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The article presents establishments that contribute to the luxury, entertainment and nightlife sectors in Los Angeles, California. The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hill features 297 rooms and 61 suites, where catering services are provided by The Bazaar by José Andrés. Other establishments featured in the city including Canter's Deli, Fresh & Easy, and Versailles.

The article presents a study that investigates the influence of soil solution pH and cation composition on Boron (B) adsorption in the soil samples from California. It mentions that B adsorption increased with increasing solution potential of the hydrogen ion concentration (pH), reaching an adsorption maximum near pH9 and decreases with further increases in pH. It also mentions that Boron is an essential element for plant growth.

The article features several interesting and innovative gay personalities in Los Angeles, California. John A. Perez was the first openly gay politician who was voted as the Speaker of the Assembly of the U.S. Gay jewelry designer Michael Schmidt started with creating edgy and elegant designs for some of the most amazing entertainers in the world such as Tina Turner and Debbie Harry. Gay hair stylist John Blaine has developed business ties with several U.S. celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton.

The article features Bob Barry, founder of the hospitality design firm Barry Design Associates in Los Angeles, California. Barry's 20-year business covers tropical shores of the Caribbean and Tokyo, Japan, where 70% is attributed to hotels, 15% to spas, and 20% to restaurant and healthcare. Barry's design focuses on the details of every aspect of the property, which involves the effect of light on the area. He manages his team by valuing honesty and work determination.

The article discusses the history of the Ettersburg Ranch in Ettersburg, southern Humboldt County, California and the Etter family who owned it from the 1890s to 1985. An overview of the U.S. solider and Swiss immigrant Benjamin Etter, including his move from Chicago, Illinois to California to mine for gold, is provided. The horticulturalist Albert Etter's purchase of land that would become known as the Ettersburg Ranch and his horticultural experimentation in plant breeding and hybridizing are discussed. An overview of the airman and Garberville, California airport manager Leo Etter, including his acquisition of an airplane pilot license in 1938 and his building of an airstrip on the Ettersburg Ranch in the mid 1940s, is also provided.

This article describes the site of the San Diego Community Theatre at the University of California in San Diego. A very sharp east-west ravine extends to form an arroyo. Using the natural contour of the land, the theatre complex grows in a crescent shape around the arroyo, where the bowl of the Repertory Theatre is seated. A small dam traps storm water, forming a reflecting pool. The levels circle the pool, and the landscaping is perforated with small sitting places. Area H also serves as a garden and courtyard for actors. N and R represent the entrance and exit system of the theatre complex. Traffic will enter from the north at N and proceed to B to discharge passengers. The footbridge K permits parking riders to cross from parking areas into the complex. The parking areas, which hold about 1,000 cars, have been designed to conceal the automobiles. The land contour drops off sharply on the east, so that autos parked on the downhill slope are virtually invisible. It is hoped that cars parked close to Torrey Pines Road will also be unseen. Persons attending the Workshop Theatre will turn to the right and move toward D. Truck traffic will proceed to entrance J where deliveries may be made to the costume areas, to the theatre, or to the food and control areas. Adjacent to the Workshop Theatre and along the length of area G is parking for the company and staff.

The article presents the people behind the expansion of Palomar Hotel in San Francisco, California. It includes Cheryl Rowley, the hotel original architect, Grant Gascon, the project manager, and Bob LaCour, senior project manager. They were appreciated for their collaboration in designing the hotel. The hotel reflects the classic, modern, and luxurious designs with world-class amenities, home furnishings, and high technology equipment.

An interview with singer Kelly Rowland is presented. She talks about her participation in the 2010 Gay and Lesbian Pride celebration in Los Angeles, California, emphasizing her appreciation for her gay fans. She expresses interest in the NOH8 Campaign organized by photographer Adam Bouska. She also discusses her music career and her non-profit charitable organization I Heart My Girlfriends.

The article offers information on the 20th anniversary of Dinah Shore Weekend, a gay and lesbian party events in Palm Springs, California in 2010. They include the Dinah Official Kick Off Party at the Hotel Nightclub and Poolside, Girls Bar's Dinah Shore Week at the Renaissance Palm Springs and the stand-up comedy show Funny Girlz 5, featuring Poppy Champlin, Michele Balan and Dana Golberg at Zoso Hotel Ballroom. Ticket prices of these activities are also provided.

