http://www.fightsmackintheorphanage.org/

In 1973, feminist writer/child advocate Gloria Grey published her seminal best-seller We Are A Gentle Angry People: The Rise of Orphan Smack Addiction in the Latter Half of the Twentieth Century. Though it was often filled with inaccuracies, misconceptions, factual errors, and plagiarized portions of unpublished Jacqueline Suzanne novels, it managed to catch of eye of community leader, Marion Barry – the godfather of the anti-Smack movement of the early 70s.

Though unlikely partners, Gray and Barry joined forces to lay the groundwork of what was to become Fight Smack in the Orphanage (FSITO) by organizing the first citywide “Smack-down” in Los Angeles in 1974. Later that year, with help from several government grants and the proceeds of Ms. Gray’s lucrative mail order macramé business, they opened the first FSITO Rehabilitation Center on Crenshaw Boulevard in L.A.

Over the next thirty years, more than one-hundred FSITO Centers opened their doors in locations all across the United States and Guam. These centers are no longer just places that kids can get clean, but symbols of hope that inspire the entire community. Some also offer Pilates.

Sadly, the battle is not over. There are still thousands of Smack-addicted orphans on the streets looking for their next fix.

FSITO refuses to give up. We know that with your help and support we can fight Smack and save the orphans.

www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com

The Tri-Island Area, CA – During the Golden Age of Piracy, men (and women, but mostly men) of ill repute harassed the shipping lanes of the European super powers, engaging in so many acts of piracy that it triggered a Golden Age (lasting 8 turns). Today, piracy is a distant memory (relative to your proximity to South-Eastern Africa), with the majority of pirates having been ground to dust over two hundred and fifty years ago (those who remain have found safe harbor on the internet, where they routinely violate copyright laws). But during the glorious Golden Age that produced such notable scoundrels as Henry Morgan, Charles L. Charles, and “Blackbeard” Edward Teach, rumor spread of Guerrilla Island, somewhere deep in the Caribbean, which held the greatest pirate treasure of all, though none knew for certain what that treasure was.

To this very day, the treasure’s nature and exact location remain a mystery, which is why on June 28, 2009 at American Legion Post #308 in Reseda, CA, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla invites one and all, near and far, to join us in an attempt to uncover The Secret of Guerrilla Island!

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http://www.djhero.com
http://gizmodo.com

“Activision is working on a game called DJ Hero (think of it as Guitar Hero for house music). Here’s the first shot of the game’s new turntable controller.

It’s notable that all controls seem to be placed on the record, meaning that, just as Guitar Hero can’t teach you guitar, DJ Hero won’t teach you mixing (unless we missed that red, blue and green button standard on vinyl for all these years). Good to know that the musically inclined are keeping those pesky gamers in their place. Look for DJ Hero this fall.” – Mark Wilson

— The company’s groundbreaking DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero’s signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. Introducing an all-new innovative turntable controller, DJ Hero transforms players into DJs who rule the club scene by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.

After more than 80 animated episodes of the Adult Swim hit Aqua Teen Hunger Force, creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis have developed the first-ever live-action episode. To mark the occasion, they turned to none-other-than Grammy-winning southern soulster and rapper T-Pain to portray the Aqua Teen’s only sane and rational roommate Frylock, whose animated form looks much like a floating box of French fries. Starring as the Aqua Teen’s self-appointed leader Master Shake will be actor Jon Benjamin. The lovable and remarkably stupid Meatwad will be live as well but bare a striking resemblance to an exercise ball, and first-time television actor Dave Long Jr. has been tapped to play the Aqua Teen’s obnoxious neighbor Carl after a lengthy nationwide search. The new season of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, which continues throughout May on Sunday nights, will conclude with this first-ever live-action episode on Sunday, May 31 at 11:45 p.m. (ET/PT).

Grammy-winning singer-song-writer-producer—and actor—T-Pain burst on the music scene in 2005 and has produced and written a plethora of chart-topping and platinum-selling singles. In addition to the Grammy, T-Pain has garnered “Songwriter of the Year” and “Producer of the Year” honors at the BMI Urban Awards and earned a BET Award. His self-produced third album, THR33 RINGZ, was released last November, debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.

Jon Benjamin is a writer, producer, actor and prolific voice-over actor from Boston, Mass. In addition to writing for Late Night with Conan O’Brien and acting in such television series as Sex and the City and Human Giant, Benjamin has done numerous voice-overs for such animated hits as Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Assy McGee and Home Movies.

For this first-ever live-action episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Adult Swim embarked on a nationwide search, sponsored by Burger King Corporation, for someone to play the character of Carl. The task was daunting: find someone who possesses similar traits to the animated Carl, a simple man who’s endearingly sweaty, hairy, lewd, fashion-challenged, horny, nasty and oftentimes annoying. After sifting through more than one hundred audition tapes, the real-life Carl was found: 23-year-old Dave Long Jr. from Edensburg, Pa.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force is created by Matt Maiellaro (12 oz. Mouse) and Dave Willis (Squidbillies) and follows the strange everyday lives of three human-sized food products living in New Jersey.

