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August 21, 2014

First Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed in Ferguson By Veronica Mackey

Michael Brown

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the lawsuits, filed in the Eastern District of Missouri, accuse law enforcement of civil rights violations. The filings name the County of Saint Louis, the City of Ferguson, and Ron-

ald Replogle, Superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol. Complicating an already volatile situation, actions of Ferguson police to shut (Continued on page 12) of misuse of any such data. Albertson’s officials say they believe the breach has been contained and customers should be able to safely use their credit and debit cards in stores. According to the company, Albertson’s stores in Southern California, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Southern Utah were affected. Other chains operated by AB Acquisition LLC across the country have also been affected. “As soon as we were no(Continued on page 10)

Historic Study Being Conducted in Inglewood

By Thomas Bunn

he USC Eye Institute has been able to offer over 1900 free eye exams to adults in Los Angeles County. Over the next 3 years, the institute will be extending those free medical exam services to residents 40 and older in the City of Inglewood. The University of Southern California (USC) has started a new pop(Continued on page 2)

he parent company of Albertson’s said Friday that the chain recently discovered hackers tried to breach some of their stores to steal credit and debit card information. AB Acquisition LLC says the attempted data breach is believed to have started on June 22 and ended on July 17. Given the continuing nature of the investigation, it is possible that additional time frames, locations and/ or at-risk data may be identified in the future. The Idaho-based company says it has not determined that any cardholder data was stolen and has no evidence

hat began as uproar over the murder of a Missouri teen has become a breeding ground for civil rights violations as well. The use of rubber bullets and tear gas, forcibly removing protestors and taking away personal property has led to the first two federal lawsuits being filed in connection with the Michael Brown killing. The August 9 shooting death of the black unarmed teenager by white police officer Darren Wilson has

sparked more than a week of violence, looting, curfews and deployment by the National Guard, Missouri news sources report that

Albertsons Part of Card Data Breach

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Tips for Home Improvement on a Limited Budget By Luis Dominguez, Vice President and Branch Manager, MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

our home may be the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. Regular home improvement projects can help add value and make your home a more comfortable place to live. If major home improvement isn’t in your budget this year, here are a few inexpensive tips that may help: Paint On average, a gallon of paint costs around $25, making painting one of the simplest and most cost-effective improvements to add appeal to your home. Review design magazines and Web sites or visit model homes in your area for ideas about how you might add a splash of color or freshen up a room with paint. Identify areas inside and outside of your home that need attention. Then use sand paper to smooth out rough or peeling areas and use spackle to fill holes. You might also reference DIY Web sites for tips to help you prep, paint and clean up. Curb appeal Simple and inexpensive landscaping projects can create a great first impression. Planting flowers in pots by the front door, along a walkway, or in window boxes is a simple and inexpensive way to add charm to your home. Shade trees planted strategically not only add appeal, but could help lower cooling costs. Contact your utility company for tips on varieties that grow well in your area, as well as where they should be planted to maximize shade and avoid coming into contact with power lines. Historic Study Being Conducted in Inglewood (Continued from page 1) ulation-based eye study call the African American Eye Disease Study (AAEDS). By providing eye examinations to residents in the community, AAEDS will help improve the understanding of eye disease among African American adults. The AAEDS study is led by USC, Keck School of Medicine with funding provided by the National Eye Institute. The purpose of the study is to learn more about eye health in African American adults aged 40 years and older living in Inglewood, so programs can be created to help African American communities, both here and nationwide. USC Eye Institute conducted two previous studies, the Los Angeles Latino Eye Study (LALES) and the Chinese America Eye Study (CAES). In LALES the institute discov-

Welcoming entrance Invest in a new front door, or repaint, stain or refinish your existing door. Install a brass kick plate and polish the hardware, or purchase a new door knob and deadbolt. Make sure your visitors can find you by installing inexpensive, yet stylish address numbers available at home improvement stores. Complete the look with a tasteful welcome mat.

lamp shade or use a little spray paint to give new life to an old chandelier.

Lighting Interior and exterior lighting not only provide your home with functionality and security, but updating old lighting fixtures with brighter, more energy-efficient ones can create an appealing ambiance while lowering energy costs. A simple track lighting kit can be purchased at home improvement stores and allows you to brighten just about any area. Bring architectural details, plants and other objects to life with inexpensive freestanding or clip-on lights. Or simply purchase a new

Architectural interest If you’re handy with a saw and other tools, adding a chair rail, picture molding, crown molding, or baseboards are inexpensive ways to bring value and beauty to your home. Consider purchasing a few extra yards of molding or trim to make some practice cuts, and be sure to always wear appropriate hearing, eye and respiratory protection when operating power tools. On a final note, look for construction surplus businesses like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores—nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. To find one in your community, visit http://www.habitat.org/restores. The foregoing article is intended to provide general information about home improvement on a limited budget and is not considered financial or tax advice. Please consult your financial or tax advisor. Luis Dominguez is a vice president and branch manager of the MUFG Union Bank, N.A., Miracle Mile branch. MUFG Union Bank, N.A., is a full-service bank with offices across the United States. We provide a wide spectrum of corporate, commercial, retail banking and wealth management solutions to meet the needs of customers. The bank also offers an extensive portfolio of value-added solutions for customers, including investment banking, per(Continued on page 5)

