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Saturday, May 31, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 31, 2014

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Amy Poehler has a new book coming out

Actress and funny lady, Amy Poehler, has a new book coming out. “Yes Please” will be published by a new imprint of HarperCollins called Dey Street Books. The “Today Show” website was the first to reveal the book cover. Poehler reportedly will dish up advice about friendship, parenting, and oh yes, her experience in the rough and tumble entertainment […]

Friday, May 30, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 30, 2014

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News & General Info

Doctors determine Donald Sterling is “mentally incapacitated”

Yet another new development in the Los Angeles Clippers/Donald Sterling drama. CNN is reporting today that sources are saying banned Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, has been found to be “mentally incapacitated” by two neurologists. The medical diagnosis apparently was the reason Shelly Sterling became the sole trustee of the Sterling Family Trust and able to negotiate that big money deal for the […]

Thursday, May 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Los Angeles Clippers sold for $2 billion?

Another shocking development in the Los Angeles Clippers/Donald Sterling saga tonight. ESPN is reporting there is now an agreement between the Sterling Family Trust and billionaire businessman Steve Ballmer. The former CEO of Microsoft apparently has won the bidding war for the Clippers with an offer of $2 billion. Yes, that’s billion with a “b”. Ballmer is worth at least […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Bill to protect victims of college violence clears state Assembly

A state bill, which would force colleges to report certain violent crimes to local authorities, cleared an important hurdle today. The California Assembly passed AB 1433 by an overwhelming vote of 74-0. The legislation, authored by local Assemblyman Mike Gatto, would require colleges to report attacks like sexual assaults, particularly rape, and hate crimes to police, unless the victim asked […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Maya Angelou April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014

Maya Angelou recites “And Still I Rise.” A poem from her collection of poems “And Still I Rise” published in 1978.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Vincent Price

“A man who limits his interests limits his life.” — Vincent Price Actor (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993)

Monday, May 26, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 26, 2014

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Memorial Day 2014: Paying tribute to our fallen heroes

“From those shots fired at Lexington and Concord more than two centuries ago to our newest generation of veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, our history shines with patriots who answered the call to serve. They put their lives on the line to defend the country they loved. And in the end, many gave that “last full measure […]

Sunday, May 25, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 25, 2014

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Around the Southland: “Mad Men” star’s Los Feliz home up for sale

Homes with great outdoor entertainment features are popular in the Southland. Actress January Jones’ Los Feliz home has well landscaped yards with patio, fireplace, green lawns, trees, and manicured shrubs. The Mediterranean home at 4969 Ambrose Avenue is listed for sale $1, 495 million. More photos here. Jones bought the home in 2009 as a $1 million “fixer,” according to […]

Friday, May 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 23, 2014

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New twist in Clippers drama: Wife to sell team

New twist in the Donald Sterling/Los Angeles Clippers drama. There are reports now that the embattled billionaire owner of the Clippers has had a change of mind about previous plans to fight the forced sale of the team. ESPN is reporting Sterling has agreed to allow his wife, Shelly, and her attorneys to negotiate a sale. Earlier this week, the […]