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Friday, December 29, 2017
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
From Amsterdam With Love
I am intrigued by Jesse Meester. Despite his obvious good looks, I
love how he thinks. He is so deep. I, too, believe that mediation is very
beneficial; mind, body and soul. Silence and mediation are so
powerful with respect to inner peace, nurturing your soul and getting in touch
with your authentic self.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Cultural Differences
This is such a gorgeous photo of my friend Surbhi who is from Ludhiana, Punjab, India. If only all people could embrace the cultural differences among us and learn to appreciate the beauty in each of the disparate lands God put on this planet as a gift.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Statement From MGM CEO Jim Murren
We are heartbroken for the victims, their families and our community.
Our primary focus and concern in the hours since the shooting has been cooperating with law enforcement and taking actions to support the victims and their families, our guests and employees.
We have made counselors available, created a dedicated hotline to ensure out of town families of victims can arrange airfare and hotel accommodations to get to their loved ones, assisted guests whose travel has been disrupted, identified local transportation for guests who wish to donate blood or visit the injured, to just a few of the things we are presently engaged in.
These efforts and more are being organized aggressively and are ongoing as we continue to get information and identify need.
We’re grateful for all who have helped - first responders, the police and citizens who have acted in countless ways to assist.
While information is still being gathered we are beginning to hear stories of great courage and humanity. We know that without the swift and brave actions of first responders the scale of damage would have been much greater. We know that in the midst of chaos and fear people acted to protect and save others – those they knew and those they did not.
In the coming days we will hear more of these stories as we grieve for the victims of this unspeakable tragedy.
We’re working with law enforcement in every way possible.
At the moment, we are deferring communications about the investigation to the FBI and Las Vegas Metro PD.
Please pray for all the victims of this horrific event, our Las Vegas community, and all our employees who are working tirelessly to provide support at a very difficult time.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CEO
JIM MURREN
Monday, October 2, 2017
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Hard At Work
Law enforcement is a vital function. Incidents like these are why, as civilians, we must support and assist the men and women who risk their lives daily to protect ours. Thank you Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for your direct and collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies in responding to this emergency situation yesterday and for your active investigation of this case. Thank you for restoring order and for your hard work in keeping the citizens and visitors of Vegas safe.
My heart aches for the innocent victims of this heinous crime.
My heart aches for the innocent victims of this heinous crime.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Mama's Got A New Bag
The new Manhattan bag brings a fresh, on-trend spirit to iconic Monogram. Rich leather trim and golden hardware enhance its sporty-chic allure. Named for the city that never sleeps, this roomy tote is an ideal partner for on-the-go urban lifestyles.
* Source of official information in this posting is Louis Vuitton.
* Source of official information in this posting is Louis Vuitton.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Yes, I Love Opera
Plácido Domingo,
the internationally renowned opera singer, conductor, National Presidential
Medal of Freedom recipient and winner of 12 Grammy awards, will receive the
UCLA Medal, the campus’ highest honor, on November 12 during a medal ceremony
and master class at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
“Plácido Domingo’s contributions to the world of opera as a singer,
conductor, administrator and educator are unparalleled,” said UCLA Chancellor
Gene Block, who will present the award. “He has been a powerful champion for
the arts in Los Angeles for five decades, and his exceptional commitment to
arts education embodies UCLA’s highest ideals.”
Domingo made his American debut in 1961 singing Arturo in “Lucia di
Lammermoor” with the Dallas Civic Opera. Four years later, he earned national
acclaim singing the title role in the U.S. premiere of Alberto
Ginastera’s “Don Rodrigo” at the New York City Opera. His
Metropolitan Opera debut, two years later, was the first of more than 800
singing and conducting engagements at the Met.
Hailed by Newsweek as the “King of Opera,” Domingo has sung 148 different
roles in more than 3,900 performances in the world’s greatest opera houses,
including the Vienna State Opera, where he received 101 curtain calls, spanning
80 minutes, after a performance of Verdi’s “Otello” in 1991.
