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Coming Out on Top: Negotiation Theory and the US Government Shutdown
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By Becky Batagol, Senior Lecturer in Law at Monash University
he end of the two week-long US government shutdown appears imminent, and a temporary lift to the American debt ceiling is in place. But what do we know about the various theories of negotiation that underpinned the politicking between Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C.? During the shutdown, various news articles attempted to explain the shutdown and debt ceiling negotiations in terms of game theory or the Cold War, alongside advice from negotiation experts which proposed solutions to the standoff. Much of this analysis radically oversimplified the complexity of the specific circumstances of the negotiation process and oversold the predictive power of negotiation theory. Earlier this week, Cass Sunstein, the Robert Walmsley Professor at Harvard Law School published a widely read piece for Bloomberg.
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Veterans Upstaged by Tea Partiers
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By Veronica Mackey
unday’s Tea Party protest in front of the White House got a lot of attention, but it was not the attention organizers of the Million Vet March were looking to get. Brats for Veterans Advocacy Group —the group behind the Million Vet March—wrote: “We feel disheartened that What negotiating tactics did Republican Speaker John Boehner employ in trying to some would seek to hijack outflank the Democrats in the standoff over the US government shutdown and debt the narrative for political ceiling? EPA/Michael Reynolds He argued that in the context of the shutdown negotiations, powerlessness was actually very powerful. In a negotiation, you might well have more power if you are powerless. Strength can be weakness, and weakness can be strength. Sunstein used the economic theory of Nobel-winning economist and game theorist Thomas Schelling to argue that Republican Speaker John Boehner was in a powerful negotiating position because
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of the lack of control he exerted over intransigent House Republicans. In Sunstein’s view, the volatility of Boehner’s own position and the impossibility of controlling House Republicans meant that the Republicans should have been able to negotiate an excellent deal for themselves because compromise on their part was unlikely. So, powerlessness in the form of an inability to compromise became a source of negotiating power.
Sunstein also argued that president Barack Obama’s bargaining position was weakened by some interpretations of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, which argued that the president had the power to ensure that national debts were paid, even if Congress hadn’t raised the debt limit. Sunstein claimed that this interpretation, if correct, undermined Obama’s negotiating power because it (Continued on page 12)
The Lost Generation? By Thomas Bunn
recently discovered a young brother who claims to have the formula for success. His name is Jullien Gordon, graduate of both UCLA and Stanford with a Master’s Degree in Education. He currently speaks at colleges and universities around the country to students who are still undecided in their majors, and those seeking employment after graduation.
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Jullien believes the problem is that students often take the back seat in the vehicles of their own lives. They allow society or parents to drive them where they want them to go. The problem with this is that it creates a workforce of people who are uncommitted, unfocused, and ulti(Continued on page 2)
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(L-R) Former Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Ted Cruz
Man waves Confederate flags at rally. gain. The core principle is about all Americans honoring Veterans in a peaceful and apolitical manner.” What was supposed to be a peaceful gathering to underscore veterans rights soon became the backdrop for conservative politicians with an axe to grind against President Barack Obama. The Brats group clearly outlines their list of don’ts. (Continued on page 2)
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Treasurer’s Intern Program
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he City Treasurer’s Student Intern Program, conducted by City Treasurer Dr. Wanda Brown, will begin on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 3:30 to 6:00pm in the City Treasurer’s office, located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Students must be in middle or high school. Students will learn: The responsibilities of the City Treasurer; how money grows; how to become financially independent; how your local elected officials represent their community….and MUCH MORE! The program is FREE, and includes a mouthwatering lunch, served promptly at 3:30pm! Applications can be acquired from the Treasurer’s Office, Inglewood Library, Crenshaw Inglewood Library, and from the First Floor at City Hall.
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Veterans Upstaged by Tea Partiers (Continued from page 1) They are against anyone making racist comments, pushing through barricades and being disrespectful to others, among other rules. None of these guidelines were followed by Tea Partiers who claimed to be part of the veteran’s march. A mob, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee, along with former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, incited the crowd of protestors who waved Confederate flags, removed barricades from memorials around the city and brought them to the White House. No one took a stand against the racism or the vandalism. Here we have elected officials—not extremist citizens—but elected officials who are perfectly OK with people waving the “rebel” flag,” which was taken into battle against the North during the Civil War. It conveys Southern heritage, which often means the endorsement of white supremacy, and enslavement, and racial discrimination. Palin, Cruz and Lee stole the message intended by veteran leaders, proclaiming to be up in arms against the closure of the national veteran monuments and parks. Yet, Cruz staged a 21-hour protest to effectively filibuster President Obama’s health care law last month, which led to the government shutdown, and the ultimate shutdown of the memorials. The senators’ actions wreak of irony.
