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Facts and Fiction of Route 66 at the Autry

June 6, 2014

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by Valerie Summers U.S. Highway Route 66 is both a physical road and a romantic notion much of which is both confirmed and dispelled in the current do not miss exhibition at the Autry National Center of the American West. This is not a “fluff” presentation as portrayed in TV shows of days gone by […]

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LAX International Superstar

May 10, 2014

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by Valerie Summers Having recently briefly visited the newly transformed Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, I had the good fortune to return for a closer look.  The  stunning 150,000 square foot Great Hall creates an impressive send off to passengers traveling abroad.  It’s a shoppers paradise with world class shopping at the mega duty […]

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Valley Star Glows Brightly

May 5, 2014

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by Valerie Summers Although the Valley Performing Arts Center opened three years ago, my first visit occurred recently when I headed over to the San Fernando Valley for a performance featuring the great jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis.   Situated on the southeast corner of  the California State University, Northridge campus, the stunning  glass walled landmark […]

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New International Terminal Shines at LAX

April 25, 2014

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by Valerie Summers At last visitiors from foreign countries arrive and depart in  Los Angeles at a terminal that Angelenos can be proud of.  Although not entirely completed, it is a good start.  The area for arriving passengers is now comfortable and attractive with places to have a drink or a bite to eat while […]

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The Tallest Tree In The Forest

April 20, 2014

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by Valerie Summers Multi-talented does not begin to describe  Daniel Beaty, star of The Tallest Tree in the Forest which just opened at the Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center.  In this one-man show, Beaty artfully and believably portrays the life story Paul Robeson but embellishes the tale with more than a […]

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Super Portable Battery Charger

April 19, 2014

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by Valerie Summers Silicon Valley keeps on making life easier. A state of the art battery charger which comes in six different styles and capacities are available to suit every need.  For people on the go and especially world travelers, Jackery, a slim, attractive battery charger for smartphones and tablets provides up to 220 hours […]

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Mendoza Bodegas Come In All Sizes

January 5, 2014

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by Valerie Summers The question I asked myself while blindly driving through a raging dust storm in the wine country of northern Argentina, which locals call a Zonda wind, was why I hadn’t instead re-visited Napa.  But I had heard so much about the merits of this extraordinary wine producing region surrounded by the magnificent […]

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A Southern California Safari

April 30, 2013

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By Valerie Summers An out of the ordinary family adventure began with a pleasant drive through the rolling hills and villages of north San Diego County.  I had visited this destination more than 25 years ago when it was called Lion Country Safari and was eager to check out the changes which had taken place […]

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IOMA — Personalized Skin Care

April 25, 2013

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By Valerie Summers Spelled backwards, in French, IOMA means “For Me”.  Indeed this newly introduced unique personalized skin care line is created specifically for each woman according to the dictates of a newly invented technology.  The exclusive daily complexion treatment has been a huge hit with women in Europe and has just recently been introduced […]

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Makeup From Film & TV Studios Into Homes

March 25, 2013

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By Valerie Summers My introduction to Temptu Airbrush Makeup was delivered by the hands of one of the top movie studio makeup artists, Fionagh Cush.  The trial makeup session took no more than 15 minutes and the results were impressive.  I just looked really good….not made up.  This line has been preferred by  film and […]

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Arizona Treasures

March 20, 2013

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by Valerie Summers Inspired by the beauty of the Arizona desert, Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most acclaimed architects in the world, designed his winter camp on a site at the base of McDowell Mountain which commanded a view of the entire Valley of the Sun in Scottsdale.  Arizona’s desert held a special appeal […]

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Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen

February 1, 2013

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The brainchild of diet guru extraordinaire Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen has raised dining out to a whole new experience.  TFK serves foods which are Seasonal, Sustainable, Simple, Pure….and delicious.  In a spacious, bright, indoor /outdoor setting, the extensive menus feature a variety of choices, from very down-to-earth dishes to multi-ingredient more elaborate fare.  […]

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Palm Springs Getaway

February 1, 2013

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  Southern California offers a cornucopia of nearby getaways.  It’s possible to play in the snow part of the day and spend the afternoon boating or swimming.  Head to the desert, the mountains or the seashore…so many options to choose from in the Southland. One sunny January day I decided to head out to the […]

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It’s Magic in Beverly Hills

January 10, 2013

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Not a member of the Magic Castle but love magic?  Not a problem.  Illusionist extraordinaire Ivan Amodei transports his audience into the world of magic each Friday and Saturday evening amidst the grandeur of the landmark Beverly Wilshire Hotel.  The venue itself sets the mood for a night of elegance, music and surprises.  Entering the […]

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