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FREE tickets to GOAPELE show Sunday, May1, 2011, 8:00pm at Yoshi’s, San Francisco, and Tank show Friday, April 22, and Sunday April 24, 2011, 8:00pm at Yoshi’s Oakland. The tickets will be awarded via our Twitter or website, so if you haven’t already, you should join us on:
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GOAPELE

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Yoshi’s- San Francisco

MAY 1, 2011 8:00 PM.

Yoshi’s- San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

“This spiritual love child of Sade and D’Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters. Goapele can kick it in the streets as in the lounge.”
Rolling Stone
Goapele brings an infusion of fresh energy and a classic, yet new sound to R&B music with her sophomore set, Change It All.
The Oakland, California-based songstress broke onto the Bay Area music scene in 2001 with her ethereal EP, Closer, and the follow-up full length album, Even Closer. Released on her family-owned record company, Skyblaze Recordings, the album’s mix of soulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics introduced the world to a multi-faceted artist and songwriter, known as much for her social and political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.
“I grew up,” Goapele explains, “inspired by a tradition of soulful singers like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, and Miriam Makeba, people who created timeless music and positive change in the world. I’m also part of the hip hop generation, and my influences continue to grow, so my music has become a blend of many musical traditions.”
Critics from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Essence, Vibe, and a host of others, hailed the songstress as an emerging artist to watch and heralded Even Closer as an album that was ahead of its time. The inspiring title track, “Closer,” notched 1’s on radio playlists from San Francisco to LA to DC to Baton Rouge, and as of August, 2005, four years after its initial release, was 1 at the two largest urban stations in Detroit.
Goapele followed up the release of her album debut by hitting the road and taking her serene — yet inspiring — sound to the masses, both stateside and abroad. Time and again, the singer wowed sold-out crowds with her emotionally-powerful songs, energetic spirit, and electrifying shows.
While Goapele garnered the support of music critics and fans, a host of fellow musicians and celebrities–including The Roots, Talib Kweli, Magic Johnson, Prince and Stevie Wonder–came under the spell of her music, style and sensibility. “I’m very excited to get the support of artists I’ve long admired,” she says.
For her new album, Goapele returned to her Bay Area roots to craft an artistically challenging sophomore set inspired by her recent experiences both in and out of the industry. The album was recorded largely at her Skylight studios in Oakland with a combination of old friends Jeff Bhasker, Mike Tiger, and Amp Live, and fresh collaborators like the production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners (Jill Scott, Bilal), veteran producer Linda Perry (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Bay Area hip hop producer Bedrock (E-40, the Team) and fellow soulster Dwele.
“It was really important to me to work with the people who helped me with my first album,” Goapele says of her long-term and frequent collaborators. “We know where each other is coming from, so there’s already a strong foundation to create from. And we’ve all come along way since we made “Even Closer”. Jeff [Bhasker], for example, co-wrote and produced the title track of The Game’s album, ‘The Documentary,’ last year, so I was really excited to come back together in the studio with them and share our new skills and experience.”
The result is a collection of love songs and politically and socially inspired songs that remain true to Goapele’s firmly planted soul roots while allowing her to branch out in a number of exciting, new directions. Songs like the emotive “Darker Side Of The Moon” and “Love Me Right,” with its electro-pop funk, show Goapele taking aesthetic risks while staying true to her signature sound.
“What I am happy about was that I don’t feel like any of the collaborations were forced,” says Goapele. “They were connections that were already there, and we were just waiting for the right time to work together.”
Goapele collaborated with Linda Perry on “Darker Side Of The Moon,” a ballad that reflects her ability to travel far beyond the borders of traditional R&B while strengthening the core values of sweet soul music.
“I met Linda at one of my shows in LA,” says Goapele of the collaboration with Perry, “and we talked about the possibility of working together. Although I was a fan of her music, I really didn’t know how our styles would mesh, but I’m really proud of what we created together. ‘Darker Side’ was inspired by Pink Floyd, who I had recently become a fan of and had been a favorite of Linda’s for years.”
The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. “I’ve been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it’s naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I’ve watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into.”
The title track, “Change It All,” started with a song idea,” says Goapele. “I was feeling disempowered and frustrated with the people who were elected in 2000, and then re-elected, and frustrated about the disappearing support for music and art and resources that are being taken away from our local communities in order to fund a war that many of us don’t believe in.”
In the spirit of Goapele’s interest in positive change, she and Skyblaze founded an online community that shares its name with her album. ChangeItAll.org presents Goapele’s musical message, highlights political and social change-makers, and provides a forum for Goapele’s fans and others to network and create ways to promote action, creativity, courage and positive growth for people and communities everywhere.
“In talking to the team at Skyblaze, we started thinking, ‘What if we used this opportunity to create a tool for other people to connect, ‘” she adds. “So, instead of looking at what’s wrong in the world, let’s look at what changes are already happening and use it as a way for people to organize around those things.”
For a singer whose name means ‘to move forward’ in Sitswana, a South African language, her new album, Change It All, proves that enlightened change can be a positive force in the world of music and beyond. Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.

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TANK

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Yoshi’s Oakland

Friday, April 22, and Sunday April 24, 2011 8:00 PM.

Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He’s an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He’s also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.
“My music is the real me,” says Tank. “I’ll either live by that or I’ll die by that in this business, but I’ve got to be me.” He’s famous for sexy yet relatable love songs that are at once thoroughly modern and yet steeped in the sounds of classic soul. Though fans know and love Tank for smash hits like “Maybe I Deserve” and “Please Don’t Go,” they may be surprised to learn that he is also behind such chart-toppers as Rubben Studdard’s “Change Me” and Omarion’s “O.” What’s more, Tank served as an associate member of the hit-making production team, The Underdogs, with further credits including the smash soundtrack to the 2006 musical film adaptation of Dreamgirls (in which he also made a cameo). Since releasing his previous album Sex, Love, & Pain in 2007, Tank took a moment to step out of the spotlight, but not necessarily out of the studio. He formed the Los Angeles-based production company Song Dynasty, and began shaping the sound of modern R&B with songs for a diverse roster of artists including Keyshia Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, and Keri Hilson. Though he has enjoyed crafting hits for these artists, Tank is ready to step into the spotlight yet again, and returns with an incredibly personal collection. “I put a lot of my personal business into my music because people relate to it. I sing based upon the things that I’ve been through. I don’t just sing about the pain, I sing about getting through it. Whether I’m singing about sex, relationships, or the occasional party, the songs are still about classic R&B themes.”
Poised to release his fourth studio album Now or Never, Tank is ready to share the intensely intimate themes his fans have come to love, even as he prepares to show an entirely new side of himself. “The sound of this new album is still the traditional R&B formula, but sonically it’s very current,” says Tank. His first single, “Sex Music,” perfectly illustrates his new sound. The high-energy track lives up to its name with a spacey, shuddering beat. Produced by Song Dynasty with Harvey Mason Jr. (Dreamgirls, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake), “Sex Music” is sure to appeal to die-hard Tank fans.
“We’re going to keep pressing forward with this R&B thing,” promises Tank. During the process of bringing Now or Never to life, he’s experimented with new technology and new collaborators, even as he explores the themes that have always moved him. “Emergency” is an emotional ballad with a sense of humor, comparing a woman’s desire to a four-alarm fire. “You Mean that Much” is a soaring, orchestral anthem. “Can I Make Love”, says Tank, “is self-explanatory… I’m known for having songs that give you an opportunity to not say much. All you need is a little eye contact, and it’s on.”
These timeless songs of love, lust, and loss take cinematic tone in the hands of Tank, as he crafts imagery that is uniquely tangible and real. Perhaps it’s his new love of acting that has deepened his storytelling. Tank recently graced the screen in The Preacher’s Kid, and he has been studying acting, though he promises that music will continue to be his first love. “We have to take this stand now because R&B is slowly becoming a lost art,” explains Tank. “R&B music is the thing that connects people.” Though he loves a fantasy party scene as much as any man, Tank writes about the real, everyday emotions and situations that people relate to because, as he says, “we’re meant to move people with this music, and I want to be part of that movement.”
It’s been an incredible journey since Tank was an undiscovered artist with a dream, penning “Maybe I Deserve” in the basement of his mother’s Maryland home, on “an MPC and two keyboards.” The single would go on to dominate urban radio in 2001, when Tank released his gold-certified debut album Force of Nature. Though he has enjoyed remarkable successes throughout his career, Tank considers Now or Never the album when “it all came together.” The title doesn’t just refer to the urgency he feels within R&B as a whole, but also the growth he’s done over the years as an artist. Now re-emerging with a new team and a renewed confidence in his music, Tank is ready to have these songs heard.
“Everything I’ve been through has prepared me for this moment right now. I’ve got a new deal, new energy and new people around who are just as excited about the album as I am. Everything I’ve learned over the years as a producer, writer and artist have gone into Now or Never.”

Tank – Emergency [Official Music Video]

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A List Celebrities Comps for Kentucky Derby, May 5-7, 2011

If you are or have “A List” Celebrities that would like to attend the Kentucky Derby, May 5-7, 2011you may be able to attend as a select V.I.P. The “A Lister” could receive: air transportation or Private Jet service from major U. S. cities, hotel suites and accommodations, ground transportation, VIP tickets to the Derby, special V.I.P. guest invitations to the exclusive events,
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Millionaires Row

Throughout the years of the Kentucky Derby, the race has had a special appeal to the celebrity set. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the “Run for the Roses.”

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One of the first celebrity sightings dates to 1877 when famed Polish actress Helena Modjeska attended the third running of the Kentucky Derby. In the 1945 book, Down the Stretch, it was noted that Modjeska was impressed by the Derby but even more charmed by the mint julep to which she was introduced by Churchill Downs founder M. Lewis Clark following the race.

Terrell “T.O.” Owens and Friends at the Derby

Over the years, a stream of celebrities from film, music, sports, politics and wealth have been drawn to the Derby. On at least one occasion, a celebrity with a more notorious background was the talk of the Derby. The 15th renewal in 1889 brought bank and train robber Frank James to Louisville. The brother of famed outlaw Jesse James and a leader in their outlaw gang, Frank was on hand to watch Spokane take the victory over favored Proctor Knott.

Although most of the rich and famous that attend are guests of prominent ticket holders, the Derby has also attracted an impressive roster of celebrity racehorse owners. The group has found that the thrill of running their horses in the Kentucky Derby is as moving as any accomplishment in their professional careers.

