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TODAY WE ARE IN THE FUTURE...

We’ve come a long way since 1985. When Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled 30 years into the future, we could only imagine the innovations we take for granted today -- new ideas and technologies that have completely changed the way we live, learn, and work. Back then, if you’d have told me that I’d go from talking on a cell phone to talking cell biology, I would never have believed you. But today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is helping to spearhead research collaborations to speed a future in which we can treat, cure, and even prevent brain diseases like Parkinson's. So what’s possible in another 30 years? Call me an optimist, but I believe that by 2045 we’ll find the cures we seek -- especially because of all the smart, passionate people working to make it happen. Doctors and researchers around the world are developing new tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, to tailor treatments -- for all illnesses -- through precision medicine, and to make

THE BROADWAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 2-4

The Broadway International Film Festival Los Angeles (BIFFLA) aims to bring back focus and interest to the Broadway corridor of downtown Los Angeles. As part of the "Bringing back Broadway initiative". BIFFLA accomplishes this goal by focusing on the importance and the historical significance of this area, by bringing a major event in which artists, political and city leaders businesses and the community unite. The purpose of the festival includes reaching all aspects of our community with the focus of placing Broadway as a cultural center of film diversity and a platform for the exposure of important topics that affect us all, with the opportunity for both emerging and established talent to showcase and publicize their material. The Broadway International Film Festival will take place at L. Ronald Hubbard Auditorium located at 8039 S. Vermont St. in Los Angeles 90044. EMILIO VEGA PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR  CLIC HERE TO SEE THE FESTIVAL MOVIE PROGRAM 

BOYLE HEIGHTS ARTS CONSERVATORY CELEBRATES BETTO ARCOS RADIO CAREER

This Wednedsday there will be a big celebration for the 20-year anniversary of Betto Arcos’ work in radio in Los Angeles . A native of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico ,  Betto Arcos  is an independent radio producer and host of KPFK’s world music show “Global Village”   Betto himself will host the celebration. Performances by: Cimarrón – Jaropo music from the plains of Colombia Changüi Majadero – From Guantanamo Cuba San Miguel Perez “El Tesoro Moderno” son Cubano tradicional Tickets are available at the door, $25 donation.

JOAN SEBASTIAN FAMOUS MEXICAN SINGER DIES

Joan Sebastian, the popular Mexican award winning singer and songwriter, died Monday night, according to several news reports. He was 64.                                                                                         Sebastian had battled bone cancer in recent months and had been hospitalized while undergoing treatment. He died at his ranch in Juliantla, Guerrero, according to the Latin Times.                         The popular, multi-Grammy award winning singer made many visits to the United States throughout his career. Sebastian wrote hundreds of songs, typically a mix of Mexican pop, ranchera and grupera music since his career began in 1977. He won seven Latin Grammy Awards and five Grammy Awards.              Click in the following picture to listen to 3 hour spanish program that includes his most popular songs, interviews and more about his career in the entertainment world. 

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH REFORM

As director of EL NOTICOTO MAGAZINE I want to share this letter from the White House with all of those who supported the Health Reform that has provided health services to all americans, not just those who can afford it. THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA! President Barack Obama from: The White House  to: tonyfranco@elnoticoto.com date: 25 de junio de 2015, 11:21 subject: What the Supreme Court decided today: On March 23, 2010, I sat down at a table in the East Room of the White House and signed my name on a law that said, once and for all, that health care would no longer be a privilege for a few. It would be a right for everyone. Five years later, after more than 50 votes in Congress to repeal or weaken this law and multiple challenges before the Supreme Court, here is what we know today: This law worked. It's still working. It has changed and saved American lives. It has set this country on a smarter, stronger course. And it's here to stay.

UNIVERSAL MULTICULTURAL FILM FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE THIS WEEKEND IN PALOS VERDES

Film has the power to bring history to life, open windows into other cultures and engage in a way that no other medium can duplicate. Universe multicultural film festival provides an equal stage for every culture to show and shine. For film lovers, it is a place for the unique movies that can open their mind and fresh their eyes. For film makers, it is a fantastic place to meet with the others to create cross cultural film project; For distributers, it is a market that have most diversify films to choice for; For locals, it is a wonderful festival that full of fun and cultural education. 2015 UMFF Chairwoman Tracy Reiner April 17-19 of 2015 as the Universe Multicultural Film Festival plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. The Festival feature a stellar line-up of films from all over the world, cultural events, filmmaker tributes, industry seminars, special events and gala receptions. 2015 UMFF Film Screening Schedule: Venue 1 Venue 2 Ven