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Actor Michael Keaton and many others graced San Jose, California with their presence on March 1, 2008. Michael Keaton was presented with the 2008 Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 2008.

There’s actually more to celebrate in the world of maverick films and technology. The festival showcases independent films demonstrating the qualities of individuality, innovation and intelligence.

Camera 12 and several other local theaters will be playing films from noon till 9:30 P.M. until March 9, 2008.

A film festival would not be what it is without special events. On March 7, 2008 Cinequest 2008 will present a Day of The Writer. Writers or budding Writers are able to attend classes and forums.

At The San Jose Repertory Theatre San Jose State University professor Scott Sublet will be presenting Prepare to Succeed: The Right Idea for the Right Writer. Professor Scott Sublet heads the screenwriting program at San Jose State University and has directed two feature films.

After the professor is done, the Director of Film Production at Spartan Film Studios will be speaking on Structure. Barnaby Dalias teaches screenwriting at DreamWorks Animation and is an instructor for The San Jose State University Department of Television, Radio, Film and Theatre.

Writers may want to choose to learn from screenwriter Robert Phelps. When this Attorney is not at his Santa Clara County office then he’s probably off writing magazines and local newspapers.

Robert Phelps has written for ScreenTalk Magazine. He has also written stories on skysurfing, the San Jose SaberCats and The San Jose Mercury News.

If great movie scenes are your think then check out the 90 minute forum with Author James Dalessandro. You may know him from his best selling novel 1906 and the Warner Brothers epic.

To end a full day, Cinequest and The San Jose Rep present A Conversation with Academy Award Winner Michael Arndt. Michael Arndt is known for many things but most recently is known for Little Miss Sunshine.

Listeners of 107.7 The Bone are still trying to decide who is going to be the 2008 Bone Rock Girl. I don’t usually write about what radio stations in San Jose, California are doing unless it’s for a non-profit.

I had to make an exception because of location, location, location. I’ve had a lot of great memories at The Britannia Arms in downtown San Jose. This Saturday, 107.7 The Bone and the contestants for 2008 Bone Rock Girl will be there to meet with fans, friends, and family. So you’ll want to be at 173 W. Santa Clara St. at 5:00 p.m. to join all the fun and get a good seat.

When there isn’t something crazy going on The Brit offers customers great food and great drinks from behind the bar. The Brit has the largest Happy Hour menu I have ever seen. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long. Plus the staff, management, and owners are really friendly and outgoing.

Don’t worry about dressing up when you come to The Brit. It’s a very casual atmosphere. Plus if your looking for something to do during the week. There seems to be something going on every day of the week. So definitely go on by and say “Hi” to everyone.

While you’re at the 107.7 The Bone site don’t forget to register as a Bonehead listener and put your name in the hat for a custom Gibson Guitar. Doesn’t hurt to try, it could put a ES-137 worth $2900 in your hand.

Droves Of Foreigners
With foreign currency lapping the U.S. Dollar many citizens of Canada, Asian, and European countries are buying homes for a great deal. It you don’t believe so check out this story at the San Francisco Chronicle.

The McCullough’s just closed escrow on a 1.3 Million dollar home for $711,000.
I have to say that I hate the fact that the value of the U.S. Dollar is steadily decreasing but thank God someone is buying the homes in The Bay Area and stimulating the economy.

How many people will come overseas to buy homes? Will the stimulation of the economy be any good? We’ll just have to wait and see.

More Rain
It’s yet another gloomy day in San Jose, California. CBS 5 reports that there is going to be more rain over San Jose and The Bay Area. Thankfully, it’s not supposed to be as bad as the one that was over the city Friday and Saturday.

While looking at the CBS Live Doppler it looks to be about a 25 – 35 percent chance of rain. I’d still have the umbrella handy just in case.

Strange and stupid people
A woman who wanted her lovers wife deceased advertised for a killer on Craigslist. CBS 5 reports that Mary Ann offered $5,000 and a work address to anyone that was willing to take the offer.

You can read the full report here.

I just don’t understand it? Did she not think that she was going to get caught? There are thousands of people that visit Craigslist every day. The are thousands of people looking for employment every day and some of them are very honest.

Let’s not forget the fact that police officers and civilians working with the police comb through Craigslist weekly and at times daily to seek out preditors.

For more news on the Internet check out:
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It’s a scary feeling when a tenant gets a telephone call from their landlord asking if there is flooding in the parking lot.

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Lately I’ve been trying to check out local and Bay Area artists and musicians. I love all types and wanted to share performers that are originally from The Bay Area.

Today The Network is trying to turn San Jose, California upside down. This Krazy partnership consists of Kris and Young Singh. Right now they’re working on producing a Mixtape for 2008 through Tyrant Sounds.

