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Punk Rock Karaoke Tomorrow at Danny’s!

2012-02-24T21:46:05Z

Update: Masao says no show at Danny’s tomorrow!

Get ready for fun! Tone Def will be putting on their Punk Karaoke tomorrow at Danny’s Deli! Jump up on stage and front the band! Live band karaoke is the best karaoke!

Danny’s Deli
23 Windward Ave
Venice, CA
90291

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Venice Post Office: Petition for Review

2012-02-24T21:20:52Z

Petitioners the Venice Stakeholders Association, Mark Ryavec, Greta Cobar, Jonathan Kaplan, Sue Kaplan, Jethro Pauker, James Smith, and the Free Venice Beachhead newspaper have filed a petition with the US Court of Appeals against the US Postal Regulatory Commission relating to the appeal of the final decision of the United States Postal Service concerning the Venice Post Office.

Click here to download the document!

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Best Burger in Venice: Hinano Cafe

2012-02-24T19:59:00Z

The results are in and Hinano Cafe has been named the best place for burgers in Venice in this week's Best of Patch poll.

Hinano's received 62 percent of the vote in our unscientific poll, well ahead of Hal's Bar and Grill, which finished second in the voting with 14 percent.

On Venice Patch, one reviewer said this about Hinano Cafe: "I am an old school local and have had them all and hands down the best burger in the 90291 is a Hinano burger!"

Review Hinano Cafe yourself on the Patch Places page.

Check back Monday for next week's poll. Also, if you have any suggestions for future Best of Patch polls, let us know.

Exhale: 10 Year Anniversary

2012-02-24T20:01:38Z

Exhale Center for Sacred Movement is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary tomorrow from 5-10pm!

From 5-7pm the Exhale will feature yoga with live music as well as Saul David Raye, Annie Carpenter, Jo Tastula, Hala Khouri and Shiva Rea, 7 of the most influential instructors from around the country. From 7-10pm there will be food and festivities!

Exhale Center for Sacred Movement
245 South Main Street
Venice, CA 90291

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Isabel Spiegel: Venice Beach

2012-02-24T18:30:36Z

Check out Isabel Spiegel’s “Venice Beach” video, created for the KCET “Songs of Venice” mix tape.

Isabel says “growing up in Venice is a unique experience that has shaped who I am and how I view the world. Please excuse any squeakiness in the recording, I tried my best using garage band without a mic.”

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A Navy SEAL's Tale of What it Takes

2012-02-24T14:00:00Z

Editor's Note: A version of this article originally published on sister site Imperial Beach Patch. We thought this interview would be of interest to our readers.

With the release of the film Act of Valor, and the recent success of SEAL Team members in killing Osama bin Laden and rescuing hostages from the clutches of Somali pirates, a lot of attention has been focused on our most elite U.S. special forces.

Having grown up in Imperial Beach, just down the beach from where SEALs train at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, I have observed their Southern California-based ocean training first-hand.

Although I work out or surf with many current or former SEALs, I knew very little about what it takes to be a member of the world’s toughest team.

To get more of an idea of what it takes to become a SEAL and how they train, I checked in with an active-duty SEAL who has worked as a BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) instructor.

In recognition and respect for the SEAL ethos not to seek recognition, he requested he remain anonymous.

Patch: Why did you become a SEAL?

SEAL: I joined for the excitement and the challenge. I liked the idea of getting paid to work out. I didn’t expect to stay in as long as I have. I have always said that I will get out when I quit having fun or didn’t enjoy the work anymore.

The caliber of men that you are associated with is a big draw as well, obviously due to the selection process to become a SEAL. The work is always challenging and the opportunity to lead SEALs is very rewarding. I also stay in with the commitment that I will stay in as long as I can effectively contribute to the war on terror with the hope that our kids won’t have to deal with it.

Patch: With the Department of Defense looking to increase the presence and numbers of special forces, the Navy will want more SEALs. What type of recruit makes an outstanding SEAL candidate?

SEAL: In the last decade, there has been a great deal of research to determine what kind of background successful SEAL graduates have that would make them more likely to graduate so as to target those types of BUD/S candidates.

Studies have shown that those individuals that have participated in high school sports such as wrestling, swimming, water polo and track and field have a higher probability to make it through BUD/S training. Essentially, any type of endurance athlete has a greater probability to make it to graduation. Much of what we do requires a strong athletic ability with strong cardiovascular system.

