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October 3, 2013

Inglewood May Get A Football Stadium – Or Not

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By Veronica Mackey

xcitement is still high over the Forum’s return as a major concert hall. With tickets now on sale for the Eagles opening act in January 2014, Inglewood can expect a comfortable position in the limelight for a while. Arguably one of L.A. County’s biggest comeback cities, Inglewood is just beginning to show the world what it’s made of.

Pulling off the Madison Square Garden deal,—not to mention the $2 billion Holly­wood Park Tomorrow project—has placed Inglewood in an enviable position.

Investors from everywhere Hollywood Park attracts interest from NFL again. are wooing Mayor James T. Butts for a piece of the action. The city’s natural proximity ter they get. Now, there is least $500 million if he’ll even to the airport (with a deal for talk of a possible new foot- consider it. Sources close 2 train stations already in the ball stadium being built on to Fancher say he’s not into works when the yet-to-be- Holly­wood Park property. stadium building and would built Metro rail gets up and The site, which is closing likely pass. The possibility of running) only makes Ingle- its horse racing facility is Hollywood Park Tomorrow, wood real estate sweeter. planned for upscale housing, scrapping its monster retail/ Let the Beach Cities boast retail and entertainment. hotel/commercial/housing/enof their pricey homes and According to NationalFoot- tertainment development for ocean views. Money talks, ballPost.com, two teams have an NFL stadium may seem and clearly the money is approached Hollywood Park unlikely, but never say never. coming to the north end of owner Terry Fancher about ei“Over the past two years, the South Bay. ther selling the 238-acre site to various entities have called to The law of attraction says, them or joining them in a deal. discuss the potential for the Mayor James T. Butts (Continued on page 5) the better things get, the bet- Fancher reportedly wants at

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By Thomas Bunn

y articles tend to focus on Inglewood, rightfully so. But my emphasis is also on young people, and this story has compelled me to write about a young woman outside our community. I believe the young people of Inglewood will find inspiration from Maya Penn. She is a small business owner whose ambition and imagination have landed her stories in Forbes,

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Ebony, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Rebook and Atlanta’s Fox 5 News—all at the tender age of 12!

She’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator and writer. Compared to her peers— and most aduts—she’s in a league of her own. She (Continued on page 10)

Who Is Hardest Hit by the Shutdown?

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emocrats and Republicans are at it again-caught in a political deadlock of wills which may cost Americans access to their money, services and other essentials for living.

As of Wednesday, House Republicans again rejected attempts by Democrats to end the stalemate. The new government fiscal year, which began on Tuesday without a budget, is coming to a grinding halt.

Republicans, who were unsuccessful in stopping President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act or Obamacare from becoming law in 2010, now want

Maxine Waters to defund or delay it in exchange for approving funds to keep the country going.

Obama “refuses to negotiate,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told reporters after private talks that lasted more than an hour on Wednesday. “All we’re asking for here is a discussion and fairness for the American people under Obamacare.”

“The irresponsibility of the Republican Party cannot be overstated,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-California, and (Continued on page 2)

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October 3, 2013

Domestic Violence Month Kicks Off with Celebrity PSA Campaign

ctober is National Domestic Violence Month. To draw attention to this critical issue, celebrities, athletes, corporate leaders, and advocates have joined forces to generate awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault.

They want to encourage bystanders to help through a dramatic new series of public service announcements that feature the NO MORE (http://www. nomore.org/) symbol, the first unified branding symbol (like the pink breast cancer ribbon) for these issues.

A new, national survey underscores the urgent need for the campaign, revealing that the overwhelming majority of Americans know victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, but they do not talk about the issues with their children or friends, or take steps to help survivors.

The study, “NO MORE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Survey of Attitudes and Experiences of Teens and Adults” was conducted

by GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, and commissioned by the Avon Foundation for Women. It shows an urgent need for increased awareness, conversation and education around domestic violence and sexual assault, with an

Mariska Hargitay emphasis on what bystanders can do to prevent violence and help victims before it is too late.

Among the key findings: • 60% of Americans know a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault • Three out of four (73%) parents with children under the age of 18 said that they have not had a conversation about domestic violence or sexual assault with their children • 67% of Americans say they have not talked about domestic violence with their friends; even more, 73% have not discussed sexual assault.

• Even though 75% of Americans say that they would step in and help a stranger being abused, the reality is most people do not help.

• For example, among the 70% of women who experienced domestic violence and then told someone about it, more than half (58%) said that no one helped them.

• But 64% of Americans say if we talk more about domestic violence and sexual assault, it would make it easier to help someone.

“The Avon Foundation for Women funded this survey to better understand why domestic violence and sexual assault remain so inherently hidden and marginalized in our society,” said Carol Kurzig, President of the Avon Foundation for Women. “The data shows us that conversations about these issues simply are not happening. That silence leaves victims trapped by the shame, stigma and fear that these crimes carry. If we can encourage more people to start talking, we can end that cycle and bring these issues to light in a new way.”

The full data report can be seen at nomore.org/nomorestudy.

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(Continued from page 1) Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, in a statement. “As we slowly emerge from the worst economic crisis in over 70 years, I am saddened that ideological extremism has led to another self-inflicted wound that could have dire consequences for our fragile recovery.”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada said, “We’re locked in tight on Obamacare” and neither the president nor Democrats in Congress will accept changes in that health care law as the price for spending legislation needed to reopen the government.

An attempt by House Democrats to force shutdown-ending legislation to the House floor failed by a 227-197 vote. The defeat has put Obamacare—a policy most Americans want—in opposition to receiving food stamps, unemployment and social security checks. Several federally financed departments are being shut down until the budget mess is resolved. The nation’s ability to borrow money has lapsed, Republicans and Democrats alike said the shutdown that about 800,000 federal jobs in limbo.