Their sound is hard core Hip-Hop at least that’s what my friend tells me with inspiration from 2-Pac, E-40, and Canibus. If Old School Remix is a clue to Krazy Kriss and Young Singh’s life, they have lived the life since we were all yelling “Give me my MTV”

Young Singh started spitting rhymes at the age of 13. The beat-boxing virus took control and that’s the end of the story.

I’d love to offer some clips of The Network in action but there’s just too much beep, beep, and beep in their music. I have to keep the blog clean. You can check out their music on myspace.

It’s your turn San Jose and The Bay Area. What do you think of Krazy Kris and Young Singh? Remember to keep your comments clean!

If your interested in contacting The Network for a performance or gig Holla at them here
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Last night I turned on one of my favorite stations The History Channel. I wanted to catch the encore presentation of “Life After People”. I then started to wonder what San Jose, California and The Bay Area would look like if there were no longer any people living on it’s city streets.

Increase of the Guadalupe River and Salmon
The flood controls put in place by President Clinton in 2004 would finally break down. The waters of the Guadalupe River would take over much of the park area around The Shark Stadium, The Adobe Building, and the 8,000 acres.

The Guadalupe River is also home to a large population of Salmon spawning. San Jose, California is actually the second largest salmon spawning run through a U.S. downtown area. I believe that Anchorage, Alaska is the first largest.

Herons, Hawks, and Butterflies, Oh my
The Checkerspot Butterfly is one of the many species of butterflies found in San Jose and The Bay Area. With the increase of The Guadalupe River, the grasslands in the areas would also increase creating a growing area for Herons and Butterflies.

With the increase of wetlands and grasses, there would be an increase in field mice; this would also give Hawks the chance to increase in the area. I live near the airport and personally have seen what could be a hawk or falcon in the area.

Kingdom of cats at Adobe
Could you imagine that? The show last night talked about how the metal in buildings would expand and contract causing glass and plastic windows to break. The air pressure in the buildings would then shatter all the windows.

Plants and weeds would then grow up through the building creating a habitat for rodents, roaches, and felines. In time the interconnecting floors of the Adobe building would become a kingdom for small animals.

Why the topic of San Jose after people? I guess I wanted to provide an interesting wake up call for readers to enjoy the nature, wildlife, and culture around San Jose, California before we’re gone or it’s gone.

San Jose, California is more than business and technology. It holds a world of past and present to enjoy. All we have to do is take a moment and look.

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It’s the day after. The days after most people have celebrated the Birth date of Martin Luther King Jr.

San Jose, I have to ask, “What would happen if we really practiced what Martin Luther King Jr. believed in?” What would happen to San Jose and the world around us if we practiced these principles the other three hundred and sixty four days?

Can we coexist harmoniously as equals? Can we do as the song says, realizing that everyone is different but we are all part of the human race?

It definitely looks like presidential candidate Ron Paul is following his dream. Free At Last 2008 is using Martin Luther King Jr. to gain support and donations during last weekend.

I completely disagree that people should use exerts from another persons speech to promote a candidate but it’s already been done.

As of January 18, 2008 Candidate Ron Paul is gaining support from College students. His campaign platform includes ending the war in Iraq, lowering taxes and limiting the power of the federal government.

So San Jose, California and The Bay Are is Ron Paul the individual for our nation?
Should we place this Libertarian into office? Does is past and present make for a good President?

I personally think that candidates will promise everything they can during elections. Unfortunately it’s come to people voting for the lesser evil and what is going to help their lives. It just seems that we truly are losing “We the people…” and it turning into “We the government…”

No matter who finally becomes President let’s remember that our life is our own to live. We can have a renewed dedication to humanity that Martin Luther King Jr. did.

For other interesting blogs check out:
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I roughly named this statue “Face to Face” because of the direct of the two human sculptures. This waterfall and statue is one of the many designs that can be found among the buildings or around The Bay Area.

Photograph by Bryce Edwards. Bryce is an amazing photographer if all the photographs on Flickr are his.

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As San Jose and The Bay Area celebrate a great leader through wind and rain, residents are getting ready to start another busy work week.

If this is not the case perhaps these listing will help you find a job you’ll enjoy.

Nursing & Healthcare
Home Instead Senior Care is looking for people who can live at the clients home or provide weekend breaks to family members who are caring for their love ones. No certification is required.

If interested you can reach HISC at (408) 370-0344

AlphaVista Services Inc is looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist. The applicant will assess and reat Speech and Language disorders of mentally challenged clients. A M.S. or equivalent in Speech, Language and Hearing, a Speech Pathologist License, and six months experience is needed.