Patch: What are the physical requirements to become a SEAL?

SEAL: The Physical Screening Test (PST) is only a test to ensure you are fit enough to start physical training as part of the SEAL training process. The PST is strictly administered with no waiver allowed and no deviation from the format. The test is strictly enforced—no exceptions.

Patch: How do SEAL instructors know how to push recruits to the edge without going over the edge?

SEAL: Having been through the exact same training themselves, as well as being recent combat veterans, the instructors have a keen sense of knowing the limits that the human body can take and regulate accordingly. There are always medical personnel on hand during all training evolutions to keep a close medical eye on the condition of students during training, especially during Hell Week. They pick up on initial signs of potential injury and treat as appropriate to avoid aggravating further.

Patch: Is training more advanced now for SEALs than it was a decade ago? It seems as though SEALs must have to master fairly advanced and high-tech equipment.

SEAL: Training is definitely more advanced now than a decade ago. This is largely because of the advanced technological equipment available and used by SEALs today, giving them the tactical advantage. To adapt to the complex nature of our missions today, tactics, techniques and procedures have also advanced to be able to more effectively find and fix our enemies that hide among the population.

Patch: With the release of Act of Valor and the recent success of SEALs in killing Osama bin Laden and hostage rescues off of Africa, do you think SEALs run the risk of being viewed as modern day superheroes that can do anything? Could that help set the SEALs up for future failures if they somehow don’t continue to do the impossible?

SEAL: I don’t think the release of Act of Valor, taking out Bin Laden, or counter-piracy successes off Somalia will put SEALs at risk of being viewed as something they are not. If you talk to any SEAL today, you will find that they don’t view themselves that way. Most look at what they do as "just a job" that they enjoy because of the challenging work, patriotism, fighting terrorism to preserve democracy and our way of life, and the camaraderie from tightly knit teams.

Act of Valor was in the works before the bin Laden raid or the piracy hostage rescue. It was made with the permission and oversight of Naval Special Warfare Command and the Navy to be a recruiting tool as we continue to grow our force.

It was seen as an opportunity to portray SEALs accurately, unlike previous Hollywood productions, using real SEALs without divulging close held tactics, techniques and procedures as well as how their personal lives are affected by their chosen profession.

While we have been fortunate to enjoy many highly visible successes, there have been some missions in the last decade that were not so successful, where many SEALs have given the ultimate sacrifice. In the end, SEALs don’t look for the visibility or accolades for their work. In my humble opinion, the visibility comes from the press and their insatiable desire for sensational headlines and those seeking political gain.

Patch: The most infamous part of SEAL training is "Hell Week." Can you describe what that involves and what the purpose is of this week that I have heard described as "endless days of pain, cold, and misery?"

SEAL: The first three weeks of training prepares the students for Hell Week (fourth week) where they go through five and a half days of continuous training with only a maximum of four hours sleep. This is designed to test one’s physical and mental motivation. This week proves to those who make it that the human body can do 10 times the amount of work the average man thinks possible. During this week the students learn the value of cool headedness, perseverance, and above all, teamwork.

Patch: What does the basic SEAL training involve in terms of physical activity and combat preparation?

SEAL: The comprehensive SEAL training process prepares students for the extreme physical and mental challenges of SEAL missions. The standards of qualification require the kind of mental and physical fortitude that few possess. For those making the cut, immense challenges and constant training are a way of life.

The first phase of BUD/S assesses SEAL candidates in physical conditioning, water competency, teamwork and mental tenacity. Physical conditioning utilizes running, swimming and calisthenics and grows harder and harder as the weeks progress. Students participate in weekly four mile timed runs in boots and timed obstacle courses, swim distances up to two miles wearing fins in the ocean and learn small boat seamanship. The second phase of training is the diving phase of BUD/S that trains, develops and qualifies SEAL candidates as competent basic combat swimmers. Physical conditioning continues and becomes even more intensive.

Students learn two types of SCUBA: open circuit (compressed air) and closed circuit (100 percent Oxygen) including basic dive medicine and medical skills training.

Emphasis is placed on long-distance underwater dives with the goal of training students to become basic combat divers, using swimming and diving techniques as a means of transportation from their launch point to their combat objective. This is what separates SEALs from all other Special Operations forces.

