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Dominique Moody & Paul von Blum
Presented by Eso Won Books and Folk Art Everywhere
Sunday, February 27
2:00 – 3:30pm
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD!
Get informed on protecting your assets against scams. Attend this FREE event and learn how to safeguard your money, home, identity from fraud and scams. Speakers will be presenting on the following subjects Foreclosure Fraud, Identity Theft, Tax Preparation Scams, Social Security and other prevalent scams.
Seniors are prime targets for financial scams and frauds because they often have a “nest egg,” own their home, have excellent credit, and…
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As many of you know, Tuesday March 8th is election day for the 8th district, which includes the communities of Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Jefferson Park, Chesterfield Square and other areas of South Los Angeles.
In addition to several important ballot measures on the budget, there is our local council race. I don't believe in endorsements - it's your responsibility to make up your own mind.
Here are some useful stories you should read…
ContinueAdded by enhager on February 21, 2011 at 7:00am — 5 Comments
It all started on Facebook, with an invitation, then at the box office, then in the lobby and at last in the warmth of the movie theater. It was like a family reunion. I walked into the theater and saw friends who I hadn’t seen in years.
I made my way to my seat, and then, just before the movie started, the Directors/Producers were making their way down the isle when Paul Calderon (Co-Producer, Co-Director, Editor) spotted me and stopped to remind Alan Swyer (Co-Producer,…
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Listen to the archive of this show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/comediansteviemack/2011/02/17/stevie-mack-radio
Guest: Chris Floyd is the CEO/Executive Director of LAOIC. Los Angeles OIC is an…
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BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE
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If you're interested in education reform in our area, this editorial in the LA Times is informative"
"Marlene Romero watched with growing anxiety as her 8-year-old son suffered through third grade at McKinley Elementary School in Compton. She was unhappy with his progress and felt trapped at a failing school. Then, taking advantage of a state law that allows parents to band together and demand change, she signed a petition: "I did it for a better education for my son.""
Here's…
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Leimert Park Beat photographer L. Watts was there for the show at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza featuring acclaimed contemporary jazz artist, Rachelle Ferrell and GRAMMY nominated R&B/Soul artist Ledisi at the outdoor stage.
From Jason Lombard of BHCP:
ABOUT Rachelle Ferrell
Pennsylvania native Rachelle Ferrell’s music career began at age six, which many speculate contributed to the “development of…
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I just talked to the LAPD for an update on the incident near West Vernon and 9th avenues - stolen car - illegally parked - reported by a good vigilant neighbor - fireworks found. Surrounding homes evacuated for a few hours in case the fireworks were bombs. All clear.
We were awakened by helicopters around 6 a.m. so I called 213-485-2600 (LAPD chopper…
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BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE
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Councilman Bernard Parks tweeted and held a press conference claiming that "Demolition to Begin Shortly" but offered few specifics and no time line. Parks held a press at the Buckingham Place senior apartments saying that "Marlton Square has emerged from bankruptcy, with a final settlement reached on December 29th.
In his Twitlonger post, Parks states that Commercial…
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