During the 1990s this group of celebrity owners grew to include: musician MC Hammer, 1992 Dance Floor, 3rd; composer Burt Bacharach, 1994 Soul of the Matter, 5th, and 1995 Afternoon Deelites, 8th; music producer Berry Gordy, 1994 Powis Castle, 8th; film producer Albert Broccoli, 1994 Brocco, 4th; New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, 1997 Concerto, 9th; and former NBA and current University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, 1998 Halory Hunter, 4th, and 2001 A P Valentine, 7th.

A direct descendant of England’s Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby has been attended on four separate occasions by British royalty. The first came in 1930, when Edward George Villiers Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby and a representative of the family from whom the term Derby was derived, became the first member of the English nobility to attend. Prohibition was in effect at the time and Lord Derby expressed his disappointment in not being able to sample a mint julep. “You have a great many advantages I should like to copy for England,” Derby said, “but prohibition is not one of them.” Derby was followed in 1951 by the Duke of Windsor, who had renounced the British throne in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

The 100th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1974 brought Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon. The most recent visit by British royalty came in 2007, when Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attended with her husband, Prince Philip.

Eight U.S. Presidents have witnessed the Derby and marveled at the pageantry and spectacle of the famed event. Future President Harry S. Truman was reported as the first and was followed in 1952 by Lyndon Johnson who attended as a Texas senator. In 2000, future President George W. Bush, who would win the election that same year, was on hand for the 126th running of the Derby with his father former President George Herbert Walker Bush. Only Richard M. Nixon attended while serving in office. He had visited in 1968 as guest of Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn and commented that if he was elected President he would return to the 1969 Derby. That year also attracted two future presidents Gerald R. Ford and Ronald Reagan. No other President has witnessed more Derbys than Ford. Beginning in 1977, Ford and his wife Betty attended almost every Derby for 10 years as guests of longtime friend John Galbreath, a former Churchill chairman of the board. In 1983, for the 109th Derby, two past Presidents and one future president were in attendance. Ford was joined by Jimmy Carter, the Democrat who had defeated him in 1976, and then Vice President George Bush, who would win the 1988 presidential election. In 1999, Al Gore joined the list of vice presidents that attended the Derby. That list includes: 1931, Charles Curtis; 1937, John Nance Garner; and 1958 Alben Barkley.

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MAY-APRIL 2011 New Job Listings

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS



Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier is currently expanding its adult theatrical department.  We are seeking an experienced adult theatrical talent agent.  The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience as a sub-agent.  No trainees or assistants.   Our agency is seeking someone to expand on our already successful adult theatrical, youth, commercial and below the line departments.  All inquiries are completely confidential. Please contact John Frazier at frazier@aeftalent.com.
Experienced commercial agent needed for one of LA’s top commercial departments in a full service bicoastal talent agency. Agent must have at least two to three years’ experience in a busy commercial department. Seeking an addition to an established team, must have excellent industry relationships and verifiable history of developing and servicing talent. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – NO attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com
The People’s Production Company is hiring four Story Editors.  These are full-time positions based in Sherman Oaks.  As a Story Editor at PPC, you will compose story notes and script coverage, help in the story evaluation process, identify scripts and films for feature development, and assist in the managing of freelance Story Analysts.  Each Story Editor will oversee one of four Genre groups.  To apply, please go to https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/intro and search for any of these job numbers:  136878, 136876, 136874, 136872.  If you have questions, contact us at ProjectQD@gmail.com
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United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.
Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.comwith subject line: Literary Assistant.
A leading Beverly Hills independent film company has a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with great administrative experience to assist the chairman of the company.  The candidate must have a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience working with key players in the entertainment industry, including executives, producers and managers. This is an extremely busy desk and all candidates must have excellent written, oral & interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills, follow up and ability to multitask.  Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits included.  Please email resume90210@gmail.com
A busy and growing talent and literary management company seeks a part-time assistant to start May 2nd. Duties include but are not limited to heavy phones, scheduling, organizing, helping with submissions, and other duties. Ideal candidate should be personable, able to multi-task, possess good communication skills, and be PC proficient. Great introduction to the representation side of the business. College degree required. Hours are weekdays 10AM-1PM & 3PM-6PM. One year commitment preferable. Salary to be discussed. Please email cover/resume toptasst2011@gmail.com
Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A assistant who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator.  Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred.  Please contact us at assistus@ktmgmt.com.
Theatrical Talent Agency seeks Assistant with 3-5 years’ experience, tapped into the milieu, with a strong passion for the business and desire to take on Jr. Agent responsibilities. Must have excellent phone and people skills, as well as a knack for writing. Applicant will be responsible for standard office tasks, should be MAC savvy, detail oriented and organized. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HRtalentagency@gmail.com
Assistant to EVP of Production at a busy reality TV company.  Ideal candidate has worked at a production company or agency. Person must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks. Responsibilities include assistant duties, managing production office, and providing support to production staff.  Technical knowledge of Mac products is required.  Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@rrstaff.comwith “Assistant to EVP of Production” in subject line.
Looking for an assistant for two executives at MTV scripted development.  Prior experience on an entertainment desk a must.  Detail-oriented, best of the best, etc.  Send resumes to scriptedasst@gmail.com
Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking a new assistant for one of its partners.  Candidates must be detail-oriented, extremely motivated and passionate about being involved in the representation business.  Extensive knowledge in both features and television, and a year of relevant agency/management experience is required.   Job responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling and extensive coverage.  Must be a team player with a great attitude and the ability to prioritize several tasks simultaneously. This is a great opportunity at a growing company for the right person.  Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveAsst@gmail.com
Independent television/film/digital production company seeks experienced executive assistant to partner of the company.  Candidates must have 2-3 years’ experience supporting a senior level executive at studio/network/agency.  Applicants should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, hardworking team players with excellent communication skills and a great attitude.  Proficiency with Macs, iPads, Blackberry is necessary.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.  Please send resumes to careers@bermanbraun.comand write Executive Assistant in the subject line.
Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.comwith subject line: Literary Assistant.
Full-time first assistant needed for a top Los Angeles commercial department at a full service bicoastal talent agency.  Ideal candidate would have two years agency experience, excellent communication abilities, computer fluency, as well as exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Multi tasking in a fast paced environment necessary, as well as good humor under stress.  Looking to hire immediately. Local Applicants only. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – no attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com
Immediate entry-level Department Assistant position available in the Theatre (Stage) Department of a bicoastal talent agency based in Los Angeles. Candidates must be dedicated, organized, able to multi-task, and have excellent computer and people skills.  Candidate must also be reliable, enthusiastic and intelligent.  Knowledge of theatre and office skills are required. Please email cover letter, resume and a (writing sample in the form of a business letter) to Lindsey@ksrtalent.com
Partner of management/production company Kritzer Levine Wilkins Griffin Entertainment is seeking an executive assistant.  Ideal candidate is an ambitious person with a strong interest in talent management and the desire to be promoted in house is a must.  Great opportunity for someone who seeks mentorship and wants to take his or her career to the next level.  At least one year of talent experience (preferably agency experience) is required.  Standard industry pay, benefits and hours.  Please email resumes to wilkinsasst@klwg-ent.com
Boutique management company seeks qualified assistant. Candidates must have excellent people skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, and previous agency or management experience. Duties include rolling calls, heavy scheduling, database upkeep, and maintaining a general sense of order in clients and managers lives. Send cover letter and resume to: managementasst2011@gmail.com
Award winning screenwriter and future director looking for intelligent, personable assistant to run their office. Applicants must have at least one year industry experience with references; have excellent phone, writing, and researching skills and be computer savvy. A strong ability to prioritize, multi task and organize a great advantage. Perfect position to see what it’s like from the creative side of the business. Please email resume to: omiohmyproductions@gmail.com, subject line to read “Assistant Position”
Assistant needed for Producer in prep on studio film with others in development. Responsibilities include office management (schedules, phones, submissions), project coordination and working side-by-side with Producer in all aspects of job.  Must be Mac, Office proficient. Tech proficiency a plus. Must be energetic, reliable, and detail-oriented.  Previous agency/management or assistant experience mandatory. Entry-level salary with basic health plan; and bonus/incentive structure. Send resumes/cover letters to ProdAsst310@gmail.com.
Mess Media, a reality TV production company, seeks a temporary assistant to the president/CEO that could lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, filing and some heavy lifting. Additionally, the assistant will be exposed to development, production and post-opportunities. Qualifications needed for this position are an understanding of computers and office software, phone experience and an interest in reality television. Please send resumes to frontdesk@messmediatv.com.
Santa Monica based TV Production Company seeks a professional administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience to work with two busy television executives.  Applicant must be a motivated self-starter with exceptional people skills.  Must have excellent written and organizational skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.  Administrative duties will include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, handling incoming calls, arranging travel and managing correspondence.  Looking for a team player who can thrive in a fast paced work environment! Please send resume and cover letter to:  agoodproduction@yahoo.com
Preferred Content, a film, television and digital production, sales and finance advisory company, is seeking an experienced administrative assistant for one of its Managing Partners.  Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, film/television/digital project tracking and evaluation and general administrative duties. Fast paced, high energy work environment with potential for growth. Agency experience a must.  Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.  Please submit cover letter and resume to info@preferredcontent.net.

A talent management company seeks an organized and self-motivated assistant to one of the company partners.  Responsibilities include heavy phones, rolling calls, scheduling, travel arrangements, and general administrative duties. Experience required. Full-time position. Pay based on experience. Please send cover letter and resume to asstmgmt11@gmail.com

Assistant needed at Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment. Agency or management experience and a passion for comedy is a plus. Applicant should have a college degree, good phone and people skills, strong writing ability, and be Mac proficient. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to become a manager. Send resume and cover letter to: asst_position@op-ent.com.

Prominent commercial talent agency seeking personal/administrative assistant for CEO.  Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive applicants only.  College graduates with experience supporting industry executive preferred.  Responsibilities include administrative tasks, phones, calendar/scheduling, travel coordination, personal errands, shopping and supervision of household projects.  Excellent communication and computer skills essential (Outlook/Word/Excel). Must have reliable vehicle and auto insurance.  Salary: DOE  Send cover letter and salary requirements with resume to commagencyasst@yahoo.com.

