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This Current Gallery profiles the work of Chesapeake, Virginia Artist: David MacDowell
http://www.macdowellstudio.comThis Current Gallery profiles the work of Chesapeake, Virginia Artist: David MacDowell... more
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The Unknown is a rap group made up of African Hebrew Israelites of Jersualem. In this pod we see them hit the streets with their new mix-tape and visit "The Community" where they grew up.The Unknown is a rap group made up of African Hebrew Israelites of Jersualem. In this... more
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The Raramuri--also called Tarahumara by outsiders--are some of the last people in North America who continue to live a traditional, subsistence way of life.The Raramuri decided to fight for their ancestral lands. With the help of the Sierra Madre Alliance, a nonprofit focused on defending Raramuri lands and rights, the Raramuri filed a lawsuit last year, which temporarily suspended the logging at Choreachi. The odds are stacked against them.
Yet one thing is clear: the Raramuri know how to endure.The Raramuri--also called Tarahumara by outsiders--are some of the last people in... more
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A profile of Muslim Girl Magazine, a new publication that challenges American stereotypes about Muslims and empowers a community at large.A profile of Muslim Girl Magazine, a new publication that challenges American... more
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Today, Bhutan's rapid modernization and growing population are swiftly escalating the inevitable problems of waste-management, fuel wood burning, and water conservation.
The people of Bhutan practice the oldest known form of Buddhism and believe that their strength as a people is to coexist harmoniously with nature. They are aware that by harming the environment, we are in fact harming ourselves.
Bhutan is a model for sustainability and eco-consciousness. The people of Bhutan are taking drastic steps to avoid compromising the environment for the sake of "progress."Today, Bhutan's rapid modernization and growing population are swiftly escalating... more
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In an unlikely location in Inner City Baltimore young men are keeping the ancient sport of pigeon racing alive. In this pod we will meet some of the people who are keeping the sport alive, see why they do it, and how they do it.In an unlikely location in Inner City Baltimore young men are keeping the ancient... more
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Joshua Grace was a Philadelphia bike messenger when he first gathered a group of Pabst drinking, bearded and tattooed friends to talk about Jesus Christ. From that original "cell" meeting, Josh's Circle of Hope Church congregation has grown exponentially, giving Philadelphia hipsters a place to pray. The Church has opened two thrift stores and this summer the congregation will move into a new larger church, cementing it's place in Philadelphia's religious landscape. In this pod, we'll join Josh as he moves the church, tries to maintain the growing congregation's close-knit vibe, and see how Circle of Hope has changed some of these young hipster's lives.Joshua Grace was a Philadelphia bike messenger when he first gathered a group of Pabst... more
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A cult in Mexico has been growing to worship the Santa Muerte or Holy Death, a kind of female incarnation of the Grim Reaper. In this pod, VC2 producer Ioan Grillo and Journalist Daniel Hernandez go deep into Santa Muerte's spiritual center in Tepito, an old market neighborhood in the heart of Mexico City, which has long been associated with the criminal underworld to learn more about this new religious movement gaining traction at the fringe of mexican culture.A cult in Mexico has been growing to worship the Santa Muerte or Holy Death, a kind of... more
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The Tactical Ice Cream Unit was invented with the goal of empowering the public on personal, communal and transitional fronts. With a sweet treat (vegan) and some knowledge in hand, the tactical ice cream unit wants to empower the individual energy of the masses into positive social transformation. This project was created by the Center For Tactical Magic.The Tactical Ice Cream Unit was invented with the goal of empowering the public on... more
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Take a peak inside what really happens backstage 10 minutes before San Francisco based sketch group, Kasper Hauser, takes the stage at the SF Sketchfest.Take a peak inside what really happens backstage 10 minutes before San Francisco based... more
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The West Side Boyz shred expectations of Albuquerque. Not only are they the town's preeminent independent skate crew but they come from the west side where half way houses are more common than half pipes. In this pod, by Still Point Pictures, we see where the team comes from and join them as they compete against the rich kids in The Young Guns Skate Comp.The West Side Boyz shred expectations of Albuquerque. Not only are they the... more
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In 1971, cult leader Jim Jones established the headquarters of the Peoples Temple on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, CA. The building is now a US Post Office, and a local survivor of the cult's 909 member mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978 remembers what it was like in the early days of the Peoples Temple.In 1971, cult leader Jim Jones established the headquarters of the Peoples Temple on... more
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Tech Stars is a Boulder, Colorado-based seedstage startup fund, that each summer, invests a small amount of capital and a large amount of resources/mentorship into 10 young startups. In this pod, VC2 producer Megan Sweeney follows the young entrepreneurs behind Ignighter, a dating website, and Foodzie, a artisan-food-search site, as they get their companies ready for a big investor pitch session at the end of the summer.Tech Stars is a Boulder, Colorado-based seedstage startup fund, that each summer,... more
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The mismatched but perfect duo of Chef Brad Farmerie and wine steward Ruben Sanz Ramiro, offer up their advice on what to cook for a romantic meal, and what wine should be paired with it.
Brad is the executive chef of Public, consistently one of New York's most popular spots, and The Monday Room, the speak-easy-esque wine bar and restaurant tucked behind Public's hostess stand. The Monday Room looks like a robber baron's den / gentlemen's club and it purposely flies under the radar thanks to a lack of signage and intimate vibe.
Ruben is the young Spanish sommelier who looks like he comes straight out of the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" video. He is especially passionate about unusual, elusive small production wines and up and coming regions. He is charismatic and smart, and just too charming to intimidate.The mismatched but perfect duo of Chef Brad Farmerie and wine steward Ruben Sanz... more
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Peace groups in Sierra Leone offer women an alternative to the big business of female genital mutilation.Peace groups in Sierra Leone offer women an alternative to the big business of female... more
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Who says November is only about Thanksgiving? It's about time the other holidays in the month of November get their due and LA based sketchgroup Tremendosaur is ready to give it to them.Who says November is only about Thanksgiving? It's about time the other holidays... more
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Presenting part 1 of Pain in the Ass. 5 years in the making, Pain in the Ass is the short film version of Ben Morrison's long-running one-man-show about the lighter side of Crohn's Disease. Told through photos, videos, and Morrison's signature narration, Pain in the Ass is the funniest short film about severe intestinal disease, ever.Presenting part 1 of Pain in the Ass. 5 years in the making, Pain in the Ass is the... more
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In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are completely obsessed with all things Japanese. This pod takes an in-depth look at young group of Americans, from a variety of backgrounds, who Cosplay (the act of dressing up like characters from animes).In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are... more
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Phil Bananov from FAK! show us the hottest styles and babes in Kiev, Ukraine.
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In South India, the Pongal harvest festival is as eagerly anticipated as Christmas. We celebrate the 3 day festival when the town throngs with visitors celebrating the harvest with cows dressed up like Christmas treesIn South India, the Pongal harvest festival is as eagerly anticipated as Christmas. We... more
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