas - @RealSoupNazi - the actor who was Emmy nominated for his role as the Soup Nazi on the hit series, Seinfeld!
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Mr. Thomas and Mr. Seinfeld are now making a big splash again, thanks to their roles in a Super-hilarious new Acura ad, featured earlier today here on Wire LA.
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Annie Awards Will Be Streamed LIVE This Saturday
If you aren’t attending Animation’s Highest Honor in person on Feb. 4, 2012, you can watch the Annie Awards ceremony LIVE by going to this link:
http://annieawards.org/watch-it-live.
(If you do it now, there’s nothing there yet but scrolling tweets - wait for Saturday night!)
Show’s host: Actor/comedian Patton Oswalt.
Should be another great event!
—Don Rose
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Seinfeld and Surprise Fellow Mirthmaker Star in...
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January 2012
The Big Move: The Big Picture has a new home
In our constant quest to improve our entertainment coverage at The Times, we’ve got news to report: The Big Picture, Awards Tracker and 24 Frames are joining forces.
Starting right away, you can find my posts about the world of entertainment, media and pop culture on our 24 Frames blog as well as by clicking on the Big Picture collection here.
24 Frames is crammed with all sorts of...
Engadget Podcast 278 - 01.26.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Sometimes we like to tell ourselves it’s not, but in the end, it’s all about the Benjamins. We tried to get someone named Benjamin on this podcast to underscore this point, but, you know, he had other plans. Tune in for this special Rich Dad, Poor Dad edition of the Engadget Podcast: we’ll let you decide which dad is which. Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater,...
Geraldo Rivera to debut radio talk show on KABC-AM →
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DOMAINfest Global Returns to Santa Monica Jan. 31...
Posted by Don Rose - FEATURED EVENT - www.domainfest.com
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If you are looking for a world class conference and expo that covers all things D (as in Domains), with top notch panels and workshops, a stellar keynote, fun parties and the best set of domain-related exhibitors you will find in one event, DOMAINfest is where you need to be next week. For three full days, January 31 through February...
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Engadget Podcast 278 - 01.26.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Sometimes we like to tell ourselves it’s not, but in the end, it’s all about the Benjamins. We tried to get someone named Benjamin on this podcast to underscore this point, but, you know, he had other plans. Tune in for this special Rich Dad, Poor Dad edition of the Engadget Podcast: we’ll let you decide which dad is which. Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater,...
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The Annie Awards, Animation's Highest Honor,...
Posted by Don Rose - FEATURED EVENT - http://annieawards.org
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Patton Oswalt, who was recently nominated by the Chicago, Toronto and Los Angeles Film Critics’ Associations for his performance in the film Young Adult starring opposite Charlize Theron, will host this year’s 39th Annual Annie Awards on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. “The Annies are where the real weirdos...
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tumbLAngeles: Contest: Win The Tickets of Your... →
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On Saturday, February 4th we here at Downtown Lobby are once again joining From the Hip for another edition of our monthly SpaceCommand party at Verdugo Bar (3408 Verdugo Rd Los Angeles 90065). The lineup of DJ’s for this months event include Our Name is Legion, Bass & Gently, myself…
PreSonus Streams NAMM Show to the World
PreSonus Streams NAMM Show to the World Baton Rouge musicians L’Angelus perform at NAMM. Click for hi-res image Anaheim, CA, January 2012… At this year’s Winter NAMM Convention the PreSonus booth was a non-stop nexus of activity, with live performances, technology demonstrations, showcases, and more. But perhaps the biggest buzz was one most attendees were barely...
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THE FIT EXPO Returns to LA Convention Center Jan....
Posted by Don Rose - FEATURED EVENT - www.thefitexpo.com
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Get ready to get your fitness on, Los Angeles! Whether your New Year’s resolution to get in shape is going great or yet to start, this Saturday and Sunday is the perfect time to get going - because the last weekend of January is when LA’s number one fitness extravaganza returns to the downtown Convention Center. Its name: The...
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Oscars® Trailer: "Off the Grid" | Video | The... →
Who will win? Will it be “HUGO” (which garnered a HUGE number of Oscar nominations) or “THE ARTIST” (the black and white charmer everyone’s buzzing about)? Or will we witness an upset from another contender? No one knows, but there is one thing we DO know… the B-man’s back… just watch this trailer! (And see if you can spot the cameo by Robin...
Now Available: Ron Paul Action Figure!... →
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