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As Thenewcivilrightsmovement.com reports: “Armed by and motivated with the Confederate flag, Tea Partiers vandalized our nation’s monuments and national landmarks, because they had been closed as a result of the federal government shutdown—an act which all three not only supported, but which the two Senators actually created.” Some Republicans say the flag waving is just an isolated event. The problem with that theory is Confederate flags keep showing up, and always at Tea Party rallies. We have seen this scene before. Remember in 2010 when Palin said absolutely nothing about a Tea Party member spitting on Black Congressman Emanuel Cleaver? True leaders don’t remain silent when someone has been mistreated, even when the wrong was committed by a member of their own party. Million Vet organizers were disappointed their hard work was turned into an advertisement by the Tea Party. It was never meant to be a circus. By the time Tea Party leaders were finished, the story had been spun from a peaceful veterans’ march to an angry protest against Obamacare and the president’s “disregard” for vets. Political posturing knows no bounds. Confederate flags in front of the White House (which ironically houses the nation’s black First Family), dismantling of barricades, and the ever present opportunistic Palin are fodder for Hollywood drama. Too bad it’s so real.
The Lost Generation? (Continued from page 1) mately unmotivated. Thus, young people of today have been labeled the Lost Generation. Jullien makes another brilliant observation about students focusing on a revitalized 4.0 system. That 4-point system focuses on intellectual, personal, social, and financial capitals. This system, Jullien feels, is one that gives students the right combination of the first three points to produce the fourth—financial opportunity. He uses himself as an example. He says “Who knows that you know, what you know? The reason I’m able to get paid to speak all over the nation is because the right people at companies, colleges, and high schools, know that I know a lot about helping this generation reach its full potential.” Gordon says this same system can be used when deciding which college to go to as well. “I chose Stanford for its capital, and because I wanted to be more valuable once I graduated. At the end of the day, college is an expensive piece of paper that comes with a lot of debt and struggles no matter if it’s framed on your wall or in your closet. Is it important, yes, but what’s more important is that you master yourself.” I found Jullienn’s lectures refreshing, and relevant, in that he understands the young people today. We aren’t attracted to tradition. What attracts us is freedom. His Ted Talks have landed him more lecturing and coaching work in the last couple years and he now calls himself, the “Innerviewer.” More and more young people are becoming financially independent and doing what they love to do. Lost Generation? I would say we are the Found Generation.
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Homes and Parks Dominate Council Session
he council approved the following items: A agreement with Motorola to provide oncall repair and maintenance service for the Police Department’s mobile date infrastructure in the amount of $28,106; approval of a cooperative purchase agreement with the national Auto Fleet Group to purchase a Compressed Natural Gas low emission Ford F250 Cab and Chassis Truck in the amount of $51,972.48. The truck will be used for food delivery for the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department Senior Nutritional Program. A woman questioned the council authorizing the destruction of unused police records dated prior to January 1, 2008, when the Inglewood Police Dept. was headed by Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks. She
By Veronica Mackey
Inglewood City Council wanted to know who made the deci- stroyed every 5 years. The penal sion to destroy the records and what code and government code provide was contained in those records. for destruction of records no longer Is something sinister going on? in use,” Mayor James Butts said. “The only way you can destroy The Economic and Community documents is in concert with the Development Dept. requested the government code and penal code… council authorize the City to be an It was an internal affairs file. They associate member of the Califortake up a lot of space, and are de- nia Home Energy Renovation Op-
portunity (HERO) Program. The program would allow Inglewood residents to apply for financing for energy efficiency home services. Financing is provided through a semi-annual lien on the property. There is a 20-year repayment plan. If property is sold during that period, the assessment will remain with the property. Acting Community Development Director Linda Tatum said: “The HERO Program would provide a key difference in that single family residences would be eligible. In the (old program) of 2010, multi-unit homes only would be eligible. There is no cost to the City, other than administrative costs that the council would use tonight to approve the program.” Councilmembers approved the reso(Continued on page 11)
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get weary sometime dealing with the amount of racism in this country, but it is my job to speak out, so here’s another comment on this ugly mess. By now you have no doubt heard about the Million Vet Rally, aka Tea Party Rally, which took place in Washington DC on Oct. 13. Too bad the marchers, who were so well intentioned, were upstaged by a pack of media seeking conservatives whose agenda was to stir up trouble. At the center of the rally, was a lot of name calling against the president, vandalism of government property and protestors carrying the Confederate Army flag. Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee led protestors in their efforts to storm the closed veteran monuments and parks as a political ploy to attack the president. Throughout this government shutdown mess, Cruz has repeatedly obstructed all reasonable attempts to come to an agreement which would get government people back to work and end the delay of government benefits and services to millions of Americans. But, as usual, it is not about anybody else except the right. Forget those who actually need government help to survive. Forget that politicians stole the spotlight from a well-meaning veterans organization and tarnished their reputation. Not only have people been suffering needlessly because of the Republican vs. Democrat standoff, that nasty thing called racism keeps popping up and adding insult to injury. Tea Partiers showing up waving Confederate flags is an obvious statement that party members think very little of black people. Not only that, but apparently the senators and Sarah Palin agree with them. It does not matter that they were not personally waving the flags. The point is similar racist acts seem to follow every time the party has an event. And Palin is usually not far behind. From racist slogans to insulting pictures of our president, the hatred never ends. To have two elected officials and a former governor joining the Tea Party protest and remain mum while racist flags are being waved—I have no words for
