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Friday, April 3, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 3, 2009
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President Obama calls the G-20 Summit “a turning point” for the struggling global economy

G-20 Summit leading delegates gather for group photos 04/02/09    Chuck Kennedy/The White House    At a news conference yesterday President Barack Obama summed up the achievements of the G-20 Summit in London: “…  after weeks of preparation, and two days of careful negotiation, we have agreed on a series of unprecedented steps to restore growth and prevent a crisis like this from happening again.” […]
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 2, 2009
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Truck driver arrested in La Canada Flintridge deadly crash

Photo: Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times   The investigation continues today into that horrific big rig/multiple vehicle crash yesterday in nearby La Canada Flintridge. The out-of-control double decker trailer blew through the busy intersection at Angeles Crest Highway and Foothill Boulevard. The car carrier reportedly crashed into several vehicles before plowing into a bookstore and a nail salon.  A Palmdale man and his daughter died […]
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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First couple meet Queen Elizabeth II

White House photo/Pete Souza   President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle enjoyed a private visit with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, today at Buckingham Palace. In a gift exchange, the Obamas gave the royals a special video iPod and a rare songbook by American composer Richard Rodgers. The British couple gifted the Obamas with a signed portrait of themselves. President Obama […]
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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Movie ticket sales soar during the recession

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove  — Burbank  If you haven’t caught a flick at a movie theater recently, then you are one of the few. While other industries are being slammed by the recession, the Hollywood Box Office is being stoked by it. In an article over on the Variety website, Motion Picture Association of America Chairman/CEO Dan Glickman explained: “Movies have become an […]
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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Photo Gallery: High flyer

Photo courtesy: Juan Ocampo   Los Angeles Dodgers Rafael Furcal takes to the air in a double play during the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in the spring training ball park at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona yesterday. Still, the A’s beat the Dodgers 9-to-5. 
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Monday, March 30, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 30, 2009
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Queen Latifah attached to new romantic comedy movie deal

   Singer/actress Queen Latifah has signed on to play the lead in the romantic comedy, “Just Wright.” The story is a so-called Cinderella tale involving a physical therapist who falls in love with a basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury. The rom-com had been in development for the past six years at Disney. Recently, Fox Searchlight picked up […]
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 29, 2009
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“Monsters vs. Aliens” rumble to number one at the Box Office

 “Monsters vs. Aliens” had a smashing debut earning a gigantic $58 million to easily crush the competition and grab the top spot at the Box Office this weekend. That’s the third best March opening ever. The 3-D animated flick is about a misfit group of home-grown monsters who must go to battle to protect planet Earth from space aliens. The DreamWorks animation is one […]
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