Cochrane went on to say that Harris understands the redemptive work of the Corps as she created a program called "Back on Track" while San Francisco District Attorney to help first time non-violent drug offenders turn their lives around and avoid prison.  The program is administered at San Francisco Goodwill in partnership with
 Family Services Agency of San Francisco and has served as a national model.  

"The Future Hard At Work," the theme and logo that were developed pro bono by Venable Bell & Partners, a marketing firm, is indicative of the programmatic work of the San Francisco Conservation Corps and will be highlighted at the reception as corps members will also be on hand to share their experiences.  For More Details Click Here!  See entire news release. 

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In Texas, the motion picture and television industry is responsible for 41,269 direct jobs and $1.5 billion in wages in Texas, including both production and distribution-related jobs. Over 7,200 of the jobs are production-related," according to the Motion Picture Association of America.

Candid moment with Gabourey Sidibe, Dallas Film Society Artistic Director James Faust, Laura Linney & Guests at "Dallas Star Awards."

Talking it up with a young lady working at the Angelika Theater, delighted to see all the

Shanqua L. participates in the commerce of the film and entertainment industry as she assists a DIFF volunteer from TCU refreshments.

activity generated by the DIFF, was a reminder of the impact of the film industry in providing basic employment at theaters across the nation.   The DIFF gave me the occasion to talk to the future with the first time employee, Shanqua L. and also learn more about Lee Roy and Tandy Mitchell of Cinemark; a company founded by Mitchell built with the philosophy of preferring people over profits that now generates billions of dollars.   The Mitchells were feted at the opening ceremony, April 12 at the Majestic Theatre, with the entire festival being dedicated in their honor.

The glitz and glam of the film industry permeated the DIFF in a sense, but the theme kept coming back to the dollars to make sense of it all for me.  As Dallas Film Society Artistic Director James Faust interviewed Gabourey Sidibe on Saturday, the question of workflow came up and the drought actors sometimes experience.  "I don't believe you should wait for work," said Sidibe. "I think we should create work that's why I am writing a script now." Her response received a thunderous wave of applause from the audience that had just seen "Precious."  Sidibe also talked about her strong inclination for the comedic and her enjoyment in working with Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick and an overall great cast of Tower Heist.

Tower Heist (2011) Official HD Trailer

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Asian Heritage Street Fair--Be there! The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever, this year showcasing the return of the Arts & Crafts World Market, an extravaganza of unique handmade products and artworks. The fair will also feature a scrumptious collection of pan-Asian delights and sweets, along with the Bay Area's favorite food trucks. For the first time ever, the fair will feature celebrity cooking demonstrations - including lessons from renowned chef Martin Yan and Slanted Door's Charles Phan!