Democrats, who control the Senate, are not about to compromise (Continued on page 10)

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California Science Center Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of Endeavour’s Arrival

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he California Science Center is commemorating the oneyear anniversary of Endeavour’s arrival at its Samuel Oschin Pavilion with a celebration to thank everyone who joined in supporting the shuttle’s historic journey. Endeavour Fest will take place at the

Image via sbnation.com Science Center from October 11 – 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature over a dozen NASA exhibits, displays and educational demonstrations illustrating aeronautics, research missions and ongoing space exploration programs for humans, robots and satellites. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and hear astronauts speaking about their experiences and learn about future plans for Endeavour’s new perma-

nent home in the Science Center’s Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. A SpaceX Dragon will be on display as well. All activities will take place in the Science Center’s Donald P. Loker Conference Center.

This exciting community event will also launch the west coast premiere of the Red Bull Stratos Exhibit featuring the 3,000 pound capsule and space suit used by Felix Baumgartner when he jumped from the stratosphere and became the first human to break the sound barrier during freefall.

Baumgartner’s record-breaking leap took place on October 14, 2012—the same day Endeavour arrived at the Science Center.

Endeavour Fest will premiere the first screenings of “Three Nights, Three Days,” a new 20-minute documentary on Endeavour’s 68-hour transport through the streets of Los Angeles and Inglewood. The film takes a behind-thescenes look at the monumental feat of moving a 150,000-pound national treasure through 12 miles of urban, public streets. It will screen daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Why Reputation Management is Important

By Riqo Fraser, Union Bank, N.A.

“Banking at its heart is built on trust and reputation is built on earning it,” said Union Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Masashi Oka. “For this survey to recognize the trust we’ve established with customers and communities over our nearly 150-year history–particularly through our focused efforts this past year–is a huge honor This philosophy has proven successful for for our bank and validates what we consider Union Bank, as customers ranked the important.” company highest among the top 30 bank Our approach to responsible banking is built holding companies in the United States in a around five core tenants: 1.) responsible recent survey conducted by the Reputation lending; 2.) sound financial management; 3.)

Institute and American Banker Magazine. The support of community; 4.) diversity and results of the 4th Annual Survey of Bank inclusion; and 5.) responsible products and Reputations appear in the July 2013 issue of practices.These principles are fundamental to At Union Bank we define reputation management as a solid, ongoing commitment to responsible banking.

Ours is a culture of performing ethically at all times in decisions concerning customers, partners, employees and the communities where we conduct business.

Riqo Fraser Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Manhattan Beach Branch 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

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Banking at its heart is built on trust and reputation is built on earning it. the magazine. Union Bank received the highest cumulative score of any bank since the inception of the annual survey in 2010 on measures of trust, admiration and respect. The bank also finished in the top five in several key categories such as governance, performance, workplace, citizenship and leadership. The complete rankings of bank reputation scores and full coverage can be viewed online at www.unionbank.com/Images/ABMReputationReset.pdf.

the way we conduct business everyday throughout our bank, and have been a part of our legacy for nearly 150 years.

CSR report illustrates a broad cross section of environmental, economic and social contributions that together represent Union Bank and the character of our business and employees.”

The report, the survey and other recent recognitions help to illustrate our commitment to responsible banking, a commitment that will continue as we embark on the next 150 years.

Riqo Fraser is an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Union Bank’s Manhattan Beach Branch. Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $102.3 billion at June 30, 2013. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., provides an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middlemarket companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 422 branches in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and New York as well as two international offices, on June 30, 2013. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the world’s largest financial organizations.

In July 2013, American Banker Magazine and the Reputation Institute ranked Union Bank #1 for reputation among its customers. Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.

“At Union Bank, we take pride in empowering our customers and our communities, including businesses, families and diverse communities,” said Union Bank Executive Vice President Julius Robinson, head of Corporate Social Responsibility. “Our 2012 ©2013 Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.

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Eye on the City Short and Neat

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he council meeting ran like a well-oiled machine Tuesday night, ending after 55 minutes. Members did not rush, but the agenda was light.

The council approved the following consent calendar items: a resolution establishing per diem and auto allowances for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; a resolution to add a 401-styled component to the City’s existing deferred compensation agreement with ICMA-RC; and a contract for Residential Sound Insulation / Phase IX, Group 10C for a total project cost of $2,780,962.

A salary ordinance was introduced for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, and a resolution was approved to establish a City of Inglewood Master Fee Schedule. Council directed Finance Department staff to develop a user fee policy that identifies a process by

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which to review and update fees on a periodic basis.

Treasurer Wanda Brown reminded the public that her weekly intern program starts Oct. 17, from 3:30 to 6:00pm. The program will provide students with an overview of city government, civic charter, resolutions and ordinances, as well as financial literacy concepts, such as maturity and FICO scores.

“How many know what Rule 72 is? It tells you how fast money matures and grows. They’ll be getting a lot of information that students typically do not get at high schools,” Brown said.

Leroy Fisher said he read that the old 5th Avenue Theatre on Manchester will become the future site for a church. He is concerned about parking. “I would suggest you make sure

resident parking around the church is not going to impact residents of the first district. I don’t know what could have been in the mind of people to buy such a property and have a church there with no place to park.”

Last week, Inglewood celebrated the opening of its new teen center.

But more needs to be done for our young people, according to Fisher, who wants the city to build a YMCA. It is a persistent issue for him. The library, Fisher said, is not the place for children to play ping pong.

