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There will be some new faces on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this fall!
With the government coming after S.H.I.E.L.D., Director Coulson (Clark Gregg) will be on the hunt for anyone who can help the team rebuild. Among the newcomers he'll turn to is Lance Hunter (Nick Blood), who in the comics was the director of S.T.R.I.K.E. — and who we first teased in Mega Buzz. "He's not a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, he's a mercenary," executive producer Maurissa Tancharoen announced during the Marvel TV Comic-Con panel on Friday.
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When ABC launched Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the series was predicated on the idea that not all heroes are super, meaning fans knew ahead of time that they weren't getting The Avengers on television. But that didn't really work with viewers, who slowly tuned out ...read more
Dracula star Thomas Kretschmann is sinking his teeth into the Avengers sequel.
The actor, who plays Abraham van Helsing in the NBC series, has signed on to play a ...read more
41st Academy Awards - Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand tie
The film tells the story of Senn (Justin Long) and Mala (Evan Rachel Wood), two rebellious alien teens living on the beautiful planet Terra, a place that promotes peace and tolerance, having long ago rejected war and weapons of mass destruction. But when Terra is invaded by human beings fleeing a civil war and environmental catastrophe, the planet is plunged into chaos. During the upheaval, Mala befriends an injured human pilot (Luke Wilson) and each learns the two races are not so different from one another. Together they must face the terrifying realization that in a world of limited resources, only one of their races is likely to survive.
It is 1941, and the world is being torn apart by war. After repeatedly trying to enlist in the military to do his part and fight alongside his brothers and sisters in the Allied Forces, the young and scrappy 98 pound Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is accepted to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super-Soldier known as Captain America.
In his muscular new incarnation, Captain America joins forces with his friend Bucky Barnes (SEBASTIAN STAN) and the confident Peggy Carter (HAYLEY ATWELL), under the command of Colonel Chester Phillips (TOMMY LEE JONES), to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization-the Nazi's deep science division-led by the villainous Red Skull (HUGO WEAVING).
"Captain America: The First Avenger" focuses on the early days of the Marvel Universe-later populated with such super heroes as Iron Man, the Hulk and Thor...When wars were fought with weapons, but won by men.
Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It's getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart's ass, and now is back in town, to the teenage distraction he's trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn't been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.
As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues' gallery from her past from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsomely identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.
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After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
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It's the big mystery of the fall TV season: How is Agent Coulson actually alive?
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has yet to answer the question on how the team's fearless leader Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) is still kicking after being stabbed in the chest by Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in The Avengers. But Tuesday's episode did offer up another clue that could point us in the right direction. Let's first take a look at the clues we've already been given:
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The Mindy Project is back (finally!). Series writer Ike Barinholtz, who also plays Morgan on the Fox sitcom, spoke to TVGuide.com about why viewers need to tune in Tuesday, Mindy's busy love life and what's up with Danny's (amazing) dance moves!After a three-week hiatus, the freshman comedy returns Tuesday at 9:30/8:30c with an all-new Halloween episode. Sadly, the show will once again be pre-empted next week due to the presidential election, a move Barinholtz calls a mistake.
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November 28, 2014
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The military says that a Virginia army reservist has been referred to a court martial on charges for aiding the enemy by allowing detainees at an Iraqi prison to use his cell phone to make calls.
The offense could carry the death penalty. 51-year-old reservist Lt. Colonel William Steele is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a female interpreter, failing to obey orders and possessing pornographic videos.
Witnesses testified at a Baghdad hearing last month that Steel fraternized with a detainee's daughter, used a service pistol to intimidate tower guards and improperly stored classified information.
He has been in custody since March.
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By K Sharp Ltd at 22:11 on 28/11/11
Will make sure that I tune in for a listen and to support our new radio station. Not sure I will be up at 7 on the weekend though!! Good luck everyone involved and well done for all your hard work!
By EmmaRoberts11 at 12:35 on 29/11/11Report
If your up around 10am, feel free to come to the Old School in Hardwicke for the "official" ribbon cutting by Neil Carmichael MP and have a look at the new facility :-)
By K Sharp Ltd at 19:29 on 29/11/11Report
This sounds great. About time that Quedgeley had their own Radio Station. I cant imagine all of the hard work that has gone into this so well done everyone. I believe that they are going to be getting pupils from Severn Vale involved as well which is a great project for kids.
Sounds good. I will pop along if I get chance and show some support to our community radio show!
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4 Foods to Eat for a Healthy Smile
Move over toothbrush! These foods are healthy for your teeth and gums, and help prevent cavities, bad breath and plaque.
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Add a healthy mouth to the long list of reasons to get more seafood into your diet. Harvard scientists have linked the omega-3 fatty acids in fish with lower rates of gum disease. Their theory? Omega-3 fats may dial down the inflammation (read: redness and swelling) that occurs when bacteria irritates gums.
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Vilsack says safe food is a national priority
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke recently at the annual conference of the International Association for Food Protection about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ongoing efforts to safeguard American consumers from foodborne illnesses. Recent actions taken by USDA to strengthen industry safeguards are aimed at improving the safety of the food Americans serve their families.
"With more than 330 billion meals served to Americans each year, the scale of the challenge to ensure safe food is enormous, but ensuring the safety of our food is USDA's top priority," said Vilsack. "Today, USDA and our federal partners are collaborating more than ever before to improve and modernize the food safety system based on prevention. It is our duty to make sure that producers provide safe food, that consumers and others have the tools necessary to get safe food to their families, and that we're supporting the research and education needed to ensure advancements in the safety of our food."
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is a serious public health threat in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 1 in 6 Americans--48 million people--suffer from foodborne illness each year, resulting in approximately 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually.
During his first 100 days in office, President Barack Obama created the Food Safety Working Group, which developed three core principles to help guide food safety in the United States: prioritizing prevention, strengthening surveillance and enforcement, and improving response and recovery. Since that time, USDA has announced a variety of new measures to safeguard the public from foodborne illnesses.
In addition, in late June, USDA joined the Ad Council, the Food and Drug Administration and the CDC to debut Food Safe Families, the first joint public service campaign to help families prevent foodborne illnesses in the home. This campaign reminds Americans to clean kitchen surfaces, utensils and hands while preparing food; separate raw meats from other foods by using different cutting boards; cook foods to the correct temperatures; and, chill raw and prepared foods promptly.
During his remarks in Milwaukee, Vilsack stressed the cooperation between government, industry and consumers to ensure the safety of our food, "No one entity can do it alone," said Vilsack. "Safe food takes committed researchers and scientists, producers, food processors and retailers. Government, of course, is an important part of the partnership. When food is safe we all win. Americans can feed themselves, their families and others with the confidence that food won't make them sick."


