With Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s arrival into New York City, protests are taking place at the UN. In San Francisco, instead of protests, Shams Ensemble, a band coming from Iran, will be performing at Davies Symphony Hall on Sunday, September 27. This is their first overseas performance since the current uprising in Iran. Shams Ensemble, a…
After my lunch with Madame Speaker Pelosi, I know one thing for certain; she was nowhere near Bryant Park this week. Actually, fashion is not her gig. She hates shopping and prefers function over fashion. It makes sense. After all, she is the most powerful female politician in the United States. Mrs. Pelosi doesn’t need…
Before landing on the somewhat illicit island of Cuba, I was pretty optimistic. Heck, what could be so wrong with the destination that claims to be the birthplace of Mojitos? I was sure that the drama about the Cuban Missile Crisis and its communist propaganda were just more American media hyperbole. As a world traveler,…
“Oh you, who are the future of our beloved country, come out to the streets and fight for your freedom. What is the risk of coming out? Be willing to sacrifice your life for your country. Don’t be intimidated if fire is pouring out of the sky. Don’t hesitate, if out there swords are being…
JetBlue has this crazy special going on between Sept and Oct that you can fly anywhere they fly for $599. Could it be like all-you-can-eat? If so, that seems a bit scary to me. I’m not a big fan of buffets and you know that the crab claws are always gone, while the Jell-o salad…
And don’t you wish you had reservations. I do! Check this out – Santa Monica’s architectural gem, Hotel Shangri-La, has officially opened its pool and lounge. The latest addition to the 70 year-old historic landmark which has just undergone a $30 million renovation, the pool and lounge are the definition of Southern California living. FYI,…