“We had a Y here,” said Willie Agee in his public comments. “They sold it, I guess and they were going to build a YMCA on the southwest corner of Century and Prairie, but they wanted the city to buy the property. But they didn’t want the city to build anything. Had they invested

money themselves, they would have had it today.”

Councilmember Alex Padilla thanked the community and staff for coming out to his first District 2 Picnic on Sunday. He also announced a townhall meeting Saturday, October 19, from 10 to noon.

Councilmembers thanked the community for coming out to support the plethora of events which have occurred within the past few weeks—everything from block parties to Food Truck Friday.

Mayor Butts told a woman concerned about residents who don’t qualify for sound insulation, “We have not forgotten about (them). “It is a symbol of the progress we have made—overencouraging people (who qualify) to get their houses insulated—that’s progress.”

Pick up your copy of Inglewood Today at one of these locations: 1 Stop Mini-Mart, 420 E. Florence Ave. A-Man Inc., 101 La Brea Ave. Airport Gas, 501 Hillcrest St. Allstate, 2300 W. Manchester Bl. Bayou Grill, 1400 N. La Brea Ave. Boston Cream Donuts, 2576 La Brea Ave. Bourbon Street Fish & Grill, 601 S. Prairie Ave. Briarwood, 3500 Manchester Bl. Broadway Federal Bank, 170 N. Market St. Brolly Hut Barber Shop on 109th & Crenshaw Bruno’s Pizza, 450 E. Manchester Bl. Budda Market, 3753 Slauson (Rimpau) C&J Beauty Supply, 11252 Crenshaw Bl. Carlton Square, 8700 Carlton Centinela Hospital, 555 E. Hardy St. Chili’s, 3490 W. Century Bl. Chile Verde on Crenshaw Choice Berry, 599 1/2 S. La Brea Ave. City One Stop, 110 Queen St. Cranford Scott, M.D., 211 N. Prairie Ave. CVS Pharmacy, 222 N. Market St. Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen #1, 202 E. Manchester Bl. Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen #2, 3249 W. Century Bl. Edward Vincent Park Senior Ctr., 700 Warren Lane Fabulous Burger, 1315 Centinela Ave., Family Fish Market, 1300 Centinela Ave. Fiesta Martin Mexican Grill, 1330 N. La Brea Ave. Gin’s Liquor, 11001 Crenshaw Bl. Gonzales Northgate Market, 10801 Prairie Ave. Heart & Soul Grill, 128 N. Market St. Hollywood Park Casino, 1050 S. Prairie Ave. Inglewood Airport Area, 330 E. Queen St. Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave. Inglewood Community Police Ctr., Manchester/7th Ave. Inglewood City Hall, 1 West Manchester Bl. Inglewood Library, 101 W. Manchester Bl. Inglewood Meadows, 1 Locust St. Inglewood Park Mortuary, 3801 W. Manchester Bl. Inglewood Police Station, 1 West Manchester Bl. Inglewood Today, 949 S. La Brea Ave. Inglewood Unified School District, 401 S. Inglewood Ave. In the Kut Barber Shop on 109th & Crenshaw Jamba Juice, 5305 W. Centinela Ave. King Fish Market, 10901 Crenshaw Bl. KJLH Radio, 161 N. La Brea Ave. Ladera Physiotherapy, 409 S. La Brea Ave.

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ave you ever felt pushed aside as an Inglewood resident because of the bigness of L.A. It seems our “big brother” gets to have all the fun, notoriety and credit for everything. But the moment something goes wrong, Inglewood somehow becomes part of the story.

Enough negativity has been thrown our way out of pure proximity to L.A. When bad news happens, Inglewood somehow gets thrown into the story, even if it did not happen here. Yet, when something hugely positive and popular occurs, L.A. gets in on the act.

This is not necessarily a result of government officials, but it is the work of media. It’s easier to put every surrounding city into the big city box than give each one its own identity. Take football for instance. We now know Inglewood is being pursued by the NFL as a possible site to bring football back to the area.

If the owner of the Hollywood Park Tomorrow site decided to sell the property—and that’s a big if—the site would be reported as being in “Los Angeles” instead of Inglewood.

I read a story about the Eagles upcoming tour at the “Los Angeles” Forum and got a little indignant. The writer said the Forum was in Los Angeles, but “technically located in Inglewood,” which is really confusing.

We must do a better job of branding this city because we have worked so hard to get here.

We cannot allow all-consuming L.A. to take credit for every-

Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly thing. The good news is that enough positive things are happening in this city that no other city can take credit for. There is only one Forum and one Hollywood Park and both are in Inglewood. There is only one award winning Centinela Hospital.

Again, it is in Inglewood.

Throughout the years, while L.A. got all the attention, and it seemed Inglewood was being left behind, little did the world know it was only reinventing itself— preparing to take back the reigns as a leading American city. Like the story of the tortoise and the hare, we will not win every race, but really that is not the goal.

We are coming into our own, as evidenced by the NFL seeking us out. We obviously have something valuable to offer, or this would not be happening.

No longer should Inglewood feel like a stepchild. The City of Inglewood is clearly on the path to having it all. It is perfectly suited in size and strength to handle the success which is coming its way.

Inglewood May Get A New Football Stadium–Or Not (Continued from page 1) NFL to return to Los Angeles and a stadium built in Inglewood,” Mayor Butts said. “Recently, that interest has been revived and is gaining momentum. My response has been and continues to be that Inglewood is the premier site for a stadium. We are at the epicenter of 4 freeways, a mile from LAX, and centered between the Westside, the South Bay and Downtown Los Angeles.