ered that some eye problems are more common in older Latinos than people of the same age in other racial and ethnic groups. Diabetic eye disease and age–related macular degeneration are the leading causes of blindness for Latinos. The majority (75%) of Latinos diagnosed with glaucoma did not know they had it, prior to participating in the study. As a result of the LALES study, the government changed its Medicare program in 2006 to extend the glaucoma screening benefits to Latino-Americans age 65 and older. In CAES, the institute found that Chinese Americans have a high prevalence of angle closure glaucoma as well as myopia. Despite being one of the largest minority populations in the US, there are no recent, population-based studies of age-related eye disease in African Americans—even though African Americans have a higher burden of obesity, diabetes, and

complications of diabetes than other racial and ethnic groups. The good news is, many of these eye conditions can be prevented and successfully treated to prevent vision loss and blindness, but the key is getting checked and catching it before the damage is irreversible. All participation is voluntary and the examinations are absolutely free. Full participation entails being interviewed by a field examiner at a convenient time for you and having your eyes examined at the AAEDS clinic located in the City of Inglewood by a fully licensed eye doctor. A summary of your results will be provided to which residents can take to their doctors for further examination. If you are an Inglewood resident and you’re interested in participating in this study, contact the Inglewood AAEDS Clinic located at 110 S. La Brea on the 4th Floor of the Inglewood One Stop Facility. The number to call is (323) 442-6453.

Kitchen or bathroom facelift Even if you can’t afford a full remodel, small changes that freshen up an outdated kitchen or bathroom can have a big impact. For a few hundred dollars, you can replace the faucet, hang new racks or shelves, and add new cabinet pulls and handles. Consider new paint, stain the cabinets, or visit manufactures’ Web sites to purchase new doors at a fraction of the cost of replacing the cabinets. If the countertop looks dingy, consider re-grouting and replacing chipped tiles, or shop for a remnant piece of granite or marble for a new countertop or backsplash.

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West Basin Municipal Water District Mourns Loss of Past Board Member and Board President Edward C. Little

est Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) was informed over the weekend of the passing of one of its most visionary Board members, Edward C. Little, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. One of Little’s most noteworthy achievements was his Board leadership in diversifying West Basin’s water portfolio following the Southern California drought in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Little, more commonly known as “Ed,” led the Board effort to begin both wastewater recycling and water conservation as additional sources of locally-controlled water. “We are extremely thankful for Ed Little’s dedication, vision and leadership in the water community and at West Basin. He was a true friend and will be greatly missed. His contributions to Southern California’s water reliability through West Basin and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) will live on for decades and decades to come,” said Donald L. Dear, President of the West Basin Board of Directors. Recognizing his efforts, the West Basin Board of Directors in 2007 renamed its water recycling facility the Edward C. Little Wa-

Edward C. Little ter Recycling Facility in honor of his dedication to West Basin and its constituents. The facility is the largest of its kind in the world and is one of six recycling centers in the world designated by the National Water Research Institute as a National Center for Water Treatment Technologies. Little’s long-term vision has also contributed to the research and development of ocean-water desalination through the operation of a pilot plant in El Segundo and a full-scale Temporary Desalination Demonstration facility in Redondo Beach, Calif. Little’s involvement in water be-

County Leaders to Dedicate New Mental Health Center at MLK Medical Center

ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10am next Wednesday, August 27 to introduce the South Los Angeles community to the new Mental Health Urgent Care Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Campus. The facility is located at 12021 South Wilmington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Mark Ridley-Thomas, L.A. County Supervisor; Dr. Marv Southard, Director, L.A. County Department of Mental Health; Dr. Mark Ghaly, deputy director, L.A. County Department of Health Services; Luana Murphy, chief executive officer, Exodus Recovery; and Jo Helen Graham, mental health advocate will participate in the ceremony. The Mental Health Urgent Care Center, which opens to the public September 2, will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will offer a variety of services including

psychiatric evaluation and assessment, crisis intervention, medication support and medication management. Additionally, individuals and families can receive treatment and preventive counseling for alcohol and drug dependency; screening and referrals to other community resources. The primary focus is on serving the indigent and Medi-Cal patients. However, no one will be turned away. The center will be run by Exodus Recovery, Inc., which has been providing psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment services in Southern California since 1989. The Urgent Care Center brings additional medical services to the Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Campus, which already includes the MLK Outpatient Center and Center for Public Health. The hospital is scheduled to open next year.

gan in 1954 working on the election to annex Culver City to West Basin and in the 1960s serving on the County Water Resources and Reclamation Advisory Commission with two other water industry icons, Joe Jensen and William Farquhar. Ed Little was appointed to the West Basin Board of Directors in 1989 and retired just prior to completing his fifth term of office. He represented Division IV, which includes the cities of Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, West Hollywood and the unincorporated areas of Lennox, North Ladera Heights, Del Aire, Topanga, View Park and Windsor Hills. Little also served as one of West Basin’s representatives to the MWD Board of Directors for 14 years. During his MWD tenure the agency developed and constructed some of the most historic water projects in Southern California including the Diamond Valley Lake reservoir, the Inland Feeder Project and the Quantification Settlement on the Colorado River. Little owned and operated the Ed Little Auto Service in Culver City since 1951, which is still in operation today. In 1992, the Ed Little

Auto Service was recognized by the Culver City Chamber of Commerce as one of the three outstanding businesses in Culver City. He was also a former Culver City councilman. Little was a native of Los Angeles and served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Southern California and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. Little was twice elected Board President. Little is survived by this wife Helen and children Bob, Linda, Patti and Cassandra, and his brother Bob. West Basin Municipal Water District is a wholesale water district that serves nearly a million people in 17 cities and unincorporated areas throughout its 185-square mile service area. West Basin is reducing its dependence on imported water through its Water Reliability 2020 program that will double conservation, double recycled water production and add desalted ocean water to its portfolio by the year 2020. Visit www.westbasin.org to learn more.

