Anaheim, Newport Beach, UCI, and monkeys

Today's photos show DeGroff's Delicatessen and market in Anaheim in 1949. Maybe some of you will have a memory or two of this place?

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There's been another step in the right direction for the endangered Mariner's Medical Arts complex. Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner for the City of Newport Beach writes, "...The final draft of the assessment, prepared by Chattel Architecture, is now online... After discussing the findings of the report and the historical significance of the building with staff, the property owner (Westcliff Investors, John Bral, managing partner) is cooperating fully with the City to preserve the original building, including an extensive redesign of the proposed project to do everything possible to preserve and protect this important structure. Staff will continue to work with the property owner to assist in developing an alternative plan that would allow a minor addition to the original building, designed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, while preserving and rehabilitating the original structure."
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The lobby of UCI's Langson Library currently features an exhibit entitled "Immigrant Lives in the OC and Beyond." It features a number of books, documents and other items from the Library's collection that deal with immigrant populations throughout the history of Orange County. The exhibit will be up through late April.

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In case you missed it, the Register recently featured an article about the Santa Ana Zoo's monkeys. Why is this mentioned on a blog about local history? Because the cantankerous Judge Prentice originally donated the land to the city with the stipulation that the zoo always house at least 50 monkeys. Almost 60 years later, Prentice's decendants have found the zoo to be two monkeys short and are suing. Sheesh!

Nominations for Original Screenplay-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Original Screenplay category are:

• “Frozen River” (Sony Pictures Classics), Written by Courtney Hunt
  
• “Happy-Go-Lucky” (Miramax), Written by Mike Leigh
  
• “In Bruges” (Focus Features), Written by Martin McDonagh
  
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Written by Dustin Lance Black
  
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, Original story by Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter

Nominations for Adapted Screenplay-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Adapted Screenplay category are:

• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Screenplay by Eric Roth, Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord
  
• “Doubt” (Miramax), Written by John Patrick Shanley
  
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Screenplay by Peter Morgan
  
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Screenplay by David Hare
  
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy

Nominations for Achievement In Visual Effects-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Visual Effects category are:

• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
  
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin
  
• “Iron Man” (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment), John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan

Nominations for Achievement In Sound Mixing-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Sound Mixing category are:

• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten
  
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick
  
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
  
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt
  
• “Wanted” (Universal), Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt

Nominations for Achievement In Sound Editing-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Sound Editing category are:

• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Richard King
  
• “Iron Man” (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment), Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes
  
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Glenn Freemantle and Tom Sayers
  
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood
  
• “Wanted” (Universal), Wylie Stateman

Nominations for Achievement In Film Editing-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Film Editing category are:

• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
  
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Lee Smith
  
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Mike Hill and Dan Hanley
  
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Elliot Graham
  
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Chris Dickens

Nominations for Achievement In Cinematography-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Cinematography category are:

• “Changeling” (Universal), Tom Stern
  
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Claudio Miranda
  
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Wally Pfister
  
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Chris Menges and Roger Deakins
  
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Anthony Dod Mantle

Nominations for Achievement In Art Direction-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Achievement In Art Direction category are:

• “Changeling” (Universal), Art Direction: James J. Murakami, Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
  
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt, Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo
  
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Peter Lando
  
• “The Duchess” (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films), Art Direction: Michael Carlin, Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway
  
• “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage), Art Direction: Kristi Zea, Set Decoration: Debra Schutt

Nominations for Best Live Action Short Film-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Best Live Action Short Film category are:

• “Auf der Strecke (On the Line)” (Hamburg Shortfilmagency), An Academy of Media Arts Cologne Production, Reto Caffi
  
• “Manon on the Asphalt” (La Luna Productions), A La Luna Production, Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont
  
• “New Boy” (Network Ireland Television), A Zanzibar Films Production, Steph Green and Tamara Anghie
  
• “The Pig” An M & M Production, Tivi Magnusson and Dorte Høgh
  
• “Spielzeugland (Toyland)” A Mephisto Film Production, Jochen Alexander Freydank

MILEY CYRUS in SANDALS

This picture of Miley Cyrus in sandals that put her pretty feet and legs on display has opened up a line of discussion on the brand of the gray above the knee dress she was wearing, what her shoe size happens to be as well as where we can find the sunglasses in the picture.


