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For anyone and everyone that loves books, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a wonderful time.  Attendees can go book spotting at America's largest book event.   There will be numerous authors on hand to discuss their books and hundreds of books.

The event is free.  It is being hel April 26 and 27 at UCLA. 

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Yikes, okay I do not even want to look any see when is the last time I posted anything to the blog.  It has been awhile and the excuses could easily flow.  It is the wintertime and I have been hit by a bout of the flu barely able to sit upright.  I just quit my job and started a new venture.  There was a conference I need to go ...

Have any of you ever served on a jury?  While most of us think of ways to avoid jury service I have always thought it would be fascinating to serve on a jury.  I have always been curious as to what happens during jury deliberations.  What do the jurors discuss?  How do they come to their conclusions?  What goes on in the jury room has always fascinated me.

Twelve Angry Men ...

If you are looking for some flavored yogurt that is off beat from the usual flavors, pay a visit to Yogurt Passion in Westminister.  Given it's location in the heart of Little Saignon they have some interesting flavors, such as pineapple, mango, passion fruit, and coconut.  All the flavors were great, however the coconut was delicious.  For those who enjoy the traditional red, white and blue flavors, such as velvety ...

Whether you are an amateur or gourmet cook, king of the bar b que or just love looking at the photos of food, The Cook's Library is a a book store you will not want to miss.  The store is located in Los Angeles, however do not let that deter you.  It's location just adds to the experience.  This is a fantastic bookstore run by foodies.  Everyone from the Ellen owner ...

Come and walk a mile in Paris Hilton's shoes.  Ms. Hilton is scheduled to appear at Macy's South Coast Plaza tomorrow between 3-6 pm to promote her new line of shoes.  The first 200 people to buy a pair of Hilton shoes will get an autographed photo of Ms. Hilton and a chance to meet her.  If that is not incentive to buy a pair of Hilton Heels I am ...

For all the scrapbook enthusiasts and those who have always wanted to scrap book the Orange County Fairgrounds is hosting a scrap book expo the weekend of Februray 9th and 10th.  Exhibitors will have all the scrap book accessories you can imagine to help you start or continue your scrapbook.  Experts will be on hand to give you tips.  There will also be demonstrations and workshops to show you the latest ...

Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam, marking the New Year, is this Thursday Febraury 7th.  The Vietanmese base their holiday on the Chinese lunar calender.  In Southern California we are fortunate as Little Saigon in Westminister has one of the largest Vietanmese communities outside of Vietnam.  To celebrate Tet, Vietnamese spend the holiday with family.

2008 is the Year of the Rat.  Rats are considered to be leaders and conquerers. ...

  Here is an interesting concept behind a new restaurant in Costa Mesa, raw vegan food. That is definately a niche market.  You are either vegan or you are not.  You either want hot food or cold.

I have not tried the restaurant and I am not sure if I will.  The photographs of the food do look appetizing.  I like protein.  I do not need ...