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THURSDAY • January 31- February 6, 2013
Long Beach Times
45,089 READERS WEEKLY • LONG BEACH, CARSON, COMPTON, CA
Vol. 25 No. 22
Thursday • January 31- February 6, 2013
Email: lbtimes@aol.com • Website: LongBeachTimes.org
Isabel Dos Santos, Daughter Of
Angola's President, Is Africa's
First Woman Billionaire
By Richard Love
Over the past few years Isabel dos Santos,
the oldest daughter of Angolan President
Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, has been buying
more shares of publicly traded companies
in Portugal, including shares in a bank
and a cable TV company. Those stakes,
combined with assets Isabel dos Santos
owns in at least one bank in Angola, have
pushed her net worth over the $1 billion
mark, according to research by FORBES,
making the 40-year-old Africa’s first
woman billionaire.
A spokesperson for Dos Santos in Portugal
did not respond to a request for comment
on her net worth status.
Isabel dos Santos studied engineering at
King’s College in London, where she lived
with her mother, who is divorced from
President dos Santos. She opened her first
business in 1997, at age 24, in Luanda in
Isabel dos Santos
Angola– a restaurant called Miami Beach.
She has come a long way since then.
She sits on the boards of several companies in Angola and Portugal and has been instrumental in making
business decisions.
In May 2012, she was reported to increase her stake in ZON Multimedia, Portugal’s largest cable TV
company, from 4.9% to 14.9%. She later boosted her stake again via two of her shareholding companies,
Kento and Jadeium, and now owns 28.8% of ZON, worth a recent $385 million. She sits on ZON’s board
and is the company’s largest shareholder. The president’s daughter also owns 19.5% of Banco BPI, one of
Portugal’s largest publicly traded banks. That stake is worth $465 million.
In Angola, Isabel dos Santos sits on the board of Banco BIC and is reported to own a 25% stake in the
bank, worth a conservative $160 million. Several sources knowledgeable about telecom in Angola told
FORBES that she sits on the board of Unitel – one of the country’s two mobile phone networks – and is a
25% shareholder. That stake alone is worth $1 billion at a minimum, according to several telecom analysts.
A spokeswoman for Dos Santos in Lisbon said she could not comment on Dos Santos’ Angolan holdings.
How did a 40-year-old woman who started out with just one restaurant come into such a vast fortune?
I asked Peter Lewis, a professor of African Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School for Advanced
International Studies. He did not review the information about Isabel dos Santos’ holding and he said he
didn’t know the specifics of Dos Santos’ wealth, but he did shed some light on how business is done in
Angola: “It’s clear through documented work that the ruling party and the President’s inner circle have a
lot of business interests. The source of funds and corporate governance are very murky,” Lewis explained.
“The central problem in Angola is the complete lack of transparency. We can’t trace the provenance of these
funds.”
Angola lies on the western coast of southern Africa, a country of 18 million people living in an oil- and
diamond-rich area about twice the size of Texas. The country endured 27 years of civil war, which ended
in 2002. Jose Eduardo dos Santos has been president since 1979, four years after the country gained its
independence from Portugal. “When you tease out the ownership and controlling interests in Angola it reads
like a Who’s Who of [the President’s] family members and party and
military chiefs,” said Professor Lewis.
A spokeswoman for Isabel dos Santos in Portugal says the professor’s
statements are speculative, unreasonable and without academic
merit; she insists that Dos Santos’ investments have been presented
with maximum transparency from publicly listed companies based
on European law.
An additional important factor: a huge influx of cash into Angola.
Oil revenues skyrocketed in the years following the end of the civil
war, climbing from $3 billion in 2002 to $60 billion in 2008, according
to Lewis. “They are fixing a few roads and there are some railways
and there are a lot of cranes in Luanda,” Lewis explained. “But they
Isabel dos Santos
are awash in cash; $5 billion has been documented in illicit financial
flows.” (An update on those oil revenue figures: Take them lightly. A Global Witness report recommended
by a Forbes colleague points out many contradictions in how various arms of the Angolan government
reported the oil production, exports and pricing.)
This doesn’t answer the specifics of the origin of Isabel dos Santos’ fortune, but it provides some helpful
context. FORBES aims to delve further into this issue.
WHY WE MUST BE
PROACTIVE
By Helen L. Burleson,
Doctor of Public Administration
We made many gains during the
Civil Rights Movement of the ‘60’s.
Today many of those rights remain a
figment of our memories for we have
gone to sleep at the wheels of justice.
Each of us must make a commitment
to become a spoke in the wheel that
propels us toward progress and
leverage.
Helen Burleson
The Hispanics or Latinos, if you
prefer, have taken a page from our Civil Rights Movement and they
have been like the constant drip of rain that breaks a rock down into
sand. This cooperative effort on the part of Republicans and Democrats
to address immigration is the direct result of the Latinos making
themselves indispensable. The Republicans need their votes if ever
they are to gain the White House. Don’t be fooled. The Republicans
have not had a change of heart; they’ve realized that that voting block
is essential. They are now courting the Hispanics. Why aren’t they
courting us? Racism. Not only that, they feel that, we, are in the
Democrats’ pockets. The Democrats take us for granted.
‘Tis true, we fare better under Democratic administrations, however,
we need to use our leverage to our advantage. That leverage is our
vote!
Very cleverly, we should flirt with the Republicans while making
the Democrats nervous thinking we will bolt if they don’t address our
grievances. Let each party fight over our vote they way they are now
fighting for the Latino vote.
What is our strategy? How do we do this? First, we call our local
Republican headquarters and ask for a speaker to come to address
our block club, our community organization or our social or civic
organization. Next, we get ourselves invited to their meetings. Once
they know how many votes we control and we are in the process of
deciding which party to vote for, they will gladly, falsely embrace us,
just as they doing with the Latinos.
Of course, there are some decent, unbiased Republicans, but they are
in short supply. There are more Democrats who have a liberal bent.
Remember how your children tried to play one parent against the
other? This is the simple childhood technique that we must use. Pitting
one against the other would be a shock to their system because that is a
technique they use to divide and conquer. The Republican elite care no
more about the average white person than they do you; but, they have
managed successfully to put a wedge between poor people to build up
white resentment and hatred toward Black people whom they feel take
their neighborhoods, their jobs and their women.
Sex plays a part in this scenario. They amplify the myth of the Black
stud out to get their women; therefore, they must keep their women
away from Black men.
One has to understand the root and underlying reasons for this
perpetual racism that has infected this country since slavery. One little
known fact is that many white people are insecure. One would think
that because they own everything and control everything, they would
be secure – not true. Only the rich and powerful feel secure because
they can pay for their security by removing themselves far away from
the poor, both Black and white, jetting around to their various estates,
exploiting the financial and all other systems and repressing the goals
and ambitions of the nations’ majority.
Look at what is going on in Washington. It is not a coincidence
that while thousands of Black youth are sitting in jail, often for minor
offenses, the Wall Street Fat Cats continue to rip us off. They make the
rules and they make them to their advantage.
We must become part of the group that makes the rules whether it is
in our towns, villages, counties, cities, states and at the federal level.
