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Who will take Home an Oscar Sunday Night?
Sunday, March 7th, 2010By now, you all know the drill!
We eagerly put the television on to watch the Oscar’s live, and hope to watch an exciting and eventful Oscar’s event. Of course, seeing what the celebrities are wearing is always fun. More often than not, we’re bored to tears, well into the first hour. Ahh, somehow that’s part of the tradition. Every once in awhile, there is a good Awards Ceremony, but this is an annual event that we’re nationally, and internationally hooked on. With Steve Martin and Alex Baldwin hosting, it could be great.
It’s the “Oscar.com’s must-see site content,” so until the live event, select a category to explore, and to enjoy.
Until then, hit the Nominees header link, and you’ll be redirected into a scroll over bar of the pictures and names of all this year’s Oscar nominees. Also, check out the History and Organization of the Academy. Their homepage and other pages are very cool, and also provide a look into cinematic history, as well as an eye to the present, while mindful of the future of the Cinematic Arts.
Make your Oscar predictions, share your picks with friends, and come back again and again to make changes right up until show time. See how you’ve done after every Oscar is won.
Travelin’ local’s always interested in what you think, who won, who should have won, and give us your opinions, or dish the dirt, no matter, it’s all about having an evening of fun.
Nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards
Continue reading here
by Tom Jones at Travelin’ Local
End of Black History Month with Maya Angelou
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Black History Month is coming to an end as today marks the final day of February. We wanted to end it on a high note with a famous poem, Still I Rise, written by Maya Angelou.
Maya Angelou is an American autobiographer and poet who has been called “America’s most visible black female autobiographer” by scholar Joanne M. Braxton.
Still I Rise
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.
Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.
Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own back yard.
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?
Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.
Video of Maya Angelou reciting her poem here
Musician Ben Harper honoring Maya Angelou with his song “I’ll Rise“, which includes words from her poem, “And Still I Rise.”
Los Angeles Streetcars
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Posted by Lisa Newton at Travelin’ Local
Did you know that Los Angeles used to have the “Largest Trolley System in the World?”
With a fleet of over 900 electric trolley cars, covering over 1,100 miles of track, Los Angeles was the leader in streetcar transport and tracks.
Alas, it died a slow death when the last streetcar was put into “cold storage” in 1963.
Here’s a blast from our past:
Read the complete store here. You will also find exciting information about the new LA Streetcar system.
Thank you Lisa for this enlightening story.
In the shot above we are looking north up Broadway. The street curving in at the right is Broadway Place. The streamlined streetcar in the foreground is operating on the P line. When this shot was taken in 1947, no buses operated on Broadway.
Sit Back Weekend
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Posted by Lisa Newton
You know the drill by now, get your cup of coffee, tea, or beverage by your side, turn off any distracting television, radio, computer, or other thing that will interfere with reading Travelin’ Local’s best of the Web’s articles, blog posts, and news to see what’s happening in LA this weekend.
This week I received an email from a loyal Travelin’ Local reader who was interested in knowing any relevant information about upcoming Los Angeles events so she can plan her schedule.
Based on that email request, I’ll be adding future events as well as those upcoming this weekend. A shout out to Shuly for both the idea and email.
Here are a few of my favorites for this week: continue reading here
Black History For All
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
“Young people, they don’t feel that interested (in civil rights and black history), I don’t think. They need to be pushed, they need to be encouraged. They have these ideas that are instilled in them, whatever their ideas. But when they come here, they develop their own understanding, they develop their own ideas. They see the why, the how come, and they begin to ask questions.” — Museum volunteer Georgina Toro-Lugo.
Source: Nico Colombant
In Their Own Words with Nico Colombant: Black History For All
Upcoming events
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Hello! And how are you?
It’s hard to believe it’s almost the end of winter season and spring break is around the corner. Do you have plans yet?
We hope you had a great weekend.
This week, we will show you How to Brand Yourself to Find Jobs or Internships in the USA. We will also hold workshops on How to Network, and How to Start Foreign Businesses in the USA. Finally, as you already know there is a great diversity of cultures in Los Angeles. On Saturday, we will take a group of students Downtown Los Angeles to explore Olvera Street and Fashion District.
