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Gov. Chris Christie and Mayor Cory Booker satirize themselves in a video parody (VIDEO)
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The Preakness, the Triple Crown's second jewel, promises a strong field of fast horses
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NATO protests just part of Chicago's anti-establishment history
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Will U.S. housing starts trump Greek contagion?
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Concert review: Ingrid Michaelson
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Democrats balk on Walker recall election
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Dancing With The Stars 2012 Finalists: Driver, Jenkins, Levy; Maria Menounos goes home
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NATO, family, or friends: Feelings are not facts
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Manny Pacquiao takes a punch over gay marriage remarks
Pacquiao needs to get rid of his distractions and focus on his upcoming fight June 9 against Timothy Bradley. Published 2:17 p.m. May 16, 2012 - Comments
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HBO airs Mayweather vs. Cotto replay May 12, 10:15 p.m.
Enjoy the replay of a crowd-pleasing fight well worth seeing whether for the first time or for an encore viewing. Published 11:31 p.m. May 11, 2012 - Comments
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Boxing results: Mayweather beats Cotto; Pacquiao next? (SLIDESHOW)
In a crowd pleasing contest, Miguel Cotto produced a great effort, but it's wasn't enough to beat Floyd Mayweather. Is Manny Pacquiao next? Published 1:03 a.m. May 6, 2012 - Comments
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Mayweather, Cotto weigh-in; Justin Bieber tweets Money; preview thoughts (VIDEO)
Who knew Justin Bieber had fight fever? The fighters are ready, the fans are ready, and we are ready at Communities for the kind of sporting entertainment only a world-class prize fight can offer. Published 2:07 p.m. May 5, 2012 - Comments
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LIVE CHAT: Mayweather vs. Cotto on May 5, 10:15 p.m. Eastern/7:15 p.m. Pacific
Both fighters will be ready when the bell rings. Skills are there on both sides. Who wants it more? Join us for our Communities "Rings Kings" Super Cinco boxing live chat Saturday night. Published 10:16 a.m. May 4, 2012 - Comments
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Boxing preview: Mayweather vs. Cotto set for May 5, Cinco de Mayo
Although one boxer is heavily favored, fights often come down to who wants it more. We'll find out on May 5. Published 11:15 p.m. May 3, 2012 - Comments
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Chad Dawson takes title from Bernard Hopkins fair and square
There was little drama to the main event as Dawson defeated Hopkins. The Mitchell/Witherspoon undercard fight offered more entertainment. Published 11:58 p.m. April 28, 2012 - Comments
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Hopkins-Dawson II boxing preview: rematch or replay?
On paper, Chad Dawson is the favorite against Bernard Hopkins. But fights aren't fought on paper. Published 5:11 p.m. April 27, 2012 - Comments
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Boxing results: Marquez beats Fedchenko; Pacquiao ahead?
Juan Manuel Marquez crossed the first hurdle toward his rematch; Mike Alvarado and Mercito Gesta notch wins; Brandon Rios gets handed a disputed split decision. Published 4:34 a.m. April 15, 2012 - Comments
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Live Chat: Boxing PPV featuring Marquez-Fedchenko, 9 p.m. Eastern
Plenty of exciting action from Mexico City and Las Vegas tonight, and we will have it all for boxing fans in a live chat here on Communities at Washington Times at 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Pacific. Published 2:46 a.m. April 14, 2012 - Comments
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Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, is President of the Falcon Valley Group, a San Diego based public relations consulting firm. Falkenthal worked as an award winning broadcast editor, producer and talk host before launching a second career as a communications consultant ...
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2012 Election Predictions: What we can expect from President Obama
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Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, is President of the Falcon Valley Group, a San Diego based public relations consulting firm. Falkenthal worked as an award winning broadcast editor, producer and talk host before launching a second career as a communications consultant and business owner. Falkenthal continues to work both sides of the communications aisle as a radio talk-show host and columnist for several media outlets including the award winning political blog San Diego Rostra and Communities at Washington Times.
The San Diego Press Club presented Falkenthal with its Andy Mace Award for Career Excellence in Public Relations, one of just 32 individuals with this achievement. She holds Accreditation in Public Relations, which represents the top two percent of all public relations professionals in the United States. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-Television and Linguistics and a Master of Science degree in Mass Communication from San Diego State University. She is an instructor at National University, San Diego, and previously taught in the School of Journalism & Media Studies at SDSU.
Falkenthal is a card-carrying Libertarian, servant to a rescued Boxer dog with his own Twitter account, and is proudly obsessed with Dancing With the Stars. She firmly believes what goes around, comes around, and you should go hard or go home.
