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November 14, 2013
Agents of Change
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By Akin Wally Smith, California Black Media
ith the state preparing to host an annual diversity conference, business and government insiders consider the question: When the California insurance industry gives, are Black communities the beneficiaries? On the eve of an annual diversity summit hosted by the California Department of Insurance, the insurance industry itself is taking careful stock of its littlenoticed impact on AfricanAmerican communities across the state. In a report released earlier this year, the industry’s increased profile in the African-American community was initially detailed in a report earlier this year, entitled “The Insurance Industry’s Impact on California’s Economy.” The 26-page study looked at a number of topics, focused on how the industry provides employment; contributes to California’s infrastructure; helps builds communities through procurement diversity; and
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California Department of Insurance conducts outreach through billion in annuity considclose ties to charitable non- erations, while insurers profit organizations. paid out $7.4 billion in According to the report, death benefits and another Californians bought life $8.4 billion in annuity payinsurance coverage worth ments. $332 billion in 2011, paid Furthermore, it also noted $14.5 billion in life insur- that insurers held $46 bilance premiums and $30.5 lion in California munici-
pal bonds at the end of 2011 and $19 billion in qualified investments through the California Organized Investment Network (COIN). In terms of jobs, the industry employed over 210,000 people with an annual payroll of $14.9 billion. The 2nd Annual Insurance Diversity Policy Summit, which will present an “Insurer Supplier Diversity Survey,” featuring reviews and forecasts on industry activity, takes place Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Department of Health Care Services, East End Complex-Auditorium, 1500 Capitol Ave., Sacramento. Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and the Insurance Diversity Task Force will lead proceedings, and its findings should be a major source of buzz for industry titans like State Farm, Farmers, AIG, Kaiser Permanente and Prudential, all of which may be represented at the summit. “Insurance is vital to eco(Continued on page 9)
The Immortal Forum
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By Thomas Bunn
t’s official! Thanks to Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Tnemec, manufacturer of the world’s most advanced line of protective coatings, I can draw, paint, and design using the newly named “Forum Red.” That’s right, the Fabulous Forum has its own color. Originally named California Sunset Red by the legend(Continued on page 10)
Mayor Butts with students. Photos by Thomas Bunn.
Desperation Ensues After Typhoon
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evastation has turned to desperation after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippine islands on November 8. Reuters reported that panic over shortages of food, water, medicine and supplies has resulted in looting and violence. The typhoon has been recorded as one of the strongest storms ever, turning cities and towns in the central Philippines into areas that are unrecognizable.
Chaos and anarchy has spread from local shops and warehouses to private homes. Reports of activities in the storm’s aftermath include: • Gunfire between security forces and armed men near a mass grave in worst-hit Tacloban in Leyte province people being • Eight crushed to death when looters raided rice stockpiles in a government warehouse in the town of Alangalang, causing a wall to collapse • Looters carting away (Continued on page 2)
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Everybody’s Talkin’ By Veronica Mackey
A new feature about topics in the news to get you involved in the conversation.
Should Street Food Vending Be Legal?
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push by L.A. Councilmembers Jose Huizar and Curren Price to make street vending legal could widen the door for microenterprises. According to the Wave, Huizar and Price introduced a motion on November 6 to legitimize street vending. They want city officials to report back in 90 days on a system to allow vendors that sell food and non-food merchandise to do so legally.
If passed, L.A. would join San Francisco and New York as a city that legitimizes street entrepreneurs selling food and merchandise. Merchandise is okay, but the bigger concern is food. Without the wherewithal (i.e. hot water) to prepare food safely, street food vendors can contribute to foodborne illness. Having access to sanitation and hygiene are critical to public safety. An article on KCET.org suggests L.A. take a lesson from Singapore. Food street vending became a serious health threat there in the 1960s. The problem was solved when the
government built outdoor food courts “with permanent facilities for cooking, food storage, preparation, and sanitary amenities like restrooms, sinks, and disposal receptacles.” The success of Inglewood’s Food Truck Fridays speaks to the popularity of street vending and its potential revenue building impact. Brick and mortar restaurants welcomed the mobile eateries and prof-
ited from the overflow of hungry customers. Advocates say vendors depend on street selling to feed their families. It is an honest profession even if done without a permit. From a business standpoint, selling food on the street makes total sense. Vendors are using city sidewalks paid for by tax payer dollars. L.A. might as well charge some form of rent. Is it a good idea to legalize street food vending? Should it be considered in Inglewood? Send your comments to veronica@inglewoodtoday.com.
Desperation Ensues After Typhoon (Continued from page 1) 33,000 bags of rice weighing 110 lbs. each Tacloban city administrator Tecson John Lim estimates 90 percent of the city has been destroyed, but only about 20 percent of residents have received aid. The aid has been rationed to 6 lbs. of rice and 34 ounces of water per household a day— which many say is not enough. Many of the needy turned to looting houses when warehouses became empty. “The looting is not criminality. It is self-preservation,” Lim told Reuters. To survive, residents have also begun digging up water pipes in their desperate need for water. Official confirmed deaths stood at 2,275 on Wednesday, with only 84 missing—a huge discrepancy from the 22,000 estimated by the Red Cross. The higher figure includes people who were missing, but have since been located. “Probably it will be higher because numbers are just coming in. Many of the areas we cannot access,” Gwendolyn Pang, secretary general of the Philippine Red Cross, told Reuters. Google, which has set up websites to help people share and look for information about missing persons during catastrophes, currently lists some 65,500 people as missing from the typhoon. The Person Finder website allows anyone to list a person missing and to search the database for names. But Google staff warned against reading too much into the data, pointing out that a similar website set up after the Japanese tsunami in 2011 listed more than 600,000 names, far higher than the final death toll of nearly 20,000. Mimicking the mad dash out of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of people in the Philippines were held back from leaving due to the airport’s inability to accommodate the travelers. There were not enough flights from Tacloban airport to cope with the exodus. Priorities for flights were given to military families. More the 670,000 people have been displaced by the storm and nearly 12 percent of the population directly affected, the United Nations said. The World Health Organization said teams from Belgium, Japan, Israel and Norway had arrived in the Philippines to set up field hospitals. The United States has also provided eight C-130 cargo planes for delivering aid, said Cabinet Secretary Almendras. How you can help: To help Typhoon Haiyan victims, contact the Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross, 3150 E. 29th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806, (562) 595-6341 or Google “Disaster Relief Organizations.”