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Just Saying... Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly that. I think Boomberg.com columnist Jeffrey Goldberg said it best in his tweet: “In many parts of America, waving a Confederate flag outside the home of a black family would be considered a very hostile act.” This is such a slap in the face to black people in this country— especially those who are now in their 60s or older. The history of the Confederate flag has always stood for the Southern white tradition, which tolerates bigotry and disregard for African Americans while upholding a belief in slavery. Every time that flag is raised, it is an overt endorsement of the deep-seated hatred which still exists in this country, protected under the guise of “freedom of speech.” Some have said that America’s founding fathers never explicitly meant for their “all men are created equal” clause in the Declaration of Independence to include black slaves. Whether they did or not, it is too late to try and turn back. Besides that, there is someone much higher who says we are all equal. I do not believe, however, they meant for the free speech amendment to give anyone the right to say whatever they want regardless of who it hurts either. And we call this civilization…
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Democrats Call for Financial Institutions to Assist Shutdown Victims
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he debt ceiling crisis essentially ended on Oct. 15, but the effects on thousands of American families will be felt for weeks or months to come. According to Quartz.com, “the last two weeks have cost the US economy—and its taxpayers—unnecessary billions.” On Oct. 14, one day prior, leading Democratic lawmakers called on financial institutions to work proactively with their customers facing financial distress as a result of the shutdown of the Federal Government. Fourteen days into the shutdown, many employees have now seen their first diminished paycheck, leaving them facing short-term financial hardship and possible longterm damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own. A group of 30 Democrats, led by Congresswoman Maxine Waters, including Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and Chris Van Hollen, have
introduced a concurrent resolution urging institutions such as banks and consumer reporting agencies to work proactively with customers affected by the shutdown. The resolution calls on them to identify customers that have been affected and to adopt flexible, prudent arrangements to help them meet their debt obligations. For example, the resolution urges institutions to consider temporarily waiving or reducing penalties for late payments. Importantly, it also urges these institutions to work with their customers to protect the affected employees’ creditworthiness. “The shutdown of the Federal Government has forced thousands of people into financial distress through no fault of their own,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters (DCA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee. “Financial institutions should not penal-
ize—or profit from—those affected by these difficult circumstances.” Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) commented, “The current shutdown is reckless and irresponsible. We should reopen the government immediately and stop playing political games with the full faith and credit of the United States. However, until that happens, we are adding our voice to the recent guidance put out by our nation’s top regulators calling on our financial institutions to work in good faith with their customers who may be experiencing short term financial hardship during this shutdown through absolutely no fault of their own. It makes sense for everyone financially and is the right thing to do.” “The partisan actions of some in Congress have caused this reckless shutdown, creating real financial strain on the residents of Northern Virginia, and those across the na-
tion, who work directly for, contract with, or receive benefits from the federal government,” said Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Original cosponsors to the legislation include: Minority Whip, Steny Hoyer, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Gerry Connelly, Rep. Donna F. Edwards, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Jim Moran, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Rep. Melvin Watt, Rep. Brad Sherman, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Rep. Michael E. Capuano, Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, Rep. William Lacy Clay, Rep. Stephen Lynch, Rep. David Scott, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Keith Ellison, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. John Carney, Rep. Terri Sewell, Rep. Bill Foster, Rep. Dan Kildee, Rep. Patrick Murphy, Rep. John Delaney, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Denny Heck.
Harry Belafonte Sues MLK Estate Open Letter to the Residents of District 4
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arry Belafonte sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday over the fate of three documents he tried to sell at auction. The lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan seeks unspecified damages and a court declaration Belafonte is the rightful owner. The documents are an outline of a Vietnam War speech by King, notes to a speech King never got to deliver in Memphis, Tenn., and a condolence letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to King’s wife after the civil rights leader’s 1968 assassination. According to the lawsuit, Belafonte was preparing to auction the items in 2008 when the estate “astonishingly” blocked it. The lawsuit cited the close relationship between Belafonte and King, saying the pair “worked on strategies and collaborated on issues that would transform American society” while they “forged a deep and enduring personal friendship.” It said King and his widow, Coretta Scott King, gave Belafonte a number of items and it noted that Coretta Scott King, who died in 2006, mentioned Belafonte in her autobiography, saying “whenever we got into trouble or when tragedy struck, Harry has
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O Harry Belafonte always come to our aid, his generous heart wide open.” Belafonte said he delivered the documents for auction to Sotheby’s Inc. in early 2008 and the auction house has held them pending a resolution of the dispute between the estate and Belafonte. The lawsuit said Belafonte had held the Vietnam War speech outline since 1967, when King left it behind after working on it in Belafonte’s apartment. It said the Memphis speech notes were found in King’s suit pocket after he was assassinated. According to the lawsuit, Coretta Scott King offered the notes to Belafonte but he suggested they instead be given to one of King’s longest-serving confidants. When that man died in (Continued on page 11)
ver the past several weeks, there have been a series of violent crimes in the 4th District along Crenshaw Boulevard from 104th Street to 118th Place. As residents, we must be aware that the violent crime that currently plagues our community is now occurring during daytime hours. Unfortunately, some of these tragedies have involved what appear to be domestic disputes and other incidents have been the result of targeted individuals who may have been involved in some kind of criminal activity. These recent incidents are in no way indicative of the normal characteristics of our community. Please know that I am, and will remain, in direct contact with our Chief of Police, Mark Fronterotta, regarding these matters, and he has assigned extra patrols throughout the 4th District, effective immediately, and they will continue seven days a week. Please do not think that the city of Inglewood is not safe for you and your family. The city is a very safe place to live, work and play, but we must all be mindful that there are predators among us, and we need to be especially careful and watchful when moving about the city, the neighboring communities, and
throughout Los Angeles County. You are encouraged not to become fearful but to maintain your normal routines while remaining vigilant regarding your surroundings.
