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Letter from LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Dear Mayor Emanuel, On Saturday, I received a letter regarding the 2013 NHL Western Conference Championship between the Los Angeles Kings, the reigning NHL Champions, and whatever team it is that they will outskate, outhustle and outscore on the way to a repeat appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. When I saw it was from you, I said to myself, “Geez, I hope he didn’t send me a dead fish.” But being Mayor of Chicago, the third biggest city in America, seems to have calmed you down, so instead of a fish or some other recently deceased animal, I found a list of items you will be sending me when the Los Angeles Kings, the reigning NHL Champions, win the 2013 NHL Western Conference Championship. Thanks! I didn’t know you were a Kings fan! Speaking of hockey, I was recently surprised to learn that Chicago has a professional ice hockey team. Who knew? Has this team been in Chicago long? Do they practice out on Lake Michigan when it freezes over in those famously cold and windy winters of yours? Since I appreciated your gesture so much, I wanted to reciprocate. So in the extremely unlikely case that the Los Angeles Kings, the reigning NHL champions, were to lose to the other team I really wish I could remember the name of the team the Los Angeles Kings, the reigning NHL Champions, are playing – I will send you the following: 9 #19 Pastrami Sandwiches from Langer's Deli 9 French Dip Sandwiches from Phillipe the Original For the sandwiches, one case of Morehouse Mustard, the official mustard of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking of baseball, when was the last time the Cubs were in the World Series? One case of beer each from our very own Golden Road and Eagle Rock Breweries. 3 Hollenbeck Burritos from El Tepeyac Cafe, weighing in at five pounds each. 12 bottles of Sriracha Chili Suace And to ensure that you maintain your newfound inner peace, one copy of YogaWorks for Everybody DVD. Also, once the Stanley Cup Finals start, you’re more than welcome to come out to LA to watch the Los Angeles Kings, the reigning NHL Champions, play for the Cup. Seriously, if I had known you were such a Kings fan, I would have invited you earlier. I can always get great seats! Yours truly, Antonio.

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