Unemployed Over 50: A View from the Ground

March 9, 2010 by Diane Vacca

WVFC’s Diane Vacca profiles one woman who brings to life all those numbing headlines about job loss.

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About Martha Coakley

January 20, 2010 by Diane Vacca

Attention, all candidates and wannabees: Learn a valuable lesson from Martha Coakley.
If you want to win, don’t take anything for granted. Fight as if your political life depends on it, [...]

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Argentina wins best Foreign Film

January 7, 2010 by Diane Vacca

That shout-out for Chile as the acceptor was being rushed off the stage felt really good.

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Hurt Locker 4, Avatar 1

January 7, 2010 by Diane Vacca

In their fifth faceoff, “Hurt Locker” crowds “Avatar” out for the fourth time. James Cameron must be squirming. But then, all those millions… Are they worth more to him than [...]

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“Up”lifting music

January 7, 2010 by Diane Vacca

Winner of Best Musical Score for “Up” gives a heartfelt acceptance speech, encouraging kids to be creative: “It’s not a waste of time.” I agree with the Academy’s choice. The [...]

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Sound editing & mixing

January 7, 2010 by Diane Vacca

The Hurt Locker! This makes three.
Same guy accepts both sound awards. Kathryn Bigelow shown smiling  in the audience, with a somber James Cameron behind (literally and figuratively) behind her, with [...]

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All about makeup

January 7, 2010 by Diane Vacca

Ben Stiller may look flukey, but he actually makes sense. Is he doing Cameron a favor or cleverly dissing him?
Ben’s presenting the award for makeup. He really is funny.
Star Trek [...]

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Journalist Flouts Beijing, Part 2: “She’s got blood on her blade and her clothing smells of gunpowder”

December 15, 2009 by Diane Vacca

Photo: Dong Xin

“She’s got blood on her blade, and her clothing smells of gunpowder,” wrote Chinese blogger Hecaitou after hearing of Hu Shuli’s resignation as editor of Caijing, China’s most important business [...]

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Seasoned Journo Flouts Beijing, Speaks Truth to New Financial/ Old Political Powers

December 14, 2009 by Diane Vacca

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The once-bustling newsroom of Caijing, China’s premier business news publication, fell silent last month, when the star editor walked out followed by the editorial staff, who resigned en masse. Disagreements [...]

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Gay Culverhouse, a Grandmother Who Speaks Truth to NFL Power

November 10, 2009 by Diane Vacca

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Instantly noticeable among the dark suits at the House Judiciary Committee hearing two weeks ago, Gay Culverhouse stood out in her purple dress, but even more for what she said. [...]

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