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High Schools Invited to Participate in 3rd Annual Jerry HermanAwards
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he Nederlander Organization and Hollywood Pantages have extended an invitation to high schools in the greater L.A. area to participate in the 3rd annual Jerry Herman Awards, to be held Sunday June 1, 2014 at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tickets for this will go on sale Monday, March 31, 2014 for $20. The Jerry HermanAwards is a local celebration dedicated to recognizing, encouraging, and rewarding achievements and excellence in high school musical theatre. It is the local award ceremony for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy’s™, which will take place at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway in New York City on June 30, 2014. Every year two students are sent to New York to represent Los Angeles at the Jimmy’s to participate in a week long workshop and compete for the coveted Jimmy award, named after the owner of the Hollywood Pantages, James M. Nederlander. Instituted by the Nederlander Organization, the Jerry HermanAwards is an initiative to stimulate new partnerships between theatres and schools in Los Angeles, while engaging families in the activities of their children and building future audiences for performing arts. The Jerry HermanAwards will focus much needed attention on the meaningful work being done by today’s dedicated teachers and celebrate kids with wide ranging talents on and off the stage. High schools honored last year during the 2nd annual Jerry HermanAwards included Agoura High School, Arcadia High School, Chaminade High School, Cla-
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remont High School, John Burroughs High School, Martin Luther King High School, Milken High School, Oak Park High School, Ramon Cortines High School and Santa Susanna. The award for best musical was awarded to Hollywood High School’s production of “In the Heights.” Students Anthony Nappier from Arcadia High School and Natalia Vivino from Santa Susanna High School were named best actor and actress respectively; and were granted the honor of competing at the Jimmy’s. Other participating high schools included the Academy of Music at Hamilton High School, Calabasas High School, Charter Oak High School, El Camino High School, Fullerton Union High School, Huntington Beach High School, Irvine High School, Los Angeles High School of the Arts, Notre Dame Academy, University High, Ventura Community, Charter Early College High School and Walnut High School. How do I register my school’s production? Authorized high school representatives may register their musical theatre productions for consideration by visiting www.JerryHermanAwards.com and filling out the participation form. Much like Broadway’s Tony Awards™, during a designated judging period, each school’s production will be attended by designated judges who will rank each school’s production on a series of pre-determined criteria. About the Jimmy Awards™ The National High School Musical Theater Awards is a national celebration of outstanding student
achievement in High School musi- high school musical performers, vycal theater. Established by the Pitts- ing in the ultimate competition to find burgh Clo and Nederlander Allianc- the nation’s best young theatre stars! es, LLC, this program recognizes individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance, as well as honors teachers and their schools’ commitment to excellence in performing arts education. The 2012 National High School Musical Theater Awards were celebrated by PBS, which produced “Broadway or Bust,” a three-part documentary series that delved into the real life stories of America’s top
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Holiday Light Exchange November 18-20
outh Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has announced their annual Holiday Light Exchange. South Bay Southern California Edison customers will be able to trade in up to two working strings of old electricity-guzzling incandescent holiday lights for two new, energyefficient LED strings. Customers can exchange their lights November 18, 19 and 20 while supplies last at the South Bay Environmental Service Center, 20285 S. Western Avenue, Suite 100, in Torrance. The offer is limited to SCE customers. A utility bill or driver’s license is required for identification.
“For the last several years the SBCCOG, through their Environmental Services Center, has been helping South Bay residents to reduce their holiday utility bills and provide a safer source of holiday lighting through the Holiday Light Exchange. In fact, if all decorative light strings sold in America this year were Energy Star qualified, such as the ones we will be exchanging, we would save over 700 million kWh of electricity per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions from about 100,000 cars,” stated Dan Medina, SBCCOG Board Chair and Mayor Pro Tem of Gardena.
These Energy Star qualified lights can also last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent strands, are cool to the touch, reduce the risk of fire, and come in a variety of colors, shapes, and lengths. The exceptional qualities of LED lights make the Holiday Light Exchange a unique opportunity to introduce residents to their benefits including the light strands’ durability and efficiency, while improving the environment. The amount of electricity consumed by just one 7-watt incandescent bulb could power 140 LEDs —enough to light two 24-foot (7.3-meter) strings.
For more information call (310) 371-7222. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is a joint powers authority of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles that share the goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity throughout the South Bay and surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.southbaycities.org. Visit the South Bay Environmental Service Center web site (www.sbesc.com) for the latest activities, schedules and opportunities to participate in a greener South Bay.