The third phase of training is Land Warfare that trains, develops and qualifies SEAL candidates in basic weapons, demolition and small-unit tactics. Physical training continues and becomes even more strenuous as the run distance increases and the minimum passing times are lowered for the runs, swims and obstacle course. This third phase concentrates on teaching land navigation, small-unit tactics, patrolling techniques, rappelling, marksmanship and military explosives. The final three and a half weeks are spent on San Clemente Island, where students apply all the techniques they have acquired during training.

Patch: SEALs spend a considerable amount of time in the ocean. Is there specific ocean related training that occurs in terms of how to navigate large surf, rip currents, and/or storm conditions, or is it "sink or swim?"

SEAL: First phase of training involves an extensive amount of surf passage training; both individually as a swimmer and with Inflatable Boat Small (IBS) rubber boats, manned with seven students with paddles. Although there is initial classroom training in navigating surf, dealing with rip currents and storm conditions, the true learning/training to navigating the surf is through practical experience in the ocean.

During hydrographic reconnaissance training in the first phase, the students learn about tides, currents and wave shape and duration to be able to include that in their hydro reports that go to the Amphibious Ready Group for potential beach landings.

Patch: It appears that quite a few SEALs are surfers. Are surfers attracted to the SEALs or do you think that SEALs become surfers after spending so much time in the ocean?

SEAL: It has been my experience that more SEALs become surfers after they become a SEAL, most likely because of their increased familiarity with and exposure to the ocean. Many SEALs come from the Midwest and haven’t had that much exposure to the ocean. Being based in coastal communities also lends to SEALs wanting to surf.

Patch: A SEAL’s training is never complete, according to the SEAL ethos. How do you motivate team members to continue performing at the highest level over the course of their career?

SEAL: Many SEALs come and go in the teams. It is my experience that SEALs that choose to make a career in the Navy continue to be motivated because the teams attract men that fall into a "warrior class" type of individual.

They live a lifestyle of fitness. By the time they start to get operational burnout because of a high op tempo, they take a shore duty job that will give them a break to recharge. Additionally, the more senior a SEAL gets, the more leadership positions they gravitate to where their experience is used to bring up younger SEALs.

Serge Dedina is the Executive Director of WiLDCOAST and the author of "Wild Sea: Eco-Wars and Surf Stories from the Coast of the Californias."

Mega Yacht Serene

2012-02-24T01:35:09Z

Want to see the 11th largest private yacht in the world? It is anchored between the Venice Pier and the Marina.

“Serene” is owned by Yuri Shefler, the CEO of Moscow based Soyuzplod Import. Soyuzplod is best known for its Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya brands of Vodka.

The yacht is more than 440 ft in total length and has close to 50,000 sq. ft of living space. It has seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads. It also has an “escape” submarine that can dive up to 100 meters deep.

Launched in 2010, the yacht was sold through Harrods of London for $320 million.

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Get Your Girl Scout Cookies in Venice

2012-02-23T00:08:49Z

Where in Venice can you find Girl Scout cookies this season?

Through March 18, you can use the "Online Cookie Locator" to zero in on your neighborhood cookie booth: Just type in your ZIP code here.

There's even a free app for your smartphone.

For more information about this year's cookie campaign, visit the G irl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles website.

The 25 Douchiest Bars in Los Angeles?

2012-02-22T21:39:12Z

Checking my daily RSS feeds and saw on LAist that Complex magazine has a list of the “25 Douchiest Bars in Los Angeles“. The list makes me wonder if Complex author Lizzie Donaldson actually lives in LA. Some of her picks would make my list, but is Baja Cantina even known as a “bar”? A bar that gets listed over the 9-0 at USC (which is not on the list)?

Donaldson’s list:

1. Saddle Ranch
2. Cabo Cantina (all of them)
5. The Brig
10. Townhouse
12. Brennan’s Pub
18. Circle Bar
20. Baja Cantina
22. O’Brien’s

As Ken has commented on Complex’s website: “Either she hasn’t been to enough bars in LA to write this article or she only slept with guys that didn’t call her back from these bars. A douche can be found at any bar in LA.”

