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A moving story, a bouncing baby, a happy ending. Off-Ramp for March 22, 2014
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A moving story, a bouncing baby, a happy ending. Off-Ramp for March 22, 2014

A Disney artist uses a mattress to save a falling baby. When will Spotify, Pandora, and the rest start profiting songwriters? Female impressionists!
Film and television star Kristen Bell, at KPCC's Mohn Broadcast Center on February 27, 2014. The movie version of "Veronica Mars" opens March 14.
Film and television star Kristen Bell, at KPCC's Mohn Broadcast Center on February 27, 2014. The movie version of "Veronica Mars" opens March 14.
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A Disney artist uses a mattress to save a falling baby. When will Spotify, Pandora, and the rest start profiting songwriters? Female impressionists!

New YouTube series 'The Impression Guys' includes a rare breed: female impressionists
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John Rabe talks with the cast of "The Impression Guys," a YouTube series that also includes two female impressionists who say their ranks are growing.
A story with bounce: Disney artist catches baby falling from window
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When Konrad Lightner saw a baby dangerously close to a third-story window, he just happened to have a mattress with him. You can guess what happened next.
Eureka! Huntington opens Archimedes exhibit with old text and new puzzle
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He ran naked through the streets yelling “Eureka.” He was the greatest thinker of ancient times. Now Archimedes is at the Huntington, with ancient wisdom and a new puzzle.
Beverly Hills Centennial: 5 things you probably didn't know about the history of 90210
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This year, Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years of cityhood. But how did Beverly Hills get to be the upscale paradise it is today?
How will songwriters fare in a world of Spotify and Pandora?
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Songwriters are a crucial part of L.A.'s music industry, but as the consumer appetite for online streaming grows, will they still be able to make a living?