Ralph Franklin If anyone has any information regarding any of these recent incidents, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-5240 or the 24-hour Anonymous Hotline Number at 888-41-CRIME or 888 4127463. For those who may wish to monitor ongoing News Releases issued by the Inglewood Police Department, you can visit their website at www.inglewoodpd.org and click on (Continued on page 11)
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Reconstructive Breast Surgery after Cancer By Antoinette Ayana
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f you have ever had a mastectomy, then you know what women who have gone through this are feeling. You might go through times when you do not feel like you are a whole person anymore, even though all that has changed is that one aspect of your body. It is probably a very emotionally and physically draining time for you. If you have recently gone through this, do not lose hope. Reconstructive breast surgery may be a good option for you to help you feel like yourself once again. There are two main types of reconstructive breast surgery that can be done to help those who have had a mastectomy. There is the type that makes use of artificial products such as saline or silicone implants. There is also the type that uses portions of the individual’s body from another location and takes that to remake the breasts. It will probably depend on the individual as to what type of procedure will work the best. An indi-
vidual that does not have very much extra tissue on their body may not benefit from the removal of tissue from one part of the body to another part. Anyone will likely be a good candidate for the implants as long as they are healthy enough to have a surgical procedure in general.
This is something that a surgeon will need to take into consideration before saying they can give you a surgical procedure in the first place. There may need to be a length of time between your mastectomy and your repairing treatment. This will likely be decided on by your cancer doctor. You may not have a plastic surgeon already chosen to do your reconstructive breast surgery. If you have not, then there are some things to consider before you do. You will want a surgeon that has experience in working with cancer patients. This is important because they will better understand what you are going through physically and emotionally. Make sure that you also choose a surgeon that will work with your insurance to cover your treatment. It might depend on the insurance company whether they will cover it since it is somewhat cosmetic. If insurance will not work with you, try to find a clinic that offers financing that will work for you.
Once you do choose a plastic surgeon, you will want to discuss your procedure with him or her concerning how it will affect later testing that might need to be done for possible cancer that has possibly returned. Although this is not something you might want to think about, you would be wise to make sure the implant you receive or the reconstruction you have done will not negatively affect your other doctor’s ability to find possible cancer. After discussing your concerns with your doctor, if you decide to have reconstructive breast surgery, hopefully you will feel like yourself once again. There is no reason to go through life feeling less than the person you are. Before you schedule a reconstructive breast surgery, you will need to consult with a surgeon like the professionals at Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. To speak to a qualified physician, go to: http://www. breastcenter.com.
5 Benefits of Yoga Deep Breathing
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ow often do you think about the way that you breathe? If you’re like most people you probably aren’t aware of how you breathe. But how you breathe can have a huge impact on your life and your health. Medical studies have shown that the simple act of deep breathing can have significant health benefits. Here are the top 5 ways that simply taking a few moments to breathe deeply can really improve your health: 1. Deep breathing reduces stress—When you’re very stressed out, stop and take 10 very deep breaths. You will instantly feel more relaxed. Try it, you’ll see. Deep breathing supplies the oxygen that your body needs to function well and that extra influx of oxygen can revitalize your body and your mind which will reduce stress and help keep you calm. 2. Deep breathing reduces pain— Have you ever noticed that doctors and medical personnel tell mothers that are giving birth to
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breathe deeply? Or maybe you’ve noticed that coaches tell athletes that are injured on the field to take deep breaths? That’s because when you take deep breaths your body releases endorphins. Endorphins are your body’s way of fighting pain. 3. Deep breathing helps you relax—Have you ever been told to breathe deeply and count to 10 when you’re angry or upset? Breath-
ing deeply will help your relax and calm down which is why people are encouraged to breathe deeply when they are angry or upset. Taking deep breaths will increase the oxygen flow to your brain which will help you calm down. 4. Deep breathing can reduce your risk of high blood pressure— There are some medical studies that show a connection between high
blood pressure and a shallow, fast breathing rate. So the faster your breathing rate is the more likely you are to suffer from high blood pressure. Taking time each day to be more aware of your breath and to breathe slowly and deeply can help you lower your risk of high blood pressure. 5. Deep breathing can increase your energy level—Do you have trouble staying awake after lunch? Do you always feel your energy dip in the mid-afternoon? Millions of people have problems keeping their energy levels up during the day and turn to caffeine or other stimulants when you can get the same energy boost by taking some time to breathe deeply. The extra oxygen that you get from those deep breaths can give you all the boost that you need to get through your day. Jay Franco has been a Yoga enthusiast since an early age. He is constantly trying to find practical ways of implementing this ancient knowledge into his Western lifestyle.
