Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO — A regional human rights commission will investigate whether Rio de Janeiro state police abused hundreds of prisoners by maintaining substandard conditions in an overcrowded jail, Brazilian activists said Friday.
CHICO DANCE SENSATION: Begins 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 685 Manzanita Court., Chico. Chuck Brown hosts a four-day event; more than 60 workshops, 12 competitions; more than 48 hours of social dancing.
Dreaming up a decent Halloween disguise is a daunting task for even the most creative among us. Put prizes--or a wad of cash--on the line, and it gets even harder.
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Gold traded mostly slightly higher in Asia and London and dipped a couple dollars down to $586.00 in early New York trade, but it then spiked higher over the next 90 minutes of trade and briefly topped $600 before it dropped backed to about $595 and then rallied into the close and ended back near $600. Silver traded as low as $11.57 in early New York trade before it spiked higher to above $12 and
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,
On Saturday, Oct. 14th, the population of thelittle town of Shiner, Texas swelled to new heights when a crowd of morethan 20,000 eager concert-goers packed Green Dickson Park for Texas'largest one-day outdoor music festival. A powerhouse blend of Country,Modern Rock, Alternative and Americana performers kept music enthusiastsand Shiner fans enjoying good music, delicious food, and of course,
On Saturday, Oct. 14th, the population of the little town of Shiner, Texas swelled to new heights when a crowd of more than 20,000 eager concert-goers packed Green Dickson Park for Texas' largest one-day outdoor music festival. A powerhouse blend of Country, Modern Rock, Alternative and Americana performers kept music enthusiasts and Shiner fans enjoying good music, delicious food, and of