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MEMOIR FROM A LONG TIME VOLUNTEER AT PACIFICA FOUNDATION-KPFK 90.7 FM

WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING at PACIFICA RADIO TODAY ? by Bella De Soto Pacifica Radio is possibly the last Non-Commercial Broadcasting Radio Bastion on the FM dial! I first joined Pacifica-KPFK 90.7 FM Radio Station in 1995, when I sent my $25.00 annual membership subscription check. Since then, I have been involved as a volunteer with KPFK through different committees of the LSB-Local Station Board.  But these LSB Committees were not [...]

By |2023-02-02T19:47:15-05:00February 2nd, 2023|Anti-Racism/Racism, Bella De Soto, Commentary, Free Speech, Historical, Independent Journalism, Independent Media, Los Angeles, Movements, News, Pacifica/KPFK, Peace, Protests and Rallies, Public Radio, Socialism, Solidarity|0 Comments
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March 2022 Community Calendar of Events

Change Links cannot publish without your support. Send events, articles or poetry to changelinks2@gmail.com or via http://change-links.org/submit/  Please subscribe as well. Subscriptions to the print edition are $12/25/50 a year, low income, regular or sustainer (sliding scale), Payable to “AFGJ,” our fiscal sponsor, with “Change Links” in the memo. All events announced are encouraged to donate $5 (per event), payable to AFGJ, mail to Change Links, PO Box 34236, LA 90034. It [...]

By |2022-03-07T23:22:05-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Activism, Anti-Racism/Racism, Bella De Soto, Calendar, Events, Films, Homelessness, Housing, Immigration/Migrant rights, Jeffrey Hirsch, Michael Novick, Movements, News, Pacifica/KPFK, Peace and War, Protests and Rallies, Public Radio, Reproductive Rights|0 Comments
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In Memoriam: Paul Frederick Kaskiewicz

Paul Frederick Kaskiewicz Biography/Obituary   Paul Frederick Kaskiewicz was born in Yorkshire, England on July 7, 1950. A stalwart of the progressive anti-war community, he died on January 19, 2022, at Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, California, at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving, devoted and beautiful wife, Lili Etezady Kaskiewicz, as well as three siblings. After earning his graduate degree in classical physics, Paul’s career began with a stint in Princeton, New Jersey [...]

By |2022-02-17T15:42:36-05:00February 1st, 2022|Activism, Anti-capitalism, Bella De Soto, Eleni Earth, Heroes and Whistleblowers, Humanism & FreeThought, In Memoriam, Irena Varjabedian, Movements, Obituary, People, Poetry Corner, Solidarity|0 Comments
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Cisco Drake (Frank Giron) – presente!

The Herald Dispatch Newspaper in Los Angeles was an independent African American News Paper. A vanguard in its geopolitical reportage with an aggressive editorial format. But because of its unabashed model, it fell victim to much political attacks, the locale was even burglarized and bombed twice. Finally, after its publishing 20 year run from 1954 to 1974 it was forced to close operations. Its proud editors-in-chiefs: Mr. Samford Alexander and Wife Pat [...]

By |2022-01-01T01:27:54-05:00January 1st, 2022|Activism, Anti-Racism/Racism, Bella De Soto, Chican@-Mexican@-Latinx, Heroes and Whistleblowers, Historical, Human Rights, Humanism & FreeThought, Immigration/Migrant rights, In Memoriam, Independent Journalism, Independent Media, Latin America, Los Angeles, Poverty, Socialism, Solidarity, War, Women, Writers|0 Comments
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Health Corner: Foods to Help You Sleep

The best foods and Supplements to assist in sleeping well   https://getpocket.com/explore/item/sleep-the-best-and-worst-foods-to-eat-before-bed?utm_source=pocket-newtab ~~~~~~~~~ Serotonin is the key hormone that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. This hormone impacts your entire body. It enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate with each other. Serotonin also helps with sleeping, eating, and digestion. This hormone (and neurotransmitter) helps regulate your mood as well as your sleep, appetite, digestion, learning ability, [...]