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Spanish Visitor Rescues Elderly Man Who Jumped Off Venice Pier

2012-02-22T21:18:00Z

An elderly man who jumped from the Venice Pier on Wednesday morning was rescued with the help of a Spanish visitor who leaped into the ocean to save him.

The man jumped about 9:28 a.m. as a group of people were admiring the 440-foot luxury yacht Serene anchored off Venice Beach, said Dan Pepper, an eyewitness at the scene. Pepper said he and Spanish visitor Jonathan LePage came up with a plan that called for LePage to strip down to his boxer shorts and jump in after the man, while Pepper would take responsibility for calling 911.

A Los Angeles Police Department helicopter and two LAPD patrol cars responded to the pier and helped coordinate efforts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division, Pepper said

The man was pulled from the water about 9:37 a.m. and was taken to a hospital for examination, a lifeguard dispatcher said.

Pepper said LePage showed signs of hypothermia and was shaking wildly under blankets after the rescue. LePage and his friends from Fresno were in Los Angeles to attend the taping of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! show Thursday.

Man Jumps from Venice Pier 2-22-12

2012-02-22T20:51:14Z

From kyoshida78:

This morning an elder man jumped off the end of Venice Pier in what appears to have been a suicide attempt. I did not quite catch that part as I was just arriving during my morning run, but I did notice a young man stripped down to his shorts at the other side of the safety bars.

At first I did not think much about it because I thought he was just climbing down to a lower fishing deck or something, so I did not even check to see what he was up to. A minute later though I realized he had jumped into the water to rescue an old man (and that there was no such thing as a lower deck at Venice Pier). I only captured the last part of the rescue, because I was busy trying to catch the attention of the LADP helicopter that was cruising around while an elder citizen was on the phone calling 911 and explaining the situation. At one point, I thought I needed to jump in too, but the young man, who turns out to be a guy visiting from Spain, was a strong swimmer and got everything under control. The old man was fortunately calm, so the Spanish hero could keep him safe above water until the police and lifeguard arrived. According to his friend on the pier, the Spanish hero did not hesitate a second to jump off Venice Pier to rescue the old man. Well done Spaniard! Whatever made the old man jump, hopefully he will be okay!

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Judge Says Lindsay Lohan in the 'Home Stretch'

2012-02-22T20:26:19Z

Lindsay Lohan received another glowing report from a judge Wednesday for her performance on probation stemming from DUI and theft cases, and her protracted legal troubles could come to an end next month, if she successfully completes her community service and therapy requirements.

"Miss Lohan, you're in the home stretch," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner told the 25-year-old actress during a brief hearing at the Airport Branch Courthouse. "The probation officer is pleased with your progress. You seem to be getting your life back on track and that's what we all hoped for.

"It was never our goal to just put people in jail, we like to see ... change, and I think we've all seen that," she said.

Lohan has one more court hearing scheduled for March 29. By that time, she must complete 14 more days of community service at the county morgue and five more therapy sessions.

If she meets those requirements, her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI case in Beverly Hills will end on March 29, and her formal probation in a Venice theft case will convert to summary probation, under which she would not have to check in with a probation officer.

"That means, after March 29, all you have to do is obey all laws, stay out of trouble, move on with your life," Sautner said.

Until that hearing, Lohan is free to leave the state for work as long as she notifies her probation officer, but she cannot leave California for pleasure until she completes her community service and therapy sessions, the judge said.

Lohan pleaded no contest May 11 to a misdemeanor grand theft charge involving a necklace priced at $2,500 pilfered from a Venice jewelry store.

She was placed on three years probation and ordered to spend 120 days in jail and complete the 480 hours of community service to which she had been previously sentenced for violating her probation in the 2007 misdemeanor DUI case.

Lohan was originally ordered to have her 480 hours of community service completed by April 2012, with 360 hours at the downtown women's center and another 120 hours at the county morgue. However, her attendance was so sporadic at the Skid Row center last year that shelter officials terminated her from the community-service program there.

That prompted Sautner to revoke the actress' probation. The judge ordered her to spend 30 days in jail after Lohan admitted violating her probation in the DUI and theft cases, but due largely to jail overcrowding, she served only about five hours at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.

Sautner then ordered Lohan to perform all of her community service work at the morgue. The judge laid out a strict schedule of probation work and therapy sessions for Lohan, and so far the actress has met all of the judge's requirements.

