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Spark Networks Acquires Zoosk For $255M

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Spark Networks , the online dating company which was started in West Los Angeles, and now has operations globally, said on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire dating site Zoosk. Spark Networks operates such dating sites as SilverSingles, Christian Mingle, Jdate, Jswipe, and other brands. READ MORE>>.

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Elon Musk's Boring Company Abandons Plans for West LA Tunnel

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Hawthorne-based Boring Company , the company created by Elon Musk to create a network of underground tunnels to bypass traffic in Los Angeles, has abandoned plans to dig a tunnel on LA's Westwide. The company had hoped to build a tunnel below the 405 freeway and Sepulveda Boulevard.

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Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics

SoCal CTO

I've recently co-founded the first political social network FreedomSpeaks and CitySourced.com a real time mobile civic engagement tool. I'm hoping that Baron and Kurt come up with one that's in Santa Monica / West LA. Any sort of networking that gives more context is a plus in my book. What are you working on now?

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Gogobot GogoGives! | Interview with Audrey Lo

Tech Zulu Event

I am the Gogobot Community Manager of West Los Angeles. I also manage the Gogobot online community within the West LA. I launched the brand in West LA Gogobot region last May. During Gogobot West LA events, a lot of money gets spent on food or drinks.

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Branding 101

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, October 21, 2010 -- Branding 101 and Networking Seminar. USC Alumni Club of West Los Angeles. See [link] (more).

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The next big restaurant chain may not own any kitchens

TechCrunch LA

Investors are pouring millions into the creation of a network of shared kitchens, storage facilities, and pickup counters that established chains and new food entrepreneurs can access to cut down on overhead and quickly spin up new concepts in fast food and casual dining. The Battle Is For The Customer Interface. million) Sprig , ($56.7

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Branding 101 and Networking Seminar with Sasha Strauss

Tech Zulu Event

The USC Alumni Club of West Los Angeles is putting on an amazing seminar and networking event with host Sasha Strauss. This will be a great opportunity to network with a variety of people in different industries and see real life examples of branding in practice to enhance your own marketing strategies.