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OP I N I ON / ED I TOR I A L
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As ‘UC’ Goes, So Goes California
hile we are a nation divided on many of the big issues of the day, there is broad bi-partisan consensus that our colleges and universities are a vital tool for expanding opportunity, unlocking our economic potential, and preparing our young people to compete in a global economy. The University of California (UC) is a case in point. Serving 200,000 students and four million patients annually1, UC is our state’s third largest employer2 and fourth largest healthcare delivery system.3 It is responsible for one in 46 California jobs, and nearly $50 billion in annual economic activity.4 It’s been said that as UC goes, so goes California. And things at UC need to change. Tuition has tripled over the last decade5, and UC has become increasingly financially reliant on out of state students—far too many of whom take their talents out of California after graduation. There are growing concerns about
By Jerome E. Horton, Chairman, California State Board of Equalization
Jerome E. Horton understaffing at the highly profitable UC Medical System, which has been levied millions of dollars in government fines and court ordered whistleblower settlements over deficiencies in patient safety in recent years.6 UC’s debt load has doubled.7 Risky investment and financial management strategies have needlessly cost the system hundreds of millions of dollars already.8 And while making deep cuts to
student services and patient care, UC has instead been spending outrageous sums on salaries, bonuses, and gold-plated perks for its growing legions of Executives. To date, UC has blamed everyone from the State Legislature to its custodial staff for its continuing financial predicament. In reality, this is smokescreen of UC’s real problem: a lack of focus, lack of urgency, and lack of accountability. Consider that even while tuition doubled since the economic crisis of 20089, the number of UC employees receiving larger salaries than the Governor of California has grown by 43%—to almost 8,00010. Since 2010, the number of UC pensioneers receiving annual payouts of $100,000 to $300,000 per year has swelled by 30% to more than 2,10011—and that number is rising. News headlines have chronicled other dubious priorities and rampant waste—from top-heavy bureaucracy and luxury travel for UC
management,12 to an expensive new logo that no one liked and $260,000 for a new spin doctor at UC Davis.13 In passing Proposition 30 last year, California taxpayers threw UC a lifeline—opening their own wallets to try and stem some of the financial bleeding that has been hitting UC students and patients the hardest. But in the absence of a real reform and an equally strong commitment to restore UC to the public service mission for which it was founded, taxpayers should have no illusions—Prop. 30 will prove itself to be about as effective as putting a band aid on a gaping hemorrhage. Hope springs eternal. In her first month on the job, new UC President Janet Napolitano has signaled a willingness to listen to these concerns. This is a welcome change in tone from her predecessor. But it has not yet led to a change in policy or UC’s financial priorities. (Continued on page 11)
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Around the Track…One More Time
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n the spring of next year, Hollywood Park Tomorrow with break ground on the new $2 billion mega mixed-use project. It’s going to be exciting watching what is now Betfair Hollywood Park racetrack transform itself into an upscale retail, entertainment and housing complex. It’s a city’s dream. To make way for this ambitious project, the park is ending its long standing horse racing operation. The park will officially close as a racing venue on December 22, 2013. Like drive-in theatres, horse racing has been so ingrained in the local landscape that no one dreamed it would ever end. Hollywood Park opened in 1938 and soon became the hot spot for celebrities. Everyone from Cary Grant to Alfred Hitchcock walked through the gates. Its celebrity status waned years later, but by then locals had adapted to the sport so much that the traffic was enough to keep the park filled with thousands of racing fans. The opening of Hollywood Park Casino in 1994 only enhanced the image of Inglewood as a respectable gaming community. Remember, back then the Forum was home to the Lakers and Kings, so the nickname, “City of Champions” fit the city perfectly. As Hollywood Park prepares to close its gates for good, many will think back with fond memories of watching the races. Some will smile thinking about the wages they made, and the fun they had
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Just Saying... Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly hanging out after the races. Horse racing has been steadily declining as a sport in recent years. But no one can argue that it had a good run. And the Inglewood horse racing venue will go down in history as one of the most celebrated, right beside Churchill Downs, home of the famous Kentucky Derby. When the last horse crosses the finish line, some will reminisce and lament that this 75 year-old tradition has ended. But I say, instead of quietly saying goodbye, why not join the party? Come out and give horse racing in Inglewood a big send off. Come out to the track and enjoy seeing Keldy run around one more time. Be part of history. There are few things that last 75 years nowadays so we should hold on to those things we enjoy for as long as we can. Bring your family and take pictures so you can say, “I was here.” Not everyone can say that.
Forum Job Fair
When you focus on the problem, it is difficult to see the blessing surrounding you; broaden your vision and see the solutions.
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Intersections Closed for Expo Track Laying Full weekend intersection closures in West LA are scheduled for Expo Line track installation. Exposition Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard are scheduled to close November 15 through 18, and Exposition Boulevard and Overland Avenue from November 22 through 25. For more information, visit buildexpo.org.
I-405 Construction Continues to Progress The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements project is 85% complete. The >nal Wilshire/I-405 connecting ramp will open in November; the entire project is scheduled to wrap up in mid2014. It’s adding a 10-mile northbound carpool lane and 18 miles of sound walls among other upgrades. Updated construction schedules and detours at metro.net/405.
dress for success! The Forum is looking to hire parking attendants, cashiers, ushers, bartenders, security officers, custodial workers, laborers, ticket takers, concession workers, and maintenance technicians. The Forum is an equal opportunity employer. The venue reopens Jan. 15, 2014.
The City of West Hollywood has completed its beauti>cation project along La Brea Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Romaine Street. The improvements include three new median islands, added green space, 40 new trees and 20 new pedestrian level lights. Metro provided $862,500 in funding for the $1.4 million project.
Metro Summit Draws 300 Small Businesses Local business owners and job seekers learned about opportunities related to the $2 billion Crenshaw/LAX light rail project at Metro’s Economic Summit. The Los Angeles Sentinel and Crenshaw Leadership Council co-sponsored the October 28 event. More information on opportunities with Metro at metro.net/deod.
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nglewood residents are encouraged to apply for open positions at the Fabulous Forum. There will be a job fair Nov. 21 from 11am to 3pm and Nov. 22 from 3pm to 7pm, at the Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., on Manchester and Prairie. Interviews will be conducted on-site. Bring your resume and
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Stop Stressing Me Out, Mom!
