Archive for October, 2009

Zanini de Zanine

Oct 31, 2009 No Comments by

Last weekend we had family in town, so we started the festivities with a night out in Hollywood.  Before dinner, we went to NOHO Modern in Hollywood, where we were treated to opening night for the Brazilian artist Zanini de Zanine.  The setting was stunning; Zanine’s work, breathtaking and unforgettable. (more…)

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Get Your Stimulus On!

Oct 30, 2009 No Comments by

We’re almost into November, which means planning the holidays, scoring last minute Halloween candy, and readying the house for winter, even if you live in Los Angeles.  It’s also the time to sort out your favorite charities for tax-deductible donations, max out your health insurance plans, and scrounge for purchases for which you can get [...]

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Why I Can’t Watch MSNBC

Oct 29, 2009 No Comments by

I miss Bobbie Batista. Remember her? Bobbie Battista was one of the early 1990s CNN reporters (more…)

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Think Outside the Bin

Oct 28, 2009 No Comments by

I’ve been to most large North American cities, and I have to say Ottawa has one of the more impressive recycling programs.  The city of Ottawa is hard on its citizens:  according to its data, Ottawa residents are in the middle of the pack, behind Halifax and Edmonton but ahead of Calgary and Montreal.  Here’s [...]

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A Main Water Problem

Oct 27, 2009 No Comments by

Journalists, and yes, of course, bloggers, are up in arms over the recent water main problems in Los Angeles.  Drive somewhere in our City of Angels, see a road dug up, and chances are a water main has burst, sending city employees in a tizzy who would rather make sure that Mayor Antonio’s one million [...]

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Gatineau Park: a gem in danger

Oct 26, 2009 4 Comments by

One highlight of Ottawa lies outside of the city limits.  Cross the Ottawa River into Quebec, and less than 10 miles from the city’s center is Gatineau Park, which shocks you with its beauty, tranquility, and recreation opportunities.  Hiking through Gatineau Park on Sunday, I had no idea we were close to a city of [...]

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Gov. Schwarzenegger is following us on Twitter!

Oct 23, 2009 No Comments by

Okay, so we’re sure it’s an intern in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office that found GGP and decided to follow us Twitter, but nevertheless, it’s exciting for us!  His office follows about 104,000 other Twitter users, but it seems the word on GreenGoPost is getting out.  Thank you to everyone for your support! There are countless sites, blogs, and [...]

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Come Fry With Me . . . to Ottawa

Oct 23, 2009 No Comments by

There are two things you should try in Canada that are hard to find south of the border.  First, peameal bacon, which is a lean cut of pork, similar to uncured ham, and great on a sandwich or with eggs.  Next, there’s poutine, the most pleasurable guilt:  French fries with cheese curds and gravy.  You’ll [...]

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