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August 2009 - Posts
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Most of Alameda's elementary schools fared well in the California Standardized test, with Edison Elementary hitting the highest numbers. Every spring, California public school students are tested in reading and writing, math, science and social studies Read More...
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Casi Divas tells the story of four very different women vying in a contest to become the next big telenovela star. It is a story... Read More...
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Results of annual STAR test, released this week, with Edison scoring highest Read More...
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Carpentersville resident Franz Schumacher says his hometown needs a little pick-me-up. Schumacher, who is the president of Sargon Productions, will use his technical know-how to throw an event that he says the village has never seen. Read More...
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All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted. 26-Sept. 25 Exhibit: Forma: Painting and Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez , Good Library Gallery "The paintings and prints in Forma deal with familial relationships. Read More...
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The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! The 2009 Standardized Testing and Reporting Program results brought good news for Berkeley public schools Tuesday, with more students performing above the state average in reading and writing Read More...
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Berkeley Symphony and its incoming music director, Joana Carneiro, have named a Berkeley native, composer Gabriela Lena Frank, as creative advisor. Read More...
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Last week, the Beloit Daily News asked readers to offer their suggestions for what they would like to see at Riverfest or how to make the festival better. Read More...
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DOVER - A burglary was reported at a Thompson Avenue house at 1:11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 13, and detectives were called to follow up. Read More...
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By Kristin Holtz, Staff Writer Julia Holliday was first drawn to Faith Fest from her front yard. Living right down the street from First Presbyterian Church in Shakopee, Holliday could hear the Christian worship music filling the air. read more Read More...
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“Casi divas” is a Mexican chick flick. But unlike these types of comedies made in Hollywood, this Mexican film goes beyond gender stereotypes and gives viewers a different view of Mexico, says one of its stars. Read More...
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Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian - published under license by, BusinessGreen , Thursday 20 August 2009 at 10:05:00 Bonner & Associates, lobbyists hired to campaign against climate change bill, admit letters sent by sacked employee Don't blame it on granny. Read More...
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Del. man's recording to play in tonight's stretch Read More...
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CORPUS CHRISTI — Selena Quintanilla Perez is the reason that local singer Lorissa Marie Chapa, who portrayed Selena in the musical “Selena Forever,” began performing. Read More...
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When Doug Elkins arrived at Jacob's Pillow in 1982, on a full scholarship to the School of Dance, he had a year and a half of modern-dance training under his belt and only three months of ballet. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES----AIDS Healthcare Foundation : WHAT: Press Conference and Teleconference AHF to file Cal/OSHA Complaint over Porn Industry’s Blacklist on Condoms; Former Adult Film Actresses to Join AHF’s Call for Condoms in Porn WHEN: THURSDAY, August 20th, Read More...
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It's always a little bit nerve-wracking for the folks of Latino Comedy Project to launch a new sketch comedy show. Read More...
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Along with the previous casting rumors of who will play the titular character in Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson’s adaptation of The Hobbit, we also recently had a rumor floating around saying that The Hobbit would be split into three movies. Today, Read More...
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"All That Jazz," a musical romp through 70 years of musical theater, will be performed by the new Music Box Theatre Co. Thursday through Saturday at the Diablo Actors Theatre of Walnut Creek, 1345 Locust St. Read More...
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Hi. My name is Joshua David Stein and I can't believe Padma Lakshmi can't afford clothes. Top Chef Las Vegas premieres Wednesday night on Bravo. I'm quivering with excitement. Let's peek over the... Read More...
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If you want your children to be comfortable with multiculturalism, put them in diverse settings and provide resources, an expert suggests. Here are some ideas. Read More...
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DR. CONRAD MURRAY TAKES TO YOUTUBE: 'I have faith the truth will prevail,' he says in the 60 second clip. *Michael Jackson's personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray has posted a short clip on YouTube thanking supporters as he continues to be the primary Read More...
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Every one of the 118 seventh- and eighth-graders in Mark Freathy and Mary Chung's classes at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School in Elk Grove was rated advanced or proficient in Algebra I, according to California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Read More...
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Education officials lauded students’ steady progress on standardized test scores released today but said more work is needed to narrow the achievement gap between racial and socioeconomic groups. That work, however, might be much harder with this year’s Read More...
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After a confusion-plagued start, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's $1 million challenge to arts groups exploded into an outpouring of support Tuesday that reached its goal in less than 5½ hours. The display of support, coupled with Read More...
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San Bernardino County students show record improvements in the state's 2009 Standardized Testing and Reporting, or STAR, results, which were released Tuesday. Read More...
