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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, Caution Public to Be ‘Safe and Sane’

othing can put a damper on holiday spirit worse than ending up in jail. City officials in South Bay cities and in the City of Los Angeles are hoping the public will adhere to the rules of firework safety, obey the laws, and avoid spending July 4th behind bars. This year, law enforcement agencies will be out in full force, cracking down on illegal fireworks activities. Residents say it’s about time. Detectives, working in conjunction with the L.A. County Fire Dept., located an estimated 18 tons of

Local authorities confiscated an estimated 18 tons of illegal fireworks inside a Gardena warehouse.

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he slow moving road to immigration reform picked up momentum in the wrong direction this week as a potential showdown between California and Texas erupted. Texas lawmakers, faced with a barrage of illegal immigrants crossing the Mexican-U.S. border, and not a clue about what to do with them; Latinos who support them; and Californians who oppose them, has turned into one big, ugly mess. “I’m getting hundreds of phone calls,” said Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona). “They should handle this problem in Texas. The anger is growing.” The Congressman said Wednesday that his constituents are extremely upset

over busloads of immigrant detainees entering the California border from Texas. On Tuesday, Murietta, which lies in Calvert’s district, was the scene of a By Thomas Bunn massive protest, in which opponents blocked a Border Patrol facility. The confrontation is the latest symptom to erupt from of an out-ofcontrol influx of illegal immigrants. Members of the Latino community verbally squared off with residents coming an entrepreneur. that by the year 2020, 40 opposed to illegal immigraFreelancers are the fastest percent of the American tion in front of the U.S. Borgrowing segment of the US workforce will be a free- der Patrol office. (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 9) workforce. It’s estimated

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Fireworks display at Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey. illegal fireworks works in the city. up to one year in jail and inside a Gardena Over the past two weeks, $21,000 in fines after inwarehouse, in Los Angeles City Attorney spectors confiscated more the 13000 block Mike Feuer announced, his than 580 pounds of illegal of Halldale Ave. city has confiscated more fireworks from his store. This is one of the than 1,000 pounds of illegal Every year around this largest, if the not fireworks from downtown’s time, emergency rooms belargest, seizures Toy District and Chinatown. come packed with young (Continued on page 2) of illegal fireOne store owner faces

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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, Caution Public to Be ‘Safe and Sane’ (Continued from page 1) children, average ages from 5 to 9 years old, injured from playing with dangerous explosives. Others report serious damage to their homes and cars. With the state undergoing a severe drought, illegal fireworks only add to the problem. Local police and fire department vehicles become filled with confiscated fireworks that were illegally obtained. It’s a huge problem that seems to get worse each year. People bring in fireworks from other states or from Mexico, to be illegally sold or for personal use. There is some confusion over what is or is not considered legal, however. Some are not aware that fireworks are not allowed in certain areas, and some, frankly do not care. To be clear, fireworks are allowed locally, only in the South Bay cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena and Carson. They are prohibited in El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, San Pedro, and the Palos

Why Freelancing Right Out of College Is a Good Idea (Continued from page 1) lance or contract worker, according to financial-software company Intuit. But what does this mean to you as a recent college graduate interested in pursuing an entrepreneurial lifestyle? A lot. Freelancing can be thought of as the highest form of individual entrepreneurism, and the foot in the door to starting your own business. Much like business-owners, freelancers make a living by successfully marketing their skills or services to prospective customers. Pursuing a career as a freelancer also offers many of the same “lifestyle benefits” that people normally associate with entrepreneurs -from the ability to control the type of work you do and time spent working to the potential for higher earnings and improved mental and physical health. Leverage technology to find

Verdes Peninsula. They are banned totally in the City of Los Angeles, which includes the Harbor Area, Westchester and Playa del Rey. Only “safe and sane” fireworks— those that don’t fly or explode, such as sparklers and fountains—are deemed legal. The loud, explosive kinds (i.e. firecrackers and cherry bombs) are forbidden. In Inglewood, where fireworks are legal, there is an ordinance that limits their use from June 29 to July 4, and from 10am to 10pm. Mayor James Butts reached out to residents through a statement published in Inglewood Today (June 19, 2014), explaining what is and is not legal in Inglewood. Locally, cities are taking a zerotolerance approach this year—even those where personal fireworks are legal. Gardena is only allowing fireworks to be sold this week, and to be discharged on July 4th, from noon to 10 pm. Fireworks can be set off between 6 pm and midnight on the holiday in Carson. You can avoid jail and possibly injury to yourself or others by

your first gigs. Just like an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a recent college grad starting out as a freelancer is landing your first paying gigs. Even if you spent your latter years of college grooming your network and making good business connections, you can’t expect your first freelancing jobs to come to you. You have to go out and get them! Technology is undoubtedly leading the freelancer revolution. Freelancing is not a new phenomenon, but what is new is the ability for technology to connect freelancers with gigs. Today there are numerous online freelancer marketplaces available for virtually any job – from online only work (like writing or website development) to offline work (like IT field services). Search for gigs you love. Freelancing gives you the opportunity to make sure you like what you

sticking with fireworks that are legal within cities where they are allowed. Anyone who wants to dispose of fireworks already purchased can do so at local fire stations. To report illegal fireworks activity in the City of Inglewood, call (310) 412-8771.

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Marina del Rey. Fireworks can be seen from Fisherman’s Village, Burton Chace Park, and Mother’s Beach, beginning at 9pm. Call (310) 305-9545 or visit http://www.marinadelrey.com/

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Culver City. Fireworks show will be at West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, from 4pm. (310) 287-4597.