The black BCBG sandals are called the GIANNI LACE-UP STRAPPY SANDAL and were originally offered at the price of $240.00, but are now on sale at a deep discount. So if you feel that you can't live another minute without these cage or modified gladiator style sandals, now may be the time to pick them up while they are for sale at an affordable price; for designer sandals at least.

High heel strappy sandals with an exotic, bohemian look are all the rage. You must admit that these are very attractive (and would have looked even nicer with painted toenails) even with an extreme number of straps wrapping the arch of the foot and the closed heel.

Return to Celebrity News, Purses, Makeup and Shoes to see more pictures of your favorite stars and what they are wearing.

All Things Must Pass...

...including this blog.

Peace.

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Peek-a-boo! Triumph International Lingerie Show At India Fashion Forum

Pics At Peek-a-boo! Triumph International lingerie. Top models displays a lingerie creation from the Triumph International spring/summer lingerie collection 2009 at the India Fashion Forum 2009 in Mumbai on January 27, 2009.

Nominations for Best Animated Short Film-81st Oscar Awards

The Nominations for Best Animated Short Film category are:

• “La Maison en Petits Cubes” A Robot Communications Production, Kunio Kato
  
• “Lavatory - Lovestory” A Melnitsa Animation Studio and CTB Film Company Production, Konstantin Bronzit
  
• “Oktapodi” (Talantis Films), A Gobelins, L’école de l’image Production, Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand
  
• “Presto” (Walt Disney), A Pixar Animation Studios Production, Doug Sweetland
  
• “This Way Up” A Nexus Production, Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes

Jake Gyllenhaal Kicks Pap

Did Jake Gyllenhaal need to kick this annoying pap or could he have gone about his business without resorting to physical assault? You just let them win when you do that stuff Jake.

Pumpkinheaded Dumb-Ass Sued

Amanda Bynes is being sued along with several other motorists who were involved in a multi-car accident at an intersection in Beverly Hills two years ago. Bynes apparently can't drive for shit: Just last August she was involved in a second wreck in which the other driver was injured. Maybe Amanda has trouble holding up her massive head and therefore doesn't see the cars in front of her?

Spot The Emaciated Freak

I love Lagerfeld's tie. That fucker is wide. Actually, is that really a tie or did he accidentally tuck a tablecloth into his collar and get up? I wish he'd slap that bitch Knightley right in the face. "And that's for that endless snoozefest The Duchess. And that's for those hideous Alba-bangs. And that's for stabbing me in the face with your cheekbone when we were air-kissing. Bitchbitchbitchbitch. Oh, Renfield, bring me a bag of O-negative. I'm feeling sluggish."

Toasted Angie

"Hey look...I found your Benjamin button. Heeeeeee."

Mandira Bedi at Nisha Jamwal’s Independence theme bash

The Orange County Herald

Today's image is an advertisement for the Orange County Herald newspaper. This ad was printed in the 1901 Orange County Directory, which undoubtedly was an example of the Herald's "job printing of all descriptions." The quality of the printing was better than the image above would indicate. I've only posted a photograph of a photocopy of the original ad.

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The Herald was established by Napoleon "Nap" Donovan as The Santa Ana Herald in April 1878. Donovan soon turned it over to James Layman, beginning a long history of ever-changing managment and ownership. In 1880 the Herald was purchased by Santa Ana pioneer Jacob Ross. Then, in Nov. 1881, James Alonzo Waite became publisher.

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In Turn The Rascals Out!, historian Jim Sleeper writes, "Two things in life bothered Alonzo: Santa Ana farmers who didn't grow tobacco when it was bringing two-bits a pound and Republicans anywhere."

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Waite remained until his death in the late 1880s, and was succeeded by his son, Ed. The paper was sold to Rev. A.T. McDill in July 1890 and switched to a Republican bent just in time for the elections. In addition to its politics, the paper also changed its name to The Orange County Herald.

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In 1892, McDill sold the Herald to H.W. Bessac of Los Angeles and the curiously named Ransom Q. Wickham of Santa Ana. One year later, it sold yet again, to Linn Shaw and E. S. Wallace. It appears the paper went defunct under their watch in 1903.

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[Most of this information came from Jim Sleeper's invaluable, Turn The Rascals Out!, and from J.M. Guinn's Historical and Biographical Record of Southern California.]