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Why Overparenting Hurts Kids…and How to Back Off (Part 2)
hile we parents may have the best of intentions, our frantic efforts to shepherd our children to happiness and success are making kids anxious and depressed. Princess Ivana shares eight “hovering recovery” tactics to help you back off… while still giving your kids what they need. Install a mental hover-meter. Like most habits, a tendency to be overprotective won’t vanish overnight. You’ll have to dial back your hovering by being mindful of your own parenting behaviors. When you catch yourself hovering, try to talk yourself into backing away (unless, of course, there’s a true emergency). “It may help to ask yourself why you feel the need to supervise so closely,” says Ivana. “Are you worried about what-ifs instead of something that’s actually happening? Also, be honest about the possible consequences of leaving your child to her own devices. If she makes a mistake, will she learn a valuable lesson from the experience? Is she likely to do serious damage if you don’t step in? Often, the answers
will make you feel better about being a little less hands-on.” Tone down the how-tos. Whether you mean for it to happen or not,
oversupervising and overinstructing your children sends the message that you don’t believe they can handle various tasks on their own. For example, staying in the driveway with your son for an hour as he learns to shoot hoops—correcting
his technique all the while—can actually undermine his self-assurance and take the fun out of the activity. Instead, a better strategy for build-
‘how-tos’ of life,” Ivana clarifies. “I simply mean that instead of pushing and focusing on mistake prevention, make sure your child knows that you believe he can figure out and accomplish things on his own. How? By stepping back more often and saying, ‘I don’t know. What do you think? Go ahead; try it. See if it works.’ “Be encouraging, and of course, stay available in case your child really needs your help,” she adds. “If he is having a hard time and decides to give up, it’s his choice. This can be a hard lesson for parents to learn, but your child will learn more from making his own choice than from making yours.” Praise children when they succeed. So, despite the reservations you may have had, you held your tongue and allowed your daughter to turn in her book report without ing confidence would be to shoot heavily editing it yourself. And to the basketball a few times with your your extreme pleasure, she came son, then leave him to practice on home with an A. Now is the time to his own. affirm, affirm, affirm! “I’m so proud “I’m not saying you can’t be in- of you! You put forth your best efvolved in your children’s activities, forts, and they really paid off.” (Continued on page 9) or that you shouldn’t teach them the
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Join us for one of our two JOB FAIRS: •Thursday, November 21st from 11am to 3pm •Friday, November 22nd from 3pm to 7pm. The Forum will be opening on January 15 of 2014. The Madison Square Garden Company has re-imagined the Forum to create a world-class entertainment venue that bridges its iconic past with today’s state-of-the-art technology and amenities. As a result, the Forum will be the largest and most important indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment.
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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A•Y
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Sweet Advice to Ease Coughs
ny family knows that a hacking cough can echo throughout the home and keep the entire house from getting a good night’s sleep. Plus, parents can be just as stubborn as children about taking the necessary cough medicine. A late-night wrestling brawl won’t ease the cough, but it will increase exhaustion and stress. The Mayo Clinic reports that the common cold is the leading reason why children miss school. It’s estimated that children catch six to 10 colds a year, while adults catch two to four, and coughing is a primary symptom. It’s also the symptom that most often prompts patients to consult a doctor. As explained by Dr. Jim LaValle, for healthy people, coughing is a useful reflex that keeps airways clear. However, coughing also spreads germs and interrupts sleep. This further weakens the immune system, which makes people more vulnerable to secondary infection.
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LaValle, clinical pharmacist and founder of LaValle Metabolic Institute (www. lmihealth.com/), offers three general tips for treating family coughs: Honey: Myth or truth? A study found in the “Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” affirms your suspicions: Grandma was right. A teaspoon nightcap of honey before bedtime seems to ease the cough so you sleep better. Honey is rich in antioxidants and soothes irritation. Opt for expectorants rather than suppressants. Coughs should be treated with an expectorant to clear out mucus. An expectorant encourages the body to get rid of phlegm quickly. Suppressants, on the other hand, suppress the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
and Drug Administration panel that questioned the safety and efficacy of these medications’ use in kids under six years old. LaValle recommends one of the safest over-thecounter options mixing honey and homeopathic medicines–Chestal. From the makers of Oscillococcinum (www.oscillo. com), a natural flu medicine trusted worldwide, Chestal is safe for everyone two years of age and older. Also available as Children’s Chestal, the child-friendly honey base soothes the throat while Read the labels. Manufacturers a blend of homeopathic medicines of decongestants, antihistamines loosens congestion. For more adand cough suppressants recently vice on relieving all types of comrelabeled these medications, in- mon coughs, explore www.chestal. structing parents not to use them in com. children younger than age four. The relabeling followed a U.S. Food
How Ageing People Can See More Clearly
taying active is key to a quality lifestyle, especially as we age. Hobbies and activities can be our life’s blood, whether it’s enjoying a live sporting event, frolicking while on vacation or just rendezvousing with friends for lunch and trading stories. But our health also plays a role, and there’s no denying you lose a lot of that “quality” if you can’t see clearly. If you’re like many adults over the age of 40 who find themselves struggling to focus on close objects or small print—including everything from smart phones and computer screens to restaurant menus—you may be developing a vision issue known as presbyopia. Presbyopia occurs over the natural course of aging when eyes gradually lose their ability to focus on close objects. Typically presbyopia hits adults around the age of 40 and requires some form of vision correction. Symptoms include headaches or excessive fatigue from close work, holding reading materials at arm’s length or expe-
riencing blurred vision at a normal distance. If those issues sound familiar, you should consult your eye care professional about vision-correction options. One such option to correct presbyopia—shown to be both comfortable and effective—is specially designed multifocal contact lenses. For instance, Air Optix
Aqua Multifocal contact lenses deliver clear vision while easily fitting into your daily routine. Remember the following advice when selecting multifocal contact lenses: Be patient: Keep in mind that your brain must learn how to adapt to a new prescription. Air Optix Aqua Multifocal contact lenses
are designed to help correct vision issues for all distances, both near and far, so correcting presbyopia takes time. Know what to expect: Don’t hesitate to ask questions so your eye care professional (ECP) can help you understand the fitting process and set appropriate expectations. Most professionals advise testing the contact lenses over one to two weeks for optimal satisfaction and comfort. All-day comfort is key: The material contact lenses are made of is important. Discuss this with your ECP to find lenses that are made of material that has demonstrated the ability to maintain its comfort even after the end of a month of use. To learn more about presbyopia, multifocal contact lenses or to download a coupon for a free trial of Air Optix Aqua Multifocal contact lenses, visit www.airoptix. com.