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Redondo Beach. Events held throughout the day, beginning at 2pm. Fireworks show at 9pm. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way. Visit http://www.redondofireworks.com/.

do before starting a business in the field. If you’re a recent grad freelancing as a web designer, and you find out that you don’t enjoy doing it, you don’t have to go through the pain of laying off employees and closing a business. You just have to find a new type of job. Transition from freelancer to business founder. If you love the freelancing you’re doing and are ready to take the next step towards starting a company, freelancing can help you build the necessary portfolio and reputation to make this possible. If you do great work for a variety of companies as a freelancer, they will inevitably become repeat customers. Once you have sufficient business coming in, it will make sense to take the next step and form a company, hire employees and start your career as a business owner.

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Eye on the City T

uesday’s council meeting was a breath of fresh air for the small crowd of people in attendance. No shouting, name calling or personal attacks—just the people bringing their grievances to local leaders After awarding certificates to participants of the recent American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life walk/run event, Mayor James Butts and council members got an earful from their constituents. Inglewood is too dirty and more needs be done about hate crime, residents say. One by one, speakers made their way to the podium to express their concerns: Pat Thompson, a 28-year Inglewood resident, is a homeowner and unemployed single mom whose home is falling apart. She needs help. “The structure is too weak. I have no coverage. I gave them (Public Works Dept.) the engineering report, but nothing was done. Do we have grants available for those who need help getting their homes together? We need (programs) that address safety issues and help people regardless of age.” “Market Street is atrocious. I’ve walked from Big 5 all the way to CVS. The potted plants, mayor, are dying. Nobody is watering them and the street needs to be steam cleaned. Our city should be clean. The people are defecating on the street and the smell is horrible,” one woman said. “As far as Market Street, I did not have the impression it was quite that bad,” Mayor Butts said, taking notes. Stuart Bailey agreed that downtown really is that bad: “Are we going to sacrifice money over people? Without people, there is no money. You have to reach out your hand and say ‘how can we help you as leaders in the community?’” “It really needs attention. We really need those streets steamcleaned out there,” Parks and Recreation Commissioner Willie Agee said. Councilman George Dotson, whose District 1 houses Market Street, said he has spent the last 2 Saturdays there. “There is a Market Street Business Club. I will be working with them, we will meet on July 10. Meanwhile, I will be talking to Louis (Atwell, Public Works Director) about cleaning up the street. If you have any concerns, email me at gdotson@ cityofinglewood.org, and I will

The People Speak By Veronica Mackey

why Inglewood code enforcement officers were not around. “We don’t want our city to become a swap meet so people can just set up a stand and start selling. We live here and we want to keep our community clean,” she said. Councilmen Alex Padilla and Eloy Morales attended a conference in San Diego recently, aimed at empowering Latinos to participate in civic affairs. They are on a mission to increase voter registration in Inglewood. The council approved Padilla’s request for a city sponsored District 2 event to be held Saturday, August 9, from 10am-4pm at True Vine Church, District 1 Councilman George Dotson presents Certificates 1437 Centinela Avenue. The District of Appreciation for participants in the recent Relay for Life Two Experience will feature a car event for cancer awareness. Accepted on behalf of show, entertainment, and raffles. For John Jones and Dawn Harris. details, contact Ramon at 310-412Another woman complained about 8601. do everything I can to take care of the shopping center at 112th and Padilla gave some love to a new those problems.” A long time Inglewood resident Crenshaw being overrun with unli- restaurant in town—the Madmen Deli wants the City to do more to curb censed vendors, selling items from on La Brea and Fairview. “They have (Continued on page 11) “hate crime” in Inglewood. “I the parking lot. She wanted to know think we’ve neglected those who may need help. My grandson was murdered May 8. He was not a gang-banger. A lot of people are not aware—other than numbers on homicide (reports)—as to what is going on in the city. We have no community advisory. We have nothing here to assist us,” she said. The woman said young people are afraid to walk the street, and that the gang task force are arresting the wrong people. “Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your grandson. Over the last 3 years, there have been 13-14 homicides and that’s 14 way too many. But that’s coming from just three years ago when we had 3233 homicides. It’s the lowest conYou can still enjoy the many dining, secutive (decline) since we began keeping track in 1978,” Mayor shopping and entertainment choices along Butts said. Bailey said Compton had a Crenshaw Boulevard as construction wave of hate crimes and suggested of the new Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Inglewood officials talk to their officials to see how they solved gets under way. the problems. Diane Sombrano made two points. She wants more effort and Stay up to date with the latest project information: attention from officials to try and keep long standing Inglewood busi213.922.2736 twitter.com/crenshawrail 213.922.2736 twitter.com/crenshawrail nesses in the city. She complained facebook.com/crenshawrail metro.net/crenshaw facebook.com/crenshawrail metro.net/crenshaw that a lumber company that has been in Inglewood since 1949 recently left. She also wants the City to work out a plan to let people know what nonprofits are benefitting from the sale of legal fireworks. “Next year, I hope there can be signs at the fireworks stands that say ‘Benefits from this fireworks stand go to XYZ...’”she said.