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The Espy's Deep Roots Festival warms a winter's night with a bevy of top notch Aussie roots. Read More...
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A story in the July 11 San Francisco Chronicle boasted how the city had secured $1.5 million in economic-stimulus money for 37 different arts organizations. Read More...
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Light Mexican comedies such as "Casi Divas" (which translates as "Almost Divas") rarely make it across the border. Read More...
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Several Pajaro Valley schools showed significant improvement in test results from last year, with more students scoring at or above proficient, according to test results released Tuesday by the California Department of Education. Read More...
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A Lifetime Burning is far too grandiose a title for the 90 intermissionless minutes of Cusi Cram's new play, the opening production in Primary Stages' 2009–10 season at 59E59 Theaters. Small-scale in form and conventional in its materials, Cram's work Read More...
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A crowd of 50 students and community members grabbed cups of coffee or tea and settled into their seats to listen as Erin Pringle returned to Terre Haute to reunite with friend and former classmate, Aaron Morales, to read excerpts of their writing at Read More...
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Apple planning all-music announcement on September 9? Read More...
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RIVERSIDE - Students across most of Riverside County continued making gains on standardized tests this year, with higher percentages of them scoring "advanced'' or "proficient'' in math and English, mirroring improvements by students across the state, Read More...
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Last week, as I was piecing together a diversity training presentation, I came across my "Two Wongs Don't Make a White" slide. This corny play... Read More...
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Although a lower percentage of Inland students scored at proficient or above on the California Standards Tests compared with students statewide, results released Tuesday show improvement. Five percent more students this year scored at the proficient level Read More...
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LONG before DJ Danger Mouse's controversial "Grey Album" mash-up of The Beatles' "White Album" with Jay-Z's "The Black Album," there was an even more unlikely melding of popular musical styles. Top Latin musicians such as Ray Barretto and Charlie... Read More...
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Rogue Community College students have created a mural honoring the contributions of the Rogue Valley's Latino community. Read More...
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Coast Lines WATSONVILLE *** March tackles homophobia Latinas and Lesbians and Allies, an advocacy group also known as LyLyA, will sponsor the city's first *** March in Watsonville Saturday. Read More...
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TYRA TO OPEN NEW SEASON WITHOUT WEAVE: Talk show host will return Sept. 8 with 'no fake hair at all!!' *Stop the presses. The season premiere of "The Tyra Banks Show" will feature its host without her trusty weave. Read More...
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Students in Findlay/Hancock County can expect to find their schools more colorful this year, thanks to the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center. Read More...
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Hollywood's portrayal of Latinos in film isn't as one-dimensional as it was twenty years ago--Latino actors are no longer cast only as gangsters and maids--but... Read More...
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Not "nostalgic '50s bullshit": Luis & the Wildfires. Agent double-o-soul (8/12/2009) Melvin Davis put soul music on hold for a dependable post office gig. Then Europe discovered him. Read More...
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The San Francisco Symphony has announced full details and some alterations to its forthcoming 98th season, Kicking off Sept. 9, the busy lineup will feature such talents as Lang Lang, Thomas Hampson, Lisa Vroman and many more. Read More...
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Following a day of classical Indian music from sarangi to khal singers at the Royal Albert Hall, Shaan, a face of indie-pop and playback vocalist for Bollywood films, burst on to the stage to declare his intentions: "A lot of you must have gone through Read More...
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The name says it all. Calexico: California and Mexico. American indie-rock combined with mariachi horns and the clicking of castanets. On paper it sounds like an interesting idea; in person it sounds fabulous. Read More...
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Die-hard fans roar for more at its impressive debut at the venue. Read More...
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During the first week of every year, the plaza in front of the Milo Bail Student center is filled with the sweet aroma of free food, as well as the sounds of meeting and greeting students and music. This year will be no exception. With UNO's centennial Read More...
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On Saturday, September 12th, 2009, the legendary and visionary jazz musician Henry Grimes (acoustic bass, violin, voice), along with his esteemed bandmates Andrew Lamb (reeds, flute, percussion) and Michael Wimberly (drums, percussion), will present a Read More...
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Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Aug. 17. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Read More...
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Saturday night in Alpharetta, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra closed its summer season with fireworks at the end and an intriguing guest on the podium, making his U.S. professional conducting debut. Read More...
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That scarecrow didn't know what hit him. Seven-year-old Austin Huslinger grabbed a fistful of straw and lined up behind 35 other children, ready to jam the straw into the scarecrow's loosefitting clothes. Read More...
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Music lovers gathered at a concert featuring an up and coming young pianist who saw success with his first album ''Touch Me''. Read More...
