John Marshall Evans became the US ambassador to Armenia in August 2004. Six months later he visited California and was convinced by Armenian-Americans here to cut the political B.S. and simply say that the 1.5 million Armenians who were the victims of genocide at the hands of the Turks from 1915 and 1923... were indeed victims of genocide. Today President Bush will tapdance around the word in fear of insulting our ally Turkey, a......

Normally we would post a Tonight in Rock in LA list at this time, but in honor of the National Day of Mourning, most of the clubs have shut down for the night and those of us who like, let's say, the Dark Side of Things are celebrating with a Black Parade. This Saturday My Chemical Romance returns to LA, this time not in the cozy sunset strip club of the House of Blues,......

Because President Bush has proclaimed today a National Day of Mourning for the recently deceased President Ford, there will be no mail delivered today and the post offices will be closed. Federal courts will be closed today, and the City Council meeting is canceled. However, some places that are often closed on holidays will remain open as if it were just another Tuesday: All LA city services will be open today. All county offices......

Somehow, the world of -ists managed to make it through the week despite news that Jen & Vince broke up. -Chicagoist had fall on their mind as they made squash and fudge, read "House of Leaves" and ">tried to figure out what's next for the Cubs. Not fall related, but still of utmost concern, the whole skinny black pants thing. -Torontoist fought off an evil scourge of raccoons and went to go see who......

Who knew you could find out so much information just by typing in the date into your browser window? April10.org has the details on all the local events today for the National Day of Action For Immigrant Justice. It's an evening affair so whether you are participating, objecting or avoiding, adjust your schedules accordingly: Time: 5:00PM Location: La Placita - 535 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA Event Details: "Today we Act, Tomorrow we......