Epic Boondoggle: Jamie Kennedy’s “First Night 2013” New Year’s Eve broadcast

Epic Boondoggle Case File #32: Jamie Kennedy’s “First Night 2013” New Year’s Eve broadcast

My World Of Flops is Nathan Rabin’s twice-monthly survey of books, television shows, musical releases, or other forms of entertainment that were a financial flops, critical failures, and lack a substantial cult following.

The rules are different on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Eve, binge drinking isn’t just accepted, but actively encouraged. Hell, in some places it isn’t just actively encouraged; it’s angrily demanded. Sobriety, caution, and self-restraint suddenly become the exclusive province of fuddy-duddies, killjoys, and teetotalers out to destroy everyone’s buzz with their L-7 lameness. On New Year’s Eve, everyone of drinking age is expected to get wasted and exercise terrible judgment, quite possibly with the stranger they’re expected to sloppily exchange saliva with as the clock strikes midnight, lest they be considered a hopeless wallflower or dateless wonder by their friends. For one night at least, we ...

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Learn to Become a Confident Cyclist

Learn to Become a Confident Cyclist

Want to start riding your bike around the Westside but are intimated by cars?
Sustainable Streets, a nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging people to walk and bike, is holding classes to instill confidence into new bike riders.
The classes will review riders’ rights on public roadways, teach people to identify unsafe traffic situations and offer tips on how to avoid accidents.
Riders will also learn how to conduct a pre-ride safety check and learn basic road repairs, such as fixing a flat tire. Event organizers will also conduct a short bike ride with the group to put to use the skills learned in the class.
Those wanting to participate, should have a bike in good working order, with at least one functioning brake or coater brake. Participants must be at least 16-years-old.
Classes are free and will be held at Santa Monica Place. No walk-ins will be accepted. People must RSVP by visiting sustainablestreets.org/ccc/ or contacting Tracey Booth at tbooth@sustainablestreets.org
Here is a list of upcoming classes:

• Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• March 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jodie Foster 'Already Did My Coming Out a Thousand Years Ago'

Jodie Foster's Stirring Golden Globes Speech: 'I Already Did My Coming Out a Thousand Years Ago'

The Cecil B. DeMille Award winner thanked her ex-partner, then hinted at a mid-life shift in career priorities.

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