jr: 'Snow Fire 2 Revenge & Justice': a book review by Endre Barath, Jr...
- 10/01/23 04:57 PM
As most of my blog post readers know, thanks to Ricki Eichler McCallum I'm back to reading, not just collecting, books again. If you missed my review of her first book, Snow Fire, (a story of murder, suspense and intrigue) I have conveniently attached a link to it at the bottom of this post for your reference. Ricki also sent me a copy of the sequel, Snow Fire 2 Revenge & Justice, which I read just as quickly! May I also add both books are autographed first editions, always a big plus in my book (pardon the pun).
Not wanting to post any spoilers, … (21 comments)
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jr: Truth in the Media: Miami Heat pops 100 bottles of Dom Perignon worth
- 06/21/13 05:34 PM
Truth in the Media: Miami Heat pops 100 bottles of Dom Perignon worth $100,000. NOT!!!
As most of you know I have been an advocate of Truth in the Media. So you can imagine my outrage when I heard that the Miami Heat popped 100 bottles of Dom Perignon worth $100,000. Ok first my reaction was why waste a nice luxury Champaign for showering each other (see link http://bossip.com/602970/makin-it-rain-on-them-hoes-championship-miami-heat-team-popped-100-bottles-of-pricy-dom-perignon-after-their-win-worth-100k-in-the-club/ )
Ok now let us look at the Truth. Enclosed here is a picture of a vintage 1993 Dom Perignon at today’s market price it is worth around $360 per … (13 comments)
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jr: Pet Friendly Realtor: Wordless Wednesday's in Los Angeles, CA
- 04/03/13 04:17 PM
Pet Friendly Realtor: Wordless Wednesday’s in Los Angeles, CA
When you look at this picture what comes to your mind? Would you believe he knocked on our door, emaciated, front paws declawed? We have Raccoons, Possums and other wild life in our neighborhood!
If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call … (17 comments)
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jr: Crab - Stuffed Tomatoes!
- 03/28/13 03:26 PM
Crab -Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients:
· 1 can of Crabmeat (I prefer Trader Joe’s) if you prefer and can get fresh crab meat even betterJ use about a cup +
· ½ cup of cream cheese if you are concerned about calories use low fat.( I like the regular full flavored one)J
· Half a cup of fresh chopped parsley (I like Italian or Flat leaf Parsley since it is more flavorful
· ½ cup of onions (some people like green onions, I prefer Vidalia sweet onions for all my cookingJ)
· A cup full of … (18 comments)
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jr: March 15,2013 better known as: The Ides of March!
- 03/15/13 08:50 AM
March 15, 2013 better known as: The Ides of March!
If you are a student of ancient history, then you would know that The Ides of March is considered as March 15th. Most people know this, because of William Shakespeare’s Play Julius Caesar. I have always enjoyed world history and particularly Roman History. Well for those of you who were dozing thru history classes, just as a quick reminder.
Julius Caesar was assassinated in front of the Statue of Pompey on March 15th 44BC. If you read about the Roman calendar you would discover that ' The Ides ‘ is generally … (19 comments)
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jr: 12376 Laurel Terrace Dr,Studio City CA 91604 Vacant Land Status Change
- 03/15/13 06:12 AM
12376 Laurel Terrace DR STUDIO CITY, CA 91604 (Vacant Lot) Status Change: Looking for Back up OffersJ
THIS IS A FANTASTIC VACANT LOT SOUTH OF THE BOULEVARD. NOTHING LIKE IT IN THIS PRICE POINT. GREAT FOR A DEVELOPER, BUILDER OR SOMEONE WHO JUST WANTS TO LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
HILLSIDE ORDINANCE APPLIES TO THIS VACANT LOT! WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN YOUR OWN HOME. THIS LOT IS ON A PAVED ROAD WITH HOMES SURROUNDING IT. UTILITIES NEARBY, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS CONNECT TO IT.
CHECK OUT THE HOME … (3 comments)
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jr: Day in the life of a Realtor Real Estate 'For Sale Signs' what is real
- 02/28/13 04:43 PM
Day in the life of a Realtor: Real Estate ‘For Sale Signs’ & what is the Real Story?
I am an easy going person, you tell me something and I believe it. So with that said, the other day I received a Voice Mail and an E-mail from a neighbor on one of my vacant land listings. She left me a very serious and concerned voice mail and email, that there were two burglary attempts on her home in the past week and she attributed it to my For Sale Sign being close to her home. She even indicated that the … (22 comments)
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jr: What do you use as a reference when cooking?I use my private library!
- 02/01/13 04:58 PM
What do you use as a reference when cooking? I use my private libraryJ
As most of you who read my blog, know that I love cooking and I also collect cookbooks. I have quite a few friends who send me cookbooks or give them as gift when they come and visit. Most do not want to be acknowledged, since their gift was a sincere recognition of my hobby and like when I post a meal. This post is meant to thank those who have given me cookbooks.
Thank you for all of you who cared to spend your money … (22 comments)
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jr: Harry & David: have you used them? The best fruit hands down!
- 01/21/13 02:18 PM
Harry & David: have you used them?The best fruit hands down!
Over the years I have received gifts from my clients and friends from Harry & David. I was always very happy with the size condition and taste.
The other day we sent some gifts to my clients, so Diane wanted to know what they looked like from close up; since it has been a while since we received some gifts, she wanted to see what they looked likeJ. So we decided to go to the nearest Harry & David Store and look at the items from close … (22 comments)
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jr: The Esplanade a great Complex inside the Playa Vista, CA community!