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CSUDH, SBWIB Partner to Host Overnight College Tour and Workshop

he South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), in partnership with California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) hosted a two-day College Tour & Workshops for 15 South Bay eighth-graders from the Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Lawndale school districts. CEO, SBWIB, Jan Vogel stated; “College can cause anxiety in the hearts of new college students, because of all the unknowns. What should my major be? Will I make any friends? How will I find all of my classes? Whom do I ask if I have a question? The CSUDH Overnight College Tour & Workshop starts much earlier for our teens and has four objectives; 1) to introduce teens to college life; 2) to acclimate potential students to college living on campus; 3) to provide an opportunity for the CSUDH

which was designed to guide them in answering all of these questions and to peak their interest in attending college. Upon their arrival at the three bedroom dormitories, one student excitedly asked if they could stay for an entire week. After settling in, students completed a two-hour tour and workshop. They were also treated to the Greek Student’s Clubs orientation, completed a career to major match and research paper, and completed the evening with fun and games. Students were given an staff to meet potential student pros- tivate them to complete and do well overview of the complete realm of pects and welcome them to the in high school so that they can at- university life, from academics to CSUDH community; and 4) to have tend college.” social activities. students think about college while The students were overjoyed with For more information on the Colthey are just starting high school. the opportunity to attend the two- lege Tour & Workshop, please conThis experience we hope will mo- day student orientation program tact Jan Vogel at (310) 970-7700.

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ifty years ago, on July 2, President Lyndon Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. Our government has been enforcing the law ever since. It contains sweeping legislation that demands compliance from every sector of American life—from schools, to housing, employment, transportation and public facilities. But we all know that one stroke of a pen from a president is just the beginning. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was framed primarily from injustice done to African Americans. But everyone has benefitted— women, other minority groups, religious groups, and now the LGBT community. Generally speaking, most every group in America—except white men— has had their civil rights violated. But, it can also be argued that no group has been immune. If you’re not being discriminated against because of race, it’s your gender, religion, sexual orientation or age. There are other categories like physical appearance that are not specifically addressed under the Act, but today they can bear weight in court as well. We’ve come a long way overcoming discrimination. Now, in light of the July 4th holiday, is a perfect time to reflect on our progress as people and as a nation. This 50th anniversary is a time to pay homage to so many who came before us—those who were beaten, bombed, hanged, or denied voting and other rights because they stood up for justice. The rights that so many of us take for granted would not have been possible without those committed to the struggle—from maids and janitors to preachers and politicians. Today, people don’t march like they used to (although the Occupy Movement is the closest example I’ve seen in years). But the fight for equality is very much alive. And it has never been more needed than it is now. I have heard the older generations complain that young people don’t appreciate the struggles their ancestors made for their rights. But who will help them understand if we don’t? It is up

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Just Saying... Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly to those who were around back then to educate the Millennials on the price that has been paid for their freedom. We dishonor the hard work of those who fought for us when we remain silent. We owe a huge debt to them, and so do our children and grandchildren. The best way to keep this legacy alive is to get young people engaged. Although the Civil Rights Act was signed in 1964, there are some who would love to take our rights away. In June 2013, in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court severely weakened the Voting Rights Act. Southern states created a plethora of new laws during the 2012 general election designed to make it harder for women, seniors, young people and minorities to vote. So there is plenty of work still to be done. Change is slow, and one cannot “legislate” the heart. I hope you will take the time to talk to a young person in your life this 4th of July weekend about the Voting Rights Act, what it means to America today, and how it was inspired by injustices faced by black people in the past. Independence Day means independence from discrimination in America, not just from England.

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Inglewood Teens Selected for Paid Internships at Local Nonprofits

wo Inglewood students are among only eight selected in the Los Angeles area to take part in the 2014 Student Leaders program, a paid eight-week summer internship provided by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The program annually awards more than 220 high school juniors and seniors from around the country with jobs at local nonprofit organizations. Neemat Abdusemed and Roxanna are both Inglewood residents who are interning at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. Abdusemed is a rising senior at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy, and Sanchez is a recent graduate of Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the program, which is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to help the unemployed and underserved get the training and education they need to secure and keep jobs, with a particular focus on connecting youth to employment opportunities. Since 2004, more than 2,000 teens have been recognized as Student Leaders across the country. Despite gains in the overall job market, teens still have the highest unemployment rate at 19.2 percent. Research indicates that teens who are gainfully employed have lower dropout rates, are more likely to continue

their education to pursue long-term career goals and ultimately show an increase in lifetime earning potential. “We know that when young adults succeed their community thrives,” said Raul Anaya, Los Angeles Market Executive, Bank of America. “As teens in Los Angeles once again face a tough time finding summer jobs, our Student Leaders program connects them to valuable experience in today’s competitive workforce and helps them build a solid foundation for future financial success.” In addition to the paid internships, the students will attend a weeklong Bank of America Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., in July. Summit activities include a service learning project and a series of interactive workshops, including Capitol Hill briefings, sessions on financial education and leadership development skills, as well as panel discussions focused on global health and the issues of housing, hunger and jobs. In addition, students gain valuable financial tools and resources to help them acquire better money habits including a session at the summit led by LIFT, a national nonprofit focused on financial literacy. The Student Leaders program is just one way that Bank of America is helping young people from around (Continued on page 9)

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Four Must-Haves for Every Wedding

With Costs for Guests Skyrocketing, Couples Need to Ensure a Great Experience

atch any of the popular wedding reality shows— Say Yes to the Dress, My Big Fat American Gyspy Wedding, Four Weddings—and the common denominator is money. “The focus has always been on saving, borrowing or budgeting so that the bride can have her ‘perfect’ wedding,” says Eric Gulbrandson, a wedding photographer and author of the new book, “Dream Wedding Secrets: The All Important G.S.F.,” (www. dreamweddingsecrets.com), “But weddings now cost more than ever for the guests—the average cost jumped 75 percent over the past two years!” Wedding guests now spend an average $592 per wedding on clothing, gifts, transportation, hotels, etc., up from $339 in 2012, according to a just-published American Express survey. “If you want people to actually attend, you have to make sure it’s the perfect wedding for them, too,” says Gulbrandson, whose book is a compilation of tips for doing just that based on interviews with hundreds of wedding guests. Gulbrandson shares four musthaves for achieving a high G.S.F.— Guest Satisfaction Factor: • Have plenty of food and drink.

