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Participant Media’s Social Action Campaign for Contagion Will Immerse Audiences into the World of Pandemics and Real-Life Virus Hunters

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the goal of raising awareness through popular entertainment, Participant Media’s Social Action Campaign for Contagion will provide audiences with a window into the world of pandemics—their history, the people who have dedicated their lives to studying them, and what precautions the average person can take to protect themselves and their loved ones. Kicking off August 31 and tied to the upcoming thriller Contagion, from Warner Bros

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Southern California Edison Celebrates its 9th Annual Black History Month Event

IRWINDALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SCE hosts its 9th Annual Black History Month celebration at its Customer Technology Application Center (CTAC) in Irwindale.

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This week’s on-sales: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Janet Jackson and more

LA Times Pop and Hiss — Thu Jan 20 00:20:18 UTC 2011 A list of upcoming concerts across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses. Empire Polo Club Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon and Kanye West, April 15-17 (Fri.) OC Fair MUSINK Festival, March 4-6..

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This week’s on-sales: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Janet Jackson and more

Former Kings goalie Vachon is honor bound

The Daily Breeze Sports — Sat Jan 15 08:38:38 UTC 2011 Rogie Vachon won’t have to drive far to be the guest of honor at Staples Center tonight when the Kings host the Edmonton Oilers. That in itself gives him a singular place in the history of the franchise. Vachon’s goaltending prowess first made him famo…

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‘Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art’ Features Work by Keith Haring, Spencer Tunick, Shepard Fairey and Banksy

‘Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art’ Features Work by Keith Haring, Spencer Tunick, Shepard Fairey and Banksy — Sat Jan 08 16:00:00 UTC 2011 With all the controversy surrounding last month’s Blu-Jeffrey Deitch mural imbroglio at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Geffen Contemporary and serious talk of British street’s artist Banksy’s chances of an Oscar nomination for his documentary “Exit T… about: Academy Award artist Banksy Barry McGee Books Brooklyn Bridge co-curator and co-founder David Zwirner Gallery editor Ethel Seno Exit Through the Gift Shop Gordon Matta-Clark Graffiti Jeffrey Deitch Keith Haring Liesl Bradner Marc Schiller Martin Luther MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art’s Geffen Contemporary New York City Oscar Philippe Petit Sara Schiller Shepard Fairey Spencer Tunick Wooster Collective at: World Trade Center

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‘Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art’ Features Work by Keith Haring, Spencer Tunick, Shepard Fairey and Banksy

CSULB Student Makes History with Trifecta of Scholarships

CSULB Student Makes History with Trifecta of Scholarships — Thu Jan 06 18:00:35 UTC 2011 A student in the Master of Arts in Global Logistics (MAGL) program at Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) has earned three merit-based scholarships from the Port of Long Beach, Los Angeles Transportation Club and Council of Supply Chain Management Professiona…

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Long Beach Municipal Airport Terminal’s History

Long Beach Municipal Airport Terminal’s History — Sun Dec 19 18:30:00 UTC 2010 Prior to the construction of a 150-acre airport in 1923, pilots could be seen taking off and landing on the long strand of beach or on a sand and dirt field near American Avenue (now Long Beach Boulevard) and Bixby Road — Chateau Thierry Flying Field …

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Disney’s Tangled Passes $100 Million in Domestic Box Office Receipts

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disney’s 50th animated feature film, Tangled, passed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office today. Tangled, which began its theatrical run over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, becomes the 68th title in the history of The Walt Disney Studios to reach this milestone. In addition, Tangled is the only film this year to earn an A+ CinemaScore, the highest rating to be given by moviegoing audiences.

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Disney’s Tangled Passes $100 Million in Domestic Box Office Receipts

Fernando and beyond: The history of Latino baseball in L.A. that laid some groundwork for ‘Fernandomania’

Fernando and beyond: The history of Latino baseball in L.A. that laid some groundwork for ‘Fernandomania’ — Sat Oct 23 09:00:06 UTC 2010 From the Latino Baseball History Project The nine Pena brothers, with their father, back row in the Orioles jersey, who played for the East L.A

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Fernando and beyond: The history of Latino baseball in L.A. that laid some groundwork for ‘Fernandomania’

Jim Watterson to be Honored as Contemporary History Maker

Jim Watterson to be Honored as Contemporary History Maker — Mon Sep 20 11:53:56 UTC 2010   Jim Watterson James R.  Watterson, who has played a leading role as a supporter/advisor/and benefit organizer extraordinare for the region’s arts/cultural institutions, and community-based charities, will be recognized as the 2010 Contemporary Histor… about: advisor COVER: Right Director Jeannette O’Malley Giving Back History James R Watterson Jim Watterson Jim Watterson James Los Angeles Pasadena Museum Pasadena Museum of History PMH Executive Director Your Great Event at: Casa Pasadena Symphony Your Great Event Descanso Gardens FIDM Museum of Latin American Art Armory Center for the Arts Pasadena Playhouse

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