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Saturday, July 04, 2009
  Concrete Beach at Camp Pendleton.

Volunteers needed for Concrete Beach at Camp Pendleton, July 17, 21 August 7, 11, 14, 21, 27.

Let me know if you want to volunteer. We need volunteers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the School of Infantry. Afterwards, we can have lunch at Roberto's nearby. To see it please go to this slideshow.



Duties include: barbecuing hot dogs, serving, set up, clean up, and most importantly mingling with the Marines.

The Marines will have completed their 5 day hike, and their reward is coming to Concrete Beach for a bit of fun (and non-MRE food!). To get to the SOI, take the Basilone Rd/ San Onofre Exit from the I-5. Show your ID (Driver's License) to the guard. Drive onto the base and pass the shopping center and housing.

After a scenic bit (probably the prettiest road left in So Cal), you reach "the village." You'll see a church on your right, and the SOI as you continue is on the left. Turn on the road on either side. Turn left before you pass the Medical Dental Clinic! Look for the flag pole, and more than likely people will already be setting up. In addition, you can also just come with me.

Please call Suzanne Tabrum, the event coordinator for the ASYMCA. 760 385 4921 to tell her you're new and will be coming. They really need the help.

Thank you for your consideration!

-Kanani Fong-

Photo from Rick Childers Flickr collection
 
  National Anthem

 
Friday, July 03, 2009
  Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service

Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California


The Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, California and simulcast inside to Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE across the street. A limited number of free tickets to both venues will be made available for Michael Jackson's fans to attend.

Due to the expected overwhelming demand, the following procedures have been set to accommodate registration for the tickets. Please note that by registering for tickets to attend the Public Memorial Service, it does NOT guarantee the registrant tickets.

The opportunity to register for tickets begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, July 3, 2009 and ends at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, July 4, 2009.

Click here to register
 
  Thought for Today - 7/3/2009

One of the hardest lessons in life is to know which bridges to cross, and which to burn.
 
Thursday, July 02, 2009
  John Arthur to leave The Los Angeles Times

Editor Russ Stanton sent the following to the staff just after the announcement of masthead changes:

Colleagues:

Executive Editor John Arthur will be the leaving The Times after a distinguished 23 years here.

John and I did not agree on the need for the just-announced masthead changes, and we differ on the best approach to reaching our goals.

This decision was a difficult one. John has served in a host of leadership roles at The Times that have included assistant city editor in the Orange County edition, assistant national editor, editor of the Valley edition and managing editor with responsibility for the three regional editions as well as the national edition.

He later served as deputy Page 1 editor/nights, Page 1 editor, managing editor and, most recently, executive editor.

His numerous accomplishments include helping direct coverage of the Northridge earthquake and the North Hollywood bank shootout, for which the Times won Pulitzer Prizes in the breaking-news category.

John has served this newsroom -- and our readers -- with pride and distinction, and for that owe him our gratitude and our best wishes.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times
 
  Thursday Afternoon in the Blogosphere

Denex, the Computer Program Displays how many copies are needed


 
  Darrell Kunitomi Teaches Steve Lopez Flyfishing

Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez knew absolutely nothing about the art of flyfishing when he accompanied master fisherman Darrell Kunitomi (aka Flykini) into the canyon streams of the San Gabriel mountains. Video journalist John Vande Wege.




Note: Darrell Kunitomi directs tours at the Los Angeles Times.
 
  Save Our Trade: 140-N News

By Ronnie Pineda

I have launched the GCC/IBT Local 140-N members blog at http://www.gccibtlocal140n.blogspot.com/ and will send invites to all members I have e-mail addresses for. If you would like an immediate invite or have not provided your e-mail address to the local, please do so in order to gain access to the new site.

You can send your request and e-mail address to admin@saveourtrade.com by clicking on the link to launch your e-mail program.

Also, as a reminder, Los Angeles E-Board Member Mike Brierley created an e-mail account for our Local and members to ask questions or seek assistance from your Executive Board.
The e-mail address is local140n@yahoo.com We will quickly respond so don't hesitate to utilize this communication tool to get help and answers.

I requested Journeyman Cards from the International for all of our members and they have been ordered and are currently being created. I received Journeyman Certificates for all members from the International last week. Should any of our members decide to relocate and seek employment in a union shop, the card will give the cardholder priority in job placement for any available positions. I anticipate receiving the cards shortly and will deliver them as soon as they arrive. We will most likely mail them to your homes so be sure that the Local has your current mailing information.