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Sister City agreement signed with City of Los Angeles. and City
of South Africa Ethekwini
By Robin Thorne
(l to r) Robin Thorne; Theodora Oyie, Outreach Manager at Clark Construction; Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala,
Deputy Mayor, Durban, South Africa; Rhonda Thornton, Director of Diversity at USC; Queen Gideon, Owner
of Regal Affairs.
SAVE DATE!
Editor’s note: If you believe the letter above then I’ve got
some valuable swamp land in Florida selling for $1 an
acre.
Feb. 23, 2013
Parents,
Do you KNOW WHERE your children
are? You should. Find out right now,
you may be surprised.
(l to r) NAACP Image Award Nominee, Jennifer Matthews; Artist, Andre Ajibade; Honorable Cyril Ndaba,
South African Consul General; Long Beach resident, Robin Thorne; The Information Diva, Deborah Thorne.
Mrs. Earnestine Cheatham
Almost
Everybody
Is Rooting
for the 49ers,
Data Show
By Will Oremus
Happy 101st Birthday!
May God continue to bless you
and keep you in his care
Obama’s Immigration
Plans Better of the Two
By Josh Voorhees
WASHINGTON, D. C. - President Obama Lays Out
Immigration Plan: "Declaring that America’s immigration
system is broken, President Obama on Tuesday called for a
process to allow millions of illegal immigrants in the country
to 'earn their way to citizenship,' and he warned that he would
send his own bill to Congress if lawmakers deadlock on a
new Senate proposal. In his first trip outside Washington since
his inauguration last week, Obama added to momentum on
Capitol Hill in favor of an overhaul of the nation’s immigration
President Obama
laws, setting forth the principles for a top second-term priority — and perhaps the one most likely to be
accomplished."
The Biggest Differences With the Senate Deal: T"here were hints in Mr. Obama’s speech of potential
fault lines in the debate. He declared, for example, that there must be a path to citizenship for illegal
immigrants 'from the outset.' That would seem at odds with the assertion by some senators that citizenship
must be tied to tighter border security. Although Mr. Obama did not say it in his speech, the White House is
also proposing that the United States treat same-sex couples the same as other families, meaning that people
would be able to use their relationship as a basis to obtain a visa."
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LOS ANGELES, CA - The
Honorable Cyril Ndaba, South
African Consulate General in Los
Angeles hosted an event at his
private residence to acknowledge
a delegation from South Africa.
The delegation was led by
Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala, the
Deputy Mayor and Chairperson
of Economic Development and
Planning Committee for Ethekwini
Municipality in Durban, South
Africa. Durban, located on the
eastern coast, is the 3rd largest city
in South Africa after Johannesburg
and Capetown, has a population
of nearly 3.5 million people and is
the home of the busiest container
port in Africa. The main purpose
of this trip for the delegation was
to sign a sister city agreement with
Los Angeles. The ceremony took
place on Tuesday, January 29,
2013 at the rotunda in City Hall.
Other members of the delegation
included Mr. MP Duze, Ms. Zanele
Mbokazi, Ms. Thato Tsautse, and
Ms. Nombuso Ndumo.
A county-by-county map of
which Super Bowl team has the
most "likes".
Facebook's data science team
dived into the social network's data
on NFL fandom and came back
with some revealing findings. For
one thing, pro football fans are
shameless
bandwagon-hoppers,
especially during the playoffs. And
it seems the bandwagon everyone's
hopping on right now is the one
that belongs to the San Francisco
49ers.
In a post that draws on
what he calls "one of the most
comprehensive samples of sports
fanship ever collected," Facebook
data-science intern Sean Taylor
analyzed patterns in the numbers of
people who "like" the team pages
of various NFL organizations,
including the Super Bowl-bound
49ers and Baltimore Ravens. In
all, some 35 million U.S.-based
Facebook users—more than one in
10 Americans—have declared their
support for at least one team.
How does a given team accrue
these "likes?" By winning, of
course. But especially by winning
in the playoffs. Facebook data show
that a playoff win results in more
than twice as many new "likes"
as a playoff loss, and nearly five
times as many as a regular-season
win. In other words, an awful lot of
Facebook users make their fandom
official only once their team is in
the national limelight.
Facebook’s data also reveal which
team commands the most fans in
each county across the country
(or, at any rate, the most fans
eager to declare their allegiances
on a social network). The first
map shows the breakdown for all
32 NFL squads. The findings are
mostly predictable—Tennesseans
support their Titans, San Diegans
back the Chargers—but there are
some fascinating intricacies and
anomalies.
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This New Year, Resolve to Get
Off Your Butt
By Dick Resch
What was your New Year's resolution? If you're like most Americans,
you probably promised to lose weight, quit smoking or live a healthier
lifestyle.
Unfortunately, your odds of failing are high. Just 8 percent of those
who make New Year's resolutions actually succeed. Studies show that it's
almost impossible to alter your daily routine by sheer force of will.
So what can you do if you're part of the 92 percent of people without
Herculean willpower? How can you successfully make a healthy lifestyle
change in 2013?
The answer might surprise you. And it's to start with a micro-adjustment
in your existing routine -- one that's guaranteed to improve your health and
costs nothing. And one you can be doing right now.
It's called standing. That's right -- standing. And it's something we should
all do more of this year.
Believe it or not, sitting is hazardous to our health. Yet many Americans
sit for the bulk of the day -- whether at work, in a car or on the couch
watching a movie or a ballgame.
Not only does sitting slow our metabolism, it's been linked to a higher
incidence of everything from heart attacks and diabetes to kidney disease
and cancer. Over time, just two hours of sitting per day can drop good
cholesterol by 20 percent and reduce blood flow.
There's a direct link between the rise of sedentary jobs -- up 83 percent
since 1950 -- and the increase in obesity in America. More than a third of
adults are now classified as obese, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Our newfound idleness is actually shaving years off our lives. A recent
study found that men who spent more than 10 hours a week in a car had
an astonishing 82 percent greater chance of dying from cardiovascular
disease. And according to an American Cancer Society, women who sit
for more than six hours a day are 37 percent more likely to die than their
counterparts who sit for less than three hours a day.
If people sat less than three hours a day, U.S. life expectancy would
increase by two years.
Indeed, we might call sitting the new smoking. According to Martha
Grogan, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, the risk of heart attack for
people who sit most of the day is the same as for smokers.
The standard prescription for obesity -- more exercise -- may not help,
as even regular gym-goers aren't immune to the negative health effects
of sitting. Genevieve Healy, a research fellow at the Cancer Prevention
Research Centre of the University of Queensland in Australia, has
calculated that a 30-minute session at the gym isn't enough to undo the
damage of sitting down for a full workday.
Fortunately, the fix for sitting too much is easy -- simply stand up.
It starts with being mindful of how much we sit -- and looking for
opportunities to stand during our daily routines. This could mean staying
on our feet while enjoying morning coffee, reading the newspaper, or
talking on the phone.
In places where sitting is necessary -- such as the office -- keep an eye
on the clock, and be sure to stand up and walk around at regular intervals.