- 11/25/12 02:19 PM
The Esplanade a great Complex inside the in Playa Vista, CA urban community!
First of all, most of you who read my blog consistently, know I have written often about the Playa Vista, CA Urban Community. This was the first urban development in 50 years in the Greater Los Angeles, CA. Now inside the Playa Vista community is The Esplanade, full character and charm. There is a tower and many arched loggias.
There are single level condominiums and town homes and some face inward to the Romanic courtyards. Others face the community or the Mountains.
I think of the … (6 comments)
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jr: Have you ever listened to Seville? Well we have. They are Great!
- 11/24/12 01:21 PM
Have you ever listened to Seville? Well we have. They are Great!
Diane and I went to the Fisherman’s Village, this afternoon. As some of you know I did a blog post yesterday….I had my days mixed up, so we arrived at Fisherman’s Village in Marina Del Rey, CA we were expecting a Latin Jazz Band, instead to our surprise we find ‘Seville’!
May I say it was a pleasant surprise; we were listening to old school from the ‘50’s to the millennium? Rhythm & Blues, Jazz you name it. ‘Seville’ has been together for over 36 years and … (9 comments)
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jr: Huge Price Reduction 322 Sierra St,El Segundo,CA NOW reduced by $150k!
- 09/18/12 03:31 PM
Huge Price Reduction! 322 Sierra St, El Segundo , CA now reduced by $150,000.00!
List Price: $1,049,000.00
Sometimes we take a listing even though we know that the property is ambitiously priced. I seldom do that, unless I understand that the seller will ultimately come to a realistic price. We have arrived at this aggressive list price now! The new price starts a new marketing campaign!
Just Reduced $150,000.00 322 Sierra St. El Segundo, CA Four Units, you can live in the house and rent out the other three or just generate income from all four rentals! Originally … (12 comments)
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jr: September 11th is here again! The day we swore we would never forget!
- 09/10/12 12:07 PM
September 11th is here again! The day we swore we would never forget!
I can still remember when friends woke me up to tell me to turn on the Television…. Our way of life has changed forever on so many ways and levels. I am still sad that this happened and question how human beings can do this to their fellow man. Further having served in the Military in a Combat Arms Branch I have no tolerance for the cowardly way the Terrorists main Targets were Innocent Civilians. I do not mean to digress. The purpose of my post is … (13 comments)
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jr: Hot August Nights 40th Anniversary at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles
- 08/26/12 11:34 AM
Hot August Nights 40th anniversary at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles CA
It is hard to believe that it has been forty years since Neil Diamond perform at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA. I just graduated from High School and wished I could have been there. As a consolation I had bought the Double Album called “Hot August Nights”.
Fast forward from 1972 to 2012 and Neil Diamond was back at the Greek Theater. This time thanks to Diane, I did not miss out.
This time Neil Diamond did not have an opening act … (18 comments)
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jr: Have you read 'The Fear Index' by Robert Harris?
- 08/24/12 06:20 PM
Have you read ‘The Fear Index’ by Robert Harris?
If you have been keeping up with the Wall Street Meltdown in 2008 you will have a clear understanding how it happened and who was the cause of it. Have I got your attention? Well Robert Harris had mine I read this book in three days and if I did not need to conduct Real Estate, show properties, present proposals for listings and write blog posts I would have read it in one day!
As a loyal fan of Robert Harris’s books it was easy for me to pick up … (15 comments)
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jr: 8229 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, CA Vacant Land Status Change: PENDING!
- 06/30/12 04:46 AM
8229 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, CA vacant land Status Change: Pending!
Long after three different Agents’ attempt at trying to sell this lot, after a month of aggressive marketing we are in Escrow and the buyer has removed all his contingencies.
There were numerous challenges we faced during escrow, including discovery of land being Red Tagged by the city from the Gould side of the street.
The potential to build will be more expensive and not as panoramic of a view from the Kirkwood side of the land. So couple of renegotiations later looks like we will … (12 comments)
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jr: Change is good when you control it: I have a huge announcement, I have moved!
- 05/31/12 03:58 PM
Change is good when you control it: I have a huge announcement, I have moved!
Change is good: I have a huge announcement, I have moved! I am excited to announce that I have moved. After 15+ years my new affiliation is with Prudential California Realty in Beverly Hills, CA.
I have remained in Beverly Hills, CA the premier destination place from all over the world.
My decision to make this important move to Prudential California Realty to Beverly Hills, CA was based on the culture and dynamics of the company and in particularly the office.
My dedication to my … (21 comments)
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jr: Buying a home shouldn’t be a Big Risk if you have the Right Realtor! (Speechless Sundays in Marina Del Rey CA)
- 12/04/11 12:03 PM
Buying a home shouldn’t be a Big Risk if you have the Right Realtor! (Speechless Sundays in Marina Del Rey CA) Contact me if you need a knowledgeable, seasoned Realtor who is looking out for your interest first.
If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites … (18 comments)
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As most of my blog post readers know, thanks to Ricki Eichler McCallum I'm back to reading, not just collecting, books again. If you missed my review of her first book, Snow Fire, (a story of murder, suspense and intrigue) I have conveniently attached a link to it at the bottom of this post for your reference. Ricki also sent me a copy of the sequel, Snow Fire 2 Revenge & Justice, which I read just as quickly! May I also add both books are autographed first editions, always a big plus in my book (pardon the pun).
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