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William Hyde Wollaston discovered palladium in 1803-4 in crude platinum ore from South America. He dissolved the ore in aqua regia (a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids), neutralised the acid with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and precipitated the platinum by treatment with ammonium chloride, NH4Cl, as ammonium chloroplatinate. Palladium was then removed as palladium cyanide by treatment with mercuric cyanide. The metal was produced from this cyanide by heating.
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Dreamer to Play 89 North Music Venue in Long Island, 1/5
Hard rock powerhouse Dreamer has announced a special performance at 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue, New York on January 5, 2013 at 8pm.
Renowned for their high energy live shows at venues across New England, the band has opened for bands such as All That Remains, Burn Halo, Candlebox, Hawthorne Heights, Hollywood Undead, Lynch Mob and Saving Abel. Dreamer are currently touring to promote their debut album, Turn It Up. Turn It Up features ten tracks filled with razor-sharp hooks, radio friendly melodies and a heavy metal wallop that can satisfy the most demanding headbanger.
Local Long Island bands Czech Funk and Us and Floyd will also perform on January 5th.
89 North Music Venue is located at 89 North Ocean Avenue in Patchogue, New York. Doors open at 7pm and admission is $5.00. For more information, go to: www.89northmusicvenue.com.
Dreamer began in the fall of 2010 when both the founding members of Last One Standing, Christian and Nathan Shields, decided that a major change was needed to their music project. The brothers began writing music and producing a sound that was heavier than their previous songs. The tracks on Turn It Up include the first song on the album "Way It Feels," a hard rock anthem to a 350 Chevy ; "Sex Rocks," a tune about looking for girls and taking them home; the inspirational hard rock ballad, "Live For Today," and Dreamer's anthem, "Turn It Up."
Listen to the music at www.dreamertheband.com.
Dreamer is Christian Shields - Lead Vocals/Guitar, Nathan Shields - Drums/Vocals, Jake Bizarre - Lead Guitar/Vocals and Nathan Andreadi - Bass / Vocals. All lyrics and music written by Christian Shields and Nathan Shields. Turn It Up was produced by Anthony Santo at Westfall Recording and co-produced by Michael Gaudiello and Dreamer.
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EXCLUSIVE: Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey on 'Magic Mike'
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Magic Mike stars Channing Tatum in a story inspired by his real life as a male dancer. The film follows Mike, played by Tatum, as he takes a young dancer called The Kid, played by Alex Pettyfer, under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money. Matthew McConaughey plays Dallas. He's the troops promoter and a dancer himself. Magic Mike is directed by Steven Soderbergh.
I had a chance to talk with both Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey about the movie, dancing and wardrobe malfunctions.
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Greg Russell has been a television fixture in Detroit for many years. Greg is the host and producer of the syndicated show 'Movie Show Plus'.. He travels across the country and around the world to get interviews with today's biggest stars including Denzel Washington, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and many, many more. Greg is a life long Detroiter.
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Recap for SBS Drama Pinocchio Episode 4
Okay, I seriously love this episode. I swear it's not even because our hero finally gets a makeover (even though that's worth a round of applause in and of itself—fare thee well, Mop of Shame!), but because the family stuff hits all the right chords. It's an episode about fathers, and the kind of love that's so steadfast that sometimes a reminder is a shock to the system—a poignant, tear-filled, affectionate shock.by DramabeansTiger J.K – "첫사랑" (First Love) for the Pinocchio OST
EPISODE 4: "Romeo and Juliet" We rewind a little to see that Dad finds the kids on the rooftop and hides out of sight, just in time to watch Dal-po try to stop In-ha's day-long bout of hiccups, over having to lie that things went great with Mom and she's totally fine giving up on journalism altogether


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South Carolinians contributed to the war effort in other ways as well, especially through rationing. Tire rationing began less than a month after Pearl Harbor, with just 2,921 tires allotted the entire state for January 1942. Six months later, gas rationing began on the East Coast, and many in South Carolina grumbled about bearing the brunt of this war measure.
By 1943, the entire nation was under the same restrictions. This system reduced gas consumption for private cars to between three and four gallons every two weeks for the remainder of the war. In March 1943 nationwide food rationing began. Under the mandatory system coordinated through the federal Office of Price Administration, all canned and processed foods were severely rationed, as were red meat, sugar, and coffee. Foods exempted by the rationing board were fresh vegetables and fruits as well as seafood. Victory gardens were successfully promoted in cities and towns to supplement family needs, so that by 1943 more than 330,000 plots were reported across the state. With housing rents rising even before Pearl Harbor, many cities and towns had to impose rent controls early in the war. While Columbia imposed them less than a year after the Japanese attack, the housing shortage in Charleston became so acute by 1940 that the navy established a city clearinghouse. This helped, but housing remained scarce and complaints grew that local landlords and residents were gouging the public. The housing shortage along with problems in food distribution and labor needs forced the federal government to list Charleston as one of eighteen cities in the nation considered Congested Production Areas that needed special assistance. Greenville and Spartanburg also faced shortages, but to a lesser degree.
Amid war-time conditions, segregation laws came under pressure. The influx of non-South Carolinians with different ideas on social customs led to temporary changes, especially on military bases. Nevertheless, African Americans remained at the bottom rung of the social ladder. Although some minorities gained promotions to skilled jobs, most of these went to recent arrivals. Segregated United Service Organizations, restaurants and movie houses remained standard throughout the war. When reports reached South Carolina congressmen about "violations" of southern traditions on military installations, those congressmen did not hesitate to protest. U.S. Senator Burnet Maybank wrote a strong objection to the captain of the Charleston Navy Yard after a constituent protested that blacks were working alongside whites and that some minorities were getting promotions above whites.
Although segregation would remain entrenched in the early postwar period, seeds of change were planted during the war, particularly through landmark court decisions. In 1944 the federal district court ordered South Carolina to provide equal salaries to black and white teachers. In the same year, in the case of Smith v. Allright, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the all-white primary unconstitutional. Politicians in the state, led by Governor Olin D. Johnston, fought these and subsequent court rulings, but African Americans in South Carolina were slowly but steadily gaining voting rights by the end of the war. Between 1940 and 1946, the number of registered African American voters in the state increased from 1,500 to 50,000. As the war ended, most white South Carolinians expected prewar social customs to remain. These hopes were mixed with fears of an economic depression like the one that followed World War I. Fortunately, although some military bases closed and others downsized, the GI Bill helped maintain a strong economy by providing low-interest loans and free education to former servicemen. Thousands of veterans entered the University of South Carolina and other state schools in the immediate postwar years. As the cold war accelerated by the early 1950s, several bases on the verge of closing gained new life and expanded as the nation retooled to confront the threat of global communism.
