Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Saturday, May 26, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 26, 2012

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Someone bought a big money lottery ticket in Burbank!

Some lucky Mega Millions lottery ticket holder is probably having a slamming jamming “I’m rolling in the dough” Memorial Day weekend, after matching all but the Mega Ball in yesterday’s draw. No one won the $24 million jackpot by picking all six of the winning numbers: 9, 15, 21, 40, 54 and the Mega Ball 11. The Double-M ticket matching […]

Friday, May 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 25, 2012

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News & General Info

Freaky weather kicks off long Memorial Day weekend

Some freaky weather for the Media City going into the long Memorial Day weekend. Drizzle, light rain, wind, cloudy skies, and sunshine — we got it all before noon today. There’s still a chance of rain in the forecast near the foothills for the rest of the day. The high is expected to be somewhere in the mid-60s — a […]

Thursday, May 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Photo Gallery: Magic and the Dodgers score a Sports Illustrated cover

It’s a whole new ball game for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. New management, including NBA great Magic Johnson, players in top form like Matt Kemp, oh, and the best record in baseball. Now that’s something for fans to cheer about. No wonder the Dodgers are the cover story for the May 28 issue of Sports Illustrated titled “Fun […]

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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Updated:Four legendary film directors showcased in new stamp series

The U.S. Postal Service gave some serious props to four big screen giants today: John Ford, Frank Capra, Billy Wilder, and John Huston. The film directors appears in a new Forever stamp series, according to a PR Newswire. Behind each director’s photo is a scene from one of his famous movies: Ford “The Searchers,” Capra “It happened One Night,” Wilder […]

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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“The Avengers” still strong going into Memorial weekend

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is still packing them in at theaters. The superhero flick is number one at the domestic box office for the third straight week with a haul of $55.6 million. “Battleship,” based on a board game and with a cast that included Liam Neeson and Rihanna, was not much of a challenger — it debuted with $25.5 […]

Monday, May 21, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 21, 2012

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Annular solar eclipse over the Southland

Local freelance photographer Terje “Terry” Canavarro shot some terrific pictures of the annular solar eclipse from Griffith Park Observatory yesterday. This is one inspires oohs and aahs!

Monday, May 21, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 21, 2012

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Photo Gallery: Watching the sky drama

During an annular solar eclipse the moon doesn’t block the sun completely — a bright ring appears around the edges — this is known as the “ring of fire.” This celestial event was seen in China, Japan, as well as in several states in the U. S.

Friday, May 18, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 18, 2012

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News & General Info

Laughs for a good cause at Flappers on Saturday

Flappers Comedy Club, East Magnolia Boulevard and North First Street, in Downtown Burbank will be the site of a “healing through laughter” outreach event tomorrow hosted by Counseling4Kids. Every May the organization “… celebrates the compassionate people who make a difference in the lives of Los Angeles County foster children by serving as foster parents, relative caregivers, advocates, volunteers, and […]

Thursday, May 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Photo Gallery: President Obama offers words of inspiration to graduates at Barnard College

President Barack Obama shared some of his experience and advice with the graduates at Barnard College, a women’s liberal arts college, in New York City earlier this week during a commencement ceremony. Barnard is affiliated with Columbia University, the president’s alma mater. President Obama: “My last piece of advice — this is simple, but perhaps most important: Persevere. Persevere. Nothing […]