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Eight Elements of a Successful Online Marketing Plan
any small business owners know that they should develop an online presence, but they’re unsure of what to do and where to start. Annie Tsai breaks this process down into eight understandable—and doable—elements. The technology takeover is here. As a small business owner, you know you can’t fight it anymore. Whether you’re excited, apprehensive, or both, you’ve decided that the best thing for your business is to get tapped into the opportunities available to you online. But where do you even start? From building your own website to setting up social media profiles, joining directories, advertising, and more, your digital checklist is more than a little overwhelming. “One of the main challenges small businesses face in terms of influencing—or even joining—the online social conversation is that there is simply so much information out there,” acknowledges Tsai, author of The Small Business Online Marketing Handbook: Converting Online Conversations to Offline Sales (Wiley, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-118-61538-6, $25.00). “It’s difficult to know where to start, where to focus, and where to invest the marketing dollars and time you have. And as you may suspect, the stakes are fairly high: If
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ere’s a secret—job placement isn’t a matter of inclusion, but one of elimination. In today’s economy, recruiters are deluged with resumes and have to funnel them through pre-set filters designed to separate the competition. On average, a recruiter spends only 30 seconds reviewing each application, meaning if you aren’t marketing your skills correctly, not only are you not getting hired, most times your application won’t even be seen. Joe Weinlick is Vice President of Marketing for Beyond.com, a career network that allows people to search thousands of jobs and manage their careers. His company connects job seekers to avail-
you don’t connect with consumers in the right ways and invest in the right social channels, your efforts could very well have no impact— or worse, a detrimental effect—on your business.” Don’t panic, though. The fact that you’re a small business owner, not an online marketing guru, isn’t a death knell for your digital future. In fact, says Tsai, it’s a huge advantage. “Think about it: You’ve gotten as far as you have by focusing on what you know and honing your area of expertise,” she points out. “As you’ve bootstrapped your business, you’ve had to synthesize a lot of new information, and you’ve had to frequently learn by doing. By using those same skills, you can gradually wade into online waters (no need to jump headfirst into the deep end!) and successfully dot.com your business.” In her book, Tsai offers a comprehensive explanation of how small businesses can carve out a space within the online scene, connect with consumers, and market to them in order to grow. Here, she shares eight specific tactics to help you establish and grow your company’s online presence: Clean out the skeletons in your online closet. If you’re a newcomer to the Internet scene, you may
be surprised to find that it’s already familiar with you. Specifically, one of many online business directories has probably pulled your physical address and other information together into what’s called a “skeleton profile.” The problem is, many skeleton profiles contain inaccurate or incomplete information. The same website (such as Google, Bing, or Yelp) might even have two or more different profiles for the same business. “That’s why your first task should be simply searching for your business on various online business directories (like Citysearch and Google),” Tsai says. “Make a list of the skeleton profiles you find and note any changes that need to be made. Most online directories will allow you to log in and claim your page. From there, you can report and correct any errors and merge duplicate pages. As you’re working, make sure that every online entity you manage displays your business information in exactly the same way to avoid accidentally creating more duplicates. Taking ownership of your preexisting online identity reduces confusion for potential shoppers, encourages existing customers to write reviews for you on the correct page, and reduces the amount of administrative work you’ll need
to do to monitor and manage your online reputation over time.” Set up an online storefront… As you first develop your online presence, you may not have much free time or extra money to devote to this task. That’s okay—according to Tsai, it’s perfectly fine—even advisable—to take a minimalistic approach when building and furnishing your online storefront (i.e., your website). Bells and whistles aren’t nearly as important as making sure your website is professional, accurate, and representative of your offline storefront experience in terms of general tone and branding. “Specifically, your site needs to convey reliable, accurate, and upto-date information,” she states. “It should have a prominently displayed way to contact your business that allows browsers to easily get in touch with you if they want to. It should also have a troublefree way for customers to read and write testimonials or reviews about the service or product you provide. “Most importantly, your website needs to have the right keywords (and enough of them) located throughout the main and secondary site pages to ensure that you’ll rank in the first few pages when prospective customers are searching (Continued on page 9)
How to Get Hired able positions, but stresses that the process doesn’t stop there. “Picture the hundreds of people applying for a job seated in the same auditorium,” said Weinlick. “Now picture that you’re one of the few standing up. Who do you think will get noticed first?” Here are five recommendations from Beyond.com to improve your job search: 1. Play the Part. A recruiter works with the same job description that is posted online, and if you’re not using the same language, a communications gap can develop. Treat the job description like your compass, and use it to guide each answer by tailoring your wording to match theirs.
