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Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall 2016 Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance Acting Coach to the Stars

Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall 2016 Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance "Acting Coach to the Stars" from Hollywood Actor's Showcase
Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall 2016 Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance “Acting Coach to the Stars” from Hollywood Actor’s Showcase

Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall 2016 Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance “Acting Coach to the Stars” from Hollywood Actor’s Showcase. Get your Free digital PDF copy now! or purchase the hard magazine copy for your collections.

Once again It is my honor and pleasure to feature a person that gives back to the community. She is known as “Acting Coach to the Stars” by ‘E’ Entertainment and her name is Bobbie Shaw Chance.

Bobbie has been giving acting school scholarships to beauty pageants and other communities. She continues to give back to the community where she lives. We need more caring and giving people like Bobbie Shaw Chance because they are making a difference in our Diverse world.

“What an honor to be chosen for the Cover of ‘Diversity News Magazine’ (Hillary Clinton was on last month). Thank you Editor Steven Escobar, we both fight for fairness, equality and Diversity. It’s so great being part of your terrific magazine. I can use it to share my ideas for equality for ethnic actors… the LGBT community of actors.et. al…. and give a strong voice to making changes in film and TV now… not later!! Thanks Steven you’re a brave crusader!!” said Bobbie Shaw Chance/Hollywood Actor’s Showcase.

Mrs. Chance concluded “Hillary Clinton was on last months cover!! Thanks to the talented Editor Steven Escobar, I get to have a platform to talk about the need for more Equality in Hollywood for all actors especially our amazing black actors….our LBGT actors our Latino and other ethnic talent!! Diversity News Magazine ( Now known as DiversityNewsMagazine.org) is paving the way for change and I am honored to always call it like it is!! I I LOVE HOLLYWOOD!”

So read below and learn more about Bobbie Shaw Chance.

Photo credit to: Alireza Soroush

About Bobbie Shaw Chance:

Bobbie Shaw Chance began her acting career at only 17 years old with the help of acclaimed agent to the stars and former vice president of ICM talent management, Jack Gilardi.

Bobbie Shaw Chance aka Acting Coach to the Stars. ‘E’ Entertainment began her legendary career starring in the “Beach Party Films” as a young ingénue with Franky Avalon. She went on to star with Rob Reiner academy award winning Richard Dreyfus and Larry Bishop. In “The Session” New York and Los Angeles’s first improvisational comedy group that ultimately paved the way for future successful shows of its kind, such as “Saturday Night Live” and “Who’s line is it anyway.”

When “The Session” split up, Bobbie married writer Larry Chance, had 2 children Allison and Richard, starred in five independent feature films and began her crusade with The Abused Children’s Foundation in conjunction with The Free Arts for abused children. She invented a process by incorporating Theater games and on-stage improvisation as a means to treat the children’s emotional wounds. As a result Bobbie has been successful in getting hundreds of children to open up and learn to trust others through the arts.

In 1990, while raising her two children Allison and Richie with her Husband, Larry, Bobbie opened the Hollywood Actor’s Showcase, LLC formerly Expressions Unlimited actors workshop in Sherman Oaks, California. With an ever-changing group of talent coming through the door from new up-and-comers to soon to be famous celebrities including; Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff, Breckin Myer, Devon Aoki, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Taryn Manning and more, Expressions Unlimited now known as Hollywood Actor’s Showcase became a staple in Hollywood.

Over the years, leading television networks have and continue to cast Bobbie as Hollywood’s acting guru on show’s such as WB’s hit show “The Starlet” with Faye Dunaway and Vivica A. Fox, as well as “Faking It” for TLC. “Fight for Fame” on “E” Entertainment. “Family Crews” for BET, Eva Longoria’s pilot “Beso: Waiting to be Famous“, Dr. Phil’s “Decision House“,  “R & B Divas” and 2 episodes of “Keeping up with the Kardashians“. E! Entertainment has even dubbed her as, “Acting Coach to the Stars”.

Photo by Bob Delgadillo for DiversityNewsMagazine.org

Bobbie Shaw Chance and her son Richard Chance run Hollywood’s top acting studio Hollywood Actor’s Showcase, LLC formerly Expressions Unlimited where their Thursday night A-list, legendary industry showcase has been attended by: Brad PittJennifer AnistonJohn Landis (Director of “Twilight Zone”); John Daley (Producer “Platoon”); Former head of FOX Studios Russel BarrySteve Wasserman (Producer “Beverly Hills, 90210”); Herb Stein (Director “Days of Our Lives”); Theatrical agents from William Morris, CAA, ICM, and Writers and Artists, Hollywood’s A-list Casting Directors Mary Jo SlaterFerne CasselBarbara ClaymanABC’s Mark Teschner; Jerry Wolff, John Singl ton (Director); Michael Limbeck (Emmy Award winning Director “Friends”); producer Mike Levy (“Predator”, “Tomb Raider”) producer Randy Emmett : head of Emmett/Furla productions; (“Two Guns”) Mark Wahlberg/Denzel Washington’s film and too many others to mention at this time.

Some of the actors who have come through Hollywood Actor’s Showcase, LLC formerly Expressions Unlimited’s doors/worked out on it’s stage: Academy Award Winner Sir. Anthony Hopkins, Academy Award Winner Martin Landau, Academy Award Winner Richard DreyfussKatherine Morris… comedian actor Martin Lawrence, Tom Sizemore, Kurt RussellAndy GarciaJennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, The Kardashians, Scarlett JohanssonDrew BarrymoreSteven DorfBreckin Meyer, Avatar’s Giovanni Ribisi, Sophia BushTaryn Manning, to name just a few.

