California State University, Dominguez Hills has been awarded a $500,000 endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation to establish the Osher Scholarship for students transferring from California community colleges.

Students transferring to CSU Dominguez Hills from one of the 112 campuses in the California Community College system who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to apply for the…

Another good article on temporary work, with tips on converting to full time.

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/08/21/making-the-move-from-temp-to-full-time/

We have a new title! Super Temp!!! Seriously, a very good article on the value and popularity of companies utilizing the great skills of temporary workers, now often referred to as Interim Workers.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57446933/on-the-job-here-come-the-supertemps/

California State University, Dominguez Hills has received the first award of a three-year $749,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program to offer professional development and support to algebra teachers in middle and high schools in predominately…

"When I play, I have left the planet".... one woman's experience while playing the violin, in the Congo.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57409952/music-in-the-heart-of-the-congo/

Persied Meteor shower August 11-13, late night or early morning. I believe I got up and saw this a few years ago. It was QUITE impressive!

http://www.space.com/16915-perseid-meteor-shower-2012-history.html

Residents - I know most of you know this, but some of our friends and relatives need to be reminded!  There is a slow return of door to door magazine sales and contractors pitching their "wares".

I just spoke with a neighbor Jo who had lengthy conversations with both. A young girl, (once again saying what they all do, that she lives "up the street")  just sold another neighbor Em, a bogus magazine subscription that "goes to a veteran". By the time the other neighbor Jo tipped her off,…

Hydrangea Hippo is art, classes & crafts. Jennifer is amazingly talented and a great person. See her at Crafted at the Port of LA. Booth# A120. Here's a video tour (pre-opening day) of her space:

Delia Marsellos-Traister of Phoenix Magyk, is in space A114 at Crafted.She makes fabulous jewelry and is a Certification Instructor with PMCC (precious metal clay).

She recently joined our San Pedro Crafters group on FaceBook, and we love what she does! Take a look at her video and check out her website.…

I really hate putting this on my page, but my friend Tracey who recently lost her job is moving next weekend, creating a need to adopt out her cat. Please let me know ASAP if you know someone who can at least foster the cat for now! Thank you!

8/1/2012 - That's right, Wine Tasting from [REVISED TIMES] 4pm til 7pm on Fridays!! And San Pedro Brewery is being brought back for Beer Tasting "First Sunday"s, 2-6pm.

AND THIS JUST IN - Starting Friday, Crafted will be offering "THREE FREE FRIDAYS" for you! Show up with 3 people in your car and you park for FREE on FRIDAYS!!

Thanks to Heart & Soule for these…