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Hollywood Park Focus of Council Meeting By Veronica Mackey

ublic hearings were held to introduce an ordinance that would approve zone changes to facilitate construction on the Hollywood Park Tomorrow Project. One major change would be the relocation of Hollywood Park Casino. The card club, which is the only remaining attraction on the 238-acre property will get an upgrade and relocate on the site. Councilman Ralph Franklin explained that—in addition to needing upgrades--retail stores are planned for the corner of Century Blvd. and Prairie Ave., which would block visibility of the casino: “It is critical that the players have access to the casino. There will be a seamless transition. They will not demolish the current casino until the new casino is built.” “I think it’s great to have a new casino and I think it’s great that it’s

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visible,” Mayor James Butts said. The project will also include open space, mixed use, commercial and recreation, residential, and civic space. A hotel with less than 100 rooms, shopkeeper and live/ work units are also planned. City Planner, Chris Jackson presented a detailed update of the developer’s vision for the property. Currently, changes are being pro-

posed to change street dimensions within the complex, and make amendments to residential and commercial parking areas. A woman commented on the beautiful vision of the project, but wanted to know, “Who in Inglewood would be able to afford to live there? It seems high-end. It seems like it would be a closed community.”

There were conflicting opinions over how much the City of Inglewood should be involved in the development. Some residents felt the development has moved forward without public input. Councilman Franklin wanted to clear up misinformation. “When I hear the government should stay out of the development, it’s ludicrous.” He explained the City still depends on revenue from Hollywood Park Racetrack, although it was closed last year. He added that, “This is not a gated community, but an open community. There will be some amenities for the homeowners that won’t be open to the public, and rightfully so.” Regarding the perceived lack of public information, Councilman and former Planning Commissioner George Dotson said, “When anybody gets up here and tells me (Continued on page 11)

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We’ve Seen Ferguson Too Many Times Before

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly L.A. case, Chief Beck admits the officers crossed the line. That’s more than most police chiefs will ever admit. Police harassment and brutality is nothing new to African Americans. But the current wave of high profile shootings is bringing to light what black folks have been saying all along. Black males are disproportionately murdered by police even when they are unarmed. Police are committing hate crimes, sometimes making up stories to justify them, and walking away free. Beaird, who happens to be white, evaded police after being repeatedly asked to surrender. Brown and Montgomery, both black, were killed and injured after they surrendered. There are some who say police need to be monitored more closely. It always comes down to the word of the police against a citizen (and in these cases, that citizen cannot speak for himself). Are more cameras the answer? Today, everyone has some sort of recording device. And remember, citizen reporters have had access to their own personal cameras for at least 20 years (Remember Rodney King?). The solution to stopping violence against citizens is difficult because it involves a change in attitude, not just behavior. That fact is still under “investigation.”

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y now, the brutal acts by police in Ferguson, Missouri in response to protests over an unarmed black teen being shot 6 times by a white officer are well known. The city has turned into a police state, with many citizens forced off the streets and threatened with arrests if they try and record what is occurring. Civil rights are being violated left and right, while Michael Brown’s family seeks justice. It was reported that a video was released of a young man (alleged to be Michael) robbing a store. The family wasn’t even given the chance to see the tape before it was leaked to the public. Even as protestors and media were expressing their anger against police, another shooting occurred a few days later just 4 miles from where Brown was killed. A 23 year-old black man in St. Louis, was shot after police say he brandished a knife at close range and would not surrender. While all eyes were on Ferguson last week, the Compton chapter of the NAACP called for a federal investigation into the July 14 beating by sheriff’s deputies of a mentally disabled man at a city park. The victim, Barry Montgomery, 29, was reportedly beaten for 25 minutes while he was handcuffed. Paulette Simpson-Gipson, president of the Compton branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said Montgomery suffered permanent injuries, including facial fractures, a fractured eye socket, and seven broken ribs, along with other injuries. Today, the L.A. Times reported a $5 million settlement was awarded to the family of Brian Newt Beaird, who was killed by police after leading LAPD officers on a high-speed car chase. After crashing into a vehicle, Beaird got out of the car with his hands up and walked with his back toward the officers. Gunfire then erupted. The entire incident was captured on television. LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck said after seeing the videotape the settlement was just. The L.A. City Council voted 12-2 in favor of the settlement. Although no amount of money can bring back his son, the senior Mr. Beaird is dying of cancer, and decided to settle. He doesn’t want the case to linger beyond his death. While every case mentioned is clearly a tragedy, at least in the

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Inglewood Officials Support Small Business Seminar

Four Inglewood Mayoral Candidates Will Be on the Ballot

he filing deadline has closed to get on the ballot for Mayor of Inglewood. If you missed your big chance, you’ll have to wait another 4 years! Election Day is November 4, 2014. So who will get your vote for Mayor of Inglewood?