Bobbie Shaw Chance mission is to expand the actor’s horizons and guide them in the right direction to become successful working professionals in a cutthroat industry. She believes that in order to achieve such results the actor must be willing to surrender oneself to the role, essentially using your body as a vessel for the role to live through and get the character off of the page organically.

“You can’t buy it. You can’t fake it. You gotta be it to become it” ~Bobbie Shaw Chance.

Throughout the years Bobbie Chance and her son, Richie Chance, have evolved the studio to incorporate many crucial facets of the business within the classes they offer. A-List celebrities, Oscar and Grammy Award winning actors and musicians, sports stars and politicians alike have traversed Hollywood Actor’s Showcase formerly Expressions Unlimited stage in search of a deeper understanding of the craft.

Photo by Carlos Zeron

In February 24, 2012 the Multicultural Motion Picture Association founded by Jarvee Hutcherson honored Bobbie Shaw Chance with accolades for “Outstanding Civic Leadership in the Field of Entertainment” followed by a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Global Officials of Dignity Awards for her part in the acting community in June 29, 2013.

Today Bobbie Shaw Chance continues to mentor students from novice to up and coming, to the top players in the game all around the world and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.

In 2013, Bobbie Chance was been invited to coach/speak in Moscow for 500 actors, part of CineMotion’s new program (partnered with Sony and Miramax.) they are the #1 distributors of film in Moscow.

Bobbie Shaw Chance has been contracted by Star Audiovisual Media Group to coach aspiring and professional actors live in the People’s Republic of China with a two city tour to Beijing and Shanghai.

The vision of the trip is to bring ‘Hollywood to China’ through artistic collaboration via the craft of acting. This has been arranged by Donna Zhang, Secretary General for the High Tech Committee in Beijing and Head of the Beijing Film Commission. Bobbie’s tour begins Winter 2015.

Bobbie is represented by Jack Gilardi (Executive Vice President of ICM). For more information on Bobbie Chance visit http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0789568/ or Hollywood Actor’s Showcase, LLC is located at: 13317 Ventura Blvd. Studio G, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, Their office number is 818-761-7381 and for more information visit there website at: http://bobbiechance.com You can like their Facebook Fan page at https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodActosShowcaseLLC/ and follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodactorsshowcasellc/

Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance “Acting Coach to the Stars” digital FREE PDF magazine and hard copy is available online for purchase for your collections. Just click on below picture to view PDF and you can order your hard copy too.

Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance Acting Coach to the Stars 7-1-16 to 9-31-16

By Esteban Steven Escobar in Diversity News Magazine

32 pages, published 8/8/2016

Diversity News Magazine Summer/Fall Special Print Issue Featuring Bobbie Shaw Chance “Acting Coach to the Stars” 7-1-16 to 9-31-16, Hillary Clinton Endorsement for US President, GloZell Green Baby Shower, Mrs. Diversity News Costa Rica Birthday Celebration, Mrs Perfect Lady USA Queen, Cafe Tamal menu, Designs by Vida upcoming event, Diversity Pageants upcoming event, GAWAD Amerika Awards Night, AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2016 & more.
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Shahbod Noori From Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation To Be Deposed For Not Paying A Loan Back

Copy of the NSF postdated check Shahbod Noori gave to Steve Escobar

Esteban Steven Escobar Sues Shahbod Noori from Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation. Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar lent Mr. Shahbod Noori from Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation $15,000.00 on December 18, 2014. Mr. Shahbod Noori promised to pay the loan back by June 30, 2015 by giving a post dated check dated 6-30-2015 in the amount of $17.000.00 to Mr. Escobar. As of the date of this press release, Mr. Noori has not paid anything, nor has he tried to settle the debt.

You can see that Shahbod Noori did not have any intentions in paying the loan back because he has 2 houses. Photo below is from where he runs Tehran Magazine aka Tehran Weekly Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine and former shell company Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation.

Photo credit to: Google

Also see photo below where Shahbod Noori from Tehran Magazine aka Tehran Weekly Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine and former shell company Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation lives in Winnetka, CA.

Photo credit to: Google

Once again, here are details of the transaction are as follows. On December 18, 2014, Mr. Escobar gave a check for $15,000.00 payable to Tehran Magazine. Mr. Shahbod Noori promised to pay it back. On  the same day Mr. Shahbod Noori gave a post dated check dated 6-30-2015 in the amount of $17.000.00 to Mr. Escobar.

Mr. Noori gave Mr. Escobar a post dated check for $17,000.00 which included $2,000.00 interest for the loan. Mr. Escobar presented the check to Mr.  Noori’s bank, but it was returned 5 times as “Insufficient Funds.” Mr. Escobar wants you to know that he is currently suing Mr. Noori in the Superior Court of California in the County of Los Angeles for over $20,000.

Photo credit to: Carlos Zeron, CPC News Today

Mr. Escobar is represented by attorney Steven E. Weitz from The Law Office of Steven E. Weitz. Mr. Noori is represented by attorney Michael H. Moghtader from MHM Law Group APLC. Mr. Escobar just wants his money to be paid back to him, so he has authorized attorney Steven E. Weitz to arrange a deposition of Mr. Noori as soon as possible. Their hope is that Mr. Noori and his attorney  may settle before the deposition gets scheduled, to avoid going to court.

The goal of this press release is to get Mr. Noori and his attorney to contact attorney Steven E. Weitz to reach a settlement, and avoid the need to do a deposition on Mr. Noori. Mr. Escobar wants to be paid back for his loan and move on with his life. Please note that this press release complies with fair business practices and there are no intentions to slander, defame or libel. This release  is just to inform you what is happening with the matter.

About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is a multi-award winning American journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, entrepreneur, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist.

