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June 2008

• A host still looking for himself

  By Jon Caramanica  |  June 29, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  THE QUALITY of an interview has, naturally, a great deal to do with the quality of the interviewer. But it may have just as much to do with... more

• No more line preferences at Knott's for the disabled

  L.A. Now  |  June 26, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Enough people have apparently pretended to have disabilities to force Knott's Berry Farm to end its policy of letting disabled guests cut... more

• Jack McBrayer gets funny for cancer

  Web Scout  |  June 25, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  "30 Rock's" Jack McBrayer, aka Kenneth, the NBC Page, continues his streak of amusing FunnyOrDie videos with a new entry called "Cancer Isn... more

• Sheriff to Shaq: Gimme back that badge, bro

  The Dish Rag  |  June 25, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Not everyone was amused by Shaquille O'Neal's raunchy rap song dedicated to his former teammate Kobe Bryant. Shaq will lose his special deputy... more

• Aussies find Chef Ramsay too hot to handle

  Daily Dish  |  June 23, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  NPR offered this amusing tidbit about the foul-mouthed star of Fox's hit reality show "Hell's Kitchen," who apparently has become too much... more

• Vote for the best new California amusement park ride of 2008

  Travel & Deal Blog  |  June 23, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to pick the best new California amusement park ride of 2008. (VOTE HERE) And before you say you... more

• Lakers figure to look familiar

  By Mike Bresnahan  |  June 21, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  The Lakers finally closed the book on a season that lasted 264 days from training camp until Friday, concluding exit interviews with players... more

• A pocket full of fresh at Bella Pita

  By Susan LaTempa  |  June 18, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  PLENTY OF L.A. cafe owners have realized that ethnic food can have enhanced crossover appeal if healthful characteristics of the cuisine are... more

• Becks and Posh at Disneyland; Cute baby camel; Universal CityWalk...

  Travel & Deal Blog  |  June 14, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  THEME PARK NEWS Camel naming contest A 3-month-old Bactrian camel made his debut this week at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. (Hat tip to Screamscape... more

• Six Flags Magic Mountain drops fireworks over drought and fire concerns...

  Travel & Deal Blog  |  June 5, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Six Flags Magic Mountain has indefinitely canceled the nightly summer fireworks show due to concerns about brush fires and the statewide drought... more

• 9 hotels sweeten seasonal offerings

  By Rosemary McClure  |  June 1, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Check out the O.C.'s beaches, malls and amusement parks this spring and summer with a Fly/Drive & Dine special available at nine Costa Mesa... more

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