Bosses can implement standing meetings. Not only are such on-yourfeet conclaves healthier for all involved -- they're often shorter, too.
Companies might consider offering height-adjustable sit/stand desks for
interested employees. If such desks were good enough for Leonardo da
Vinci, Donald Rumsfeld and Winston Churchill, they're good enough for
Americans in 2013.
And they're healthier, too. A 200-pound man can burn nearly 30 percent
more calories by standing rather than sitting during a normal workday.
Indeed, the CDC found that workers who had access to standing
workstations experienced dramatic decreases in neck and back pain and
an improved mood.
High-top tables in the company cafeteria can also transform a formerly
sedentary activity -- lunch -- into a healthy one. They can also encourage
more socializing among employees than the conventional lunch table.
Those discouraged by the failure of previous New Year's resolutions
should resist the urge to sit this year out. Standing up is a simple way to
live healthier in 2013. All we need to do is get off our butts.
Dick Resch is the chief executive officer of contract furniture manufacturer
KI, which manufactures innovative furniture, height-adjustable desking
and movable wall system solutions for education, healthcare, government
and corporate markets (www.ki.com).
Long Beach Times Newspaper • January 31 - February 6, 2013 • Page 3A
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From Staff Reports
Beginning on January 28, 2013 Long Beach Water Department construction crews will be installing a new
water main on the following street:
On New York Street from Lewis Avenue to Alamitos Avenue
On Lemon Avenue from Anaheim Street to 15th Street
On Cerritos Avenue from New York Street
On 15th Street from Lewis Avenue to Alamitos Avenue
The new ductile iron water main will replace the old cast iron water main that has been in service since 1924.
During the construction period traffic control equipment and construction signs will be erected and flagmen
may be used to help direct traffic during construction hours. Signs indicating areas of restricted parking will be
posted in advanced of the construction effort.
Also during construction, it will be necessary to shut the water off while connections are made between the
newly installed water main and the existing distribution system. Approximately seven days before any shutdown
is scheduled, you will receive notification of the anticipated date and time of the shutdown. Twenty-four hours
before the shutdown takes place a door hanger will be handed out to remind consumers of the scheduled water
outage.
We shall make every effort to expedite our operation and minimize any inconvenience to you. If you have any
questions, please feel free to speak to our on- site construction supervisor. If you are unable to locate him, please
contact Rick Bylsma, (562) 570-2495 Water Department’s Operations Service Center.
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THE MANHATTANS (“The Manhattans” – “After Midnight”)
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Give Teachers Some Credit
by Daniel Ward, Editor, Language Magazine
It's been over a month since Team USA 4th Grade did their coaches, American public school teachers, proud
by coming fourth in the world’s reading rankings. Yet, there’s been very little celebrating in this country of ours
so famous for making the most out of success in international competition. An Olympic Bronze in synchronized
swimming would have garnered more praise.
According to the 2011 PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), the only countries with better
4th Grade reading levels are Russia, Finland, and Singapore. Hong Kong was also listed as outperforming us, but
it’s not a country. This is a remarkable success for U.S. public education, especially when you take into account
that we have 48 million public school students of which at least 10% are English Language Learners – that’s
about five million students – almost equivalent to the total population of Finland.
In addition, U.S. schools and teachers have to deal with disproportionate levels of poverty, and research has
proven unequivocally that poverty is the most important determining factor in educational outcomes. According
to census statistics, more than 16 million American kids (nearly 25%) live in poverty, whereas Finland’s childhood
poverty rate is about 5%. There are no official statistics out of Singapore but the wealthy city-state offers a
relatively comprehensive social safety net for locals, borne out by the fact that 80% of Singaporeans live in public
housing, the purchasing of which is subsidized, so 90% own their own homes. Reliable Russian poverty statistics
are elusive but anecdotal evidence suggests that poverty levels may be high but education is prioritized.
Fourth may not be a medal spot but surely some good news about the educational achievements of our “failing”
public schools warrants at least a pat on the back of our oft-maligned teachers.
Of course, the value of these international comparisons based upon standardized tests is questionable. However,
when U.S. students perform poorly on such comparisons, we never hear the end of it. What happened to South
Korea which the President recently hailed as having an exemplary education system? Indeed, the nation’s
whole attitude to schools and teachers is based upon the presumption that our schools are overfunded and
underperforming compared to their overseas counterparts.
A whole industry is based upon this presumption – Waiting for Superman’s Michelle Rhee has pledged to raise
$1 billion through her lobbying organization, StudentsFirst, to overhaul the public education system according to
her reform tastes. Raising that kind of cash will be tough enough without having to deal with the adverse publicity
that U.S. educational success might create.
Contrary to accepted wisdom, and many reports, we’re not spending relatively more than other countries to
get these results. According to a new report the Economist Intelligence Unit, the U.S. spends less than 22%
of its GDP on education compared to Finland’s 30% and the UK’s 26%. Figures are unavailable for Russia or
Singapore but even Hong Kong clocks in at 23.5%.
It is vital for us to recognize the successes as well as the failures of our schools. Too many people are being
misled by biased reports about the condition of our educational system. In turn, this is leading to bad decisions
and the misuse of public funds to fix things that ain’t broke. Of course, we should always be striving to improve
our schools but we must also recognize what does work and give credit where credit’s due.
ABOUT READ with ME
Read with Me sponsored by Infinity Auto Insurance, is a campaign of bilingual lecture that offers to him to the
Latin parents books and resources to promote the lecture to his children in house, completely free. The campaign
pilot was a starting in March, 2011 and it has already distributed more than 350.000 books free to the classrooms
and families in the whole country. The books of Read Conmigo count creative, fresh and attractive histories, so
much in English as in Spanish, so that the Latin parents and his children could read together aloud. The campaign
promotes the different educational, social and financial benefits of bilingualism and offers to the parents hardware
and free resources to help to create a love for the lecture.
Because the campaign of Read Conmigo was created?
Many Latin parents, grandparents and minders who do not read in English fluently, still do not dare to read him
his children in house in Spanish. The studies show, nevertheless, that to read together in both languages is equal
of effective in the construction of good skills of lecture. This helps the students to increase his levels of lecture,
to have success in the classroom and encourages an ambience of positive learning.
How can the parents take part in the campaign of Read Conmigo?
Children's parents in prescolar up to the fifth grade can register on line to receive books for bilingual children
free every two months in www.readconmigo.org/es. Neither is cost of mailing.
How do can the teachers use the resources of Read Conmigo?
The program is used by more than 5.700 educators in the whole country. Teachers can learn about like taking
part in the program and register for the only mailing of 20 books for children across www.readconmigo.org/es.
How does Infinity Auto Insurance involve to the community by means of of Read Conmigo?
Read with Me also creates opportunities of publication and of exhibition for new authors and Hispanic
illustrators. Together with these new authors and illustrators of Read Conmigo, the employees of Infinity Auto
Insurance they involve to his communities in the special events for the families, schools and libraries with
signatures of books and providing resources to encourage the bilingual lecture in the reading young people.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Consider visiting one of these churches. You’ll be glad you did!