We hope you can join us this week.
Feb 22 – Share Your Story
Share Your Story is an open opportunity for you to meet with us and tell us who you are, what are your needs, ideas and dreams. Lean more here.
Feb 23 – How To Network
Networking is becoming more and more crucial for success in today’s interconnected world. You might be a hard worker but if you are not good at networking and making a few good friends outside your comfort zone, you will not be successful unless you invent something extraordinary. As a college student, the process of networking may be a new thing to you. How do you approach people? How do you stay prepared for networking events?
“75% of all business comes from building a strong referral network.” Hank Blank
Learn more here.
Feb 24 – How to Find Jobs or Internships in the USA
Need a job or internships? Pull up a chair and join the crowd. Though the economy is slowly showing signs of stirring from its extended slumber, the unemployment rate currently hovers near the ten percent mark. And with more applicants joining the pool of unemployed every day, and full-time employment still scarce as ever, the million-dollar question is simply as follows: How do you find yourself a job right now?
This meeting will provide you with you job-search advice, opportunities to sign up for upcoming networking opportunities and resources for college students. Learn more here.
Feb 25 – How to Start Foreign Businesses in the USA
If you often find yourself quietly thinking “I know a better way to do this” or “I could create something new that would make this easier for everyone,” you are a potential entrepreneur. Don’t waste that potential. The economy needs you more than ever. To help you turn your ideas into profit, we invite you to a unique meeting to share experiences, watch the stories of entrepreneurs, get resources and information for foreign people desiring to invest in US interests, sign up for networking opportunities and find answers to your questions. Learn more here.
Feb 26 – Explore Olvera Street and Fashion District
Come join us as we explore Olvera Street and look for great deals at Fashion District. Olvera Street is the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles, otherwise known as El Pueblo Historic Monument. The colorful village features 27 historic buildings with a traditional Mexican style plaza area. Wander around the marketplace and shop for souvenirs including handcrafted Mexican wares typical of old Mexico. The Fashion District is a design, warehouse, and distribution nexus of the clothing, accessories and fabric industry in Downtown Los Angeles. The Fashion District spans 90 blocks and is the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast of the United States. The Fashion District is known to be one of the best places to shop for clothing, accessories, cosmetics and shoes for low prices. Many clothing companies manufacture their clothing in the Fashion District, such as American Apparel, 4-rth and Andrew Christian. Learn more here.
Click here to get our complete list of event the events calendar, and feel free to contact us to discuss any questions your may have.
Join the Idealist Global Volunteering Fair in L.A. on Feb 25
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Thinking of volunteering in another country? Interested in the idea but not quite sure how to get started?
Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair is generously hosted by the UCLA School of Public Affairs, at 337 Charles E. Young Drive in Los Angeles, on February 25th, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
This fair will offer you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives of organizations that coordinate volunteer projects around the world, including:
* Cross-Cultural Solutions
* Global Citizens Network
* Good News Corps
* Humanitarian Travels International
* International Education Programs
* International Student Volunteers
* MASA Israel Journey
* Peace Corps
* SIT Graduate Institute
* Village Volunteers
* WorldTeach
What’s happening at the fair?
- Individuals considering volunteering in another country can learn more about programs and global opportunities offered by a diverse range of volunteer-sending organizations
- Workshops on topics like “International Volunteerism 101” and “The Cost of Doing Good: Affordable Options for Volunteering Abroad.”
Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fairs provide a unique venue for individuals to meet with volunteer-sending organizations as well as participate in free workshops like “International Volunteerism 101” and “The Cost of Doing Good: Affordable Options for Volunteering Abroad.”
The fair is free for individuals to attend. (There is a registration fee for volunteer-sending organizations to reserve a table; for more information, please click “Registration” in the section for Volunteer-Sending Organizations in the box below.)
To register, click here.
We’re doing it again this week
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
We hope you enjoyed this warm and lovely three day weekend.
What did you do on Valentine’s day and Presidents’ Day?