If you have to choose between paying for more food versus paying for better food, go for quantity. Nobody will mind if the food’s not stellar, but they will if you run out! Taste and presentation are important, but having enough food and drink and having it available throughout the event is more important, Gulbrandson says. “I had one woman who said that, toward the end of one reception, the caterers brought out a nacho bar. She said, ‘It was cheap…and perfect!’ ” he says.

ave details that show appre• H ciation. “One woman I interviewed talked about being greeted by trays of hors d’oeuvres and champagne as soon as they arrived for the wedding, and how it made the guests feel appreciated,” Gulbrandson says. “Another went to a wedding in a foreign country. The bride and groom had a welcome bag filled with helpful items, like a survival translation dictionary, insect repellant and maps of the local area in the hotel rooms for their guests as they arrived.”

When people take the time and expense to attend your wedding, details that show how much you appreciate that go over very well, Gulbrandson says. • Have on hand whatever’s necessary to make people comfortable while they wait. One couple Gulbrandson interviewed talked about arriving at the reception venue following the wedding and waiting for more than two hours for the bride and groom. Not only was there no food or drink available while they waited, there was no entertainment or information about when the wedding party would arrive. “When they finally did arrive, it was clear they’d all been out drinking and joyriding in their limo,” Gulbrandson says. “Many of their guests had left!” Some delays are unavoidable: Photos taken after the wedding, for instance, can delay the reception. “Make sure food and drink is available for those waiting, and entertainment,” Gulbrandson says. “It could be an acoustic musician or a disc jockey, and slide shows of the bride and groom growing up.” ave entertainment that almost • H everyone can enjoy. (Continued on page 8)

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o Mike! Congratulations to Assistant City Manager, Michael Falkow for his recent achievement. Falkow graduated from the Los Angeles Police Department Reserve Academy on June 27, and was sworn in as a Level III Reserve Police Officer for the City of Inglewood. He has been with the City of Inglewood for almost 11 years. “We haven’t had police reserves in over 15 years, and with me, we will start the program once again. I hope to leverage my homeland security background and education having graduated from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School last year with a Masters in Homeland Security and Defense. This coupled with my fulltime position in the City Manager’s office, I look forward to helping the Inglewood Police Department keep our beautiful community safe!” Falkow said. Falkow is an expert marksman, so look out! Shown here with Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta at the graduation.

his Fourth of July, after the family has enjoyed the burgers, brats and potato salad, the only thing they’ll be looking forward to more than fireworks are simple-to-make, delectable desserts to end a perfect summer night. It’s easy to simplify special occasion menus with cake mix and now, bakers of any skill level can easily make summer celebrations even more memorable and delicious. You’re sure to impress your July Fourth guests when you serve up patriotic treats that go beyond the box with surprising ingredients, such as rich cream cheese and mouthwatering fruit filling. Friends and family will find it hard to resist a second helping of treats that highlight the fresh strawberry flavor of the season. Here are two great summer recipes that take an easy and different

spin on strawberries, for creative, delicious results. For tips on how to incorporate a yummy finale to your July Fourth fare, as well as recipe ideas, visit www.duncanhines.com. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 24 bars (Continued on page 9)

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ormone changes are a major cause of hair loss in women. Most women would have guessed that to be the case. But would you have guessed that changes in your testosterone levels are a key cause of female hormonal hair loss? Women possess testosterone as well as men, and the by-product of this is called DHT, which attaches to the hair follicles, making them smaller over time until the hair falls out. During most women’s lives estrogen acts as a blocker to testosterone and prevents the production of excess levels of DHT, but after the menopause the estrogen levels decline rapidly, causing a rise in the DHT levels and making this the most common time for hair loss in women. The key to new growth is using the right ingredients to effectively block the DHT and combat female

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hormonal hair loss. The best vitamins are B6, Biotin and vitamin C with minerals like magnesium and zinc playing a vital role as well. These combine to help maintain healthy hair, nails and skin while promoting new growth. There are also some exceptional herb extracts too that play a vital

Covered California Accepting Applications for $16.9 Million in Grants ‘Navigators’ will inform and help consumers enroll in quality, affordable health insurance plans.

overed California™ has announced its intent to award up to $16.9 million in grants for the launch of its Navigator Program, the next phase in the agency’s outreach, education and enrollment efforts. Covered California will award grants to educate consumers about Covered California health insurance plans and about how to obtain financial assistance to help pay for them. Navigator activities will also include informing consumers about the benefits of obtaining health care coverage, motivating consumers to act, helping consumers to shop for and compare plans, and assisting consumers in enrollment and renewals. The goal of the Navigator Program is to enroll more than 130,000 subsidy-eligible consumers during the second open-enrollment period: Nov. 15, 2014, to Feb. 15, 2015. Navigators also will help current enrollees renew their health insurance coverage. Covered California is seeking

proposals from grant applicants that have statewide and regional reach or scope. Covered California seeks organizations with experience providing outreach to California’s diverse populations and proven success enrolling consumers in health care programs. Upward of 135 organizations could receive grants, which will be based on recipients enrolling a predetermined number of consumers. Grants will cover the period of Oct. 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. The grant application deadline is July 28, 2014. Awards will be made starting Aug. 27, 2014. Covered California reserves the right to award grants in phases. Organizations will be selected through a competitive grant application process. Applications will be evaluated based on the best overall value and most effective enrollment strategies. Grant applicants must comply with the Enrollment Assistance Program regulations. Interested organizations are encouraged to (Continued on page 11)

