A (somewhat) scholarly view Halloween: A contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints (ie. the first of November) and initiates the season […]
Author Archives: Gregg Reese
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Soulful crooner Rudolf Isley passes away at age 84
Founding member became an ordained minister later in life “Heaven has gained another angel. Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Rudolph Isley.” —from […]
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Gen. C.Q. Brown confirmed Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
The president’s top military advisor Air Force Gen. Charles “C.Q.” Brown has been overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate 83-11 as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making […]
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Singing the body electric
Cherokee the Chief just might be the Valley’s next big thing Located on the other side of the Santa Monica Mountains just northwest of the Los Angeles basin lies one […]
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Bill Richardson dies at age 75
Former diplomat help free Britteny Griner Bill Richardson, an American politician whose domestic success was rivaled by his exploits in diplomacy and foreign affairs, died in his sleep at the […]
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Out of the Ashes
Nurtured by the turmoil of the 1960s, Charles Burnett continues to march to his own cinematic drummer Charles Burnett’s list of accomplishments rival those of any filmmaker, past or present. […]
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Out of the Ashes
Nurtured by the turmoil of the 1960s, Charles Burnett continues to march to his own cinematic drummer Charles Burnett’s list of accomplishments rival those of any filmmaker, past or present. […]
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All roads lead to Africa
Incursions by Russia’s Wagner Group The drama of Russia’s attempt to bring its former republic of Ukraine back into the fold added another chapter when the Wagner Group, a Private […]
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Dot Todman advocates empowerment through acceptance and self-love
“Singing will force you to love the parts of yourself that you want to hide from the world.” —Dot Todman Like many Los Angeles expatriates, Dorothy “Dot” Todman’s path to […]
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Master jazz bassist Bill Lee dies at 94
Spike Lee’s father was a prolific musician in his own right Double-bassist and composer William “Bill” James Edwards Lee, best known for his musical scores in collaboration with his director […]