“That being said, there has not been a sale of the land necessary to

build a stadium, so at this time, the Hollywood Park Tomorrow project is the only project on the table. If a purchase should be completed, I would evaluate any proposed project with the intent to bring the highest quality development for Inglewood.”

According to NationalFootballPost.com, the league likes the size of Hollywood Park. It believes there is more than ample room to house two teams as well as all corporate offices studios and even a Pro Football Hall of Fame on the same site.

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New Law Requires More Space for Cyclists

By Gabriela López de Dennis

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ov. Jerry Brown, Jr. announced on Monday that he has signed AB 1371, a bill authored by Assemblymember Steven C. Bradford (D-Inglewood) to require a passing distance of at least 3 feet between motorists and cyclists.

Bradford’s “Three Feet for Safety Act” that mandates that the distance be applied “between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator.”

“I sincerely thank the Governor for signing this commonsense measure to protect cyclists on our roads,” Bradford said. “When cars and bikes collide, it often turns to tragedy. This bill is a great reminder that we all have to work together to keep our roads safe for all users.”

The bill was sponsored by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, an avid cyclist who had a collision with a taxi and injured his arm in 2010.

Bradford’s original bill was a work of genius; subsequent amendments in committee of both chambers of the California legislature weakens the law, mostly to incor-

porate compromises that Brown deemed essential to guarantee his signature.

The most important compromise is the so-called “Part D exception,” which says: If the driver of a motor vehicle is unable to [pass more than three feet away from the cyclist] due to traffic or roadway conditions, the driver shall slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent, and may pass only when doing so would not endanger the safety of the operator of the bicycle, taking into account the size and speed of the motor vehicle and bicycle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility, and surface and width of the highway.

Still, cyclist and cycling advocate organizations statewide supported AB 1371 as a symbolic measure that recognizes the importance of taking increased care while driving around cyclists.

The law will take effect September 16, 2014. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 22 states currently have a minimum passing distance law on the books.

“Detained in the Desert” directed by Iliana Sosa. Adapted from Josefina López’s play by the same name.

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ounded in 1997 by producer, director, actor and activist Edward James Olmos, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, or LALIFF, returns this year for its 16th year as the premier Latino film festival in Hollywood, and happening at the TCL Chinese Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.

LALIFF’s mission is to showcase the diversity of emerging and established talent in Latino cinema and artistry by bringing new voices, blockbusters and personal stories told on film from all over the U.S., Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in one weekend. The festival kicks off with the Opening Night Presen-

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Majority of Patients Who Qualify for 3 Things Every Patient Should Know When Dealing with the Health-Care System Heart Treatment Do Not Receive It

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new study of patients who died of sudden cardiac arrest, a usually fatal condition that causes the heart to stop beating, shows the majority who qualified to receive potentially lifesaving treatment did not receive it.

Researchers led by Sumeet Chugh, MD, associate director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, examined medical records of 2,093 patients who died of sudden cardiac arrest and found that only 488 patients, or about 20 percent, were medically evaluated to see if they met the criteria to receive an implantable cardiac defibrillator, which can shock

a stopped heart into beating. Of those 488 patients, 92 were eligible to receive this treatment. However, further analysis showed that just 12 patients of those who were eligible received a defibrillator.

“That tells us that even people who meet the guidelines, for some reason, are not getting this therapy,” said Chugh, the Pauline and Harold Price Chair in Cardiac Electrophysiology. “The data show that most people aren’t screened for sudden cardiac arrest, but even when they are eligible, they still are not getting proper treatment.”

The analysis of data from the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study is published online by Circulation, the medical journal of the American Heart Association, and is scheduled to appear in the printed edition of the publication dated Oct.15, 2013.

“The purpose of guidelines is to deploy treatments in the right people,” Chugh said. “It’s not a question of more defibrillators or fewer, but a question of providing defibrillators

to the patients who need it the most.”

Guidelines are standards of treatment established by a consensus of medical experts. Additionally, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services establish criteria for which patients qualify for certain interventions, such as defibrillator implantation.

Currently, the guidelines call for patients to receive defibrillators if their heart’s ejection fraction— a measure of the heart’s ability to pump blood—is less than 35 percent. Of the 448 patients who did receive proper screening for sudden cardiac arrest, 304 or nearly 68 percent, were ineligible for a defibrillator because their ejection fraction was too high.

“The pumping function of the heart has to be weak to meet the defibrillator guidelines,” Chugh said. “Most of the people in our study don’t have a low ejection fraction, but they still died of sudden cardiac arrest, which leads me to suggest that we need to take another look at the guidelines.”

Although the general public often uses the terms “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, they are distinctly different medical conditions.

A heart attack is caused when there is a blockage, such as a blood clot, in one or more arteries of the heart, preventing the heart from receiving enough blood, resulting in damage to the heart muscle.

Sudden cardiac arrest, which accounts for half of all deaths caused by heart disease, is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat, called arrhythmia. Arrhythmia causes a disruption in the flow of blood to other organs throughout the body. Without treatment, the patient can die in seconds.

Chugh said more analysis is needed to determine why patients with low ejection fractions did not receive implantable defibrillators.

“Perhaps they had other health problems that drove the decisionmaking process, or possibly many didn’t have health insurance or access to care,” Chugh said. “It could be a variety of reasons.”

The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is internationally recognized for outstanding heart care built on decades of innovation and leading(Continued on page 8)

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ith 11,000 people becoming eligible for Medicare every day and an estimated 25 million Americans expected to gain health insurance through Obamacare on Jan. 1, access to doctors and hospitals will skyrocket.

And while that’s a positive, patient advocate Ruth Fenner Barash warns that the U.S. health care system is not the benevolent safety net many people believe it to be. It can be abusive, incompetent, callous toward patients – and worse.

