City slugfest: L.A.'s 'Subway to the Sea' runs aground in Beverly Hills

Citing safety concerns but eliciting charges of hysteria, wealthy Beverly Hills reportedly has spent $2 million to block plans for a subway that would pass underneath its high school.?

By Daniel B. Wood,?Staff writer / July 19, 2012

In this file photo, signs opposing a subway tunnel construction planned under Beverly Hills High School are posted the school's District offices in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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A key section of the subway ? known originally by its romantic marketing term, ?Subway to the Sea,? but now by the more mundane ?West Side subway extension? or ?Purple Line? because it never really reaches the ocean ? is being held up with a lawsuit by Beverly Hills.

Because the track is slated to pass 70 ft. beneath the 1927-built, Beverly Hills High School ? which itself was built on active oilfields ? the tony zip-code is spending millions to fight the project for reasons, it says, of safety.

?Methane gas, toxic chemicals and teenagers don?t mix,? says the opening line of a PTA-produced video, which blends computer-generated images of exploding fireballs with newsreel footage of an actual methane fire that ignited nearby in 1985 and burned two city blocks for five days.

?But this dangerous combination is on the verge of exploding at Beverly High, turning the school into a mega-disaster.?

The city of Beverly Hills, which reportedly has spent $2 million in legal and public relations fees, filed suit last month to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to reroute the link 1,000 ft. away, eliminating the need for a tunnel.

The MTA says it has ruled out the alternative route because it would attract fewer riders and is dangerously close to an active earthquake fault, and subway backers are denouncing the Beverly Hills campaign.

?The insanity that has engulfed this city for the last year and a half, [is] the result of this hysterical campaign being run about explosions and migrating methane gas, that were designed to inflame and alarm the public,? L.A. County Supervisor, Zev Yaroslavsky, said to The New York Times.

Advocates of the tunnel route?say Beverly Hills is just full of rich people used to getting their own way, citing a fierce political battle in the 1960s in which the city blocked a 10-lane freeway link that would have connected nearby skyscrapers in Century City to Los Angeles.

Opponents of the tunnel, meanwhile, are saying, ?follow the money,? pointing to investigative reports that have traced the influence of developers that stand to benefit from the project. One such developer, Chicago-based JMB Realty Corporation, raised nearly $300,000 for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who heads the MTA.

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The One-Man Show: 8 Solo Performers To Watch (VIDEO)

Solo performance is a genre that encompasses a wide array of performances -- from stand-up comedy to campy magic shows, the only guideline is one performer. But here at HuffPost Culture we want to turn our attention to solo performers that attempt to craft a plot with a full arc of a story. These performances are theatrical by nature and expand just what exactly one person is capable of.

Solo shows may be illuminating or they may cover a lot of sins -- for instance, the idea that any life experience (especially yours) is worth telling on a stage. However, if the production reaches beyond navel gazing and links the story or personal tale to a wider theme, then the resonances of a singular performance may be particularly powerful and transformative.

In anticipation of the recently announced, 2012 ?All For One Theater Festival? in New York City September 14-30, we bring you a few of our favorite solo performers around. There?s Anna Deavere Smith, a sort of pioneer in the genre with her interview approach --conducting interviews around a specific topic or theme, then transcribing and performing the interviews verbatim. And then there?s performer, writer, and poet Sarah Jones, who creates fictionalized characters and performs them brilliantly; seamlessly switching back and forth between her different roles.

Browse the slideshow below for video clips of some of the most talented solo-performers and be sure to let us know who we may have missed in the comments!

