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/

If you're seeking employment, and you're not already on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com , I suggest you create a profile right away. I just checked in and there were nearly a dozen jobs posted within my groups/connections, and many were in the Torrance/Santa Monica/Los Angeles area.

At the least, you can follow groups, find out what employment/staffing companies are available, and job/skill trends.

"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…