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[ksep]

Originally Posted by LosAngelesSportsFan

and now we need to get quick bites that stay open past 2 so that people can eat on the street, something like Duner shops in Germany or a Zankou express (made that up) or a tommy's , the more the merrier.

"FUCK YEAH!" döner kepab and currywurst - yummy... and bakeries with seating areas that are open late, like canters - only better.

[SamBronco]

I hear the Broadway Condos were selling on average at about $800/ft and the W is obviously selling at around $1,000/ft. Do you guys think these prices will hold up 3-5 years from now?

[ReDSPork02]

Longoria finds Los Angeles "superficial"!

From ANI

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Los Angeles may be the place where work is, but for actress Eva Longoria, her home is still her native state of Texas.






The 'Desperate Housewives' star, in an interview to Britain's Maxim magazine revealed that the one thing that she didn't like about Los Angeles, was that though the people in the city were indeed "beautiful", that beauty was only on a "superficial" level.In Los Angeles everyone's beautiful but it's so superficial. Everyone relies on their beauty," Femalefirst quoted her, as telling the mag.

And, that lack of artifice is what the actress misses most about her home state Texas, which she thinks, is like a whole "different country".

"Texas is a different country - we're the only state that flies our flag at the same height as the American flag. That's ballsy. It's a different way of growing up," she said.

As for what she misses most about her home state, well Longoria says that it's the sense of chivalry that still exists in the state.

"There's chivalry. A man's a man and a woman's a woman. People say it's slower, but people are enjoying life," she added. (ANI)

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/67316.php/Longoria_finds_Los_Angeles_superficial!ANI

[Marrson]

Enjoyed all the INFO & PICS!!!!
Whatz w/ the Sunset & Vine Tower????

[DJM19]

Originally Posted by ReDSPork02

Longoria finds Los Angeles "superficial"!

From ANI

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Los Angeles may be the place where work is, but for actress Eva Longoria, her home is still her native state of Texas.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star, in an interview to Britain's Maxim magazine revealed that the one thing that she didn't like about Los Angeles, was that though the people in the city were indeed "beautiful", that beauty was only on a "superficial" level.In Los Angeles everyone's beautiful but it's so superficial. Everyone relies on their beauty," Femalefirst quoted her, as telling the mag.

And, that lack of artifice is what the actress misses most about her home state Texas, which she thinks, is like a whole "different country".

"Texas is a different country - we're the only state that flies our flag at the same height as the American flag. That's ballsy. It's a different way of growing up," she said.

As for what she misses most about her home state, well Longoria says that it's the sense of chivalry that still exists in the state.

"There's chivalry. A man's a man and a woman's a woman. People say it's slower, but people are enjoying life," she added. (ANI)

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/67316.php/Longoria_finds_Los_Angeles_superficial!ANI

I have a few issues with what she said:

1) Who cares what she thinks
2) LA is not even close to as superficial as she makes it seem. Maybe thats the people she hangs out with, but there is and LA outside of the west side.
3) There is nothing against flying your state flag at the same height as the American flag. Any state can and does do it in random situations.

[Vangelist]

Um, and who's going to argue with the fact that we'd ALL have been much better off if Texas HAD remained its own country? Aside from Austin, I don't think we'd miss anything if it seceded right now, even...

[ksep]

she must be very superficial to think that people in l.a. are superficial.

[dktshb]

Originally Posted by ReDSPork02

Longoria finds Los Angeles "superficial"!

From ANI

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Los Angeles may be the place where work is, but for actress Eva Longoria, her home is still her native state of Texas.






The 'Desperate Housewives' star, in an interview to Britain's Maxim magazine revealed that the one thing that she didn't like about Los Angeles, was that though the people in the city were indeed "beautiful", that beauty was only on a "superficial" level.In Los Angeles everyone's beautiful but it's so superficial. Everyone relies on their beauty," Femalefirst quoted her, as telling the mag.

And, that lack of artifice is what the actress misses most about her home state Texas, which she thinks, is like a whole "different country".

"Texas is a different country - we're the only state that flies our flag at the same height as the American flag. That's ballsy. It's a different way of growing up," she said.