Domingo has often professed his love for Los Angeles, and he has made
substantial contributions to the city’s cultural life. He has performed in
every Los Angeles Opera season since 1986. But his first appearance here was at
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 17, 1967, in the New York City
Opera’s touring production of “Don Rodrigo.” On November 17, 2017, LA Opera
will host a 50th anniversary concert to commemorate that performance.
His talents extend well beyond his performing and recording career. As an
opera administrator, Domingo has played an essential role in making regional
American companies into internationally recognized ensembles. In particular, he
has been a vital presence in LA Opera’s artistic administration since even
before the company’s first public performances in 1986. He served as artistic
consultant from 1984 to 2000 and artistic director from 2001 to 2003. In 2003,
he was named the Eli and Edythe Broad General Director, a position he is
contracted to hold through the 2021–22 season.
Domingo also uses his powerful voice to champion the arts and mentor young
artists and singers in Los Angeles and around the world. He is chairman of the
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the
interests of the recording industry; is president of Europa Nostra, which
brings together Europe’s growing cultural heritage movement; and is on the
board of trustees of the National YoungArts Foundation, which supports American
high school graduates in all artistic disciplines.
Since 1993, Domingo has promoted talented young singers through his annual
Operalia voice competition, which gives 40 singers the opportunity to perform
before an international jury. The competition has helped launch the careers of
such notable artists as Joyce DiDonato, Rolando Villazón, Erwin Schrott and
Isabel Bayrakdarian. He is also the founder of the Domingo–Cafritz Young Artist
Program at the Washington National Opera, the Domingo–Colburn–Stein Young
Artist Program at the LA Opera and the Centre de Perfeccionament Plácido
Domingo at the Palau de las Arts in Valencia, Spain.
“Music has been my life and it gives me indescribable joy to share it with
others,” Domingo said. “More than anything else, watching music inspire young
people brings me so much fulfillment. I am passionate about nurturing talent
and giving opportunities to promising young performers, and if I could only
hope to give back half of what music has given me, I would be filled with
gratitude.”
Domingo’s gifts as an educator have had a profound impact on young singers
across the globe, including at UCLA. In 1994, he was an adjunct professor in
UCLA’s department of music, leading choral and orchestral master classes. Among
the students he inspired was Angel Blue, who earned a master of music degree
from UCLA in 2008, and who has since graced many of the great European concert
halls. Blue, who debuts as Mimì in “La Bohème” at the Metropolitan Opera in
October, also participated in the Domingo–Colburn–Stein program from 2007 to
2009.
“Domingo’s remarkable passion for mentoring young artists and his
dedication to enabling singers to realize their full potential is invaluable to
the future of opera,” said Judith Smith, dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of
Music. “His commitment to young singers and musicians throughout the world is
extraordinary.”
The UCLA Medal ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on November 12 in UCLA’s
Schoenberg Hall (map).
It will be followed immediately by a 45-minute master class with the maestro,
two students from UCLA’s voice and opera program and two singers from the
Domingo–Colburn–Stein program. The ceremony and master class are free and open
to the public, but advance
reservations are required. Seating is limited and will be available
on a first-come, first-seated basis.
The UCLA Medal was
established in 1979 and is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by
UCLA. It is awarded to those who have earned academic and professional acclaim,
and whose work demonstrates the highest ideals of UCLA. Past recipients
include music luminaries Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Mancini, Herb Alpert and Quincy
Jones, as well as writer Toni Morrison, President Bill Clinton, architect I.M.
Pei, UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun
and UCLA alumna and astronaut Anna Lee Fisher.
