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…

7/20/2012 -  IN-PROCESS list, with web links - I will fix/add any links needing attention when possible. Remember, many of the vendors at Crafted will consider custom/special orders!

Booth    Business Name                                 Website / Other

A136      2 Market Street                                               

A211      7-11 Miracle Company                                  

A200      Allalong                                               

A134     …

Some of our new vendor friends at Crafted were wondering what things there are to do in San Pedro, specifically for guys! I think it's good timing with all of the visitors & Naval vets here this month. My list & updates.

Things For Guys To See or Do In San Pedro

1.     USS Iowa at the Port – Every day starting 7/7/12
2.     USS Lane Victory
3.     Cars and Stripes -
4.     Farmer’s Market – Every Friday on 6th Street
5.    …

It seems there are endless sources of Scams in L.A, and probably all over the U.S. - this information was just received from our Neighborhood Watch Lead Officer. While most of us know better than to accept/cash something unsolicited, we also know family members and friends who are not always quite as up on these things:



"One of your neighbors recently received a Fed-Ex, overnight envelope (very official in appearance).  When she opened the envelope she found a solicitation from a…

An article has surfaced today from Harvard & MIT regarding new FREE online classes, coming in the fall. I have NOT verified this, but I doubt it is untrue, and feel it is worth checking out!

"Today's announcement brings the possibility of transformation through education to the world. edX gives Harvard and MIT an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically extend our collective reach by conducting groundbreaking research into effective education and by extending online…

Several of my friends have been experiencing this recently, so even if you already have heard about it, I thought I'd share.

"Someone out there is phishing for Amazon passwords. If you get an unsolicited email from Amazon with a link to reset your password, IGNORE IT."

"A guy claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support called us and said they are receiving error…

As homeowners, and even as renters, we all need to find solutions that are effective, but safe for our families, specially children, and our pets. I am always looking for "green" solutions and will be writing about my findings.

Termites – It might not have residual properties, but amazingly we tried vinegar (mixed with soap & water) on termites that we found after cutting a board from our garage. It killed them almost instantly, and the orange based termite spray from the hardware…

Recently, we had an "exciting" afternoon in South Shores, and I want to share information we received regarding this event from our SLO Officer Wight:

"I just wanted to give you all a quick update.  During the day on 06/06/2012 a group of four male Hispanics were seen distributing flyers in South Shores.  And because our Neighborhood Watchers are attentive and proactive, a number of you called it in.  The information that I received is a number of Officers responded to the area,…

Don't hurt your eyes, watch it on NASA's site!!!

http://venustransit.nasa.gov/webcasts/mtwilson/

Thanks to Tom Dorsey of SanPedro.com, "SanPedro-Classifieds.com is up and running for Employment Wanted and Needed and Lost and Found Pets. We are in Beta mode. All Employment and Lost and Found Ads Are Free!!"

http://sanpedro-classifieds.com/index.php

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I hope someday, someone who wants to start a business in downtown San Pedro, does a craft store. Sure we have Crafted coming soon, but we need a craft store! It doesn't have to be a chain store like JoAnn's or a Michael's. And I know we have (still?) a hobby store, but we gals & the kids want a craft store! We have SO many empty storefronts on 6th street lately, for example.

Or maybe someone at Crafted at the Port of L.A. can set this…