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Imagine how such a program could create better job opportunities to stabilize family finances, reduce crime to make communities safer and improve education so children could expand economic mobility.
In January 2013, President Obama announced a pragmatic effort to help overlooked places in America. In his State of the Union address, Obama said he would designate 20 "Promise Zones" -- special urban, rural and tribal communities where the federal government would partner with communities to make life better.
What's smart about this effort is how it doesn't drop a big pot of money on poor communities. Instead they have to come up with real plans on how to fix things. Then they can apply for federal help through existing grant programs. But the bonus: communities that get the designation will get human capital -- trained federal workers who will help make applications for existing grant money to grow jobs, reduce crime or improve education. For these regions with low tax bases, that's practical help. Next, the Promise Zone communities get a few extra points when an application is scored -- a little bump because they're persistently poor areas with a lot of challenges. That's smart, too, because it gives these areas a realistic chance to compete for funding, instead of always being on the short end of the stick because they're small and often forgotten.
Today, South Carolina's poorest region applied for a Promise Zone designation. The Southern Carolina Alliance (SCA), an economic development nonprofit that covers Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, is leading an effort to secure the designation for just over 90,000 people in this southern tip of the Palmetto State.
In this area west of Interstate 95, the poverty rate is 28.2 percent, including one sector with a poverty rate just shy of 50 percent of residents. Unemployment is 14.8 percent -- more than twice the state average. Crime rates are too high. The schooling that most kids get is substandard, recognized just last week by the state Supreme Court in a long-awaited landmark case on inequitable school funding.
As part of the Southern Carolina Promise Zone application, the SCA, in coordination with the counties, nonprofits and private entities, proposes to energize job growth strategies that would help small farmers grow foods to be sold in the state's metropolitan areas and keep hundreds of millions of dollars spent on food in the Palmetto State. Some 90 percent of the $10 billion in food we buy in South Carolina goes out of state.
Other job growth strategies call for special attention to agribusiness, such as food processing plants; creation of construction jobs by rehabilitating poor housing and building more affordable housing units; growing green-related jobs through a program to upfit homes to allow residents to save on energy costs and implementing a proven program to boost financial stability of low-income families. Also proposed: a revolving loan fund to generate more small businesses; education measures for more job training to expand skill sets; scholarship programs; early reading help; more prosecutors to curb career criminals and gang activity; and a peer victim advocate program in local schools.
SCA leader Danny Black says his group wants the region to be named a Promise Zone because it's just plain good for areas that have been ignored for far too long.
"It's the correct area of the Southeast to do something like this because we are hurting in all of the areas that they want to touch," he said. "It's something that allows us to bring quality of life issues and economic opportunities to a part of the state that really needs it."
Tim Ervolina, head of the United Way Association of South Carolina, said his organization is excited about the possibility of a Promise Zone in the Southern Carolina area.
"It's not just about the additional resources," he said. "It's about the opportunity to use those resources to build lasting community infrastructure which can bring sustainable change."
Indeed. It's about time. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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Bill Davis is senior editor of Statehouse Report. He can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com. RECENT NEWS STORIES 11/14: Are S.C. Dems toast?11/7: Electionisms from general election10/31: Report says communities should craft destinies
Dried sunflower stalks like the field in front an old barn in rural Florence County, S.C., in this photo taken by Kingstree photographer Linda W. Brown. More photos: Center for a Better South.
NOV. 21, 2014 -- South Carolinians seeking health insurance under the Affordable Care Act now can access immediate in-person, online and over-the-phone assistance from a new statewide network of certified insurance navigators and application counselors.
CONTACT signupSC Call toll free: 1-888-998-4646. You will be able to speak directly to a certified navigator. Visit us online: http://www.signupsc.com The Palmetto Project's signupSC network formally opened Saturday to assist residents in all 46 counties in securing affordable insurance policies through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The network also provides information and support for small businesses applying for group coverage and families with young children in applying to SC Healthy Connections (Medicaid).
Call toll free: 1-888-998-4646. You will be able to speak directly to a certified navigator.
Visit us online: http://www.signupsc.com
The current three-month open enrollment period runs through Feb. 15. Individuals seeking coverage for January need to have finished their selection process by Dec. 15.
While many people may use the federal health care website to directly choose a plan that works best for them, signupSC is a helpful tool to provide the help of an actual person with appropriate training for those with questions and unique concerns. What's important about that, too, is that if technical glitches occur with the federal website, we can help those eligible to apply and get coverage.
Individuals. The most important piece of advice we give people before they start to select a plan is that they have a list of their specific medical needs. Every plan does not fit the needs of every person. The amount of the monthly premium is only one of a number of factors contributing to the selection of a plan. Customers need to consider, for example, which prescriptions and services are covered and where service providers in a plan are located.
Up to 350,000 South Carolinians are eligible to buy insurance in the federal marketplace this year. Of that number, more than 118,000 selected policies during the first open enrollment period and will need to renew those existing policies or select new ones. An uninsured individual seeking coverage in the marketplace must have or expect to have a taxable income of at least $11,670, with subsidies and tax advantages phasing out at $46,680, but up to $95,000 for a family of four.
The signupSC network includes navigators who are specialists in helping underserved populations with unique barriers to accessing care. These include people with disabilities and others with pre-existing conditions like HIV/AIDS. The network also provides Spanish-speaking navigators and translation services to those for whom English is not a primary language.
SignupSC navigators can also assist applicants in determining likely subsidies and tax benefits which will make the monthly premiums even more affordable, she said. Last year, nearly nine out of 10 consumers were eligible for substantial financial assistance to pay premiums, co-pays and deductibles. Navigators are also empowered to assist customers who have complaints with their insurance carriers.
Small businesses. This year, the Affordable Care Act is expanding participation of eligible customers to include small businesses with less than 50 employees seeking affordable group coverage. SignupSC has navigators available to assist customers in using the Small Business Health Care Options Program (SHOP Marketplace) to compare and select plans.
SHOP gives every small business owner the opportunity to comparison shop among the plans offered by insurers in South Carolina. Many business owners are very surprised at the savings available based on their older plans.
Medicaid. South Carolina Healthy Connections (Medicaid) is state-run, mostly federally-financed health insurance for children, pregnant women and disabled adults. In most cases, healthy, childless adults living in South Carolina are not eligible for comprehensive Medicaid benefits.
However, all adults with incomes below 194 percent of the federal poverty level ($22,640/year for a single adult) are eligible for SC Healthy Connections Checkup, an expansion of the Family Planning coverage. This new program will still cover family planning services, but now also will cover a biennial physical and age-related health screenings.
