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Barbara is the Editor-in-Chief for the Directory of Burbank, as well as Directory of Pasadena and Directory of Glendale. We think coffee is the only thing that keeps her going! Want to connect? Follow her on Twitter or FriendFeed. As a semi-professional photographer, Barbara also runs the Directory of Digital Photography with resources listings and a blog with photography tips and tutorials.

EPA Awards $25M in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions
July 24, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
EPA Awards $25M in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions

SAN FRANCISCO – In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people of California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $25,403,971 million to replace, repower and retrofit engines in buses, heavy-duty trucks, locomotives, agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles, and…

Sinclair Broadcast Group on Verge of Bankruptcy
July 23, 2009 – 9:21 am | No Comment
Sinclair Broadcast Group on Verge of Bankruptcy

Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., which is controlled by David Smith and his family and operates 58 television stations, said if it can’t restructure its heavy debt load it will have to file for bankruptcy. …

New Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Film Begins Shooting
July 22, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
New Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Film Begins Shooting

Principal photography has begun on Universal and Working Title’s Paul, written by and starring British actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The film is shooting in New Mexico.
Directed by Greg Mottola, Paul tells the story …

Come Out & Dance With Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats
July 21, 2009 – 11:49 am | No Comment
Come Out & Dance With Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats

Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats is a versatile eight-piece band that plays classic Big Band Swing, Blues, Jump Blues, Jive, Oldies, Boogie Woogie, Rockabilly, and 40s & 50s Rhythm & Blues. Join Flattop Tom …

Federal Deficit Breaks $1 trillion Mark
July 20, 2009 – 9:44 am | No Comment
Federal Deficit Breaks $1 trillion Mark

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months into the fiscal year, the federal deficit has topped $1 trillion for the first time ever. The imbalance is intensifying fears about higher interest rates and inflation, and already pressuring …

MGM in ‘Full Compliance’ with Debt Requirements
July 17, 2009 – 9:30 am | No Comment
MGM in ‘Full Compliance’ with Debt Requirements

In a move that may reassure skeptics, MGM has announced it’s in “full compliance” with all requirements on its substantial debt. The studio made the announcement Wednesday, asserted that a certification of compliance was included …