Lohan, the star of films such as "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday," is reportedly in line to portray the late Elizabeth Taylor in a new film.

--City News Service

Shopping Confidential: Shiva Rose Tells Us Her Favorite Vintage Boutique in Venice

2012-02-21T22:03:43Z

Los Angeles has more stores than anyone could physically tackle, but somehow we always keep returning to the usual suspects. To break out of the rut, we've asked some local shopping and fashion gurus to provide their hidden retail gems—those unique stores around LA that we might not all know about. Cue the Beatles: We're about to get a little help from our friends.

Image via Yelp

We've always loved Shiva Rose's style—from her retro-inspired getups to her pouty red lips to her 1950s Hollywood screen siren hair. She is definitely one who knows how to put herself together. Fresh on the heels of launching her new eco-holistic website The Local Rose, we caught up with Shiva herself and found out about her favorite vintage emporium, Gotta Have It in Venice.

"I have been going to Gotta Have It, Denise Portman's vintage store in Venice, for over 15 years. The prices are really reasonable and if you are willing to spend some time hunting through the merchandise, you will usually find a little gem. There are designer pieces mixed with some good old fashioned vintage as well. I have seen everything from beautiful Vivienne Westwood dresses to some fantastic hippy 1970s cotton pieces. This place really does have It!"

· The Local Rose [Official Site]
· All Shopping Confidential Posts [Racked LA]

Ansel Adams: Open to the Public at G2 Gallery

2012-02-21T21:29:31Z

Ansel Adams: Open to the Public is open as of today at the G2 Gallery on Abbot Kinney. The exhibition will be up until May 13th.

“Open to the Public” is G2 Gallery’s inaugural exhibit showcasing Ansel Adams’s original works. It was created to celebrate his commitment to the environment and to honor his efforts to make the work accessible to the public.

A reception for the exhibit will be held on March 10th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. RSVP for the reception by clicking here.

G2 Gallery
Ansel Adams: Open to the Public: February 21, 2012 – May 13, 2012
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310.452.2842

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Rich Mann: 1979 Boardwalk Panorama

2012-02-21T21:11:53Z

The Venice Ale House got a new installation this week by photographer Rich Mann that depicts the Venice Boardwalk in 1979. The panorama is 23 feet long.

Mann has been documenting Venice Beach and Los Angeles for over 50 years. To view his art on his website (and get your own prints!), click here and here.

The Venice Ale House
2 Rose
Venice, 90291

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Power Outage Briefly Hits Parts of Westside, including Venice and LAX

2012-02-21T20:11:00Z

A brief power outage Tuesday morning hit 60,000 customers in parts of the Westside, including Venice, Playa del Rey and Los Angeles International Airport, but power was mostly restored in about 13 minutes, officials said.

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power posted on its Twitter account that a receiving station, or central hub, experienced a supply disruption shortly after 11 a.m. and the outage lasted for about 13 minutes. The DWP said that while power was restored to most, some smaller outages remained.

A DWP official said that about 60,000 customers lost power initially and 8,600 customers remain without power, but crews were responding.

In Venice, street lights were out at the intersection of Venice and Lincoln boulevards and homes west of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, including the Venice Canals, were without power.

The power outage also extended to LAX and lasted for 10 minutes, but Terminal 2 at noon was waiting for power to be restored, said Albert Rodriguez, a spokesperson for LAX. The airport at 12:15 p.m. said on its Twitter account that all power had been fully restored to all terminals.

There had been no word on flight delays, Rodriguez said.

(Editor's Note: Updated to add that power restored to all terminals.)

Tax Tips: What's New for 2011

2012-02-21T20:00:00Z

Those who haven't yet filed their taxes this year should be aware of a few key changes for 2011 returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service. We've listed just a few of the changes—for more information, visit IRS.gov.

New due date, forms and filing locations

This year's due date for tax returns is April 17—not April 15. Because April 15 is a Sunday and April 16 is the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington D.C., taxpayers get an automatic two-day extension.

The IRS has introduced at least two new forms: Form 8949 (Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets) and Form 8938 (Statement of Foreign Financial Assets). Most people should report their capital gains and losses on the new Form 8949, then write certain totals from that form on Schedule D (Form 1040). People with foreign financial assets in 2011 will probably have to file Form 8938.