• Sarah Jones

  This video of <a href="http://sarahjonesonline.com/" target="_hplink">Sarah Jones</a>' "Ted Talk" is nothing short of a work of genius. In this live performance at a TED2009 conference, Jones channels a nervous fast-talking Dominican woman, as well as an older Jewish woman. She completely transforms herself before the audience's eyes--channeling various characters that she thinks up--each character clearly defined from the last. Sarah Jones is truly a performer, playwright and <a href="http://sarahjonesonline.com/working/poetry/your-revolution/" target="_hplink">poet</a> to watch. She has earned both a Tony Award as well as an Obie Award for her work. Her multi-character solo-show "Bridge & Tunnel," has been described in the <em>NY Times </em>as a "<a href="http://theater.nytimes.com/2006/01/27/theater/reviews/27brid.html" target="_hplink">sweet-spirited valentine to New York City</a>." In the play, Jones portrays more than a dozen different characters who are all participating in a fictionalized open-mike performance.

• Nilaja Sun's "No Child"

  Like Sarah Jones, Nilaja Sun effortlessly and seamlessly switches between a wide array of different characters. In this clip from her incredible solo-show, "<a href="http://barrowstreettheatre.com/whatsOn.asp" target="_hplink">No Child...</a>" Sun portrays a classroom of students, a guest artist attempting to direct them in a play, as well as a burned out, discouraged teacher. The show won more than its fair share of awards and <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-sawyers/actress-nilaja-sun-gone-m_b_912885.html" target="_hplink">got plenty</a> of <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hannah-bronfman/no-child-play_b_921166.html" target="_hplink">incredible reviews</a>. The clip barely does the show justice, but you'll get a sense of just how "superhuman" one has to be in order to switch so seamlessly between characters. Not only is the performance absolutely riveting, the political and social themes of the performance convey an urgent, powerful, and insightful message.

• Danny Hoch's "Taking Over"

  The corresponding clip is from <a href="http://www.dannyhoch.com/" target="_hplink">Danny Hoch</a>'s 2008 production, "<a href="http://www.dannyhoch.com/works.html" target="_hplink">Taking Over</a>," about the gentrification of his neighborhood in Brooklyn. In the show Hoch portrays an array of fictionalized composites of people he knows or has encountered in Williamsburg. He takes on gentrification head first and from many different angles--at one point he's a real estate developer building high-rises in the neighborhood, at another he's a young man whose family is being forced out of the neighborhood they've lived in for years. It's a complicated show that brings up a variety of responses from the audience. In a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/theater/16tayl.html?pagewanted=all" target="_hplink"><em>NY Times</em> article Hoch noted</a> that during workshop runs, "many upper-middle class audience members told him they felt excluded or alienated while watching the show," to which Hoch responded "...that is a good thing, embrace that, because that is what all of my characters who are getting displaced are feeling." Theater should be jarring, unsettling, and alienating sometimes; Hoch makes you think, cry, and just plain astounds you in his ability to carry a show by himself.

• John Leguizamo's "Ghetto Klown"

  <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/john-leguizamo-documentary_n_1577546.html" target="_hplink">John Leguizamo's solo show, "Ghetto Klown</a>," profiles his life and career. Beginning in his adolescence in Queens, Leguizamo traces his career through the 80's theatre scene and onto the various film sets he's worked on. Throw into the mix his humor and fantastic stage presence and you've got the show. Leguizamo is always a joy to watch and this production is no different.

• Anna Deavere Smith

  <a href="http://www.annadeaveresmithworks.org/" target="_hplink">Anna Deavere Smith</a> is a pioneer of sorts for the solo performance genre. The associated clip is from her 1991 production, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fires-Mirror-Anna-Deavere-Smith/dp/0385470142" target="_hplink">Fires in the Mirror</a>," which chronicles the August 1991 Crown Heights riot and is based out of dozens of interviews she conducted around the event. The three-day riots started after the child of Guyanese immigrants was accidentally killed by a car driven by an Orthodox Jewish man. The incident ignited an already tense relationship between the Crown Height's Black community and the Jewish community in the neighborhood. Smith is a master storyteller, this is truly her craft, and the sensitivity she approaches the crisis with is astounding and admirable. Smith continues to produce similar work, her most recent production, "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erika-milvy/anna-deavere-smith-human-_b_875613.html" target="_hplink">Let Me Down Easy</a>," chronicled various interviews she conducted with people about the US healthcare system and the power of the human body.