Partner at talent agency seeking full-time assistant in Branding/Endorsement Dept.  Job responsibilities include heavy phones, filing and standard office tasks, handling agent schedule, booking agent and client travel, etc.  Position requires experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent writing ability, and professional phone etiquette.  Great opportunity for growth.  Agency, public relations, or management experience required.  Please email resumes to agencyjob08@gmail.com

Sargent Hall is currently looking for a new assistant.  This person should have agency desk experience; we are searching for someone with a huge appetite for reading and finding material for our TV business in addition to handling the typical assistant duties. Day to day you will be responsible for the two partners who run Sargent Hall, one of which also has a busy acting career. A positive and proactive attitude is a must! This is a very exciting time as we are entering into a new overall deal at Warner Brothers TV Studios and will be aggressively looking to bring in ideas and grow our company. Please send a resume and cover letter to gkaywin@sargenthall.com subject-Assistant Position.

Leading independent Production Company seeks assistant for SVP of Programming & Development.  Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, travel arrangements, and contributing to Development projects.  Must be able to multi-task, anticipate needs, and handle shifting priorities.  Ideal applicant is organized and enthusiastic, has a good sense of humor, solid writing skills, and a genuine interest in unscripted television.  Similar experience a plus.  Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to svp.assistant.job@gmail.com.

Looking for a hardworking, detail oriented assistant for two managers in Talent. A great opportunity to get on board at an innovative, on-the-rise Management/Production company. Must have relevant experience (Agency experience is preferred), and be eager to learn about all aspects of the talent business. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a heavy workload is a must. This is a high volume desk. This position is to start as soon as possible. Please send resumes to jobinquiry72@gmail.com

Talent Management company with high-level feature and television clients seeks a detail oriented and organized assistant.  Relevant talent agency, casting or management company desk experience is preferred.  Applicant must be hard-working and reliable with the ability to juggle, prioritize and follow-through on responsibilities.  Duties include arranging/maintaining calendars and schedules, heavy phones and emails, and liaising with clients and casting offices.  Knowledge of inEntertainment is a plus.  Punctuality is a must.  Please send resumes to MgmtAsstPosition@gmail.com.

Urban Entertainment company located in Beverly Hills seeking an executive assistant with at least 3 years’ experience.  Entertainment business experience not essential, but a winning attitude with a desire to succeed in the Entertainment business critical. Duties include working for the executive staff and directly with the chief executive.  Important that candidate is committed to moving company mandate forward (see mission statement below).  Send resume to mregen@melee.com

Brillstein Entertainment Partners is looking for an assistant in the talent department. Must have a least one year agency or management experience. Should be available to start immediately. Please email resumes to jobs@bep-la.com

Entertainment One, a leading television production and distribution company, is looking for a stellar assistant to support the Vice President of Alternative Programming. We are searching for someone who is a qualified assistant looking to gain valuable experience in reality TV while supporting a very busy executive in a fast growing department. We need someone who can effortlessly handle the day to day office management i.e. heavy call volume, managing files, answering phones, scheduling and heavy travel while at the same time devoting time and energy to helping craft treatments, pitch documents and source new talent. This is not an entry level position. Please submit cover letter and resume to sharowitz@entonegroup.com

Busy Film Producer seeks 2nd Assistant/Personal Assistant.  Position is very fast paced.  Must be able to stay calm, organized under high pressure and deadline oriented environment.  Must be very detail oriented and must be able to travel with Producer.  Position travels a lot and position has long hours.  As Producer heads two films.  Duties include manage busy schedule, arrange travel, script coverage, and etc.  Candidate must have prior entertainment industry experience, must have reliable car, strong communication skills, good attitude, and Mac / PC savvy. Send resume/CV to assistantposition11@gmail.com.

Busy Beverly Hills entertainment talent law firm is looking for a reliable assistant.  Must be able to juggle heavy phones, scheduling, billing, expense reports, client management and related tasks professionally and with discretion.  Mac computer skills are required, including Word, Excel and QuickBooks.  Entertainment and legal experience preferred.  Please email cover letter, resume and references to: entlawfirmjob@yahoo.com.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

Part-time (12-15 hours per week) Personal assistant wanted for partner in entertainment firm.  Must have clean driving record and insurance.  Ideal for student or actor. Not an office job or career position. $12.50/hour plus mileage to start. Please email your cover letter and resume to managementasstjob@gmail.com

Photographers Assistant/Personal Assistant needed: Responsibilities include: Client management, photo selection, color correction & retouching (very easy to learn if you don’t have experience), MAC proficient.  PA work to include: organization of business & personal emails, marketing stuff (Facebook and tweeting), blog writing, website maintenance, basic bookkeeping, etc.  The ideal candidate is someone intuitive who is a self-starter and can work very efficiently. Pay starts at $10/hr. with a review after the first month with a possible raise for the RIGHT person. No benefits. Work out of my home office at 1217 S Holt., Los Angeles. Email resume and cover letter to Stuart Townsley: stphotog1@gmail.com

A celebrity and entrepreneur is seeking an extraordinary assistant.  Duties include: dry cleaning, maintain personal shopping, fed-ex,  grocery shopping, maintaining schedules and meetings, and running around for pick-ups and drop offs, etc.  You will be expected to run errands all over town (San Fernando valley, Hollywood, Beverly Hills etc.)  So you must know your way around and be comfortable in your car.  It is imperative that the assistant has the sophistication to communicate effectively with people at all levels of management and handle highly confidential matters and be accessible on weekends and evenings to handle ongoing activities.  Employer has two children, so candidate must be comfortable with kids.  At least one-year entertainment industry experience required. Please email resumes to: celebasst83@gmail.com.

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Busy boutique PR firm based in Hollywood seeks eager intern ready to learn about the entertainment industry, working with A-list clients and red carpet events. Candidates should be driven, detail-oriented, outgoing, and creative with strong communication skills.  Also important, a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. We are seeking someone interested to pursue a career in public relations. Must be willing to work a 4 month, 2 day a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but college credit may be obtained. Place resume and cover letter in body of email and attach as well. Email to officeasst@marleahleslie.com.

A prestigious entertainment PR firm in W. Hollywood seeks a dedicated full-time assistant in a very demanding environment with long hours and weekends. Must be dedicated, assertive, proactive, and reliable and want a career in PR. Responsibilities: Office management, heavy calls, monitor emails, oversee schedules, cover events, schedule meetings, etc. Must be out of college with two years full-time work experience & live in LA! Please email resume/cover letter to AGPRASST@GMAIL.COM.

bpg- an entertainment advertising agency- seeks multiple part-time summer interns with an interest in gaining hands-on experience (available in Interactive, Production, and Print dept). Must be detail-oriented, hardworking, outgoing, and passionate. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus. Must be willing to work 2 day/week. Internship is un-paid, college credit available. Lunch and parking are paid for. Attach cover letter and resume to bpgintern@gmail.com

Los Angeles based PR / Marketing firm is looking for eager and hard-working interns to come in and help out two days a week.  Clients include those in the fashion, design, and entertainment fields.  Tasks include phones, filing, research, occasional attendance at work events, etc.  Internship is for school credit only. Please email resumes to matt@periodmedia.com.

High-level executive seeking assistant at a high-profile entertainment public relations agency in Los Angeles. The job requires someone who is organized, motivated, and a quick learner. Duties include answering phones, interfacing with top executives, performing extensive research, managing databases, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, reviewing and summarizing a broad range of press, and distributing press clippings. Must be able to take direction and multitask efficiently. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as general problem-solving skills needed along with ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in Publicity, Corporate Communications or the Entertainment industry needed. Interested candidates should emailBrittany.Geldmacher@42West.net with their resume and cover letter.

Looking for an Assistant to work for the head of Marketing.  Must have 1-2 years Assistant experience, have a passion for and experience in Marketing and know that extensive overtime is required. Must be eager, energetic, bright & professional.  Heavy calendaring and scheduling.  Great opportunity for the right person.  Send your resume to ffe.resumes@fox.com for consideration.

Brand Central, a full service licensing agency based in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced licensing sales and management professional with strong relationships, industry and category knowledge and skills to build national consumer products programs. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional with a proven business development expertise that possesses excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.  A Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of prior licensing experience is required. Salary and title commensurate with experience. Please do not apply unless you have prior licensing experience.  Please submit resumes to: brand_central@yahoo.com.

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Marketing Project Manager. Responsibilities include creating cutting-edge marketing plans, submitting weekly reports and maintaining social media profiles. Must have 2-3 years in-house marketing agency experience. Ideal candidates must be creative multi-taskers, knowledge of online apps, mobile apps, and industry news. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Editorial Publicist. Responsibilities include creating media plans and targeted media lists, securing online, print and broadcast placements and servicing various assets and track their placements. Must have 2-3 years of in-house PR agency experience. Ideal Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and work in a pressured environment with a team. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

LA-based boutique PR agency is looking for Summer 2011 interns. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop is highly preferred. Intern duties include: updating client Twitter & Facebook accounts, shipping packages, creating press kits, writing press releases, creating media lists, inputting contacts into Outlook, answering phones, etc.  Applicants should have an interest in public relations, familiar with Microsoft Office. Very hands-on experience, great opportunity to learn PR. This is a non-paid internship.  Send resumes, cover letters as an attachment to rdiaz@konnect-pr.com

Kelly Bush, founder and CEO of ID Public Relations, is seeking qualified candidates for her 1st assistant. Previous industry experience and bachelor’s degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. A fast-paced work ethic is required. Please send all resumes to Allie Willensky at awillensky@id-pr.com.

MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Social Media Agency looking to fill a Community Manager position in our LA office. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of agency experience with impeccable writing skills, an interest in digital culture and a desire to get involved in virtually every facet of an end-to-end online marketing campaign – market research, social media profile management, online publicity, strategic development, tracking, and reporting.  Send cover letter and resume to communitymanagerposition@gmail.com.

EQAL looking to hire a Junior Interactive Coordinator to assist in running multiple high profile online communities. Must have understanding of social media/distribution, prior experience writing/blogging, impeccable organization skills/attention to detail. Responsibilities: publishing content to websites, basic blog research, maintaining posting schedule for multiple websites, photo sourcing, preparing email newsletters (via MailChimp), some weekend posting, etc.   Full-time, paid, entry level position. Email your skill-set, experience, and understanding of social media to EQALjuniorIC@gmail.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and
growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Sales Department Associate. Key responsibilities include: reach and surpass growth goals, lead generation & research, custom quoting, reporting & campaign analysis, Qualifications: prior online sales experience, 1-3yrs. media experience, Powerpoint/Keynote, Excel, and Google Analytics. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@eqal.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Director of Branded Content and Communities. This position oversees the execution of all aspects of a branded campaign and manages communication with agency partners and brand clients. We offer a creative working environment along with great benefits and competitive compensation. Please send cover letter and resume to Jobs@EQAL.com.