2. Get Noticed. This is the hardest part, as it’s difficult to stand out when others have similar qualifications. Think about your unique qualities, and lead with them. Don’t wait until the end; the recruiter might never get there. 3. Get Feedback. Every time you apply for a job, strive for the perfect application. Clean up grammatical errors, cut unnecessary words, and focus on details. Send your materials to colleagues for advice, and take advantage of other resources, like a free resume critique from Beyond.com that can catch any errors. 4. Follow Protocol. Submit only what the job posting requests. This will show that you can follow di-
rections. Don’t lie about experience; rather relate the experiences you have, and show how they apply. The candidates who follow the rules and look the best throughout the process have an advantage. 5. Nail the Interview. At this point, the hardest part is over, but you’re still the underdog. Be scrappy. Focus on remaining present during the interview. Research the company and your profession. Browse news outlets, like News and Advice on Beyond.com, to stay current on your profession. To receive a free resume critique from Beyond.com, visit www. beyond.com/resources/resumewriting. Source: NewsUSA
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Statin Drugs Can Improve Vascular Health
here are many benefits for patients with all types of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) when they take statins. Side-effects are relatively rare, and there are many varieties of statins available that allow careful selection for the best statin for each individual patient. Statins lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, which reduces the rates of stroke, heart attack, and atherosclerosis of leg arteries. Data suggest that statins beneficial effects go beyond simply lowering the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood stream. They stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, making sudden rupture that causes stroke and heart
attack less likely. They also lessen inflammation within the artery by improving the function of cells that line the inside of the artery. This likely leads to a lower chance of sudden thrombosis of any artery affected with artherosclerosis. Even patients who have previously had a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, or a stent benefit in survival and protection from other cardiac events by taking statins. And patients who take these drugs while undergoing surgery or intervention for cardiac or vascular problems have a noticeably lower rate of complications during the surgical time period. Few adverse effects of statins
have been recorded since their introduction 40 years ago. However, the effects can be severe, and it is important to know the potential down-side of these drugs. In rare circumstances, statins can cause liver damage. There are no symptoms with liver damage, so doctors do frequent laboratory tests when use of a statin is started to closely monitor liver function. Statins can also cause a wide range of muscle injury. In its worst form, myositis results from statin use. This rapid muscle destruction can lead to kidney failure. This side-effect is rare, but muscle pain and cramps are frequent and far less serious sideeffects of statins.
If your doctor prescribes statins, follow their advice for laboratory tests. If your atherosclerosis leads to vascular disease, see a vascular surgeon. Today’s vascular surgeons are the only specialists who are skilled in all vascular therapies. They are comprehensively trained in medical, endovascular (minimally invasive), and surgical therapies. Vascular surgeons are the experts who provide the best diagnosis and treatment for vascular conditions. To learn more about your vascular health and to find a vascular surgeon, visit the Society for Vascular Surgery’s website at www.VascularWeb.org. Source: NewsUSA.com
Stop Stressing Me Out, Mom! (Continued from page 6) “Admire, congratulate, and encourage when your children accomplish something on their own,” Ivana instructs. “Hug and kiss them, too! Through your actions and your words, you should let your children know you believe in them. Just make sure that you’re not handing out empty praise. Compliments and applause should be tied to an accomplishment, a goal reached, a value lived out, etc.” Show vulnerability. As Ivana has pointed out, one of the (many) reasons why we overparent is because we want to save our children
from the pain and disappointment that accompany errors. However, a tendency to prevent children from making mistakes is often accompanied by a tendency to downplay your own. In addition to depriving your children of the opportunity to learn valuable lessons, this environment can also inadvertently teach them that nothing less than perfection is acceptable. “Since perfectionism sets kids up for stress, low self-esteem, fearfulness, and more, a big part of ‘hovering recovery’ is teaching kids that errors and slip-ups are not sources of shame,” Ivana says. “It won’t be fun, per se, but it’s important to
model to your children that mistakes are a part of life, and that your response to them can be just as powerful as the actions and decisions that caused you to slip up in the first place. “When you say you’re sorry or admit that you’ve been wrong, you are teaching your children humility, as well as how to behave gracefully under pressure,” she continues. “But don’t stop there—allow your kids to see how you correct your errors. Explain that when things go wrong instead of right, one still has the power to create good from the situation. Then—and this is the hardest part—allow your kids to
make their own mistakes. As one of my heroes, Einstein, said, ‘A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.’” Ivana is the author of A Simple Guide to Pregnancy & Baby’s First Year, which was co-written with her mother, Magdalene Smith, and her sister, Marisa Smith. Their blog, Princess Ivana—The Modern Princess (http://princessivana.com) is a blend of humor, practical advice, and lifestyle tips on the essentials. Ivana is also a featured blogger on Modern Mom (http://www.modernmom.com/users/modernprincess).
Dot-coming Your Business (Continued from page 8) for what you offer. Think about the terms customers might use when searching for a business like yours. For instance, if you own a heating and cooling repair company, you’d want to sprinkle words and phrases like ‘central heating,’ ‘A/C repair,’ ‘HVAC,’ ‘broken heater,’ etc. into your website’s copy.” And monitor the neighborhood. One of the most exciting—and most frightening—aspects of the Internet is that it opens up a constant conversation among businesses, existing customers, and potential customers. Consumers who have used your product or service can publicly post glowing reviews or scathing criticisms, neither of which you can completely control, and both of which can have a marked effect on your present and future success. “That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on what’s being said about your business, both on and off your website,” Tsai says. “Positive and negative online feedback is valuable, because each gives you real-time feedback about what’s working and what’s not. Plus, while you often can’t erase negative feedback, you can post information informing consumers how you have
addressed the problem. Often, you can even apologize to the original poster directly. An easy way to track what’s being said about your business is to set up Google alerts, which will send you emails when your business name, your name, or any other relevant search term is found on the web.”