* Source of official information in this posting is UCLA News Room.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Solar Eclipse Viewing At UCLA
Of course my Alma Mater UCLA, renown worldwide as a leader in research, did this right.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Monday, July 31, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
From Stallone To Schwarzenegger
That's such a
nice sentiment Sly. I am going to share it with his nephew Patrick Knapp
Schwarzenegger who is my friend and who I worked with intimately at Bloom,
Dekom, et al. directly for Jake Bloom and directly on both of your contracts
when each of you were at the height of your careers. You are both legendary
action stars just from a different origin. The fans love both of you. Being in
Italy with Tony Munafo and Raffaella DeLaurentiis and watching you work up close
on the set at Cinecitta Movie Studio was one of the highlights of my life.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Fill Your Life With Joy Not Despair
I am sure you’ve heard the saying “just get over it.” This is an ineffective way to deal with an issue, event or person’s behavior toward you that has negatively impacted you. As human beings we have emotions and the things that happen to us in our lives affect us. Pretending that something that affected you did not is only pushing that experience and associated emotion deep into your subconscious mind and it will inevitably surface in your behavior or self-destructive choices. People process their pain through many channels like anger, isolation, over eating, drugs, alcohol, sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, etc.
So if something is bothering
you, don’t ignore it. Make sure to let it out by talking about it with someone
willing to listen in non-judgment or writing about it in a journal. I have been writing in a journal since my early 20s. Let it out
for as long as it takes, then move on and focus on your blessings. You deserve
to live a life filled with joy not despair.
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Friday, July 21, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The FBI Puts A Halt On Medicare Fraud
Good job by the FBI in putting a stop to this scandalous scheme. Fraud and corruption are unacceptable.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
In Observance Of Independence Day 2017
These are beautiful, authentic sentiments I originally wrote and posted on July 4, 2014. I did not borrow these thoughts or words from anyone or anywhere. I wrote them from the heart and I have been re-posting them since as the overall message is very powerful...
Today is a traditional American holiday deeply
rooted in history with freedom as the theme. What does freedom mean to
you?
Freedom means everything to me. Freedom to think, to feel and to
be. Freedom to express myself verbally, physically, emotionally and
sexually. Freedom to be me and express myself through fashion, hair styles,
music and dance. Freedom to laugh and to love who I want and how I
want. Freedom to love myself and honor my feelings. Freedom to choose and
make decisions. Freedom to say yes, to say no and to say good-bye if I need
to. Freedom to live how I want to live.
Freedom from evil, hatred and injustice. Freedom from negativity, conflict, turmoil and toxic people. Freedom from debt, control, oppression, fear, self-loathing, self-doubt, obsession, addiction, affliction, illness and the past. One of the wisest things I have ever heard is “Your tormentor today is yourself left over from yesterday.” Let go of the past; including painful events and the people who hurt you. Take the shackles off yourself and go and live a beautiful life no matter what obstacles come your way. God bless you and God bless America.
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Monday, July 3, 2017
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
To Love Lost
This is one of my favorite
songs by Rascal Flatts. It’s a beautiful love song that evokes deep emotion.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
A Love Letter From A Father To His Gay Son
This is a beautiful love letter from
my good friend John Marzka to his son Jordan. Since we all perceive messages
through our own unique filter based on our belief system and how we were
raised, take what you will from this letter. The message conveyed to me is the
unconditional love that a parent has for his child. We all want to be acknowledged and understood. Every human being deserves to live their life in a dignified manner. And these powerful messages deserve the attention of my blog being viewed all around the world.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
OG Bodybuilding Diva Rachel McLish
It is hard to believe that Rachel
McLish, the original bodybuilding diva, has turned 62 years old. [For those of you who don't know who she is, she is on the right holding the 2.] Rachel’s beauty
and elegance in the competitive world of female bodybuilding made it okay for
women to lift weights while still embracing their femininity conquering
stereotypes that weightlifting is only for men. Her positive attitude about aging is an excellent example for all people, in particular women, who are getting older to repudiate ageism and not allow it to affect their self-esteem. Aging is a natural progression of life.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership
Department of
Justice
Office of
Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Attorney General Sessions
Announces Creation of National Public Safety Partnership to Combat Violent
Crime
A list of the cities is posted
at www.nationalpublicsafetypartnership.org(link is
external).
“Turning back the recent troubling
increase in violent crime in our country is a top priority of the Department of
Justice and the Trump Administration, as we work to fulfill the President’s
promise to make America safe again,” said Attorney General Sessions. “The
Department of Justice will work with American cities suffering from serious
violent crime problems. There is no doubt that there are many strategies that
are proven to reduce crime. Our new National Public Safety Partnership program
will help these communities build up their own capacity to fight crime, by
making use of data-driven, evidence-based strategies tailored to specific local
concerns, and by drawing upon the expertise and resources of our Department.”
