23 Year Old Man Commits Suicide with Chemicals inside 2003 VW Bug

A newer model, white VW Beetle was sealed off from public Monday as it was believed to contain hazardous chemicals as well as a body of a young man in his 20’s.

Pasadena police and fire officials staged at Halstead (just behind the Best Buy shopping Center) 2:40 p.m. HazMat teams from Glendale were quickly called in.

The vehicle and man had been reported missing …

Brazilian Choro Music Given New Life

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Back in 1940, Technicolor musicals were top box office and Carmen Miranda a huge favorite. In those movies, Miranda brought the color and life of Brazil to America with songs like “Brazil” and many more. She also brought along her band with a lead singer with the unbelievable name of Joe Carioca. Miranda and her Bando da Lua introduced the sound

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Discovering Fjords and Kilts Aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, Part 3

From Alesund, the Eurodam sailed to Stavanger, the “capital” of Norway’s off-shore drilling industry. Here I found a colorful harbor full of boats, shoppers, museums and restored 18th century houses and streets.

One of the boats docked near us was Earthrace, a wave-piercing trimaran which recently set a world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat. The craft achieved the mark in 60 days, while running completely on bio-fuel.

After touring …

The Social Whirl- 8/21/08

“An Evening with Paul Anka”
Recording star and award-winning composer, if you are a fan (I’m a big one), it’s within your reach. Methodist Hospital Foundation is presenting its 19th annual Crystal Ball, “An Evening with Paul Anka,” on October 11th at Pasadena Convention Center. This will sell out fast, that’s why the tip. Call the Foundation for an invitation, (626) 821-2340.

“Eileen Hubbard Recovering”
Eileen Hubbard, long-time Arcadia resident, community volunteer, city commissioner and past president of Arcadia Assistance League has returned …