The Living Word Missionary Baptist Church
1303 East Esther St.
Sunday School . . . . . 9:30 am
Morning Worship . . 10:30 am
Evening Worship . . . . . . .6 pm
Long Beach, CA
(562) 591-5009
Pastor E.
Andrew
& Sis.
Monica
McClung
Grace Memorial Baptist
Chu rch
1021 E. 19th Street • Long Beach, CA 90806
Rev. Willie Larry McIntyre, Jr., Senior Pastor
Church Office: (562)591-4774
Sunday Christian Life Study. . . . . . . . . . . ..9:15 AM
Sunday AM Worship. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM
Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .7:30 PM
Friday Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . .6:30 PM
Bethel Miracle Community of God In Christ
Sunday School . . . . . . .9:30 am
Sunday Worship . . . . . . .11 am
Tuesday Bible Institute . . .7 pm
Dr. William C. Hundley ll,
Pastor
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St. Luke Holy Baptist Church
1401 West 34th St • Long Beach, CA.
(562) 427-3759
Sunday School.......................................9 A.M.
Sunday Worship....................................10:45A.M.
Tuesday-Youth Ministry..................... 6 P.M.
Greater Open Door Church of God In Christ
132 Artesia Blvd - Long Beach
(562) 423-8653
1st Sunday Worship...........8am
2nd Sunday Worship........10am
Sun Evening Worship...6:30pm
Tues Bible Study..................7pm
Rev. Garon Harden
Pastor
CHRIST SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH
1471 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
Rev. Welton Pleasant II, Senior Pastor
Church Office: (562) 599-3421
Sunday Worship: 9:40 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.
Website: www.csbclb.org
6465 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA. 90805
(562) 423-8790
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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best
lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to
every man, regardless of race, creed or color, its human
and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man. The
Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief
that all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
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Latino gang members accused of terrorizing
Compton black family
From Crime Staff Reports
COMPTON, CA - Two Latino
gang members have been arrested
on suspicion of hate crimes after
allegedly waging a campaign to
force a black family to move from
Compton, Los Angeles County
sheriff's officials said.
The suspects allegedly beat a
family member with metal pipes
and gathered gang members in front
of the family's house to threaten
them, according to the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department.
Jeffrey Aguilar, 19, of Compton,
and Efren Marquez, 21, a resident
of Riverside, were arrested
Thursday.
Jeffrey Aguilar, 19, Compton, and Efren Marquez, 21, Riverside
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
detectives said the two also rode by the family’s house repeatedly yelling insults and threats and insisting that
they move.
The confrontations allegedly began on Dec. 31, the day the family moved into a house on 153rd Street in
Compton. That day, one member of the family, walking on the street, was confronted by four Latino gang
members who drove up in a black SUV, according to a sheriff’s report.
They told the man that they were gang members and that his family was not allowed to live in their area because
they were black, the report said. They shouted racial insults and violent threats until the man ran for home,
according to the report. He was chased by the gang members, who then climbed from the SUV and began beating
him with metal pipes, according to the report.
Marquez allegedly pointed a gun at the man, while Aguilar allegedly beat the victim with a pipe, the sheriff's
report said.
The gang members drove off, but returned to the family’s home accompanied by 15 to 20 more gang members
who swore at the family, used racial insults and told them that blacks were not allowed in the neighborhood,
authorities said. One gang member allegedly threw a beer bottle through the family’s front living room window.
Sheriff’s detectives have searched 11 locations and say an investigation into the attacks is continuing. During
one search of a Compton residence Thursday, they arrested a juvenile gang member, who fought with a deputy
and attempted to remove the deputy's pistol.
Compton, with a population of about 97,000, was predominately black for many years. It has gone through
enormous demographic change, and is now 65% Latino, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The city is 32.9%
African American.
Phil’s SPORTS SPOTLIGHT
Compton Wins with Seconds
Remaining
By Wilfred Phillips, Jr.
A light rain fell over Eddie Thomas Gymnasium, located on the campus
of Compton High School, Friday evening, Jan 25. But that didn't stop a
large throng of students and basketball fans from turning out on a rainy
night to see the Compton Tarbabes play the Millikan Rams. Compton is
ranked number two in the Moore League basketball standings. Their only
Wilfred Phillips, Jr.
loss came at home earlier in the conference season to the highflying Long
Beach Poly Jackrabbits, who are the number one team in the league. The
Millikan Rams has a record of 5-2 and are ranked third. Head coach Chris Francis, has motivated his players to
move this high in the conference rankings.
During the first quarter the Tarbabes started out cold. Both teams like to run the ball and it was like a duel, track
meet to see who will win the match. The Rams showed a tough defense each time the Tarbabes came down the
court. The Rams also controlled the glass on both ends. But towards the end of the quarter the Tarbabes worked
their way back with their run and gun offense. The second quarter was quite like the first with plenty of running
plays, strong defensive action, and spectacular outside shooting that delighted the crowd. 6’6 Jr. Deshawn Hill,
of Compton and Brian Chambers, of the Rams, had the hot hands on their teams as the score stayed close right
up to the end of the half.
The second half showed both teams running up and down the court at blazing speeds, but there were numerous
turnovers, blocked shots and easy lay-ups missed. The game was turning out to be like a Boston Celtic, Miami
Heat, basketball battle, which kept the fans on edge as time was winding down. Both coaches made several key
substitutions by bringing in rested players off the bench. The score separation was no more than three points
for each team. It wasn't until there was 2:30 remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter when Compton went
on a run scoring consecutive baskets with steals and three-point shots to win. Final Score: Compton Tarbabes
61-Millikan Rams 58.
After the game I asked Isaiah Bailey, of the Tarbabes what was it like out on the court. He described it in one
word, “It was fast.” Millikan head coach Chris Francis, says that he takes his hat off to Compton. They're well
coached and a highly motivated team.
Compton's next game will be on Monday evening Jan. 28, at Long Beach Poly High School against the
undefeated Jackrabbits. Tip-off will be at 6:30 PM.
As the CIF playoffs looms near, you can be assured that the top three teams will be representing the Moore
League in the playoffs.
“Giving my wife the $50 Love Your Heart Check-Up was
the best gift I could have given her. St. Mary helped Purita
improve her health greatly with changes in diet and exercise, and we both feel fantastic! Our favorite foods today are
vegetables dipped in hummus! We love St. Mary Medical
Center 120%.” -- John & Purita Pulvino
February, All Month, St. Mary Heart Center, 1050 Linden Ave.
$50 Love Your Heart Check-Up includes EKG, PAD, glucose, cholesterol screenings; diet & exercise
consultation; assessment by nurse practitioner. Call 562-491-9588 for an appointment. Free Emergency Aspirin
Dispenser gift.
February 1, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Mary Medical Center Lobby, 1050 Linden Ave.
Wear Red Day – free blood pressure and BMI screenings. 562-491-9588
February 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Mary Senior Clinic, 1150 E. 4th St.
Happy, Healthy Heart Day – free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. 562-491-7935
February 7, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., St. Mary Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Ave.