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Vaccine Safety By Dr. Randy Wysong

he premise of vaccines is a good one: modify an infective agent (bacteria, virus) in the laboratory so it is no longer virulent (disease-producing) without destroying its antigenic characteristics (immune-stimulating). When administered, a vaccine will then theoretically not produce the disease, but will create immunity to it. The approach is similar to that used in homeopathy whereby the toxin responsible for the disease condition is diluted and administered to stimulate the body to fight the disease. Like fighting like. But, as always, there are slips between the theory and practice of vaccines. For one thing, because large, not homeopathically small, doses of modified infective agents are in vaccines, the immune system can be taxed. Give several different vaccines and repeat them periodically and the immune system can be exhausted. The immune system has finite capacity. The net result can be increased vulnerability to cancer, autoimmunities and other infective agents. There is also the problem of route of administration. The normal point

of entry for disease agents is across oral, digestive or respiratory mucous membranes. The exposure is usually only to a small number of organisms, maybe even one. In contrast, vaccines are commonly given by injection, bypassing several lay-

ers of important immune-stimulating mechanisms with the mucous membrane barriers and can contain tens of thousands of modified disease agents. Some vaccines are modified, but are still living. Who is to say what such living creatures do over time when injected into the body in enormous quantities? Viruses are very clever and capable of remarkable change and adaptation. I’m not sure I like the idea of these guys floating around in my body trying to decide (Continued on page 8)

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Four Must-Haves for Every Wedding (Continued from page 6) Usually, the choice is between a live band or a DJ. Since DJs can usually provide more musical variety than a band, they stand a better chance of giving all of your guests a good time. “A DJ can play music that appeals to different generations and different styles of music,” Gulbrandson says. “One compromise, if you’d really like a band, is to have live music for an hour or two, then switch to the DJ – although that’s not the most economical choice!” Gulbrandson also recommends taking the time to choose your own music rather than giving the DJ carte blanche. Be sure to choose songs from a variety of genres and styles. If there are some wedding standards you dislike, create a “do not play” list for the DJ. Eric Gulbrandson is a longtime wedding photographer who began compiling interviews for “Dream Wedding Secrets: The All-Important G.S.F.,” (www.dreamwedding secrets.com), in 2009. As a wedding photographer, he heard many happy guests—and many unhappy ones—and realized that most publications offering wedding advice focused on making the bride and wedding more beautiful, or saving money. He interviewed hundreds of guests and includes more than 200 of their quotes about essential Guest Satisfaction Factors.

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Vaccine Safety (Continued from page 7) how best to attack me. When we take such vaccines, we are volunteering for an experiment. I will not go into a litany here of all the proven dangers of vaccines or enumeration of tragic results. This has been done elsewhere. But here are a couple of new problems. Some vaccines contain high levels of thimerosal mercury. Mercury is a potent toxin and its level in some vaccines exceeds Federal

Safety Guidelines. Problems linked to thimerosal include autism and speech disorders, as well as heart disease. A new vaccine is being developed for Alzheimer’s based upon the theory that increased brain plaque is the cause of the disease. However, plaque is not the likely cause, but a symptom (similar to high cholesterol in atherosclerosis), and initial trials of the test vaccine caused 6% of the participants to suffer from severe brain swelling.

In the recent effort to prepare the population for bioterrorism, almost 26,000 people were vaccinated with small pox. So far, seven cases of cardiac problems and ten cases of myopericarditis have been associated with the vaccine. Although this temporal association is being downplayed (like smoking being associated with respiratory disease), it is reason for caution. Additionally, the smallpox vaccine is known to cause hypercoagulability, a condition particularly threatening to those with

vessel narrowing atherosclerosis. Some researchers believe that the pox vaccine virus (along with a host of other pathogens) has the capability of adhering to the endothelium (lining) of blood vessels. These nodules stimulate an inflammatory response resulting in platelet adhesion, thrombin release and fibrin formation. When this occurs, the vessel is narrowed depriving distal (downstream) tissue from oxygen and creating the ideal anaerobic (Continued on page 11)

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Today 6 Tips That Will Help Save on Hotel Bills

any of us have walked away from a hotel desk without checking the hotel bill and paying the bill blindly. According to an administrator of a leading company, “a company could save thousands of dollars by reconciling hotel bills.” For both the business traveler and personal traveler, an aspect of travel that is becoming a growing problem is hotel overbilling. Corporate management consultants found that people over pay hotels in excess of $1.8 million everyday. The billing error rates are known to be as high as 25%. To save on hotel bills you, the business or personal traveler, must know: 1. Always find out what the room rate should be. Do a comparison of rates. Many hotel directories on the Internet encourage travelers to find out what actual rates are. And, get the rate in writing at the time of booking a room. 2. If you are booking on a corporate rate or a package find out what the package includes. When paying the bill, ensure that items that were supposed to be free are not billed for, like a free meal or use of the spa. If the booking included one night free ensure that it is actuBorder Crisis in Murietta (Continued from page 1) Furious protestors made a bus headed for Murietta with about 140 detainees turn around and return to San Diego. Passengers had been flown in from Texas. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (DDowney) is not as concerned about where the immigrants came from, as why they are here. “The buses the protesters tried to stop weren’t filled with dangerous criminals,” she said. “They were carrying women and children, many of whom fled their homes in Central America to escape violence and death.” She called for them to be treated with human dignity and have access to “basic due process” while they are in government custody. Calvert and the protestors are concerned that the immigrants will be let loose in California. Since October 2013, more than 52,000 unaccompanied minors have crossed the border illegally. Government officials are at a loss over how to handle the situation. Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole (R-