“Patients and their loved ones cannot blindly turn themselves over to this massive, technology-based system and trust that it will care— or take care of them,” says Barash,

who shares her health-care experiences in a new book, “For Better or Worse: Lurching from Crisis to Crisis in America’s Medical Morass,” (http://forbetterorworsebook. com/). The cautionary tale traces the long death of her husband, Philip, through a medical journey fraught with mismanagement and excess, useless interventions and a sometimes complete disregard for pain—even when there was no hope of healing.

“We did experience some wonderful health-care professionals – brilliant, compassionate and helpful people – but they were not the rule,” says Barash. “I learned a great deal from our experience, and with so (Continued on page 8)

City Of Inglewood Citywide Yard Sale & Recycling Event October 5, 2013 7:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

FREE ADMISSION Clean out closets of unwanted treasures and earn some cash! Or come down to browse and maybe purchase a treasure that is new to you! Booths are available to Inglewood residents only. Proof of residency and a $40 registration fee is required. Residents can register at the Public Works Department on the 3rd floor in City Hall.

310-412-5333

Location: Hollywood Park Race Track Parking Lot Gate 2 South of Arbor Vitae

Reduce - Reuse Recycle A NON-PROFIT DONATION CENTER , DOCUMENT SHREDDING and E-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES WILL BE ON SITE

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When You Ignore Diabetes: Feet and Legs

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n an earlier article I wrote that diabetes is a disease that creeps up on you and before you know it, a person can be diagnosed with diabetes at quite a late stage. I had suggested that those in the high-risk group of getting diabetes should be prudent and look through their family history to find out whether any of their relations have or had this disease. Should any of their close relatives have diabetes, then the risk for that person is higher than a person without a family history of diabetes. This is due to the fact that diabetes is a hereditary disease.

In this article, I shall highlight the dangers of diabetes if left untreated and the possible consequences that may result. I know because I had first hand experience of it as I had seen both my parents, three of my aunts and an uncle suffer from diabetes, as well as myself. I am not sure about others, but even though I knew I am in the high-risk group, I refused to believe it until I was diagnosed as diabetic. I had early warning signs but failed to take precautions to avoid it.

Recently, while looking for more information on diabetes, I came across an article titled “Long-term Consequences of Diabetes” by Chris D. Meletis (see Townsend Letter. May 2009 i310 p54(7)).

The article estimated that 23.6 million people in the United States are diabetic. However, what is scary is that there are another 5.7 million

3 Things Every Patient Should Know (Continued from page 7) many people now gaining access to health care, I want others to benefit from what I’ve learned. You can navigate the system; you just have to know how.”

Barash offers these suggestions for patients and their loved ones, whether it’s a trip to the doctor for a checkup or a diagnosis of a catastrophic illness.

• Avoid the emergency room.

Emergency rooms were developed with the idea that few people would use them—most people would see their physician. But as health care costs rose, they became a primary care facility for those without insurance or the money to pay for services out of pocket.

“Patients and their families were not expected to spend a long time in the E.R.—presumably, they would be seen quickly and either admitted to the hospital or treated and released—so they’re not designed for comfort,” Barash says.

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people out there who are not diagnosed even though they are in the higher risk group. This is only for the United States, but what about other countries? What are the likely consequences that these people are likely to face when their conditions are left untreated? This also serves as a warning to those who are already diagnosed as diabetic, but for reasons known only to them, refuse to follow-up with the necessary treatment.

So what are the possible consequences of someone who ignores their diabetic condition? Firstly, a diabetic has to be aware of what diabetes can do to a person’s legs and feet, as it will affect their mobility. Should there be any wound or injury on the legs or feet, do not think that it can heal by itself. Even if you should self-medicate, my advice is to be careful. Or if there is a small wound, do not even think that it can be ignored. It takes a long time for an injury or wound to heal for a diabetic, no matter how small the wound or injury is. I strongly suggest that medical help be sought immediately. Seek professional medical advice and do not selfmedicate unless medical help is not available. But once medical help is available, ensure that you inform the medical professional of your wound or injury.

Like I said, wounds and injuries

on a diabetic take a longer time to heal. If not properly taken care of, the condition may worsen and the consequence is possible amputation. In one of my articles, I had mentioned that my late aunt did not take care of her leg that resulted in an amputation. Nearer home,

“They’ve become very crowded, especially in cities, and patients might wait for hours sitting in hard plastic chairs in the waiting room.

For someone who’s sick or injured, this can be torture.”

Sick people usually are not isolated, so waiting rooms also teem with germs, she notes.

• Be skeptical—question everything. Too often, we take the first thing we’re told as gospel, Barash says. “If you have the luxury of time, take some of that time to think things through, to research and get second opinions,” she says.

Research your physician’s connections. When you’re referred to a specialist, ask why that particular person. If you live in an area with a large academic community, ask around about the physicians and health-care providers with the best reputations. Who has the most experience in a particular niche?

Who’s doing the most promising research? How many times have you performed this procedure and what is your success rate?

• Ask what it costs—no matter who’s paying. Our health-care system is absurd in the number of useless consultations, diagnostic procedures and interventions it foists on patients, Barash says. Whether our hospital bills are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, or we’re paying a portion ourselves, we must all include cost in our discussions with health-care providers. “Part of the blame for having the most expensive health-care system in the world goes to us, the individuals, who don’t question purchases or shop for prices as we would for groceries, clothing, or furniture,” Barash says.

“If a test or consultation is ordered, understand why. Is it really necessary? You can say no!”

Finally, Barash says, we all must come to terms with the fact that death is a given. “My husband’s problem, and the problem many of us may be doomed to face, is the seemingly endless getting there—a dying we don’t want.”