Body & Soul - A Wellness Forum – health fair, music, healthy heart speakers, and free
heart-healthy refreshments. Reservations recommended. Call 888-478-6279.
February 12, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., St. Mary HEC Bldg., 1055 Linden Ave.
Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy with Cardiologist Dr. Nik Kapoor – learn how to manage blood pressure,
cholesterol and blood sugar – free screenings and lunch included. Call 888-478-6279 to reserve your seat.
February 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Mary Senior Clinic – 423 E. 10th St.
Happy, Healthy Heart Day – free blood pressure, blood sugar, and bone density screenings.
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Happy, Healthy Heart Day – free EKG screening and consultation. 562-491-7935
February 27, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – St. Mary Senior Clinic, 423 E. 10th St.
Happy, Healthy Heart Day – free EKG screening and consultation. 562-491-7935
“In between” during Compton Tarbabes and the Millikan Ram basketball game
Micro Enterprise Charter Academy in Long
Beach Partners with Torrey Pines Bank
Tough running game between the Compton Tarbabes (Brian Chambers with ball) and the Milliken Rams
From Staff Reports
Robert Biggs III of Torrey Pines Bank spoke to students at the Micro Enterprise Charter Academy in Long
Beach recently on the bank’s behalf. When the teachers asked the students (grades 6-8) what they would do if
someone gave them a gift for the holidays they commented:
“Buy something for my mom; Give a gift to my friend; Make sure my little brother had a Christmas gift”
Over $2,300 in gift cards raised from donations at Torrey Pines Bank’s holiday open house in L.A. were
presented. Students from the school can be seen in the attached picture. Marvin Lewis, former NLF player is the
Executive Director of the charter school. Please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide.
[Announcement]
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SECRETARY:
This week's cell meetings shall be held on the various Facebook group pages where the usual
group chatting takes place. Please don't miss out. Thursday's bible teachings will be held live on
Skype at 1900hrs GMT. Please don't miss out. You can follow your Pastor on Twitter this weekend
for counseling and prayers. God bless you and have a wonderful week!
Moore League Boys Basketball
W-L
Long Beach Poly
8-0
Compton
7-1
Millikan
5-3
L B Jordan
4-4
Cabrillo
2-6
Woodrow Wilson
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Lakewood
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Long Beach Times Newspaper • January 31 - February 6, 2013 • Page 5A
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Awaken from my Dream
Hello there world. I am Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr. Remember me? I lived in times of transitional peace
through non-violent means. However, it appears that the times that you are living in now, have proven to be
very different and more difficult times than when I was there with you. So I have awaken to discover that some
of you have slipped back and regressed into a dismal state that leaves me in a quandary of disbelief. When I
left you, I left with the hopes that progress was inevitable and that the report that I would receive here would
be one of encouragement, excitement, and immeasurable ecstasy. However, I am reviewing the latest fashions,
trends, APB’s, eblasts, and OMG Insider, and discovering that my dream is still not a reality and may have even
progressed into what looks more like a nightmare than a reality; IJS. So I am choosing to reflect back upon the
“ I Have A Dream” speech that I wrote to you, which appears to keep a place in your programs that you have
each January in my honor, and to convey to you what some of my concerns are. I will not remind you of all that I
told you because it appears that you have either failed to remember or selectively chose to forget the importance
of it. So let me first recap for your memory and point to some of the areas that I mentioned in my speech. I first
spoke about the Emancipation Proclamation that was signed Five score years ago and what it was intended to do
about the flames of withering injustice that was suppose to last for a lifetime for all of us, not just Negro slaves.
But I have awakened to find out that some of its momentous decree was never initiated and some still swallow
in injustices, and some still have a problem with it after all of these years. The doors of opportunity have been
opened to all of God’s children as I mentioned, but the devastation appears gloomy because of what some have
and have not done as they were given a door to walk through; IJS. And should I remind my people, that in the
process of gaining our rightful place, that we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds? I know that Rodney King was
with you for awhile and has now left you, but he was on to something when he pricked our conscious with that
faithful saying and question that lived for a long time in us: Can We Just All Get Along? It appears though that
you have slipped into an insurmountable tumultuous coma that has left you without feelings of self worth, which
gives the appearance of the absence of caring for each other which was always at the foundation of every trial,
movement, campaign, and just plain ole human suffering.
So let me just ask you America, have you chosen to satisfy your present day thirst for freedom, peace, tranquility,
or equality, by convoluting it with insatiable desires to be happy by any means necessary, choosing not to drink
from the cup of bitterness and hatred but turning to self-mutilation with the drugs, alcohol, gangs and violence?
I must question your motives America. I have been awaken only to see that you now seek to be lavished with the
theocracy of the rich and famous, instead of the democracy for all, by all. Should I take you back to that part of
my speech where I encouraged you to rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. Your
hearts must still guide your souls, and you must not give in to the pressure of the polls. So please do not excuse
the behaviors of some of your brothers and sisters because of the weight of their pocketbooks vs the weight of
their crimes. Oh yes, I know that I’ve been gone from you for a long time now, and that it is a new day in the
lives of the politicians and the evils that torment and punish them into their caves and dens of iniquities. But you
must understand America, that not only Negroes have voting rights, everybody can vote now. I also hear that our
Hispanic, Asian, and Third world countries brothers and sisters have all made an unexpected arrival and their
visibility economically is formidable. In fact, I am told that soon our Hispanic family status will no longer be in
This Valentine’s Day, Don’t Get Carried Away –
Tie Your Metallic Balloons Down
PROACTIVE from front page
Run for office yourself if you have the ability and the stamina. Barring that, carefully
select candidates whose unselfish motives will produce results for our people. Screen and
scrutinize aggressively those who present themselves for public office. Get to know as
much about each candidate as you can; and, let that candidate know of your expectations.
Hold them accountable after you vote them into office.
We have got to make a difference. We have been in this country too long to allow
other ethnic and religious groups to usurp that which rightfully belongs to us. This is our
country. We built this country on the backs of our ancestors and it is time for us to cash
in on our investment. Get proactive! Get involved! Get a goal! Your goal should be to
be one of the squeaky wheels that won’t turn unless you are oiled. You cannot be oiled if
you are not adequately represented as a tax payer. Contact the legislators of both parties
by snail mail, e-mail, fax or phone calls. Yes, make a pest of yourselves. Legislators
respond to those who make demands for fear of losing their constituents. It’s our time;
don’t let it pass you by. You can become the change that you need when you get involved
in the political process.
Get your battle gear ready. “Walk together, children, don’t you get weary, walk together
children, don’t you get weary.”
-27Dec2012
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. 2012- 249350
The following person(s) is (are)
doing business as: 1) ELLIE
EYEBROW THREADING, 12913
Bailey Street, Whittier, CA 90601.
Full name of registrant(s) is (are)
ELAHE GHAJAR SHAMBAYATI.
This Business is conducted by:
an Individual. Signed: ELAHE
GHAJAR SHAMBAYATI, Owner.