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Today Business Opportunity Meeting for Light Rail Project
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ocal contractors will have an opportunity to secure a piece of the MTA’s Crenshaw/ LAX Light Rail line project. The train will run along Crenshaw Blvd. through Inglewood and end at LAX. A meeting will be held Oct. 28 at the California African American Museum, where firms can meet general contractor Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors to learn about sub-contracting opportunities offered. According to reports, 150 people have signed up, which is about half the number required. Those advo-
cating for more African American contract awards are encouraging Crenshaw area contractors to get in on this $2 billion opportunity to do business with Metro. Openings include opportunities for those in construction trades, aerial photography, masonry, and silk screening. Last month a rally and resource fair was held in Leimert Park to recruit applicants. Interested parties can register online at http://www.formstack.com/ forms/?1551183-emqmYtwJcI.
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re personal relationships why most consumers frequent small businesses? From the mom and pop coffee shop to the small bookstore just down the street, people enjoy the personal interactions and convenience small businesses offer. In a recent survey about interactions between consumers and small businesses from Web.com, more than eight out of ten consumers said it’s important that a small business is customer-focused and provides personal, faceto-face interaction with its customers. Respondents also wanted a small business to be local, convenient and reliable. Grow online: To account for consumers’ desire for personal relationships, small businesses should have a big presence on the Internet, but only 41 percent of small businesses surveyed even had a website. Those without a website said they didn’t see
the need for one, or the cost of designing and maintaining a site was a barrier. On the other hand, 83 percent of consumers who responded said having a website and use of social media is important to their consideration and choice of a small business.
“Small businesses have historically relied on face-to-face relationships to grow and differentiate themselves, but today’s consumers are demanding that these relationships extend into ‘e-Main Street’,” says David Brown, president, chairman and CEO of Web.com. “Our survey found a significant discon(Continued on page 10)
Supervisors Support Bid to Host Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles for 2016
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oping to continue the push to host the 2024 Olympic Games, on Tuesday the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support the LA Marathon, LLC’s bid to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials for selection of both the Men’s and Women’s teams to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The trials will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, the day before the 31st Annual ASICS LA Marathon. The course option for the trials will take runners throughout the City of Los Angeles, including Dodger Stadium, LA Live, the Coliseum, and various iconic areas in Hollywood. The bid for the trials could bring Los Angeles one step closer toward hosting the Olympic Games in 2024. Los Angeles would be in competition with other U.S. cities, such as Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington, which are also hoping to host the games. Earlier this
year, the U.S. Olympic Committee began outreach efforts to 35 cities about their interest in hosting the 2024 competition. The U.S. has not hosted the summer games since 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. While other cities have struggled with expenses, the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles has been considered the “most financially successful” in the history of the modern Olympics. This serves as a testament to Los Angeles’ ability to coordinate events of this logistic size and capacity, including the stellar coordination and cooperation between law enforcement, businesses, and private industry. The marathon course, which will wind its way throughout many of Los Angeles’ most iconic areas, is a splendid showcase of all that this county has to offer,” said Chairman Ridley-Thomas. “Using Los Angeles as the venue for the U.S. Olympic trails will be an excellent way to promote international competition, world peace and our Olympic bid.”
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LEG A L NOT I CES CITY OF INGLEWOOD NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CENTURY BOULEVARD MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The City of Inglewood Department of Public Works (City) has prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to assess the proposed project effects to the environment and the community. The proposed project is located on 3.1 miles of Century Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and 200 feet east of Van Ness Avenue. The proposed project would reduce the existing six-lane Century Boulevard to four lanes from Inglewood Avenue to Prairie Avenue and to five lanes from Crenshaw Boulevard to 5th Avenue; add exclusive right and left turn lanes; install raised landscaped medians, traffic signal and street light upgrades, crosswalk and sidewalk improvements, and concrete bus pads; and enhance parkway landscaping. The purpose of the project is to reduce existing and projected congestion levels of traffic traveling in both directions on Century Boulevard; improve motorist, bicycle, and pedestrian safety; improve drainage to prevent flooding within the roadway; enhance pedestrian connectivity between the residential and commercial areas, including ramp installation compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requirements; and incorporate corridor parkway features through enhanced streetscapes. The project site is not included on the following hazardous waste site lists pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code: the DTSC EnviroStor database, Cortese list, and Superfund site list. However, eight sites with open cases were identified in the State Water Resources Control Board’s GeoTracker within the project limits. Six sites are currently designated as Open-Assessment, undergoing site characterization, investigation, risk evaluation, and/or site conceptual model development. Two sites are currently designated as Open-Remediation, having an approved remedy and/or implementing the remedy under an approved clean-up plan for the site. The IS/MND assesses the proposed project effects to the environment and the community. All potentially significant
ORDINANCE NO. 13-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND POSITIONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY; AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY IN CONFLICT OR AT VARIANCE HEREWITH; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: A FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE INGLEWOOD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED IN CITY HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE (WWW.CITYOFINGLEWOOD. ORG) LISTED UNDER THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT.