Established social media company seeks Interactive Research intern for several celebrity-run health & wellness web sites. Responsibilities include researching topics related to health news, eco trends, and vegan/plant-based lifestyles; and contact various experts via phone or email for quotes and information about specific topics. Candidate should have excellent writing skills, a genuine interest in green/eco lifestyle topics and have a basic understanding of good journalism practices pertaining to sources and citations (journalism experience is a plus but not required) Internship will be at least 10 hours per week, specific days and hours are flexible. Candidate must be able to get college credit. Please send cover letter and resume to intern@eqal.com.

CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)

Development Executive, Salary c£40-45k per annum, Aardman Animations, England, UK. 12 month contract. Aardman is a world leader in character led stop-frame and CGI animated film making, producing TV series, commercials and feature films. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Development Executive to help manage development activity across multiple projects.  Please see our website www.aardman.com/jobs for more information and how to apply.  Contact Jobs@aardman.com for questions.

Real Deal Productions, LLC. Partners with NBC Bay Area, is looking for a creative intern who is savvy in building websites, as well as being familiar with the process of  implementing social media campaigns. Real Deal Productions is currently working on various TV projects with NBC as well as several documentary projects. In the world of social media, we are looking for a team player to collaborate with the producers in driving our projects to the next levels. This person must be technology driven, but also be willing to support studio and field production as required. Can work virtual if required but must be available for periodic meetings. Contact: suzy@realdealshow.com

Authentic Talent & Literary Management seeks Client / Project Assistant in NY.  Candidate will be responsible for all tech related support / troubleshooting as well as client projects.  Knowledge of editing / ripping software, basic HTML, and routers needed.  Duties include coordinating auditions and client travel, updating client reels / resumes, updating web links for clients, and general technical support for both NY and LA offices.  Email resumes to info@authenticM.com

GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER

Smuggler, a commercial/film production company seeks receptionist for LA office.  Must be outgoing, well presented, able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure.  Attention to detail and organizational skills also important.  Responsibilities include answering phones, rolling calls, running conference calls, database upkeep, and contributing to our unique office environment (sense of humor, unique style, and knowledge of upcoming musical artists a plus).  E-mail resume & cover letter to smuggler.reception@gmail.com

Major Century City Entertainment Law Firm has immediate opening for a Admin/Floater.  Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience working as an assistant.  Industry experience a plus!  Looking for that special person that can be discreet, resourceful, honest, polite and well educated.  Job skills should include MS word, excel and outlook.  Impeccable spelling and grammar skills, excellent telephone manners, well organized and a sense of humor.  Salary plus excellent benefits.  For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to: dek@morrisyorn.com.

Established boutique West LA talent agency looking for receptionist to start immediately.  Entry level position – Phones, filing, submissions, etc. 9:45am to 6pm, Monday – Friday. Salary $400 per week, no benefits to start. Email resumes to agencyreception@gmail.com

Foreign sales company seeking bookkeeper/accountant to start immediately. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. Responsibilities include Accounts Payable, producer and expense reporting, and AR collections among other duties. Please send resume and cover letter to acctbookkeeper4ent@gmail.com

INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)

A-list management and production company in Beverly Hills seeks a bright, motivated intern to help with administrative tasks. Duties include heavy phones, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, and other duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills you’ll need for starting out in the entertainment industry, and the internship provides a great introduction to how a busy management company operates. Previous desk experience preferred but not required. Candidates should be able to commit 2-4 days per week and must be able to receive school credit as the position is unpaid. E-mail cover letter and resume to thecollectiveintern@gmail.com.

Worldwide film production, finance and sales company based in West Hollywood seeks interns interested in learning about global theatrical marketplace.  Focus is on presales, financing, and festivals.  Part-time and full-time welcome.  Business school students encouraged to apply. Should be Mac capable and have excellent office skills including Microsoft Office. Must be receiving credit.  Send resume to internships@essential-ent.com.

Recreation Media, a Management Consulting firm for the entertainment industry is looking for an office manager/executive assistant. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Must be computer-savvy and proficient with MS Office software.  Knowledge of international business and foreign language skills a plus. Commitment for 3 months, 2-3 days a week.  Unpaid, great learning opportunity.  Please send resume/cover letter to: info@recreation-media.com

Reverie Entertainment Partners, a talent management/production company based in West Hollywood, is seeking spring and summer interns. Candidates must be ambitious, reliable and have a strong desire to get their feet wet. Responsibilities include phones, reading scripts, writing coverage, and occasionally acting as a second assistant. Reliable transportation is a must and some office experience is preferred. College credit available. Please email resume and cover letter to ReverieInterns@gmail.com.

Temple Hill Entertainment is a film and TV production company currently seeking development interns available to start immediately. Internship responsibilities include covering scripts, compiling research packets, organizing the office, handling phone reception and occasional messenger runs. We require strong writing skills, access to a car, drivers insurance, a positive attitude and desire to learn about the movie industry. Please send resumes to Isaac@templehillent.com.

Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A intern who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator.  Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred.  For the right person, this Internship position could convert into a paid opportunity within 2-3 months.  Please contact us at intern@ktmgmt.com.

International film distribution/financing/acquisition/production company based in Los Angeles (Century City) is looking for interns who can work 20 hours per week. Seeking smart, dynamic and responsible young adults who are keen to learn about international film distribution, acquisition and financing. Unpaid internship. Parking provided. Send resume via e-mail jbliahassistant@ifdcinc.comor fax 310-788-2823.

Busy boutique talent agency seeks motivated, reliable interns. You should be eager to learn and ready to roll up your sleeves. Must also be focused, able to multi-task in a hectic environment, good with people. Prefer some office experience. May lead to a paid position for the right candidate. Send resumes and cover letters to lh@dsa-agency.com re: Internship Program

Santa Monica based, management firm/production company, is in need of an office intern looking to gain college credit. Candidate must be ambitious, reliable and a strong researcher who loves film/television. Responsibilities include reading scripts, producing coverage and at times acting as a second assistant. Bi-lingual is a plus. Please email resume and cover letter to info@sentientent.comwith an example piece of script coverage attached.

Angry Films is looking for a few highly motivated interns to assist as we move into a very active period. Job responsibilities would include, but not limited to, organization of multiple hard disks of image files, filing, rolling calls, script reading and synopsis, copying and whatever else we can throw at you. Applicants need to be computer literate, well spoken, own a car, into the zeitgeist and have the ability to multitask and be organized.  Internship is unpaid. Please send cover letter and resume in body of email to angryfilmscal@gmail.com.

Interns needed for well-established boutique talent agency in Venice.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are organized, responsible and interested in learning about the tv/ film industry. Flexible schedule – about 20 hours per week. Duties will include answering phones, data entry, printing, scanning and binding scripts, filing,and other clerical tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the entertainment industry and has a possibility to move to a paying position. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@thebroganagency.com

GreeneStreet Films is looking for development interns in our Beverly Hills office. Job will entail coverage of scripts and manuscripts, notes on projects currently in development, research and general office assistance. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be a writer or learn the business. Must like dogs.  This is an unpaid position.   Please send resumes to gstreetintern11@gmail.com.

Smokehouse Pictures seeks motivated interns for the summer semester and beyond.  Interns will be responsible for reading scripts, writing coverage, answering phones, running errands and other office work.  Ideal candidates will be available 2-3 days per week.  This internship is unpaid, although lunch is provided, and interns must receive college credit and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.   Please send resumes to smokehouseintern@gmail.com.

Strong Management seeks interns to start immediately. Duties include phones, research, covering breakdowns, filing, coordinating appointments. Interns must have reliable transportation and a positive, hard-working attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to learn about the management business.  Email to bevassist@bstrongmanagement.com

Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A intern who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator.  Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred.  For the right person, this Internship position could convert into a paid opportunity within 2-3 months.  Please contact us at intern@ktmgmt.com

Team Downey is currently accepting applications for interns. We are looking for smart and motivated candidates who are eager to learn and have a demonstrated interest in film. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills are required as coverage is expected regularly. Other duties include covering phones, research for current projects, and general office tasks. Applicants MUST be able to receive course credit. To apply please email Film.Dev.Internship@gmail.com along with your resume, 1-2 pieces of sample coverage (if you have any), date you can start, and days of the week you can work.

Award winning production company with several projects in pre-production seeks smart, responsible intern with all around creative/online skills.  Looking for someone who has a strong understanding of social media marketing, writing and blogging with some experience in New Media. Must have laptop and cell phone.   Flexible hours. We provide opportunities to advance in your area of expertise. We are located near 405 and Wilshire.  Please email us explaining the range of your skill-set, experience, your passion and understanding of social media and your availability to susan@selectservicesfilms.com

The Mark Gordon seeks sharp, creative interns passionate about Film, TV and New Media. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills necessary, as coverage is expected regularly. We recognize and reward talent and give our interns a lot of opportunity for creative input. Our internship producing program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and produce feature films and television series. We maintain a fun, family-like work environment. Car required. Hours are preferably at least a couple full days a week. We hire interns through our website at http://mgintern.ning.com.  Please log on and create a short video and profile about yourself. We are currently hiring interns for Summer 2011.  Please direct questions to: ps@mgpics.com

Talent Management Company is looking for effective, intelligent interns. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in talent representation. Duties include but not limited to heavy phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, organizing, and other office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi-taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac skills. Must be available Mon, Wed, Fri. Email resume and cover letter to manager@independentgroup.com In subject line put “Internship”

Sierra/Affinity, a foreign sales, independent finance and production company is looking for hard working interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include film festival prep, answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and/or general office needs. We are looking for someone to commit to 2 or more days/week in our Beverly Hills office. We offer school credit to students enrolled in a recognized academic institution.  Please email resumes to sierrapicturesinterns@gmail.com.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is seeking smart, confident, organized, and ambitious interns for the summer semester! Responsibilities will include sitting in on/taking notes during weekly pitch meetings, editing pitch videos, sorting mail submissions, assisting casting producers, and various other light administrative duties. You must be able to receive college credit!  Experience with avid/and or final cut strongly encouraged.  Must have laptop computer. Email resumes and cover letter to castingintern123@gmail.com

Verve Talent & Literary Agency based in Los Angeles is seeking hard working, motivated interns for the summer to start in late May/early June.  Duties will include research, coverage, phone work and general office/clerical duties.  Candidates should be resourceful, able to multitask and excited to learn about the industry in a fast-paced and demanding environment.  This internship provides the opportunity for hands-on involvement and a fantastic learning experience.  Internship is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed.  Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveLAIntern@gmail.com

A busy production company located on the Fox lot is looking for outstanding interns with a passion for the entertainment industry. Duties include script reading and coverage, phone handling and assisting in any and all office endeavors. Candidates should be self-starters, reliable and ready to always go above and beyond the call of duty. This is a great learning experience for anyone looking to succeed in the industry. Internship is unpaid. College credit is available but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to palermointernship2011@gmail.com.