The article focuses on the first hotel renovation project of interior designer Barclay Butera located in San Diego, California. Butera was chosen to renovate the L'Auberge Del Mar resort after the clients saw his project for House Beautiful Showhouse. The project reflects Butera's concept of making white more than a color and his idea on making the resort's common areas the center of attention.

The article focuses on the concepts and designs applied by Anaheim, California-based interior design firm Koncept Design Group (KDC) to transform the unused space at the Marina del Rey Marriott into a destination lounge space called Glow. The designers have used elements like fire, water, lighting and music to build a set of sorts for lounge-goers. The hip nightspot at the Marriott has improved the hotel's image and is making a name for KDC.

The article presents information about the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride in Long Beach, California, to be held from May 21 to 22, 2011. The grand marshal for the parade is comedian and radio show host Stephanie Miller. Performers during the parade, include Monica, Abragam McDonald and Dian Katz. The "Fantasy vs. Reality" panel discussion about drag and transgender communities will also take place.

The article presents a corporate profile of RTL Networks Inc. in San Diego, California. Richard Lewis started the company in 2002 by using his car and his home as a collateral to grow the company. The company's revenue rose from 50,000 dollars in 2009 to 15 million dollars in 2010 and expanded to 16 states.

The article focuses on the AIDS/LifeCycle event which was jointly created in 2001 by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The annual event was created in order to support HIV/AIDS -related services. The event will be held on June 5, 2011 with bike riders expected to arrive in Los Angeles, California by June 11.

An interview with gay actor Leslie Jordan about his upcoming show "Deck Them Halls Y'All" and holiday gift ideas is presented. He talks about this new show which comes to the Renberg Theater in Los Angeles, California from December 16 to 19, 2010. He recalls how he first met his mentor, Lily Tomlin. He also suggests the best holiday gift for this year, aside from tickets to his show.

The article offers information on the Young Professionals Council's (YPC) fourth annual Fall Clothing Drive set for December 5, 2010 at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center's Jeff Griffith Youth Center in California. In addition to everyday items ranging from jeans and shoes, YPC member Joseph Moreno noted that the Center is in need of formal attire for youth returning back to work. He added that the event will provide the opportunity for friends to gather for a good cause and learn about the Center's YPC.

The article focuses on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) membership to the Glendale City Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCC) in California. Remarks from GCC Senior Pastor Smuts van Rooyen regarding the commitment of the church to promote affirmation and acceptance of all individuals are presented. The efforts of the pastoral staff to welcome all LGBT members who are willing to participate in church activities are described. Details of why the GCC started accepting LGBT members who were once rejected by other organizations are also given.

The article offers information on the Butch-Fest West conference to be held in West Hollywood, Los Angeles in California on October 8-10, 2010.

The article provides information on the annual Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Los Angeles Event to be held at the London West Hollywood in California on October 1, 2010. The event will directly benefit the cultural organization and will honor "Glee" and "The Kids Are All Right" television (TV) program director Ryan Murphy. It states that Murphy will receive the outstanding TV award from PFLAG at the event.

The article offers information on the fashion show Glamorama, scheduled on September 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The fundraiser, said to have cutting-edge music, dance with dramatic visual and staging elements, benefits AIDS Project L.A. and Project Angel Food. It details Glamorama's history, formerly known as retailer Macy's Passport, according to Macy vice president of special productions Mike Gansmoe. The 26th annual event will also feature performances by Eric Hutchinson and Macy Gray who will be promoting her latest album "The Sellout."

The article focuses on the California AIDS Walk to be held at Griffith Park on September 26, 2010. The food and music festival will feature rides including a Ferris wheel and climbing wall. It provides a comparison between the California AIDS Walk and AIDS Walk Los Angeles. The event was organized by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

The article focuses on the efforts of Jorge Gutierrez, one the students features in the documentary "Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth," to get the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) passed into law in the U.S. It cites the challenges facing Gutierrez as an undocumented student and an openly gay Latino. A gay Latino/Latina group has also been established by Gutierrez in Orange County, California to fight homophobia.

