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THURSDAY, october 17 - OCTOBER 23, 2013 - Volume 1, No. 11
45 Floats announced for 2014 Rose Parade®
LA Law Library is hosting a Free Public Legal Services Fair offering an unprecedented opportunity to obtain free legal assistance. The Fair will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 26, 2013. More than 25 legal aid organizations, consumer protection agencies, communitybased organizations and bar association members will be available to provide free consultations with attorneys, workshops and information for those in
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disaster by risking default on our debt. Unless action is taken by Thursday, markets may plunge, the government will default on payments to creditors and recipients of government payments like social security beneficiaries and veterans, and America’s creditworthiness may be downgraded again. A debt limit increase simply allows our country to pay the bills we have already incurred and doesn’t add one cent to our national debt. Please see page 4
The Breeders’ Cup to entertain audiences with songs in the Saddle: November 2
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We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Jesse Dillon as he takes the helm as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for HLR Media, LLC. He will be responsible for working with the advertising sales team to develop new business, implement our new marketing strategy and enhance our community relationships. Jesse is an accomplished leader, he holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Management from Azusa Pacific University. He brings a great mix of leadership, inspiration and customer care to our organization. He has 20 plus years of experience in marketing & sales with local me-
Rep. Adam Schiff – “debt ceiling must be raised by Thursday, default is not an option” Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement about the immediate need to raise the debt ceiling – the statutory limit of borrowing that must be raised if federal government is to have the capacity to pay its past bills, such as bond holders, Social Security recipients, our military and veterans and other programs: “As if closing the government down wasn’t bad enough, the House Majority is now flirting with additional
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Jesse Dillon new VP of Marketing and Sales for HLR Media
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The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association has announced the 45 float entries that will participate in the 125th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “Dreams Come True.” The floats, listed with the builder are (alphabetically by sponsoring company or organization): • American Honda, Phoenix Decorating Company • The Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, Fiesta Parade Floats • Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built • Cal Poly Universities, Self Built • China Airlines Ltd., Artistic Entertainment Services • City of Alhambra, CA, Phoenix Decorating Company
• City of Beverly Hills, Phoenix Decorating Company • City of Glendale, CA, Phoenix Decorating Company • City of Hope, Phoenix Decorating Company • City of Los Angeles, Phoenix Decorating Company • Dole Packaged Foods, Fiesta Parade Floats • Donate Life, Phoenix Decorating Company • Downey Rose Float Association, Self Built • eHarmony, Phoenix Decorating Company • Farmers Insurance, Phoenix Decorating Company • K9s4Cops, Fiesta Parade Floats • Kaiser Permanente, Fiesta Parade Floats • Kiwanis International, Phoenix Decorating
Company • La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built • Lions Clubs International, Phoenix Decorating Company • The Lucy Pet Foundation, Inc., Fiesta Parade Floats • Lutheran Layman’s League, Phoenix Decorating Company • Macy*s, Fiesta Parade Floats • Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia, Artistic • Entertainment Services • Miracle-Gro, Fiesta Parade Floats • NBC’s The Voice, Artistic Entertainment Services • Odd Fellows Rebekahs Please see page 2
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The Breeders’ Cup announced today that more horse power has been added to the excitement and enjoyment of the 30th Breeders’ Cup World Championships, with the creation of a star-studded concert in collaboration with Hip Card Productions on Saturday, November 2 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Songs in the Saddle: The Infield Music Fest will
be an all-day celebration that features a talented line-up of notable R&B, bluegrass and indie rock musicians. Scheduled to appear are Kristin Chenoweth, Toni Braxton, Babyface, Macy Gray, Joan Osborne, Dame and Jenny O. General Admission tickets for Songs in the Saddle are on sale now at Please see page 2