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  Apple iDevices hijacked, held for ransom

  Owners of Apple devices are having them digitally held for ransom by hackers demanding payment before they will relinquish control.  Users who have a pass code on their device appear to be able to unlock it after...

  • Posted May 27, 2014
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  Starbucks-owned chain to offer burgers

  Starbucks is dipping into the burger business, with plans to open an outpost of its La Boulange chain that caters to the dinner crowd. A spokeswoman for Starbucks, Linda Mills, said the Los Angeles restaurant is scheduled...

  • Posted May 27, 2014
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  LAPD AND LAFD EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISPATCH SYSTEMS POSSIBLE MERGE

  Priority Dispatch Corp. has provided the emergency medical response protocols to the city for more than 25 years, but the Los Angeles Fire Department is in the process of developing a better system that they believe will...

  • Posted May 27, 2014
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  What Your Paycheck Is Actually Worth In Los Angeles

  We know that being an Angelenos comes with its perks like great weather!, but we’re also aware of its pitfalls, including the high cost of living. We cringe every time we have to pay for parking or...

  • Posted May 21, 2014
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  Long Beach is cool year-round destination

  The $1 billion Long Beach pumped into its waterfront has transformed it to a delightful daytime playground and nighttime entertainment center. The Pike area, once a 1920s-era amusement park, today is made up of the Aquarium of...

  • Posted May 21, 2014
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  Will L.A. Metro charge higher fares for longer commutes?

  According to L.A. Opinion The Los Angeles  Metro’s board of directors will consider raising fares for bus and rail service, and much of the debate will probably focus on how higher prices will affect low-income riders. Some...

  • Posted May 20, 2014
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  Thousands of dead fish turn up at Marina del Rey

  Authorities are trying to determine what caused tens of thousands of fish to turn up dead in the waters off Marina del Rey over the weekend. Department deputies arrived, they discovered an estimated 70,000 dead anchovies floating...

  • Posted May 19, 2014
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  City officials want to bring the NFL Draft to L.A.

  The L.A. City Council was unanimous in their support of a resolution on May 13 to help Mayor Eric Garcetti’s bring the NFL’s annual “player selection meeting,” aka, the NFL Draft to town.  Los Angeles might not...

  • Posted May 19, 2014
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  California city ordinance would make bullies pay up

  LOS ANGELES — The city council in Carson, California, will vote Tuesday on a tough new plan to outlaw bullying. “We have to draw a line in the sand and say enough is enough and bullying is...

  • Posted May 19, 2014
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  100 degree heat to hit Southern California, sizzling summer to follow

  A heat wave is expected to strike Southern California this week with temperatures topping 100 degrees in Los Angeles by Wednesday. Strong winds are expected to accompany the heat, prompting red flag warnings for increased fire danger....

  • Posted May 13, 2014
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  Street Vendors Can Bring Healthy Food to Los Angeles

  In cities throughout the world, many of the iconic local dishes are sold by vendors who hawk their delicious treats from the street. Los Angeles is no exception. Many of the food items that make our city a...

  • Posted May 13, 2014
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  Openings and Closings in WeHo’s Restaurant Roulette

  In West Hollywood’s never-ending game of restaurant roulette, bets are being made on a number of new establishments (and hedged on at least one old one with a change of menu and chef.) Perhaps the most notable...

  • Posted May 12, 2014
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  Improve Your Sales Pitch with These 7 Tips

  1. Do the Due Diligence Making the perfect pitch requires you to understand your customer, so if you’re not researching your customer, you are severely decreasing your chances of making that deal. 2. Best Decision You’ve Ever...

  • Posted May 12, 2014
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  Business Start ups

  Franchising helps would-be entrepreneurs to get a jump start on launching a business. Franchises offer proven business models and marketing support for franchisees and represent a wide range of options to meet virtually any business interests. There...

  • Posted May 12, 2014
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