Mayor James T. Butts

The Inglewood Small Business Seminar presented by Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the California Board of Equalization, on August 14, 2014, at the Inglewood Library, provided more than 250 business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with information and resources that will help them grow their business. Pictured above, from left to right are Inglewood City Council member Eloy Morales, Mayor James Butts, Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome Horton, City Clerk Yvonne Horton, City Council Member Ralph Franklin and Council Member Alex Padilla.

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James T. Butts, Jr. (Incumbent) Mayor of Inglewood since 2011, Butts’ previous experience includes 39 years in public safety, municipal government, and education; serving as Santa Monica’s Chief of Police (1991-2006), and a police officer in Inglewood for 20 years. Butts also served as Assistant General Manager for Los Angeles World Airports (2006-2010) responsible for Public Safety and Counter Terrorism, with a budget of $116 million, and 1,100 employees. In his first term as mayor, Butts has focused on revitalizing Inglewood, bringing The Forum back to life with Madison Square Garden; increasing the number of public safety officers, lowering crime rates; developing more residential and commercial space, including current redevelopment of the Holly wood Park Tomorrow Project. Mike Stevens After serving two years on the Inglewood Council, Stevens lost his District 1 Seat to George Dotson in 2013, and recently lost his bid for the 62nd Assembly District. He is a business owner. (Continued on page 7)

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Inglewood Mom, Bodybuilder Takes on $10,000 ‘Skull Challenge’ By Veronica Mackey

aunya Taylor ain’t no joke. The 5’7”, 150 lb. Inglewood bodybuilder and skydiver “threw down” recently as a contestant on the competitive series, “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge,” literally dragging her opponent through the mud. “I love to get my butt kicked,” she laughed. The show, which continues with an all-new episode on Sunday, August 24th at 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT, is the brain-child of wrestling icon Steve Austin. The 10-episode series pits elite ath-

a casting company told her about the show. Now, 41,Taunya said she is in the best shape of her life. She teaches “Insanity” workouts, Turbo Kicks, Pilates, spinning, and yoga. Making fitness big in her life is as much for Taunya’s benefit as for her students. “Working for Children’s Services was very stressful,” she said. “It was my health and wellness that kept me there for 15 years. Being active has been my go-to thing for maintaining youthfulness and sanity.”

Steve Austin letes against everyday men and Taunya learned early women in the ultimate test of in life that working out strength, stamina and wit. Each is not optional. “When episode features eight contestants I was 18, my cholesin head-to-head battles, until the terol was 240. That was last man or woman standing earns my first wake-up call. I the right to take on the tough- looked fit, but my insides est obstacle course in America were all jacked up.” created by Austin himself, the Even health condi“Skullbuster,” for a chance to win tions are sometimes not $10,000. enough to get people “off So what made Taunya want to the couch,” Taunya said. go for such a daunting challenge? Her advice is to get real “I’ve always been adventure- with yourself about fitsome. Getting out of my com- ness, don’t listen to your fort zone has always been a part feelings and find someof me, and I don’t know who thing you like to do. doesn’t want to be on TV,” Tau“Some people don’t nya said. A friend who works for like to move. Let’s just

Four Inglewood Mayoral Candidates Will Be on the Ballot (Continued from page 6) Gil Mathieu Matheiu is a long time community activist and former business owner. Sandie Crisp Crisp is an advocate for disabled citizens, and has a background in the entertainment industry. If you have moved since the last election, you will need to

re-register. The registration deadline is October 20, 2014. If you have any questions about the election, polling places or candidates, call the Inglewood City Clerk at (310) 412-5280 or visit the City website at www.cityof inglewood.org.

Taunya Taylor be real. Don’t fool yourself into brain. “To get off the couch, just start thinking you’re going to like it. It moving. Stand up and move. Stand up (working out) starts off as this fairy and sit down 20 times.” tale ideal. You start doing it, and you An Inglewood resident for almost don’t like it. If you do it anyway, 10 years, Taunya is a wife and mother then your emotions catch up with the of two. If she wins the $10,000, she behavior, and you enjoy what you’re plans on taking the family on a long doing. You don’t tell the doctor ‘I overdue vacation. don’t feel like taking my medicaCatch a clip of Taunya in action on tion. You take it anyway.” CMT.com. A good “trick” is just to bypass the

