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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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More showers for our drought plagued Southland

Showers are sweeping through the Southland today. In Burbank, a steady rain is falling and it’s cold this morning. The temperature is around 50. Only a few days ago, folks here were out jogging, walking, or driving with their convertible tops down in 80 degree weather! Right now the Golden State is suffering through drought conditions, so every little bit of rain is a big deal. Last June, Governor […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Actor Ed Begley, Jr. to speak on living the eco-friendly life

Now that most of us are trying to live greener, simpler, and more cost efficient lives, we’re paying more attention to Earth-friendly folks like actor, Ed Begley, Jr. A well known environmentalist for more than 30 years, Begley shares his experience on what works and what will save you money in his book, “Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Popular radio host/comic Steve Harvey has a hot selling relationship book

Radio superstar Steve Harvey is now a best selling author with a book that’s flying off of store shelves. Harvey’s relationship book, “Act Like A lady, Think Like A Man,” is number one on the New York Times list in the category of hardcover advice and How-to books. Today “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man” is number one on the Barnes & […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Winter blooms in Burbank

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Monday, March 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 2, 2009

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The stock market takes a historic dive

The stock market made big news today, but not in a way that benefits the weak economy or nervous investors. For the first time in more than a decade, the Dow Jones industrials closed below 7,000 at 6,763.69. Today, the Dow dropped nearly 300 points! MSNBC reports the Dow has lost half of its value since hitting a record high of […]

Monday, March 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 2, 2009

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“Rape: A Love Story” headed to the big screen

The novella, “Rape: A Love Story” (2003) by acclaimed bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, is getting the Hollywood treatment. A film based on the work is scheduled to go before the cameras in June, according to the website Done Deal. The cast reportedly includes Maria Bello, Abigail Breslin, and Samuel Jackson. The screenplay was written by John Mankiewicz. Harold Becker is […]

Sunday, March 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2009

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“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” still tops at the Box Office

“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” held onto the number one spot at the Box Office for a second week, despite being challenged by the teen heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers. The broad comedy earned an estimated $16.5 million to bring its two week total to a huge $64.8 million in the U.S. Disney’s rock documentary, “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,” debuted in […]