The only way to qualify for checkup is to apply for Medicaid and be denied full coverage. At the Palmetto Project, we recommend that people in this income group do this not only for the preventive services but as proof that they tried to get coverage and therefore not required to pay a penalty on their taxes for failing to get insurance. Furthermore, should an individual's income increase during 2015 to a level at which Marketplace coverage would be an option, the consumer must show proof of the attempt to enroll in order to qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to get insurance outside of the Open Enrollment period.
Additional resources. Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the state have on-site certified application counselors also ready to assist any local resident in applying for insurance. The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce is providing similar navigation services in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Allendale, Barnwell and parts of Charleston County (843-986-1102).
Steve Skardon is executive director of the nonprofit Palmetto Project, where Shelli Quenga is director of projects. She also serves as statewide coordinator for the signupSC network.
Gay marriage. With the Supreme Court of the United States rejecting an emergency plea from the state to be allowed to continue to block gay marriage, citizens of South Carolina have become a little more equal. But don't think South Carolina has caught up with the rest of the country. Marijuana is still illegal. As is contraception. And evolution. More.
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"ART" and friendship at City Lights Theater Company
ART is a Tony Award winning play (1998 Best Play) now showing at City Lights Theater Company in San Jose. Directed by Veronica Drake and starring Kit Wilder, Jeffrey Bracco and (always my favorite) Max Tachis, it is both a very humorous and very French show. Playwright Yasmina Reza is also known for the plays Conversations After a Burial, Winter Crossing, and God of Carnage, and to be honest, she is not my favorite playwright. City Lights however has gathered a very talented cast and manages to pull off a show that had the entire audience laughing throughout.
Serge, Marc and Yvan have all been friends for many years until one day Serge buys a very expensive piece of art. He is delighted with his purchase, and shows it proudly to Marc, who promptly calls it "Sh!t" and then loses his mind when he finds out that Serge has paid 200,000 francs. Why is Marc so upset? Because the painting is a 5′ x 4′ canvas that has been painted white. All white. And while you can see three very very light diagonal white lines and one white horizontal line on the white background, the painting is indeed, entirely white.
What follows is 90 minutes of Marc belittling and berating Serge, Serge feeling very hurt and offended by Marc's opinions, and both of them having little patience for young Yvan who appears to take whichever side is easiest at the moment. They angrily debate whether the painting is actually entirely white, or whether there are shades of grey, yellow, or even red in it. The arguments get more and more vehement, hurt and broken feelings rise to the surface, relationships within and without are questioned, and three friendships are soon on the rocks.
I have been awed by Max Tachis' talent since I saw him starring in Renegade Theatre's 9 Circles; he also voiced a character in The Smell of The Kill, and wrote the play Perishable, Keep Refrigerated which is still playing at Renegade Theatre Experiment (Hoover Theater) through September 27. Nine Circles was a traumatic, cathartic performance, but here Tachis plays a more humorous role, and does it splendidly, with the most hilarious expressions and body language. He is an amazing local talent we are all very lucky to have. Kit Wilder and Jeffrey Bracco inhabit their more serious roles very well also, playing well with the three very different character personalities.
This play is for anyone interested in how relationships form and unravel or how the ties that bind in friendships can also lead to great pain. If you enjoy God of Carnage you will likely also love Art as they are very similar in tone, experience, and some themes. It is a quick, fast paced show with no intermission, and the audience on opening night had an excellent time!
Through October 19
City Lights Theater Company
529 South Second Street, San Jose
Serge (Jeffrey Bracco), Marc (Kit Wilder), and Yvan (Max Tachis); photos by Mike Ko/siliconvalleydesigns.com.
Voyageur du Temps – Los Altos
There are some places you visit and you just know it's going to be good! From the exterior Voyageur du Temps is unassuming, but once you step in the door you're greeted with sleek cases full of jewel like pastries, classic tartines and a floor to ceiling window looking into the immaculate pastry kitchen.
All of the baked goods, from baguettes and croissants to tarts and pastries are made behind that glass wall, and it's fun to sit and watch the chefs practicing their craft.
Voyageur du Temps is built in what was once a train station, the exterior is a long horizontal craftsman style. Inside however it has a sleek modern feel that feels very Japanese in style. That figures as the owner, Rie Rubin is originally from Japan and brought two French-trained chefs over from Tokyo to open the restaurant.
The cafe serves breakfast until 11 AM. Look for the french toast, eggs and the "Bacon Epi" a baguette with the bacon baked in, or opt for the "Tokyo Breakfast" Thick toasted bread served with butter and jam and a cup of rich drip coffee from Seattle's Cafee Vita.
The croissants are the best I've had outside of San Francisco's Tartine, who–for me at least– set the bar on French pastry in the bay area. Look for their signature "V" cubes. I got mine filled with dark chocolate and cherries. Delicious and unique.
The Tartines and salads are served all day. Some complain they are expensive and the portions small, but you have to remember that in Japan and France they aren't gluttons like we are here in the US. Portions are exactly right and each tartine is prepared fresh and individually, not laying around in a cooler somewhere waiting to be served. The attention to quality and detail shows everywhere here.
The patio has seating nestled in the trees and I can imagine myself spending quite some time there over a cup of café aulait and a croissant.
Visit Voyageur du Temps–288 1ST St., Los Altos; 650-383-5800 open Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival
- The world premiere of Oney Anwar: Chasing the Dream, the story of an aspiring pro surfer from a remote Indonesian village, with the film producer in attendance at the screening for Q&A;
- OUT in the Line-up, a documentary that follows the founder of gaysurfers.net as he travels around the world surfing and exploring the covering up of homosexuality in surf culture, and includes interviews with well-known pro surfers who have come out of the closet. This film sold out at the San Francisco International LGBT Frameline Film Festival, the Newport Beach Film Festival, and the San Diego Surf Film Festival;
- Tierra de Patagones, a picaresque tale of two Argentinian brothers who drive and camp their way through Patagonia to experience the wild culture and find waves;
- Beyond the Surface, a tale of a group of professional women longboarders who visit India and meet the first female Indian surfer. Director and professional surfer Crystal Thornburg-Homcy will be in attendance for a Q&A.
Rigoletto: an Amazing and Entertaining opener for Opera SJ
I've been so excited to return to Opera San Jose and see their opening show, Verdi's Rigoletto! And what a wonderful time we had!
Remember, I am the Opera Novice, and even after several years of attending Opera SJ I still have no technical knowledge, but guess what? I still enjoy the heck out of the shows. And that is because you don't have to be an opera aficionado to love the experience. My opera reviews are for the general public, with the hope that you will all give it a try one day and discover a new love as I have.