The Justice Department created
PSP and the task force in response to President Trump’s February 9, 2017,
Executive Order charging the agency with leading a national effort to combat
violent crime. The partnership provides a framework for enhancing federal support
of state, local and tribal law enforcement officials and prosecutors as they
aggressively investigate and pursue violent criminals, specifically those
involved in gun crime, drug trafficking and gang violence.
Twelve sites have been selected
to receive this significant assistance:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Toledo, Ohio
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Buffalo, New York
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Houston, Texas
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Lansing, Michigan
- Springfield, Illinois
We anticipate announcing additional sites this calendar year.
The Justice Department agencies
involved in PSP are the United States Attorneys’ Offices, Office of Justice
Programs; the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the
U.S. Marshals Service; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Office on
Violence Against Women; and the Office of Community Oriented Policing.
*Official information in this blog posting is the United States Department of Justice.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Prince William And Lady Gaga On Mental Health
I am convinced that Almighty God conveys
important messages to the masses through people’s fame. Lady Gaga bravely opening up to the world about her mental health has inspired many to be honest about their direct or indirect experiences with mental health issues.
In recent months, my ex-love Christian Evans, who was formerly married to actress and talk show host Ricki Lake, did the unthinkable and ended his own life. In his solitude he was not feeling well and apparently did not seek help for his issues.
In recent months, my ex-love Christian Evans, who was formerly married to actress and talk show host Ricki Lake, did the unthinkable and ended his own life. In his solitude he was not feeling well and apparently did not seek help for his issues.
So if you are experiencing abnormal,
debilitating or overwhelming feelings, it is important that you understand that as human beings
we are not perfect and it is okay to talk about it. Just do so in a safe, judgment
free environment with someone you trust.
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Positive Vibes By Jacqueline Sebiane
I
like what Lady Gaga is doing with her fame so I am sharing the love on my
worldwide platform. Her non-profit organization, Born This Way Foundation, has partnered on a meaningful project in an effort to start a kindness movement. Here is the official information about the project:
“On June 26th, 2016 Born This Way Foundation co-founder
Lady Gaga joined philanthropist Phil Anschutz and His Holiness the Dalai Lama
to challenge America’s cities to be kind. The panel met in front of more than
200 mayors from across the county, where they discussed the role that kindness
can play in improving the mental health of citizens, and how current “cities of
kindness” – like Anaheim, California – have also experienced a decrease in
crime.
As a result of this discussion, the mayors voted
unanimously to commit to 100 billion acts of kindness across the country. To
help support this ambitious goal, Born This Way Foundation is proud to be a
part of City of Kindness –
an organization launched with the leadership of Mayor Tom Tait of Anaheim, one
of the driving forces behind the kindness movement. Mayor Tait ran on a
platform of kindness and won. To hear more about his story, check out his guest post for Channel Kindness.
Cities across the country are embracing the tangible power
of kindness, bringing together community leaders, elected officials, and young
people to create positive change. Want your city to join the movement? Tell
your mayor you’re ready to make your city a City of Kindness!”
- See more at: https://bornthisway.foundation/city-of-kindness/#sthash.PvkX9abN.dpuf
Sunday, June 11, 2017
BFF's Franco Columbu and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Loyalty is a very important
aspect of friendship. This glimpse into Arnold and Franco’s friendship of 51
years is adorable. And to those of us who are avid bodybuilding fans, trained
at Gold’s Venice and hung around in the streets of Venice Beach and the Venice Beach boardwalk, this video has
a more significant meaning. As for me, having proudly done legal work for The
Oak along with Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger, and having been close friends with
the late Joe Gold, this video warms my heart just a little extra.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
For All The Lovers In The World...
This is a beautiful,
meaningful love song and one of my favorite songs of all time. If someone loves
you like this, don’t ever take it for granted. And if you love someone so much it
hurts and feels good at the same time, hold on to that special feeling forever.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Kiss Your Father By Jacqueline Sebiane
On Father's Day 2015, I traveled to Vegas.
