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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Neal Hefti, a Big Band trumpeter, arranger and composer of themes for the movie "The Odd Couple" and the "Batman" television series, has died. He was 85.Hefti died Saturday at his home, said his son Paul Hefti.Neal Hefti's notable achievements include the iconic theme of the 1960s superhero series "Batman," which became a Top 40 hit ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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After attending every Long Beach City Council meeting for almost two years, it may seem a logical step that council gadfly Harvery Cochran would try to move from behind the podium and onto the council dais. Cochran told me late Tuesday night as the weekly council meeting was drawing to a close that he is unofficially throwing his hat into ... Read the complete post at Press Corps.
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The San Gabriel Valley League football season kicks off Friday, and to be totally, honest, I don't know what to make out of it. Despite perennial favorite Dominguez opening the season 0-5, albeit against some pretty tough company, and what has seemed like plenty of dysfuntion around the program this year, many believe the Dons will rebound and win yet ... Read the complete post at PT Prep Sports.
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Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reports exclusive confirmation that the second half of the fourth and final season of "Battlestar Galactica" will debut Jan. 16 on SCI FI Channel.The show creators suggested January would be the likely month of return but with all the changes going on in television schedules post Writer's Strike there was no way to be sure. I ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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Actor Terrence Howard will be replaced by Don Cheadle for the "Iron Man" sequel several news sources report.According to the story in Hollywood Reporter there were some "financial differences" with Howard and the studio. That studio being Marvel. Some may call the early rancor in the comment sections of almost every story about this to be very pro-Howard and anti-Cheadle. ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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A reunion for the Paramount High 1988 CIF Southern Section championship team will be held next week. A dinner celebrating the team will be held on Oct. 23, with the team members being honored the next evening during halftime of the Pirates' San Gabriel Valley League game with Warren. For more information, contact Paramount athletic director Mark Kemp at ... Read the complete post at Burlison's World.
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The Long Beach Area Republican Party is having a viewing party Wednesday during the final presidential debate before the Nov. 4 general election. The free event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave. There will be a no-host bar as well as hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. The organization is a coalition of various republican organizations in ... Read the complete post at Press Corps.
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I really thought the Dodgers were this year's version of the 2002 Angels, i.e, the team that gets on a roll at just the right time and carries it through to a World Series title. That may still be the case, but there is one major difference. In 2002, Mike Scioscia had a bullpen that was nearly flawless. In 2008, ... Read the complete post at The Shadow.
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Almost half of those who have taken the poll have said "Yep" to Johnny Depp -- The people have spoken and agreed that he should become the highest paid actor ever.The 'yes' side of this took a narrow lead early in the morning and and never looked back. Check the chart out and you'll see that about 34 percent actually ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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Comics are expensive. The average price for a single 22-page issue can run you anywhere from $2.99 to $3.99. That makes those comics seem awfully thin for the green you're shelling out.Now, what if that $2.99 book not only contained an engrossing story but had some of the most impressive artwork you could find in any comic being published today? ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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Press-Telegram Top 10 1 Poly (5-0) Friday vs. Millikan 2 St. John Bosco (5-0) Friday vs. Santa Margarita 3 Serra (5-0) Friday vs. Bosco Tech 4 Los Alamitos (5-0) Thursday vs. Marina 5 Compton (5-0) Oct. 24 at Jordan 6 Lakewood (1-5*) Friday at Jordan 7 Jordan (4-1) Friday vs. Lakewood 8 Narbonne (4-1) Friday at Banning 9. San Pedro ... Read the complete post at PT Prep Sports.
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Can you stand it? I think Disney wants another "Pirates of the Caribbean." Are you out of your minds with excitement? No? How about if I add that they are willing to pay Johnny Depp $55 Million to play Captain Jack Sparrow again? It would be the most bucks paid to an actor for a single project. I can't say ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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Marathoner Shin Novaki takes the lead from Romualda Sanchez on Clark Ave. during the 24th. Long Beach International City Bank Marathon. Novaki won the race with a time of 2:21:2. Sanchez, who won the race in 2007, finished in second place with a time of 2:22:42. See more pictures/buy reprints>> ... Read the complete post at Long Beach Seen.
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As predicted Friday... Poly beat St. Bonaventure won with its defense, and will now more or less cruise until the second or so round of the playoffs. Los Alamitos proved too much for City power Narbonne. Serra, with its big-play ability, routed Woodland Hills Taft. The Cavs' defense was pretty good too. OK, I admit, that Banning game (the super ... Read the complete post at PT Prep Sports.
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All decked out in green and gold, Snoop Dogg watches Poly High take on St. Bonaventure at Veterans Memorial Stadium. See pictures from the game>> ... Read the complete post at Long Beach Seen.
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Poly passed yet another tough test tonight. It beat highly -regarded St. Bonaventure, 12-7. Poly broke up a pass in the end zone to hold on to victory and improve to 5-0. See pictures/buy reprints>> ... Read the complete post at The Shadow.
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Going out on a limb to predict a couple of big gridiron games tonight. Poly vs. St. Bonaventure -- Bottom line is defense wins, and Poly's D is so fast and physical. Take the Jackrabbits Los Alamitos vs. Narbonne -- Tough one because neither team has played a team as capable as each other. Narbonne seems a little banged up, ... Read the complete post at PT Prep Sports.
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Long Beach port authorities have launched a new primetime cable television ad campaign featuring a 30-second spot touting the port's newfound environmental concern. The commercial incorporates visual imagery from the port's new logo with a voice-over narraration promoting the department's stewardship on community outreach and environmental and economic issues. Produced by an outside firm, Radarworks, and funded with port profits, it airs between 4 ... Read the complete post at Press Corps.
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Major 'Superman' comic news (Sort of)There has been quite a scuffle in the web-o-verse about the BIG SPOILER (don't click if you don't wanna know) in the NY Daily News involving Action Comics #870. Don't worry I'm not going to give anything away. You can click here, see the cover and draw your own conclusions.I'm gassed about comics getting more ... Read the complete post at Modern Mythology.
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