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Fronnie Lewis

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Chocolate secrets – scientists want to know

Government researchers in Miami are working on research to protect the world’s chocolate supply. Right on! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website, fungal diseases cause an estimated $700 million in losses annually to cocoa crops. The scientists are trying to develop disease resistant cocoa trees. Also, researchers will be attempting to unlock all the secrets of the cocoa […]
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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“Marley & Me” author writes memoir

Author of the bestselling “Marley & Me” John Grogan’s new memoir, “The Longest Trip Home”, has been announced for publication on October 21 by William Morrow. “From his troublemaking childhood to his courtship of a fiery blond named Jenny, Grogan writes about how he came to terms with who he is and what he believes.” It’s called the “story of […]
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Monday, June 23, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 23, 2008
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Big Hollywood Screenplay Money

Big Hollywood Screenplay Money Rogue Pictures reportedly shells out seven figures for writer Ehren Kruger’s script, “The Keep.” The screenplay is an adaptation of the Jennifer Egan novel of the same name. The thriller is about a mysterious prisoner who seduces a local woman with his tale of a supernatural secret that can transform her life. Kruger is in demand. […]
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Monday, June 23, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 23, 2008
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Long Beach Bayou Festival

Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach / Google file photo Also, arriving by e-mail today, a report from South Bay activist and social diva, Dee Dee Brown about a big weekend event. “Yesterday I attended the Bayou Festival @ The Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach with my husband and friends. The Bayou Festival had all the trappings of a New […]
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Monday, June 23, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 23, 2008
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The Free 4-1-1

Tired of paying those additional charges to get phone information? Sun Valley writer/photographer, Jackie Houchin e-mailed me today about Google’s new free 4-1-1 service. Here’s the link if you want to check it out, http://www.google.com/goog411
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