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People behind films are stars in their own right
Doug Penikas received his acceptance to the Newport Beach Film Festival in the most unceremonious of ways — an email that landed in his junk folder. "I didn't believe it," he said. "I thought it was a hoax. Especially when I couldn't tell anyone...
Tags: Muscular Dystrophy, Festive Events, Green Day (music group), Action (Movie Genre), Entertainment Events
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Long-distance learning
As Newport Beach science teacher Jean-Paul Rimlinger put it, trapping voles and mice in Nova Scotia isn't typical professional development. Nevertheless, that's where he was for a week at the end of March, helping a group of scientists track mammal...
Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Students, Environmental Issues, Disneyland Park
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Off Center and all together
Natalia Kaliada has faced rejection from arts facilities, endured police raids, been arrested and lived in exile for more than two years. All of that for one cause: a relentless commitment to free thought and expression. As the founding co-artistic...
Tags: Artists, Belarus, Arts, New York City, Festive Events
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Matsuoka a freshman phenom for CdM
It has been nearly five years since Corona del Mar High freshman Amy Matsuoka traded the balance beam for a bucket of golf balls. Both gymnastics and golf can be sports where an inch makes a difference. Matsuoka was not seeing the results she wanted as...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Ball Gymnastics, Students, Genesis (music group), Mountains
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Reel Critics: 'Paranormal' tricks and treats
The essence of enjoying a scary movie is that we can hit our target heart rate while enjoying large quantities of snacks. Cardio and candy — a win-win. I was predisposed to find "Paranormal Activity 4" a total waste of time, aside from my...Tags: Matthew Fox, James Patterson , Xbox 360, Tyler Perry, Unexplained Phenomena
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Lynn receives welcome
NEWPORT BEACH — Robert Lynn said it felt good to be back home in Southern California after the London Olympics. Lynn was an assistant coach on the U.S. Olympic men's water polo team that finished eighth in London. He said he got funny text messages...
Tags: Water Polo, Polo, Usain Bolt, Sports, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Fundraiser for Syrian protesters set for Sunday
A relative of Syrian PresidentBashar al-Assad, who has been an outspoken critic of the regime's brutal crackdown on protesters, is scheduled to speak this weekend in Irvine. Majd Jadaan, the sister-in-law of al-Assad's brother, Maher al-Assad, left the...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Politics, North Africa, Human Rights
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The College Conversation: Prepare your kids for independent living
Editor's note: Lisa McLaughlin's colleague Ellen Gaddie, the mother of a University of Oregon sophomore, wrote this week's The College Conversation. * Parents worry. It's what we do. We're pretty good at it, actually. But for parents of college-bound...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Mass Media, Health and Safety at School, Colleges and Universities
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Newport may close Balboa branch, open 'electronic' library
NEWPORT BEACH — The Newport Beach Public Library is considering closing one of its four branches and outfitting a planned community center with everything that it offered — except the books. At a meeting about the Balboa Peninsula's Marina...Tags: Electronics, Computer Networking and Internet, Public Officials, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Politics
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One home entertainment system
Tribune staff reportMicrosoft Corp. unveiled its new Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming and home entertainment system at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. Tuesday morning Turning on the device with the phrase "Xbox on," executives said they emphasized simplicity in the new...Tags: Nintendo Company Ltd., Gaming, Microsoft Corporation, Google Inc., Xbox 360
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Xbox One revealed: Microsoft unveils new console, ‘Halo’ TV series
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesMicrosoft on Tuesday is unveiling the successor to the Xbox 360 at a news event at its Redmond, Wash., campus, pulling back […]... -
Syria's military shows unexpected resilience
BEIRUT — The military onslaught this week against the strategic Syrian town of Qusair has dramatized a surprising combat resilience that has already put rebel forces on the defensive on other key fronts, including near the capital, Damascus. The...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Petroleum Industry, Government, Politics, National Government
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