effects identified could be mitigated to a less-than-significant level. The IS/ MND is being circulated for a 30-day public review period. The review period will start October 22, 2013 and end November 21, 2013. The City has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the environmental analysis of the proposed project on October 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm at 3883 W. Century Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90303 (Hollywood Park Casino, Breeder’s Cup Room, 1st Floor). A copy of the document is available for public review on-line at http://www. cityofinglewood.org/ and at the following locations: • City of Inglewood, Department of Public Works – One West Manchester Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Inglewood, California 90301, Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Closed: Friday–Sunday • Inglewood Main Library – 101 West Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 90301, Monday– Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Closed: Friday and Sunday • Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Library – 11141 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood, California 90301, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Closed: Wednesday, Friday–Sunday Interested parties may submit their comments until 5:00 pm on November 21, 2013 to: Keith Lockard Attn: City of Inglewood Century Boulevard IS/MND City of Inglewood, Department of Public Works One West Manchester Boulevard, 3rd Floor Inglewood, California 90301 Responses to written comments received during the public review period will be addressed and considered by the City Council for approval. If you require additional information please contact the Department of Public Works at (310) 412 5333 or submit questions and comments by email to klockard@ cityofinglewood.org or fax to (310) 412-5552.
Big Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses (Continued from page 8) nect between how small businesses decision-makers think they are delivering on customers’ expectations versus the reality of consumers’ perceptions. The good news is small businesses are starting to realize the web’s untapped potential to reach consumers who are eager for online engagement.” Stay in touch: Everyone knows how important it is
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 204545 The following Person is doing business as: DBA C&C Trucking Located at: 419 E. Ellis Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302 Registered owner: Carlos A. Cruz, 419 E. Ellis Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 30, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Carlos A. Cruz, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 30, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 183496 The following Person is doing business as:
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 177275 The following Person is doing business as:
1. Sangita Stone Music Publishing 2. Earthenware Records Located at: 2851 W. 120th St., Ste E 360 Hawthorne, CA 90250 Registered owner: Do What You Love Productions, LLC 2851 W. 120th St., Ste E 360, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Account, Book & Bill; Account, Book and Bill; Account, Book, Bill; Account, Book and Bill Services; Account, Book & Bill Services Located at: 1601 North Sepulveda Blvd., # 740 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 3, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Do What You Love Productions, LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 3, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2013 ITO0422301008 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 September 26, 2013; October 3, 10 & 17, 2013 ITO0422301003 Inglewood Today
to stay in touch with friends. If you’re a small business owner, don’t forget to stay in touch with your customers so they won’t forget about you. Use social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, along with email to notify your customers about special promotions or to just remind them about the great benefits you offer. While it’s easy to blast an email to every customer or post an endless stream of cute pictures on Facebook, it’s important to not overwhelm or annoy them with too much of a good thing. Keep your messages consistent, concise and professional.
If you’re not sure how to get started, the Internet offers a lot of resources about how to successfully set up your online presence and use Google, Facebook and Twitter to market and grow your business online. You can also find information online at www.Web.com. Provide personal service: Set your business apart by giving every customer the personal interaction and convenience they crave. Simply asking customers about their purchases or how you can serve them better gives you a consistent stream of information you can use to refine your goods or services and increase
Registered owner: Beverly Love, 10736 Jefferson Blvd., #105, Culver City, CA 90230 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 23, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Beverly Love, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 23, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013 ITO0422309099 Inglewood Today
sales. Make sure every employee understands the value in talking to customers and tracking feedback. The bottom line for every small business is that consumers are demanding online interaction and involvement with businesses, both big and small. Consistently reaching out to your customers through a website, social media and face-toface interactions will help your business thrive. Courtesy: Family Features and Getty Images Private party has 2 double lots to sell in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Cherry Blossom area. $7000 per double lot, Or Best Offer. 760-333-4736
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SoLA Business and Economic Forecast As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Community Financial Resource Center (CFRC) will host the Unveiling of the First SoLA Business and Economic, 4060 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. The event begins with a complimentary Breakfast (9:30 am to 10:30 am); followed by the Unveiling and Business & Economic Forecast (10:00 am to 12:00 pm); and “Taste of Microenterprise” - CFRC’s Micro Entrepreneur’s Food Sampling & Vendor Faire (12:00 pm to 2:00 pm). Free and open to the public. Please RSVP to events@bellamypr.com or call 213673-1433. Corporate sponsorships are available. For more information contact Malanna Marioneaux at 323-8461478 or malanna@cfrcla.org.