Ruth Fenner Barash studied philosophy at City College of New

my own mother, who was also diabetic, had a small ulcer (wound) on her ankle. We knew the danger of an ulcer and brought her to see a doctor. However, the ulcer just got bigger and refused to heal properly, even with medical help. She had the ulcer for almost 2-months before her death. So be careful and do not dismiss any wounds, no matter how slight it may seem to you. Take good care of your feet

and legs, as they are valuable to you and allow you to be mobile.

Don’t live with regret; take care of your feet and legs now.

To care for your feet make sure that you have proper footwear.

Also, wear padded socks to protect it further. As for your legs, wear pants to protect them. In other words, be properly attired to ensure protection for both your legs and feet.

Another measure is to check the sole of your feet, if possible, every night. What should you look for? Ensure there are no cracked heels as it can possibly lead to small wounds that may go unnoticed. Use a good cream to repair the cracked heels. Also look out for any signs of wounds. If you are not able to examine it closely, have someone check it for you. This is one of the simplest self-checks that you can do. Do not let laziness prevent you from carrying out this check. You will be thankful that you had done it as you can detect problems early and seek medical attention.

Tom YC is a trainer by profession. His motto is, “Gain new information to scale new heights.”

He suffers from diabetes and other diseases. Realizing that the available information on diabetes can be difficult for the layman to understand, he came up with his own one-stop website on diabetes at http://www.inforichweb.com.

York and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. In 1958, she met and married Philip Barash, a private practice attorney. She went on to work in public relations and real estate, served education and civic organizations at the executive level, and taught art in various media. Her long marriage was a “harmonious adventure” despite the couple’s treacherous journey through the health-care system.

Her husband died in 2012.

Patients Who Qualify for Heart Treatment (Continued from page 7) edge research. From cardiac imaging and advanced diagnostics to surgical repair of complex heart problems to the training of the heart specialists of tomorrow and research that is deepening medical knowledge and practice, the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is known around the world for excellence and innovations.

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LA Minority Biz Center Receives Additional Federal Funding

ast month, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center is receiving $625,000 in additional funding to expand its outreach efforts to Southern California’s minorityowned businesses.

“Our goal at MBDA has always been to expand the Agency’s reach, expertise and resources to serve as many minority-owned businesses as possible through the MBDA Business Center proThe Los Angeles Business Cengram,” said David A. Hinson, ter is operated by the University of MBDA National Director.

Southern California (USC) in part-

ter provides procurement assistance, business training, financing assistance, and business consulting.

The MBDA, which was founded by the Nixon administration in 1969 to promote the growth and competitiveness of the nation’s minority-owned businesses, also funds Business Centers in Fresno, Riverside, and San Jose, though these locations did not receive supplemental investments.

For more information about the MBDA Business nership with the City of Los Ange- Center Los Angeles, visit http:// les, Mayor’s Office of Economic & www.mbdalosangeles.org/index.

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Community Financial Resource Center Celebrates the Unveiling and First Annual SoLA Business and Economic Forecast

Pepperdine University Black Alumni Council Proudly Presents the 1st Annual “BAC Sound Investment” Scholarship Concert

Focused on Business, Jobs, Housing and the Economy

A Special Evening Benefitting African American Students at Pepperdine University

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s part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Los Angeles Community Reinvestment Committee dba Community Financial Resource Center (CFRC) will host the Unveiling and First Annual SoLA Business and Economic Forecast scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2013. The event will take place at the CFRC headquarters at 4060 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. The program will feature the unveiling of the organization’s new corporate identity and brand signage and the first annual business and economic forecast to propose solutions for the economic future of the South Los Angeles community.

Guest presenters will include Los Angeles 9th District Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. Invited guests include Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. The Board of Directors of the CFRC cordially invites the community, funders, clients, volunteers, families and friends to be their guests at this historical event, announcing a brand new name and new pathways to success.

“We are excited about our new journey and brand identity,” said CFRC President and Chief Executive Offi-

cer Forescee Hogan-Rowles. “This event will celebrate the accomplishments of the past two decades and mark the beginning of the future of RISE Financial Pathways.”

The program will begin with a complimentary continental breakfast (9:30 am to 10:30 am), followed by the Unveiling and Business and Economic Forecast (10:00 am to 12:00 pm), and conclude with a “Taste of Microenterprise”— CFRC’s Micro Entrepreneur’s Food Sampling and Vendor Faire. The event is free and open to the public.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at events@bellamypr.com or call (213) 673-1433. Corporate sponsorships are available. For more information contact Malanna Marioneaux at 323-846-1478 or malanna@cfrcla.org.

About Community Financial Resource Center (CFRC) AT YOUR SERVICE SINCE 1992 – CFRC offers comprehensive and innovative ways to build wealth for historically underserved residents and small business owners in South L.A. and across L.A. County. The organization pro(Continued on page 10)

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he Pepperdine University Black Alumni Council (BAC) will host the first annual “BAC SOUND INVESTMENT” scholarship concert on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The event will take place at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach (700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The goal of the event is to raise scholarship funds for African American students at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

The benefit concert will feature a live performance by music aficionado Derek Bordeaux, with a special performance by Princeton Parker.

For more than 35 years, Bordeaux has performed in Southern California and Las Vegas, becoming one of the most sought-after artists for his sultry renditions of Motown classics, Jazz, R&B and Blues standards, including an amazing rendition of Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much.”

In addition to the soulful and smooth sounds of Bourdeaux, participants may reconnect with fellow alumni, family and friends, while supporting a great cause. Hors

d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served; raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the evening from Delta Airlines, The Parking Spot and more.