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Pity the poor piano that was on the Long's Park stage Sunday night.Cuban-born pianist Chuchito Valdés beat it up — inside and out — during a lively, 90-minute concert before a crowd of about 2,000.Leading his five-member, Afro-Cuban Latin-jazz ensemble, Read More...
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Through music, dance and worship, the Afro Latino immigrant community is trying to retain its identity. Read More...
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Restaurant: The owner of the two Arco Iris Latino Markets is opening a restaurant next to his store at 6111 Staples Mill Road in Henrico County. The restaurant will be part of a 10,000-square-foot building. It will take up 5,000 square feet on the first Read More...
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It's become clear to any research executive in the television business these days that what's good for the viewer may not necessarily be good for the business. Take the digital video recorder. Read More...
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Puerto Rico's Calle 13 became the latest Latin American export to hit London's music scene last week and proved that this most international of cities will never fail to turn out legions of any nationality for a concert by their compatriots. Read More...
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Flamenco dancers Jessica Familia, 17, and Edlin Ortiz, 19, had a big gig coming up and they wanted everything to be just right. So they started practicing at the beginning of summer, three hours a day, four days a week. There were many afternoons when Read More...
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MORRISTOWN -- About 20 children performed a choreographed dance set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller'' on Saturday as part of an afternoon of multicultural music and food that drew thousands of people to Caldwell Park. Read More...
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ear-perfect weather yesterday coupled with a return to earlier hours and free admission generated sizable crowds for Festival Latino. Read More...
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Photo: Student talent on display: From left, Linda Boyce, her husband, John Boyce, and Laird Houland demonstrate a bronze casting Saturday during a studio tour of the School of Arts and Design at the Santa Fe Community College. Read More...
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On the same stage that has launched the careers of artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith, Ashlee Madhukar stood ready to stake her claim to fame. Read More...
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Singer Luis Fonsi's hair is so black it gleams. He has thick brown eyebrows, deep brown eyes, and his skin is tanned a rich caramel. But for all his dark features, his eyes shine so vibrantly that the impression he gives is one of brightness. Read More...
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The dance floor at Caesars Atlantic City's new Dusk club is packed on Tuesdays, as is seen here, and on weekends. Read More...
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Jessica Velazquez and her daughter Loahni Hernandez, 5, get some salsa instructions during the Latino Festival from MS y Mambo, a Columbus-based dance company focusing on Afro-Caribbean dance and body movement. The company offered free instruction to Read More...
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I haven't looked closely at the poster for Mexican-set drama Sin Nombre, but if it doesn't somewhere feature the blurb, "Tough .... Brutal .... Uncompromising", then the next round of quesadillas is on me. Young American director Cary Fukunaga is the Read More...
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Chris Pine was so glad to receive a $90,000 check on behalf of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) that he skipped the short stairs and instead hopped over the stage. Read More...
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Last spring I moderated a panel at GOOD's offices here in L.A. about public transportation and the community. As discussions about public transit and Los Angeles often do, it got pretty heated towards the end as the panelists and a few members of the Read More...
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The Department of Children and Family Services is looking to expand a program to help keep vulnerable families from becoming part of the child welfare system. Read More...
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Nampa's Grace Episcopal Church invites community to celebrate its new look NAMPA — Grace Episcopal Church extends an open invitation to its friends and neighbors to share in a celebration of renovations to the historic 70-year-old downtown church. Read More...
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Technically, Margaret “Peggy” Ward, 80, is retired. Read More...
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Don't just TolerateErie. Celebrate it. CelebrateErie began Thursday in true Erie style with an evening dedicated to eating. The festival continues through the weekend with a full lineup of kids' activities, live music, and food. Read More...
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Oscar Milan, a Cuban-born manager of the Leonia Hand Car Wash on Fort Lee Road is Republican, but looks beyond political ideologies when addressing Sotomayor, a Democrat Read More...
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MUSCATINE, Iowa — A comedian who has been featured at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York will perform in Muscatine next weekend. Read More...
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FOR A GENERATION of girls, coming of age during the recession calls for a celebration that can be as much DIY as it is mini-wedding. Read More...
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WELLAND — Take a trip around the world with the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre. The East Main St. agency will be hosting its 33rd annual Folklore Festival beginning next week with the World Ball on Friday, Aug.[...] Read More...
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For the last two years, Robert Rodriguez fans have been clamoring for the full-length version of his faux-trailer Machete. Now, thanks to the guys at Latino Review, we finally have our first look at the movie’s script. Apparently, the plot of Machete Read More...