In some areas, the IRS has changed the filing location. Those mailing a paper return should see the Form 1040 instructions to find the correct address.

Mileage rates, standard deduction and exemptions increases

Two mileage rates were in effect during 2011. The first, which lasted from Jan. 1 to June 30, allows drivers to deduct 51 cents per mile for business use of their car and 19 cents per mile for medical and moving mileage.

For business mileage during the second half of the year—July 1 through Dec. 31—drivers can deduct 55 1/2 cents per mile. Medical and moving mileage also increased to 23 1/2 cents per mile during the latter half of the year.

The IRS increased the standard deduction for some taxpayers who don't itemize deductions on IRS Schedule A (Form 1040). The amount of the standard deduction depends on a person's filing status.

The amount a person can deduct for each exemption has increased from $3,650 to $3,700 for 2011, according to the IRS.

The alternative minimum tax exemption has also increased to $48,450 for single people, $74,450 for married couples filing jointly and $37,225 for married couples filing separately.

Health coverage tax credit; health savings accounts; self-employed health insurance deduction

The amount of the health coverage tax credit, which pays qualified health insurance premiums for eligible individuals and their families, was increased with recent legislation. "Participants who received the 65 percent tax credit in any month from March to December 2011 may claim an additional 7.5 percent retroactive credit when they file their 2011 tax return," according to the IRS.

For health savings accounts and Archer MSAs, beginning in 2011, only prescribed drugs or insulin are qualified medical expenses, according to the IRS. The additional tax on distributions from HSAs and Archer MSAs not used for qualified medical expenses increased to 20 percent in 2011.

Additionally, taxpayers can no longer deduct self-employed health insurance costs on Schedule SE (Form 1040); however, they can still take the deduction on Form 1040, line 29.

Roth IRAs

Those who converted or rolled over money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA or designated Roth in 2010 and didn't elect to report the taxable amount on their 2010 returns generally report half of the taxable amount on their 2011 return and the rest on their 2012 return.

Alternative motor vehicle credit

According to the IRS, the alternative motor vehicle credit can only be claimed for a 2011 car purchase if the vehicle is a new fuel cell car.

First-time homebuyer credit

Though the first-time homebuyer credit has expired for most taxpayers, some military personnel and members of the intelligence community can still claim the credit on their 2011 tax return for qualified purchases.

More information on all of these changes can be found at IRS.gov.

Previously:

Storecasting: Breaking! A.P.C. is Looking Into a Venice Outpost

2012-02-21T19:53:15Z

Abbot Kinney

A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou really likes LA. The denim genius recently spoke with Interview magazine about the fifth anniversary of his West Hollywood store, and said: "[LA] is loud, it's true, but still there's a lot of people who care what we do, or other brands do. There are a lot of elegant people...there's a tradition of elegance in Los Angeles." Touitou also revealed his plans for a second West Coast location in Venice.

Of course, that can only mean Abbot Kinney. And while the interview doesn't make clear whether or not Touitou has decided on a space or when the store might open, it doesn't hurt to guess. Anyone have more info or thoughts about the where/when?
· A.P.C. and LA Are Going Strong Five Years Later [Interview via Los Angeles, I'm Yours]

Power Outage in West LA 2-21-12

2012-02-21T19:33:55Z

Seems like the power is back on after a 30? minute outage. For up to date information from the DWP, check out their Twitter feed by clicking here. Good bookmark for your mobile phone for when the power goes out!

As of 11:37 DWP says the outage was due to “a receiving station (a major hub) serving the area experienced a supply disruption. NFD.”

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Charity Arts Auction for Venice Arts

2012-02-21T19:23:43Z

Three fine art photography pieces are up for auction on Charity Buzz with the proceeds benefiting Venice Arts‘ mentoring & education programs for low-income youth! The auction ends at 11:30 am PST on February 23rd, so get to bidding!

Reagan and Thatcher 1986. Photo by White House Photographer Jim Hubbard

Click on the links below to view the photos and bid!

Holy Tooth (San Diante), 1995. Photo by Rubén Ortiz-Torres

Chinese New Year, Los Angeles, February 1996. Photo by John Humble

Reagan and Thatcher, 1986. Photo by White House Photographer Jim Hubbard

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