Reduce the white glare of your iPhone screen when reading in the dark with these simple steps:

Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Triple-click Home > Toggle White on Black

Now when you need to read in the dark, just click your home button three times to toggle to white on black, and then click it again three times to change the screen back to normal. I find myself using white-on-black often when I'm out at night.

The iBooks and Kindle apps have this feature built into their settings as well. I can't believe I used to try to read in the dark with a small lamp!

Ignacio is famous again! Here he is shot by the amazing Emily Shur for Paper Magazine.

“Dog Days: Man’s Best Friend is a Girl’s Best Accessory”
http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2012/03/dog-days.php

I shot these Mindless Self Indulgence photos on June 30, 2006 at the Music
Box at the Henry Fonda. A fan of MSI asked about them last weekend so I
thought I should repost them for fun.

I am typing out this entire post from the March 2012 issue of Esquire magazine as I think these are good tips. The following advice is attributed to Esquire consultant Casey Raskob, New York traffic lawyer.

You’ve Been Pulled Over
1. Keep your hands on the wheel.
2. If it’s dark, turn the lights on in your car.
3. When asked if you know why you were pulled over, say, “No, sir.” Never admit guilt if you can avoid it.
4. If asked if you know how fast you were going, say, “No, I was watching the road.”
5. Cops can make a note on the ticket -- “no deal” -- that will keep you from bargaining down the fine, no matter how good your attorney.
6. If the officer yells at you, it could be a good sign that he’s letting you off with a warning.
7. If the officer tells you to step out of the car, you’re probably going to be arrested.

Little old Jarvis loves to sun.

I’m overjoyed that L&E Oyster Bar has joined us in Silver Lake (across the street from LAMILL). I’ve been waiting for a proper oyster bar in the neighborhood for a long time.

I’ve scanned the dinner menu from last night since their website isn’t live yet.

Notable goodness: grilled casino oysters, Dungeness crab cocktail. And of course, a sweet daily selection of West and East Coast raw. We didn’t have any of the “plates” but will be back for sure.

I'm posting this blog to help fuel Rick Santorum's Google troubles since his campaign has gained steam in recent days.

Rick Santorum

I'm usually mad at him for one reason or another, but today he said a "father who 'is in jail and has abandoned' his family is better for a child than two gay parents." (Per the Los Angeles Times)

My beef with Rick Santorum began in 2003, when he compared homosexuality to pedophilia and beastiality to AP. I'm just going to let Rick Santorum speak for himself:

"In every society, the definition of marriage has not ever, to my knowledge, included homosexuality. That's not to pick on homosexuality. It's not, you know, man on child, man on dog or whatever the case may be." 

So do me a favor. Google "Santorum" and then click on the FIRST link that comes up going to SpreadingSantorum.com.

Ignacio's famous!!

Here he is next to cover girl Jessica Hart, shot by Chrissy Piper, in Free People's NY vs. LA series for their January catalog. I haven't seen the actual catalog yet but their sneak peek blog indicates that he made it.

And look, the NY girl needed FOUR dogs and they're not as cute as Nacho ;)

http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/01/january-catalog-sneak-peek-ny-la/

He's in this film too:

UPDATE: The dog was just snatched up by its owner who ran away from me because I was trying to talk to her about taking care of her dog. I have to admit that I made a mistake in posting this blog in the first place. In hindsight, I should have checked her more closely for neglect and placed her in a new, loving home, and I'm really sorry about that. Thanks to everyone who reached out about her.

We found a female, cream-colored French bulldog on the 1600 block of Maltman Avenue this afternoon with no collar. 

Do you know her? Is she your dog?

Please email me if you are her owner or know her owner. Be prepared to demonstrate that this is your dog with photos or identifying marks. 

EDIT: Upon inspection, this dog has not been well cared for, and if you want to claim her, you must show me that you have vet records, collar & leash, etc. and are prepared to take better care of her in the future.

If you live in the area, please spread the word.

Thanks!