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Burb's Eye View: Laps in a life worth living
Sometimes the brightest paths only reveal themselves in the dark. At 3:59 a.m. Sunday, the heartiest walkers trod the route at Johnny Carson Park for the 19th hour of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Burbank. The crowds that packed...
Tags: Relay for Life
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Cars are the stars at Kiwanis for Fun show
Car enthusiasts shared their reasons for owning classics during Sunday's Kiwanis for Fun Car Show at Johnny Carson Park. Lori Wilcox's 1944 convertible with a rumble seat was among the 300 vehicles displayed. It's bright pink with flames painted on...
Tags: Health Organizations, Butterfly Ballots, Entertainment, Colon Cancer, Black College Reunion
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Chad's Champions ready for Relay for Life
Members of Team Chad's Champions are gearing up for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the 24-hour walk on May 4 and 5 at Johnny Carson Park. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and ends at 9 a.m. Sunday. Team Chad's Champions was created to...
Tags: Health Organizations, Colon Cancer, Human Interest, Chad, Butterfly Ballots
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Longtime Burbank Unified educator dies, memorial planned
Longtime Burbank Unified School District educator Gail Copeland, who was born and raised in Burbank, died Jan. 12 from complications with cancer. She was 73. Copeland served the district for more than 42 years, spending the last 18 as principal of...Tags: Human Interest
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On the Town: Seasonal soirees serve up tradition
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or “Festivus” (Google it non-”Seinfeld” fans), this time of year is rife with holiday traditions. Two of Burbank’s long-standing yuletide events added to their history as...
Tags: Google Inc., Cinderella (fictional character), Festivus, Customs and Tradition, Adam Schiff
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Altadena Junction: Civil War memorial, a summer market and rally
It's a little-known fact that Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena may have one of the largest collections of remains of Civil War veterans outside of the areas where the battles were fought. According to Nick Smith, a historian who works at the...
Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Memorial Day, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Spanish-American War
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IU Health offers mammograms at discounted price
Indiana University Health released the following on Friday: LA PORTE, Ind.–During the entire month of May, several Indiana University Health locations throughout Northern Indiana are offering mammograms at an exclusive $95 discounted rate to...
Tags: General Practitioners, Breast Cancer, Mammogram
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Relay for Life event heads under the sea
Scuba divers hitting the water off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea next month won't just be enjoying the area's coral reefs and marine life. They will also be helping raise money for cancer research. While most participants in the American Cancer Society's many...Tags: Health Organizations, Diving, Scuba Diving, Relay for Life
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Get your brain in gear at the HoCo STEM Festival
Calling all kids interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related activities? The first annual HoCo STEM Festival is June 9, 1 to 4 p.m., at Howard Community College. This free community event is the brainchild of the Committee to...Tags: Standards, Ellicott City, Mathematics, National Institute of Standards and Technology, White House
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Angelina Jolie mastectomy: A closer look at DNA, breast cancer risk
By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health. Here are answers to some common questions about how DNA...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Symptoms, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), The New York Times, Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Angelina Jolie's surgery not for everyone, experts warn
In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a double mastectomy because of a rare gene, the American Cancer Society is warning that the radical surgery should not be taken lightly. Experts said that while the surgery is totally...Tags: Mastectomy, Health Organizations, Breast Cancer, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Brad Pitt
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Angelina Jolie's surgery bring words of caution from experts
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene has generated great interest. But experts are urging caution regarding testing and prophylactic surgery. "This does not mean every woman needs a blood test to determine...
Tags: Health Organizations, Mastectomy, Breast Cancer, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Brad Pitt
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