• Mike Daisey

  <a href="http://mikedaisey.blogspot.com/" target="_hplink">Monologuist Mike Daisey</a> most recently, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-winship/mike-daisey-takes-bite-ou_b_1299962.html" target="_hplink">Daisey ignited a storm in the theater world </a>after <em>This American Life </em>retracted the episode based on his solo show, "<a href="http://www.publictheater.org/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,141/id,1043" target="_hplink">The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs</a>," after learning that a few events in the show and radio show were fabrications. In the corresponding clip from Daisey's 2007 show, "Invincible Summer," 87 members of a Christian group walked out of the show as well as poured water on the original outline of his show to protest its content. All incidents aside, Daisey is a fascinating performer.

• Spalding Gray

  Spalding Gray was perhaps best known for his personal monologues he would perform on a near empty stage. The corresponding clip is from his well known monologue, "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094089/" target="_hplink">Swimming To Cambodia</a>," which was made into a 1987 film. Although enveloped by depression, Gray always performed his plays at his standard wood desk and always with a glass of water in front of him. He was reflective and as<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nell-casey/the-journals-of-spalding-gray_b_1011520.html" target="_hplink"> Nell Casey (editor of his journals) wrote in The Huffington Post</a>, "most of all, he is torn between his compulsive desire to reveal himself and his fear that he may be foolishly trading his life for recognition."

• Eric Bogosian

  The corresponding clip is a piece from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0091899/" target="_hplink">Eric Bogosian</a>'s "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pounding-Nails-Floor-My-Forehead/dp/1559360968" target="_hplink">Pounding Nails in the Floor With My Forehead</a>." Best known for his plays, "Talk Radio" and "subrbia," Bogosian is a 'tell it like it is' monologuist, with a vibrant voice. In "Pounding Nails in the Floor With My Forehead," Bogosian performs a dozen monologues in which he plays different people who all reveal the humor, pain, fear, and hypocrisy of being alive.

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Orange, CONN. (July 18, 2012) ? Today, saving energy isn?t a compromise. Energy-efficient products actually make life better and promote a smarter way of living for you and your family.? That?s what the SmartLiving^TM Center located in Orange, Connecticut is all about.? Funded by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administered by The United Illuminating Company (UI), the SmartLiving Center is part home improvement showroom, part science museum and part resource center always open to the public for guests of all ages.

?The SmartLiving Center offers a unique educational experience for all ages to learn more about energy and electricity, electrical safety, sources of energy, conservation, the latest in energy efficiency and much more,? said Jocelyn Anastasiou, SmartLiving Center Program Manager, UI.? ?Our goal is to provide guests with information about their homes? energy usage and give them examples of energy-efficient solutions to help them proactively manage their home?s energy costs while remaining environmentally-conscious.?

The SmartLiving Center always has the latest interactive products, services and ideas to educate customers about energy efficiency for their homes or small businesses.? Currently, the expert staff at the SmartLiving Center is showing new light-emitting diode (LED) technology and other lighting displays as well as new home insulation displays for renters and homeowners to learn about how they can achieve maximum efficiency within their homes? performance.

In addition, visitors are encouraged to take a free tour of the SmartLiving Center to learn about home weatherizing tips year-round.? From an ENERGY STAR? kitchen exhibit where guests can see energy-efficient appliances and learn about the savings, to a ?Builders Showcase? displaying new technologies for energy-efficient heating, cooling and insulation, the SmartLiving Center features a hands-on experience where guests can try out the latest energy-saving home products. There?s something for the kids, too, because most ?SmartLiving Center events have fun, educational workshops and games for children with prizes included.

Other features of the SmartLiving Center are staff-guided educational tours for students and Connecticut residents, monthly seminars provided by industry experts, events and a group meeting space.? Other features of the SmartLiving Center are staff-guided educational tours for students and residents, monthly seminars provided by industry experts, events and a group meeting space. All events and seminars are offered at no cost to attendees, and the SmartLiving Center provides bus reimbursements for schools that visit for an educational tour.