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Two batches of mosquitoes collected in Encinitas and Valley Center have tested positive for West Nile virus, county environmental health officials said yesterday. Read More...
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Antioch Concert: Blooze Brothers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore Drive. (847) 395-1000. Deerfield Concerts: Leonardo will perform at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Details, Read More...
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If you're planning to seek a potential mate or new friends at the second PlayDate event in Raleigh on Saturday, keep two things in mind: Read More...
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The Weinstein brothers' Asian debut is aiming for a fall overseas release, a year after finishing shooting, but its U.S. Read More...
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A man convicted over a 2008 robbery in Garland that claimed the lives of two Christian music record producers could be sent to death row. The penalty phase was scheduled Thursday in Dallas for 20-year-old James Broadnax of Texarkana. Read More...
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Squinting under the hot July sun, Jenine Alexander inspects Sergio Zavala's bike as he circles along Sebastopol Avenue in Santa Rosa. The thick stack of 10-foot-long pieces of lumber strapped to the back of his bike wobble in his wake."How does it feel?" Read More...
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OREM -- Two community education advocates have joined forces to create the Family City USA Extravaganza, a family-oriented field day and performing arts concert set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mountain View High School that celebrates Orem's shared values Read More...
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HOUSTON -- A man who dedicates his life to the young and the young at heart was this month's Jefferson Award winner, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday. To understand Roy Garivay's passion for giving, it helps to know his background. Read More...
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'American Ramadan' screeningA film exploring the American Muslim experience will be shown from 7-9 p.m. today and is sponsored by the Alameda Multicultural Community Center, at the Longfellow Education Center, 500 Pacific Ave. Read More...
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A film exploring the American Muslim experience will be shown from 7-9 p.m. today and is sponsored by the Alameda Multicultural Community Center, at the Longfellow Education Center, 500 Pacific Ave., Building A, Room 7. Read More...
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Editors Note: Music Industry Today is a series that will appear on this site every Thursday looking at the issues and artists shaping Austin's music scene. Read More...
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RHS Garden Wisley is whipping up a special summer of romance with a series of Latin Dance Nights and late summer openings every Friday in August. Read More...
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Festival Hispano will celebrate its 15th year in Sussex County from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Millsboro Little League Complex on State Street. Read More...
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AUDREY’S SOCIETY WHIRL: ‘King Of Paper Chasin’’ Premieres During International Latino Film Festival in New York City at Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea. Executive Producer & Star Dwayne “DL” Clark Joined By Cast At Premiere And At Invite-Only Cocktail Reception Read More...
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New England Newspapers NORTH ADAMS -- Mass MoCA is reinventing itself yet again. The contemporary art museum has often played host to live music, but this Saturday, it is trying an all day indie music festival. Mass MoCA Fest, taking over Courtyard D Read More...
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Click on picture to enlarge. Oscar Penate, 12, videotapes in the cast house at Hopewell Furnace National Historic site in Union Township as part of a documentary being made by Latino students in the Pottstown School District. Read More...
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Marc Anthony will receive the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. He will be honored at a black-tie gala at the Washington Convention Center on Sept. 16. Read More...
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Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Still young, Cusi Cram has a roster of plays to her credit, as well as an animated children’s TV program, and a clutch of awards. Read More...
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A man on federal death row for killing a South Carolina woman says he's trying to help find another victim's body. Read More...
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Is health care a generational issue? We see a lot of older people in power and at these town halls, pushing the debate, but why... Read More...
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Photo by flipperman7 5 MOVIE: Part of the ongoing Maya Indie Film Series , which highlights films by Latino filmmakers, the E Street Cinema tonight screens The Line , directed by James Cotten and starring Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Danny Trejo, Armand Assante Read More...
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At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held Tuesday, the group gave away $1.2 million in grants to arts organizations nationwide. Read More...
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At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held Tuesday, the group gave away $1.2 million in grants to arts organizations nationwide. Read More...
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Robert Feldberg reviews "A Lifetime Burning" off-Broadway Read More...
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Rodrigo Dorfman is a human hyphen. Photographer-writer-video artist-ethnographer-filmmaker. Chilean-American via Argentina-Paris-Amsterdam. Read More...
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.—At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held Tuesday, the group gave away $1.2 million in grants to arts organizations nationwide Read More...
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American soccer fans have finally earned some influence in network television offices, and their recent uproar will guarantee that a crucial World Cup qualifying match will be made available. Read More...
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BEVERLY HILLS (California) - AT THE annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held on Tuesday, the group gave away US$1.2 million (S$1.74 million) in grants Read More...
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Actor Dennis Haskins, who portrayed the principal Mr. Belding on the hit NBC show "Saved by the Bell," recently made a stop in Charleston at Appalachian Power Park. Read More...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held Tuesday, the group gave away $1.2 million in grants to arts organizations nationwide Read More...
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At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. Read More...
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At the annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gives away gold-and-marble statuettes. At its annual summer luncheon held Tuesday, the group gave away $1.2 million in grants to arts organizations nationwide. Warren Beatty, Rose... Read More...
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As several people come forward to claim parenthood over the King of Pop’s three children, the Mirror has discovered the truth behind the birth of his youngest. Read More...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - August 11, 2009) - The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented $1,249,000 in financial grants to 29 film schools and non-profit organizations at its annual Installation Luncheon honoring the organization's 2009-2010 Read More...
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At the risk of getting lots of angry mail, I must bring up an inconvenient truth about changing our breakwater. All the articles, editorials and op-ed letters I’ve seen on this subject address better beach water quality, more tourism, even increased city Read More...
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DALLAS - A unique exhibit from local disabled artists is on display in Dallas. The exhibition, titled "Art and Ability," is being shown at the Latino Cultural Center. Read More...
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Bob Saget is like a comedy ninja. You never know where he's going to strike or with what kind of material. Sometimes, he's the comforting sitcom dad, as Danny Tanner in "Full House" or Steve Patterson in the recent "Surviving Suburbia" on ABC. Sometimes, Read More...
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STERLING – The 58th annual Sterling-Rock Falls Fiesta Days is right around the corner. To kick off the event, the Latin American Social Club is observing its most time-honored tradition – the annual Don’s Party – 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the club, 2708 W. Read More...
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The concerts feature a variety of local and regional entertainment for the entire family. Read More...
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Come to the Orange County Great Park's Flights and Sounds of Summer this Friday and Saturday for comedy, sultry Motown music and lush Caribbean sounds from Colombia's top diva. Read More...
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Whether we like it or not, gay marriage opponents had a devastatingly effective advertising campaign in California. When should Californians try to reverse last... Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) -- Postville, Iowa, home of the now-defunct Agriprocessors slaughterhouse, is a rural town struggling with diversity, brought down by political indifference and a failed immigration policy, “a little town … on the losing end of global Read More...
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Last week, Americans saw some disturbing images. During town hall meetings about health care reform, legislators and citizens were loudly interrupted and intimidated by members of the audience who refused to let them speak. Read More...
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East End residents will have an opportunity to dance the night away to the sounds of salsa, mambo, meringue, bolero, chachacha and African rhythms as part of “Salsa Dance Party: La Orquesta Parrish” in the Parrish Art Museum’s concert hall on Saturday, Read More...
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Childhood cancer survivors treated with total body or abdominal radiation may have an increased risk of diabetes, according to a report in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. This correlation does Read More...
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Right now, TV is bracing for its late-night expansion. Read More...
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Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Aug. 10. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theatres' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Read More...
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Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Aug. 10. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theatres' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Read More...
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Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Aug. 10. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Read More...
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L.A.'s Powerhouse concert on Saturday featured a diverse mix of performers, including Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, the New Boyz, LMFAO, Kid Cudi and more. Read More...
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Is Steven Spielberg interested in taking over a proposed film adaptation of the Halo video game franchise? That's the rumor over on IESB.net , which cites numerous anonymous sources. Read More...
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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Linda Douglass, the former CBS and ABC News correspondent who joined the Obama presidential campaign and later the administration, has emerged as the point person in the White House push back against “disinformation” Read More...
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We're kicking off the second week of August with new releases from our friends at Coalmine Records, KRS-One and M.O.P., while Beanie Mac and Eve found their way back to studio. Don't forget to check out DJ Spooky's dope song in Farsi. DJ Spooky is always Read More...
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Blues-rock guitarist Eric Sardinas performs at Biscuits and Blues. [ 8 p.m., 401 Mason St., S.F. ] Read More...
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Show's host sees talks with candidates as way to serve local Hispanics Read More...
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Halfway through Univision's top-rated variety show, Sábado Gigante, host Don Francisco yells out: ``Vamos a cantarle a State Farm! Música, maestro!'' -- ``Let's sing to State Farm!'' Read More...
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East Hampton, NY, August 9, 2009—As crazy as it sounds, we’re closing in on the end of another decade. But, before focusing on the the best movies of the past ten years, I’m drawn to dwell on a different decade altogether. The 1980s. Read More...
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This week: G.I. Joe shoots up the top spot at the box office; Jennifer Aniston goes to prison; Gunsmoke rides again; The Losers begin and Renny Harlin goes to Russia. Box Office G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra shot up the top spot with an estimated $56 million Read More...
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New Britain, CT - With the calendar page now turned to August and glorious, late-Summer weather now firmly in place in southern New England - the New Britain Rock Cats are about to raise the curtain on their 10th (of 13!) Homestand of the 2009 Season Read More...
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The Latino Funnyman Marries Pianist Natasha Rubin Read More...
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CROWN POINT -- Good thing Kristy Burciaga has no trouble singing in front of crowds, because her performance at the Hispanics Out Promoting Excellence inaugural Latino Fest at the Lake County Fair monumentally changed with the opening of a CD case. The Read More...
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Stephanie Hanor came to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego as an assistant curator in 2001. She became a curator in 2004 and then senior curator and head of its curatorial department three years later. Now, she has left to take a position at Mills Read More...
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By the time he concluded his eight-year run as chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill last summer, James Moeser was ready for a break. He was happy to get away from a job that carried with it pressure that he described as "relentless and unmitigating." Read More...
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Dance parties at Seattle Art Museum, reality TV-style Webcasts about opera, social networking: organizations are using these and more to engage broader audiences. Read More...
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Despite the current economic climate, Benny Valles and business partner Steven KoneffKlatt think that now is the right time to open their dance studio, Ballet Folklorico de Oro, in San Lorenzo. Read More...
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Parents often come into the library and ask, ``What's a good book for my child to read?'' The answer, of course, depends on the child. Like adults, kids have specific tastes when it comes to books. Read More...
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I think they got the wrong person for this job. Read More...
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The Arts Council of York County will sponsor an oyster roast and fundraiser during the grand opening of the Community Performance Center at 249 E. Main St., downtown Rock Hill. The event will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and will include live beach music, Read More...
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Photo by Michael Zampelli via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr Johnny Cupcakes Presents: The Goonies Tonight at midnight, Johnny Cupcakes (it's t-shirts, not actual cupcakes) is presenting a showing of The Goonies at the Fairfax Cinemas (7907 Read More...
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A top story from this week. Danny Krivit 718 Sessions is released September 22, 2009 and Frankie Knuckles Motivation Too is released on October 20, 2009 both on Nervous Records Read More...
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Rebirth Community Church is hosting a Prayer and Meditation Time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at 570 S. McKinley Drive, Port Clinton. Church members is taking prayer requests. Read More...
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When they were students at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, James Kautz, Matthew Pilieci, and Derek Ahonen were already disaffected with mainstream theater. They wanted to "open up an honest dialogue between audiences and artists," says Read More...
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Back in October of 2008, we talked about Halo gamers anticipating a movie made based on their favorite game. We also noted that Stuart Beattie wrote a spec script for Halo because he was frustrated by the lack of progress on the project. (A spec script Read More...
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Seeking diversity -- musically and otherwise -- is one of the goals of the annual Unity Christian Music Festival, which continued Friday at Heritage Landing. • Unity fest review: Israel Houghton & New Breed • Unity Christian Music Festival Notebook • Read More...
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If your child wants a part in a television show or feature film you as the parent need to know this: You have a job, too. Read More...
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It's that time of year again! Chicagoist would like to add several more people to our staff to fill in some gaps in coverage and make the site even better. Specific positions are listed below. If you're interested in any of them, meet the qualifications, Read More...
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Saturday's Festival Latino is showcasing some talented young people who will compete in "Latino Idol." Set for 5 p.m., the contest will feature six finalists. Almost all of them are from Lake County. Aliciavidal Ruiz of Highland believes "Latino Idol" Read More...
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Festival Latino is a cultural bash that thinks big. Set for Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, the all-day event is presented by the Hispanic Organization Promoting Excellence., a not-for-profit organization that advocates Hispanic education and Read More...
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The “B” word is back at Chargers Park, and I don't mean Bolts. Blackouts. Five years ago they were as much a part of Chargers home games as the cannon, but then the team got good and people bought tickets and life was good for everyone (if you forget Read More...
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In seven days, 125 films showcased a multi-layered stream of Latino voices. Read More...
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SPORTS MEDIA: Blame the economy or high ticket prices or fans frustrated by that whole Super Bowl thing, but the Chargers have “thousands of tickets” left for every game. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO — Transitioning from one career and making a 360-degree turn into another profession isn’t unheard of; it’s actually the norm these days. Read More...
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The Senate voted 68-31 Thursday to confirm Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. Jeffrey Brown talks to legal experts about what this means for the Hispanic community and beyond. Read More...
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"The Garden," directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, is an intricate and compelling documentary about American politics and the tug-of-war over a 14-acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles. Read More...
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In the same way that a shocking number of housewives in America today still feign ignorance that Elton John is gay, some people don't get that Madonna stole voguing from African-American and Latino gays, and made a fortune selling a watered-down version Read More...
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RailHawks Hold Free Clinic on Sunday August 9, clinic is part of Diamante’s Ritmo Latino Festival Read More...
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A congressional chairman is demanding answers from a coal group about forged letters criticizing major climate legislation that were sent to three congressional offices ahead of the vote. Read More...
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Aztlan Dance Company director Roén Salinas looks a little flustered as he walks into East Austin coffee shop Hot Mama's. One of the dancers set to perform in Aztlan's 35th anniversary has broken her foot. After a little crisis management on his cell phone, Read More...
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Latino Review has grabbed an exclusive scoop from a “confirmed source” that Ninja Assassin star and Korean pop star, Rain, is set to star in a remake of the 1973 Bruce Lee classic, Enter The Dragon. Screen Rant reported on this “sort of” remake almost Read More...
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Luis "DJ Disco Wiz" Cedeño believes in second chances. As the first Latino hip-hop deejay, it's now that this 48-year-old Bronx native is getting his props. With the release of his memoir, "It's Just Begun" , the Puerto Rican and Cuban... Read More...
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T his summer, chefs, street vendors and people who just like to eat are combining fresh fruit with lime, chile and salt for dishes designed to tickle every taste bud. Read More...
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Pitbull makes his [overused cliche removed] return to the mic with the debut of his new solo LP, Rebelution. Read More...
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Latino Review has learned that Warner Bros. Pictures is eyeing Rain (upcoming Ninja Assassin ) to star in writer/director Kurt Sutter's Awaken the Dragon . Read More...
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Radoslaw Sikorski: The foreign minister of Poland discusses Poland’s new place in Europe and the international community. The World Affairs Council presents the evening. [6:30 p.m., Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., S.F.] Read More...
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A total of 12 forged letters -- all appearing to come from local groups unhappy with a climate-change bill -- were sent to three congressional offices this summer by a Washington lobbying firm, according to the pro-coal group for which the firm was working Read More...
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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Maria Martino, 14, of Freehold Township, will be among the young people who will be performing in a talent show to be held at the Radisson Hotel, Gibson Place, Freehold Township, at 1 p.m. Aug. 9. Proceeds from the talent show will Read More...
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A Washington lobbying firm sent at least 12 forged letters to three members of Congress this summer, one of the firm's clients alleged. Read More...
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Though her confirmation as the Supreme Court's first Latino justice looks assured, it won't come without a barrage of criticisms. About 30 lawmakers are expected to voice their complaints. Senate floor debate over Sonia Sotomayor's history-making nomination Read More...
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Though her confirmation as the Supreme Court's first Latino justice looks assured, it won't come without a barrage of criticisms. About 30 lawmakers are expected to voice their complaints. Floor debate over Sonia Sotomayor's history-making nomination Read More...
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Since most Americans would never dare question the business practices of Washington-area lobbying firms representing big corporate interests, this story may come as a surprise. The well-known Washington firm... Read More...
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Climate change lobby group sent six fradulent letters to two Pennsylvania representatives. Read More...
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LAS VEGAS (August 4, 2009) – The deep, talented Featherweight Division of “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion features today’s Pound-for-Pound King, Manny Pacquaio, along with some all-time greats from the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Australia Read More...
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Denied her golden ticket to stardom, then-obscure Margarita Cansino’s dreams were crushed when she found herself replaced by blonde bombshell Loretta Young as the lead in Fox’s remake of the 1928 blockbuster Ramona . Cansino’s ethnic name and Latin features Read More...
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Postville, Iowa, home of the now-defunct Agriprocessors slaughterhouse, is a rural town struggling with diversity, brought down by political indifference and a failed immigration policy, “a little town … on the losing end of global forces bigger than Read More...
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LAS VEGAS (August 4, 2009) – The deep, talented Featherweight Division of “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion features today’s Pound-for-Pound King, Manny Pacquaio, along with some all-time greats from the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Australia Read More...
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Potlucks, live music, barbecues, raffles and games for children are all part of block parties scheduled for National Night Out in the Bay Area today. The annual, nationwide event is held the first Tuesday in August to increase crime and drug prevention Read More...
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LAS VEGAS (August 4, 2009) – The deep, talented Featherweight Division of “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion features today’s Pound-for-Pound King, Manny Pacquaio, along with some all-time greats from the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Australia Read More...
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Miami -- For a generation of girls, coming of age during the recession calls for a celebration that can be as much DIY as it is mini-wedding. Read More...
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Over the past nine years, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's annual concert at Ebenezer Baptist Church's Horizon Sanctuary —- part of the National Black Arts Festival —- has become a musical highlight of the summer. Read More...
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Dezarie: The reggae singer from St. Croix performs at the Independent. [ 9 p.m., 628 Divisadero St., S.F. ] Read More...
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Loads of strawberries, a wide range of food, live music, dancing, arts and crafts and carnival rides filled the streets of downtown Watsonville over the weekend at the 15th annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay. Read More...
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Te quedaste a oscuras y no tienes nada que ver...........? desde 1500 a 5000 pesos hay opciones para ti Nosotros te ofrecemos la mejorprogramación olvídate de caídas y pagar por que te activen tu tarjeta o equipo, ya que este sistema se actualiza solo Read More...
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The 2009 New York International Latino Film Festival and Cinelatino, the leading Spanish-language movie channel in the United States, proudly announce the winners of the Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards for Best Picture and Best Documentary at the conclusion Read More...
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HOLLYWOOD — She strolled into the dim dining space of Musso & Frank Grill on Hollywood Boulevard undetected. Even when she placed her oversized sunglasses atop her head — revealing a face seen on millions of television screens — customers remained oblivious Read More...
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Good luck finding females, Latinos, Native Americans, children or the elderly among the best-selling video games of recent years. The biggest census of video game characters ever conducted has found those groups mostly missing in action. Read More...
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There's a fine line between publicity and a ripoff says one Washington Post writer. Ian Shapira was initially delighted to see media buzz site Gawker... Read More...
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Good luck finding females, Latinos, Native Americans, children or the elderly among the best-selling video games of recent years. Read More...
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For a generation of girls, coming of age during the recession calls for a celebration that can be as much DIY as it is mini-wedding. Planning a quinceanera? Read More...
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Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Aug. 3. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Read More...
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This ain't been the hottest summer on record. Students might don't want to go back to school because the weather's been so nice. But when they get to class, they will be told that such talk is to be avoided. Yet they probably won't be told ain't nothing Read More...
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About 3,000 years' worth of Mexican artistry makes up one of the latest Wichita Art Museum exhibits. Read More...
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Talented and dimpled, Mario Lopez first came to our attention on "Saved by the Bell." Read More...
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MONDAYS to Aug. 31 Adult Coed Open Volleyball will be offered for Warren residents 18 years and older from 7 p.m. to dusk, every Monday to Aug. 31, at the municipal complex pavilion area on Mountain Boulevard, Warren Township. There is no admission fee. Read More...
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Aliens, bisexuality, a 1970s colony of beekeepers, Irish hippies and an updated Strindberg play join hands and skip to the beat of the Fringe, with its quirky highs and deflating lows. Read More...
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Te quedaste a oscuras y no tienes nada que ver...........? desde 1500 a 5000 pesos hay opciones para ti Nosotros te ofrecemos la mejorprogramación olvídate de caídas y pagar por que te activen tu tarjeta o equipo, ya que este sistema se actualiza solo Read More...
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106.7 KPOV, BEND’S COMMUNITY RADIO STATION is looking for energetic volunteers to do everything from database entry to tending Booth at summer events. Contact: 541-322-0863 or info@kpov. org. AARP TAX-AIDE needs volunteers in Central Oregon to provide Read More...
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EAST LANSING - Latino traditions will be a new part of the National Folk Festival which will be in its eighth year when it opens Friday, Aug. 7. Read More...
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The Rev. Monsignor Joseph M. Mayo called it "a great icon of our faith." Maria O'Brien, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orem, said that, "It's a shame if every Catholic in Utah hasn't seen it at least once." Many of the tourists who Read More...
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The Mexican actress breaks out of her successful but limited career to take on a more powerful role in Showtime's 'Weeds,' be a face of L'Oreal, and star in a Web-based drama. She strolled into the dim dining space of Musso & Frank Grill on Hollywood Read More...
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London, August 1 : Continuing the light-hearted exchange of messages directed towards popular British band Oasis, Cristiano Ronaldo said the group was no closer to Latino pop singer Ricky Martin. Read More...
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Band Black Eyed Peas, Adobe hope to inspire artistic ambitions Read More...
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An employee of a Washington lobbying firm forged a letter from a Latino social-service group to Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.), urging Perriello to make changes in a bill capping greenhouse-gas emissions, the Latino group said Friday. Read More...
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