We are wasting time and money everyday we fail to take action in relation to the Interlocal Pension Fund. A golden opportunity is being allowed to sit on the back burner and we are losing money by not making a decision on participation. Please review the April 22nd Post by clicking on the link and visit the ILPF website or call the ILPF to get immediate answers to your questions. I would like to invite ILPF Chairman John Agenbroad back out to meet with everyone who did not take the opportunity to meet him in April. This is probably the most important thing to do for your future considering there is no longer a viable retirement vehicle offered by the company. Time is money, will you have enough when you retire? If you are already interested in the Plan let us know by using the local140n@yahoo.com e-mail and let us know what percentage you would be interested in investing monthly. We are trying to determine an average percentage to arrive at an amount that would be comfortable for all participants to vote on. We first need to vote on participation in the Plan so hurry up and do your homework. Your in shop representatives have literature on the plan as well, all you have to do is ask.

NON-MEMBER MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
It's never too late to apply for membership, just ask a shop steward or E-Board Member for an application. I have heard all of the complaints, which mostly come from the critics and suggest that you join and get involved. Only Members may attend meetings, vote and run for Office in our Local. Don't get mad, get involved.


Save Our Trade: 140-N News
 
  Tribune Company Press Release

TRIBUNE365 to Serve as National Sales Representative for The Dallas Morning News, Signaling New Model for Industry


Advertisers benefit from consolidated access to top ad markets

DALLAS, July 1, 2009 -- The Dallas Morning News, the flagship subsidiary of A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC), today announced that TRIBUNE365 National Solutions Group, the multi-platform sales organization of Tribune Company, will serve as The News’ representative for its full portfolio of print and online products in the top advertising markets nationwide, complementing The News’ local client relationships.

"With TRIBUNE365, The Dallas Morning News is giving our national advertisers an unprecedented level of customer service and industry expertise," said John McKeon, president and general manager of The Dallas Morning News. "We want the most talented and creative national sales force representing us, and we have found that in TRIBUNE365. This relationship will help us be a stronger, more strategic partner with advertisers who are based outside of Dallas."

The Dallas Morning News delivers quality audiences for advertisers through a portfolio of products in addition to its primary print newspaper, including busy families that value the paper but don’t have time for the full version (Briefing), young adults interested in entertainment information (Quick), Spanish-speaking households (Al Día), and readers who consume news and information digitally (dallasnews.com). TRIBUNE365 will represent all these products to provide national advertisers the most robust marketing options for the Dallas market.

"This is an important step toward a more efficient and better equipped sales force for our company," said Cyndy Carr, senior vice president, sales of The Dallas Morning News. "Our sales team in Dallas will now be able to remain laser-focused on serving locally based advertisers while assisting TRIBUNE365 to best serve our national advertisers."

"More than ever, the national advertising market is demanding unique and innovative marketing solutions, not just ad schedules," said Don Meek, president of TRIBUNE365. "We’re thrilled to represent The Dallas Morning News, which now joins The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune to give marketers unprecedented, consolidated access to the nation’s top advertising markets."

:: :: ::

About TRIBUNE365
TRIBUNE365 National Solutions Group is the new national, cross-platform sales team for Tribune Company, offering advertisers customized, innovative, multi-market solutions across all media platforms, including TV, print, digital, mobile, direct and event marketing. For more information about TRIBUNE365, including sales contacts, visit trb365.com.

SOURCE: Tribune Company
 
  Thought for Today

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

- - - Benjamin Franklin
 
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  Thought for Today

Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
 
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
  Thought for Today

Gratitude can change your attitude about your life.
 
Monday, June 29, 2009
  Monday Afternoon in the Blogosphere

California Community News

 
  Thought for Today

You bring out the best in yourself by looking for the best in others.
 
Saturday, June 27, 2009
  Thought of the Day

A moment of patience in a moment of anger can help us avoid a thousand moments of sorrow.
 
Friday, June 26, 2009
  New daily readership record at LATimes.com

From: Artley, Meredith
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 4:17 PM
To: yyeditall
Subject: New daily readership record

Colleagues – our world-class coverage of Michael Jackson’s untimely death drew more than 12 million page views to the site yesterday. That beats our previous record of 10.2 million, set the day after the presidential election.

Not surprisingly, our homepage was at the top of the list. Next up was LA Now – our center of gravity as the news first broke, with 1.6 million page views, a new record for blogs.

Soon after the story broke, “LA Times” appeared as the most searched term on Twitter.

Our stories and posts dominated Google News for much of the day, presumably introducing some new readers to our site. And “la times” was among the top 10 terms of Google Trends.

All of this underlines that our quick, insightful coverage was on the minds and at the fingertips of more readers than ever before.

Meredith Artley
Executive Editor, LATimes.com

SOURCE: Kevin Roderick
 
Thursday, June 25, 2009
  MAN IN THE MIRROR

When I first listened to these lyrics, I realized that Michael was someone whom knew just what it took to make this world a better place. We need to honor his talent and learn to make that change. RIP
 
  Found: Dead Body of 2-Year Old Jada Justice; Her Killers in Custody

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcchicago.com/video.




