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“Me and my mother were discussing ways to give back and came up with the concept”

Donda West, mother of Kanye West and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, has died, a spokesman for the rapper said. via The Journal Times

Walt Disney Co., the Burbank, Calif., entertainment giant, will partner with Softbank Corp., the Japanese telecom- and Internet-services provider, to offer cellular-phone services in Japan, a person familiar ... via Fox News

“It's interesting to meet fellow writers”

"OJ's in court today and I'm standing here. I don't want to be here. I want to be in there, doing my job." Joe Medeiros nods at the hulk of the NBC building in Burbank, Los Angeles, outside which he and a ... via Guardian Unlimited

“On that day, let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, on foreign shores to preserve our heritage . - . - . - . ”

EDITORIAL: Regardless of political stance, thank our veterans Our veterans know sacrifice well. via Burbank Leader

“To me, that's a clear indication of what's been happening all along, which is, support the airport at all costs even to the detriment of the community.”

' City Community Development Director Susan Georgino has approved a plan to build a baggage facility at Bob Hope Airport, officials announced Wednesday. via Glendale News-Press

“I think it's very important we settle that as quickly as possible, because it has a tremendous economic impact on our state.”

Actresses Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wanda Sykes protest in support of striking Hollywood writers outside of the Warner Brothers studio in Burbank, California on November 5, 2007. via FOX16.com

“GIS is more than simply producing the standard operating maps utilities have been so used to dealing with”

Learn How the Companies Use GIS in Every Aspect of Business to Save Time and Money Redlands, California-- Utilities provide the electric and gas that produce the energy required to run businesses, cook food, ... via GISCafe

“We would hope that we'll be able to find a way to settle this difference and settle the strike before there's damage done to the business or, by the way, to the community that we operate in”

The entrance to Disney corporate headquarters in Burbank, Calif. is seen in this Feb. via Kansas.com

“Everyone must be thin, athletic, fit; wardrobe will be form-fitting”

If you've been teased all your life for having a long neck, large head, bug eyes, or other unusual facial features, step forward. via NZ Herald

“There's a feeling that if they don't do something right away, in the first couple days, then we as an industry are going to be settling in for a long, long work stoppage.”

Industry Experts Predict the Writers' Strike Could Wear on for Months Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus , star of the Warner Bros. via ABC News

The hotel's design respects the aesthetic and functional importance to Burbank of its prime location, which neighbors Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros, NBC, DreamWorks SKG and Nickelodeon studios. via PR-inside.com

“This can be a very lucrative field, but also incredibly insecure for all of the artists, writers, actors and directors.”

Writers were back on the picket lines Wednesday after their strike forced at least eight prime-time shows, including the popular NBC sitcom "The Office," to halt production. via KVML

“Jay seemed pumped up about the electric technology and how durable and reliable it is”

Tonight Show host Jay Leno has gotten attention lately for his cooperation with GM on the turbine powered EcoJet concept last year and more recently an E85-powered Corvette . via AutoblogGreen

“Find the cause and you have the cure.”

On Saturday, Nov. 3, residents of our city visited the open house sponsored by the city of Pasadena Police Air Operations Unit. via Whittier Daily News

“I'm here because without good writing it's hard to improvise your way through life.”

Jim Cooper is like many of the thousands of writers who began their strike Monday at 14 Los Angeles area studios: The father of 5-year-old triplets did not want to strike but felt there was no other option. via Burbank Leader

“This confirms what we've thought all along about this project”

In a bid of support to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, an airport design firm has backed a new baggage-screening facility that critics contend violates Burbank's development agreement. via Burbank Leader

“We write the story-a, Eva Longoria”

Production of the hit show "Desperate Housewives" and at least six sitcoms filmed before live audiences will be halted as a result of the writers strike - developments that raised the stakes Tuesday in the ... via The Florida Times-Union

“The chemistry between us is just really awesome!”

Cosmosquad. L-R: Christopher Maloney, Shane Gaalaas and Jeff Kollman. Heralded Southern California metal fusioneers Cosmosquad, featuring acclaimed guitarist Jeff Kollman , Canadian drummer Shane Gaalaas , and ... via Modern Guitars Magazine

A member of the once-powerful Vineland Boyz gang, who admitted his involvement in the 2003 murder of a teenage girl and other crimes to avoid the death penalty, was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison.

In handing down the life term for 22-year-old Javier Covarrubias of Sun Valley, U.S. District Judge John Walter called the young man's crimes "most heinous and most despicable."

Covarrubias sat stoically, rocking back and forth in his chair at times, as his sentence was handed down. Read more

“But you know what? I support them”

Some famous supporters stopped by picket lines today to show their support for Hollywood writers. via The Record