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ality free and not charged. 3. Find out before you check in what the non-negotiable surcharges are. Many charge for use of the phone, room safe, and resort pool. 4. Many large hotels add a service charge to your bill. This means the tip is included in the bill and you do not have to tip for service separately if you don’t wish to. 5. Know whether or not the food and drink kept in the room is free or will be billed to you. While some hotels offer a fruit basket or

welcome drink free others charge the customer for whatever is used. 6. Many hotels charge greater amounts for room service. For example, breakfast eaten in the coffee shop may be cheaper than if it is served in your room. Some do mention this fact on the room service menu. Many hotels bill clients for facilities they may never use or don’t know about. Many travelers have been forced to pay larger bills because of the presence of an Olympic

Okla.) doesn’t like the fact that children who crossed the border are being housed at Ft. Sill in his district. “You don’t bring outsiders onto a military installation who have no business being there,” he recently said on the House floor. Calvert, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, is looking for possible solutions. He is concerned the crisis will divert border control agents away from the tasks of catching drug smugglers; and that detainees will put a drain on economic resources in his hard hit Inland Empire cities. If immigrants are sent to Murrieta, Calvert said, he wants Riverside County to be permitted to set up a mobile clinic to provide health screenings, treatment and immunizations. Calvert will be responding to President Obama’s request for more than $2 billion to manage the numbers of children illegally crossing the Southwest border alone.

Bake Up a 4th of July Celebration (Continued from page 6) 1 package Duncan Hines® Signature French Vanilla Cake Mix 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine 3 eggs 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 can (21 ounces) Comstock® or Wilderness® Strawberry Pie Filling and Topping Preheat oven to 325ºF. In large bowl combine cake mix, butter or margarine and 1 egg; blend well. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture for topping. Pat remaining mixture into bottom of well-greased 9-by-13-inch pan. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, beat in 2 eggs and 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar. Pour over cake mixture in pan. Spread strawberry fruit filling on top and sprinkle with reserved cake mixture. Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned. Refrigerate until chilled; cut into bars and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar. Courtesy: Family Features

size pool, gym, or Internet connection. It is to your advantage if you insist that the hotel disclose upfront all charges and costs including taxes and surcharge before you check in. This way, you will not be in for any surprises when you settle the bill. And unlike other fields where consumer protection is in place the hotel and travel industry do not have any watchdogs that guide hapless consumers. Most travel articles do not address the “dark side” of travel, as the incentives and sops offered by the industry are great temptations. To set right wrongs a concerted effort must be made by travelers--they can writ forums, blog posts, and more all over the World Wide Web and create a consortium that will wage a war against unfair practices and over billing. Barry Allen is a freelance writer for http://www.1866hotels.com, the premier website to find help on Hotels including topics on discount hotels, cheap hotels, hotel and resort information, make online hotel reservations, hotel deal, special hotel offers and more. He also freelances for the cruise site http:// www.1888cruise.com.

Inglewood Teens Selected for Paid Internships at Local Nonprofits (Continued from page 5) the country enter the workforce with the right skills and experiences to secure a job and build their economic future, giving them the tools and experience to become stronger leaders in their communities. This year the Bank of America Charitable Foundation has once again partnered with Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office and the Workforce Investment Board of the City of Los Angeles to provide paid job opportunities for Los Angeles teens as part of the annual HIRE LA’s Youth Summer Youth Employment Program. Through this program 10,000 teens in Los Angeles will be employed this summer.

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LEG A L NOT I CES CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID

(Specifications and Conditions Governing Bid Award)

Project Subject to Bid: “STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE IV” The City of Inglewood, California hereby extends an invitation to submit a proposal in accordance with this bid, to provide labor and materials and/or completing the above designated project. The City makes no representation that any agreement will be awarded to any firm/company responding to this request. A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested bidders will be conducted on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1:30 PM at City Hall, 3rd floor - Public Works Department, City of Inglewood, California, 90301. Call Boytrese Osias (Senior Engineer) or Ken Watson (Senior Engineering Technician), at (310) 412-5333 should you require further information. Each bid to be considered must be delivered to and received by the City Clerk no later than 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Office of the City Clerk, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars using the form entitled, “Bidder’s Proposal and Statement” attached hereto. The submittal bid must be enclosed, together with the requisite bid security, in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the designation of the project: “Storm Drain Improvement Project Phase IV” appearing thereon. Each bid shall state the unit price of each item if called for on the Bidder’s Proposal and Statement form. In the event alternative bids are called for in said form, each alternative bid shall be completed. Bids will be opened in public in the City Clerk’s Office and will be announced to all persons present. Specifications and other bid documents for the project are on file in the Public Works Department, and may be obtained upon request. Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a bid bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid. This is a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the bid document. Bidder shall furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions including a faithful performance bond in the amount of the contract sum, and contractor’s labor and materials bond in the amount of the contract sum. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from and after the date bids are opened and announced. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the California Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor and/or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections regarding employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of apprenticeship with the District office address at 160 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento California, or the local District office at 320 W. 4th Street, 4th floor, Los Angeles, California 90013.. Notice is hereby given that the City Council has ascertained the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, et. seq. of the Labor Code. Said prevailing rates are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. Attention is directed to the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10164 concerning Contractor’s licensing laws. This contract requires at least a valid California State Contractors License with a classification of “A” or “C42” at the time of the bid. The successful bidder must obtain and maintain a current Inglewood City Business License until completion of the project. This notice is given by order of the City Manager of the City of Inglewood, California, and is dated this 3rd day of July, 2014. Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California

NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Inglewood on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 for the following office: Mayor

for a full four year term

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by §10229, Elections Code of the State of California. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Yvonne Horton Inglewood City Clerk July 1, 2014

NOTIFICACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se habrá de llevar a cabo una Elección Municipal General en la Ciudad de Inglewood el martes, 4 Noviembre 2014, para el siguiente Funcionario: Para Alcalde

Un termino complete de cuatro anos

Si no se nomina a nadie o solamente a una persona para un cargo elevitivo, se puede realizar el nombramiento al cargo elegido segun lo prescrito por la §10229 del Codigo Electoral del Estado de California. Los centros electorales estarán abiertos entre las 7:00 a.m. y 8:00 p.m. Yvonne Horton Inglewood Secretario (a) Municipal Fechada: Julio 1, 2014

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014154751 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014151012 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014 165330 The following Person is doing business as:

Greenlab Organics 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802

Gee’s Cheesecakes 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Na - Kid 8721 5th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered owner: Geoffrey Thompson, 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 6, 2014. 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.) Geoffrey Thompson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 6, 2014 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.