“It is with great pride that the BAC supports the African American students and community at Pepperdine University’s business school,” said BAC Chairman Charles Franklin. “As a Pepperdine graduate, I know first-hand the quality of education students receive and the opportunities that follow. We would appreciate the support of everyone who understands the importance of providing assistance to current and prospective students.”

Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. A portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible. All net proceeds will go towards the scholarship endowment fund to educate African American students at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

For more information and to purchasetickets,pleasevisittheeventwebsite at http://www.cvent.com/events/ sound-investment-benefit-concert/ event-summary-240a54d5a8064d50b00cb54c23e09d24.aspx.

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LEGAL NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 183496 The following Person is doing business as: 1. Sangita Stone Music Publishing 2. Earthenware Records Located at: 2851 W. 120th St., Ste E 360 Hawthorne, CA 90250 Registered owner: Do What You Love Productions, LLC 2851 W. 120th St., Ste E 360, Hawthorne, CA 90250 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 3, 2013.

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About the Pepperdine University Black Alumni Council (BAC) The Black Alumni Council (BAC) at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management was established in 2010 by founding Chairman Ronald A. Berryman. The purpose of the BAC is to provide scholarships, advocacy, support and networking opportunities for black students and alumni; create an identity and an enhanced sense of cohesiveness among this ethnic group; and recognize the achievements and contributions that Graziadio School black alumni have made in the community, nation and universe. The BAC hosts, sponsors and promotes a variety of events to offer its members opportunities for networking and continued learning.

vides commercial lending opportunities— including micro loans, peer lending and small business loans— along with business training, asset development programs, and banking programs. Serving over 100,000 low income clients since its inception as a non-profit in 1992, our programs have resulted in over $10.2 million in direct loans to businesses and over 3000 jobs created and or retained. The transformative power of our services—combined with its clients’ enterprise and hard work—improves the financial standing of individuals, launches and sustains small businesses, and generates economic activity that strengthens entire neighborhoods.

neurial spirit that runs in the family. And thanks to homeschooling, the Penns were better able to customize their daughter’s education toward problem solving and crafting creative business ideas.

“We’ve always encouraged Maya to make her own decisions at a young age,” Deidre says. “We want to give her a sense of independence.”

So far, so good. Though she works on the business just part time, Maya’s Ideas is on track to bring in about $55,000 in sales this year.

She also vows to give away 10 percent of her profits to Atlanta-area charities. Penn, whose company is profitable, Inglewood May Get A has donated $4,000 along New Football Stadium– with many volunteer hours.

Or Not Not every kid will be af(Continued from page 5) forded the flexibility in their schedules to be able to be According to all the sourc- homeschooled and run a busies, Oakland, San Diego, St. ness. But Penn is a testament Louis and Jacksonville are to the times that are among us. free to relocate after the 2014 There are no more excuses for season. Whether they actu- laziness. There are no more ally do so is another story. excuses for not being able to Talk of yet another NFL properly study for an exam, site brings us back to Farmers Field, the site proposed Who Is Hardest Hit by for downtown L.A. It ap- the Shutdown? pears that the deal has fallen (Continued from page 2) through, at least for now. Obamacare, which will take Some cynics even doubt that full effect in January 2014, it was ever going to happen, making healthcare more afclaiming it’s just a ploy for fordable for millions of uninbig investors to get perks and sured families. White House press secretary Jay Carney tax cuts from city officials.

How serious is Inglewood said sharply that Obama “will about bringing football here? not offer concessions to ReIt wouldn’t be the first time publicans in exchange for not a major sports franchise has tanking the economy.”

Not surprising, governcalled Inglewood home. Let us not forget that the Fabu- ment workers and the poor lous Forum is where the are likely to be hit the hardest.

L.A. Lakers and L.A. Kings “Essential” employees like played for so many years. active-duty service members, With the reopening, why not scientists posted to the Interbring major sports back too? national Space Station, mine inspectors for the Department of Labor, and Secret Service agents will continue to work, many without pay. The memShe Does It All! (Continued from page 1) started out designing ribbon headbands for family friends at only 8 years old.

“I started my business out of curiosity,” says Penn, who runs the online shop Maya’s Ideas. The company has since expanded to include a line of handcrafted accessories and clothing made from eco-friendly materials like recycled fabrics and organic cotton.

Penn’s mother Deidre and father John, taught the younger Penn to sew and served as examples of the entrepre-

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and there are no more excuses why young blacks and Latinos can’t manifest new realities that are enriched with wealth and prosperity. It takes strong discipline, which is instilled by the parents at home, and an imaginative mind. As parents, we need to try and continue to allow our children’s minds to expand and absorb the vast amounts of information that is readily at our finger tips today.

Expose our young children to art, plays, silent films, different genres of music, and eat food from different cultures.

Penn is not the first young entrepreneur, but she is part of an ever expanding trend of younger, smarter, faster, business men and women. Hey, Thomas Edison felt unchallenged with school and took his brilliance and invented some of the most innovative technology of his day.

Hr founded one of the most powerful companies in the world, General Electric. Salute to Maya Penn for tapping into her brilliance at such an early age. bers of Congress creating the mess are considered essential, but will receive their paychecks. Federal funds will not be available for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which provides food benefits and clinical services. However, according to the US Department of Agriculture, food stamp recipients would still receive their benefits through the SNAP program.

“Republicans are gambling with the American economy to make an ideological point.

Each day this shutdown continues risks further irreparable damage to our financial system, our economy and our middle class. It must end now,” Waters said.