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6 Health Tips Every Boomer and Senior Should Know Before Traveling

arvin Mallon, 86, and his wife, Reva, know how important it is to plan ahead before embarking on a long journey—especially when it comes to their health. During a road trip through the United States and Canada, Marvin needed regular hormone injections to treat his prostate cancer. Thanks to his physician, the Southern California grandfather was able to receive his treatment during a stopover in Helena, Montana. “I was miles away from my doctor, and Kaiser Permanente saw to it that I was taken care of,” said Mallon. “Older adults usually have several health concerns,” said Jose Dryjanski, M.D., a travel medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. “They should consult with their doctor or a travel clinic before going on a long trip. Being prepared is the key to staying safe and healthy.” Dr. Dryjanski offers six basic health tips for a less stressful trip. 1. Get vaccinated. Learn what

a plane or in a car. Sitting for long periods of time can cause vein and pulmonary clots. 5. Prevent falls and injuries. It’s easy to fall while traveling. You can stumble on a curb while sightseeing, or trip in your unfamiliar hotel room. Walk carefully, and make sure your room has proper lighting and a clear path to the bathroom— free of telephone cords, bags and suitcases. 6. Protect against mosquito bites and sun damage. Mosquito bites can transmit diseases such as malaria. Wear clothing that covers vaccines are needed. You may need tes, check with your airline about your skin, and use insect repellant shots to protect against pneumonia, travel restrictions regarding insulin, approved by the U.S. Environmenmeasles, meningitis, polio and oth- insulin syringes and blood glucose tal Protection Agency. Prevent sun er diseases. To develop immunity, testing supplies. damage by using sunscreen with a vaccines need to be given four to 3. Drink bottled water, and sun protection factor of at least 30. six weeks before your trip begins, avoid raw food. Stay hydrated. If If you’re traveling abroad, find out so plan accordingly. you’re traveling in a developing in advance whether your health plan 2. Remember to take your country, drink bottled water and covers you. Kaiser Permanente memmedication. Refill your prescrip- bottled juices only. Avoid ice, ice bers are covered for emergency care tions before you leave. Bring a list cream, soft cheeses and raw vegeta- anywhere in the world. For more tips, of all your medications in case you bles. Bacteria found in these foods visit share.kp.org/travel. For queslose them or need medical atten- can cause diarrhea and vomiting. tions or advice about a specific condition. Bring important medicines in 4. Exercise often. Take stretch or tion, talk to your physician. a carry-on bag. If you have diabe- walk breaks, especially if you’re on Source: NewsUSA

Getting in Shape as We Age

ge has regularly been connected to weight increase and this might be credited to both, lifestyle progressions, and the changes that happen in our bodies. After the age of 30, your body starts to age. Your physical capacities start to decay with changes to your breathing conditions (declining as low as 38%), while your nerve impulse speed, likewise, decreases by 14%. There is also a lessening in bone muscle by 40%. However, if you get in shape, you can lessen aging signs.

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to change your inactive lifestyle to a healthier one. Indeed, studies demonstrate that you require around 150 minutes a week, which is about just 20 minutes a day. Remember exercising should not be unbearable or boring. You can begin with exercises that you enjoy. It is great to begin moderately to give your body time before getting into a new program. The following are a few tips to start you on your daily exercising activity safely. Start Moderate: You have to give your body some time to adjust in Start exercising routines. You can start It’s never too late to start and with exercising a few days a week you just need sometime every day rather exercising every day. Pro-

gressively increase the frequency and intensity of workout. Commit: You should make a proper schedule for a workout routine. Then, be fully committed to it. It should become everyday part of your life. Make exercise objectives and goals because they help to keep you motivated. Realize problem areas: As mentioned earlier, many things decline with age, and your exercise activity should be targeted at decreasing these symptoms of aging. Most individuals have diminished vitality levels, shortness of breath, less strength and nimbleness as they grow older. Take a shot at your

weaknesses. For instance, if being flexible is an issue for you, you might want to join in a yoga class to overcome this issue. Safety Tips Above all else, you need to get clearance from your doctor, and this is particularly important for individuals with prior health conditions. Understand the term, “no pain, no gain.” Although it is good to push your body for working out, understand its limits and hire a fitness trainer. Although there are a myriad benefits of exercising for younger gen(Continued on page 11)

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Business

Canada Opens Floodgates for Marijuana Investments in the U.S.

t’s a thorny subject, no matter whom you talk to or whether it’s in the U.S. or abroad. The debate over legalizing marijuana— be it medical or recreational—has raged for decades, and has only just started to see the seeds of fruition stateside. Now, however, Canada is weighing in on this controversial industry, by changing its production and distribution laws, making it legal for any licensed company to grow and ship medical marijuana to patients, and illegal for patients to grow their own. For their efforts, the country is seeing potential backers—both U.S. and Canadian—flocking to invest. “It’s a much different time than it was a year ago,” Mark Gobuty, the chief executive of Peace Naturals Project Inc., told the Wall Street Journal. “Before, it was a reputational risk. Today they’re lining up.” One company that is gambling that the industry will be as bountiful as its product is Medican(OTCQB: MDCN), a Las Vegas-based biopharmaceutical company.

hanks to a proliferation of inexpensive sensors, chips, cameras and other gizmos that can be tacked onto wannabe spy planes and helicopters, it’s easier than ever for technologists to build craft that fly themselves. The techies are sending the threeto-six foot wide drones, guided by computers, radios and soon cellphones, to survey fields, capture action shots from the air or follow them around to snap photos at optimal angles. A product designer in San Francisco has built about a dozen drones for $150 to $1,000 each. He says he spends at least 20 hours a week tweaking and flying them. He says drones have allowed him to capture some hard-to-get photos of the Bay Area, “including an image of himself on top of Corona Heights from far away.” Another hobbyist, pilots a drone as pedestrians watch in Berkeley. A product designer, who helped design the Flip video camera, is working on technology that allows the drones to be controlled via iPhones and Android devices. He also recently built drones with a fancy chip that can process inputs from three gyroscopes, three accelerometers and a compass. “We’re ahead of the phones,” he says, and adds that he prefers the helicopters to the airplanes, because they are

Medican is entering the market as a supplier to America’s northern cousin, and focusing on developing, distributing and marketing pharmaceutical-grade cannabis to the emerging global market. “The medical marijuana market in Canada will be worth roughly $120 million in its first year, and by 2024,

it could be worth as much as $1.3 billion,” says Ken Williams, CEO of Medican. “The time to get into this budding industry is now. If we don’t seize this opportunity, we will miss out on what we believe will be a very profitable market niche that is on the verge of exploding in the next decade.”