By |2022-01-01T01:26:00-05:00January 1st, 2022|Bella De Soto, Features, Food, Health, Health, Recipes|0 Comments
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KPFK Local Station Board virtual Town Hall Saturday 11/21, 1 PM

From: KPFK 90.7 FM Community Radio -Local Station Board Outreach Committee Hey KPFK Listeners – We Want to Hear From YOU –This is an invitation to connect with your Non-Commercial and Listener Supported Radio’s Virtual Town Hall Event, scheduled for 1PM, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. – We Want to Hear From YOU – The Town Hall will be via virtual platform through a FreeConferenceCall & Video. We seek the widest possible participation from our listening signal area [...]

By |2020-11-20T01:00:23-05:00November 20th, 2020|Activism, Arts, Bella De Soto, Calendar, Events, Free Speech, Independent Journalism, Independent Media, News, Pacifica/KPFK, Politics, Public Radio|0 Comments
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Gluten-free Almond and Coconut Pancakes with Spiced Plums – By Lisa Linder

Gluten-free Almond and coconut pancakes with spiced plums – By Lisa Linder (Recipe from the UK and mostly uses metric measurements, but we converted the oven temp to Fahrenheit.) These protein-rich pancakes are a great option if you're eating gluten-free. And the accompanying spiced plums and rich plum sauce are bound to elevate your breakfast fare.--Bella Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes. Serves Four. INGREDIENTS: For the plums: 12 ripe [...]

By |2020-10-29T17:52:37-05:00October 29th, 2020|Bella De Soto, Education, Features, Food, Health|0 Comments
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“Fortified” and “Enriched” Foods try to Put Back what Processing and Refining Took Out

Fortified and Enriched Foods https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/fortified-and-enriched-foods In some cases, fortified or enriched foods are helpful. They can fill in the gaps and increase a particular vitamin and mineral consumption that would otherwise be less than the recommended value. But it’s also easy to get too much. These foods can contribute to nutrient overdoses. Be aware of how much of each nutrient you are eating. Don’t forget to include foods that don’t come with [...]

By |2020-10-29T17:52:03-05:00October 29th, 2020|Bella De Soto, Capitalism, Food, Health, Health, Poverty|0 Comments
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In Memoriam: Mimi Soltysik

Mimi Soltysik, a committed socialist with the Socialist Party USA, passed on June 28, 2020 from fatal liver cancer. Born September 30, 1974 in Reading, PA, he was the son of Mark S. and Beverly M. (Camilli) Soltysik. His loving wife and partner of 13-1/2 years is Lynn M. Lomibao. Mimi was a 1992 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He received his BS in Political Science from Troy University, Troy, Alabama [...]

By |2020-08-01T18:27:02-05:00August 1st, 2020|Activism, Anti-capitalism, Bella De Soto, Elections, Health, In Memoriam, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Movements, Obituary, Politics, Socialism|0 Comments
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Organic Strategies to Protect your Vegetable Garden

Organic strategies to protect your Vegetable Garden     Hi there, Bella De Soto here.  I shared content I compiled regarding easy ways to grow your veggie garden from your indoor sunny window… plant in pots first till they are strong enough to go on the ground.  When transplanting to soil, don’t forget to always water, and water some more anywhere until they reach sensible adulthood… Now I need to also let you [...]

By |2020-07-01T03:59:18-05:00July 1st, 2020|Bella De Soto, Commentary, Ecology, Education, Food, Health, Health, Special Guides|0 Comments
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Healthy Nutrition for Your Pet

by Bella De Soto <bella@bellads.info> I recently researched this site for pets' health benefits, and was impressed, but you can check it out for yourself. You could also blend the long list of items yourself, but it could take time. However, if you do not want to spend the money thru this site, do it yourself, and just refrigerate to serve fresh.  Your pet(s) will thank you. Various elements of Western medicine [...]

By |2020-05-31T23:44:56-05:00May 31st, 2020|Bella De Soto, Food, Health, Special Guides|0 Comments
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LA City Health Services Tips on Staying Safe During COVID-19

Compiled by Bella De Soto Watch for weekly texts & short videos: https://bit.ly/2zuRFQt Questions about face covers? Watch this COVID-19 video from LA Health Services https://bit.ly/2T3miDj Watch for weekly texts & short videos: https://bit.ly/2zuRFQt For other services like meal delivery for the elderly (over 55), contact your local/nearby Senior Center, and register, if you are in need of this and other services. You can reach out by calling the City of LA [...]

By |2020-05-31T23:35:34-05:00May 31st, 2020|Bella De Soto, California, COVID-19, Health, Health Care, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Politics, Reports, Resources|0 Comments
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