Contact HR
1290 Kifer Rd, Suite #301, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Fax:(408) 519-3457
Email:hr@alphavistausa.com

Non-Profit
Catholic Charities is seeking a Part-time Childcare instructor and assistant. Pay is between $10-17 per hour.

Contact Elvia @ (408) 283-6150 or fax resumes to (408) 283-6152.

Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley is looking to fill openings in several different areas. Applicants can apply to be a Trailer Attendant, Security Officer, Warehouse Supervisor, Material Handler, Sales Associate, Team Leader or Store Manager.

More information and a complete list of opportunities can be found here

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Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

On Janury 17, EA-Land opened with the swarm of hundreds of online sims. Electronic Arts is already merging and making changes. I’m sure that these won’t be the last.

I had the chance to spend fourteen days at The Sims Online and had some fun playing the game. I can’t compare it to There.com but unlike Secondlife.com there are actually things to do other than build and shop.
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When I first arrived on the Amtrak in 2003, I was a nervous girl. I didn’t know the city, I didn’t know my neighborhood, and I didn’t know the people of San Jose, California.

With a few sights I did get to know some people and make a few friends. I’d like to share them with you.

Mixer Mixer
I was introduced to Mixermixer.com by my room-mate in 2003.

Mixer Mixer allows you to find out about local gatherings in your area where everyone is welcomed. If you decide to venture out on your own, you can create and organize your own mixer too.

The members at Mixer Mixer are very friendly. The events range from everyone hanging out and watching their favorite weekly show to painting the town red.
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The future of the San Francisco 49ers started tuesday at 7 p.m. The Santa Clara City Council, The 49er owners, 49er Chief Financial Officer, and Cedar Fair Entertainment will be sit down to negotiations.

While three of the negotiators are ready to talk business and financials, there is still opposition from Cedar Fair Entertainment. As I have mentioned before, the city council is looking at the city owned parking next to Great America as the home of the Santa Clara stadium.
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My hubby walked into the door last night and pulled out a piece of paper. “Do you know of a blog called back in skinny jeans?” he asked with a smile on his face. “She came into work today.” I responded with my jaw hitting the floor.

Back in skinny jeans is what I want my blogs to be like. I want About San Jose and Let’s get fierce to be a place where people can learn, have fun and feel at home. Stephanie’s blog is where people are real and not just try to rise to the top of the Blogging world.

That’s exactly what I get from Steph’s blog and the fact that she’s a Bay Area gal is just icing on the cake. Oh wait, maybe I shouldn’t be writing about cake.

Steph Q. has created a place where people can work on making themselves healthier in more ways than one. It’s a little reminder that when the weight is lost, your world will not be perfect but it will be better.

Plus how can you not like someone who is into crime dramas, Medium, and leading characters with skeletons in the closet. Just think all this may have not been available if Stephanie Q. hadn’t dabbled in blogging and opened up her life to the world in 2005.

So if you have made the resolution to drop the weight and make your life better then be sure to check out Stephanie Q and Back in skinny jeans.

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“Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.”
–Sandra Bernhardt, Actress

I have to admit that Sandra Bernhardt and I do not see eye to eye. I guess I don’t get her outspoken personality but this is one quote that I can agree with. Energy does create energy in different ways. Life is richer and deeper when time and energy is spent on someone other than you.

I know I may be getting a little too philosophical for your tastes but I have experienced this quote first hand. Some of the most joyful and rich parts of my lives came from exerting all my energy towards helping others.
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What do people think of when they think of January? Are they visions of cold weather, strange rain patterns, and always carrying a warm coat around?

January doesn’t have to be a month of dreariness. There are several important people that were born in January and one culture celebrates their new year with firecrackers.

I thought I would share some information and fun activities for the whole family.

The British are coming!
In 1735 Paul Revere was born. If the chance of reading Henry Longfellow has escaped you, then you can find then come enjoy the midnight message here.

Oh Say Can You See?
In 1752, one of the women that made our countries flag was born. Betsy Ross was born on January 1, 1752. You can find out more information about her here.

The history of Braille
A young Frenchman driven to read finds a way. Mr. Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809. The Braille Institute has some great activities on their website for some family fun.

I’m looking forward to sending out Valentine cards from the Institute. My family will be able to learn a little about Braille and the fees for the cards will help continue the process of making books for those who need them.

I have a dream!
I’m happy to say that my mother shares her birthday with a man that was driven for equality. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929.

Every year Caltrains conducts The Freedom Train. It’s a train that runs from San Jose to San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. You’ll be able to find a full day of events at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

If your unable to make it up to San Francisco, there are several locations that have events to honor, teach about, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

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