Smart Entertainment  (Ted, Family Guy, Blades Of Glory, Anger Management, The Ringer) seeks passionate interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include script reading and coverage, research, answering phone calls and general office demands. This is an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment and grow within the entertainment industry.  2-3 days/week preferred. Email resumes and cover letters to: assistant@smartentertainment.com

River Road Entertainment is seeking reliable, enthusiastic interns. Responsibilities include: script coverage, projects (writer/director lists, research), and administrative support (phones, copies). Contribute in creative meetings, and learn the development process firsthand. Candidates should have strong interest in feature film development, superior writing skills, and great taste! Send resume, cover letter and coverage samples (if available) to resumes@rivroad.com.

Busy producers need interns to assist with marketing efforts of exciting indie documentary that will be released nationwide in April.  Great opportunity to learn the business and make contacts.  Please email your resume to:  DumbstruckInterns@yahoo.com

Echo Lake Entertainment, an independent production company and film financier with a management division, is seeking interns to work in their Beverly Hills office. Interns should be prepared to commit 2/3 days per week for 3 months for this unpaid internship. Resumes and cover letters can be faxed to 310-789-4791 or emailed to ilda@echolakeproductions

Scenario, a new literary management and production company, run by former MP/TV lit agents (ICM, APA, & Innovative) and studio/production company development execs, offers interns a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and earn great references by working with our writers, directors, and creative producers in the story development process doing story analysis, research, and notes. Part-time and full-time positions are available (including optional evening and weekend hours) for this unpaid internship. For more details, email internships@scenario-la.com.

Original Film seeks sharp interns passionate about film and eager to learn. Friendly work environment. Past interns have been hired. Responsibilities include reading, coverage, research, and general demands of an office. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment.  2-3 days/week preferred. Class credit available. Email resumes to intern@moritzfilm.com

Radiant Productions, director Wolfgang Petersen’s company, is actively seeking development interns for Summer 2011. Radiant combines epic-scale filmmaking with a great, small company environment. Interns will read scripts, books, and graphic novels; write coverage and receive feedback; complete research projects; and handle general office duties. They may also have the opportunity to join internal, pitch, or general meetings, at the supervisor’s discretion. This is a great, hands-on learning opportunity.  College credit and at least 2 full days/week are a must. Please fax cover letter and resume to (310) 656-1408, or email them to radiantproductions@hotmail.com.

Award-winning production and management company seeks interns for Spring / Summer 2011 to work with the head of our Feature Film and Management divisions.  Fantastic opportunity to learn about the development process, gain on-set experience, and work hands-on with our directing clients.  Should have car and own laptop.  Previous experience with script coverage preferred though not required.  This is an unpaid internship.  You must be enrolled in an accredited academic program and eligible for school credit.  Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week.  Email cover letter and resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us.  Subject line: LW Internship 2011.

Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on intern for a high profile director and producer. Our ideal candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in production and is extremely bright and motivated to learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Looking for someone with experience in excel, budgeting, and scheduling. Need to be able to multitask as projects currently include two films and two music videos. This is an unpaid internship. Candidate must be enrolled in school and available to start immediately, and have a car/up to date insurance. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Please send cover letter and resume to officemanager@partizan.us – subject line Film Internship.

A diverse production company seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Summer 2011 semester. Responsibilities include office maintenance, research, script coverage, driving, and assisting on several commercial and music video productions. This is an unpaid internship: you must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and be eligible for receiving school credit. Must be computer savvy, reliable, have a valid driver’s license and car insurance, and have a strong interest in film and commercial production. Minimum commitment of 16 hrs/week. Email cover letter & resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us. Subject line: Internship 201.

Original Film (Battle Los Angeles, The Green Hornet, “The Big C,” The Fast and Furious franchise, Vantage Point, Sweet Home Alabama, Cruel Intentions) seeks sharp interns passionate about film and eager to learn. Friendly work environment. Past interns have been hired. Responsibilities include reading, coverage, research, and general demands of an office. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment.  2-3 days/week preferred. Class credit available. Email resumes to intern@moritzfilm.com

Asylum Entertainment is a television production company that specializes in original reality series, scripted projects as well as gritty documentaries. Asylum entertainment is currently looking for driven interns who are passionate about Television development. We are looking for interns who can work 10-20 hours a week, 2 to 3 days a week. These interns must be very creative, hardworking, and love brainstorming. This is an unpaid internship but will receive school credits. Please email your resume to Asylumentintern@gmail.com.

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, an LA-based production company/financier (Lincoln Lawyer, Death at a Funeral, United 93, Breach, Adventureland, Lars and the Real Girl) seeks reliable, passionate interns for the Spring/Summer semester.  Lots of reading/script analysis, clerical work, and research projects. Ideal candidates are outgoing, well-read, have discerning taste, and an eagerness to learn. Unpaid, college credit required. Send resume/cover letter to jobs@skefilms.com .

Tenth Planet Productions, a busy production company with several series in development and production, is seeking smart, creative interns.  Interns will assist with research and development as well as all aspects of production and general office tasks. Please email meghan@tenthplanet.net with a resume and cover letter.

Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid IT Internship. Students that are tech savvy and interested in how a film studio operates, in regards to IT, are encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge of the Marvel Universe and its various properties is a definite plus. Knowledge of structured cabling, experience with Symantec Ghost, MS Office, and Mac OS are preferred. Responsibilities include changing LTO tapes, configuring Smart Phones and PC’s, mapping printers, resolving printer issues, and other general duties. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Internship is a duration of three months, can be for Spring or Summer and is 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: la-it@marvel.com ATTN: IT Team.

Development Interns needed at Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures. Duties include script reading/analysis, coverage and research on active projects, as well as general administrative tasks such as phones, filing and limited messenger runs.  College credit preferred but not required.  Applicants must be available for at least two full days a week.  Send resumes to vmp@valhallapix.com.

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Win Free Yoshi’s Tix
Lalah Hathaway at Yoshi’s, SF, Fri. June 18, at 10 pm;
Cassandra Wilson at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Sunday. June 20, at 7 pm;
Tierney Sutton at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Tuesday. June 22, at 8 pm
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Belowhttp://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
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Win Free Stanford Jazz Festival Tix to:
Khalil Shaheed on July 19;

Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude on June 25, A Night of Brazilian Jazz!;
Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio on June 26;
Mose Allison Trio on July 16;
Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’on July 25
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
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Special Benefit Event:

Khalil Shaheed

and the Mo’Rockin Project

with Take 5!

The Stanford Jazz Workshop will be honoring Jazz Legend Khalil Shaheed with a Tribute and FUNraiser at his performance at the Festival on July 19, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Khalil will be honored by the U. S. Congress, State of California, City of Oakland, and Masjidul Waritheen.
Khalil will perform at the Festival with his group “Mo’Rockin Project” Featuring: Bouchaib Abdelhadi, vocals/dembek; Yassir Chadly- Imam at Masjid al-Iman Oakland, vocals/gembre/oud; Richard Howell, saxophone; Khalil Shaheed, trumpet; Glen Pearson, piano; Ron Belcher, bass; Deszon Claiborne, drums.
The event is being arranged by Gabrielle Wilson and Associates with the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation where recently KPFA Host Doug Edwards and Ms. Wilson hosted Khalil Shaheed on “Music of the World”. You can link to an archived version of the program here:http://kpfa.org/archive/id/61697 . There’s also a “Thank You” to the “Justice for Ali” campaign during the program as a sponsor.

Come out to honor and support Khalil Monday, July 19, 2010 at| 7:30 PM at Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Tickets: $24 general | $14 students | Also appearing TAKE 5!
Win Free Stanford Jazz Festival tix to Khalil Shaheed on July 19;
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude on June 25, A Night of Brazilian Jazz!;
Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio on June 26;
Mose Allison Trio on July 16;
Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’on July 25;
Lalah Hathaway at Yoshi’s, SF, Fri. June 18, at 10 pm;
Cassandra Wilson at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Sunday. June 20, at 7 pm;
Tierney Sutton at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Tuesday. June 22, at 8 pm
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
Khalil directs the Oaktown Jazz Workshop two afternoons a week, runs the instrumental music program at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, serves as an artist-in-residence at the Oakland School of Music, and rehearsing and performing with three ensembles: the Khalil Shaheed Quartet (often including his daughter, Savannah Harris, 16, on drums), the jazz-meets-Moroccan music group cleverly named Mo’Rockin Project, and Redwood Brass, a four-trumpet, one-trombone quintet that mixes jazz and classical music.
The first time Bay Area trumpet master Khalil Shaheed listened to cassettes of North African melodies given to him by Moroccan singer and multi-instrumentalist Yassir Chadly, he had a sudden insight: “They ain’t playin’ nothin’ but the blues!” This revelation showed Shaheed the common ground that his own roots in jazz and blues shared with the soulful, ancient musical traditions of North Africa.
No matter where it comes from, great music can fortify the soul and bring people together. In the Mo’Rockin’ Project, a septet co-led by Shaheed and Chadly, the excitement of a funky horn section and heartfelt jazz improvisation unite with the sublime sounds of Islamic devotional music and traditional Arabic and African instruments. The result is a remarkable fusion that captures the essence of two cultures and delivers the best of both worlds, conjuring up “how Marvin Gaye might have sounded fronting Abdullah Ibrahim’s band” according to East Bay Express.
Without being overtly political, the energetic, funky music they create dispels misconceptions about American and Islamic traditions, and exemplifies the beauty that can be created when two cultures come together in the spirit of celebration, communication, and love. Describing the Mo’Rockin’ Project’s sound, bluesman Taj Mahal said it best: “There isn’t a vehicle made by man on Earth or space that can give you this beautiful a ride!”
Read:
Profile about Khalil on SFGATE
WATCH:
Khalil Shaheed and the Mo’Rockin Project at Yoshi’s, 2009
Khalil Shaheed and the Mo’Rockin Project’s CD release party, 2006