Opened in 2001 as a community resource for Connecticut residents, the SmartLiving Center is designed to educate the public about energy and energy efficiency.? Since 2001, the center has seen a steady growth in attendance with a total of 125,090 visitors to date.

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Home Improvement Ideas And Inspiration For All Types

If you have never heard about the concept of feng shui, proponents focus on creating positive energy in a room by the correct arrangement of the furniture. There are those that believe that a simple technique such as maintaining a clear doorway will bestow fortune on one?s household. The following article gives many techniques to use in your home improvement projects.

TIP! Regardless of the sort of home improvement work you plan to tackle next, some basic tools are likely to come in handy. These include a tool box and / or handyman?s belt, a ratchet set in both standard and metric measurements, a rubber mallet, a chisel set, and the trusty step ladder.

Be safe when it comes to any type of home improvement project. Make sure the gas is off if you are working around the fireplace, in your kitchen in the basement or anywhere else there may be danger. It can be very dangerous to do construction in areas where gas is present. Be sure that you are aware of the location of the shutoff valve! As well, learn the locations of your gas lines, so you are less likely to hit one accidentally.

TIP! A great way to improve a home?s exterior is to plant bright flowers. Find types that will bloom in every season.

If your floor is generally squeaky, you can make use of construction adhesive to quiet it. Although you?ll need to enter your basement or crawl space to apply it, it will still be worth it to stop the squeaks. Use a caulk gun, put some glue on each joist of the floor and this will secure your subfloor.

TIP! When planning your home renovation, make sure you have an area to pile up any debris as the job progresses. Trash and waste will be created, and there must an area to put it.

Use aluminum foil to cover your wall outlets before painting. It?s easier to apply than tape and will protect outlet covers from spills and splatters. Cleanup is easy! Make certain that the paint is completely dry prior to removing the foil.

TIP! If you buy a drain snake, it can save some money. You will not need to use drain cleaners as often.

Plan everything in advance before starting a home improvement project. Decisions about different parts of the renovation should be taken care of ahead of time so that you stick to your budget.

TIP! Freestanding furniture is a great investment for your bedroom. Furniture that is built into your bedroom definitely saves space and presents an appealing image, but when it comes time to move, it is impossible to take those pieces of furniture with you.

Upgrade your windows! Give your windows a makeover! Double hung windows should be used in any home improvement projects. They are not the cheapest way to go, but they will cut your bills. New windows will make your home more secure. If new windows are not in the budget, repaint the window frames, redo the caulking or weatherstripping, and maybe add new window dressings.

TIP! Add everything you can think of to your budget. Not including a little for unanticipated costs can derail your project.

Be on the lookout for any carpet installation sales or promotions at your local home improvement retailers. To achieve the carpet sales they need, they will offer installation at a greatly reduced price. When you see this type of sale, it?s time to move as often full-priced installation can cost more than the carpet itself.

TIP! If a contractor you?ve hired tells you something, you ought to believe him or her. You?ve already done your research and found a great contractor, so you should believe that he knows what he?s talking about.

Determine that a professional?s work is guaranteed by reading their contract. Without a guarantee outlined in the contract, you may be taking on responsibility for the cost of any additional work that develops over the course of the job or after it?s complete. You need to understand the specifics of your guarantee. It is important to know that one exists and how long it lasts.

TIP! Search for videos that will teach you how to complete the project you are working on. It may be surprising how many people had similar problems to yours and then recorded their solutions to help others.

Small rooms can look dark and dull, but this can be changed. Incorporate light into this room to add a vibrant atmosphere and positive feel. Make sure to keep your windows clean and your blinds open. Once you let the light shine through, you will be shocked at just how large a little room can appear. Eliminate clutter and paint the walls with pale colors. With a few key changes, you will find that even the smallest room can feel larger.

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As stated in the beginning of the article, feng shui is an interesting idea that basically states that the arrangement of furniture in a home can have an impact on good fortune. Rearranging your furniture is a simple home improvement project that can make a big difference.

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