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Editor’s Note: First published on https://www.prdistribution.com/news/shahbod-noori-from-tehran-international-weekly-magazine-corporation-to-be-deposed-for-not-paying-a-loan-back/497420

Find out more about Shahbod Noori of

Tehran Magazine aka Tehran Weekly Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine and former shell company Tehran International Weekly Magazine

at:

Man Convicted of Assisting Terrorist Group

http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/27/local/me-26632

and

Henderson couple among 29 charged in fraud ring

http://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/mar/17/henderson-couple-among-29-charged-in-fraud-ring/

SOURCE: https://pressreleasejet.com/news/shahbod-noori-from-tehran-international-weekly-magazine-corporation-to-be-deposed-for-not-paying-a-loan-back.html

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Esteban Steven Escobar Sues Shahbod Noori from Tehran International Weekly Magazine

Photo credit to: Carlos Zeron, CPC News Today

Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar lend Mr. Shahbod Noori from Tehran International Weekly Magazine Corporation $15,000.00 on December 18, 2014 which Mr. Shahbod Noori promise to pay the loan back by June 30, 2015. As of date of this press release Mr. Noori had not pay anything neither have try to settle the debt.

On December 18, 2014, Mr. Escobar gave the loan a check#3969 for $15,000.00 payable to Tehran Magazine wich Mr. Shahbod Noori promise to pay, even gave a check#3092 for $17,000.00 which includes $2,000.00 interest for the loan. Mr. Escobar presented check to Mr. Noori bank and the check was returned 5 times as Non Sufficient Funds. Mr. Escobar wants you to know that he is currently suing Mr. Noori in the Superior Court of California in the County of Los Angeles for over $20K.

Copy of the NSF postdated check Shahbod Noori gave to Steve Escobar

Mr. Escobar is represented by attorney Steven E. Weitz from The Law Office of Steven E. Weitz. Also Mr. Noori is represented by attorney Michael H. Moghtader from MHM Law Group APLC. Mr. Escobar just want his money to be pay back to him, so he has authorized attorney Steven E. Weitz to arrange a deposition of Mr. Noori as soon as possible. Their hope is that Mr. Noori and his attorney instead of going to the deposition may settle before it gets schedule.

The goal of this press release is to get Mr. Noori and his attorney to contact attorney Steven E. Weitz to reach a settlement and there will be no need to do a deposition on Mr. Noori. Mr. Escobar wants to get pay back his loan and move on with his life. Please note that this press release comply with fair business practices and there is no intentions to slander, defame or anything liable included. All release is what is happening with the matter.

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Editor’s Note: Press release was first published on https://pressreleasejet.com/newsreleases/2016/esteban-steven-escobar-sues-shahbod-noori-from-tehran-international-weekly-magazine-corporation-for-not-paying-loan-over-17k-back-as-promise

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31st Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles Kick-Off Celebration at Madame Tussauds Hollywood

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, AIDS Walk Los Angeles held their 31st Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles Kick-Off Party at Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 6:30 8:30 p.m..

AWLA special reception kicking off party is the big fundraising weeks leading up to Walk, was hosted by Barrett Foa and Pauley Perrette of NCIS, plus ABC7 News Anchor Ellen Leyva!

Among the hosts there were key speakers such as WeHo Mayor Lindsey Horvath, Nick Wechsler from Revenge, Vallerie D Wagner and many more.

Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served a top Madame Tussauds’ beautiful rooftop lounge. Mingle with AIDS Walk supporters, staff, and volunteers, and stop by the COMMUNITY photo shoot held throughout the evening to get a new AIDS Walk profile pic! A special bonus to a free tour of the exhibit!

About AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA): APLA provides life-saving services for people living with HIV/AIDS across Los Angeles County, including medical, dental, and mental health, as well as HIV testing, prevention, and education programs. APLA delivers care to over 14,000 people annually and is a leader on policy and legislation that affects the HIV/AIDS and LGBT communities. For more information, visit apla.org and aplahw.org.

About AIDS Walk Los Angeles: Since 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has raised more than $79 million for HIV programs and services throughout Los Angeles County, and has grown into one of the largest AIDS fundraising events in the country. In 2014 alone, 25,000 participants, many of whom were members of 1,600 corporate and community teams, raised over $2.2 million for AIDS Project Los Angeles and 27 other L.A. County AIDS service organizations. For more information, view the fact sheet or visit la.aidswalk.net.

Photos credit to: Gisele O/PartyBy5.com & Photo credit to: AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2015

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine is a proud media partner for the fifth year in a row of AIDS Walk Los Angeles benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. For more information visit http://diversitynewsmagazine.org

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Jarvee Hutcherson Honored With Lanfa Award Multiculture Awards by LA Nollywood Film Association

On Saturday, August 15, 2015, the Los Angeles Nollywood Film Association honored Jarvee Hutcherson, President of MMPA and ASYM with the Multiculture Awards at the 3rd annual LA Nollywood Film Awards held at Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport 9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 from 3pm to 12 pm. The 3rd Annual LANFA Awards were produced by King Bassey.JARVEE HUTCHERSON HONORED WITH LANFA AWARD at LA Nollywood Awards - DiversityNewsMagazine.org

Watch after the stage Exclusive interview by Steven Escobar.

About Jarvee Hutcherson: 
Jarvee Hutcherson, is the President of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA), oversees a roster of 1,500 members nationwide. Recognized as the Spokesperson and Representative of Diversity issues and inclusiveness within the Television Networks, Motion Picture Studios and production companies. Mr. Hutcherson also serves as National President of the American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM), Committed to the Enrichment and Advancement of Young Musicians Across the Globe! It also funds a mentorship program, Scholarship Endowment for young Musicians between the ages of 13 to 30 years old, and Drug rehabilitation program.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to our friend Mr. Jarvee Hutcherson for this amazing recognition from LANFA Awards 2015. Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV and Diversity News Radio are proud to be media partners of the 3rd Annual LANFA Awards 2015.