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults. Airing nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families, and is seen in 97 million U.S. homes.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

(Tuner Newsroom)

www.adultswim.com

www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com

On Friday, May 22, 2009, at American Legion Post #308 in Reseda, CA, eight of the best tag teams in professional wrestling will collide at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s DDT4, and tickets for this event are on sale now at the DDT4 Mini-Site! Front Row tickets are $25, and General Admission tickets are $20!

The first match to be announced for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s DDT4 is the opening round contest between Lucha Libre tag team specialists Phoenix Star and Zokre, Los Luchas, and the newly minted duo of Kenny Omega and Chuck Taylor.

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http://www.pillowfightlosangeles.com/

On Saturday April 4th 2009, there will be massive pillow fights in cities around the world! Los Angeles will be joining in on the fun so be sure to bring your fluffiest pillow, preferably a feather pillow, and go to town! We’ll fight ‘till we drop, then regroup in said bars.

*ONLY HIT PEOPLE WITH PILLOWS
DO NOT HIT PEOPLE carrying CAMERAS

When: Sat 4/4 (3PM)
Where: Pershing Square
Address: 532 S Olive St Los Angeles, CA Map
Cost: FREE!

http://kogibbq.com

KOGI : AN IDEA BORN FROM LATE NIGHT HUNGER.

We take the taste of Korean BBQ and fuse it with select spices to create some of the most unique and savory bites in LA. We’re always on the go, which means we’ll be updating our new locations soon and you can always find us live on Twitter. Fusing the taste of Korean BBQ and the portability of tacos and burritos together doesn’t magically happen. In case you were wondering, here are the people who make all of this possible.

Check the website for weekly updates and what late night spot they will posted up at. Just FYI, get their early…. lines usually build up with more than 50 people there, even before the truck gets to the location.

Sample pics of food:

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Signature Korean Short Rib Taco

Spicy BBQ Chicken Taco

For the Vegetarians: Tofu Taco

KOGI Feature: Avocado Spread Egg and Cheese Torta

www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com

March 20 — When we first announced the participants for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s Ninety-Nine and One Hundred (taking place on Aprill 11 & 12 with tickets available right now on the Mini-Site) there was rampant speculation about what the matches would actually be taking place. There were some matches that seemed like lay-ups, sure things, or as close to a sure thing as you can get in professional wrestling. There were others that fell into the realm of the “dream match,” matches with such fantastic potential they could only take place in a ring made of clouds, with an angelic chorus to accompany the action. But there was one match that stood firmly in both categories. We are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated match will be a reality, when on Saturday, April 11 at Ninety-Nine, Matt and Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks, will defend the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship against none other than Abdullah The Butcher and “The Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan, The Dungeon of Doom.

…don’t be stupid, they’ll be putting the titles on the line against Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, the Motor City Machine Guns!

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www.championsound.com

Okay…

So let’s say you’re a musician, or a promoter, or a venue and you wanna let EVERYONE you know that you have a new show coming up. Or, maybe you wanna let ‘em know you have an a new album. Perhaps you have a new drink special and band line-up on Taco Tuesdays? Or maybe, just maybe, you wanna just say “Hi” to your beloved fans.

Well, now you can with Champion Sound! All you gotta do is figure out the sentence structure [similar to chord structure] and what you wanna say into that Champion Sound metaphoric microphone, and the world is your audience with just one click. Seriously! You can even reach people in France if you wanna. G’head. We don’t mind.

So, sign up now, no strings attached [except for the six strings on yer ax, of course] and the Champion Sound Rockstar’s will all be here to hold your spike-studded bracelet laden wrist through this little tool. If you know how to turn on a computer, though, you’re already a step ahead. We made it SUPER easy so you could spend more time working on your chops.

http://www.crooksncastles.com
http://www.myspace.com/crooksncastles

FOR SALES & ACCOUNT INQUIRIES CONTACT:
SALES@CROOKSNCASTLES.COM

FOR SHOP UPDATES:
http://www.crooksncastles8021.wordpress.com

8021 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles CA 90046
323-944-0576
Mon-Sat 11-7 / Sun 12-6

http://www.icecreamman.com
http://www.myspace.com/icecreamman
http://profile.to/icecreamman

Ice Cream Man’s mission is to travel the country, eventually the world, giving away FREE ice cream.

Our growing team combines the minds, hearts, skills and resources of adventurous individuals who refuse to adhere to the old business paradigm. We fund this venture through advertising, sponsors, promotions and merchandising, building win-win-win relationships between everyone involved. To date, Ice Cream Man has given away over 170,000 treats. With the goal of giving away half a million ice creams, we’ve still got a long way to go.

If you would like to become a part of this movement, we sure could use your help. Everyone has something to offer, be it a kind word, a review of a band, a few dollars, or a new engine for a ’69 Chevy step van. You can start by simply helping us spread the word.

Email the ICE CREAM MAN (Matt Allen) directly
matt@icecreamman.com

Ice Cream Man
375 Redondo Ave. #101
Long Beach, CA 90814

The last time the fashion industry experienced a female liberation movement was during the “bra burning 60’s.” Bras, high heels, make-up and other items supporting the unattainable, standard of beauty, were lit aflame in a “freedom trash can” to symbolize opposition to sexual oppression.