A review is offered for The Eagle bar, located in Los Angeles, California.

The article focuses on the works of fashion designer Mikey Koffman in California.

The article offers information on the second annual Save a Stray for the Holidays program, sponsored by a non-profit organization, the Found Animals Foundation in Los Angeles, California on December 19, 2009. According to Jennifer Brent, Found Animals' senior program manager, the program's goal is to solve animal welfare issues. She adds that the organization aims to find homes for the eight million animals that go through shelters nationwide.

An interview with actress Ellen Harvey is presented. Harvey performs as evil nanny Miss Andrew in Disney's stage musical production of "Mary Poppins," performed at Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California from November 13, 2009 to February 7, 2010. Harvey states that joining Disney's legacy of great villains is an honor. She mentions that Cruella De Vil is one of her favorites among Disney villains besides Miss Andrew. She relates that Miss Andrew and Cruella have similar personality traits.

The article focuses on two newly launched speed dating service providers for LGBT persons in Los Angeles, California. LA Lords Presents owner Michael Mangia says that he created the company to provide face-to-face dating for single gay men. Queer Quick Dates (Q2D) owner Regina Lark also mentions that face-to-face speed dates make sense because participants encounter new friends. Additionally, Mangia imparts that people meeting personally are more getting interested than those meeting online.

The article offers information on the "Simply Divine: A Summer Soiree for the Senses" fourth annual conference of Los Angles Gay & Lesbian Center to be held in Beverly Hills, California on August 22, 2009.

The article provides information on the Antioch University's Juggling the Layers of Gender event to be held in Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, California from June 19-20, 2009. The two-night event will feature over 20 performance, including comedy, hip-hop and trapeze. Moreover , the event's curator is Tyler Daly, a graduate from the university with a bachelor's degree in urban community environment.

The article profiles Drian Juarez, an activist for the transgender community. She graduated from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California and entered into the fashion world. She attended support groups for transwomen and started volunteering as an HIV outreach health educator. She developed the Transgender Economic Empowerment Project and prepares to produce a job fair in connection with the 10th Annual Trans-Unity Pride to be held on June 3-7, 2009.

An interview with singer-songwriter Linda Perry in Los Angeles, California is presented. When asked about her involvement with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Perry asserts that she has been actively involved with the center for four years. Perry relates that she got involved as she wanted to see why people were not attending. The singer also shares her efforts to support "An Evening With Women: Celebrating Music, Art and Equality" in the LGBT community.

An interview with singer-actress Macy Gray about her appearance at Girl Bar's Dinah shore weekend in Los Angeles, California is presented. Gray says that she is looking forward to see Gretchen Bonaduce and Girlicious at the party. According to her, they will be playing a lot of new stuff and a lot of the old stuff. Gray reveals that she will ask Linda Perry to work with her.

The article reports on the finale party held at Café La Boheme in Los Angeles, California to celebrate the end of the television program "The L World." Some participants of the event are Daniela Sea, Katherine Moennig, and Ilene Chaiken. Chaiken reveals that the death of Jenny, one of the characters in the program, will still a subject of debate.

The article focuses on the white knot wore by Dustin Lance Black at Oscar Award presentation and designed by White Knot for Equality, a nonprofit group in California. The white knot is intended to symbolize marriage equality in the state and created after the state passed legislation banning gay marriage and other civil rights for gay and lesbian people. Frank Voci, founder of the organization, explains his purpose in forming the organization and his pursuit for equality in human rights.

Highlights the premiere showing of the film 'Grind' in Los Angeles, California. Attendees of the party; Names of actors and actresses; Talents of the skateboarders.

Reports on the presentation of the Show “E” Award to executive vice president general sales managers Nick Carpou and Mark Gaines at the 19th annual ShowEast convention in Los Angeles, California.

Highlights the premiere of the surf documentary 'Step Into Liquid' at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. Participation of actor Laird Hamilton; Statement of director Dana Brown on the film.

Reports that the IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival is inviting entries for the 19th annual Independent Spirit Awards in California. Requirements for the entries; List of categories; Need of entries to demonstrate provocative subject matter.