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http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
June 16   An Evening with Dick Hyman
*June 25   A Night of Brazilian Jazz!
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude

June 26   A History of African Rhythms & Jazz
*June 26   Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio
June 27   Freddy Cole Quartet
July 2   The Music of Billy Strayhorn
July 3   Early Bird Jazz for Kids: Jim Nadel & Friends
July 3   Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
July 9   Fred Hersch: Jobim and More
July 10   Early Bird Latin Jazz for Kids: John Santos Sextet
July 10   Tuck & Patti
July 11   Ella Fitzgerald: America’s First Lady of Song
*July 16   Mose Allison Trio
July 17   Claudia Villela Band
July 18   John Santos Sextet
*July 19   Khalil Shaheed & the Mo’Rockin Project
July 20   Gerald Clayton Trio
July 21   Kristen Strom Quintet
July 22   The Music of Dave Brubeck Presented by Victor Lin
July 24   Giants of Jazz: Charles McPherson, Junior Mance & Tootie Heath
*July 25   Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’
July 26   Dena DeRose Trio
July 27   Junior Mance Trio
July 28   100 Years of Django with Julian Lage, Victor Lin & Jorge Roeder
July 29   Visions: The Stevie Wonder Songbook
July 31   Rebecca Martin featuring Larry Grenadier, Steve Cardenas & Larry Goldings
Aug 1   Dave Douglas Quintet Plus
Aug 2   George Cables Trio
Aug 3   Nicholas Payton with the Taylor Eigsti Trio
Aug 4   Joshua Redman Trio
Aug 6   SJW All-Star Jam Session
Aug 7   Taylor Eigsti Group featuring Becca Stevens
Stanford Jazz Workshop / P.O. Box 20454 Stanford, CA 94309 / Tel: 650.736.0324 / info@stanfordjazz.org

Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/

LALAH HATHAWAY
CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY
1330 Filmore St.
San Francisco, CA.  , 94115
415.655.5600
Free tix to Friday 10:00 PM Show
8pm show $30
10pm show $22
Saturday
8pm & 10pm shows $30
Sunday
5pm matinee: Kids $5/Parents with Children $20/ General $30
7pm show $30
Chicago-born R&B song stylist Lalah Hathaway first put the music world on notice with the release of her self-titled 1990 Virgin Records debut, which yielded four singles (including the #3 chart entry “Heaven Knows.” She’s since recorded four more albums, three solo and the other was the critically acclaimed collaboration with pianist Joe Sample, The Song Lives On. Her newest record, Self Portrait, came out in 2008 on the legendary Stax records. Not only has Lalah accumulated a long list of major credits with artists such as Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gerald Albright, and Wayman Tisdale but she has also achieved a #1 single with the Grammy-nominated tribute to Luther Vandross, “Forever, For Always, For Love.” In the spirit of giving back, She is the celebrity Ambassador for the Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation to combat breast cancer. Lalah has accomplished so much and will continue to inspire many.
http://www.lalahhathaway.com/
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/

Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
Free tix to Sunday 7:00 PM Show

Cassandra Wilson

Jun 19-Jun 20, 2010

Saturday
8pm & 10pm shows $40
Sunday
7pm show $40
9pm show $40
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson became one of the top jazz singers of the ’90s, a vocalist blessed with a distinctive and flexible voice who is not afraid to take chances. She began playing piano and guitar when she was nine and was working as a vocalist by the mid-’70s, singing a wide variety of material. She is a self-confessed restless spirit always eager to move on to the next project, the next sound. In a string of acclaimed, best-selling albums, she has expanded the boundaries of jazz by incorporating everything from blues legend Robert Johnson to Neil Young, James Taylor and the Monkees (“Last Train to Clarksville,” off her lauded “New Moon Daughter” CD in 1996).
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607

Free tix to Tuesday 8:00 PM Show

Tierney Sutton Band

Jun 22-Jun 23, 2010

Tuesday and Wednesday
8pm shows $18
During its 15 years together, the Tierney Sutton Band has received 2 Grammy Nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Album, a JazzWeek Award for Vocalist of the Year, consecutive nominations for Jazz Journalist Association Awards, recorded several CDs that made the #1 spot on jazz radio playlists, and garnered critical praise throughout the world. Comprised of vocalist Tierney Sutton and instrumental virtuosos Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker, the band has headlined in recent years at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and Jazz at Lincoln Center and has appeared at the Monterey, Marciac and Umbria jazz festivals. To date they have recorded seven CDs, each resulting in increasing recognition and acclaim. The band’s most recent disc, “On the Other Side”, was released in February ’07 and was hailed by Business Week “A Masterpiece…eloquent, honest and magnificently sung and played.” Still, the band’s greatest accomplishment is its continuing commitment to unity, excellence and creative collaboration. All musical arrangements as well as business decisions are made by the band members as full partners. A concert by the Tierney Sutton Band is an experience of rare and powerful harmony achieved by humble performers at the top of their game. Critics agree that the reason this band endures can be found in it’s music: “Phenomenal rapport”…”the chemistry is palpable”…”telepathic give and take”…”a serious artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level”…”top-flight one and all”…”total connection”…”a seamless blend with superlative bandmates”…”an uncanny display of spirit and unity.”
www.myspace.com/thetierneysuttonband
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/


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On June 7, 2010 Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim filed and served a 200 page Corruption, Extrinsic Fraud, Criminal Misconduct, Ethics and “Whistle-Blower” Complaint complete with audio CD on Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Assemblyman Sandre Swanson, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Alameda County Presiding Court Judge Jon R. Rolefson, Alameda County Supervisor Kieth Carson, Oakland California Mayor Ron Dellums, Oakland City Administrator Dan Lindheim, Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby, Oakland City Councilpersons Desley Brooks and Larry Reid’s offices, and is being submitted to the Alameda County Grand Jury while California Attorney General Jerry Brown’s office refused service of their complaint! You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/The Complaint is against:

1. Parties to Charges:

Oakland City Attorney John Russo, Mark Morodomi, Randy Hall, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, Sophia Li, Demetruis Shelton- current President of the National Bar Association, Elizabeth Allen, Erica Harrold, Michele Abney, Eliada Perez and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office; former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams; former City of Oakland employee Pat Smith; Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski; Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Annette Bening’s brother Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; William Jemmott now of the law firm Wilson Elser; Todd Jones and the law firm Archer Norris; Daniel Crowley of the law firm Daniel Crowley & Assoc.; Fletcher Alford, Joel K. Liberson and the law firm Gordon & Rees; Sean Robert O’Halloran now of the law firm Crone Rozynko; Anne Brooks Harrigan now of the law firm Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Barnes & Reubens; Yolanda Marnell Jackson- San Francisco BAR Assoc., now of the law firm Jackson Alternative Dispute Resolution; the law firm of Caven, Cleaveland, Murray; the former law firm of Jackson Harrigan; John Ratto and Dean K. Beyer, of ASU Group (formerly D. L. Glaze); defendants Rescue Rooter and Bay Area Carpet Cleaning; and retired Judges David Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge; and others.

2. The Charges:

The Parties have committed CORRUPTION, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY, EXTRINSIC FRAUD, FRAUD UPON THE STATE, SUBORNATION AND SOLICITATION OF PERJURIOUS TESTIMONY, PROVIDING LITIGATION CASE FILES AND EVIDENCE TO DEFENDANTS, SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE, FABRICATING EVIDENCE AND PLANTING FABRICATED EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION CASE FILES , ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE THE PUBLIC IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS LITIGATION THEORY, CALUMNY DECEIT by giving the case files to defendant Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening for nearly a year; then clearly constructed fraudulent fabricated evidence in 1999 and planted that evidence favorable to the defendants in the files SIX years AFTER the case was closed; engaged in spoliation of remaining evidence in the court files from 1991; and fostered witness testimony based on this planted evidence in the al-Hakim v CSAA and the underlying Rescue Rooter case that was created thru EXTRINSIC FRAUD with accompanying testimony procured thru admitted suborned and solicited perjurious acts by John Russo and others, they engaged in actions to destroy the litigation of al-Hakim’s legal case; they engaged in actions to coverup their unlawful acts; they committed, aided and abetted this criminal activity with this unpardonable breach in the chain of custody of the court files to accommodate the defendants litigation strategy in both the CSAA and the underlying Rescue Rooter case.
John Russo, former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams and the Oakland City Attorney office staffs’ criminal violations of the Civil Code, Business and Professions Code, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the California Cannons strikes at the heart of al-Hakim’s fundamental civil and human rights, and the right to due process under the law guaranteed by the United States Constitution Amendments and the California Constitution. These actions qualify as a Hate Crime under the Unruh Rights Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Bane Act, while they are clear crimes of religious bigotry and intolerance, as such, this conduct rose to the level of consideration for a Federal Crime and a Civil Rights violation because the City Attorney’s Office operates “under the color of law” and certainly the violation of anyone’s civil rights is a federal crime. This deprivation of al-Hakim’s civil, human and due process rights by the law enforcement body of the City Attorneys’ office of Oakland “rise to the level of criminal activity and misconduct” by local and federal law enforcement officials. These criminal actions by Russo and his staff demand they be issued court ordered subpoena to testify.