For complete coverage visit Diversity News Magazine at http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/ and our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/diversitynews

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EDITORIAL: Donald J Trump YOU ARE FIRED!

Hey, Mr. Donald J. Trump made a big mistake to make a general statement on immigrants. As you may see we all united to send a message to the network’s that without us the Latinos your business could not exist.

It is very disappointing what you said but, we hope you learn to keep your mouth shut. Now you can see it very clear that you are not going nowhere with the attitude.

We applaud Univision decision for cutting all ties with your beauty pageant shows: Miss Universe and Miss USA. Now that NBCUniversal does the same they show that they care about the growing Latino/Hispanic immigrant population in the United States of America who has contributed to the better of this country.

Once again what just happened to Mr. Donald J. Trump is his fault and yes he will not make it to The White House. Donald J. Trump it is not personal it is just Business! You are Fired!

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Breaking News: Miss Universe Organization Statement on Miss USA and Miss Universe Beauty Pageants

MISS USA AND MISS UNIVERSE THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

As you may have seen earlier today Monday, June 29, 2015 our breaking news story on NBCUniversal dropping Miss USA and Miss Universe beauty pageants from the networks due to the derogatory statements on Immigrants made by it’s co-owner and producer Mr. Donald J. Trump. Also Mexico’s Televisa  and Carlos Slim from Ora TV ends relationship with Miss Universe.

To be fair and heard both sides, we contacted Miss Universe Organization in New York, NY to get a statement and here is what we received, you can see it and read below their statement. You can read that Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is trying to separate from Mr. Donald J. Trump Sr.

Read Miss Universe Organization Statement on Miss USA and Miss Universe Beauty Pageants:

Miss Universe Organization logo
Logo courtesy of: Miss Universe Organization

The 2015 MISS USA® Pageant will still take place in Baton Rouge on July 12th. We are disheartened by recent events but the show will go on.

The Miss Universe Organization operates as an independent company. In its 64 year history, and under many owners, Miss Universe has developed into a globally recognized brand, with nearly 150 franchise holders domestically and internationally, the majority of whom are small business owners.

The Miss Universe Organization is built on a foundation of inclusion and continues to be a celebration of diversity and of all cultures. This year’s Miss USA contestants represent many different ethnic backgrounds, including six Latinas (four of whom are of Mexican descent).

Annually, nearly ten thousand young women all around the world participate in MISS UNIVERSE pageant events. We continue to welcome those from all backgrounds to enter our system. Our franchisees work tirelessly every day to empower young women to be confident and to be their personal best while raising awareness and millions of dollars for philanthropic endeavors.

While world politics and other influences will undoubtedly play a role, the pageant will always seek to transcend controversy. It is unfortunate that recent events beyond our control have only served to negatively impact the women who participate in the pageant, our state directors, our sponsors and our fans. We want our supporters to know we remain committed to them and we will be conducting the pageant, regardless of the current situation. We are moving forward, full-steam ahead as planned for the next two weeks, culminating in the crowning of a new Miss USA on July 12th .

EDITOR’S NOTE: You see the show must go on. Here at Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV and Diversity News Radio we will try to keep you updated on any news developments and possible coverage of Miss USA and Miss Universe. If a network picks the broadcast will you consider to watch them? of if they broadcast the show online? Will you watch? Please leave your comments.

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Breaking News: Same Sex Marriage is Legal in All the States of the United States of America

By Marc Love – Flickr: Getting Married, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16504319

Breaking News: Same Sex Marriage is Legal in All the States of the United States of America

On Friday, June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court, the highest court of the United States rules that Same Sex Marriage banning was unconstitutional.

CNN.com reported: In a landmark opinion, a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that same-sex couples can marry nationwide, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a historic victory.

In the 5-4 ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority with the four liberal justices. Each of the four conservative justices wrote their own dissent.

Also on Wikipedia states the following: On June 26, 2015, the United States became the twenty-first and most populous country to legalize same-sex marriage, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. The court ruled that the denial of marriage licenses to same-sex couples violates the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The ruling overturned a previous precedent, Baker v. Nelson.
Starting in 2003, various lower court decisions, state legislation, and popular referendums had already legalized same-sex marriage to some degree in thirty-seven out of fifty U.S. states, in one U.S. territory, and in the District of Columbia. Federal benefits were previously extended to lawfully married same-sex couples following the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in United States v. Windsor.

On the same day celebrations were held all over the United States of America.

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Michael Deluca Shot By Port Hueneme Ventura Police

Michael Deluca Shot By Port Hueneme Ventura Police

Sly Stallone bodyguard & videographer producer Michael Deluca aka Duke De Luca shot by Port Hueneme Ventura Police on Friday, September 6, 2013

Per The Ventura County Star reported on September 9, 2013 the following: Two Port Hueneme police officers used a Taser on a Thousand Oaks man before fatally shooting him early Friday, officials said.

According to police, Michael De Luca, 53, was shot and killed about 4:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Surfside Drive.

“Saddened by the news of the passing of my dear friend pro boxer Golden Gloves Champion and photographer Mike Duke De Luca. Duke was a stand-up guy who was a source of inspiration to me showing how to always keep your chin up and keep up the fight for whatever struggle one deals with. RIP Duke! You were a Real Champ!!!” ~Tom Slack.