Since this is the beginning of the season, let's get back to the basics. The first thing you have to do is get out your fancypants clothes and jewelry, because this is your excuse to pretend to be royalty. Then you make reservations at your favorite downtown restaurant. If you are going on Opening Night, reservations are very important, as everything is booked solid anywhere near the California Theatre. Then you just relax, have a great time, and look forward to buying a freshly baked cookie during intermission.
Rigoletto is a great show for a beginner, with over the top tragedy, a tortured clown, vengeance upon vengeance and, of course, a deflowered virgin. There is also at least one very familiar song. It is great to have familiar music when you're a beginner; it makes you feel more comfortable, and it's always funny to realize a tune you know from childhood is actually from a famous opera. As my guest said, "I had no idea those were the words to that tune!!" And then we sang it all the way back to the parking garage.
Rigoletto is sung in Italian, but there is a screen above the stage that shows the words in English, so you do not miss a thing. The set design for the show was not as grand as I've seen, but worked well in taking the audience from Rigoletto's residence, to the outside streets, to a home in the slums where a bit of coin can buy you any favor you wish.
The orchestra was perfection as always; I really feel I do them a disservice by not having grander words for their hard work, but they are amazing. The performers were also astounding as usual, with special mention for all the hard work of Matthew Hanscom who plays Rigoletto and must sing almost constantly through all three acts. But very special mention goes to a new resident: Isabella Ivy makes her company debut as Gilda and we have a winner here. When Isabella is on stage, all eyes are on her, and though there are several songs where many people are singing different parts, you will still watch and listen only to Isabella. She has the voice, she has the power, and she has the talent. She also sings while lying down at one point, something that even an opera novice can see must be an incredible feat. I am absolutely delighted to see that Opera SJ has found such great new talent and look forward to her performances the rest of the season.
When looking to buy tickets for a show, remember that the California Theatre is very well designed, and there is no need to pay a lot of money for a front row seat. Seats in the balcony are fantastic with a great view of the stage. Attending Opera SJ gives you the opportunity to pretend to be super fancypants, but you can still do so on a budget.
Last, but never least, remember that opera is not a stuffy or boring torture to endure. At its best there is a really entertaining story, over the top is even better, and Rigoletto fits the bill for a beginner. Never be afraid to hate all the men, if all the men are playing villains (they often are). Never be afraid to laugh quietly if the dying heroine is taking a few minutes too long to die – or even shed a tear if it's a truly tragic show. Never believe that you aren't meant to think and feel all these things. What you are meant to do is enjoy yourself.
I have seen theater shows where the last line of the play absolutely destroys the entire experience for me. For Rigoletto, as the clown wails one final lament I thought "Oh please oh please let this be the last line of the show!!!" and the curtain went down and I clapped my hands and cackled with joy as the audience gave a well-deserved standing ovation. I absolutely loved this show. Can you tell?
Opera SJ
Through September 21
The California Theatre
Chalk Art Festival in Luna Park
On Saturday, September 20 Backesto Park comes alive with the 7th annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival. The festival is an all-volunteer run event created to provide a family-friendly, accessible venue to showcase the talents of local artists and students, foster awareness of the critical need for arts in schools and organizations serving youth, and to raise funds for providing grants and scholarships to meet that need.
No longer a tiny neighborhood event, the festival has grown, bringing in talented performers and musicians, vendors and food trucks, including some of my favorites, Hill Country BBQ and Waffle Amore! The dancers from Movimiento Cosmico Indigenous Dance will be there too with their stunning ceremonial dances.
Check out the Flickr feed for the Luna Park Chalk Art Festival for more photos and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too.
If you'd like to participate as an artist or support the festival as a volunteer or sponsor , registration for all artists, artist/vendors, schools, and nonprofits is located here.
Water By the Spoonful at TheatreWorks
TheatreWorks, one of my very favorite theater companies, has an amazing show now playing through September 14. Water By the Spoonful is a Pulitzer Prize winning drama by the Tony Award winning playwright of In the Heights, Quiara Alegría Hudes. It combines drama and comedy as it works through the never ending trials of being an addict, specifically a crack addict. In one of the two main storylines, we follow a calm, reasonable woman known as "Haikumom" as she runs an internet support group for a group of addicts. Among the other members of the chatroom are "Orangutan", a brash and caustic young woman who is lonely for human contact, and "Chutes&Ladders", a man who has lost everything but is struggling to regain some sort of meaningful life and manage to stay sober with the help of his chatroom friends.
In the other main story apart from the chatroom we have Eliot, a troubled Iraq war veteran who now works at Subway, and his cousin. A woman in their family has passed away, and they are at the foreground of the stage as they work out the logistics of the funeral.
But what do these stories have in common? Quite a lot, it is eventually revealed, and every character in the story has their own back story and a future to live as well. There are many things happening in this play, and the great stage design really helps clarify where each character is at any time without confusing the audience. The lighting and projections make it clear whether we are in an online or offline world, and we also get to see the hidden situations of each character. It is an amazing, complicated work, and everyone involved in this show has done an incredible job creating a very touching and thoughtful production.
I found it interesting to discover later that Water By the Spoonful is part of a series called the "Elliot Trilogy", portraying the coming of age of the young Elliot Ortiz. This explains a lot, as Elliot appeared to be such an important part of this show, yet his story was the least clear of any of the characters. It is not that his story was incomplete, just that the others were mostly wrapped up (as tidily as a crack addict's story can be wrapped), but Elliot's background and future were not as clear to me. This not only makes me want to see more of Elliot's story, but necessitated some discussion with my guest after this show as we pondered Elliot. There were several questions I had about Spoonful after, but in a good way; instead of a review, I wanted to write a literary essay about all the different layers at play here. I wasn't satisfied with the end result of every character, and that caused me to think about them after the show. Any time I am left pondering and wanting to have conversations after a show, that is when you know theater has been done well. This show captures such a range of emotions, and really enforces the value of family and community. It also shows how, even if those can't be had, just a bit of kindness and human contact can save a life.
Water By the Spoonful
Through September 14
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Time for Business: Power Hour
San Jose businesses, looking for a way to save energy and money? Want some free advice for managing your business? PG&E is hosting Time for Business Power Hour at The San Jose Woman's Club, Thursday August 28, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 4 PM.
You'll have an opportunity to:
- Create a free energy plan, with a energy assessment and a customized action plan for how to save both money and energy
- Talk one-on-one with your PG&E representative about customized ways to help you save
- Learn key business strategies from local experts on digital marketing, personal branding and small business financing.
