LACMA buys seven works, led by Rauschenberg and Sullivan Los Angeles Times Built in 1894, the 13-story building was demolished in 1972, and the Art Institute of Chicago became the greatest repository of the remains, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art also landing several pieces, most notably a staircase from the building … and more »

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Architect Jon Frishman's Laurel Canyon retreat Los Angeles Times For his methodical approach and patience, Frishman's reward is a three-story, 1500-square-foot house in Laurel Canyon that is loaded with custom features at an off-the-shelf cost. By planning meticulously, acting as his own general contractor and …

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$20 for 2 Mystic Spray Tans & 2 Weeks of Standup UV Tanning Booth (reg. $100) Los Angeles Times You'll get two airbrush sessions plus two weeks inside their stand up booths where high-pressure filters block out most UVB rays for a fresh-off-the-beach look you can build up in as little as three to four sessions. So for sunless skin tints made …

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Three primary wins move Romney closer to presidential nomination Los Angeles Times Santorum gathered Tuesday night with supporters in Mars, Penn., to launch his three-week campaign for a comeback in the Pittsburgh steel region where he grew up. Minutes after the polls closed in Wisconsin, he told the crowd it was “halftime” in the … and more »

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Hard Rock Los Angeles Times The Hard Rock gives guests a taste of the suite life with 17 new themed rooms — from the peacefully feng shui Infinity Suite to the artsy-edgy Sex & Pistols Penthouse. Comforts include hot tubs and butler service, plus a variety of motifs for a …

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Dance review: Diavolo's 'Fearful Symmetries' at the Valley Arts Center Los Angeles Times Kara Hill's ceremonious multi-story lobby — with a soaring staircase that bisects the levels, creating framed containers for the moving pedestrians — coolly ushered in Heim's feverish explorations of bodies and art in motion Thursday evening, … and more »

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Medical lab does first-rate research in second-rate facilities Los Angeles Times The campus spans more than 30 acres, a sprawling maze of old wooden bungalows and newer concrete-and-steel buildings. Cars are parked at all angles around the odd enclave of labs and research spaces scattered between patches of grass and trees. and more »

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L Conceal bookshelf: Umbra's new twist on a classic Los Angeles Times When mounted on a right angle, as shown at the top of the post, the books appear to float; multiple shelves can be combined to create a staircase effect. In its upside-down V shape, at right, Carr said, "the books appear to be bending the shelf. …

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Daniel Monti design: A behind-the-screens look Los Angeles Times To prevent the resulting 3000 steel cut-outs from going to waste, Monti devised an equally stunning indoor feature: a decorative guardrail for the staircase. The gunmetal-gray circles were welded together in random fashion to form a thin wall. …

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