As for what she misses most about her home state, well Longoria says that it's the sense of chivalry that still exists in the state.

"There's chivalry. A man's a man and a woman's a woman. People say it's slower, but people are enjoying life," she added. (ANI)

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/67316.php/Longoria_finds_Los_Angeles_superficial!ANI

Well that's pretty narrowminded of this actress.

[POLA]

You know, that’s the real reason people have a bad image of LA, because all of our representatives are these corn-fed actors and actresses who are just the worst! People go to other cities, but actors are forced to come here, and if they don't like it, then they have a platform (any media outlet) to bitch about LA in... Hence people think these things are true about LA. I honestly think that the negative view of LA that Citywatch talks so much is mostly fueled by actors talking about how they miss home.

[slock]

One quick interjection about the Bars closing so early. It really does make a difference. Restaurants, stores, everything can then stay open later, bringing more money to the City and those establishments, and creating a more lively environment for everyone. New York would not have its reputation at all if the bars closed at 2a.

I've read that San Francisco has been trying for years to make last call 4a, but it keeps getting shot down. I'm sure if LA hopped on board, it would pass.

[Bernd]

Ironic that Ms. Longoria would talk about the superficial nature of Angelenos in a discussion with Maxim magazine.

As for Texas chivalry, one need only Google the phrase "It's Thanksgiving. Be nice. FUCK!" to see it in action.

[citywatch]

Originally Posted by POLA

I honestly think that the negative view of LA that Citywatch talks so much is mostly fueled by actors talking about how they miss home.

I wish it were as simple as that.

I just came across the following comments on the net & they really make me . They're from some person who lives in rundown, poverty stricken India, ferchrissakes!!!

On the whole, I would say that LA City is entertaining with its tiny tourist pockets but somehow it didn’t really have that punch in it. At most times of the day the streets (besides Sunset Strip) were empty and seemed untouched. It just didn’t have that spark like San Francisco did or for that matter even Vegas to a certain extent. LA is hyped only for its Hollywood sign and the famous residences. At the most for all the sleek posh cars that drive its roads. But otherwise there is nothing much to it.

Frankly, if you are too hotch-potched with your vacation time, then you can surely look at dropping this city out of your plans.

And I still remember the SSPer from St Louis (from friggin St Louis!!) who traveled to CA several months ago & said he liked SF & SD, but didn't care for LA.



So whether it's movie or TV stars, ppl from India, SSPers from the midwest or east, relatives of mine, or friends & neighbors I've spoken with over the yrs, all I know is we've got a problem.

Even so, I'm still surprised when that same woman from India, from a country on the other side of the earth, & full of slums & beggars, no less, almost sounds like the SSPer from St Louis when she says:

If there is any other place, other than Sydney that I would love to settle down in than it would be San Francisco. The city is absolutely beautiful, a little on the colder side (I am not very fond of summer) and the people are warm and friendly. It has a lot to offer not only from a tourist point-of view but also to its local residents.

I will end this post by saying that SF is a “paisa vasool” city for tourists and it surely deserves thumbs-up for its impressiveness.

^


I think her "nothing much to it" remark about LA is a bunch of crap. However, it's another example of the power of the superficial over other things. IOW, a city that looks nice will automatically get higher marks than a town that looks like crap. So after yrs of observing & hearing ppl's reactions to this place, I really do think it all comes down to this.

[bjornson]

Well, apparently she's extremely ignorant and doesn't know anything at all if she considers Hollywood Boulevard the "Sunset Strip."

[Tanster]

hahahahh^^

[Wright Concept]

Originally Posted by ReDSPork02

Longoria finds Los Angeles "superficial"!

From ANI

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Los Angeles may be the place where work is, but for actress Eva Longoria, her home is still her native state of Texas.


The 'Desperate Housewives' star, in an interview to Britain's Maxim magazine revealed that the one thing that she didn't like about Los Angeles, was that though the people in the city were indeed "beautiful", that beauty was only on a "superficial" level. In Los Angeles everyone's beautiful but it's so superficial. Everyone relies on their beauty," Femalefirst quoted her, as telling the mag...

As for what she misses most about her home state, well Longoria says that it's the sense of chivalry that still exists in the state.

