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Film Veteran Wrapped Up In Ear Buds

Gary Martinez turns to Kickstarter for his tangle-free device.INTERNET: Veteran Hollywood mechanical engineer Gary Martinez funds ear bud venture with Kickstarter.

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Energy Drink Firm Seeks Kick From Listing on Markets

BEVERAGEs: Chatsworth firm’s odorless, colorless liquid makes anything into an energy drink.

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Billboard Firm Wants the Lights On

Advertising: Clear Channel seeks legislative solution after legal setback.

ADVERTISING: Clear Channel isn’t giving up the fight for digital billboards. But is it lights out for the advertiser?

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Computer Mouse Likes Rough Stuff

Interlink’s Durapoint clicks with harsh working environments.

EQUIPMENT: Interlink’s new computer mouse can take any abuse you throw its way.

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Encino Internet Research Firm Going Mobile

Marketing: uSamp unveils app that allows users to interact with advertisers.

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Around the Valleys

News and notes from around the greater San Fernando Valley

A 20-unit apartment building on Moorpark Street in Sherman Oaks has sold for $4.5 million.

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Editorial Cartoon SFVBJ - June 10, 2013

TAKE TWO - This week's Editorial Cartoon by Steve Greenberg

VALLEY BIZ SEEN - June 10, 2013

Photographs of recent business-related events in the valleys, including parties, awards dinners, benefits and other celebrations.

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Credit Card Data Firm Charged Up

Marketing: Tranzlogic culls personal info from simple swipe.

Marketing: With a swipe of your credit card, Tranzlogic can tell a merchant all about you.

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Byte-Sized Revolution

Portable gear and cheap software have upended post production for the industry’s big and small players alike.

ENTERTAINMENT: Post production’s shift to digital has resulted in a more even playing field between firms.

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Runaway Post Production the Next Challenge?

TAXES: Other states and countries try to lure away post-production work with financial incentives.

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Early Adopter

Ramy Katrib could see post production was going digital in 1999 when he founded DigitalFilm Tree. Now, his company is a leader in the growing field.

Q&A: Software developer Ramy Katrib was an early advocate of digital editing technology.

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Screening Rooms

PHOTO ESSAY: A look inside a state-of-the-art digital post-production shop.

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Fortune Shines Brightly on Sun Valley Company

Entertainment: Hollywood Film lights “Mad Men” set with new LED system.

A chance meeting at an entertainment trade show brought Vince Carabello and his company into the light.