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June 2011

Friday, June 24, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 24, 2011
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Peter Falk 1927 — 2011

Peter Falk, who became a television icon playing the disheveled, quirky, but brilliant  detective, Lieutenant Columbo, died today at the age of 83. Falk’s acting career span 50 years and included two Oscar nominations. The Los Angeles Times has photos and a couple of nice  pieces about Falk on its site.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 24, 2011
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Photo Gallery: Sharing a classic

First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha and Malia,  are visiting South Africa this week — among their stops, the  Apartheid Museum  and  the Zandspruit Township Daycare Center. At the center, Mrs, Obama and her daughters  read the American favorite, Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat In The Hat,”  to a group of children.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 23, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits

Movie star’s poetry book published The star of the “Matrix”  sci-fi action movie trilogy, Keanu Reeves, is now a published author  or  should I say poet.  The  actor ‘s new book of poetry is called, “Ode to Happiness.”   The  price , 55 bucks.  More on Galleycat. Rewind! Lindsay Lohan in court again Living on the edge actress, Lindsay Lohan, gets another break in court […]
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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Burbank Police promotes first African American officer

A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran  police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from school resources officer to detective.  This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD. In the past, black officers were ignored or the rules of promotion changed once they were […]
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Monday, June 20, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 20, 2011
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Entertainment Bits

“Jackass” star killed in car accident  Actor Ryan Dunn was reportedly killed in a horrible car accident early this morning. The 34-year-old star of the  R-rated “Jackass”  movie comedy series apparently died when his Porsche crashed and exploded into flames in Pennsylvania. The Wrap has more on the  tragedy. “Dilbert” creator in hot water over blog post The  Internet is buzzing over the […]
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 19, 2011
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Guest Blogger: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

It’s Father’s Day. Someone once said that the impression that children have of their fathers seems to change as they grow older. According to them, the image of a father changes over time as follows: 4 years old — Dad can do anything. 7 years old —Dad really knows about lots of things. 8 years old — Who is higher, […]
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