This week, we will show you How to Brand Yourself and Find Job or Internship in the USA, How to Network, and Master American Slangs. We also invite you to join us as we celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year Day and attend the 111th Annual Golden Dragon Parade. Finally, we hope that you will join us as we take a hike to the Hollywood Sign.
Feb 16 – How To Network
Networking is becoming more and more crucial for success in today’s interconnected world. You might be a hard worker but if you are not good at networking and making a few good friends outside your comfort zone, you will not be successful unless you invent something extraordinary. As a college student, the process of networking may be a new thing to you. How do you approach people? How do you stay prepared for networking events?
“75%of all business comes from building a strong referral network.” Hank Blank
Register here.
Feb 17 – How to Find Job or Internship in the USA
Need a job or internships? Pull up a chair and join the crowd. Though the economy is slowly showing signs of stirring from its extended slumber, the unemployment rate currently hovers near the ten percent mark. And with more applicants joining the pool of unemployed every day, and full-time employment still scarce as ever, the million-dollar question is simply as follows: How do you find yourself a job right now?
This meeting will provide you with you job-search advice, opportunities to sign up for upcoming networking opportunities and resources for college students. Register here.
Feb 19 – American Slang and Idioms
Siena Caruso, an American student studying International Development Studies at UCLA, will teach you tons of College slangs & American English idioms and why they are used. Register here.
Feb 20 – Take a Hike to the Hollywood Sign
Come join us as we take a Hike to the Hollywood Sign. The Hollywood Sign is Los Angeles’ most iconic symbol, not to mention the most famous sign in the world. Register here.
Feb 21 – Annual Golden Dragon Parade
Come join as we celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year Day and attend the 111th Annual Golden Dragon Parade in Los Angeles Chinatown. Register here.
And Beyond …
Feb 22 – Share your story
Feb 24 – Find Job or Internship in the USA
Feb 25 – Start a Foreign Business in the USA
Feb 20 – Explore Olvera Street and Fashion District
Presidents’ Day – What Does it Mean?
Monday, February 15th, 2010The observance of Presidents’ Day in the United States is reminiscent of the Indian fable of the blind men and the elephant in the sense that the holiday seems to mean something different to everybody. In looking through the local newspaper, one could easily conclude that the modern holiday was created by merchants, just so they could hold their annual Presidents’ Day sales. Depending on your perspective or what part of the country you’re from, Presidents’ Day is intended to honor George Washington, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or all the American presidents. And for many of us who don’t get the day off from work, the holiday seems to pass almost unnoticed. So what is Presidents’ Day and how did it come about? More here
Washington’s Birthplace National Monument in Westmoreland County, VA.
courtesy of the National Park Service
Happy Lunar New Year 2010
Sunday, February 14th, 2010February 14th 2010 marks the Chinese New Year 2010, and this time it is the Year of the Tiger. The Chinese year of the Tiger starts from 14 February 2010 and will end on the 2nd February 2011.
The Tiger! – This new year is represented by the Tiger and is therefore a year that represents bravery. This new year 2010 is in fact the Chinese New Year 4708 (considering the Chinese calendar).
It is said that people born on the year of the Tiger or even on years represented by other Chinese zodiacs which are compatible with the Tiger, are going to enjoy a really fortunate and successful year in 2010. So who are these people?
If you were born in 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, or 1998, then this Year of the Tiger is supposed to be highly beneficial for you based on Chinese Astrology. By the way those born in 2010 are also expected to be blessed by this year.
By Kurt Avish
Chinese New Year music video 大团圆 more here
A guide to Chinese New Year more here
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2010 more here
A video of Bolles Chinese II students performing an original skit in Chinese during a local Chinese New Year celebration with over 800 people in attendance. More here
Find Celebrations worldwide for Chinese New Year. More here
CNN’s Pauline Chiou reports on customs and traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year, which begins today. More here
The Best Resources For Chinese New Year (Larry Ferlazzo) More here
President Obama Extends Best Wishes for Lunar New Year. Watch the video here.
Kung Chee Fat Cho. Xin Nian Kuai Le