In the U.S., the market for legal marijuana—wherein 20 states currently allow medical marijuana use, and Washington state and Colorado allow recreational use -- could be worth as much as $2.5 billion by the end of this year, according to the marijuana industry research firm ArcView Group. As a side note: Colorado, which allowed recreational marijuana use at the beginning of 2014, took more than $7 million in tax revenue in the first two months. Currently, Medican has signed an agreement with International Herbs, Ltd. and LFG Advisory and Accounting, and it has committed to entering the Canadian market with a significant ownership stake in a large facility in New Brunswick. For more information about Medican and the investment opportunities it presents, visitwww.medicaninc. com. Source: NewsUSA

Drones Come to the Mainstream By Monty Henry

easier to test in his backyard. At Berkeley Marina, a software engineer at Walt Disney Co.’s Pixar Animation, takes his airplane drone and “quad-copter” out for a spin almost every weekend. His fanciest drone is equipped with a camera that allows him to see what it sees by wearing goggles. “It’s very similar to being in the air,” he says. The drone subculture in Silicon Valley reflects the widening use of unpiloted aircraft by the U.S. military and law-enforcement agencies. Some entrepreneurs are imagining businesses based on the gadgets, a brainstorm of some computer programmers, which would deliver a taco to a customer’s door. The growth and increased sophistication of the toy vehicles has raised questions about whether the technology should be in hobbyists’ hands. Privacy advocates, meantime, have raised concerns that drones could be used for surveillance. The FAA allows amateurs to fly drones for fun, as long as they stick to rules like not flying the machines over people and keeping their drones below 400 feet and in their line of sight. The FAA has said it plans to allow commercial use, “meaning businesses that deploy drones, such as the one designed to deliver a taco” in the coming years. Meanwhile, demand is increasing for instruction on how to build

a drone. A workshop for hackers in Oakland plans to hold sessions for building 10 to 20 drones in coming months. The president, who works on security communications for the Mozilla Foundation, says building a drone can be detailed, requiring soldering, other mechanical skills and uploading software to run the hardware. “If things go crazy, it will fly in your face,” He says of the devices. One of the trickiest steps is calibrating a drone to fly outdoors based on the wind and other variables, he adds.

Some say drone-building can become a business. In 2009, a drone evangelist co-founded a dronebuilding company in San Diego. The firm sells drone parts, such as electronic pilots and sensors. He says it is growing at 50% a year and has multi-millions in revenue. He likens the community of hobbyists to Silicon Valley’s Homebrew Computer Club in the 1970s, where Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak showed off their first personal computer. At the time, the future uses of comput(Continued on page 11)

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Albertsons Part of Card Data Breach (Continued from page 1) tified of the incident, we began working closely with SUPERVALU to determine what happened, Mark Bates, senior vice president and chief information officer , said in a statement. “It’s important to note that there is no evidence at this point that consumer data has been misused.” Although it has not yet been determined whether any cardholder data was in fact stolen, and there is no evidence to date of

any misuse of such data, AB Acquisition LLC is offering customers whose payment cards may have been affected 12 months of complimentary consumer identity protection services through AllClear ID. Customers may visit albertsons.com, acmemarkets.com, jewelosco.com, and shaws.com for further information about the incident and about complimentary consumer identity protection services being offered, or call AllClear ID at 1-855-865-4449.

Will You Suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease? Can You Prevent It?

our chances of getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease nearly doubles every five years after age 65. This is the current forecast. The longer you live, the better the chance of getting this disease. Studies show we are living longer. This is one reason Alzheimer’s cases are increasing. How can you delay its onset as long as possible? Maybe even prevent cognitive decay altogether? As you keep reading, you will see that it is possible to delay or eliminate the onset of cognitive decline. You will also see that you can reduce your risk for getting Alzheimer’s Disease. That is, if it is not caused by genetics. Studies point toward non-genetic causes as being avoidable. Are you worried about cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease? If so, you have good reason to worry. Cognitive decline can lead to dementia. Dementia is a

