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+ Rumors of the new Beastie Boys cd being all-instrumental are starting to come beautifully correct - Stereogum
+ Hey, our favorite Wilshire Blvd. Mason Hall is up for sale - Curbed LA
+ They put an Effiel Tower in Japan? - The Cobra Snake
+ Earthlink's plans to make for a wi-fi Anaheim are being foiled by the thickness of the walls in Starbucks; only 72% reliability in the 20 spots that should be working by now - BusinessWeek
+ If food prices have felt like they're going up, they are. 3.9% nationally, 5.7% in CA - LAT
+ Warner Music sued imeem yesterday claiming piracy - AP
+ And yes, ladies, there is a doctor up north in Vacaville who will painlessly add collagen next to your "G-spot", which will enlarge that area. The entire procedure takes 30 minutes, costs a mere $1,850, and should last about 4 months. If not overused - NBC4
photo by Lush.i.ous living up to his name
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.