Entire story can be viewed at Electronic Village
 
  Michael Jackson R.I.P.

This is my favorite Michael Jackson song Black & White, posted in memory of Michael. Most Jackson videos on YouTube have embedding removed, if this video is removed click on title to be redirected to view from original page.

 
  Record Online Traffic at LATimes.com

My attempts at leaving a comment regarding the passing of Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Times Blog LA NOW, have failed. Logging onto the LA Times web site is extremely slow as traffic to the site is most likely setting a new record today? Below is the error message I received several times when I attempted to post my comment.

Your comment could not be posted. Error type: undefined
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The requested URL could not be retrieved

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While trying to retrieve the URL: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.services/json-rpc

The following error was encountered:

Socket Failure
The system returned:

(98) Address already in useSquid is unable to create a TCP socket, presumably due to excessive load. Please retry your request.

Your cache administrator is webmaster.



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  Michael Jackson in Hospital via Twitter


@TJSullivanLA Michael Jackson just rushed to an LA hospital in cardiac arrest ... TMZ reporting ... http://bit.ly/y0xDq

@LATimescitydesk Pop star Michael Jackson has been rushed to a hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. More soon...
 
  Thought of the Day

It takes more than talent and hard work to be successful. It also takes integrity.
 
  Tribune Media Services Announces Video Content Syndication

Tribune Media Services (TMS) and eGuiders Announce Internet Video Content Syndication Partnership

TMS to Syndicate Curated Video Applications Featuring Original Online Videos Selected and Reviewed by eGuiders' Team of Experts and Celebrities

CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribune Media Services, Inc. (TMS) and eGuiders, LLC today announced a syndication partnership in which TMS will distribute eGuiders' Curated Video Applications to websites and networks in the United States and internationally. TMS is a leading domestic and international syndicator of content to print, online and mobile media companies. eGuiders is an innovative online video curation service and Web portal created by award-winning filmmaker and online pioneer Marc Ostrick and Columbia University film professor and producer Evangeline Morphos.

eGuiders' Curated Video Apps feature video content from YouTube, Hulu, Crackle and other popular video sources, curated by a team of "eGuiders," industry experts, who select and review their picks for the most interesting and entertaining online videos. In addition to the core team of eGuiders-which is made up of an array of traditional and new media professionals from filmmakers and producers to editors and designers - the community also features notable guest eGuiders, including John Landis (Animal House), Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara (King of Queens), Damon Lindelof (Lost), Willie Garson (Sex and the City), James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead), among many others. The Curated Video Apps can be customized by genre, including Pick of the Day, Animation, Comedy, Drama & Genre, Documentary/Non-Fiction, Music and Viral categories.

"eGuiders has developed the perfect approach to tapping into two hot business opportunities - a manageable window into the vast number of Internet videos in circulation and innovative, syndication-friendly video applications," said Steve Tippie, Vice President of Licensing and New Market Development for TMS. "By curating Internet videos into a high-quality collection of 'best of' picks, adding expert commentary and packaging them into an application that is very easy for publishers to implement, eGuiders has provided us with an excellent new syndication opportunity that we think publishers will love."

"We are thrilled to be partnering with TMS to help distribute our eGuiders video recommendations. They have a great infrastructure and team in place to make syndicating our app a success," said Marc Ostrick, CEO & Co-Founder of eGuiders.com.

eGuiders is one of several recent new market and product initiatives by TMS to provide compelling, name brand content to digital publishers who specialize in delivering content in unique formats and on new platforms to their users, including the TMS Branded Media Network partnership with Adify (www.tmsbrandedmedianetwork.com), the new Jumble iPhone app and the political commentary (Opinionated) and consumer and personal finance (CASH) magazines for Amazon's Kindle.

SOURCE: PR Newswire
 
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
  Wednesday Afternoon in the Blogosphere

Los Angeles Times Photographer Al Seib has the Camera turned on him

 
  Lakeesha Alert: 2-Year Old Jada Justice is Missing *


The Amber Alert system isn't working for our nubian toddler, Jada Justice. It is time to see if the Lakeesha Alert system can make a difference.

The search for a missing northwestern Indiana toddler has entered its second week as the FBI and police continue to investigate her disappearance.

Authorities say 2-year-old Jada Justice of Portage was apparently abducted from a car June 16 while her 18-year-old cousin who was baby sitting her went into a convenience store in Gary. The cousin was briefly held as a person of interest but has since been released.

