Navy Advises Crew Avoid San Pedro

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Map advises crews visiting for Los Angeles Navy Week to avoid San Pedro downtown business area, while the city of Long  Beach's amenities praised.

“They've served in war-ravaged countries around the world, but Navy crews were warned this week to stay clear of downtown San Pedro while they were in port,” reports Donna Littlejohn, staff writer for the Long Beach Press-Telegram.   Maps issued by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service were handed to ship crew members after the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Monday warning them of areas that could be dangerous to visit. The Lincoln is one of four ships participating in the week-long Navy Week event, with public ship tours offered through the weekend.

Cubic Zirconia “Take Me High” | FOOL'S GOLD

The latest batch of Scion A/V music videos launched today, with Cubic Zirconia’s “Take Me High” leading the charge. Choreography! “Take Me High” is a taste of whats to come on the band’s debut Fool’s Gold LP Follow Your Heart (out September 20th), and shows off the directorial chops of dynamo frontwoman Tiombe Lockhart. Cubic Zirconia “Take Me High”

Amazon Associates' Accounts Canceled

California residing Amazon Associates’ accounts were canceled, thanks to Gov. Brown’s bill.  This happened in June.  Did you hear about it?  If not, you probably do not live in California, and you do not have an Amazon Associates account.

New Era: My Palm Days Are Dead

Image by PowerupMobile.com via Flickr

After being a happy Palm user since the Treo 650, I am driven today to try to find a new phone.  I have tried to wait for the Pre3 as still loyal to HP/Palm, etc., but read many reviews of people who had advanced copies and they were not very favorable.  The feature  that got my attention was being able to “wave” your phone over your laptop and instantly share pages, etc.  That that sounded way cool, but that is the main thing people are saying is not working.

Gabon - Tribal Treats (VHS) - Laurianne Ekondo - Wontchende

Sharing the love and joy:

Laurianne Ekondo, Wontchende

Gabon --  anyone ever been there or live there?

Top 15 WNBA Players of All-Time Is Now!

Image via WikipediaThis is as much of Candace Parker we will see as she is not at the Allstargame going on right now as she is injured.  Our only nominee from the L.A. Sparks.

New Releases: Rahsaan Patterson, Maya Songbird, Kites With Lights

Worthy new releases and recent additions to Funk Sanctum Radio:

Rahsaan Patterson
"Easier Said Than Done" (mp3)
from "Bleuphoria"

(Artistry Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
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More than anything, the cover for this CD makes my blog easier on the eye today I think.

Laurie Anderson - Drum Dance _ Smoke Rings.avi

Cover of Laurie Anderson

Dear Family, Don't know why today is a Laurie Anderson type of day as I have not heard many of these songs in many moons. Having had the experience of seeing Laurie Anderson live, must share her with you if you do not know! I believe that Laurie Anderson is one of the most important and forgotten artists of our time, and I am doing my part today to put her music back on everyone's mind and on their computers.

Ms. Barbara Tucker, Queen of House Music’s World Divas

 

Image by dancetrax via Flickr

So inspired today by Barbara Tucker’s interactions with her fans on Facebook which she does on a regular basis, your dj must now share her music for the unfamiliar.  Her song “Beautiful People” has sent me on many inward journeys and “I Get Lifted” is an instant pick-me-up to my soul; however, now she is sharing her uplifting words on her Facebook page and it is truly a blessing.  Most of the time Barbara Tucker is in rotation in Funk Sanctum Radio and do not expect that to change.  Every time I hear her, she takes me higher and lifts me immediately.  Better than prescription medication, the antidote for a dreary day or oppressive surroundings, Barbara Tucker will make you feel better and maybe help put life into perspective.  Life is hard, but Barbara Tucker’s voice makes it easier to do “hard.”

Alexa Lowering Blog-Hops

Yay, it's Friday!

Happy Friday.

Trying to hook up with this Alexa hop as it is my favorite, but as you can see the graphic for her Badge is not showing correctly.  So, tried a different tool to link to this hop and it works.

Office Etiquette -- My Conundrum

This post is my therapy for today and maybe will not get published, but I feel the need to write and sort my feelings because of recent extreme rude behavior of my co-workers thereby temporarily putting aside my promise  to keep this blog focus on positive topics as there already is enough negativity amplified in our world.

My profession is typist/word processor and I am a world-class typist.  It is my God-given talent and gift, and I am grateful. However, the world does not look upon my talent with any particular favor not to mention pay-wise. I do not get any respect from most of my coworkers and I recognize this as ignorance, jealousy and hate, but how do I cope on a daily basis?  Today I am writing about it. 

Nina Simone and Other Sisters of the 50s -- The Essential Collection

New Music Monday,

Surprise! There was a release 7/10/2011 of "Nina Simone and Other Sisters of the 50s . . . The Essential Collection" --

How do they manage to do that? Who is receiving the royalties for this re-release? I have all these Ninas already, but I guess it would be important if you had none of them. $11.99 for a 3-CD set. If the recording is half-good, this is the deal of the century. You know I love Nina Simone, and cannot not pass up the opportunity to have her picture here on In-Box Jewels whenever the opportunity arises.

Nina Simone
"Solitaire" (mp3)
from "Nina Simone & Other Sisters Of The 1950s: The Absolutely Essential Collection"
(Big 3)

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The tracklisting is ominous -- 55 tracks -- 3 CD set! 35 songs by Nina and also included are a sprinkling of Billie, Etta, Ella, Dinah, Sarah, Ruth (Brown) – no Carmen. If anyone is so bold as to buy this, please let me know how you like it and the quality of the recording. Share some love today.

Love,
Me

Jaidene Veda: 'Soul Size Love' for Japan Free Download

Dear Family,

If you are wondering, yes, still alive and caring and loving this blog and you.  Will be posting more as my (day) job permits!  Today's inspiration comes courtesy of Jaidene Veda. Free Download. Get it now!  She's cute, eh?  Sounds good, too!  Jaidene Veda's 'Soul Size Love' for Japan + a special FREE gift!

I must comment on Draft Blogger's great new look.  Do you use Blogger and what do you think about the look?  I just discovered that my Zemanta is gone as well as Amazon suggestions.  Does anyone have any suggestions how to get these back with the updated interface?

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