losses. The 1994 Northridge earthquake was the most costly one in U.S. history and the fourth most expensive ever, with insurance claims of $23.9 billion in 2012 dollars. Furthermore, the state is home to seven out of the 10 costliest earthquakes and eight out of the 10 costliest wildfires. Meanwhile, the survey noted targeted efforts from the industry to impact underserved communities. For instance, Impact Community Capital (IMPACT) was established by leading insurance companies to build affordable multifamily housing, healthcare, childcare and community facilities and help assist in the growth of small businesses. IMPACT’s 10,000 affordable housing units include Seasons at Compton, a multifamily project that consists of 84 one and two-bedroom units, which are restricted to seniors, and 32 of these units are designated for developmentally disabled seniors and senior caregivers. Outside of Sacramento, black business leaders are also taking a close look at the industry’s contributions to the African-American community. “I think the industry is a very good partner with our local communities,” said Mike Stewart, who serves on the board of the Carson
Chamber of Commerce. “I’ve been very impressed with Kaiser Permanente’s work with local chambers. They just opened a new one thousand square foot facility in Carson. I know that State Farm is moving into our area and Allianz is doing a lot of annuities, which provides long-term care for our elderly.” Armen Ross, who this year was elected president of the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce in historically black South Los Angeles, disagreed. “I don’t think the industry is doing enough in our community,” he said. “[For instance] we are still faced with restrictions when we want to get car insurance,” he said. “When I moved from San Bernardino to the Crenshaw District my rate doubled and I recently experienced bought my grandson a car. He couldn’t get insurance; he had to go with one of the smaller companies and he’s paying over $2,000 a year for liability coverage.” However, Ross did commend the industry for its charitable giving to some of the more big-profile nonprofits in the community, but urged them to do more. “There are many groups that do the same or even more defined work that are not aware of the grants that are out there. I think the industry could do a better job in getting the word out.”
Agents of Change (Continued from page 1) nomic development. It takes insurance to drive a car, buy a home, start a business or hire an employee,” said Mark Sektnan, president of the Association of California Insurance Companies. Furthermore, Sektnan drove home how the state benefits from industry investment. He added: “The investment by insurers into municipal bonds makes it possible to build roads, schools bridges and many critical community improvement projects. Many Californians benefit through more available jobs, better communities and redeveloped neighborhoods.” Of course, from a general point of view given California’s climate and weather patterns, property/casualty insurance companies maintain reserves and surplus to cover both standard and catastrophic
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LEG A L NOT I CES CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA REQUEST FOR BID RFB-0064 TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE DUE: December 4th, 2013 at 11:00 am in THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED ON THE 1st FLOOR OF INGLEWOOD CITY HALL ONE MANCHESTER BLVD., INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Contact Person During Bid Period: Michael Tate, Procurement and Contracts Coordinator (310) 412-5266 RFB-0064 CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BIDS (Specifications and Conditions Governing Award) The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of qualified “TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE” as specified in this document. Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the City of Inglewood, The Office of the City Clerk, Ingle wood City Hall 1 st Floor, with the designation of the project “ TWOWAY RADIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE” appearing thereon. The City Council reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any bids and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from and after the date bids are opened and announced. The following conditions and terms apply: 1) The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 2) Attached are detailed specifications and conditions for bid submission. 3) You must execute your contract within ten (10) days after the City mails it. If the contract is not executed within ten (10) days, the City reserves the unilateral right to cancel it. 4) If any provisions of the contract are violated, the City, after suitable notice, may cancel the contract and make arrangements to have the products and or services supplied by others. Any extra cost to the City will be paid by the vendor. 5) Bids may be obtained from the Purchasing Division located on the 8th floor of City Hall, or call (310) 4125266. 6) All bids must be for specific amounts. Any attempt to qualify prices with an ‘escalation clause’ or any other method of making a price variable, is unacceptable. Bid shall be valid for ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of bid. 7) The City reserves the right to add or subtract quantities and/or services based on the unit prices/unit lump sums so indicated as its budgetary needs may require. Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California Dated at Inglewood, California This 14th Day of November, 2013.
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 216930 The following Person is doing business as:
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 233823 The following Person is doing business as:
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 222595 The following Person is doing business as:
1. ST EUGENE COLLEGE 2. IGBO FAMILY SOURCE Located at: 6824 La Tijera Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045
Wortham’s Adult Res. Care Facil Velma’s Guest Home A Healthier Choice Day Program Bernice’s Senior Retreat Facility Located at: 2709 W. 109th St., Inglewood, CA 90303 P O Box 5417, Inglewood, CA 90310
Pearl Whites Located at: 1311 W. 68th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044
Registered owner: R L Harris Wortham, 2709 W. 109th St., Inglewood, CA 90303
This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 25, 2013.
Registered owner: LA Community Services, Inc. 6824 La Tijera Blvd., Suite #4, Los Angeles, CA 90045 This business is conducted by an Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 17, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he, she or they know to be false is guilty of a crime.) LA Community Services, Inc., Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 17, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Oct 24, 31, 2013; Nov 7, 14, 2013 ITO0422301009 Inglewood Today
This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 12, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) R L Harris Wortham, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 12, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Nov 14, 21, 28; Dec 5, 2013 ITO0422301011 Inglewood Today
Registered owner: Cheyenne Covington, 1311 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Cheyenne Covington, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 25, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 ITO0422301010 Inglewood Today
ORDINANCE NO. 13-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING EA-SE-CE-2013-64 AND APPROV ING AMENDMENTS TO THE INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE DEVELOPMENT FEE AMOUNTS FROM CHAPTER 10 (PUBLIC WORKS), CHAPTER 11 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), AND 12 (PLANNING AND ZONING) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2013-03: A FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE INGLEWOOD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED IN CITY HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE (WWW.CITYOFINGLEWOOD.ORG) LISTED UNDER THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT.