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Dates in October The Hollywood Black Film Festival Returns This Weekend Only

Tanya Kersey, Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) launched the 2013 season at the W Hotel, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., in Hollywood, CA. The festival, which opened Oct. 2 with the film “Winnie Mandela” (starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard), will run through Sunday, Oct. 6. All films will be screened around the corner at the Montalban Theater, 1615 Vine Street.

HBFF offers an exciting line up of films, panels, panelists and festivities for movie goers with diverse interests.

Attendees can look forward to free events, including the “Beauty Lounge,” Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, 11:00AM -5:00PM. Guests with all access passes will enjoy complimentary mini¬services by some of Hollywood’s hottest hair stylists, makeup artist, eyebrow artists, lash specialists and nail artists.

For more information on the 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival, and to see a full line up of events, visit www.hbff.org.

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Continued from page 6) such as David Henrie’s Catch, documentary films like Nicole Karsin’s We Women Warriors (Tejiendo Sabiduría), a free 25th anniversary screening of Ramon Menendez’s Stand & Deliver, and workshops, musical and arts events.

This internationally renowned festival attracts and unites film enthusiasts from a culturally diverse audience from the Los Angeles community, as well as industry executives and Hollywood celebrities.

The Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Science validates the festival’s films’ excellence by recognizing LALIFF as a qualifying festival for the Academy’s Short Film Category for the Oscar® race. LALIFF and the Academy’s Film Archive have also established the LALIFF Collection where Latino films are preserved and available for free viewing to the public. For more information on LALIFF, festival schedule and how to attend please visit Latinofilm.org or call (323) 446-2770.

Domestic Violence Month Kicks Off with Celebrity PSA Campaign (Continued from page 2)

General Holder,” said actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, who directed the PSA. “And if that wasn’t enough, directing the NO MORE PSAs was a dream come true. Society continues to misplace shame and blame on survivors. That has to end. What we saw during the filming, brave and strong and authentic person after person, was people standing up for each other, for the people they love, for their partners, wives, husbands, children, friends, mothers and fathers, for people they’ve never met, for themselves.

I was just moved beyond words. NO MORE fills me with confidence and renewed determination.”

Over 40 celebrities, including actor Blair Underwood, participated in the campaign.

The NO MORE PSAs can be viewed at www.nomore.org/psas.

Anyone can follow the conversation

The NO MORE PSA The new, celebrity-driven NO MORE PSA is part of a three-year campaign being unveiled to the public that directly addresses the silence and inaction of Americans on these critical issues. The PSA will roll out across the country in local and national markets via print, broadcast, online and outdoor advertising, in movie theaters across the country, and in major airports and medical facilities. It is endorsed by the Ad Council and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

“Being a part of NO MORE from the beginning has been a great privilege, especially the launch in Washington DC, where I got to stand with Vice President Biden and Attorney

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Community Music Day The first Saturday of each month the Ladera Music Academy will host a FREE Community Music Day event open to the public. This is an opportunity for parents and students to explore the world of music in the following ways:

Ongoing Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave., (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www. lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required.

• Learn about musical instruments • Learn about different music styles • Children learn a song to either sing, play, or drum • Families interact with music with their child • See special performances • Parents learn how to advocate for their child’s music educaBingo Games tion Operation 3801 hosts Bingo every Music Day will be held from Sunday afternoon from 1:30 p.m.

10am to 1pm at the Ladera Music to 6:00 p.m. We are a drug and alAcademy, 4912 W Slauson Ave- cohol free environment. We are a nue, Los Angeles, CA 90056. For non-profit looking for your support. more information, contact Tanitra Cost is $1 per game. Anyone menFlenaugh at (310) (310) 562-1169, tioning BlackNLA will get 5 free tanitraflenaugh@gmail.com, or vis- games. Located at the Bingo Hall, it the website at http://www.socal- 3801 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, finemusic.com.

CA. For more information, contact Jimmy Jam, 323-777-2422, jimmyjam@vel.net.

California Science Center Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Endeavour’s Arrival (Continued from page 3) Endeavour Fest Astronaut Presentations Astronauts and NASA scientists will share stories of their experiences in a series of brief presentations Friday, October 11 - Sunday, October 13: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. daily (school groups must reserve in advance).

A Record-Breaking Attendance Since the shuttle display opened in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion on October 30, 2012, nearly 2.7 million guests have visited the Science Center—over one million more than the previous year—including the record of than 21,000 visitors in a single day. Guests also broke all-time Science Center attendance records for the months of July and August 2013.

Admission to Endeavour Fest is free however timed tickets will be required to visit the Space Shuttle on Twitter throughout the week, at hashtag #NOMOREexcuses, where celebrities, experts and advocates will promote and share updates on the PSA launch.

The NO MORE PSAs are available at no cost to non-profit organizations, universities and corporations across the country to co-brand and increase support in their local

Endeavour exhibit. Advance purchase online is highly recommended to avoid long lines at the Box Office. Please visit our website www.californiasciencecenter.org or call (213) 744-2019 to make a reservation.

Government Shut-down Impact If the government shut-down continues through Oct. 11, the subsequent lack of funding to NASA will preclude their participation in Endeavour Fest. This means that NASA will not be able to provide exhibits or displays for the event and the NASA scientist presentations will be canceled. However the Science Center will still hold a celebration with astronaut talks, educational activities, and screenings of “Three Nights, Three Days,” and will launch the Red Bull Stratos Exhibit. The SpaceX Dragon will still be on display. For updated information please check the California Science Center website at www.californiasciencecenter.org. communities for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and services. Many will begin using the PSAs locally beginning this fall, (see a list here <http://www.nomore. org/nomorepsalaunch/> ). Visit the website at http://www.nomore.org/ to learn what you can do to end domestic violence.

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