This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 12/17/2012. The registrant(s)
has (have) commenced to transact
business under the fictitious
business name or names listed
above on N/A. NOTICE- This
Fictitious Name Statement expires
five years from the date it was
filed in the office of the County
Clerk. A new Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be filed
prior to that date. 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).
Pub. 12/26/2012, 01/02, 01/10/,
01/17, 01/24/20133. Publish: Long
Beach Times Newspaper/LBT
17Jan2013
STATEMENT
File No. 2013-004462
doing business as: ALL STATE
TRANSPORT, 118 E. SCOTT ST.,
LONG BEACH, CA 90805. Full name
of registrant(s) is (are) NOE A.
QUINONEZ, LAURA E. QUINONEZ.
This Business is conducted by: A
MARRIED COUPLE. Signed: NOE
A. QUINONEZ. This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Los
Angeles County on 01/08/2013.
The registrant(s) has (have)
commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name
or names listed above on N/A.
NOTICE- This Fictitious Name
Statement expires five years from
the date it was filed in the office of
the County Clerk. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must
be filed prior to that date. 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). Pub. 01/17, 01/24, 01/31,
02/07/2013. Publish: Long Beach
Times Newspaper/JDC
10Jan2013
STATEMENT
File No. 2012- 246512
doing business as: 1) ST YLE
MY HEART, 11445 Plum Street,
Lynwood, CA 90262. Full name
of registrant(s) is (are) SAVANNA
FERNANDEZ. This Business is
conducted by: an Individual.
Signed: SAVANNA FERNANDEZ,
CEO. This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Los Angeles
Count y on 12/11/2012. The
registrant(s) has (have) commenced
to transact business under the
fictitious business name or names
listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This
five years from the date it was
filed in the office of the County
Business and Professions Code).
Pub. 01/10. 01/17, 01/24 01/31/13.
Pu b l i s h : Lo n g B e a c h Ti m e s
Newspaper/LBT
STATEMENT
File No. 2013-003560
doing business as: CLASS BODY &
FENDER REPAIR, 1515 S. ALAMEDA
AVE., COMPTON, CA 90220. Full
name of registrant(s) is (are)
RAFAEL DAVILA. This Business is
conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL.
Signed: RAFAEL DAVILA. This
statement was filed with the
above on 08/05/2005. NOTICEThis Fictitious Name Statement
expires five years from the date it
was filed in the office of the County
Business and Professions Code)
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the minority status but will matriculate into the majority. Therefore, take heed and beware in all areas. And oh, by
the way my fellow politicians, just a word to you as well: what you do privately yields public scrutiny now, IJS!
Now, you must understand that I am speaking from an inward force that has guided my being, from the point
of my life to the point of my death. So my internal cues are still with me about you America and your being.
Even though I have been awaken to the perils of your present state, I am still shaken by the news that infiltrates
your homes daily that seemingly have no end to the violence, injustices, demoralizing, bewilderment, trickery,
scams, schemes, and devisiveness surrounding our once secured institutions of family, church, schools, and
communities. America, what has happened to the fibers of the blood, sweat, and tears that dared not shake our
beliefs, commitments, and vows that we not only thought about but lived out? Remember, I was once with you. I
witnessed what we believed. Even when we were wrong, we were wrong with a sense that we agreed to disagree.
I understand now that you do more violating each other than protecting each other. You do less talking and more
acting out. Family has become separate instead of being united. I understand that there are more Foster Homes
than parents at home. I had an opportunity to look at the latest hip-hop tracks and you now have DVD’s, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Skype and more that allows your young people to do their own thing without parental
consent and I have to ask, what happened America? I noticed parents that since you started believing that you
wanted more for your children than you had, that your youth have seemingly lost respect for you and have even
resorted to violent tendencies in their music; that their music even causes rivalry that has erupted into competition
that leads to death; I even heard about the deaths of Tupac and Bigge Small and the Rappers chaos; that music
no longer serves as mere pleasure anymore . You must know that I hear everything up here where I am. And then
I was torn by the fact that the AMA reported more unnecessary and increased medical mistakes than ever in the
history of medicine. That you have more Black boys and men in prison than you have graduating from school.
That more homes are being foreclosed on than could ever be imagined in the history of America; that businesses
are closing in record numbers; that our churches are no longer safe houses anymore; that Chicago seems to now
becoming the murder capital of the states; that schools, theaters, and grocery stores have now become slaughter
houses; that parents have turned on their children and they are being victimized without remorse; that guns have
replaced love; that lies have replaced truth; that our leaders have lost their integrity to lead and have become
bewitched. America, there is so much more that I have received reports about. But I am about to wake up. But
before I awake from this nightmare, let me also tell you that I have even gotten the report that my people have
progressed to experience the shock of their lifetime; You have a Negro, Black, African American, or some have
called him, Mixed, President! Wow America, you have taken a part of my dream and made it a reality. So I thank
you, and I’m celebrating in the best way that I can up here!
But! The question is are you still judging by the color of one’s skin or are you a nation that has progressed to
what I dreamed would one day become a reality, the content of their character! And as I leave you and when I
awake from this dream to only realize that this is my nightmare America, I still believe that the faith that I have
will allow me, even up here, to sing with a new meaning, “ My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee
I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim’s pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring”!
Affectionately Submitted, Marjorie Holt, Ph.D., DrMHolt@att.net
STATEMENT
File No. 2013-005490
doing business as: EXCLUSIVE
MOBLE, 331 E. COMPTON BLVD.,
COMPTON, CA 90221. Full name
of registrant(s) is (are) TREVOR
FRANCIS. This Business is conducted
by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: TREVOR
FRANCIS. This statement was
Angeles County on 01/09/2013. The
registrant(s) has (have) commenced
to transact business under the
fictitious business name or names
listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This
five years from the date it was filed
in the office of the County Clerk.
A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed prior to that
date. The filing of this statement
does not of itself authorize the use
in this state of a Fictitious Business
Code). Pub. 01/17, 01/24, 01/31,
Times Newspaper/JDC
STATEMENT
File No. 2013-005458
doing business as: SPECIAL CARE,
306 E. MARKER ST., LONG BEACH,
CA 90805. Full name of registrant(s)
is (are) KRISTINE CAMPBELL. This
Business is conducted by: AN
INDIVIDUAL. Signed: KRISTINE
CAMPBELL. This statement was
Code). Pub. 01/17, 01/24, 01/31,
Times Newspaper/JDC
STATEMENT
File No. 2013-007042
doing business as: PROGRESSIVE
AUTO SALES, 12301 LONG BEACH
BLVD., LYNWOOD, CA 90262.
Full name of registrant(s) is (are)
NOEL SANDOVAL. This Business
is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL.
Signed: NOEL SANDOVAL. This
statement was filed with the
above on N/A. NOTICE- This
five years from the date it was filed
in the office of the County Clerk.
A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed prior to that
date. The filing of this statement
does not of itself authorize the use
in this state of a Fictitious Business
Code). Pub. 01/17, 01/24, 01/31,
Times Newspaper/JDC
17Jan2013
STATEMENT
File No. 2013- 001282
doing business as: 1) LOS CUATRO
HERMANOS BARBER SALON, 656
W. Florence Avenue, Los Angeles,
CA 90044. Full name of registrant(s)
is (are) ANGELINA PENA AVELINO.