- Enjoy snacks and refreshments from popular local businesses
- Get connected with other professionals, networking with business leaders
When: Thursday, August 28, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Open House)
Speaker sessions will repeat and start at: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Location: San Jose Women's Club
75 South 11th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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Theatre Round-Up: Season Openers
Are you as excited as I am for the 2014/2015 theater season openers? There are so many amazing shows coming up, there is no excuse to not see at least one. These are the shows we have our eyes on and will be reviewing most of them:
Water By the Spoonful
August 20 – September 14
In this healing, Pulitzer-winning drama, strangers share secrets in a chat room for troubled souls, a safe haven for lives in recovery. A sensitive webmaster moderates this community, but in real life her relationships crumble. As living and virtual worlds weave together, the true meaning of family becomes apparent, proving that no one is above reproach—or beyond redemption. From the Tony Award-winning playwright of In the Heights.
Opera San Jose
September 6 – 21
A tale of innocence lost. A vengeance gone tragically awry. A deformed court jester wants nothing more than to protect his virtuous daughter from a licentious duke who seduces and then abandons her. Giuseppe Verdi's famous masterwork, Rigoletto, leads us on a chilling whirlwind of revenge that has entranced audiences since its first performance.
Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Renegade Theatre Experiment
September 6 – 27
What would you do if a time portal opened up inside your refrigerator? Would you be excited or scared? Would you tell anyone? Would you go through it? What if people from the late 1800's came into your kitchen through the portal? What would you do? Find out with the WORLD PREMIERE of PERISHABLE, KEEP REFRIGERATED by Max Tachis and directed by Kathleen Normington.
Big Fish
Palo Alto Players
September 12 – 28
In this whimsical fantasy set in the heart of Dixie, the charismatic Edward Bloom tells his son, Will, stories about his life – but these aren't just any old stories, they're mythic tales of impossible magic, complete with witches and giants. As Will prepares to become a father, Edward faces the final chapter in his life's story. Will sets off on an epic journey of his own to uncover the truth about his father, and generations collide as the lines blur between fact and fiction. A feast for the eyes, as well as the heart, BIG FISH is a tender tribute to family and the magic of storytelling.
City Lights
September 18 – October 19
What would you pay for a white painting? An all-white painting? With gut-busting hilarity and biting poignancy, ART tells the story of three men whose years-long friendship is put to the test when one buys an all-white painting by a trendy artist at an exorbitant price. As Serge, Marc, and Ivan square off over the canvas, lines are drawn, sides are taken, and the bonds that tie each man to the others are stretched to the breaking point. Only a pointed act of self-sacrifice can save a friendship from destruction — proving that there is, indeed, a limit to what one might pay for "art."
Teatro Visión
October 9 – 19
Often compared to Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the parable-like story features three spirits who attempt to persuade a poor working man (Macario) to reflect on his choices when he comes into the fortune of having a full turkey to eat. It is a work steeped in magic and history that has become part of the fabric of Mexican culture. The play is set in old Mexico, but its themes are universal and just as relevant in the United States today — especially in these tough economic times. MACARIO incorporates culturally vibrant music and dance to create a visually exciting spectacle and celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Experience Modernist Cuisine at The Tech
If you love food photography and the science of cooking, you're going to love this event on Friday 8/22 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at The Tech. You'll be able to explore the Photography of Modernist Cuisine exhibit and:
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition from Scott Heimendinger from the Modernist Cuisine team.
- Learn modernist techniques from experts with hands-on components throughout the night inspired by Modernist Cuisine
- Have some of Nathan Myhrvold's favorite local food. (The former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer is also the tech leader and visionary behind the wildly successful Modernist Cuisine company).
- Have a cocktail or head to the rooftop terrace of the museum for wine tasting with a spectacular view of the downtown San Jose skyline.
Here's a quick tour of the exhibit. See you there!
Event information:
August 22, 2014 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $25 non-members/$20 members in advance $30 non-members/$25 members at the door $10 for wine tasting on the roof Get your tickets here.
Five Weekend Month – Silver Pockets Full
A five weekend month includes five Fridays, five Saturdays, and five Sundays.
Any 31-day month that starts on Friday will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.
August 2014 is a five weekend month.
Upcoming five weekend months:
May 2015
July 2016
December 2017
March 2019
May 2020
King Arthur visits City Lights Theater in SPAMALOT
City Lights Theater Company has gone ambitious this summer as it presents the comedy extravaganza Monty Python's Spamalot! This is one of my favorite shows because it's just so irreverent and complete fun. There is nothing serious in this show, there are no deep hidden meanings, and there is so much going on at any and all times that glitches are guaranteed to happen every single night… and it is always fun and hilarious to see how these professional performers manage to overcome the unexpected. When you are in need of a show that is strictly fun entertainment in its purest form, Spamalot is the one to see.
The show recreates many scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with a lot of Broadway mixed in. You will see killer rabbits, and cows tossed from the ramparts, the Black Knight receives a flesh wound or four, and included in the show is the one thing the film is missing: a plethora of dancing girls. The story is of King Arthur's search for a team of worthy knights who will help him on his quest to find the Holy Grail. On the way they must all avoid the plague, find a nice shrubbery for the Knights Who Say Ni, and rescue
a Damsel in Distress Prince Herbert. Watching the film first is not necessary, so if you have been deprived of the Monty Python movie experience, rest assured you will still have a rollicking great time (and then go rent the film for gosh sakes, why haven't you seen it yet??).
Almost all the actors play multiple parts, requiring many costume changes, and there is constant choreography and singing. There is a lot of acting and singing talent required to put this show on, and stage and set work behind the scenes that is unimaginably difficult. City Lights does a tremendous job with their smaller theater and budget, so that you don't miss a thing and an amazing time is had by all. Kudos to director Jeffrey Bracco for pulling off this amazing feat so well, and to Jennifer Gorgulho for managing to choreograph an incredible number of constantly moving people.
Spamalot is running through August 31, but shows have already started to sell out, so get your tickets now before you miss it. And before you get to the theater, stop off at Psycho Donuts for their special Spam Wellington Donut, a savory creation filled with layers of Spam and mushroom duxelle. This surprisingly delicious treat was served at the Opening Night Gala along with mead from Alderin's Meadery and catered food from Cafe Stritch. A big thanks to all these companies for supporting City Lights Theater Company and local theater!
Monty Python's Spamalot
Through August 31
City Lights Theater Company
529 South Second Street, San Jose
Main Stage Ticket Pricing:
Adult: $30
Student: $17
Educator: $17
Senior: $25
THE GREAT PRETENDER a Must-See at TheatreWorks
TheatreWorks is presenting another amazing show as the opener of their 45th season. This is the world premiere of The Great Pretender, by David West Read, and I have no doubt this original show will be playing many theaters in the future.