Also ABC 7 Los Angeles reports that: Port Hueneme police say former bodyguard Michael Deluca claimed he had a gun before officers fatally shot him during a confrontation last week.

I can add that on September 9, 2013 I contacted the Media Relations Officer of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office asking why he was shot and this is the response I received:

Hi Esteban,

Thanks for your email.  The Sheriff’s Office did not handle any part of the investigation.  Our Crime Lab Scientists are working on the evidence related to this case, which is protocol for law enforcement agencies throughout the County for this type of investigation.

 

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Thank you.

~Don Aguilar

Leaves behind his sons Michael and Vinny DeLuca.

“Mornin, All, I wake up with a clear head, and am back on my own path… If I had any advice to give, I would say, ALways be your own person… When true love bites you on the ass, or a good fulfilling line of work…you will know it… Life is nothing but moments… Live yours the way you want to, and must do as an individual. Back to the books for me, and looking at a bright future, what is, and what shall never be is my Motto, just do what You want to do… Life is short… One day your 21, before you know it, your 50! …LIVE with no regrets.. But then again…have too few to mention….” ~DUKE

I can not believe it that the police will kill this man who was no danger to them or anyone. I worked with Michael Deluca 3 years ago when him and Patrice Ryan covered Shine On 2 Hollywood at Celebrity Center in Hollywood, CA. He enjoyed covering events and editing his footage. My prayers and condolences to his family especially his sons. Michael Deluca Sr. aka Duke De Luca Rest In Peace and GOD will protect you always.

Even on my Diversity News Magazine LinkedIn on May 2013 he wrote a recommendation stating: Dear Esteban,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.
Details of the Recommendation: “A Guy To know….. The Job and creative he creates shows….Nicely
~DUKE”
Service Category: Business Consultant
Year first hired: 2013 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

A Facebook fan page have been created title: What Really Happened To “The DUKE” at https://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Really-Happened-To-The-DUKE/1413397688876272

As the date of this article post, a Memorial Fund for Michael Deluca Sr. have been set up by Melissa Kantor asking people to help: Mike was tragically killed on Friday, September 6, 2013.  His sons need your help to aid in covering the costs of funeral arrangements and to gain information on the tragedy. All funds will go directly to his sons.  This goal is set small, but the needs are great.  Anything that you can contribute will be greatly appreciated! – To help go to http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/michael-deluca-memorial-fund/86644

About Mike De Luca: Mike “The Duke” De Luca was a Boxer, Director/Videographer/Editor/Actor.
Mike De Luca was born in 1959 with the name Michael Maloney. William Maloney was his step-father. Michael grew up in the Bronx, New York and relocated to Long Island when he was 11 years old. He briefly attended Eastern Kentucky University to pursue a future in Law Enforcement. Mike won the New York State Golden Gloves at Madison Square Garden in 1979 as a 19 year old, 197 lb. heavyweight. He fought, and knocked out Harry Keitt (“On The Ropes”) in 42 seconds of the first round. He went on to take a silver metal in The Empire State Games the following year. He could not fight for the gold because of a broken hand. Mike drove out to California in 1981. He eventually became a Pro Boxer (managed by actor, producer Tony Danza). This was the proper opportunity for Mike to obtain his real father’s surname, De Luca. Mike was a professional bodyguard from 1984-1989. He has studied American and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu since the early ’90s. He is currently a studio Plasterer, and Laborer in Union Locals 755, and 724. Mike is the co-creator and co-owner of a newly patented product called “bikerstrapz”, which will soon take the world by storm. Their corporation Rockin’Couture has limitless expectations.

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Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles

Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles

Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Photo credit to: Wikipedia

On May 21, 2013 Eric Garcetti was elected Mayor of Los Angeles with 53.9% of votes. His term will begin in July 2013. Eric Michael Garcetti (born February 4, 1971) is the mayor-elect of Los Angeles and an outgoing member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 13th District.[1] He served as Council President from 2006 to 2012.[2]

Garcetti is the son of the former Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti. A member of the Democratic Party, Garcetti won in a nonpartisan election for Mayor on May 21, 2013, defeating city Controller Wendy Greuel;[3] Garcetti is the city’s first elected Jewish mayor and its youngest in more than a century.

“Thank you Los Angeles–the hard work begins but I am honored to lead this city for the next four years. Let’s make this a great city again.” twitted Mayor elect Eric Garcetti.

“You can’t look to the stars until you’ve fixed the cracks in the sidewalk,” Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti often says. As the third-term councilmember serving the 13th Council District, Garcetti has shown that a commitment to the street-level health of the community is a necessary first step in creating positive change. His unique combination of pothole politics and vision has won measurable results in the 13th District, showing how local solutions can show the way to make our city safer, create transportation solutions, and ease the city’s housing crisis.

A fourth-generation Angeleno, Eric Garcetti was born at Good Samaritan Hospital and grew up in Los Angeles.  He won a hotly-contested election to the Los Angeles City Council in 2001, becoming one of the youngest city councilmembers in the city’s history. Over 100 languages are spoken on the streets of his district, from Hollywood to Downtown and across the Los Angeles River. The neighborhoods he represents constitute the beating heart of Los Angeles.

Garcetti was unanimously elected as Council President in December 2005 and unanimously re-elected in July 2007 and July 2009.  During his tenure as president, he modernized the council’s legislative assignments, making the council’s committees more reflective of the issues that face Los Angeles.

During his first term in office, Garcetti emerged as an effective local problem-solver and as a strong advocate on citywide and national issues. He led the effort to fund the nation’s largest Affordable Housing Trust Fund, oversaw the economic and cultural revitalization of Hollywood, wrote and championed Proposition O to clean up our local water, won passage of a plan that eliminated the city’s business tax for 60% of all businesses, and helped bring thousands of new high wage jobs to Los Angeles and his district.  In his district, he tackled neighborhoods’ most intractable problems, nearly tripled the number of parks, ensuring the availability of an after-school program in every school in the district, and reducing graffiti by more than 60 percent.