This Business is conducted by:
an Individual. Signed: ANGELINA
PENA AVELINO. This statement was
Code). Pub. 01/16, 01/23 01/30,
Times Newspaper/LBT
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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Jan. 29, 2013 — This Valentine’s Day, think of your loved ones with chocolates, flowers
and maybe some jewelry. And if your gift of choice is a Mylar, or metallic balloon, make sure to tie it down.
That’s because helium-filled metallic balloons, often given as gifts during this special day, can float into power
lines and cause outages that could last from a few minutes to hours at a time. Southern California Edison (SCE)
asks that customers keep the balloons inside or keep them tightly secured to a weight heavy enough to prevent
them from drifting away.
“Southern California Edison wants customers to enjoy their Valentine’s Day, but would like them to keep in
mind that metallic balloons can easily float away into power lines causing short-circuits and outages,” said Bill
Messner, SCE’s manager, Corporate Health and Safety. “We don’t want avoidable outages to ruin this special
day.”
In the last several years, SCE has experienced close to 2,000 power outages caused by balloons. In 2012, there
were 583 balloon-related outages, with a 110 percent increase in outages in February compared to January. The
number of outages in 2012 was the highest since 2007.
SCE recommends some simple safety tips for handling metallic balloons:
Keep metallic balloons indoors, and never release them outside.
Helium-filled metallic balloons can drift and come in contact with high-voltage lines and cause power outages,
so be sure to attach a weight heavy enough to prevent them from floating away.
Never attach streamers to any balloon — latex or metallic.
If you buy and fill your own balloons with helium, be sure to tie them securely to a weight heavy enough to
prevent them from drifting away.
Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon or any foreign object tangled in power lines. Instead, call SCE at 800-6111911 and report the problem.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2013-002406
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as: 1) CLARK JANITORIAL SERVICE, 436 ALMOND
AVENUE #B, LONG BEACH, CA 90802. Full name
of registrant(s) is (are) SHARON CLARK. This
Business is conducted by: an Individual. Signed:
SHARON CLARK, Owner. This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 01/07/2013. The registrant(s) has (have)
commenced to transact business under the
fictitious business name or names listed above
on 11/01/2012. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name
Statement expires five years from the date it
was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A
new Fictitious Business Name Statement must
be filed prior to that date. 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). Pub. Pub. 01/16,
01/23 01/30, 02/06/13. Publish: Long Beach
Times Newspaper
24Jan2013
File No. 2013-010907
as: FACE POINT MARKETING, 6336 STAFFORD
AVE., HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255. Full name
of registrant(s) is (are) VICTOR EGUIZABAL.
This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL.
Signed: VICTOR EGUIZABAL. This statement
was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 01/16/2013. The registrant(s) has
(have) commenced to transact business under
the fictitious business name or names listed
above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name
State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq.
Business and Professions Code)
Pub. 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2013
Publish: Long Beach Times Newspaper/JDC
File No. 2013-010203
as: LB NET, 406 S. LONG BEACH BLVD., COMPTON,
CA 90221. Full name of registrant(s) is (are)
PURTECH INVESTMENTS, INC. This Business
is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Signed:
DAVID POURA. This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement
expires five years from the date it was filed in
the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be filed prior
to that date. 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). Pub. 01/24, 01/31,
02/07, 02/14/2013. Publish: Long Beach Times
Newspaper/JDC
31Jan2013
File No. 2013-013318
as: FREEAFFREECA.COM, 3159 CARLIN AVE. #109,
LYNWOOD, CA 90262. Full name of registrant(s)
is (are) IVY NGENE. This Business is conducted
by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: IVY NGENE. This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los
Angeles County on 01/18/2013. The registrant(s)
has (have) commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name or names
listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious
Name Statement expires five years from the date
it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A
State, or common law (See section 14411 et
seq. Business and Professions Code). Pub. 01/31,
02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2013. Publish: Long Beach
Times Newspaper/JDC
File No. 2013-002357
as: 1) O ROSE THAI RESTAURANT, 2264 Pacific
Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808. Full name of
registrant(s) is (are) VIRIYA BOONCHAN. This
Business is conducted by: an Individual. Signed:
VIRIYA BOONCHAN, Owner. This statement
was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 01/07/2013. The registrant(s) has
(have) commenced to transact business under
the fictitious business name or names listed
above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name
Times Newspaper/LBT
File No. 2013-010423
as: 1) APPLEBY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE,
121 Linden Avenue, Ste. 106, Long Beach, CA
90802. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) PHILLIP
APPLEBY. This Business is conducted by: an
Individual. Signed: PHILLIP APPLEBY, Owner. This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los
Angeles County on 01/15/2013. The registrant(s)
has (have) commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name or names
listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious
Name Statement expires five years from the date
it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A
Times Newspaper/LBT
File No. 2013-013088
as: 1) MILLICENT’S PRESERVES AND MADISON’S
FAVORITES, 16543 22nd Street 100, Sunset
Beach, CA 90742. Full name of registrant(s) is
(are) TIMOTHY D. MCCORMACK. This Business is
conducted by: an Individual. Signed: TIMOTHY
D. MCCORMACK, Owner. This statement was filed
on 01/02/2013. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name
Times Newspaper/LBT
File No. 2013-014317
as: 1) THE GEM INITIATIVE, 2878 Easy Avenue,
Long Beach, CA 90810. Full name of registrant(s)
is (are) ANGELA KENDRICK. This Business is
conducted by: an Individual. Signed: ANGELA
KENDRICK, Owner. This statement was filed
on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement
expires five years from the date it was filed in
the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be filed prior
to that date. 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). Pub. 01/30, 02/06,
02/13, 02/20/2013. Publish: Long Beach Times
Newspaper/LBT
Dup’s
-27Dec2012
File No. 2012- 249350
as: 1) ELLIE EYEBROW THREADING, 12913
Bailey Street, Whittier, CA 90601. Full name of
registrant(s) is (are) ELAHE GHAJAR SHAMBAYATI.
This Business is conducted by: an Individual.
Signed: ELAHE GHAJAR SHAMBAYATI, Owner.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Los Angeles County on 12/17/2012. The
registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name
or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This
Fictitious Name Statement expires five years
from the date it was filed in the office of the
County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed prior to that date.
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
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Fall in Love with Saving
By Curtis Flannigan
Union Bank, N.A.
Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager
It’s February, and love is in the air. February is also a good time to
jump start a savings plan for the year as February 25th kicks off America
Saves week, a national campaign sponsored by more than 1,000 nonprofit, government and corporate organizations. Their goal is to
encourage people from all income levels to take savings to heart and
build personal wealth.
Like a healthy relationship, saving money takes commitment. Here
are just a few reasons to fall in love with saving.
Security
Accidents and emergencies can happen. Cars break down. Pipes
burst. We may face unexpected medical bills. Having an emergency
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fund saved for situations like these can help make getting through them
a little easier. Most financial experts recommend having six to nine months' income saved for emergencies, but
even $500 (or roughly $10 saved each week for a year) could help you during an unexpected financial emergency.
