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June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 30, 2011
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“Transformers 3” rakes in $37 million on opening day

It’s going to be a hot, sizzling July 4th holiday weekend — and I’m not talking about just the weather.  The box office is fired up. The sci-fi action sequel, “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” opened yesterday with  around $37 million —  which means it’s on track to make some serious bucks over the next few days. The other major  movies […]
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $105 million

The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps rolling along collecting millions!  That lottery jackpot skipped over the $100 million mark after no one had all of the winning numbers in last night’s draw. That big money stash now stands at $105 million. Those lucky digits are: 12, 17, 27, 47, 48, and the Mega Ball 33.  Someone bought a ticket in California that has […]
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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Dodgers drama: Frank McCourt still swinging

Embattled Dodger owner, Frank McCourt, is still fighting to keep control of the team. Yesterday, the Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Today McCourt is trying to wrangle enough money to pay the team’s bills. More on McCourt’s  dilemma and an upcoming hearing in U.S. bankruptcy court on the Los Angeles Times website.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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Burbank compost classes and native nights workshop

Summer is a good time to get into the compost groove, especially when the City of Burbank is offering free classes.  Tossing things like veggie scraps, leaves, small twigs, and  fresh grass into a compost bin provides a feast for microorganisms  — which in turn create a rich soil amendment for your yard. In the compost classes you get to learn how to cut down […]
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Monday, June 27, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 27, 2011
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Tips and insight from Jean Youn

The first half of the year is already over. How many of those things that you planned to do in the beginning of the year have you accomplished, which are you still working hard to achieve, and on which things have you given up? We often try to measure ourselves and our success by what we accomplish and by all […]
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Monday, June 27, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 27, 2011
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“Cars 2” a runaway winner at the box office

The final box office numbers for the weekend are out today. The animated sequel, “Cars 2” leads the pack with a debut of $66 million winning bragging rights as the number one film in the country. In second place, the Cameron Diaz-Justin Timberlake new R-rated comedy, “Bad Teacher,” with $31.6 million, followed by the superhero actioner “Green Lantern” $18 million,  the sci-fi flick […]
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 26, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $88 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is getting closer to that $100 million mark. No one got all of the winning numbers right in last Friday’s draw. Those lucky numbers are: 10, 14, 40, 49, 51, and the Mega Ball 4. The jackpot now stands at $88 million and will probably ignite some lottery fever. The next draw is Tuesday, June 28, […]
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 25, 2011
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A Writer’s View: Am I An Author Idiot?

Am I An Author Idiot?  Working with a freelance editor I face each new project with a combination of angst and self pity, positive I will never write a decent book again much less publish one. After 23 published novels, one indie and two scripts (one in development) you’d think I’d be over all that. I’m not. Enter, my freelance editor Jenny […]
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