3. The Liability and Damages:

The Parties have all failed and refused to provide the information sought by al-Hakim, and further failed and refused to appear under court ordered subpoena for deposition testimony twice and under court ordered subpoena for trial testimony and have caused al-Hakim and family to be forced from their $1 million plus home and office, foreclosed from an over $20 million law suit, and multi million business for 13 years thru the City Attorneys’ violation of the business and professional codes, extrinsic fraud, subornation of perjurious testimony, committing these acts under the color of law with unclean hands, and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-ex…

4. City Attorney, Defendants Perjurious Claim of Innocence

Since 1999 Oakland City Attorney John Russo, Mark Morodomi, Randy Hall, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, Sophia Li, Demetruis Shelton- current President of the National Bar Association, Elizabeth Allen, Erica Harrold, Michele Abney, Eliada Perez and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office has always maintained that the City of Oakland case file in the Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim vs. The City of Oakland matter from the 1991 backup were missing and were last requested for viewing by defendant Ron Cook.
For over eight (8) years CSAA defense counsel Stephan Barber had denied that he had anything to do with the handling, disappearance, transportation, having possession, copying or returning of the City of Oakland case file in the al-Hakim matter from the 1991 backup. He has repeatedly stated that he “never touched the file” and “knew nothing about it”.
In August 1, 2007 al-Hakim had the court issuance of trial subpoenas served on Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, John Russo, Janie Wong and Anita Hong to submit to trial testimony beginning September 7, 2007 regarding the handling of the City file. (See Exhibit C) Demetruis Shelton, current President of the National Bar Association and City Attorney employee left a voicemail message for al-Hakim acknowledging that Russo had in fact received the Trial Subpoenas! A copy of that voice mail here. http://www.box.net/shared/88g62hzaky
The requested depositions and investigation concerns trial Judge David C. Lee’s allowance of the illegal product of fabricated and planted evidence, spoliated evidence and unclean hands by defendant/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Cook and Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; defense counsel Steve Barber and the law firm of Ropers Majeski; the other underlying defendants; and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office run by John Russo to be admitted as evidence, subjected to testimony, and fostered it’s use to prejudice the jury. During the trial, testimony revealed that there were numerous documents and photos of a very damning nature to the defense and AAA as the hostile intervener, that were missing, altered, or incomplete. Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, though they live in three different counties, all coincidentally hired the same Oakland defense firm run by former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams whom was responsible for providing the files to the defendants initially that was then given to her client Judge Lee for trial by John Russo.
During the recent CSAA trial, in April 2008, defendant Ron Cook admitted on the witness stand that he received the City file from Barber before October 1999. Barber then admitted during the next break that he got the file from the City and arranged to have it copied by AKON Copying Service and that he had said file until June 2000. It was not stolen, misplaced, nor had he absconded with it, it was given to him by the City Attorneys office!!!
As a protective measure for his co-defendants, Judge Jon Tigar had ruled that Barber would have to testify and answer al-Hakim’s charges of spoliation of evidence and subornation of perjurious testimony stemming from his handling of the City file if there was more than one case file. If there was ever more than one case file, they were ALL missing and that fact was attributed to CSAA’s attorneys by the City Attorney. Clearly, Mr. Barber now has to leave the seat as defense counsel and take the stand as a witness and defendant! You can see video of Tigar’s ruling!
Cook and Barber’s admissions now corroborates the story that was told to al-Hakim and his attorneys Mike Michel and Jeff Fackler in July 2000 by Oakland City Attorney’s Janie Wong and Anita Hong. However, since 1999 Janie Wong, Anita Hong and Russo have always maintained that the files were missing and were last requested for viewing by defendant Ron Cook. This statement is also perjurious and deceitful as we now know that the December 1, 2005 written statement by Oakland City Attorney John Russo about Anita Hong leaving the case files at the office counter and no one coming to review them is willfully and intentionally perjurious, deceitful and fraudulent.
The City Attorney has failed and refused to effectively respond and such a non response, to ignore the fact that they have been caught in these illegal transgressions, reveals that John Russo and the City Attorney’s office was an accomplice to the breaking of the chain of custody of the evidence that was spoliated by the unclean hands of the hostile intervener, allowed the court to make the file a part of the record, and presented the fabricated evidence planted in the case files and spoliated evidence at trial. al-Hakim asserts that Russo’s and the City Attorney’s Office and the hostile intervener’s misconduct in connection with the Rescue case qualified for “unclean hands” as their actions meet the requirement that, to be considered as unclean hands, a party’s misbehavior must relate to the transaction in suit and to the adversary party.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/

5. Judge John Tigar’s Admission of Fabricated Evidence, Planted in Case Files Tainted, and Spoiled by the Hostile Intervener and the Oakland City Attorney

The only evidence produced by CSAA in their defense at trial during the al-Hakim vs. CSAA trial in April 2008 was the two fabricated notes allegedly from Pat Smith taken at the time of the occurrence of 1991 back up. There was no other evidence lodged with the court reflected in the minutes of the hearing. The hearing was held in al-Hakim’s noticed absence as he was attending a funeral after a second death during the trial of an over 40 year friend.

6. THE AUGUST 1999 CITY NOTE
al-Hakim had served a trial subpoena upon defendant Ron Cook to produce his entire case file at trial. Cook appeared at trial with less than 15 boxes of files claiming that these were the only ones he felt was responsive to the subpoena. Upon review of the files provided, it was clear that there were just many, many duplicates of the same documents copied over and over without there being any new information provided. al-Hakim had also subpoenaed Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening yet no one else appeared or provided their case files pursuant to the subpoena claiming that they knew nothing about the case and it was Cook’s alone as an unsupervised “independent contractor”.
During a review of Cooks files in the court room while trial was recessed for a week, al-Hakim found a document in Ron Cook’s copies of the City of Oakland files which was a note entitled “Al-Hakim v. C/O (92416)” with two bates stamp numbers 001323 and 000002 (See one page note under Exhibit C) that was discovered on April 2, 2008 during trial subject to subpoena. This document apparently states a list of “documents not provided to council requesting file”, and further mentions “Attorney-Client and work product documents”. These notes clearly address:1) conversations between and a one page memo from EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen) to RWH (City Attorney Randy Hall) and former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on August 27, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
2) another conversation between and a one page memo from EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen) to former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on August 27, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
3) Two pages of hand-written notes from JWW (City Attorney Jayne W. Williams) to RWH (City Attorney Randy Hall) and former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on September 3, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
4) Undated, one page hand-written note from JLW (City Attorney Janie L. Wong) to persons unknown;
5) Undated, one page hand-written note from former City Attorney employee Pat Smith SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City to EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen);
6) Two pages of undated, unaddressed, nondescript notes for placement into the City file.
For years al-Hakim has asked for answers to the illuminating question of “Where are the rest of Pat Smith’s alleged City case file notes allegedly taken contemporaneously during her two years of involvement from 1991-1993 in this case?”. There was never any answer because there were no notes other than the two pages of notes (See two pages of notes under Exhibit C) that were fabricated and planted into the City file after August 1999 by the Oakland City Attorney’s mentioned herein and at the behest of the defense attorney Stephan Barber.
Deputy defense-counsel Judge Jon Tigar had ruled in pre-trail conference that Pat Smith’s notes would be admitted as evidence despite the fact that he noted that Judge David Lee had ruled them inadmissible in the Rescue trial. This is inconsistent with his ruling of all the previous orders of other judges relative to this case, no matter how remote, would prevail in this case and remain in full effect as he ruled on them and cited the prior judges ruling. Perhaps more revealing is that ALL those orders that he ruled on with the alleged support of previous judges orders were ALL against al-Hakim’s interest. During pre-trial conference al-Hakim had stated to the court that the defendants could not and would not produce any of the witnesses from the Rescue trial and none would appear at this trial because they all were known to have committed perjury. During the trial Defense counsel Barber stated to the court that he had tried to locate Pat Smith at the City of San Francisco but she no longer worked there and requested of the court that Pat Smith be allowed to testify through her notes and the Rescue transcript. al-Hakim raised the issue that the defendants had not provided any proof of their efforts to locate and serve Smith and alleging that they merely tried to reach her at her former place of employment was not enough. Tigar stated that he had read the Rescue trial testimony and notes of Pat Smith and would allow the transcript and her notes to be admitted as evidence if there was agreement that she would not appear as a witness. There was never any agreement between the parties on her not appearing as a witness and though Tigar knew there was no such agreement, Tigar admitted her testimony and notes into evidence at trial on August 6, 2008 while al-Hakim was absent attending a funeral for a second death during the trial.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/
7. Oakland City Attorney Was Aware At All Times Whom Had The Files And Why
Oakland City File Note Refutes Defendants Recision Claim!

This evidence proves that the Oakland City Attorney’s Office knew at all times that defendants CSAA, Ron Cook and defense counsel Stephan Barber had the case files, that they provided the case files to them, that Pat Smith’s notes were clearly constructed in fraud and planted in the case files by the Oakland City Attorney’s Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, and former Senior Investigator Pat Smith at the behest of defendants CSAA, Ron Cook, defense counsel Stephan Barber, and underlying defendants Rescue Rooter with their counsel William Jemmott and Bay Area Carpets with their counsel Todd Jones. al-Hakim has previously served several deposition and trial subpoenas on ALL the parties named above and they have all failed to appear every time.
Since Pat Smith was terminated from the al-Hakim v. City of Oakland case for lying, fraud, and presenting false evidence before it was settled in September 1993 and she was fired from Oakland City employment shortly thereafter in 1994, there is no logical reason for her to have had such close and alleged privileged contact, conversations, and the sending and receiving of documents between her and Oakland City Attorneys Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong in August 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER she was fired by the City of Oakland. As she said at the Rescue trial while being examined by Rescue defense counsel William Jemmott under oath she “required her notes to respond to questions” because she could not remember what lies she had to testify to without them. The notes she previously alleged to have “created those notes at or near the time of the event as part of her claims file” is simply untrue. Her notes and testimony is why the defendants could not and would not ever produce her for testimony at trial and Oakland City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong could not and would not ever appear for testimony at deposition or trial in this or the underlying case.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here.

