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Former chief executive of Pasadena-based Avery Dennison Corp. dies
Charles Miller, the former chief executive and president of the board of Pasadena-based Avery Dennison Corp., died in his Pasadena home Nov. 23, the company announced Wednesday.He was 83. Miller, who suffered from complications of emphysema, spent 47...Tags: Rose Bowl Game, Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance, Avery Dennison Corporation, Companies and Corporations
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Ron Kaye: Big city, small city
This tale of two treasures of the greater Los Angeles area — two National Historic Landmarks, two venerable stadiums built at the same time 90 years ago — says a lot about the role of politics and leadership in determining the fate of our...Tags: Rose Bowl Game, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, National Football League, Football
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Gymnast vaults into fashion
CENTRAL GLENDALE — Hundreds of young fans gathered Saturday at the Glendale Galleria for a chance to meet Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Nastia Liukin. "We thought it would be really cool to get her autograph and see her," said 14-year-old...Tags: Human Interest, JC Penney Company Inc., Awards and Prizes, Gymnastics, Sports
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Briefly In Business
Panera the setting for chamber event The Glendale Chamber of Commerce will host its Network A.M. event Wed., Dec. 22, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. at Panera Bread, 300 North Brand Blvd. Network and learn how to increase business relationships. For more...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Internists, Personal Service, Panera Bread Company, Glendale (Los Angeles, California)
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Second String: Putting Glendale on the fighting map
"What would be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're a champion." — Rocky Marciano One could likely trace them all the way back to Armenia. Now they extend into North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Pasadena and Encino. They...Tags: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Featherweight Boxing, Rocky Marciano, Boxing, Arts
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Central grad wins state title in the javelin throw
Special to this NewspaperPrior to last weekend’s California Community College Athletic Association championship, Angel Sifuentes had never broken the 40-meter mark in the javelin throw. That all changed as the Central Union High grad and current Cerritos College freshman... -
Deal clears way for U.S. to bid for Olympics again
When historians of such things seek the moment the U.S. Olympic Committee found a way to forge the Thursday agreement that put the U.S. back in the game as a potential Olympic Games host, they need look no further than Oct. 7, 2009. It was five days...Tags: Corporate Officers, NBC (tv network), Sports Organizations, Media Industry, International Olympic Committee
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Laguna's Dries will compete at Olympic Games in London
No amount of preparation could ready Annika Dries for the announcement. On May 17, the former Laguna Beach High girls' water polo standout realized a lifelong dream when she was one of 13 athletes named to the USA Olympic women's water polo team that...
Tags: Jay Leno, Science, Water Polo, College Sports, Cancer
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Deal to mend fences with IOC caps marathon effort by USOC's Probst
When historians of such things seek the moment the U.S. Olympic Committee found a way to forge the agreement Thursday that put the U.S. back in the game as a potential Olympic Games host, they need look no further than Oct. 7, 2009. It was five days...Tags: Corporate Officers, Chicago Tribune, Sports Organizations, Media Industry, Philip Hersh
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Michelle Beadle leaving ESPN for "Access Hollywood" and NBC Sports Group
Groller's CornerESPN personality Michelle Beadle, the co-host with Colin Cowherd on the "Sports Nation," has left the worldwide leader for a new multi-platform agreement that includes on-air duties for “Access Hollywood” and the NBC Sports Group. NBC is... -
Digest: UMBC's Hussein qualifies for Olympics in 200 IM
Swimming UMBC's Hussein qualifies for Olympics UMBC junior Mohamed Hussein took first place, broke the Egyptian national record and qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in the 200-meter individual medley Sunday afternoon at the Auburn...Tags: Baseball, Physical Fitness and Exercise, University of Maryland Baltimore County, New England Revolution, Colonial Athletic Association
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United offers chance to win tickets to 2012 Olympic Games
United Airlines is giving away three grand prizes including airfare, hotel and entry tickets to the 2012 Olympic Games in London in its ”Fly Me to London” sweepstakes running through Wednesday. Winners will have the chance to cheer on the U....
Tags: U.S. Olympic Team, United Air Lines, 2012 Olympics Games, Facebook
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