GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: The celebrated balloon drop in the final minutes of the Republican National Convention. Recorded by CCTIMES reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on September 04, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
The crowd is building for the first and only debate between congressional District 11 candidates, Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and GOP challenger Dean Andal of Stockton. The debate took place at a Tracy middle school and was sponsored by the Tracy Press. Recorded on October 11, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.ELE
Famous Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein meet with reporters prior to their appearance at the Lesher Speaker Series at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Recorded by Contra Costa Times political reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on November 17, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, campaigns at Brentwood's annual Halloween street fair on Oct. 25, 2008. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen using a Flip Video camcorder.
GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wows Republican delegates in her first speech as the party's veep nominee. Recorded at the Xcel Center in St. Paul by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on September 03, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Obama delegate and Richmond Councilman Tony Thurmond spoeaks about the historical significance of Obama's acceptance speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech. Recorded in Denver prior to the speech by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 28, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEM CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Michelle Obama speaks to the Democratic National Convention on opening night Monday. Recorded by Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times on August 24, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEM CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Delegates greet Sen. Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 26, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Gubernatorial candidate and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom campaigns at the Concord Senior Center. Recorded on January 15, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Democratic presidential nominee made a "surprise" appearance on the convention stage after his vice presidential running mate Joe Biden gave an acceptance speech. Recorded in Pepsi Center in Denver by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 27, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Short clip of the outside view of the Big Tent, a congregation of bloggers at the Democratic National Convention in downtown Denver. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggenon August 25, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: The California delegation passed on the roll call vote for nomination for president. It was all part of plan to allow Sen. Hillary Clintn to nominate Obama by acclimation and suspend the roll call vote. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 26, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Renowned California feminist and womens rights lawyer Gloria Allred delivers a press conference at the California delegation hotel. Allred is a Hillary Clinton delegate and she is not going quietly; she says she has been gagged. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 26, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor's acceptance speech after he was elected Jan. 8, 2009, as chairman of the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Taylor is a bit of comedian. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen at the Pittsburg Yacht Club on January 8, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.
GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Delegate Jill Buck of Pleasanton talks at the delegate party about how she intends to find ways to help the victims of Hurricane Gustav. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 30, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Democrats in Invesco field in Denver welcome Barack Obama. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 28, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Cindy McCain, wife of presumed GOP nominee John McCain, speaks at the opening session of the convention. Recorded by Lisa Vorderbrueggen at the Xcel Center on Sept. 1, 2008, using a Flip Video camcorder.
Bessie Kawachi Chin, 87, fulfills her dream of a college degree....
Negro spirituals
Negro spirituals
2:11
Members of Friends of Negro Spirituals talk about what the songs mean to them....
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
3:10
A quick overview of Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga for the Wii....
GOP Balloon drop
GOP Balloon drop
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GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: The celebrated balloon drop in the final minutes of the Republican National Convention. Recorded by CCTIMES reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on September 04, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder....
Livermore PD's Gang Unit
Livermore PD's Gang Unit
2:59
The Livermore police departments Gang Unit is helping keep the cities illegal. gang activities under control...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Elephant Walk
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Elephant Walk
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Elephants and other assorted Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus animals arrive by train and parade to the Oracle Arena for their upcoming show....
ELECTION 2008: CD11 DEBATE 1
ELECTION 2008: CD11 DEBATE 1
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The crowd is building for the first and only debate between congressional District 11 candidates, Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and GOP challenger Dean Andal of Stockton. The debate took place at a Tracy middle school and was sponsored...
Woodward Bernstein: 1
Woodward Bernstein: 1
1:52
Famous Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein meet with reporters prior to their appearance at the Lesher Speaker Series at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Recorded by Contra Costa Times political reporter Lisa Vorderbrueg...
2008 CAMPAIGN TRAIL: McNerney 4
2008 CAMPAIGN TRAIL: McNerney 4
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Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, campaigns at Brentwood's annual Halloween street fair on Oct. 25, 2008. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen using a Flip Video camcorder....
GOP Palin
GOP Palin
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GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wows Republican delegates in her first speech as the party's veep nominee. Recorded at the Xcel Center in St. Paul by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on September...
DNC Thurmond
DNC Thurmond
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Obama delegate and Richmond Councilman Tony Thurmond spoeaks about the historical significance of Obama's acceptance speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream...
