Lana Rushing

Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100 Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to making the world a better place for humanity.

His is a legacy of service, a commitment to peace, and an everlasting kindness.

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Angelenos, remember the Marciano Art Foundation? It was abruptly shut down and some have theories about that. You can Google it. I have to say, I enjoyed the collection and the building, a former Masonic temple, is amazing. Hopefully, everything is copacetic. If you go, check out the relic room.

Watch this space:

Dick Van Dyke Says Neighbors ‘Saved Me’ During Wildfire Evacuation Ahead of 99th Birthday: ‘I Was Trying to Crawl to the Car. I Couldn’t Get Up’ Dick Van Dyke says neighbors "saved me" while trying to evacuate the Malibu wildfires. He was crawling to his car and couldn't get up.

You guys, they found Dick Van Dyke's missing cat Bobo!
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Here's how the Franklin fire has spread over the past 24 hours, per CalFire's 3D mapping.

Left: Burn zone early Tuesday morning
Right: Burn zone as of 4:25 a.m. Wednesday

To be read in the voice of SNL's Stefan:

OMG - this Julien's Auctions Hollywood Legends collection has everything!
- Marilyn Monroe's mascara
- Liza Minelli's mink coat
- And the "Heart of the Ocean" necklace from the film "Titanic"

Get to work, Santa!

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Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Sell for Staggering $28M at Auction Perhaps drafting off 'Wicked' mania, the iconic footwear from 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz' far surpassed expectations, making them the most expensive item of entertainment memorabilia ever sold.

Supporters of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures got a great deal at $2 million for a pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers! Look at what another one of the known four pairs just fetched:

www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...

When Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" Slippers Went Missing The crazy tale of a petty criminal’s theft of the shoes worn by Garland in "The Wizard of Oz"—and the madcap, decades-long fight to get them back.

ICYMI - another story about those famous ruby slippers:
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Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Sell for Staggering $28M at Auction Perhaps drafting off 'Wicked' mania, the iconic footwear from 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz' far surpassed expectations, making them the most expensive item of entertainment memorabilia ever sold.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures got a great deal at $2 million for a pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers! Look at what another one of the known four pairs just fetched:

www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...

Lana Rushing's Top Songs 2024

Eclectic - ha!

L.A.'s Legendary Tiki Palace Trader Vic's is Coming Back in 2025 The classic restaurant and tiki bar at the Beverly Hilton closed in 2007

Hey, now! 🍹

This:

Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important in Leadership? · Babson Thought & Action Babson Professor Scott Taylor, an expert on emotional intelligence, explains why it’s such an essential aptitude for a leader to master.

Emotional intelligence is an essential for top leaders and a game-changer for the culture of an organization. I'm thankful to be a person with empathy with the wisdom to know when others don't have it. This article offers a great primer:

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It's official!

PR & comms friends, @provokemedia.bsky.social is now here! Along with me and @provokepaul.bsky.social. We’re ALL IN. Bye bye X, hallo 🦋

Ooh, love that you're part of #DemCast! I know them well. 💙

Same!

I'll use my first post here to say thank you to all #Veterans! I'm adding a history book excerpt detailing a few of the many Veterans in my family tree.