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March 2014

Saturday, March 15, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 15, 2014
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Mega Millions jackpot jets to $400 million!

  The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps growing and growing! No ticket had all six of last night’s winning numbers: 7, 20, 40, 54,69, and the Mega 12. So the jackpot rolled over again and now stands at $400 million — the third largest Mega Millions money pot ever. The last time someone hit this jackpot was on January 3, […]
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Friday, March 14, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014
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Time Warner in trouble with city of Los Angeles and Dodger fans

Time Warner Cable is in deep, deep trouble in the Southland. Today L.A. City Attorney, Mike Feuer, announced the filing of a multi-million-lawsuit against the area’s largest cable provider. The suit alleges the cable giant has “stiffed” the city of Los Angeles $10  million in franchise fees at a time when it was raking in billions from its customers. “That money […]
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Friday, March 14, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014
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Got talent? Create a mascot for Burbank libraries

Put your thinking caps on? A contest is underway to find a creative mascot for the Burbank libraries. They are looking for a colorful costumed character who will “… champion reading and literacy in the community,” according to a news release. You don’t have much time to come up with an original sketch, drawing or digital image for the Mascot Design […]
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 13, 2014
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Hollywood Deals: March 13, 2014

FilmNation has snatched up the hot spec script, “Aether,” and putting it on the fast track. Not much is being released about the screenplay, but FilmNation is crowing about the acquisition. “I’m astounded by the level of talent and inventiveness we’ve come across from such a young voice,” said FilmNation production president, Aaron Ryder, on Deadline. “We’re terribly excited to produce […]
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 13, 2014
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How Target ignored early warnings and got hacked

You would think if a company went to the trouble and money to install a security procedure it would be followed,  but apparently, that was not the case with Target. The giant retailer got hacked last fall, during the kick-off to the holiday season, and data for40 million customer credit cards were stolen. But it didn’t have to happen. Months […]
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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Arnold Schwarzenegger does the “Terminator” for a good cause

Who can forget the destruction and mayhem, the former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, generated in the “Terminator” movies. If the idea, of hanging out with the cigar-smoking star — rolling around the Southland in a tank — and crushing things –gets your motor running — then this contest is for you. All it takes to enter is a $10 donation […]
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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“Pretty Woman” movie to be revived as a Broadway musical

On New Year’s Day, director Garry Marshall, rode on the award-winning Burbank Rose float, “Lights! Camera! Action!,” weeks later, he’s reportedly in New York working on turning one of his movie hits into a Broadway musical. Marshall and producer Paula Wagner are said to be meeting with potential composers, lyricists, and directors for a “Pretty Woman” stage production, according to the New […]
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $353 million!

  The Mega Millions jackpot money bag is stuffed with even more millions today, after no one selected all of the winning numbers in last night’s draw. The lucky numbers from Tuesday’s game: 9, 14, 56, 57, 69, and the Mega Ball 10.   The jackpot has jumped to $353 million!  That’s the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. […]
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