MICHAEL ST. JOHN'S CONFIDENTIAL FILE
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By MICHAEL ST. JOHN on Mar 23, 2008 - 7:31:19 PM
CUBA GOODING believes the only way he was able to survive from ashes was his deep belief in himself and what he might contribute to the creative arts world. "I didn't run around feeling sorry for myself or blaming others for what I didn't have. I just worked damn hard to prepare myself for whatever challenge that might confront me. Dreaming is not bad at all, but it's work...hard work that makes the difference."
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New Lollipop Prevents Cavities
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By Harriet Steinberg on Feb 24, 2008 - 12:53:50 PM
Researchers at UCLA have discovered a new ingredient that combats tooth decay. It is good news for adults as well as children because this new ingredient will help keep people away from the dental chair.
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Remembering Aunt Ruth
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By Sean McConnor on Feb 24, 2008 - 12:27:04 PM
Sometimes, columnists get sentimental. It is not difficult to do when you know someone who has a remarkable life. Columnist Sean McConnor bids farewell to Aunt Ruth and joins with others in praising her achievements.
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UCLA Arts and Healing Event
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By Harriet Steinberg on Feb 21, 2008 - 4:51:29 PM
On March 10, UCLA is planning to have an event to demonstrate that drums and other instruments have a tremendous effect on the healing process. It was shown that a little boy in an Iraq hospital stopped crying when he was presented with a drum.
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McConnors Corner
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By Sean McConnor on Feb 17, 2008 - 12:01:37 AM
Every morning, I travel through the length of Canyon News country, from the Valley, through the hills, down Wilshire almost to the ocean, and I can't help but think of things.
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Showdown
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By Grady Miller on Feb 3, 2008 - 10:44:01 AM
I never, ever have had a problem finding parking in
Los Angeles. I'm generally quite reserved, so wherever I go in the city I see all those parking spaces marked "Reserved," I just pull right in.
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Miracle on Cahuenga
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By Grady Miller on Jan 20, 2008 - 10:32:06 AM
Christmas was over, the gifts unwrapped, needle-shedding trees relegated to the curb, I'd already knocked out this week's column (so I thought), and the best surprise was yet to come.
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Dear All
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By Grady Miller on Jan 6, 2008 - 1:39:44 PM
California has halted death by lethal injection for being inhumane, but there are many alternate forms of inhumane treatment still available—one of them is Aunt Dottie’s annual Yuletide letters from
Radiation Springs,
Ohio.
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A Tale of Two Refrigerators
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By Grady Miller on Dec 23, 2007 - 4:37:07 PM
Livin' Large is a mandate in our consumer-frenzied, sybaritic culture, meanwhile the reduced square footage of my new pad has necessitated livin' small. The first object in my crosshairs was that darn refrigerator.
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The Grady Diet
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By Grady Miller on Dec 9, 2007 - 9:15:23 AM
Have you ever wondered, what would happen if an actor plumped up for a role and then later couldn't shed those wanted (for theatrical purposes) pounds? Last week's column left me in just that dilemma, 30 pounds overweight, after fattening up to play a movie role.
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The Grady Diet
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By Grady Miller on Nov 25, 2007 - 10:21:48 PM
Have you lost so much weight you leave certain old garments unworn to avoid having them drop around your ankles at an inopportune moment? Do people reluctantly ask if you lost weight on purpose, or was it disease? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may want to consider going on the original Grady Diet.
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Fishy
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By Grady Miller on Nov 11, 2007 - 8:31:03 AM
I owe Lindsay Lohan big time. When I went back to the rental car agency she inspired me to dismiss the dent on the fender of the rented PT Cruiser in a single word: "Paparrazi!" That explains everything away from binges to fender-benders. Ain't life fun in the fishbowl!
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For the Record: Oops!
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By Grady Miller on Oct 14, 2007 - 11:22:50 AM
A great rag of
Gotham once vowed only news that's fit to print. Now, it's any news that fits. And if toes get stepped on or facts mangled along the way, there's plenty space for apologies.
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Big Rigs Causes Traffic Problem
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By on Oct 14, 2007 - 12:07:50 AM
The 5 Freeway clogged due to big rig accidents.
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Dixie Canyon To Hold Event On November 3
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By Norma Palacios on Oct 7, 2007 - 8:05:03 PM
Dixie Canyon Elementary School will hold its fourth annual Fall Designer Boutique on November 3. The event helps promote the importance of art programs and the benefits toward a child's education. The event has raised $100,000. This year's event will be the first time that it will be held at the school.
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Near Miss
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By Grady Miller on Sep 30, 2007 - 2:13:42 PM
Many a sojourner to
West Hollywood reaches the point of feeling they have "had enough." Yet no sooner do they obey the stirring to head back east, than they will recognize a few precious things left behind that they could never have enough of.
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Center Teaches Zen Buddhism To Community
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By Alice Standish on Sep 30, 2007 - 12:12:45 PM
The Dharma Zen Center of Los Angeles offers teachings and meditations both for residential students and visitors.
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By on Sep 29, 2007 - 8:47:57 PM
JOANNA SKYE is obviously unafraid of challenges -- she was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards as On-Air Talent Host for Swashbuckler Studio's first project "Lost Legends of the West" in 2004. Now she has produced a remarkable film about entertainment parks that reeks of drama and excitement.
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Senior resident apartments approved
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By Norma Palacios on Sep 23, 2007 - 11:56:23 AM
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a 55-year $5.7 million loan to construct a 124 low-income senior apartments on September 18.
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Board to Death
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By Grady Miller on Sep 16, 2007 - 7:53:58 AM
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. But people with boarded-up windows can throw as many stones as they like.
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By on Sep 16, 2007 - 7:10:14 AM
Her name is Paulie Rojas and she is ready to take on Hollywood no matter the challenge. She speaks out frankly and honestly about the path taken to land her first starring role in a film. It's obvious that she is special -- she's an actress who knows where she is heading.
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Lipo On Rodeo
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By Beth Livesay on Sep 14, 2007 - 3:20:15 PM
Rodeo Drive's first and only plastic surgery center is now open.
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