Mr. Felt is the host of a televised puppet show for children. He works with a puppet child named Francis, a puppet pony named Carol and a couple other friends. In the opening we get to see them put on their puppet show of craft making, which goes on just long enough to make me wonder if the entire play was going to be a child's puppet show… but soon enough the theme music fades out and we head a few months into the future. Mr. Felt's wife, the puppeteer for Francis, has passed away, and someone new is needed to replace her. We soon meet Carol, the puppeteer for Carol the Pony (and the most terrible human on the planet), another puppeteer Tom, and newbie Jodi, who grew up with the show and wants more than anything to be a part of it.
My friend and I were excited to see this show because PUPPETS, and also the line "Contains Mature Language", and how can you miss with that combo?? But PEOPLE. This show made me almost cry. Well, perhaps I did actually cry a little, or maybe there was just a lot of pollen in the theater. I certainly wasn't the only one in the theater with sniffles. The Great Pretender isn't just a puppet show, it is about Life, and Death, and Friendships, and realizing who your Family is when you have no one. It also made me laugh hysterically. It touched me on so many levels, in a way that many other shows have not. But what did I expect? This is TheatreWorks, and they have consistently presented the best of the best for the last year I have attended.
The production is not actually for children as there are mature language and situations, and also, the character of Carol should not be anywhere near children, haha. But teens would be fine, and other than that, everyone should go see this amazing show immediately. I don't think we have seen the last of David West Read, and The Great Pretender is absolutely headed for the big time.
The Great Pretender
Through August 3, 2014
At Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto
Six A's & Two Giants in All-Star Game
The 85th MLB All-Star Game from Target Field in Minneapolis is Tuesday, July 15 on FOX TV and ESPN Radio at 4:30 p.m.
Oakland Athletics:
- Josh Donaldson 3B
- Sean Doolittle LHP
- Scott Kazmir LHP
- Derek Norris C
- Brandon Moss 1B
- Yoenis Céspedes OF
San Francisco Giants:
- Madison Bumgarner LHP
- Hunter Pence OF
Josh Donaldson and Yoenis Céspedes will participate in the 2014 Home Run Derby.
A's third-base coach Mike Gallego will pitch to Céspedes.
Céspedes is the 2013 Home Run Derby champion.
The 2014 Home Run Derby is Monday, July 14 on ESPN TV and ESPN Radio at 5:00 p.m.
Startup Weekend: Bay Area Makers at the Tech
Ohh, maker and startup fans and anyone with a great idea should show up this weekend at the Tech Museum of Innovation! On July 11-13 they're hosting an awesome event called "Startup Weekend: Bay Area Makers at the Tech" This will be a creative event where individuals who want to get started founding and launching a successful venture will have an opportunity to make it a reality.
Friday evening participants will present their pitches for a hardware startup. On Saturday they'll form teams and alliances to make their dream come true and the Tech and it's partners will be providing equipment like 3-D printers and laser cutters to make it happen.
Silicon valley tech leaders will judge the entries and give the teams feedback and conclude with a grand showcase of the week's work on Sunday evening.
Startup Weekend: Bay Area Makers, supported by Google for Entrepreneurs, is dedicated to helping individuals build their networks, learn new skills, and launch a startup while creating a product, prototype, and presentation. Startup Weekend has events in more than 100 countries and 580 cities worldwide.
WHAT: Startup Weekend: Bay Area Makers. An intense event where teams create an innovative product over the weekend and launch a real startup.
WHEN: Startup Showcase: Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 5 p.m.
Full event: July 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. to July 13, 2014 at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Tech, 201 S. Market St. San Jose, CA
Did Somebody Say #Bacon Festival AND Fireworks?
What's not to love about a bacon festival with fireworks too? July 4th and 5th is the second annual Movable Feast Bacon Festival on the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. They've expanded to two full days of food, entertainment, music and SJStreet Mart vendors with everything from henna tattoos and organic indigo to jewelry, clothing and more.
The food
Throughout the day there will be a load of food trucks including the famous Bacon Bacon and Baconbot trucks. Even if bacon isn't your favorite thing there are plenty of other options from Grilled Cheese bandits, Madd Mex Cantina, Tastee Bytes, Chromatic Coffee, Treatbot and Fairycakes. Here's the list of food vendors.
Kick up your heels to Yeshua and the Hi-Tones, Anya and the Getdown, The People and The Honey Wilders and watch the Pro Wrestling Revolution at several times both days. Silly Ricky the stilt juggler will be there as well as Brian the Bubble guy to entertain the kids. This is definitely a family friendly event.
Fireworks will start at 9:30 on July 4th courtesy of the San Jose Rotary Club
Here's the full schedule and be sure to get tickets in advance at a discounted price. (Kids tickets are free online)


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Woman's Body Found In Emerson Park
Updated: 10/09/2008 - The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in her thirties, whose body was found on a bench in Emerson Park this morning.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in her thirties, whose body was found on a bench in Emerson Park this morning.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - A teenage girl from Iowa was dropped off at a Nebraska hospital under the Safe Haven Law.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - A 20-year-old man and son of a Democratic Senator is accused of hacking into Sarah Palin's e-mail account.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - Google customers writing late-night e-mails get sobreity test.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - Gaffe: Biden mistakenly introduced as McCain
Posted: 10/09/2008 - Concerns have arisen in the credit crunch after interest rates were cut and the stock market continued to fall.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - AIG is being scrutinized for going on a retreat after the company was bailed out by government.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - The lawyer for the mother of a missing Florida girl won't say whether he expects her to be indicted on homicide charges.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - Syria says it is holding two missing American journalists for illegally crossing the border from Lebanon.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - Stock futures are holding their gains after the U.S. Labor department reported a decline in weekly unemployment benefit claims that matched projections.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - The Oregon Court of Appeals has ordered six frozen embryos destroyed after ruling they can be treated as personal property in a divorce.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - There's one job that isn't going away anytime soon -- the tax collector.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - The Montrose Health Fair is Saturday October 11th at the Montrose Fire Department.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - Diplomats say that North Korea has made all of its Yongbyon nuclear facilities off limits to international inspectors.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - The National Rifle Association is endorsing John McCain for president despite its differences with the Arizona senator on gun-show rules and campaign finance restrictions.
Posted: 10/09/2008 - The Nerf N-Strike Recon Blaster CS-6 is being recalled because the plunger can pinch a child if its placed near the skin.
Updated: 10/09/2008 - A Grand Jury has indicted a suspect on murder charges in the 2007 drive-by shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - A battle over industrial zoning on the riverfront is far from over. People angry about the city's decision are working to overturn it and Brady Trucking, the business at the center of it all, held a news conference on Wednesday.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - A woman considered a person of interest in phone calls that may have triggered a raid on a Texas polygamist compound is returning to court in Colorado in an unrelated case.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress may need to go back into session to pass an economic stimulus package worth about $150 billion.
