Saturday, December 28, 2013

Review of eBay seller kianne0709 (RPG Enterprise)

If you have shopped for electronics on eBay or other online sites, you may have come upon a seller known as "kianne0709."  Kianne0709 is actually RPG Enterprise, which is based in Addison, Illinois.

A few weeks ago, I bought a used iPod Touch from Kianne0709 on Ebay. The transaction did not go well.

After my purchase on Dec. 13, I received notice that the package had shipped and would arrive no later than Dec. 20. This was good, since this was to be a Christmas present.

But when the package had still not arrived as of Dec. 22, I emailed Kianne0709 to inquire. They blamed the delay on the Postal Service and told me to wait.

But tracking information, which I checked later, told a different story: In fact, the package was not mailed until Dec. 22, after I had contacted them.

In short, they lied about the package having been shipped, and then tried to blame someone else.

The package didn't arrive until after Christmas. While I won't say it "ruined" the holiday, the lack of this key gift was certainly a negative.

When I emailed Kianne0709 and asked for compensation for the late mailing, they did not respond.



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Friday, December 27, 2013

Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 4

Since the Los Angeles Unified school district started electing board members by geographic district in 1979, eight people have held the District 4 seat.

Steve Zimmer: 2009-present
Marlene Canter: 2001-2009
Valerie Fields: 1997-2001
Mark Slavkin:  1993-1997
Julie Korenstein: 1987-1993
Tom Bartman: 1986-1987
David Armor: 1985-1986
Tom Bartman: 1981-1985

The first election for District 4 was in 1981.

While the boundaries have changed over the years, District 4 today encompasses West Los Angeles, including Venice and Marina Del Rey, plus a portion of the San Fernando Valley that includes Tarzana and Woodland Hills. See map.

See also:

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 2
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 3

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 5
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 6
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 7



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Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 7

Since the Los Angeles Unified School District started electing board of education members by geographic district in 1979, these people have held the District 7 seat:
  • Richard Vladovic, 2007-present
  • Mike Lansing, 1999-2007
  • George Kiriyama, 1995-1999
  • Warren Furutani, 1987-1995
  • John Greenwood, 1979-1987

While the boundaries have changed over the years, District 7 currently encompasses the southern portion of Los Angeles, including San Pedro, Harbor City and Wilmington, and a narrow band stretching up to 45th street.  See map.

See also:

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 2
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 3
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 4
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 5
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 6



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Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 5



Since the Los Angeles Unified school district started electing board members by geographic district in 1979, six people have held the District 5 seat. 

Bennett Kayser, 2011-present

Yolie Flores, 2007-2011

David Tokofsky, 1995-2007
Leticia Quezada, 1987-1995
Larry Gonzalez, 1983-1987
Richard Ferraro, 1979-1983


While the boundaries have changed over the years, District 5 today encompasses an area north of downtown Los Angeles, including Eagle Rock, Glassell Park and Los Feliz. See map.

See also:

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 2
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 3
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 4

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 6
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 7
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Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 6

Since the Los Angeles Unified school district started electing board members by geographic district in 1979, these people have held the District 6 seat.

Mónica Ratliff, 2013-present
Nury Martinez, 2009-2013
Julie Korenstein, 1993-2009
Roberta Weintraub, 1981-1993

The first election for District 4 was in 1981.

While the boundaries have changed over the years, District 6 today encompasses the east San Fernando Valley, including the communities of Pacoima, Sun Valley and San Fernando. See map.

See also:
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 2
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 3
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 4
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 5

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 7

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 3

Since the Los Angeles Unified School District started electing Board of Education members by geographic district in 1979, seven people have held the District 3 seat. They are: 
  • Tamar Galatzen: 2007-present
  • Jon M. Lauritzen,   2003-2007
  • Caprice Young,  1999-2007
  • Jeff Horton,  1991-1999
  • Jackie Goldberg, 1983-1991
  • Tony Trias, 1980-1983*
  • Kathleen Brown, 1979-1980
*Trias was appointed to the seat after Brown resigned.

While the boundaries have changed over the years, District 2 currently encompasses the western part of the San Fernando Valley, including Northridge, Canoga Park and Porter Ranch. See map.

See also:

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 2

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 4
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 5
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 6
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 7


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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Historical list of Los Angeles Unified school board members: District 2

Since the Los Angeles school district started electing board members by geographic district in 1979, five people have held the District 2 seat.

District 2 members on the Board of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District: 


Monica Garcia, 2006-present

Jose Huizar, 2001-2006

Victoria (Vicki) Castro, 1993-2001

Mark Slavkin, 1989-1993

Alan Gershman, 1981-1989*

*The first election for District 2 was in 1981.


The boundaries of District 2 have been revised twice since its creation. Today it encompasses downtown Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and the area between downtown and Hollywood. See map.

See also:
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 1

Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 3
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 4
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 5
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 6
Historical list of Los Angeles school board members: District 7

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