Registered owner: Gerald Clark, 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 4, 2014. 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.) Gerald Clark, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 4, 2014. 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.

Registered owner: Dorielle Ashante Hammonds, 8721 5th Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 18, 2014. 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.) Dorielle Ashante Hammonds, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 18, 2014 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 June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 2014 ITO0422301035 Inglewood Today

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 June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 2014 ITO0422301036 Inglewood Today

RESOLUTION NO. 14-81

2013-2014, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of the passage of this Resolution to be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation as required by law.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CONCERNING DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR SEWER AND REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES [HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 5470, ET SEQ.] AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANY PROTEST ON JULY 22, 2014. WHEREAS, on July 9, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1377 and 13-78, electing to place refuse collection charges and sewer service charges, which are delinquent by at least ninety (90) days and are in excess of two hundred and fifty dollars $250.00, on the property tax rolls for collection; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 5473, et seq., require the Public Works Director to prepare and file a delinquency report with the City Clerk each year which describes in detail the amount of the delinquency and a description of each parcel of real property which has received sewer and refuse collection services and for which a delinquency exists; and WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, a delinquent report for the fiscal year 20132014, was received and filed as required by law; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 5473, et seq., the City Council hereby declares its intention to adopt the delinquency report of the Public Works Director for Fiscal Year

Section 2. The report of the Public Works Director describes in detail the amount of the delinquency and a description of each parcel of real property which has received water, sewer and refuse collection services and for which a delinquency exists, computed in conformity with the charges prescribed by law. Section 3. Notice is hereby given that on July 22, 2014, that the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California is the day, hour and place fixed by the City Council for the hearing of protests and objections to the adoption of said report. All interested persons will be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. The City Council will consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested persons. If the City Council finds that protest is made by the owners of a majority of separate parcels of property described in the report, then the report shall not be adopted and the charges shall be collected separately from the tax roll and shall not constitute a lien against any parcel or parcels of land. Any written protests or objections must contain or refer to a description of the property in which each protester thereof is interested sufficient to identify the same and if the protester is not shown on the last equalized assessment roll as the owner of the property, must contain or be accompanied by evidence that such protester is the owner of the property. Section 4. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may adopt, revise, change, reduce or modify any change or overrule any or all objections and shall make its determination upon each charge as described in said report which determination shall be final.

Section 6. The City Clerk is further directed to cause notice of delinquency and hearing thereof to be mailed to each person to whom any parcel or parcels of real property described in said report is assessed in the last equalized assessment role available on the date said report is prepared, at the address shown on said assessment roll or as known to said Clerk. Section 7. This Resolution, which is required to be published as set forth above, shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 5473.1 which requires that notice be given in writing of the filing of said report. Section 8. This Resolution shall become immediately effective upon adoption and shall remain in effect until specifically repealed. Section 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. Section 10. In the event the City Council meeting of July 22, 2014, is not held, or is concluded prior to the public hearing of this agenda item, this public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting or to a date certain as scheduled by the City Council. APPROVED AND PASSED, ADOPTED, this 1st day of July, 2014. James T. Butts, Mayor ATTEST: YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

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Free Water Recycling Tour The public is invited to tour the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S. Hughes Way, in El Segundo, 90245. The tour will take place from 9:30-11am. Visit West Basin’s state-of-theart water recycling facility and see wastewater purified into drinking water quality. This eye-opening experience will cause you to appreciate water more than ever before. Water conservation is critical, especially during the current drought. Reservations are required. Emailinfo@westbasin.org or call (310) 660-6243 to register. All participants must be at least 7 years of age. Flat, closed-toe shoes are mandatory for the tour. Free parking is available. Visit www.west basin.org for more information.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 3) cold cut sandwiches. They’re really tasty, and the price is right,” he said. Councilmembers Dotson and Padilla have been Inglewood councilmembers for one year. Councilman Eloy Morales commented: “This is a role you don’t do as good as they’ve done it, unless you really care.” Morales showed support of Sombrano’s suggestion about identifying nonprofits supported by cityapproved fireworks vendors. He asked Artie Fields, Inglewood City Manager, to have his office coordinate getting the information out to the public for next year’s fireworks sales. “Parents (with children) in a local sports group want to support that sports group,” Morales said. The mayor multi-tasked, listening to resident complaints and ordering staff members (via texts) to address situations at the same time. By the end of the meeting, actions had already begun. “We have Public Works going to look at Market Street,” he said. He then addressed the comment about businesses leaving Inglewood: “The reason we don’t know (about the lumber company going out of business) is that no one told us. We’re not going to know every time a business leaves. [But] 16 new businesses did come to the city since January. That’s something to celebrate,” the mayor said. “This is what we really want,” Butts said in his closing remarks. “This is what council meetings are supposed to be about. I want to thank people who brought specific problems that we can work with. Some people just complain every week. When you complain over and over again about the past, that’s really nothing we can do anything about.”

