The Dynasty of Lao concept came about as a way to share information on interesting people, places and things that might not actually be right in your own back yard. About 10% of this content will be personal musings, and the rest is a grab bag with features sometimes pertaining to the most interesting and coolest city on earth, Los Angeles, as well as what's going on in the world. The site is meant to be eclectic, broadening, nostalgic and maybe a learning experience, but most of all, fun. Pop culture, current events, etc. I hope you enjoy your stay and come back as often as you can.
"Someone had said, and Wilhelm agreed with the saying, that in Los Angeles all the loose objects in the country were collected, as if America had been tilted and everything that wasn't tightly screwed down had slid into Southern California." Saul Bello
-- Seize the Day
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Friday, November 20, 2009 at 04:28PM 
It doesn't only look beautiful, and it would make Jon Ive and Steve Jobs wet, but this naked Coca-Cola can would help save energy while reducing air and water pollution. Would it really make a difference? Let's do some math...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 03:43PM 
Margaret Daalman came to hospital complaining of stomach ache - and one glance at her X-ray shows why.
Surgeons in Rotterdam in the Netherlands were flabbergasted when X-rays showed 78 different items of cutlery in the 52-year-old woman's stomach.
They rushed her to surgery in a desperate attempt to remove the dozens of forks and spoons trapped inside her body one by one.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 03:18PM
How many words do you speak during an average day? No, I am not talking about text messages, emails, or slang chatroom words, I am talking about words that actually come out of your mouth.
The average figure is 16,000 words. Even then, much of what we say can be meaningless chit-chat, brisk, necessary exchanges or even angry rants. Here are ten things that we could all do with saying more often. While reading, I'll bet you believe the list is pretty simplistic. However, the positive impact they will have on your mood and your day is pretty dramatic.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 04:23PM
This clever candy is packaged to look like our favorite lucky cat, Maneki Neko! But open the cellophane and all you get are two white balls of candy. The cellophane is where the cat is at -in fact there are several wrappers with different cat expressions.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 03:53PM
From J&D's, the people who brought you Bacon Salt and Baconnaise (among other bacon-flavored products), come bacon-flavored envelopes. Yeah, instead of tasting like paste, you can now dream of breakfast as you pay your bills.
(PS: I checked out the Bacon Salt when I was up in Solvang recently, and it wasn't very interesting. Perhpas the mayo is better?)
(a nod to Half Pint for the heads-up)
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 03:38PM
A few months ago, I went to an In-N-Out before seeing a movie.
When I sat down in the booth, there was this package of peppers sealed in a small, clear plastic bag. I stared at it for a few moments and began my Double-Double feast. The peppers remained on the table and I kept thinking to myself, "How utterly random!" It was like someone brought them in, and just left it there on the table, forgotten.
Well, the mystery has finally be solved. Click HERE for the why.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 02:14PM
Photo taken in Tokyo, which sells hundreds a cookie cutters. If you like making cookies, you better bone up on your Japanese and make a visit.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 01:46PM 
Jason Taylor has created some interesting furniture. You can almost say it's self cleaning. But don't.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 01:32PM 
After searching and researching, stops-and-gos, and just about everything else there that goes into purchasing things electronic, I finally bought an HD Flat-panel TV.
It wasn't easy. The road was fraught with options, considerations and, we'll a few sleepless nights.
Philips was the only brand I would considerer. My old TV was a Philips (CRT-type) that had the most remarkable picture I have ever seen on any non-HD set. I has served me well. Find a Philips is getting more difficult here in the States, as they have stopped shipping them here. Funai, a Japanese company known for their "Black Friday Specials" for stores such as Wal-Mart and the like, has taken over the brand, here. I doubt if the quality will ever be as good as it use to be, as a result.
I got a 47" 6000 series for nearly half the price of retail at Sams Club. It even included free delivery!
The cable company has set everything up, including swapping out my DVR for an HD version and tonight, I will be wrapping myself in the warm, feel good embrace of Hi-Def.
Now, on to the next gadget...a Blu Ray player. Oh, angst! How you taunt me!
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:50PM Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 03:46PM Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 03:29PM Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 03:19PM 
Tired of the old, worn out fireplace in your house? Have money to burn? (snort!). Well, here's what your money will buy you if you want to impress your visitors.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 03:09PM
Haven't run a bacon entry in while, but here's one that should peak your interest...
The distinctive red stripes, the mouth-watering aroma, the snapping sizzle from the pan, the crisp texture and, of course, the intense, porky flavor. With a food that pleasures all five of our senses, how can we resist the temptation of sinfully delicious bacon? -- KEEP READING
