Austin Blood, 02/21/13

Freelance Writer

A mature woman's quiet self-assurance in who she has become is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Like the cliffs that grace a rocky shoreline, many a woman's life is eventually shaped by the gale force winds of marriage, children, divorce, heartache and loss.

Michael Moore, 02/20/13

Oscar and Emmy-winning director

Last night, as an elected Governor of the Documentary Branch, I and my fellow Governors were co-hosting the nominee dinner for the documentary filmmakers. But one of the nominated directors was not there -- Emad Burnat, the co-director of the Oscar-nominated 5 Broken Cameras.

Alexis Johnson and Kathryn Romeyn, 02/21/13

Bloggers

Move over oxblood: spring nails are lightening up big time with new ultra-chic pastel polish collections. It may still be snowing in some places, but spring is here with the debut of an almost overwhelming number of pastel nail polish collections from brands.

Network Awesome, 02/21/13

The Best TV Network in the World

Gimme Shelter is a Greek tragedy with a rock 'n' roll chorus and a triple injection of hubris. It was commissioned by the Rolling Stones to capture the last few stops of their infamous 1969 U.S. tour, which ended in the tragic free concert at Altamont Speedway where there were four deaths.

Erin Ruberry, 02/21/13

Managing blog editor, The Huffington Post

Gone are the days when a sick day meant staying home to watch soap operas and daytime talk shows. Here are 10 of our favorite series to binge on next time we have a few hours -- or a few days -- to veg in bed.

Vivian Liao, 02/21/13

Founder, City Earthworm

I gave up my car last July. Yes, you read that right. And it's been seven months of car-less bliss. continue to bike/bus/walk/hitch rides to get around.

Jay Weston, 02/21/13

Publisher, Jay Weston's Restaurant Newsletter

Monsieur Marcel is a wonderful addition to the Beverly Hills culinary scene, and I predict that people will be coming from all over the city to enjoy this authentic French dining and shopping experience. Paris in Beverly Hills is not a bad idea!

Angela Kinsey and Andrew Sharpless, 02/21/13

Imagine yourself at a restaurant ready to order your favorite dish and being told by your server that there is a one in three chance you will not receive the same item that is on the menu. Would you order it anyway?

Edward Goldman, 02/20/13

Art Critic, KCRW 89.9 FM

Let's go to UCLA's Hammer Museum to see an exhibition by Los Angeles artist Llyn Foulkes, whose work will scare the hell out of you. And if that's not the case, then there is probably something wrong with you.

Elizabeth Butler Breese, 02/21/13

Senior Content and Digital Marketing Strategist at Crimson Hexagon

What is social media opinion about the Best Picture nominees? In other words, which film would win the Oscar Award for Best Picture if Twitter had a vote?

Chris Carberry and Artemis Westenberg, 02/21/13

In these complex times, are Americans in favor of human exploration of the Mars? The answer is an unequivocal, "Yes." The optimism that we are frequently told is slipping away is still there. It is just waiting for us to start pushing against the boundaries of all that is possible.

Ann Brenoff, 02/21/13

Senior Writer, The Huffington Post

I'm a wuss. I'm not proud of it, but I'm one of those 98-pound weaklings who just happens to weigh a bit more. Ever since I was a kid, words have been my weapon of choice. I wouldn't know what to do if I was attacked except maybe write about it after. And a fat lot of good that would do.

Arianna Huffington and Michael R. Bloomberg, 02/20/13

In recent years, as Washington has sunk further into a swamp of dysfunction, local leaders are rising to meet many of the toughest challenges facing the country -- from economic growth and environmental protection to public safety and poverty.

Hollye Harrington Jacobs, 02/21/13

Nurse, Social Worker, Educator, Author www.TheSilverPen.com

A cancer diagnosis doesn't just happen to you. It also happens to your family, friends and community. People who were directly or indirectly impacted by my illness sought to identify their roles in my treatment, to figure out what they could contribute to the experience.

Yvonna Russell, 02/21/13

Actress and film producer

A lot has changed from the days when we went on foot to agents' offices, checked our answering machines on a pay phone and picked up sides in person. Show business, the last of the handshake businesses, has gone high tech.

John Affeldt, 02/20/13

Managing Attorney at Public Advocates, a non-profit civil rights law firm; twice recognized as California Attorney of the Year

Kudos to Jerry Brown for proposing to end the inequities in California school funding -- and shame on the districts that seek to fossilize the advantages they have enjoyed for decades now.

Linda Nguyen-Perez and Michelle Knapik, 02/20/13

This bus purchase reflects the commitment of L.A. Metro to build out a clean-energy transit system and demonstrate how innovative procurement approaches backed by tax dollars can create good, American jobs.