DNC Michelle
DNC Michelle
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DEM CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Michelle Obama speaks to the Democratic National Convention on opening night Monday. Recorded by Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times on August 24, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder....
DNC Hillary
DNC Hillary
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DEM CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Delegates greet Sen. Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 26, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder....
Gavin Newsom on Peripheral Canal
Gavin Newsom on Peripheral Canal
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Gubernatorial candidate and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom campaigns at the Concord Senior Center. Recorded on January 15, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder....
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Democratic presidential nominee made a "surprise" appearance on the convention stage after his vice presidential running mate Joe Biden gave an acceptance speech. Recorded in Pepsi Center i...
The View from the Bay
The View from the Bay
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Get a look behind the scenes at The View from the Bay, a locally produced talk show and the only one of it's kind in the Bay Area....
DNC Big Tent (2)
DNC Big Tent (2)
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Short clip of the outside view of the Big Tent, a congregation of bloggers at the Democratic National Convention in downtown Denver. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggenon August 25, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder....
DNC California
DNC California
0:57
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: The California delegation passed on the roll call vote for nomination for president. It was all part of plan to allow Sen. Hillary Clintn to nominate Obama by acclimation and suspend the roll call vo...
DNC Allred
DNC Allred
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Renowned California feminist and womens rights lawyer Gloria Allred delivers a press conference at the California delegation hotel. Allred is a Hillary Clinton delegate and she is not going quietly; she says she has been gagged. Recorded by...
Contra Costa Mayors Conference
Contra Costa Mayors Conference
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Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor's acceptance speech after he was elected Jan. 8, 2009, as chairman of the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Taylor is a bit of comedian. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen at the Pittsbu...
GOP Jill Buck
GOP Jill Buck
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GOP CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Delegate Jill Buck of Pleasanton talks at the delegate party about how she intends to find ways to help the victims of Hurricane Gustav. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August...
DNC Obama
DNC Obama
1:31
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Democrats in Invesco field in Denver welcome Barack Obama. Recorded by Contra Costa Times reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen on August 28, 2008 using a Flip Video camcorder....
GOP Cindy McCain
GOP Cindy McCain
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Cindy McCain, wife of presumed GOP nominee John McCain, speaks at the opening session of the convention. Recorded by Lisa Vorderbrueggen at the Xcel Center on Sept. 1, 2008, using a Flip Video camcor...
Herald TribuneThe popular press and even a few financial professionals continue to say things like "the stockmarket returns about 10 percent a year." This is one of those popular sayings that has some truth to it and that can be quite misleading at the same time. The problem with simplifications of reality like...
Seeking AlphaLet us assume you want to play the Dow Jones Industrial Average index (DJI30) on a monthly basis and you are concerned mostly with the downside risk, i.e. what is the possibility that you will get a negative return in a month compared to getting a positive return. Concerning the current market...
Ha'aretzA politicaltsunami is expected in September, the politicians keep warning us. Obviously the recognition of Palestinian statehood, if adopted, is expected to yank the rug from under the feet of the refugees who were raised on the dream of returning to the fig tree, the spring and the village that no...
The ConsumeristHardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe's . And according to one Consumerist reader, his local Home Depot intends on keeping as much of that cash as possible by not making good on its pre-storm promises. Consumerist reader Todd says he went to his Home Depot in Maryland last Friday to shop for a...
Seeking AlphaIn my first post on saving for retirement, I looked at how to calculate the amount of money you’ll need to save annually based on your retirement goals. Now we’re ready to tackle our second topic: how asset allocation decisions can affect your returns. There have been several major...
Kansas City StarDAVID EULITT Chiefs cornerback Javier Arenas (top) was consistent in the return game in 2010, but coaches are still looking at a crop of possible returners, including Quinten Lawrence (bottom) and other young players. "factbox" --> More News During each of the past two offseasons, the Chiefs have...
The HinduQUESTION: Which class of taxpayers can file Sugam returns claimed by the FinanceMinister as a simplified return meant for small businessmen? ANSWER: Sugam return is a three-page return available for assessment year 2011-12 for those who are paying tax on presumptive income of eligible undertakings...
Kashmir ObserverSrinagar, Aug 29: To finalize the modalities for the return of Kashmiri Pandits, state government has called a special meeting of apex body for migrant rehabilitation on Saturday in Jammu. Sources said that 40-member apex body headed by Revenue Minister, Raman Balla will review the Prime Minister Dr...