8. Jayne W. Williams
City Attorney Jayne Williams Corruption Set Aside ALL Cases

Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, though they live in three different counties, all coincidentally hired the same Oakland defense firm, Meyers Nave, run by former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams whom was responsible for providing the files to the defendants initially that was then given to her client Judge Lee for trial by John Russo. (See July 26, 2006 letter from Kim Colwell under Exhibit B)
al-Hakim was stumped for years trying to find “Jane Williams” and was unsuccessful until recently while attending a Oscar Grant Town Hall meeting someone mentioned the Meyers Nave report on the abuses of the BART police in his murder and the general professional and ethical nature of the force. Curious about the alleged findings, al-Hakim did a web search and was surprised to find out that the principle of Meyers Nave and the City Attorney of San Leandro was none other than “Jayne Williams”! From there he found her active in many investigative roles as the finder of fact in case involving high level, high profile, governmental crimes.
Jayne Williams is the managing principal of Meyers Nave and the current City Attorney for the City of San Leandro. While at Meyers Nave, Jayne has served as City Attorney to the City of Suisun City and as Interim City Attorney for the Cities of Stockton and Merced.
Recently, Ms. Williams was retained as part of the Meyers Nave team selected by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to conduct a confidential internal affairs investigation of the officer-involved shooting death of Oscar Grant. This New Year’s Day incident gained public attention throughout the Bay Area and the nation, and sparked protests that extended for a number of weeks following the shooting. The investigation reviewed the actions of the police officers who were involved in the incident to determine any potential misconduct.
As reported in The San Jose Business Journal’s, Jayne Williams, and Meyers Nave were retained by San Jose Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of financial and administrative improprieties by Chancellor Rosa Perez. In November 2009 these allegations were reported in three KGO news telecasts and a San Jose Mercury News article. Because of the significant public interest and attention generated by these news reports, the District Board decided that an independent investigation should be conducted and that the investigation report should be made available to the public, to the extent legally permissible. The investigation team, led by Jayne Williams, conducted a five-month investigation into the various allegations and produced a comprehensive report with findings, recommendations and conclusions that was released by the District to the public at a news conference on May 21, 2010.
Their website proudly boasts “Meyers Nave routinely represents public agencies in high profile internal investigations such as this investigation for San Jose Evergreen Community College District and the investigation conducted by attorneys Jayne Williams and Kimberly Colwell on behalf of BART into the actions of all the officers present during the New Year’s Day shooting death of Oscar Grant. For more information on this investigation or for assistance with internal investigations, please contact Jayne Williams at 800.464.3559.”
“Attorneys at Meyers Nave understand these pressures. In fact, we have earned our reputation by helping public officials find creative solutions to financial, regulatory and legal issues. Our extensive knowledge of all areas of municipal law — coupled with hands-on experience in negotiating and litigating — allows us to cut to the core of most issues and resolve them quickly.”
“Our clients include a number of California’s most forward thinking cities, towns, counties and redevelopment agencies. Our attorneys work closely with public officials — council members, city managers, planning directors, public works directors, finance directors and risk managers — to help manage and optimize programs and initiatives.”
Their advertising at the 2010 League of California Cities Annual Expo Exhibitors in San Diego, CA, September 16 and 17, 2010 (as of 5/26/2010 ) displayed:
Meyers Nave
Booth(s): 738
Provide legal solutions for city attorney, general counsel and special counsel services in public finance, employment, cost recovery, infrastructure development, environmental law and civil rights litigation.
www.meyersnave.com
Their website also list:
CLIENT LIST & REFERENCES; LIST OF (SELECTED) CLIENTS
City of Alameda, County of Alameda, City of Benicia, Benecia Housing authority, City of Capitola, City of Clover-dale, City of Concord, Contra Costa County, City of Daly City, City of Dixon, City of Dublin, City of El Cerrito, El Dorado County, City of Fairfield, City of Ferment, City of Glendale, City of Hayward, City of Livermore, Los Altos Hills, City of Los Gatos, Mendocino County Community Development Center, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, City of Milpitas, Novato Sanitary District, City of Oakland, County of Orange, City of Palo Alto, City of Patella, City of Pinole, City of Richmond, City and County of San Francisco, City of San Leonard, City of San Ramon, Santa Clara County Fire District, City of Santa Clara, County of Sonoma, City of Stockton, City of Tracy, City of Union City, City of Walnut Creek, City of West Covina
She and Meyers Nave worked with John Russo and the City of Oakland in a lawsuit against police officers that claimed they had been underpaid for working extra hours and for the time they spent putting on their uniforms, and that loss/settlement will pay $1.75 million in legal fees and costs and will offer vacation time and money to the officers. Under a tentative agreement reached this week, the city will cover the plaintiffs’ legal fees. More than 500 current officers will receive an average of 130 vacation hours each, and about 60 retired officers each will be paid $3,500, said Rocky Lucia, an attorney for the officers.
She also worked with Russo and the City Attorney’s Office in the April 2008 injunction that would have banned plastic shopping bags from landfills against the Oakland City’s ordinance. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch said that the city failed to conduct a full review of how the ban would affect the environment.
In his ruling, Roesch ignored his conflict of having an interest in a garbage company, said, “It is because of that evidence in the record and the unanimity of the uncertainty whether paper bags are less (or more) environmentally friendly than plastic bags that the city cannot assert that there is ‘no possibility’ of any significant environmental effect caused by the ban.”
In a statement, Keith Christman, senior director of the American Chemistry Council’s plastics division, said, “They also take up more space in landfills.” “Banning plastic bags would dramatically increase energy use, double greenhouse gas emissions and increase waste. Recycling plastic bags is the right approach and makes plastic bags the environmentally responsible choice.” He said, “We encourage the city to help Oakland residents improve the recycling of plastic bags consistent with AB 2449, California’s state-wide recycling program,” and “Plastics are a valuable resource – too valuable to waste — and we believe effective implementation of the state’s recycling program is the best and fastest way to steward environmental resources and reduce litter by recycling these bags.”
Michael Mills, the attorney for the Coalition to Support Plastic Bag Recycling, said internal e-mails between Oakland officials last year indicate that they admit that compostable plastic bags aren’t any better for the environment than are regular plastic shopping Bags and he believes Oakland officials only approved the ordinance for “feel-good public relations spin.”
How important is it to the integrity and validity of the proper investigation and analysis of high profile crimes that the finder of fact is in fact guilty of corruption, collusion, conspiracy, extrinsic fraud, breaching the chain of custody giving the case files to defendants for nearly a year, fabricating evidence, planting fabricated evidence in case files and providing that spoliated case file to the courts without informing the court! This fact alone would bring all of their cases under scrutiny with the potential to be overturned!
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage.

9. CSAA Worked with The Defense Against It’s Own Insured

al-Hakim has asserted that as relevant to whether these actions of al-Hakim’s own insurance carrier, CSAA, there are equally as serious charges with regards to the actions of Cook and Willoughby Stuart & Bening; Barber and Ropers Majeski participation in the orchestration of defendants Rescue Rooter and Bay Area Carpet’s defense strategy against their client rather than represent al-Hakim as required by law. The witness testimony and evidence that was procured thru admitted suborned and solicited perjurious testimony by them and the defendants, they engaged in actions to interfere with their client and litigant’s legal case, engaged in actions to coverup the unlawful act of suborn and solicited perjurious testimony, committed fraud upon the court of the State of California, aided and abetted criminal activity, committed willful, criminal and corrupt perjury, fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy, subornation of perjurious testimony and solicitation of perjurious testimony, fraudulent concealment, spoliation of evidence with the City of Oakland, their unpardonable breach in the chain of custody of the court files, has committed patterned willful, criminal, and corrupt deception and fraud upon the court, extrinsic fraud, spoliation of evidence with the disappearance of court records, and has unclean hands.

10. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

The many other new claims including abuse of discretion, gross misconduct, conduct prejudicial, gross negligence, bias, the subornation and solicitation of perjurious testimony charges are inextricably intertwined with the truthful testimony and conduct of the named Judges Lee, Hodge and Ballachey; Defendant’s and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; CSAA and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; Ron Cook and Willoughby Stuart & Bening and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; and the City of Oakland Attorneys’ office, suggest that all documents, notes, meetings and conversations with and of the respective judges, witnesses, experts, defendants and counsels are admissible as to these charges for which there is no impunity.
Perhaps the single most important reason why Victoria Henley, former Presiding Alameda County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Northridge, Presiding Alameda County Superior Court Judge Jon Rolefson and Ronald George, heads of the disciplinary bodies responsible for taking corrective action in this case, has been so derelict in doing so, is because they are inextricably placed in the legal paradox where every judge, court administrator, attorney, law firm, defendant and their agents having been involved in committing these crimes, opens the way to legally setting aside every case they were ever involved with and potentially being reversed at an untold cost of money, integrity and irreparable loss of public confidence in the legal system.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/

al-Hakim has over 30,000 signatures and implore you to click on any one of the links and sign the Petition To The Honorables President Barack Obama and United States Attorney General Eric Holder to raise it’s investigation of corruption involving Attorney General Jerry Brown, Oakland City Attorney John Russo, former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams, former District Attorney Tom Orloff, and current District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley.
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/

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The Oakland Gang Injunction passed because City Attorney John Russo had the support of ACLU whom has mobilized organizers to support, not fight it, to the peril of the Black Community!
This is nothing but another tool for developers to continue exercising gentrification of the Black Community unopposed because of the apathy and lack of leadership in defending our rights from the so-called Black leaders! Where is the National Action Network, NAACP, CORE, Rainbow Coalition, you or any other national group that alleges to stand for Civil Rights when we are being raped and “Okey Doaked” by the “white liberal” defenders of the public trust?
Every defendant “served”, and I use that term without any credibility under the legal process, with the unconstitutional injunction that has an attorney has been dropped from the matter! But those that are unrepresented are being “convicted” in a civil proceeding with criminal implications because they do not have legal representation provided as in a criminal matter! If just one defaults, the system will entrap the rest of the youth population for ever.
Conveniently the ACLU and LCCR did not represent theses people while filing a Amicus Brief yet venturing into the community with white liberal organizers that will benefit from the demise of the youth punished by the injunction to advocate and pre-sell it’s inevitability and lobby for it’s acceptance as a needed measure to fight crime.
Forget about the “double jeopardy” that these Black youth face in a civil/criminal legal web cast by a crooked City Attorney whom has fabricated and planted that fabricated evidence in a case file, gave the case file to the defendants for nearly a year, and gave the case file to a judge for trial without notifying the court! See more on the City Attorney below.
al-Hakim has mobilized attorney’s to represent these poor, under served youth and secured ALL-Americans, NFL All-Pro, NBA World Champions, North Oakland residents, Oakland Tech High School and U. C. Berkeley classmates Marshawn Lynch and Leon Powe along with several native Oakland celebrities to join national celebrities in this fight! Through the collaboration of the individuals, Powe’s “Fresh Start Oakland”,the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation, and others, we will provide the much needed alternatives to these profiled youth to succeed in life and not be eliminated from it because some developers want their families property and them out the neighborhood. WE MUST ACT NOW to end this travesty ASAP!Abdul-Jalil
510.394.4701
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Anyone can register at http://AMWFTRUST.ORG by submitting an online request form in a strictly confidential submission and they can also feel free to call the number (510) 394-4101 as well.
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Thanks again for the opportunity to serve you and let’s ALL do more and better for those less fortunate.
Abdul-Jalil
510.394.4101