"There's chivalry. A man's a man and a woman's a woman. People say it's slower, but people are enjoying life," she added. (ANI)

If she was screwing someone on the Lakers rather than the San Antonio Spurs (Does Tony Parker ring a bell) then she would be singing a different tune, I guarantee you.

[LosAngelesBeauty]

Citywatch is right. Looks do matter. But that's not all that matters.

When I visited Taipei, I gave the town LOWER marks because it was so ugly. If it weren't for the ubiquitous colorful signage everywhere (like Tokyo), and the wonderful energy on the street with people walking around everywhere, I would have detested Taipei for its lack of architecture.

On the same page, LA is surprisingly much prettier than Taipei but would probably get lower marks as a city from tourists because of its lack of CONNECTIVITY (between all the "little pockets") and a MAIN AREA that is filled with energy like Union Square in SF. Downtown LA is the developing MAIN AREA and will prove every doubter wrong when it becomes a thriving urban center filled with everything a downtown should have: entertainment, living, work, culture, food, shopping, etc.

The paradigm is nothing new (citywatch). Cities with thriving downtowns just get higher marks no matter what. And with a Purple Line extended down Wilshire, "Downtown LA" is essentially EXTENDED as well and your urban playground becomes that much bigger and better. The subway will create the connectivity between the "little pockets" along Wilshire: LACMA/The Grove, Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood Village, Brentwood, Santa Monica. These are the dots on a white piece of a paper that much be connected by a bold, purple line!

Even after just Downtown LA becomes a very fun place to go, people will already change their view of LA because there is a FOCAL POINT instead of just some ambiguous swath of land that is devoid of any strong character except strip malls and post-WWII tract homes. That is why everyone who loves LA is so happy to see Downtown LA finally becoming the downtown it should be...because it'll finally be something we can be proud of and that visitors and residents alike will enjoy and embrace.

[MapGoulet]

POLA, Bernd, and PV, your comments are so funny and so true. It's so good to read insightful, humble, and witty comments like this from you guys. You made my day.... well, at least my hour.

[BrandonJXN]

Originally Posted by ReDSPork02

Longoria finds Los Angeles "superficial"!

From ANI

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Los Angeles may be the place where work is, but for actress Eva Longoria, her home is still her native state of Texas.






The 'Desperate Housewives' star, in an interview to Britain's Maxim magazine revealed that the one thing that she didn't like about Los Angeles, was that though the people in the city were indeed "beautiful", that beauty was only on a "superficial" level.In Los Angeles everyone's beautiful but it's so superficial. Everyone relies on their beauty," Femalefirst quoted her, as telling the mag.

And, that lack of artifice is what the actress misses most about her home state Texas, which she thinks, is like a whole "different country".

"Texas is a different country - we're the only state that flies our flag at the same height as the American flag. That's ballsy. It's a different way of growing up," she said.

As for what she misses most about her home state, well Longoria says that it's the sense of chivalry that still exists in the state.

"There's chivalry. A man's a man and a woman's a woman. People say it's slower, but people are enjoying life," she added. (ANI)

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/67316.php/Longoria_finds_Los_Angeles_superficial!ANI

Because what Eva Longoria says is gospel.

Seriously..she came from Texas. So did George Bush: The Return. She fails by default.

[SunMonTueWedThuFriSa]

Does anyone believe citywatch actually cares about Los Angeles? This guy lives in Ventura and has no stake in this city. What he does care about however are impressing his friends and family by telling them he lives in a metropolis with lots of shiny skyscrapers. This is gathered by the fact 90% of his posts are concerned with what people from OTHER cities think of L.A. Well I actually care about this city and I can say how this city LOOKS is the least of this city's problems. I just find it ironic in a thread we are calling out an actress for being shallow about L.A. that we have some unknowingly shallow urbanists among us.

[citywatch]

Originally Posted by SunMonTueWedThuFriSa

Does anyone believe citywatch actually cares about Los Angeles?

And who are you? I don't recall seeing your screen name until quite recently. Strange too, because you seem to know more about me (even though inaccurate) than I know about you.

And there must be a lot of SSPers, much less Americans in general, who are "shallow".