Updated: 10/08/2008 - A children's book already in some local schools is getting ready to take the main stage.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - Social Service Agencies in upscale Pitkin County say demand for public assistance is rising.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - The White House is welcoming the cooperation among the fed and other countries' central banks to deal with the financial crisis. The presidential candidates are also praising the move.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - Oil prices are falling after the government reported a surprise increase in U.S. Crude inventories and a bigger-than-expected jump in gasoline supplies. Investors viewed the data as more evidence that a souring U.S. economy continues to crimp demand for fuel.
Posted: 10/08/2008 - On the day after the second presidential debate, the campaigns are following up with TV ads.


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Director: Omair Ahmad
Omair is a graduate of The University of the South – Sewanee, with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics. He has previously worked at SNL Financial, a financial analytics company headquartered in Virginia, on their global expansion initiatives.
Since March 2013, Omair has served as the Director of the Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities, Pakistan (NOWPDP). He is responsible for overall management of the organization, strengthening and increasing the impact of its projects.
Since joining NOWPDP in 2009, Karim is responsible for the Finance department at NOWPDP. He is responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures, compliance and reporting for NOWPDP's grant-funded projects.
Karim has completed a Masters in Business Administration with a Major in Finance from Hamdard University, Karachi. Before joining NOWPDP, Karim worked for Pakistan Cables Ltd as an Accounts Officer.
Admin & HR Officer: Nabil Shaukat
Nabil is a Graduate in Sociology, a part time Model, a show choreographer and a hard core Salman Khan fan. His motto in life is "Being Human". He has previously worked with PR companies in the field of media and fashion, and has participated in the coordination of major events such as the Sindh Festival and ARY Film Awards.
Nabil is heading the Human Resources and Admin Department at NOWPDP and feels that Talent Management is the backbone of every successful organization.
Admin & Accounts Assistant: Nizar Ali Shah
Nizar Ali, affectionately known as Nizar Sahab, has been a part of NOWPDP since it's advent in 2008. He joined as an Office Assistant, but his hard work, quiet determination and ability to learn and progress as an individual lead to his promotion as the Admin and Accounts assistant at NOWPDP.
His motto in life is "If you work hard enough you can be anything"; as is proven by the fact that NOWPDP relies on his expertise for the smooth day to day running of its operations.
Communications Officer: Zahra Anum
"At the end of the day, it's all about how you send the message across. You can change the world if you do it right"
Academically a Masters in Business Administration, Zahra joined NOWPDP as the Communications Officer due to the challenge it provided; bringing with her an unconventional sense of humour and a determination to make an impact. A firm believer in standing for the rights of others, she joined NOWPDP to participate towards paving the way for a society that recognizes no barriers towards growth and development.
Advocacy & Training Officer: Reem Khurshid
Autodidactic by nature and circumstance, Reem Khurshid has been working independently as an artist since completing her A Levels, her experiences further diversified by working or volunteering in the fields of education & health care. Which eventually led her to NOWPDP – first as a community awareness volunteer for the Education Development & Improvement Programme (EDIP), then volunteering to design the logo for The Rickshaw Project – before joining the team officially as its Advocacy & Training Officer in November 2013, bringing her multidisciplinary approach and dedication to being "creatively maladjusted" along with her.
Her personal motto: "Resistance is fertile."
The Rickshaw Project
Zulqurnain Asghar is the first practicing visually impaired Psychologist in South Asia. He completed his M.Sc in Psychology from the National Institute of Psychology, Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad in 2002. He has over ten years of field, counseling, training, advocacy and research experience and has worked with organizations such as Friendship house, Rozan, Sachet and IRADAH in various capacities.
Zulqarnain joined NOWPDP in 2014 as the Project Manager for The Rickshaw Project. He sees himself as a development practitioner, a humanitarian worker and as a disability rights activist, and believes in an inclusive society.
An MBA from SZABIST, Amin was previously associated with Axact and later, Terrabiz, a leading Conference Management and Training Company in Pakistan. There he was involved in overseeing major Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, and Event Management functions.
Since joining NOWPDP as the Project Officer – Operations for The Rickshaw Project, Amin is in charge of the project's operations and visibility. With his three years experience of planning and executing large-scale national events, he is responsible for streamlining operations for The Rickshaw Project for making it a successful sustainable model.
A Masters in Economics from University of Karachi, Ali Fatah was previously associated with Morgan Technology Pakistan as a Commercial Executive before joining NOWPDP's The Rickshaw Project.
Since July 2014, Ali has been a part of The Rickshaw Project Team. He looks after Billings, Fleet Coordination, and Scheduling.
yaqEEEn – Disability Consulting
She has had work experiences at United Nations, St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospital's Family and Child Care Division and the Cooke Center for Learning Disabilities in New York. She also has an international publication with a chapter in APA's Handbook of Multicultural Psychology, 2013 to her credit. Her interest in cricket (specifically Shahid Afridi) also led her to host a T-20 world cup cricket show on Dawn news in 2012.
She was previously associated with the Aman Foundation, before joining NOWPDP in January 2014.
Samar is currently heading NOWPDP's yaqEEEn project, which aims to develop institutions into equal opportunity providers, inclusive of people with disabilities.
heARTwork – Skills Development and Market Access
When we were children, we played with building blocks – an exercise I don't remember much of as I'm sure I was building at one moment and demolishing at another, while running wild at another. Years later, that exercise is reflective of what I do best. I build things from scratch and leave a foundation which is sturdy.
Tabinda is the Project Manager for the Skills Development and Market Access Programme, Heartwork. She joined NOWPDP in July 2012 as the Marketing Officer for Heartwork.
Tabinda is a business management graduate from SZABIST, where she was the President of AIESEC in Karachi. She also runs her own business and aims to have more entrepreneurial ventures in the future.
"I used to feel alone in the world; a step behind normal people. After coming here, I didn't feel alone anymore"
Sakhawat is one of the most down to earth people you will ever come across. Having previously worked at the Commissioner Karachi's office for 3 years and at KESC, where he was a junior office assistant for 12 years, Sakhawat joined the heARTwork Project at its advent in 2012.
Sakhawat comes from a family of eight siblings, four of whom have disabilities. Being the eldest son, his parents rely on him for supporting the family. He is also married and has two sons. Sakhawat takes upon this responsibility with an unflinching attitude and good humour. It is our good fortune to have him on board as the Supervisor of Heartwork's Ambassador Team.
Eternally young at heart, Asim is 37 years old, with his main interest being sports such as table tennis, volleyball and basketball. When asked about his interests, likes and dislikes and he smiled at everything, signing from his hands to say, "I enjoy everything!"