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Archangel by Robert Harris… If you have never read any books by Robert Harris let me tell you something: You are missing out on one of the best Historical Novelists of our time. He writes as if it really happened that way. Harris’s historical research is obvious, the details are amazing. I have lived until the age of 11 in Communist Hungry and my father told stories which coincided with events that happened in this book. Some of the details he included, you would not know by reading or studying World History. After reading this novel, you will doubt the historical facts as they are known and swear, that it is not how it happened, because you read Robert Harris’s version. He is my all-time favorite Historical novelist.

This Story is about NKVD, KGB, Stalin, Beria, Brezhnev and post Soviet Union era of Gorbachev. There is violence, sex, espionage and what else but an international thriller. After you finish reading his book you want more, because you were entertained, but you crave more. I might say he is the best historical fiction writer of our times. If you do not read this book you are doing yourself a disservice. This is a fast, fun and exciting read. Be prepared that once you start reading this book you do not want to put it down and at the same time want to get your hands on his other books.

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Patrick’s Roadhouse a PCH Institution ( a Restaurant)

Since St Patrick’s Day is coming up in a few days. I thought I would showcase an institution on PCH. Most people think this Green Building is either in Pacific Palisades others think it is in Santa Monica, well, those who thought it is in Santa Monica CA are correct. Of course on the other side (north side) it is Pacific Palisades. Then again other people wonder what this Goudy Green Place is. Is it a Tourist Trap or is it a local good hang out.

Well if you want to eat an inexpensive Burger or Omelets and watch Celebrities, this is the place for you. Depends when you drop in, who might be at this Funky Roadside Eatery. President Bill Clinton has been here a couple of times on his way to Malibu. Sylvester Stallone has been seen frequently here. There was a time when Arnold Schwarzenegger could be seen every morning here. There is even a breakfast item he asked to put on the menu .I could go on and on with stories such as Sean Penn, Jonny Carson, but let me focus on this place.

Bill Fischler bought this place in 1973 and he decorated it with World War II memorabilia and other funky stuff. The place has Character which consists of random furniture for starts. After he passed away in 1997,his son Anthony took over and the tradition continues. It was touch and go around 2009 if the place would be closed or not, but the dispute with the Landlord was settled.

Check out this link to the Restaurant and specifically look at their Menu. If you want a novelty burger get the “Rockefeller” comes with caviar. If you into more the traditional burger just asks the waitress and she will guide you well. http://www.patricksroadhouse.info/ If you have 6 minutes to spare check out this clip from Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-inns and Dives‘fame http://youtu.be/wEO40hlvt2c

The locals love the place, it is not a Michelin Rated Restaurant, it is not on Zagat’s Best list either, nevertheless it is a good place to be near the beach and take care of your hunger at a reasonable price.

Patrick’s Roadhouse is on the East Side of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at 106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Tel.: 310.459.4544

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This Saturday, March 17^th is St Patrick’s Day!

St Patrick’s Day is largely celebrated by Irish-Americans. Having lived in Boston, MA for over 10 plus years I have learned to accept it, even though it is not a federal holiday in the United States, in Boston it was treated as such. Alcoholic drinks and food would start around 11:30am and continue on until you ran out of energy or passed out. Most people celebrated St Patrick’s Day by wearing green clothing and drinking traditional “green beer” or other “green alcoholic” beverage.

Having relocated to Los Angeles, I have learned that Angelinos are not clueless; rather they just do not celebrate St Patrick as Bostonians do. This does not make them less “Irish Traditionalists” after all even in Ireland St Patrick’s Day was just a minor religious holiday until the 1970’s.

Basically St Patrick’s Day as we know it today, was invented in the United States by Irish-Americans. It was a way to pay respect to the saint and also create as well as strengthen their Irish ethnic identity.

Interestingly St Patrick was not even Irish. He was born in England around 390 A.D. He was kidnapped and made a slave in Ireland St Patrick died on March 17^th, 461 A.D. and was forgotten about.

According to legend St Patrick used the thee leaves of a shamrock to explain the Christian holy trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) Hence the wild growing thee leaf clover became a symbol of St Patrick’s Day.

Ironically now days, the St Patrick’s Day Parade,drinking until one becomes silly and packing the pubs has returned to Ireland and the population has embraced this new tradition in Ireland as well.

So with that said:

A bit of trivia: When they say to you 'Top of the morning to you' respond with 'And the rest of the day to you’. Also enjoy St Patrick’s Day in moderation.

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Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for February 2012

Recent data suggest that the worst may be over and that the housing sector has begun to stabilize. This was on MSN.com a widely read portal on the internet.

"While we still have a long way to go back to normal, the latest numbers are one more indication that housing is slowly turning the corner," Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, said recently. David Crowe, the association's chief economist, added, "We anticipate continued, slow improvement in housing starts and sales through 2012."

Comments like this are being mentioned more often than what we have been used to seeing in the past two years. Now with that said I am still a firm believer that Real Estate is Local and in the Local statistics there are even Micro Markets.

One of the main reasons I love Marina Del Rey, CA is, since it is one of the most centrally located Beach Communities in Los Angeles. Marina Del Rey is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the West and next door to the World Famous Venice Beach on the North . On the South there is Playa Del Rey. The best part is it is only about six miles to Beverly Hills. So let us look how the Real Estate Activity fared in Marina Del Rey CA. Also let's not forget I live 300 yards from the Pacific Ocean.

Now with that said let's see how the Real Estate Market Activity fared in Marina Del Rey, CA.

February: There were 114 Active Listings, Accepting Backup Offers were 12, Pending 7 and Sold 17.

I have noticed a decrease of inventory from the previous month and a slight decrease of Sold properties on the other hand Pending properties have increased. This is a mixed sign well see it for yourself:

January: there were 73 Active Listings, 5 in Backup position, 1 on Hold and only 8 Pending and 27 Sold. Part of this I attribute to the sellers believing in the old adage not to list their property in the winter rather than in the spring, the decrease in sales are directly related to the challenges of getting loans as well as appraisals in today’s turbulent Economic Times!

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My First P.D.James novel: Innocent Blood

I have been collecting quietly PD James novels for a long time, but time and other books took priority. So finally I read my first PD James novel.

I decided Innocent Blood would be my first read. PD James is an amazing writer. This is not just a Murder Mystery that I was accustomed to reading. What I found fascinating and in a strange way it was interesting, that I learned to like characters that I should have despised rather than like.

This is a story of revenge, atonement, forgiveness and at the same time a physiological thriller. This book addresses the issues of adoption, families by blood lines and a lot more. This book is not for the faint at heart. Now I understand why PD James has such a large following, she writers much deeper than what I have been accustomed from a murder mystery novel. She is a philosopher, a psychologist and a detective all at the same time. After reading this book I needed something easier to read…

Nevertheless well worth reading and I have no regrets.

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