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Sunday, August 14, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 14, 2011

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Guest Blogger: The benefits of a few good laughs

When I turn on the news on television, it seems like there’s a lot more bad news than good news. Whether we’re talking about the debt problem we’re having in the US or the riots in England and other problems in Europe, Asia, and Africa, it seems like there’s a lot more bad things going on than there is good. […]

Saturday, August 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 13, 2011

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Presidential Race: Michele Bachmann wins in Iowa

Minnesota Congresswoman and GOP presidential hopeful, Michele Bachmann, is celebrating a major victory today. Bachmann won the first big Republician test of the 2012 campaign for the White House., the Iowa straw poll. On the official, Michele Bachmann for President website, the candidate posted this statement: “THANK YOU IOWA! We did it! I am excited to announce our campaign was the […]

Thursday, August 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Kardashian sisters’ new novel coming out

The Kardashian sisters, Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé are about to become published novelists. That’s right. The reality show divas have written a novel and it’s called “Dollhouse,” according to the publishing industry website, Galleycat. A fan of the sisters came up with the title and reportedly is featured in the book, which hits store shelves this November first. More here.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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A call for a probe into a Hollywood movie about Osama bin Laden

A New York congressman is calling for an investigation into what kind of “cooperation” the Obama administration provided for a movie about the take down of 9-11 terrorist mastermind, Osama bin Laden. Director Kathryn Bigelow is partnering with screenwriter Mark Boal on this bin Laden film. Apparently, the filmmakers are being accused of getting “special access” and classified information — allegedly including data on […]

Sunday, August 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 7, 2011

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Guest Blogger: Our children and the American culture

It is almost time for the kids to go back to school. So today, I want to talk about our children. Immigrants like myself with children who were born or grew up in the United States have particular concerns about their children. No matter how hard I try, I could never be as Americanized as my kids. Nevertheless, we desire […]

Sunday, August 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 7, 2011

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Crime Alert: Thieves getting bolder and bolder in B-town

Lately it seems, Burbank has become a favorite target of thieves and criminals — especially when it comes to cars, trucks, and bicycles. In last week’s crime report, put out by the Burbank Police Department, there were three cases involving stolen 3rd row seats. Burbank Police Captain Mike Albanese has reacted to this ongoing crime wave by saying it’s happening all over Southern […]

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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Another hot, hot day in the Media City

The sun is going to be roasting Burbank again today. I made the mistake of going to the Downtown Post Office on East Olive Avenue at around 4:15 yesterday afternoon. If you thought it was sticky hot outside — well, it was more so inside that historic old building without air conditioning!!! Postal workers and customers were sweating in what felt like an oven. […]