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brain disorder that affects a person’s memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Symptoms include not being able to think or speak clearly. If you have dementia, you will have trouble remembering recent events and learning new things. The longer you have dementia, the harder it will be to take care of yourself. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia in older people. Our independence and quality of life is linked to our ability to think, see, speak, and hear clearly. Will you be able to drive yourself to the doctor’s office? Will you need to depend on someone else to drive you to the grocery store? Will you remember if you took your medication? Will you over-medicate yourself by mistake and end up hospitalized? Will you be able to engage in sane social conversation with family and friends? Will you become a burden to your children? Have you thought about

how your life will be, as you get older? How do you envision yourself in your 60’s, 70’s, and beyond? You can decide not to think about it, and worry about it when the time comes. However, as with other health issues, that is not the best way to go about it. “When the time comes” is usually too late. As you know, if we take care of ourselves today, tomorrow will take care of itself. If we eat right and exercises now, we won’t become obese later. We can avoid or delay diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc. It turns out that physical exercise is not only good for general health; it’s also good for your brain. Physical exercise is a great way to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and cognitive decline. Exercise increases blood-flow to the brain, which brings it oxygen and glucose. Physical exercise increases breathing and your heart rate. This brings more blood to the

brain, which boosts energy creation and waste removal. Studies have shown that elderly women who walked regularly were less likely to experience age-related memory loss and other declines in mental function. The University of California at San Francisco reports that with every extra mile walked per week, there was a 13% less chance of cognitive decline. One way to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s Disease is by physical exercise. Another way is through cognitive exercise. Mental activity can also help reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. It strengthens connections between brain cells. This builds up brain cell reserves. Mental activity may even generate new brain cells. This goes against the old myth that after adulthood we cannot develop new brain cells. A study funded by the National Institute of Health found that brain training could improve memory,

reasoning, and processing speed. They also found that improvements lasted for five years. The great news is that brain training can’t hurt you. Unlike taking unproven supplements for your brain, which could do damage, any brain training you do will not harm you. However, to get the most out of your time and effort, you should verify that the brain exercise is clinically tested and proven. Using any brain-training product is better than using none at all. However, you should make sure you verify there are clinically proven results when you choose a product. Make sure they can deliver what they say they can deliver. I encourage you to investigate brain-training programs, I’m sure you will be glad you did. Will you or someone you love be one of the 35 million living with dementia? Do something now before it’s too late!

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Drones Come to the Mainstream (Continued from page 9) ers weren’t clear, he says, with the software applications materializing over time. “I think drones will go the same way.” Police departments and universities nationwide have obtained licenses from the FAA to use drones, according to data obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an advocacy group. You can buy or rent the same state-of-the-art surveillance and security equipment detectives, PI’s, the CIA and FBI use. Take back control! Getting in Shape as We Age (Continued from page 8) eration, it is equally important for older generation as well. Smith Baker maintains corporate blog updates. Professionally, he has amassed a considerable amount of experience which includes academic content on www. researchomatic.com.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) this has not been an open process… When they (developers) hired people to go to different block clubs to get information, this process is about as open as it gets.” Every third Thursday Hollywood Park holds an open meeting to discuss the latest developments, environment impact and related jobs. Stuart Bailey is concerned about the future impact of traffic on the city: “Right now we are in the baby infant steps but when we get to the major steps, we will need to have serious discussions.” An 83 year-old woman said, “We can’t stop the progress. We just have to get ready for the population explosion and I think we will be happy as a city and as a community.” Willie Agee, Inglewood Parks and Recreation Commissioner, said Hollywood Park is a dream come true for him, as he has been watching the project unfold for several years. The upcoming Video Music Award Show adds to his excitement: “Beyonce will be walking the red carpet at the Forum on August 24th. Is that progress? Yes!” “There are going to be changes that occur as we transition on to different phases of this process (but) know that we are doing our homework. This is something that is going to put Inglewood on the map for all the right reasons,” said Councilman Alex Padilla. Mayor James Butts defended the necessity of government involvement: “We have to make sure there is local hiring. Without government getting involved, there is no

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D at e s i n a u g u s t Ongoing Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave., (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required. August 23, 2014 Movies in the Park Grab your blanket and lawn chairs and head out to Darby Park for an outdoor family movie. The park is located at 3400 W. Arbor Vitae. Walt Disney Pictures’ ani-

assurance we get our share of the golden eggs. As far as who’s going to buy, it’s anyone who can qualify to live there.” Dotson announced the District 1 Town Hall Meeting will be held on Sept 20, from 10am to noon at First Church of God, 9550 Crenshaw Blvd. Dotson and Franklin gave shoutouts to Inglewood block clubs involved in scholarship programs over the weekend. Everyone agreed that Councilman Padilla’s “Discover District 2” event was a community hit. “We will present a check in excess of $3,000 to the Inglewood High School Jr. ROTC (fundraiser recipients),” Padilla said. He’s banking that his next event, the District 2 Picnic, will also go well. It will be held on Sept. 28 at North Park. Aside from the food, family and fellowship, vendors will be on hand to demonstrate park equipment, and discuss health and fitness. The council approved a number of actions including: • Additional funding for residential sound insulation • Installing heating and air conditioning units at Darby Park, including the conversion of 5 units to solar power • Permission for the afterschool recreation program to be held on Inglewood Unified School District Properties Mayor Butts was appointed the primary voting delegate to represent the City of Inglewood at the League of California Cities. Councilman Padilla will be the alternate representative.