Traditionally, the women’s wear industry has been flooded with hyper-feminine pieces with low necklines and bias cuts leaving females choice less. With little to no options, females were only recently given quality alternatives.

Since 2005, Hellz Bellz has provided fashion alternatives for the bold fashionista with edgy, tops, jackets, denim and accessories, influenced by all things subversive; from the gritty streets of New York to sexploitation flicks of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Founder Lanie Alabanza, continue to defy all the rules of conformity and any fashion entity that claims a woman’s style cannot breach strength, individuality and feminine flair simultaneously.

www.hellz-bellz.com
www.myspace.com/rockthehellz

http://www.comic-con.org

Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

4-DAY MEMBERSHIPS
EFFECTIVE NOW UNTIL SOLD OUT
ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY
Adults: $75*
JR/SR: $35*

ONE DAY MEMBERSHIPS
ON SALE NOW
ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY

THU, JULY 23
Adults: $25*
Jr/Sr: $12*

FRI, JULY 24
Adults: $30*
Jr/Sr: $15*

SAT, JULY 25
Adults: $35*
Jr/Sr: $15*

SUN, JULY 26
Adults: $20*
Jr/Sr: $10*

* Children under 12 free with PAID adult membership. Juniors are 12-17 years old and Seniors are 60 or more years old. Active military will pay the Junior/Senior price. This offer does not extend to dependents.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
http://www.comic-con.org

No onsite membership badges will be sold!

For everyone who has been into America’s Best Dance Crew, this crew has been a threat to lookout in the competetive hip hop dance world for a long minute. The Philippine Allstars was started in 2005 by 12 friends who came from different backgrounds, but wanted to collectively represent their country in the World Hip-Hop Championships held in the US. In 2006, Allstars put the Philippines on the map of Hip-hop dance in becoming the first Asian country to win back-to-back World Gold titles in the International Hip-hop Open d’Ítalia in Turin, Italy and in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships in Los Angeles, California. Now in 2008, they came back strong again and took Gold in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Check out their website for the “His-Story” documentary movie, which is a progression of their struggle of the weeks before the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships until they take the title once again!!

www.myspace.com/philippineallstars
www.philippineallstars.com
www.hiphopinternational.com

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s presents Express Written Consent on February 21, 2009!
By Silverback, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Staff Writer

Encinitas, CA – Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) Express Written Consent takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 8:00 PM at American Legion Post #308 in Reseda, CA. Doesn’t this part usually go a little later in the write-up? Usually, but this is a special occasion.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-measureb29-2009jan29,0,6779017.story

A Call to All Young Urban Leaders:

We all know that times are hard and, nowadays, we’re being forced to stretch our dollars more and more each day. We know good and well that we desperately need More Good Jobs here in Los Angeles. Lucky for us, folks, our opportunity for better jobs is here. Change is in the air and it’s called Measure B!

For those that may not know, the City of Los Angeles will be voting on Measure B this March 3rd, which will allow LADWP to install solar panels throughout the city of Los Angeles and hire folks from South LA to install them.

And, we need YOU to make Measure B happen! Join us for our weeknight phonebanks and Saturday Neighborhood Walks this February to make sure that Los Angeles leads the way in the new Green Jobs Movement that’s starting to sweep the nation. This movement is growing rapidly and it’s our future: rebuilding our national infrastructure, creating more jobs for Americans and making our world a healthier place in which to live…all at the same time. What this means to young folks in Los Angeles is More Good Jobs, Healthier Families and Long-Term lower rates for our power bills.

For more information, check out http://greenenergygoodjobsla.com

So, below, check out locations and times to join us as we talk to our neighbors about Measure B.

We can’t do this without you! (yes, YOU)

Young Urban Leaders Neighborhood Walks
Saturdays: February 14th, 21st and 28th
9am – 1pm @5625 S. Figueroa Ave in LA 90037

Young Urban Leaders Phone Banks
Monday thru Thursday
Starting February 9th – March 3rd from 5pm – 9pm
@ 4801 Exposition Blvd, LA 90016

To get involved,
contact Lamar Glover
Call: (323) 481-2139
Email: lamar_glover@yahoo.com

Photos by Solomon Baldeo

Dragon Gate USA Friday LA Extreme Night
John Anson Ford Park
8000 Park Lane, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Doors at 7PM, Bell time 8PM

Dragon Gate Invitation Match:
Lil’ Cholo vs. Infernal vs. The Amazing Junior
Winner: Lil’ Cholo

El Generico vs. Genki Horiguchi
Winner: El Generico

Hollywood Stalker vs. Necro Butcher
Winner: Necro Butcher (twice)

Shingo vs. Pac
Winner: Shingo

Taku Iwasa & Kenichiro Arai vs. Dragon Kid & Kendo
Winner: Dragon Kid & Kendo

Open the Twin Gate Title Match
Susumu Yokosuka & Saito Ryo vs. Nick & Matt Jackson
Winners: Susumu Yokosuka & Saito Ryo

Open the Triangle Gate Title Match:
YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda & GAMMA vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk
Winners: YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda & GAMMA