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Ready for the ride of her life
LOS ANGELES — Kristina Harrison received a gift from her daughter prior to the biggest competition of her life.
Taking part in the dressage equestrian event at the 2003 Pan American Games as a member of the Team U.S.A., Harrison carried with her...Tags: Equestrian, Dressage, Clubs and Associations, Animals, Human Interest
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Assemblyman plays Santa for youth club
Assemblyman Mike Gatto invited constituents and friends to drop off toys at his office to donate to children at the local Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. The toy drive started Dec. 6, and with the support of the local community,...Tags: Elections, Public Storage Incorporated, Politics, Clubs and Associations, SpongeBob SquarePants (tv program)
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Remaining in contention
Freddy Sanchez (Burbank High, 1996) second baseman, San Francisco Giants: The veteran is trying to help the Giants stay in the pennant race, and in contention for the wild-card in the National League. Heading into Tuesday's games, San Francisco (67-52)...Tags: National League, San Diego Padres, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), San Francisco, Philadelphia Phillies
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Teddy bears donated for use by paramedics
Burbank firefighters and paramedics will have more than 150 teddy bears to assist on emergency calls after six-graders from St. Bernard Catholic School in L.A. donated the stuffed items earlier this month. Fondly referred to as "teddy bear time," Dale...Tags: Bear (animal), Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Disasters and Accidents, Children, Roman Catholicism
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More money for smart meters
Burbank Water and Power now has an additional $1.5 million for its smart meter ambitions, adding to the already substantial $20-million pool for the project. After being one of just a handful of cities nationwide to receive a $20-million federal...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Water Pollution, Energy Saving, California, U.S. Department of Energy
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Film expo coming to Burbank
The media capital of the world will host the Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo beginning Wednesday afternoon, bringing industry professionals and educators together while featuring the latest in cutting-edge filmmaking technology. Originally...Tags: Movies, Cinema Industry, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Documentary (genre), Entertainment
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St. Joseph receives donation honor
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center was honored by the Health Resources and Services Administration for its commitment to organ and tissue donation earlier this month. In order to qualify for its silver medal, the Burbank hospital was able to...Tags: Health, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Medical Services, Human Interest, Corporate Officers
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An interesting new genre
Glendale filmmaker Carly Lyn chose the unlikely pairing of genres — Western and science fiction — in her new film "A Foundling."
Lyn, 25, wrote and directed the film receiving its premiere at the Dances with Films festival next week in West...Tags: Cinema Industry, Movies, Arts and Culture, Science, Entertainment
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Water execs get 11% raises
Two weeks after raising water rates 13.5%, the City Council approved higher salaries for utility executives of up to 11%, angering some who said now was not the time to increase the utility's costs. Despite opposition Tuesday from residents and...Tags: Employees, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Career and Workplace, Corporate Officers, Wages and Pensions
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Sharing images frame by frame
Picture frames were created centuries ago and were often made from a single piece of wood. Over time, frames became as ornate as the art itself, and today, like much of the world, they've gone high-tech. Digital frames allow users to download images...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Facebook, Ohio, Photography, Arts and Culture
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In Theory: Corporal punishment in schools
It's the 21st century. Gone are the days of teachers wielding rulers and wooden paddles in order to discipline misbehaving students. Or are they? A man in Dallas is pushing the local school district to bring back corporal punishment. A former tutor in the...Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Politics, Death, Baptist, Health and Safety at School
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AWOL Muslim Soldier Guilty in Fort Hood Bomb Plot
CNNWACO, Tex. -- A U.S. soldier charged with plotting to blow up troops from the nation's largest Army post has been found guilty of a battery of federal charges, prosecutors announced Thursday. Naser Jason Abdo was found guilty of attempted use of a weapon...Tags: Lawyers, Restaurants, Judges, John Carter, Human Interest
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