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One On One With Brian Edge

njones — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:10:43 +0000

This New Years the Gilman, a not for profit punk rock club will celebrate its 25 year anniversary.Mark Oltmanns talks with Brian Edge, author of “924 Gilman: The Story So Far,” about how this small gem of a venue is much more than just the few bands that played there and went on to become famous.

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To read more about the Gilman check out their website at http://www.924gilman.org/blog/
For a list of upcoming events go to http://www.924gilman.org/blog/?cat=3

The Bay’s uneven terrain

njones — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:09:35 +0000

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Bart’s Cinematic Past

njones — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:08:34 +0000

When it opened in 1972, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART, was the poster child of cutting-edge design.But lately BART’s reputation has faded. Riders now complain about sanitation on the trains, and some say the system’s police force has become overbearing. So as BART approaches its 40th birthday, it may be hard to imagine that this system was once a symbol of the future in Hollywood films. Caroline Bins digs into BART’s cinematic history.

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BART in the movies:

THX 1138. The first BART in the movies, this 1971 sci-fi drama was the feature-length film debut of George Lucas.

They Call Me MISTER Tibbs! (1970), starring Sidney Poitier. Chase scene at still-under-construction Montgomery Street Station and a little bit into the tunnel.

The Domino Principle. This 1977 feature starring Gene Hackman has a shot of Hackman on a BART train, and shows a train coming into Fruitvale Station.

The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) The story of a princess who falls for a literary cab driver and learns to use BART to navigate San Francisco.

Predator 2. this 1990 release features Danny Glover Predator 2 is set in Los Angeles but shows the characters getting on a BART train.

The Pursuit of Happyness. This Oscar-nominated 2006 Will Smith film is the best recent example we can find of BART in the movies.

What Mark Twain Did & Didn’t Say About San Francisco

njones — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:07:40 +0000

A lot has been written and said about the city of San Francisco.One of the most famous, is the comment attributed to Mark Twain – “The coldest winter I ever spent; was a summer in San Francisco.” But we find out that this might just be the wittiest thing Mark Twain never said.

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Songs featured in this segment:
California Dreamin’ by the Mamas & Papas
Jumpers by Sleater-Kinney

Check out the Mark Twain Project here.

San Francisco: The Final Frontier?

njones — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:06:03 +0000

San Francisco pops up again and again in science fiction, but nowhere more than in the world of Star Trek.Reporter Ted Trautman, who happens to be a bona fide Trekkie, considers what it is about San Francisco that earns the city a seat at the center of the galaxy.

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Bay Area’s Hip-Hop breaks Taboos

njones — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:10:53 +0000

The Bay Area prides itself on its underdog spirit and art. Especially when it comes to its Hip Hop music.Often referred to as Hyphy (Hi-fee), this bay area brand of hip hop is known for virtually creating its own language. Now with the music videos by local artists like Lil ‘B and Kreashawn going viral, the Bay Area’s Hip Hop scene may finally be receiving the attention it feels it deserves. Caroline Bins investigates the Bay Area’s special brand of rap.

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For more Bay Area slang click on the Bay Area Slang Dictionary

Rafael Casal – Bay Area Slang Top 100

Music heard in this segment

Hyphyshit Quit Cupcakin

L’il B I’m Gay

Mac Dre Hyphy

Z Man Cupcakin

Lupe Fiasco Rafael Cassal

Rafael Casal – Bay Area Slang Top 100

Soulja Boy FT Lil B – Cooking Dance

Kreayshawn – Gucci Gucci

Picture caption: Kreayshawn the newest face in the Bay Area’s Hip Hop scene

Afghan-American

njones — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:09:52 +0000

North Gate Radio embeds with the Marines who are working with Afghan men and women in a whole new way.Mark Oltmanns reports how this new approach is changing both Marines and Afghans alike.

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Verbal Victor: Helping People Communicate

njones — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:08:55 +0000

A computer science professor at Wake Forest University in North Carolina has created a communication tool for people with autismand other communication disabilities. As a father, it allows him to interact with his son who has trouble with verbal skills. Mallika Menon has the story.

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For more information:
Download Verbal Victor from the App Store

Paul Pauca presents Verbal Victor App at Winston Salem Chamber’s 2011 Tech Briefing.

TC Geeks Article

Thanksgiving with foreigners

njones — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:07:59 +0000

Thanksgiving could not be more American. But what do the millions of non-Americans do during that long weekend.Fay Abuelgasim talked to a few foreigners about their plans.

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Music used in this piece: Adam Sandler “Thanksgiving song” Saturday Night Live

RECIPES

Peanut Salad

• 1 tomato (diced)
• 1 onion or scallions (diced)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted/unsweetened peanut butter
• 1-teaspoon salt
• 1-teaspoon pepper
• 1-teaspoon paprika
• 1-tablespoon vinegar
• 1 lime
• 2-tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

Mix diced vegetables in bowl. Add the salt, pepper, paprika, the peanut butter, the olive oil, and the vinegar, then mix it all together. Finally squeeze the lime juice over the salad and serve.

Lumpia

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup minced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 30 lumpia wrappers
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions
1. Place a wok or large skillet over high heat, and pour in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook pork, stirring frequently, until no pink is showing. Remove pork from pan and set aside. Drain grease from pan, leaving a thin coating. Cook garlic and onion in the same pan for 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked pork, carrots, green onions, and cabbage. Season with pepper, salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Remove from heat, and set aside until cool enough to handle.
2. Place three heaping tablespoons of the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. Fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with water to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture.
3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. Slide 3 or 4 lumpia into the oil. Fry the rolls for 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Tamales

Tamale Filling:
• 1 1/4 pounds pork loin
• 1 large onion, halved
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 dried California chile pods
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Tamale Dough:
• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup lard
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions
1. Place pork into a Dutch oven with onion and garlic, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is cooked through, about 2 hours.
2. Use rubber gloves to remove stems and seeds from the chile pods. Place chiles in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, then remove from heat to cool. Transfer the chiles and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture, stir in salt, and set aside. Shred the cooked meat and mix in one cup of the chile sauce.
3. Soak the corn husks in a bowl of warm water. In a large bowl, beat the lard with a tablespoon of the broth until fluffy. Combine the masa harina, baking powder and salt; stir into the lard mixture, adding more broth as necessary to form a spongy dough.
4. Spread the dough out over the corn husks to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of the meat filling into the center. Fold the sides of the husks in toward the center and place in a steamer. Steam for 1 hour.
5. Remove tamales from husks and drizzle remaining chile sauce over. Top with sour cream. For a creamy sauce, mix sour cream into the chile sauce.

Adobe Chicken

Ingredients
• 4-5 lbs. chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp. black peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Cover and marinate chicken for 1-3 hours. Bring to boil, then lower heat. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened, and chicken is tender, about 20 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

Sprucing Up Occupy Oakland

njones — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:04:44 +0000

It’s been almost a month since the Occupy Oakland demonstration first came together in Frank Ogawa Plaza,and it’s no secret that things have gotten a little messy there since demonstrators and police began to clash late last month. But even if you set aside the tear gas and broken windows, it’s hard to keep things clean when thousands of people are gathered in one place. The city says that things have gotten so dirty it’s a danger to the neighborhood, but some of Oakland’s occupiers are working hard to clean up their act.

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