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Vaccine Safety (Continued from page 8) (oxygen devoid) environment for proliferation of pathogens (infection), neoplasia (cancer) and sclerotic plaque (heart attack, stroke). Vaccine mania is caused by misinformation, fear and profit motives. If you believe we have been saved thus far by vaccines for polio, diphtheria and the like, please think again. In almost every case, the vaccine was introduced only after the disease had already naturally declined in the population. Giving credit to the vaccine is like saying the crowing rooster is responsible for the sunrise. If you or your children are under pressure to take a vaccine, get fully informed. The safest vaccine would be one that is killed (trusting that has really happened) and is given by the same route (oral or aerosol) that the street form of the disease agent would use to attack. Microbes are ubiquitous. They are in constant contact with us. We cannot escape them by hiding in our homes or wearing facemasks, nor will we eradicate them with disinfectants. In spite of propaganda to the contrary (vaccines are really big money), vaccines will never be the savior of humankind. Their potential risks may even outweigh their benefits when all is said and done. The only cases of polio today, for example, are those caused by the vaccine. Disease has not wiped out all life on the planet because within any given population there is natural resistance. That resistance is optimized in healthy bodies living a healthy lifestyle and that have proper natural nourishment. Health will never be something somebody else gives to us with a pill or injection; it is something we do to ourselves.

Covered California Accepting Applications for $16.9 Million in Grants (Continued from page 7) carefully review the application information and view a webinar that explains the application process on Covered California’s stakeholder website, at http://hbex.CoveredCA. com/navigator-program/.

Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the new market work for California’s consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. For more information on Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.

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anthropic Wysong Institute. http:// www.wysong.net. Research for this article was provided in part by the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ mmwrhtml/mm5212a2.htm.

Is That a Misquote on the Memorial Tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? That Is Not What He Said Explosive Allegations Contained in Newly Published Website

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he inscription on the memorial tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is not what he said in his world famous speech, ‘I Have A Dream,’” said James D. Sewell, publisher of a new website, www.MLK-TombMisquote.com, which is dedicated to correcting this insult to Dr. King. “I recently logged onto the U.S. Park Service website to research a tribute poem I was writing about Dr. King, when I discovered what looked like a misquote on Dr. King’s memorial tomb.” “When I first saw it, I wasn’t really sure what to think,” said Mr. Sewell. “I could not believe that a man of Dr. King’s stature would be misquoted on his memorial tomb, and especially in his most famous speech.” “I had to see this for myself,” Sewell said. “This was just too hard to believe so I went to visit The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, Ga.” A first time visitor to the site will immediately sense the air of respect and reverence that permeates everything – from the grandeur of the architecture, to the flower gardens, to

MLK Tombstone the spectacular sculptures and works should all come here at least once in of art, everything about this memo- our lives to see Dr. King’s tomb, so rial shows a deep love and respect for we never forget the struggle or the this great man. “This memorial to Dr. dream.” King is a very fitting tribute to a man “But I was amazed and more than who has earned the love and respect a little upset to see that the most recof the entire world.” ognizable lines from his ‘I Have A The highlight of the tour was Dr. Dream’ speech, have been misquoted King’s memorial tomb. “Standing be- on his tomb,” Sewell said. “As you fore Dr. King’s tomb is a truly hum- can see for yourself, the quotation on bling experience,” Sewell said. “We his tomb has Dr. King saying, ‘I’m

Free At Last’, but in his speech he said, ‘We Are Free At Last.’” Sewell adds, “Something must be done right now to correct this. So I started an online petition at www.ipetition.com/petitions/mlk-tomb-misquote to do just that. I am asking the millions of people worldwide who love and respect Dr. King to join the fight to make this right. This insult to Dr. King must be corrected immediately. When the petition has 100,000 signatures it will be presented to the President and Congress for action.” “The misquote on the memorial tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an insult to his memory and his legacy, and to all those who shared his dream and believed in his message,” says Sewell. Photographs of Dr. King’s memorial tomb and inscription, with a tribute poem to Dr. King, “We Are Free At Last”, are presented in Mr. Sewell’s newly published book of photography and poetry entitled, “Images of The Love Supreme, A Journey Into Higher Self”, A Photographic and Poetic Essay, at www.TheImages Trilogy.com.

Supervisors Approve Funding for New Recovery Center at MLK Medical Campus

oping to reduce emergency room overcrowding and decrease the costs of keeping stabilized homeless patients in expensive hospital beds, the Board of Supervisors approved $3.7-million in funding for a new recovery center on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Campus in Willowbrook. The MLK Recovery Center, which is expected to open early next year, will accept patients who are clinically stable and ready for discharge, but who remain hospitalized because they are homeless. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services loses millions of dollars each year because Medicaid (and other insurers) do not cover the cost of lengthy hospital bed stays for indigent patients.

Mark Ridley-Thomas

In addition, there is a shortage of places in Los Angeles County where these patients can stay while they recuperate. The MLK Recovery Center will be housed in the former dormitory for Charles Drew University medical students on the MLK Campus. It will serve as an immediate discharge option for the County’s entire hospital network, which includes four County-run hospitals

and the privately-run MLK Community hospital. The recovery center will be open 24-hours, 7-days per week, with staff providing meals, security, transportation, health services and other social services, such as housing support. It will serve approximately 900 to 1,400 patients per year countywide. “I applaud the Department of Health Services for its innovation

and leadership,” said Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who authored the motion to fund the recovery center. “This project will save lives, heal bodies and save dollars. I want to be certain that every patient sent to recovery is connected to the services she or he needs to be stabilized so they can hopefully find a home.”