Councilmember Garcetti’s work has been recognized in dozens of awards, including the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for Americans under 40 who are changing their communities with a commitment to public service; the Green Cross Millennium Award from former President Mikhail Gorbachev, for environmental leadership; a “Tiger Award” from the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, for his work on business tax reform; the New Democrat of the Week recognition from the Democratic Leadership Council, for his work on safety in commercial office buildings and security officers’ working conditions; and the first Olson Award from Human Rights Watch for his human rights activism.

The Los Angeles Times writes that Garcetti is “smart” and “imaginative” and offers the city “refreshing idealism.” He was featured in LA Weekly’s Best of Los Angeles issue and the Los Angeles Alternative Press readers named him “L.A.’s Favorite Elected Official” of 2003. In 2004, The Los Angeles Business Journal named him one of the 25 Angelenos who stand out for their potential to shape lives in Los Angeles.  A profile in Los Angeles magazine in 2006 called him “a rising star”.

Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Photo credit to: ericgarcetti.com

Prior to his election, Garcetti taught public policy, diplomacy and world affairs at Occidental College and the University of Southern California. In 1998, the Rockefeller Foundation selected him as a Next Generation Leadership Fellow.

Eric Garcetti was raised in the San Fernando Valley. He studied urban planning and political science at Columbia University, where he received his B.A. and M.A. in International Relations. He studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and the London School of Economics. He is an avid photographer, jazz pianist and composer. He lives in Silver Lake with his wife, Amy Elaine Wakeland.

Sources: Wikipedia, http://cd13.com, http://www.ericgarcetti.com

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Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors

Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors

Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com

Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. The Grammys, Emmys, MTV Awards, BET Awards, AMA’s, CMA’s, and finally LA Fashion Week.  LA Fashion Week is the hottest week in LA to show off your swagger!  Supermodel Sam Sarpong the face of Boy London a  UK Iconic Brand for 35 years.  Celebrities such as Rihanna, Madonna, Boy George, and Andy Warhol to name a few have all modeled the couture brand.

Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com

Sam Sarpong is the first supermodel to launch his own line with iVogue on October 18, 2012.  iVogue is located at 7611 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA.  Among the many celebrities attending this star studded red carpet event were Brittany Bell, Miss Arizona USA 2010, Noelle Freeman, Miss California USA 2011, Mike Mirani of Mirani Motors, and Chelsea Hobbs, Make it or Break it.  The T-Shirt line is very chic couture.  Wearing one will definitely give you immediate swagger!

Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com
Esteban Steven Escobar and Supermodel Sam Sarpong at Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com

The open bar was sponsored by The Hula Girls and lots of refreshments were served to a very well attended celebration.  These Limited Edition T-Shirts sell for $35 and are going very quickly.  You can purchase these T-Shirts online at http://www.ivogueshop.com

About Sam Sarpong:
Samuel Osei Sarpong is an English actor who has starred in several films. Samuel is of Akan descent. He is a graduate of Peckham High School. For more info visit http://www.samsarpong.com

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.

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Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio with Steven Escobar

Listen to Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar

Listen to Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar
Listen to Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar

If you missed the interview, you can listen to the archive radio show from Diversity News Radio, on AIR with Steven Escobar where he interviewed Film Director and Producer Alison Parker about “The Ferret Squad” on Friday, May 18. 2012 from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm.

Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar show was selected by BlogTalkRadio to appear in the Featured Internet Radio section of BlogTalkRadio’s homepage starting on Thursday, May 17 at 12AM EST for the next 24 hours.

Listen to internet radio with Diversity News Radio Networks on Blog Talk Radio

About Alison Parker:
Alison Parker is a Director, Producer, and Editor living in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She was raised in Victoria and moved to Vancouver in 2000 to pursue her filmmaking career. She attended Columbia Academy, where she graduated with honors in 2002 as the Audio Student of the Year. After a brief stint as a sound engineer, Alison turned her focus to editing, producing, and directing her own films. Her first short, Night of the Unwed (2010), won 2nd place at the Dead on Film Zombie Short Film Festival. In 2011, Alison directed and produced several short films, a comedy web series about talking dogs, and co-produced a feature. Alison’s most ambitious project to date is the short film Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale (2011), which was funded by hundreds of ferret lovers around the world and features her own pet ferret Falcor as “Jasper”. Alison lives with her two ferrets, Falcor and Frisco. For more information visit http://www.theferretsquad.com/

About Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio. or http://www.diversitynewsradio.diversitynewspublications.com/. The show is live every Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.

About BlogTalkRadio:
Launched in 2006, BlogTalkRadio is a social media platform that allows users to host live, interactive radio shows, with no downloads or extra equipment needed. BlogTalkRadio’s unique technology and seamless integration with leading social networks enables individuals, corporations and organizations to create and share their original content, their voices and opinions in a public worldwide forum. Since the network’s inception, thousands of hosts have broadcast more than 600,000 shows to the millions of listeners it attracts each month. Featured network guests include: President Barack Obama, Francis Ford Coppola, Maya Angelou, David Baldacci, and many more. BlogTalkRadio has been featured on ABC News, The Washington Post, Portfolio, Talkers Magazine, and TheStreet.com. The citizen broadcasting network can be found at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/

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Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com

Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com

Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com

Congratulations to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar for his Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com

His articles, photos and videos are published on Hollywood Events Examiner and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com pages.

