Council’s Negligence Shows Need for Reforms

Council’s Negligence Shows Need for Reforms
By the time this column is published, City Council likely will have passed a budget for the 2011-12 period after much hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing. Members are scheduled to approve some sort of spending plan late during the day in which I’m writing this, Dec. 21. Of course, as of mid-day, residents still have no idea which city services will be reduced or eliminated.
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Nokia connects you to your musical dreams
Nokia, the world’s number #1 mobile phone brand, together with Myx and Star Records introduces Nokia Music Connection, a music competition that connects unsigned music artists to their dreams by giving them the chance to win a recording contract and have their own music video.
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NFL Direct Snaps: DeSean Jackson Creates New Miracle at Meadowlands
In the four years that I have written this column, no player has ever been the lead story two weeks in a row. DeSean Jackson is the first. Last week, I spoke about his speed and his ability to make plays for the high-powered Eagles offense. Today, I will be speak of his ability to make something out of an almost impossible situation   Five Things That Impressed Me About Week 15 1. DeSean Jackson …
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Gershon to Stay at Master Chorale
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – Last month, Los Angeles Opera Music Director James Conlon garnered attention when he extended his tenure at the Downtown-based company.
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