The Immortal Forum (Continued from page 1) ary Los Angeles architect, Charles Luckman, “Forum Red” feels a lot more contemporary, and in vibration with the iconic building. To celebrate the completion of the building’s exterior, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts and students from Frank D. Parent and ICEF Inglewood added the final touches of “Forum Red” paint on November 8. “The Forum has been an icon in Southern California since it opened in 1967. It is fitting that the next generation put the finishing touches on its renovation for the grand reopening in January 2014,” said Mayor Butts. “This is a day of great pride and accomplishment in Inglewood.” “We are thrilled to be bringing this iconic Southern California landmark back to its original glory,” said Melissa Ormond, president, MSG Entertainment. “Thanks to its unsurpassed acoustics and warm intimate arena experience, the Forum has earned a special place in music history that will now be commemorated through Tnemec’s ‘Forum Red,’ which will be offered around the globe.” “Tnemec is proud to be involved with the renova(Continued on page 11)
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Inglewood High School Canned Food Drive Inglewood High School is participating in a friendly competition with other schools to collect canned food for those in need. Let’s help our students be successful and win this contest. A “win” will earn Inglewood High $3,000 to help fund their education. The contest has already begun and will continue through November 19th. Canned food can be dropped off at the IHS Main Office. For details, email info@mrspennohf.org.
As ‘UC’ Goes, So Goes California (Continued from page 4) The key to turning around UC is the continued engagement of every Californian who stepped-up to save it just a year ago—the donors, students, workers, alumni, elected officials, and everyday taxpayers who see this institution as a direct reflection of the hopes and aspirations of our Golden State. That’s why I’m proud to be a member of Take Back UC—a coalition of Californians that is working to refocus UC on what really matters—students and patients—and putting our public university back on a sustainable path. I encourage readers to learn more at www.takebackuc.org. Now, more than ever, it is vital for every Californian to stand together as vigilant advocates and watchdogs over UC. Together, we can show the new UC Administration that not only is there a need for change, but a public outcry for it. UC Health, “UC Health: At A Glance,” October 29, 2013, http:// health.universityofcalifornia.edu/ files/2013/10/uc_health_ataglance_ factsheet_10.29.13.pdf. 2 University of California, “Factsheet: UC’s Economic Contribution to California,” September 14, 2011 3 UC Health website, accessed 11/5/13, http://health.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/. 4 Economic and Planning Systems Inc., “The University of California’s Economic Contribution to the State of California,” prepared for The University of California Office of the President, September 11, 2011, p.1, 8, http://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/regmeet/sept11/ f7attach.pdf 5 UC Office of the President Budget and Capital Resources, “UC Mandatory Student Charge Levels,” December 2011, http://budget. ucop.edu/fees/documents/history_ fees.pdf, UC Admissions website, “What does UC Cost?” accessed 11/5/13, http://admission.universi1
Thru December 22, 2013 Ongoing Betfair Hollywood Park’s Autumn Meet Betfair Hollywood Park has begun its 33rd and final Autumn Meet. Horse racing in Inglewood will end on December 22, 2013. To mark 75 years of premier racing, Betfair Hollywood Park is giving away different limited edition commemorative pins every Saturday. To view the racing schedule, visit their website at http://www.betfairhollywoodpark.com.
tyofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/ cost/. 6 Sources: Source: California Department of Public Health Reports; http://hfcis.cdph.ca.gov/search. aspx, For an example of a whistleblower lawsuit, see Jeff Gottlieg, “UC to pay $1.2 million to settle suit targeting UCI Medical Center,” Los Angeles Times, March 28, 2013. For example of government fines, see Victoria Colliver, “UCSF, St. Mary’s hospitals fined by state,” The San Francisco Chronicle, February 7, 2013. 7 UC Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Annual Report On Debt Capital and External Finance Approvals 2007-2012. 8 UC’s controversial use of risky interest-rate swaps (i.e. “debt swaps) is well-documented in http://publicsociology.berkeley.edu/publications/swapping/swapping.pdf. See also, Charlie Eaton, “Napolitano’s test – UC’s shaky finances,” San Francisco Chronicle, July 18, 2013. 9 UC Office of the President Budget and Capital Resources, “UC Mandatory Student Charge Levels,” December 2011, http://budget. ucop.edu/fees/documents/history_ fees.pdf, UC Admissions website, “What does UC Cost?” accessed 11/5/13, http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/ cost/. 10 Source: UC Wage Data: https:// ucannualwage.ucop.edu/wage/; http://ucpay.globl.org/ 11 Source, Associated Press: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ retirement-359598-state-pensions. html 12 Erica Perez and Agustin Armendariz, “UCLA officials bend travel rules with first-class flights, luxury hotels,” The Center for Investigative Reporting, August 1, 2013. 13 Phillip Reese, “UCD pays top dollar for new communications chief,” The Sacramento Bee, November 5, 2013.
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The Immortal Forum (Continued from page 10) tion of the Forum,” said Tony Hobbs, Southern California territory manager, Tnemec. “With the combined goals of historical tribute and long-term coating performance, the newly named ‘Forum Red’ will ensure unprecedented color and gloss for this extraordinary venue for years to come.” Students and parents were elated as their reflective vests, shoes, and hair became splotched with red paint and memories were made as being part of a truly exciting time for the com-
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munity. After the group photos were snapped, VP and General Manager, Nick Spampanato allowed the students to take a brief tour of the interior of the floor, showcasing the current and future renovations to be made prior to opening night January 15, 2014. With MSG renovating the Forum, it broadens their operations to the West Coast, and adds a seventh venue to the company’s prominent portfolio. “Fabulous” is an understatement to the amaz(Continued on page 12)
The Immortal Forum (Continued from page 11) ing work that is happening in our community right now under the leadership of Mayor Butts and City staff. Our students are becoming more involved in the community, jobs are being created, and Inglewood is becoming more attractive to business developers. Families are proud to call Inglewood home. We aren’t out of the dog house yet, but any step for-
ward is better than where we were. I’m proud that our young people are witnessing the transformations our city is going through. The change is building memories that will forever embed Inglewood in their hearts as home. When they go off to college, become successful, and begin looking for a place to establish their professional careers, they will know where to plant their feet.