James T. Butts; “Public “Safety” by Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterrota; “State of the IUSD” by State Trustee, Dr. Don Brann; “Tree Trimming, Sidewalk and Street Repairs, and Street Lighting” by Inglewood Public Works Director, Louis Atwell; and “Jobs for our Community” by South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Bobby Sears. Doors will open at 9:30am for guests to visit the information booths available before and after the meeting. To RSVP please contact Councilman Padilla’s office at 310-412-8601 or email Cd2@cityofinglewood.org.
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Taste of Soul Is Back! Once again it’s on as 102.3 Radio Free KJLH and the Los Angeles Sentinel proudly present the 8th Annual Taste of Soul. Crenshaw Blvd. is the place to be as we block off the streets from Stocker on the south to Rodeo on October 19, 2013 the north. Town Hall Meeting District 2 This is a day of community fellowInglewood residents are encouraged ship, delicious food and awesome to attend Councilman Alex Padilla’s live music performances from 10amDistrict 2 Town Hall Meeting from 7pm. Don’t miss the live broadcast 10:00am until noon in City Hall Com- from 8am-10am. DJ Malski will set munity Room A. off the KJLH Radio Free Music Stage Topics of discussion include the on Crenshaw and Rodeo at 10:30am. “State of the City” address by Mayor You know it’s gonna be hot!Our Taste
Harry Belafonte Sues MLK Estate (Continued from page 6) 1979, his widow delivered the notes to Belafonte, it said. The letter from Johnson was given to Belafonte by Coretta Scott King about a decade ago after she admired the collection of historic documents on a wall of his home, the lawsuit said. The lawsuit said King frequently gave drafts and copies of his speeches, correspondence and working papers to friends and fellow civil rights activists and that his estate has made a series of “disturbing and illegitimate challenges to Dr. King’s gift-giving” in recent years. Miles J. Alexander, a lawyer for the Atlanta-based King estate, said he had not yet seen the lawsuit. “I have no comment I can make right now,” he said. Source: Associated Press Open Letter (Continued from page 6) “Press Releases” for the most current information. Finally, I want to thank Chief Fronterotta and the Inglewood Police Department for their diligent efforts to bring to justice those persons who have caused irreparable harm to the victims and their families. Sincerely, Councilman Ralph L. Franklin City of Inglewood, 4th District
Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) lution. City Clerk Yvonne Horton reported she is looking into acquiring a machine that verifies signatures of voters. Using the technology would average about 97 cents to verify each signature. The current cost is about $2.45 per signature. Foreclosure rates are down in Inglewood, according to City Treasurer Wanda Brown. As of January 2013, the number of foreclosures reported respectively in Districts 1 through 5 were 26, 45, 34, 11, and 38. The total from January to June was 154. All REO properties in Inglewood have been picked up by investors. Some properties in Inglewood, she said, are renting around $2,500 a month. A woman is not pleased about how the city looks, particularly its parks—playgrounds and soccer fields. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Willie Agee commented: “Ms. Sombrano, as far as Parks and Recreation is concerned, we are on our way. This city’s going to be green again. I guarantee that.” A young man representing the Peace and Freedom Party said his organization is putting together a community potluck on Nov. 17. “We need to keep the movement going until we achieve peace on earth. We want to get the whole community involved,” he said. Stay tuned for details. Councilman Alex Padilla gave
of Soul partners will share valuable information and products designed to enhance your lifestyle. Doors will open at 9:30am for guests to visit the information booths available before and after the meeting. To RSVP please contact Councilman Padilla’s office at 310-412-8601 or email Cd2@cityofinglewood.org.
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a recap of weekend events around the city, noting the success of the Centinela Hospital Health Fair and Assemblyman Steven Bradford’s Town Hall Meeting on the Affordable Care Act. He also reiterated that the council is open to dialogue with constituents. “I don’t think any city is perfect, but we strive to improve our situation. We strive to do that every week by coming together to talk to our constituents. Regarding parks, we have stuff the council has already approved that is coming to fruition. Again, I encourage you to approach us after the meeting or during the week. Our council and mayor and city staff would be happy to sit down and talk with you. Councilmember Eloy Morales added: “Sometimes things are not on the agenda, so we cannot talk about it. Regarding the soccer fields, we have all received calls, so we are aware of them.” Councilman Ralph Franklin addressed the recent increase of violence in District 4: “When a family hurts in my district, I hurt with
them. I want to thank the Chief of Police (Mark Fronterotta) and the mayor for helping us come up with strategies. Plans are now in the works to address those issues.” Councilman George Dotson was absent due to a family emergency. Mayor Butts addressed a comment which suggested the City was in cahoots with investors buying up foreclosed properties in Inglewood: “It would be hard to have a conspiracy of that nature, with a situation that is so vast. Foreclosures are largely due to … no-income loans and re-fis at exorbitant rates … and one day everything fell apart, and there were no re-fis. “They (investors) are getting great market rents and they believe this city is going to have stable rates. I would rather have a city that people want to invest in than have properties that lie dormant and create blight.” The old Daniel Freeman Hospital site, he said, is currently in escrow. The process is expected to be completed in December.
Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions October 31, 2013 and improve life-coping skills. This Seniors Halloween Party worldwide non-profit organization, Once again it’s on as 102.3 Radio founded in 1937, holds weekly meetFrSenior Healthy Life Assn. presents ings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at 4th annual Halloween Party. It will be SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, a “spooktacular affair!” It will be held north of Centinela Ave., (2nd buildat Inglewood Meadows,1 South Lo- ing on the right). Call 310-322-6411 cust St., Inglewood, CA 90301, from for more information, or visit www. 2:00pm-6:00pm. lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation This event will feature a declaration is requested but not required.. from Inglewood Mayor James Butts, honoring Mark Fronterotta, Chief of Bingo Games Police, and special invited guest DisOperation 3801 hosts Bingo every trict 1 Councilman George Dotson Sunday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. There will be raffles and prizes, with a to 6:00 p.m. We are a drug and al$100 grand prize for the best costume. cohol free environment. We are a Refreshments will be served. See you non-profit looking for your support. there! For more information, contact Cost is $1 per game. Anyone menCurtis Mitchell at 310-465-7046. tioning BlackNLA will get 5 free games. Located at the Bingo Hall, 3801 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA. For more information, contact Jimmy Jam, 323-777-2422, jimmyjam@vel.net.
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SCE Thanks Inglewood Energy Savers
Top row, left to right: SCE Rep., Angela Williams, Harry Frisby, Victor Nunez, Councilman Ralph Franklin and Councilman Eloy Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Councilman Alex Padilla, Cliff Pate, Mayor James Butts, Artie Fields, Louis Atwell, Mindala “Mindy” Wilcox, and Flynn Marine. Not pictured: Danita Meshack, Lennox Anunwah, Keith Lockhard, and Lauren Amimoto.
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Coming Out on Top: Negotiation Theory and the These approaches to negotiation are useful in helping to dismantle the US Government Shutdown dynamics of particular negotiations, including the political standoff in (Continued from page 1) Washington. Each approach isolates different variables, which may come removed the most pressing consequence of not agreeing: a catastrophic into play in negotiation and attempts to determine the importance and innational debt default. fluence of each variable upon negotiations. There is a seductive simplicity Much of the writing in the field of negotiation borrows from economic in such theories of bargaining, including game theory. theory. Like Sunstein’s work, these But these theories alone can’t writers attempt to dissect the negoexplain the whole problem. Suntiation process in order to predict stein’s account of negotiations outcomes in negotiation and imover the shutdown oversimpliprove negotiation practices. fied the messiness and unpredictThe authors of negotiating bible ability of human behaviour. His Getting to Yes—proponents of description of the positions of principled negotiation—set out Obama and Boehner appeared five principles upon which producpremised upon the rationality of tive problem-solving negotiation the players. His narrative of powis based. These are: to separate the er was rigid and remarkably inert. people from the problem; focus It may be that the disunity among on interests not positions; invent Congressional Republicans did options for mutual gain; insist on not improve the bargaining posiusing objective criteria to govern tion of Boehner, and allowed new the outcome; and know your best players to come to the negotiaalternative to a negotiated agreetion table. ment. Harvard law professor RobNow the shutdown is over, we ert Mnookin is one to have applied can begin to know more about aspects of principled negotiation to what factors were decisive in The US government shutdown: more than just a game of chess? the standoff in the US. the outcome. Negotiations often soundslogical Similarly, in the context of the don’t play out as we would preoften difficult negotiations followdict: negotiators may be tired, ing divorce, Mnookin and fellow legal academic Lewis Kornhauser identi- important information incomplete or wrong, beliefs false or personal frictions fied five important influences upon bargaining outcomes in 1979. These are: or affections paramount. Sunstein did acknowledge the risks of the negotiation the preferences of the divorcing parents; the bargaining endowments created breaking down. by legal rules that indicate the particular allocation a court will impose if the Bargaining power inevitably ebbs and flows, circulating imperceptibly parties fail to reach agreement; the degree of uncertainty concerning the legal around a negotiating table. Before next February—when the temporary lift to outcome if the parties go to court, which is linked to the parties’ attitudes to- the debt ceiling is set to terminate—we may all have a chance to learn more wards risk; transaction costs and the parties’ respective abilities to bear them; about the power dynamics of these negotiations. as well as strategic behaviour. Source: http://theconversation.com