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Archive for October, 2009

Who among us – when visiting L.A. – doesn’t occasionally wonder if there is a TV or movie star lurking somewhere close by in this, the capital of the Entertainment Universe? Some people just won’t admit they’re the least bit interested in the stars.

A certain wife comes to mind who scoffs at the idea of actually looking for stars, yet can tell you the latest gossip on any given movie actress right down to whether they’ve had breast implants.

She doesn’t quite understand the thrill of the kill I felt when, on my first trip to Hawaii, a friend and I struck true pay dirt while in search of Jack Lord – a.k.a. Steve McGarrett – who was singlehandedly boosting island tourism with his long-running television show Hawaii 5-0. Asking around, we found out where Hawaii 5-O’s studios were located and rather brazenly walked up to one of the nondescript office doors, knocked and then nearly fainted when none other than Jack Lord answered the door.

True location stalkers could wait a lifetime for that little bit of serendipity.

Fast forward to the 21st Century and an enterprising young woman from upstate New York has made it a lot easier for you to not only see a star, but potentially to even talk to one. No longer do you have to just wander aimlessly through the streets of Los Angeles hoping to bump into a famous person. Christine Bord has put together a website that gives you details about just when and where the stars will be working on their latest film or television projects.

The Thomas Guide California Road Atlas

Thomas Brothers California Atlas features: regular updates to ensure that new streets and points of interest are included; four-color maps for easy viewing; ZIP code boundaries, block numbers, highway exits, overpasses and underpasses shown on detailed maps; latitude and longitude notations that identify approximate global position; full index for easy location of streets Read the rest of this entry »

Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles

With hikes that lead you to forget the stress of the bustling city, Moon’s first edition of Take a Hike Los Angeles gets you out there, exploring and experiencing amazing places just minutes from your driveway. Local California authors Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer show you the best hikes in and around LA. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 1/2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Read the rest of this entry »