Women's Leather Jackets for Spring

Spring Leather Jackets by Jet Set Girls featuring Juicy Couture jackets

As much as we wish long for warm weather, it's not quite here yet. Even Miami and L.A. have had chilly springs. So what's a fashionista to do on a girls' getaway when she wants to look hot -- and not freeze? Reach for one of these women's leather jackets. The lighter weight, softer colors and cropped styles keep these spring leather jackets fresh and stylish.

Clockwise from top left:
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Line Kniwear, Ellen Jacket, Piperlime, $650
Leather Cowl Neck Jacket | Vince, $995
Juicy Couture Bracelet Sleeve Moto Leather Jacket - Elephant, $700 (Note: get 20 percent off this jacket when you order via phone at 212-796-3360 and mention PEOPLE20. Thanks Peoplestylewatch.com!)
BB Dakota Jessie Cadet Leather Jacket - Storm, $240
Soft Leather Jacket By Unique, $310

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Paris Hilton Candid Pics At The Opera

History at Fullerton Public Library

This book case housed the original Fullerton Public Library. It sat in William Starbuck's Gem Pharmacy on the southeast corner of Commonwealth and Spadra (Harbor) Blvd from 1888 to 1902. Eventually, of course, the library grew into the excellent system it is today. Meanwhile, the old cabinet is now housed on the fourth floor of Fullerton's Main Library, next to the Albert Launer History Room.
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I stopped by the Launer Room today to search for a few old photos. It's a small but really wonderful collection of materials, from photos and maps to directories and local history books. Librarian Cathy Thomas is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. And some of her regular patrons are also quite helpful on questions of Fullerton history. (Thanks, Joe!)
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If you haven't visited, please do so. And when you do, take special note of their framed map of "Orange County Adobes,... Trails, Ranchos & Springs" (similar to this one) above Cathy's desk. I'm going to ask Santa Claus for one of those next Christmas.

Taylor Swift is a Teen Vogue Covergirl!

Country Singer Taylor Swift takes the cover of the March '09 issue of Teen Vogue where she admits "I never expected all this to happen to me."


On having her picture taken: “Well, I’ve never had paparazzi in Nashville before; that’s a new thing. You really have a lot of privacy here. I saw that documentary on Britney Spears, and I feel bad for her—she can’t leave her house!”

On her love for country music: “Well, I started begging my mom to bring me here after I saw a TV special on Faith Hill—she came to Nashville, and that’s how she made it. So for spring break we rented a car and drove up and down Music Row, handing my homemade demo CD to the receptionists at all the labels. I’d say, ‘Hey, I’m eleven, and I want a record deal. Call me.’”

On pursing a career in acting: “Only if it was a show that I loved, like CSI or Grey’s Anatomy, or if it was a really cool script. But I’m not feeling this desperate urge.”

On her red-carpet style: “I’ve learned a lot. I go to all these photo shoots, and each time I figure out something new about myself and what I want to wear. For a big night, I like Marchesa or Badgley Mischka—and I love Oscar de la Renta. I’ve never gotten to wear one of his dresses; if I ever did, I would probably faint. And I am obsessed with high heels.”

On her ‘I’ve finally made it’ moment: “Oh, no, I’m never going to have that moment. All of this is amazing, but it doesn’t guarantee anything about the future. I still haven’t made it to where I want to be.”

Check out the full interview, behind-the-scenes pics and video shoot at TeenVogue.com.

Miley & Mandy get swarmed by the Paps!

Best Friends Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux documented what it's like when they leave a restaurant and just how close the paparazzi will get to them to get their money shot.

Mandy and Miley get swarmed by paparazzi


How would you feel about paparazzi following you everywhere you went? Love it or Hate it?

Kim Kardashian Candid Pics At The Sets Of Entourage

Deepika Padukone At The SaReGaMaPa Challenge Finale

Dakota Fanning possible 'Jane' in Twilight's 'New Moon'?

Rumors have been going around that the very talented, young actress Dakota Fanning is under consideration for the role of 'Jane' in Twilight's sequel 'New Moon'.


Access Hollywood recently spoke to Dakota, who said: 'I think it's too soon to tell if I'll for sure be doing it, but it's so great. I'm a really big fan of that series and the first film and all the actors, so it would be wonderful. I don't think they'll have to put a lot of makeup on me. I'm pretty white already. Pretty much all my friends are pretty big fans, so it would be great.'


Summit Entertainment reps confirmed: 'We are considering all actors that have the unique requirements for the look of Jane, Dakota being one of them.'

Do you think Dakota should play Jane in New Moon?