“Having a “rainy day” fund is always smart,” says Pierre Habis, Union Bank senior executive vice president and
head of Community Banking. “We advise customers to make saving a priority all year long by paying yourself
first – set up an automatic savings plan and stick to it.”
Freedom
When you are not burdened by debt, you have financial freedom – freedom to choose a home, to travel and even
where or how many hours to work. To achieve financial freedom, you must save more than you spend. As you
pay down your debt you have more available cash to put toward savings and other goals.
Opportunities
Having money in the bank can be advantageous when opportunity knocks. There may be times when a sound
investment or similar opportunity comes your way, or perhaps the home of your dreams is listed on the market.
Often these opportunities arise quickly, and those who have money saved are in a financial situation to seriously
consider these options.
Put Your Savings to Work
By putting your savings into an interest-bearing account, you tap into the power of compound interest -- interest
earned not only on your original investment, but also on its accrued earnings. Regular investments into savings
and investment accounts early on can help lead to future wealth.
Sense of Accomplishment
Establishing and reaching a savings goal can result in a sense of accomplishment. Whether you are saving for a
car, an education or new home, setting a goal and reaching it can be a powerful reminder of what you are capable
of when you make a plan and stick to it.
Peace of Mind
Eliminating financial burdens often helps to reduce stress and can offer peace of mind for many. Money
problems can be a major source of tension in relationships, and financial advisors agree that having a sound budget
and savings plan can help ease fights over money. It’s also prudent to put aside adequate funds for retirement or
your child’s college education to help alleviate anxiety about the future. Take savings to heart and get in the habit
of paying yourself first – hopefully you’ll fall in love with saving and make it a lifelong commitment.
For more information about America Saves and to check out their free financial tools, savings services, tips, and
other resources, visit their web site at www.americasavesweek.org.
The foregoing article is intended to provide general information about saving and is not considered financial or
tax advice from Union Bank. Please consult your financial or tax advisor.
About UnionBanCal Corporation & Union Bank, N.A.
Curtis Flannigan is an assistant vice president and branch manager of Union Bank’s Chino Hills Branch. Union
Bank, N.A., is a full-service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small
businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 447 branches in California,
Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and New York as well as two international offices, on December 31, 2012.
UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which
is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ
Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the world's largest financial organizations. Visit www.unionbank.
com for more information.
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Sugarfoot Bonner of the Ohio Players Dies at
the age of 69
From Staff Reports
Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner has died, according to his friends and
family. Bonner was a legend in funk and will be missed by those
who remember the great music created during the 1970s.
“He was a great person with a lot of wisdom not just in music,
but in life,” said Keith Harrison of the bands FAZE-O and the
Dazz Band.
Bonner was from Dayton, Ohio and died after battling cancer.
His career lasted for 56 years and he was coming upon his 70th
birthday at the time of his death.
“While his family, friends, colleagues, and fans mourn his
passing they celebrate fondly his memory, music and legacy,” said
a posting on the family announcement page.
Bonner was the lead guitarist for the Ohio Players since 1971.
Some are saying that he will be remembered for his kindness.
“He was one of the nicest people I have ever met,” said Ohio
musician Ronald Frost. Frost’s father was a member of the
original Ohio Players, Ronald Nooks.
“He was a good friend of my dad’s,” Frost said.
The Ohio Players are known for quite a few hit songs in Funk,
including “Fire,” “Skin Tight” and “Love Rollercoaster.”Funeral
arrangements have not yet been announced.
Leroy “Sugerfoot” Bonner
Embracing Change
By Otis Sanders
I’m a professional photographer. Creating photographic imagery
is my passion; it's been that way since the beginning, (the age of
12) and more so after I finished Art School having developed my
own style of Black and White Portraiture.
In order to stay viable and current with digital technology; in
2005 I purchased my very first digital camera. The decision to
go digital was the first real admission to myself that the world of
photography, in my opinion had gone through the most significant
change since color film, and I was forced to deal with it.
No longer would I go into the darkroom to process and print
Black and White film, make prints or send my color negative and
transparency film to the lab. That world was gone for me. As I
thought later, this transition was right on time because I no longer
had 8 to 16 hours to spend in the darkroom, as I now had a family
that needed my time also.
As I thought about the change the world of photography had
gone through I contemplated my continued involvement in the
Otis Sanders
profession. I knew that in order to stay relevant I'd have to reinvent
myself. The thought of a remake of my career and professional
life was a major turning point! Now, the question was, "With this knowledge, how was I going to accomplish
this reinvention?"
My thoughts and ideas in regards to photography had changed over the years. The desire to work on projects
that were personally satisfying became an increasingly important consideration as it related to my sense of
accomplishment, success and fulfillment in relation to photography.
As I thought about what would keep me excited about being a photographer I couldn't get away from the fact
that I've always wanted to write and publish a book. Although I had made a significant attempt to write a book on
my bicycle trip through West Africa years earlier, it crashed and burned leaving me no closer to fulfilling a dream.
As I decided to embrace the change that presented itself within technology, myself and career; I also made up
my mind that I was going to reinvent myself and my approach to photography by becoming a published author.
I didn't realize that I had been preparing myself for this change for quite sometime because in 1999 I chose to
forgo exhibiting my photography in galleries and museums for a presence on the internet in order to gain the eyes
of a world wide audience.
I've never considered myself a writer, but in order to explain myself and my imagery to viewers all over the
world; I had to write. My grasp of the art and technique of writing is not at the level of a Langston Hughes, James
Baldwin, or Ralph Ellison, but we all have to start from where we are. When I made the decision to become a
published author I had enough experience with the written word to make a significant attempt and the desire was
strong enough to keep me moving forward.
Three years later, after finding 50 married couples, interviewing each couple and writing a 1 page interview,
with an accompanying current full page photograph, and traveling to 4 different states; I self published my first
table top photo book titled: "Always & Forever, Love" subtitled: Success Stories of Marriages 20+ Years Strong.
I successfully completed a long standing dream of becoming a published author, by deciding what I wanted to
accomplish, starting from where I was with what I had, embracing digital technology and learning the process, all
the while seeing the finished book in my hands!
I'm well on my way to reinventing myself, with a new found excitement for photography, digital photography,
digital technology, writing, printed books and e-books!
I’m enbracing change!
Otis G. Sanders is a professional photographer with more than 20 years experience of satisfying clients,
and published author. His work can be viewed @ http://seventhson.org, http://seventhson.org/blog, http://
otisgsandersphoto.com His current publication: "Always & Forever, Love" Success Stories of Marriages 20+
Years Strong can be purchased @ http://alwaysandforeverlove.org, Amazon.com http://tinyurl.com/87h7zyx
Available also as an e-book on all e-reader platforms.
Positive Saying
No man or woman of the
humblest sort can really be
strong, gentle and
good, without the world
being better for it, without
somebody being
helped and comforted by
the very existence of that
goodness.
-- Phillips Brooks (18351893) American Bishop
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