mated film “Frozen” will light up the big screen and be shown on the South Lawn at Inglewood City Hall, located at One W. Manchester Boulevard. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The movie is free and begins at dusk. Bring ten recyclable items and receive a “free popcorn” voucher! Refreshments will be available for purchase. For additional information call the movie info line at (310) 4128880. August 23 & 30, 2014 Community Financial Workshop City Treasurer Wanda Brown will conduct 2 free community workshops about financial management. Topics include retirement planning, investing, home mortgages, first time home buying programs, reverse mortgages, tax savings, avoiding scams and more. Take advantage of the free wisdom offered by Inglewood’s top financial expert. Held from 1:30 to 3:00pm in City Hall, Community

Room A. For more information, call 310-412-5642. August 24, 2014 Video Music Awards For the first time in history the MTV Video Music Awards will be hosted at the Fabulous Forum. Inglewood residents, don’t miss out! There are still discounted tickets available. Tickets are $80 (plus fees) and available online at Ticketmaster.com. Make sure you use promo code CH90301 to get your discount. If you are purchasing tickets at the Forum box office, please bring your ID to verify you live within the following zip codes: 90301, 90302, 90303, 90305, 90308, and 90309. City employees must produce a City ID card at the box office or at the door if purchased via Ticketmaster. The Forum box office hours are Tuesdays - Thursdays 11:00am 7:00pm, plus event days 12 noon until 1 hour after the show starts. For more information, call the Forum at 310-330-7300.

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First Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed in Ferguson (Continued from page 1) down access to information has made matters worse. One lawsuit states members of law enforcement interfered in the plaintiff’s right to record interactions between police and demonstrators. It also said the plaintiff had to give up his “First Amendment right to record the actions unfolding on the street” or risk going to jail. The suit is calling for a restraining order to prevent law enforcement from making citizens stop recording. The second lawsuit says the right to peaceful assembly has been violated. It states that law enforcement in Ferguson forced demonstrators to move after standing more than five seconds on a public sidewalk. Once the first lawsuit was filed, law enforcement and the filer came to the agreement that police would not interfere with recording the protests. Reporters are being heavily targeted. Journalists are reportedly being ushered into a “press” area far away from the action, and asked multiple times to either turn their cameras or camera lights off. CNN Reporter, Don Lemon remarked, “Now you see why people are upset. They moved us over here, but we’re on national television. Imagine what they do to people who you don’t see on television, who have no voice. You’ve been standing here all day, exercising your right to protest. Then the po-

lice come and they don’t like what you say. The rules change and then they move you.” Lemon was pushed back several times by police as he made this statement. According to blogger Rebecca Rose (Jezabel.com), “Mustafa Hus-

was not something that required an ID in this country,” Rose writes. The draconian tactics of police to try and suppress protestors and reporters have only served to make the story bigger. It has blown up all over social media, as controversy tends to do. Justified Agita-

want witnesses…” On August 19, Twitter News posted this headline: “90 year-old woman arrested in Ferguson.” Hedy Epstein, a human rights activist and 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, was arrested in front of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s office in St. Louis along with seven other protesters. Epstein was (gently) escorted by police from the premises and charged with “blocking the entrance” of the building. A devoted activist all her life, Epstein said, “I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager. I didn’t think I’d have to do it when I was 90.” U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder came to Missouri to meet with Ferguson officials on Wednesday. He said the Justice Dept. will do its own investigation into the death of Michael Brown and possible civil rights violations, Meanwhile a blog has been created, specifically for the Ferguson situation, to keep people in the sein, a student contributing to the tor tweeted on August 19, “I’m live know. Keepupwithferguson.tumblr. volunteer-run KARG Argus Radio tweeting because there’s a media com “accumulate(s) all circulating and who was manning the station’s blackout.” internet information about what is live stream from West Florissant Rose wrote on her blog: “Via the I going down in #Ferguson in light Ave., is threatened at gunpoint by Am Mike Brown livesteam (http:// of the Michael Brown murder, and a police officer unwilling to be re- new.livestream.com), KARG Argus other similar shootings experienced corded on camera.” Radio, viewers watched as police by African Americans around the Huffington Post reporter Ryan fired rubber bullets into crowds country. Everyone needs to keep Reilly, who wasn’t even at the of unarmed citizens. We watched talking about it, everyone needs scene, was arrested at a McDon- as police advanced on a group of to keep the information flowing ald’s he was working out of. When peaceful demonstrators. I Am Mike and the flame alive. It’s the only he took a photo, an officer demand- Brown livestream reported police chance.” ed to see his ID. were demanding that they turn off “Last I checked, taking a photo their cameras. “Because they don’t

Pilot Business Solution Center for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor (RFP) FREE DONATION DROP OFF and DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT Saturday, September 6, 2014 Donation Drop Off - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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etro has released the Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a Pilot Business Solution Center (BSC) for the Crenshaw/ LAX Transit Corridor. The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain a consultant to implement, staff, and operate the BSC and implement an outreach solutions strategy. This procurement is in response to LACMTA’s Board Motion Number 79, Crenshaw/LAX Project Business Assistance Program, approved at the July 2014 LACMTA Board

meeting. The procurement process blackout period is expected to run from Wednesday, August 20, 2014 through Monday, October 6, 2014. The RFP is now available to download by visiting http://ebb. metro.net/ebb/. Any inquiries concerning this procurement action during the blackout period must be directed to and may only be answered by Lily Lopez, Senior Contract Administrator, at (213) 922-4639.

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