From the yearly archives: 2008

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

On December 13, 2008 · In India, Mumbai (Bombay)
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I watched Slumdog Millionaire yesterday, and I was instantaneously drawn. It kept your eyes, mind glued to the screen the WHOLE time. You find yourself lost in the movie & start to believe you are there, it felt so real. Jamal Malik is a teenage boy from Mumbai, India. He and his older brother Salim [...]

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Non-Profits Benefiting Women in LA

On November 7, 2008 · In Los Angeles
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Center for Pacific Asian Family http://www.cpaf.info/ A women shelter started in 1978 for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & more “Our mission is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes and the consequences of family violence and violence against women. CPAF is committed to meeting the specific cultural and language [...]

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Gorgeous Temples to Visit

On October 27, 2008 · In Temples
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Regardless of what your Religious Stance is, whether it be an organized religion, agnostic, tied by family or demographic influence, spiritual, etc.. These temples are beautiful landmarks to visit while residing or living in Southern California. Buddhist Temples: Chinese Hsi-Lai Buddhist Temple 3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. #626.961.9697 9am-5pm daily http://www.hsilai.org/ The largest [...]

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Defining Words, Buddhism & Non-Theism

On October 27, 2008 · In Dharma Bum
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I don’t belong to any religion myself, although respect the aesthetics, family values, traditions of most religions.. EXCEPT when it separates people’s rights to be a union, creates wars & misunderstandings. There should be no exception to killing even 1 innocent life. We all have a right to Live Free. Buddhism: The beauty of the [...]

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Beaches

On October 26, 2008 · In California
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Prettiest & Cleanest Malibu La Jolla Manhattan Beach Bonfires Corona Del Mar Huntington Beach Shopping 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica Manhattan Beach Venice Beach – Hippie Galore, Artists, street musicians (Rollerblade trail to Santa Monica) Nightlife Huntington Beach Newport Beach – Sharkee’s, Woody’s Wharf Hermosa Beach Camping San Clemente

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Best Restaurants in LA

On October 26, 2008 · In Los Angeles
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Indian Electric Karma, West Hollywood 8222 W 3rd St, Los Angeles Best Decor. Slightly upscale but price reasonable. Request to sit in the patio on the floor. Introduced in my Host Reel – under section: “reel” Tantra, Silverlake 3705 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Dim lights, high ceiling, beautiful Decor. Open for dinners daily at 5:30. [...]

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Back in Cali.. Healthy & Alive

On March 8, 2008 · In India
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Hello friends, I am back. And Alive. I caught a cold, but I believe was on the flight.. Let me just say that it was the most obnoxious 2 day flight/travel back EVER. It was a 6 hour flight from GOA to Chennai (I originally thought that i’d visit Chennai for a few days.. but [...]

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Hippie Life in GOA

On March 6, 2008 · In Goa
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I have now been in Goa for the third and final night. Last night in India before my flight tomorrow at 1:45 pm!!!! I will land 11:30 am saturday.. straight to lots of Chinese food, pedicure, target, costco, laundry (running the soap at least 2 times).. I’ve done the laundry once here but I dont [...]

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