My daddy wanted a cologne from the Chanel Boutique at Bellagio as a Father's
Day gift. BLEU DE CHANEL is the last gift he received from me before he passed
away on 10/9/2015. He was so excited, like a little boy on his birthday, when I gave him this present wrapped up all pretty. The bottle of cologne was left behind in his belongings
when he passed. I sometimes take in the fragrant aroma to remind me of my
father. And even though he is not physically here, the love he gave me over my
lifetime is in my heart forever. If your father is still alive, make sure
you hug and kiss your father. Tell him you love him.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Give Love Not Hate
Have
you ever heard the saying every tormentor is your teacher? I learned it from
Deepak Chopra. If you’ve ever come face to face with hatred or been the
unwarranted recipient of mistreatment, remember how it made you feel and NEVER
be like that. Let that experience have the opposite effect on you. Become
hypersensitive to how you treat people. Spread kindness and love not evil and
hatred.
Monday, June 5, 2017
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
My life is like a book; a
real page turner. June 15, 2017 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is a very
sensitive subject for me as my siblings have for a period of time been methodically engaging in
collusion to take advantage of my elderly mom over what they perceive to be
entitlement to an inheritance. Most recently they took her by deception and
have been keeping her away from her legal residence for over one month now.
This gang of dastardly outlaws includes a Los Angeles Police Officer who should
have never worked one day in law enforcement given his past with federal prisoner
Colin Nathanson. These not-so-smart cohorts have been taking advantage of my mom's vulnerabilities and having
her sign documents while in a diminished emotional and physical state in an attempt to assume a forced fiduciary over her to get at her real property. No one wants to sit idly by and
watch an unfortunate situation like this unfold. Know, however, that God
leaves no stone unturned. It is only a matter of time before these individuals are held accountable for their actions.
So even if there are no
elderly or dependent adults in your immediate family, please do what you can to advocate for
the vulnerable. Here is some information on the L.A. County campaign for Elder and
Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month:
Workforce Development, Aging and Community
Services, in collaboration with the California Association of Area Agencies on
Aging (C4A), California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA), the California
District Attorneys Association (CDAA) and other partners, intends to raise
awareness of the escalating epidemic of elder and dependent adult abuse by launching
a month-long education and resource campaign during June. The month-long
campaign coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day celebrated
annually on June 15.
We need your support! By working together we can
amplify the awareness campaign here in Los Angeles County and ensure that older
and dependent adults are given the respect, protection and justice they
deserve.
Here are some ways you can support this campaign:
1. Post the “Don’t Miss the Signs of
Abuse” poster in your offices and share it with your colleagues and
community partners.
2. Wear Purple to work on June 15 in honor
of WEAAD.
3. Place the campaign logos in your email
signature block during the month of June.
4. Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable
adults in your community by spreading the word of abuse awareness to your
friends, family and neighbors.
5. Connect with WDACS and other partners during
June via Twitter @LACountyWDACS and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LACountyWDACS/ and
tweet/post using the hashtags #WEAAD2017 and #StopElderAbuse
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Karma By Jacqueline Sebiane
Have you ever been on the
receiving end of something that wasn't right? Or perhaps you've witnessed a
person, group of people or an organization doing something unsavory, improper or downright illegal. If you have,
don’t do anything. Always take the high road. Just sit back and observe. Wrongdoers are most assuredly the masters of their own demise. Karma is real. What goes around,
comes around. Enjoy Karma Police by Radiohead. The
imagery by performing artists is usually over the top but the message is clear if you pay
attention.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Life Is A Gift
On
9/9/2015 my beautiful father had a severe ischemic stroke. For an entire month
he laid virtually motionless unable to eat food or drink water until he succumbed to his condition and circumstances on 10/9/2015. The brain injury was sudden, immediate and
irreversible. There were no do overs. To look into my hero's his eyes and know
that he knew he had no future was devastating. It was the most painful thing I
have ever experienced and my perspective on life changed forever. Thank you Tim
McGraw for these beautiful, powerful messages.
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