An appeal to @wileecoyote from @jessicasimpson

September 15th, 2009 · 9:07 pm  →  LA Metblogs

A coyote snatched Jessica Simpson’s dog before her very eyes, per a tweet she sent Monday evening.
@jessicasimpson: http://twitpic.com/hrudr – My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR!…..

Suicide is painless. But is it funny?

September 9th, 2009 · 6:09 pm  →  LA Metblogs

I didn’t really give these billboards much notice – I’m pretty jaded to advertising – so it took a complaint by my friend Rodleen’s on Facebook to grab my attention.
To promote the newest season of “Curb Your…

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Limo gets stuck in the Hollywood Hills, blocks traffic

September 3rd, 2009 · 6:46 pm  →  LA Metblogs

My usual shortcut around Highland traffic was impeded by this limo, whose front fender had gotten stuck on a curb. His attempts to back out of the trap only caused the back tires to spin and burn rubber. (map)
All the while, the passengers would…

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Julie & Julia vs. Mega Shark & Giant Octopus

August 8th, 2009 · 6:30 pm  →  LA Metblogs

From last Wednesday’s Arclight Cinemas eblast… finally a chick flick I’ll be rushing to!

Uploaded with plasq’s Skitch!
Just curious as to who plays the shark or octopus, Meryl Streep or Amy Adams?

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Metblogs video debunked by Snopes!

August 2nd, 2009 · 3:10 pm  →  LA Metblogs

Nearly two years ago, I posted a video of bank robbers in downtown Los Angeles making a getaway in spite of a heavy police presence. Nearly 3 million people have watched it.
If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need……

“Lost” in Los Angeles: “Lost University” being taught by local professors

July 27th, 2009 · 3:11 am  →  LA Metblogs

Instead of taking the typical Alternate Reality Game approach between seasons, the producers behind ABC TV’s “Lost” are readying the launch of a series of online classes and lectures with lessons on the source material behind the…

LA Marathon Returns to Sunday with Stadium to the Sea Route

July 21st, 2009 · 1:35 pm  →  LA Metblogs

Tom LaBonge is taking the credit for negotiating with local church’s to return the LA Marathon to a Sunday next year, when the route will take runners from Dodger Stadium to the Pacific Ocean.
Pressure from assorted houses of worship caused…

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Michael Jackson tribute Thursday night at Universal City Walk

July 7th, 2009 · 3:40 pm  →  LA Metblogs

You won’t need to register online for a slim chance to get in, and the City of Los Angeles won’t be footing the bill on this one (but you may need to pay over $10 to park), as Universal Citywalk transforms itself into Universal Moonwalk…

Mystery celebrity spotting.

July 3rd, 2009 · 9:52 pm  →  LA Metblogs

While covering Tuesday’s Madame Tussauds’ scream contest outside of the Chinese Theatre for Creepy LA, the biggest screams of all were heard on the sidewalk as who I can only assume is some sort of mega celebrity arrived to presumably…

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5 ways I’m not spending my summer recession

July 2nd, 2009 · 12:11 pm  →  LA Metblogs

I’d like to just surrender and call our economic state a depression, which all signs indicate we’re barrelling towards, but, per the definition, the concept just depresses me.
Instead, following are five ways I’m saving a few bucks……