Remember to Like, Share, Tweet, Subscribe and Comment on his articles at http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/esteban-escobar and http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/esteban-escobar-1

As you may see all the badges were earned during March and April 2012 and they have a reason why he earned them.

About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies.
Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at Esteban Steven Escobar IMDB

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Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012

Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012

Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012

Congratulations to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar for been one of the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network.

His articles, photos and videos are published on Voices.Yahoo.com

Please read email
From: Yahoo! Contributor Network
Sent: 04/03/2012 10:40AM

Thanks to your hard work, the heat was on full blast last month!

If you haven’t noticed already, your profile is SIZZLING because you’re one of our “Hot 500″ contributors based on March 2012 page views!

Throughout the month of April, your profile will feature a red hot badge. This achievement is based on the page views you earned on content published across the Yahoo! network. Hot badges are updated once per month based on the previous month’s views. Read more about it on our Yahoo.

Don’t drop the torch! Keep leading the charge by continuing to publish and promote lots of compelling and insightful content. For more tips and resources on how you can better optimize your content for the web, check out the Yahoo! Style Guide.

Stay warm and happy publishing!
YCN Community Team

You can follow, share, comment and subscribe to Esteban Escobar Yahoo Voices page at http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/1035904/diversitynews.html

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Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012

Contributors profile badges mark their status and special achievements within the Yahoo! contributor community.

About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:

Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies.
Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, Esteban Steven Escobar Blog or his IMDB at Esteban Steven Escobar IMDB

Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012

Editor’s Note: We want to congratulate Esteban Escobar for his contributions Yahoo Voices of the Yahoo Contributor Network. We are so proud of his accomplishments.

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Employment, Handgun, Gay Bullying, Privacy and More: State of California New Laws of 2012

Employment, Handgun, Gay Bullying, Privacy and More: State of California New Laws of 2012

Employment, Handgun, Gay Bullying, Privacy and More: State of California New Laws of 2012
Employment, Handgun, Gay Bullying, Privacy and More: State of California New Laws of 2012

Welcome to the Golden State. As you may be aware each year the State of California makes new laws effective the 1st of the year.

This year was no exception and see some of the most important new laws effective January 1, 2012.

State of CA List of New California Laws 2012:

Employment Credit Check Law
Employers can no longer request credit reports for Californians unless they are working or seeking work in a financial institution, law enforcement or the state Justice Department.

The law also exempts anyone who
(1) has access to people’s bank or credit card account information, SSN number and date of birth,
(2) has access to an employer’s proprietary information or trade secrets, (3) signs a check, credit card, financial contract, or transfers money for an employer,
(4) has access to more than $10,000 cash, or (5) is a manager in ‘certain industries’.
Law effective January 1, 2012.

California Handgun Open Carry Law 
Open-carry citizen handgun ban.  Supported by cops who cannot tell whether openly carried weapons are loaded or not.  Violators pay $1,000 plus 6 months in jail (misdemeanor). Gun rights advocates vow to carry rifles and shotguns instead.  Californians can still get permits forconcealed weapons.  Law effective January 1, 2012.

California Human Trafficking Law
Enforces mandatory disclosure of efforts that companies take to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their entire supply chains.  Being watched as a prototype of future legislation in other states and nations.  Law effective January 1, 2012.

California Gay Bullying Law (Seth’s Law)
Combats bullying of gay and lesbian students in public schools by requiring school districts to have a uniform process for dealing with gay bullying complaints. Mandates that school personnel intervene if they witness gay bullying.  Law effective July 1, 2012.

LGBT Equality and Equal Access in Higher Education Law
State universities and colleges must create and enforce campus policies protecting LGBTs from harassment and appoint employee contact persons to address on-campus LGBT matters. The law includes community colleges statewide.  Law effective 2012.

Domestic Partnership Equality Law
Corrects inequalities between domestic partnerships and heterosexual marriages, including domestic partner health benefits sharing.  Law effective 2012.

Protection of Parent-Child Relationships Law
Allows courts to consider the relationship between a child and a non-biological parent when considering child rights cases involving birth parents, adoptive parents, and gay or lesbian guardians.  Law effective 2012.

Transgender Non-Discrimination Law

Provides public accommodation and protection in education, housing and employment for gender identity and expression.  Law effective 2012.

Transgender Vital Statistics Law
Makes it easier for transgender Californians to get a court petition to change their gender on official documents.  Law effective 2012.

LGBT Equal Benefits Law
Requires an employer with a state contract worth more than $100,000 to have non-discrimination policies in place for LGBT workers and their partners.  Law effective 2012.

Judicial Applicant and Appointment Demographics Inclusion Law
Includes gender identity and sexual orientation of potential judges into the state’s Judicial Applicant Data Report to ensure that state courts are diverse.  Law effective 2012.

Gay Divorce Law
Provides that if a gay couple got married in California but lives in a state that won’t grant them a divorce, the California court will have jurisdiction to grant them a legal divorce. The case will be filed in the county where the gay couple got married.  Law effective January 1, 2012.

California Gay History Law
Governor Jerry Brown signed the Gay History Law, which mandates that school textbooks and social studies include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender accomplishments.  Law effective January 1, 2012. 

Internet Sales Tax
Governor Brown signed into law that out-of-state Internet retailers must collect California sales tax on transactions if the retailer has a presence in the state.  Law effective Summer 2012.

California Renters Right to Recycling Law
Apartment building landlords will have to start providing recycling services for 7 million California tenants.  Law effective 2012.  Read “California Renters Recycling Law”.

California Reader Privacy Law
Government and third-party snoops can no longer gather information on Internet users’ reading, book shopping or ebook using habits without a legal court order.  Read “California Reader Privacy Law”.

