It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

The Budweiser Clydesdale

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World famous Budweiser Clydesdales, pull a red, white and gold beer wagon during  the opening day parade of the 2006 L. A. County Fair on Friday, September 8. The fair runs until October  1. 
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Marching to thier own tune

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High School marching bands perform during  the parade at the 2006 L. A. County Fair on opening day, Friday, September 8.
Posted on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 11:12PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Fair colors

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Roses, scarves and lanterns add color to the 2006 L. A. County Fair on opening day, Friday, September 8. The fair runs until October  1. 
Posted on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 11:06PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Holloween Jester

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HOLLOWEEN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. During rush-hour traffic, Brandon Ramirez, 25, dressed in a full  costume, entices passers-by to enter into the Halloween Adventures Super Store in Venice on Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 06:21PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Christmass in September

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(left to right) Jean McNeil Wyner, Evelyn Guerboian, and Briana Vasac

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Eddie and Evelyn Guerboian

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June Peralta

Christmas  came early in Santa Monica: The Santa Monica Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held its annual Christmas in September Fashion Show-Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. The event benefits programs for children of needy families. The money raised will aid the distribution of new toys during the holiday season.The fashion show featured new fall fashions for men, women and children from Robinsons May and Macy’s. The apparel was modeled by representatives from local community organizations.

Posted on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 08:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Honoring the Father of Fitness

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California Governor and Bodybuilding legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger, awards fitness pioneer  Joe Weider, AKA 'Father of the Fitness Movement,' with a Certificate of Recognition for his Muscle Beach Lifetime Achievement Award which was presented to him on Monday during the Labor Day Muscle Beach Championships in Venice. Dr. Franco Colombo (left), Arnold's training partner and life long friend, lends his support.
Posted on Monday, September 4, 2006 at 09:03PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Sexy Seniors

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Jackie Lee, 73, flexes through her posing routine during the Labor Day Muscle Beach Championships in Venice on Monday, September 4, 2006.  Lee has been weigh lifting for more than 20 years.
Posted on Monday, September 4, 2006 at 08:54PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Two Gun Salute

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Jim Arrington, 74, hits a 'Front Double Biceps' pose during the Labor Day Muscle Beach Championships in Venice on Monday, September 4, 2006.  Arrington won first place in the Men's Grand Master's division.
Posted on Monday, September 4, 2006 at 08:41PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint