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June 2008 - Posts
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WASHINGTON - Not every day at the White House is momentous. Some just have their moments. Here was President Bush in shirt sleeves, sweat-soaked, out on a summer's day, doing one of his favourite things as leader of the country. Read More...
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"Rent" may be saying goodbye to Broadway on Sept. 7, but the long-running pop-rock musical will still be around in print. Read More...
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While No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) reauthorization stalls, civil rights and education leaders continue to urge Congress to take immediate action. Read More...
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It was Aditya Dutt's directorial debut AASHIQ BANAYA AAPNE that set groundbreaking trend of "Sufi rock" culture in tinsel town where Himesh Reshammiya raised to mercurial singing stardom. Read More...
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Stevie Wonder comes off more like a friendly uncle than a legendary musical figure. He cracks jokes, tells stories and opines about politics and world peace. Here's a sampling of what he had to say when he spoke recently with Associated Press. Read More...
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Strains of lively, beautifully played music filled the air Saturday at the first Fiesta Latino event, hosted by Mitchell Community College. Organized by Dr. William Findt, executive vice president at MCC, the music and arts celebration was put in motion Read More...
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Polls rarely produce specific consequences in a political campaign, but focus groups often do. In one case, two focus groups shaped an entire presidential campaign. Read More...
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Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. Read More...
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A handful of Latino musicians, actors and celebrities are urging their fans to support Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama.Latino celebrities are becoming involved in the 2008 White House race to an unprecedented degree this year, The Read More...
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Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. But wait, it's not what you think. Read More...
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Today Lawn concerts The free annual Summer Sunday Lawn concert at the Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., continues today with Blue Midnight, sponsored by Boydstun Pest Control and 95.1 BOB FM. Read More...
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These days, Billie Letts is probably best known as "Tracy Letts' mom" -- the mother of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright whose dysfunctional family drama, "August: Osage County," debuted at the Steppenwolf Theatre and has become Read More...
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Sitting on a beach or by the pool with a guide to summer reading, but no advice on what's rocking the Latin music world? Look no further. Here are a few albums that could make this a summer to remember. Read More...
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Applause in the sanctuary echoed as rain pounded the roof Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, where four men were ordained into the diocesan priesthood. Read More...
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HANOI, VIETNAM – True to their band’s name, four Filipinos here are carving Melia Hanoi hotel’s watering hole for fellow OFWs craving for a taste of home. Read More...
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GREENSBORO — Annual grants awarded Friday by the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro reflect a new way of doing business for the fundraising and advocacy group. (Credit: "By Dawn DeCwikiel-Kane Staff Writer") Read More...
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Fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons wants only the best for her two daughters with soon-to-be-ex-husband, Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons -- and according to terms of a custody agreement reached yesterday, Ming Lee , 8, and Aoki Lee , 5, are Read More...
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If TV is the new radio, advertising firm Alma DDB has taken the concept a step further with the creation of Los Felinos de la Noche. Read More...
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A off-Broadway multi-media show that opens next Wednesday focuses on the experience of being gay and Latina. Organizers of "Pandora's" commissioned monologues from ten Latino writers from across the country. Read More...
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Which future Hall of Famer should've switched sides? June 27, 2008 - This past week's draft saw a number of shocking changes that shook up the WWE. With stars like Triple H, Rey Mysterio, and CM Punk changing brands, the decisions made by WWE in the draft Read More...
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They're not just rocking the vote -- they're salseando, perreando and mariachi-ando it. Latino musicians, actors and celebrities are getting involved in the U.S. presidential campaign to an unprecedented degree this year, from voter-registration campaigns Read More...
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Overture Films has inked a two-year, first-look deal with Philip Seymour Hoffman's New York-based Cooper's Town Prods. Read More...
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MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Putting their political turbulence behind them, Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton began a show of unity Friday aboard Obama's campaign plane as it carried them to New Hampshire for their first public appearance together since Read More...
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In person, Stevie Wonder comes off more like your friendly uncle than a legendary musical figure: he cracks jokes, tells stories, and opines about politics and world peace. Read More...
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Downtown Toms River presents a new event, Concerts in the Park, on Saturday, July 26 and Aug. 23, at Huddy Park at Main and Water streets in downtown Toms River. Read More...
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Downtown Toms River kicks off its new Concerts in the Park series from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday with Rock 'N' Roll on the River in Huddy Park on Water Street. The event will feature free live music, and food will be available from various vendors. Read More...
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It's a safe bet that visitors to Lowe's of Central Louisville this weekend will learn a thing or two about safety — particularly if they tour the Great Safety Adventure traveling home-safety exhibit. Read More...
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*In an interview on "Our World with Black Enterprise," to air nationally this weekend, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama talks candidly to host Ed Gordon about the reality of race and diversity in America. Read More...
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Capsule reviews of Broadway shows as of June 23 follow: Read More...
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Imagi Studios and Summit Entertainment will be at Anime Expo® 2008 (Booth #913 and #915) introducing its upcoming CG-animated motion picture Astro Boy. A special edition Astro Boy T-shirt will also be distributed to anime fans on a limited basis at the Read More...
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Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. But wait, it's not what you think. Wonder is trying to show a reporter how the device helps him "see" written documents; moments later, the blind superstar Read More...
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NEW YORK June 26, 2008, 07:31 pm ET · Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. But wait, it's not what you think. Read More...
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Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. But wait, it's not what you think. Wonder is trying to show a reporter how the device helps him "see" written documents; moments later, the blind superstar Read More...
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NEW YORK - Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. But wait, it's not what you think. Read More...
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Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can't get it to work right. Read More...
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Men Are Real…Women R2 – the new series of sexually charged monologues penned by Latino writers – will begin performances Off-Broadway at the Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street June 27. Read More...
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Here we are, knee deep in Pride season, and there's a song speaking to us all the way at the top of the pop charts. ''I kissed a girl and I liked it,'' shouts Katy Perry over a sludgy, insistent punk pulse. Aw, ain't that sweet? But then, Perry quickly Read More...
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WHAT: Concertgoers will be able to enjoy free live musical entertainment during "Concerts in the Park" events, sponsored by Downtown Toms River, or the Toms River Business Improvement District. The nonprofit organization promotes and implements the economic Read More...
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GRASSTOWNE: Saturday, 6 p.m., Wildflower Music Festival, White Mills, $10 general/$20 students/children free. 253-5500. MEGAN MCDERMOTT: Sunday, 11 a.m., Dunmore United Methodist Church, 222 S. Blakely St. Read More...
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Camden's Puerto Rican community will converge along the waterfront Sunday for the annual Parada San Juan Bautista. Read More...
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Team Hollywood, a celebrity street basketball team, composed of former NBA players, retired Harlem Globetrotters and talented streetballers, will hit the court at the Providence/Ball Family Center on June 28 at 9 a.m. to noon. The game is free and open Read More...
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Town of Wallkill - Latin music performer Gilberto Santa Rosa will meet and greet fans Wednesday at the Verizon Wireless store, 61 Orange Plaza Lane in Middletown. Read More...
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Forget the Bronx and South Central. If you want to find the best hip-hop dancers in the world look farther east, to South Korea. Read More...
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Five years ago, the effects of hepatitis C almost took Alejandro Escovedo's life. These days, he's regained his strength onstage as he releases the muscular 'Real Animal' Read More...
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Contribute to Vox Populi by calling 652-0370 or e-mailing us at vox@savannahnow.com . Be sure to write Vox Populi in the subject field. Not all responses are used. Read More...
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Coalition Calls for Federal Education Policy that Supports Culturally Based Teaching Read More...
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PARIS (AFP) - As the world tut-tutted over the hazards of throwing ultra-skinny female models on catwalks over the last months, few noticed the men too had shrunk. Read More...
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Starting an art collection doesn’t require a trip to Christie’s auction house. In the spirit of celebrating all things art in Des Moines, Juice is... Read More...
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As the world tut-tutted over the hazards of throwing ultra-skinny female models on catwalks over the last months, few noticed the men too had shrunk. But specialists say a page is being turned, and the real men are back... Read More...
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A new project led by Dave Eggers is documenting the stories of people whose voices usually go unheard Read More...
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Ailing in a hospital bed in 1999 after his second heart attack and the quadruple bypass that followed, Tejano singer Sunny Ozuna was certain his time in this world was up. Read More...
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Known as salade composé in French, composed salads feature elegantly arranged ingredients of the highest quality, elevating the simple tossed salad to a work of edible art. Read More...
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The Turning Point Urban Business Summit and Expo will take place from June 26-27, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The conference and expo will feature an exclusive book signing with WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie and salute such key influencers Read More...
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LOS ANGELES----The Turning Point Urban Business Summit and Expo will take place from June 26-27, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The conference and expo will feature an exclusive book signing with WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie and salute such Read More...
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A recent rash of restaurant closings in Bonita Springs is still spreading. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO----Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, the San Francisco Public Library, and Litquake announced today the San Francisco International Poetry Festival—Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry. Read More...
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For the first time in 75 years, Broadway will get another look at a nearly forgotten comedy from the 1930s, Samson Raphaelson's "Accent on Youth." Manhattan Theatre Club will revive the play next spring, with David Hyde Pierce in the starring role. Read More...
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