The New Laws Report is a list of all bills enacted in a calendar year during the Regular Session of the Legislature. The list identifies the bill and chapter number, lead author, and the subject of the measure. All bills on the list become effective on January 1 following the year of enactment, unless otherwise noted.
For complete the complete list which are 725 new laws please click to download them at: californianewlaws2012
Source: Californiality.com
Graphic credit to: State of CA
EDITOR’S NOTE: FROM THE ARCHIVERS OF DIVERSITYNEWSMAGAZINEDOTCOM
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Facebook Response On Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on Users Wall

Facebook Response On Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on Users Wall

Facebook Response On Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on Users Wall
Facebook Response On Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on Users Wall. Logo/graphic credit to: Facebook

Facebook Response On Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on Users Wall. The Porn Photos and Sexual Videos started to appear on Users Wall. After getting hacked and seen so many of our  loyal readers and friends on Facebook regarding uncomfortable and unwanted Porn Photos and Sexual Videos Appearing on their Facebook Wall‏.

We decided to contact them on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 with the following email:

“Not sure if somebody have brought to your attention the for around 3 weeks we have seen multiple porn photos of man and female showing in our Facebook Walls. Also we notice your website is not secure anymore. Can you please provide me a reason what is happening and what are you doing for resolving this problem? You know the minors are on Facebook and for them to see man or female private parts is not right at young age.”

Here is an Example of somebody on Facebook posted the following concern:

Richard Merrill

HACKERS ALREADY ENTERED IN FACEBOOK & THEY ARE PUTTING SEXUAL VIDEOS TO YOUR NAME ON THE WALLS OR PROFILES OF YOUR FRIENDS WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. YOU
DON´T SEE IT, BUT OTHER PEOPLE CAN SEE IT, AS IF THESE WERE A PUBLICATION THAT YOU MADE! SO IF YOU RECEIVE SOMETHING FROM ME ABOUT A VIDEO, IT’S NOT MINE! copy this in your wall. It is for the security of YOUR OWN IMAGE (Just in case).

Facebook Response to Diversity News Magazine:

Immediately their press agents representatives responded to us with the following important information:

“We’ve identified many of the actors responsible parties and we will ensure appropriate action will be taken against those responsible. ” said Facebook spokesperson.

Also, here is an earlier statement from Facebook that describes more background on what happened.

“Protecting the people who use Facebook from spam and malicious content is a top priority for us. Recently, we experienced a spam attack that exploited a browser vulnerability. Our team responded quickly and we have eliminated most of the spam caused by this attack. We are now working to improve our systems to better defend against similar attacks in the future.

What happened?

During this spam attack users were tricked into pasting and executing malicious javascript in their browser URL bar causing them to unknowingly share this offensive content. No user data or accounts were compromised during this attack.

Our engineers have been working diligently on this self-XSS vulnerability in the browser. We’ve built enforcement mechanisms to quickly shut down the malicious Pages and accounts that attempt to exploit it. We also been put those impacted through educational checkpoints so they know how to protect themselves. We’ve put in place backend measures to reduce the rate of these attacks and will continue to iterate on our defenses to find new ways to protect people.

What people can do to protect themselves?

1.            Never copy and paste unknown code into your address bar

2.            Always use an up-to-date browser

3.            Use the Report links on the site to flag suspicious behavior or content on your or your friends accounts”

In response to the alarming issue of pornographic photos and sexual videos appearing on users’ walls, Facebook has taken swift action to address this serious matter. The presence of explicit and inappropriate content on the platform not only violates Facebook’s Community Standards but also creates an unsafe and uncomfortable environment for its users.

The social media giant has implemented a multi-layered approach to tackle this problem. First and foremost, Facebook has intensified its content moderation efforts, deploying advanced algorithms and employing human reviewers to identify and remove explicit content promptly. They have also encouraged users to report any inappropriate material they come across, enabling a more proactive approach to tackling such content.

In addition to content moderation, Facebook has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance its ability to detect and prevent the distribution of explicit material. By analyzing patterns and context, these systems can identify potentially harmful content even before it is reported, significantly reducing the exposure of such material to users.

Furthermore, Facebook has been collaborating with external organizations, experts, and law enforcement agencies to address the issue holistically. Such partnerships ensure a comprehensive approach to fighting against explicit content, aiming not only to remove it but also to hold those responsible accountable.

As part of their efforts, Facebook has been continuously educating users about safe online practices, emphasizing the importance of privacy settings, and encouraging them to be cautious about accepting friend requests or clicking on suspicious links. Empowering users with knowledge helps to prevent them from unwittingly becoming targets of explicit content distribution.

Facebook acknowledges that the battle against explicit content is an ongoing process, and they remain committed to refining their policies and technology to stay ahead of evolving threats. The safety and well-being of their users are paramount, and they are determined to create a platform where everyone can connect and share without fear of encountering inappropriate content.

While no system is perfect, Facebook is dedicated to learning from their experiences and user feedback to continuously improve their safety measures. They urge users to play an active role in keeping the platform safe by reporting any inappropriate content they encounter promptly.

In conclusion, Facebook’s response to porn photos and sexual videos appearing on users’ walls demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful online community. By employing a combination of technology, human moderation, user education, and external partnerships, Facebook aims to create an environment where users can freely interact and share while feeling protected from harmful and inappropriate content.

About Facebook:
Founded in February 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Anyone can sign up for Facebook and interact with the people they know in a trusted environment. Facebook is a privately held company and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com

Source: Facebook press agency

Editor’s Note: So do you remember if you see some pornography on your friends or Facebook fan pages Sexual Videos report it and do not think they are sick is just somebody hacked to their accounts and contact them immediately.

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