Melissa Swiontek, Justice's mother, said, "I don't know. I don't know what to feel. I don't know. I feel there are so many speculations, there's so many things. I feel like I'm going to find her. I mean, I do feel like she can't be gone ... like this is not even happening."






Clothes worn at time of abduction: Jada was wearing an orange skirt, a white tank top with orange and green stripes, white sandals and purple underwear.

Circumstances: She was last seen on June 16, 2009. Jada may be with an adult companion. She was last seen wearing an orange skirt and a striped shirt.

Gary police are searching for a young girl who disappeared when a cousin who was taking care of her left the toddler alone in a car to get milk at a gas station.

Jada Justice, who turns three in August disappeared from the car at a gas station near the intersection of East Ridge Road and Louisiana Street in Gary about 9:30 p.m.

Jada was in the back seat of the car when her cousin stopped at the gas station about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. When the cousin returned to the car, Jada's car seat was still there, but Jada was missing.

Jada had been staying with her cousin temporarily, but was due to return to her mother on Saturday. No family member is involved in a custody dispute with the mother over Jada, and there's no reason to believe a family member may have taken her.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or Gary police Cmdr. Anthony Titus at (219) 881-1237, (219) 881-1229, (219) 881-1209 or (219) 881-1210.

SOURCE: Wayne Hicks

*UPDATE: This is a very very sad day! From Jemma Perrett on Facebook "Jada's dead.. why god why???????? lil girl so so precious, miss you baby girl! I cant stop crying WTF is wrong with this world?!! she was only a baby!! she was only 2!! R.I.P xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox"

 
Monday, June 22, 2009
  Monday Afternoon in the Blogosphere

LAT Employee Wendy Weaver-Coleman with her Uncle Gilbert Shea retired pressman

 
Sunday, June 21, 2009
 


Best wishes to ALL Fathers for a beautiful day of celebration. We celebrate you and petition you to begin/continue a positive legacy along to our future generations.

May you ALL be richly blessed on your special day!
 
Friday, June 19, 2009
  Susan Paterno Speaks About the Future of Newspapers

Filmed for http://www.SBLocal.com - Craig Smith moderated a panel discussion on the future of journalism.

Here is Susan Paternos' (director of the journalism program at Chapman University) talk in its entirety.

She speaks of her News-Press Lawsuit and other things of interest to Santa Barbarans.

Atttended by: Jerry Roberts, former San Francisco Chronicle managing editor and former Santa Barbara News-Press editor and publisher; Nick Welsh, editor and reporter for the Santa Barbara Independent; James Rainey, media columnist for the Los Angeles Times; and Dick Flacks, UC Santa Barbara professor emeritus of sociology, radio host and community activist.


 
  Don Stevens R.I.P.

Another retiree from the old Los Angeles Times Press room, which was located at Times Mirror Square, has passed away this morning. Don Stevens, who was known as Lightning to his press room colleagues has left us this morning.

Additional information to be posted as it becomes available.
 
  HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

The discussion about the African American flag created by UNIA and Marcus Garvey reminded me of other dates on the calendar that impact African Americans differently than others in this country. For example, I wonder every year on the birthday of our nation ...why do Blacks celebrate July 4th?


It is historically accurate to recall that nothing about Independence Day back in 1776 brought a smile to the people of African descent living in America. White folks were ecstatic to overturn the yoke of the monarchy ... but, they weren't so ecstatic that they let go of the whips and chains used to enslave African Americans. Just a random thought floating thru the village today.

On the other hand, African Americans in most of the country do take time on Juneteenth to celebrate independence.

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.

The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger's regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.

Later attempts to explain this two and a half year delay in the receipt of this important news have yielded several versions that have been handed down through the years. Often told is the story of a messenger who was murdered on his way to Texas with the news of freedom. Another, is that the news was deliberately withheld by the slave masters to maintain the labor force on the plantations. And still another, is that federal troops actually waited for the slave owners to reap the benefits of one last cotton harvest before going to Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. All or neither could be true. For whatever the reason, conditions in Texas remained status quo well beyond what was statutory.

Click here to learn more about Juneteenth if you have time/inclination. We encourage you to share more on this aspect of Ourstory as part of the Juneteenth 2008 celebration.

For now, I encourage you to share your comments on the significance of either June 19th or July 4th in your part of the diaspora? What say u?



SOURCE: BDPA Foundation
h/t Wayne Hicks
 
Thursday, June 18, 2009
  Thursday Night in the Blogosphere

New Los Angeles Times Ink Logo at Times Mirror Square

 
  Kobe Bryant at Lakers Coliseum Celebration

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant addresses the crowd at the championship celebration held yesterday at the Coliseum in Los Angeles.



SOURCE: Los Angeles Times YouTube
 
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