Current Affairs: Ed Loves Bacon, Creative Loafing Atlanta

HBO profiles Rio in final installment of documentary series 'Witness'

Edward Adams — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:17:00 -0500

Watching the news or reading a magazine, it's easy to forget about the person behind the camera - that critical eye that pulls you emotionally into the story or conflict being reported. Hundreds of photojournalist put themselves in harm's way to expand the story beyond the typed or read word.…

Georgia's own Superhero speaks up about recent Colorado tragedy

Edward Adams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:44:00 -0400

I'm still at a loss for words regarding the tragic events that occurred in Aurora Colo. - Its senseless and hard to grasp that magnitude of evil where 12 die, 59 wounded in an unprovoked theater massacre.

While I don't know what to say about the matter, apparently Georgia's own superhero, Captain Black does.…

Huffington Post profiles Atlanta through July

Edward Adams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:51:19 -0400

Throughout the month of July the Huffington Post channel Black Voices is giving its readers a perspective on the people, places and unique Southern charm of the ATL.

The month-long special section entitled, "Atlanta Spotlight" features one-on-one interviews and profiles of Atlanta notables and nationally known celebrities that have grown roots in Atlanta.…

Magic Johnson, Sean Ditty Combs get new networks on Comcast

Edward Adams — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:18:58 -0500

Comcast has made agreements to offer four new minority-owned channels through its cable network. In a press release issued earlier this morning, between April 2012 and February 2014, the cable network will offer two new African-American networks and two new Hispanic networks through its basic cable service.…

Los Aliens - 'The Battle of Los Angeles' 76th anniversary

Edward Adams — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:19:00 -0500

Earlier this week, after reading a press release about the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Los Angeles, I thought it was a hoax. A clever made-up PR campaign to peddle Columbia Picture's new alien invasion film, Battle: Los Angeles.…

Breached and Declassified

Web Editor — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:43:10 -0500

Ed talks with former FBI investigation specialist, Eric O'Neill (pictured left) and director/writer, Billy Ray (pictured right) about the capture of FBI Special Agent, Robert Hanssen (2001) featured in the upcoming film, Breach. Plus Alejandro shares his views on a few subjects.…

God Grew Tired of Us

Web Editor — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:32:53 -0500

Ed interviews John Dau, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, who is featured in the upcoming documentary God Grew Tired of Us. Alejandro has this week's cover story updates (including Carlton Hargro's Fantasia user-generated interview)

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God Grew Tired of Us Official Website: learn more about the Lost Boys of Sudan and about relief efforts.

International Rescue Committee: The organization which provide refuge and relocation for the lost boys

Direct Change: John is the new Director for Sudanese efforts.…

Dog meets dog

Web Editor — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:20:16 -0500

In this episode of EL Bacon (like the nickname), Ed sits down with writer, director, Nick Cassavetes to discuss his views on movie making and his new feature film "Alpha Dog" starring Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and Justin Timberlake. Alejandro give us a heads up on what going on at the Loaf.…

Umoja!

Web Editor — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 05:39:00 -0400

Aaron and Ed have a candid discussion with Lucy Hamlet and Thembi Nyandeni from the hit musical Umoja The Spirit Of Togetherness.

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Color Guards

Web Editor — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 05:36:00 -0500

Ed and Aaron speak candidly about race and race relations with Gerald Boyd of the National Coalition Building Institute.

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Questions and Absurd

Web Editor — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:33:00 -0500

Ed and Aaron take questions to the street and answer listener's questions.

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Aaron Loves Pudding!

Web Editor — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:32:00 -0500

Finally, we find out what Aaron likes. Ed discusses his tempered dislike of NASA along with a few other things.…

Oh Izzy, where art thou?

Web Editor — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:31:00 -0500

Ed and Aaron discuss issues and sports for people with disabilities with Karin Korb and Maria Portgee of BlazeSports America.

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Pimping the Supreme Court

Web Editor — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:25:00 -0400

George W, The Supreme Court and why can't they sell tennis shoes recorded at Taco Mac in Downtown Decatur, GA.

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The Tequila Fairy

Web Editor — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 05:24:00 -0400

FEMA, George W. Bush, the Supreme Court, and a visit from the Tequila Fairy, all from F.R.O.G.S. Cantina in beautiful Midtown Atlanta.

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The Flood

Web Editor — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:21:00 -0400

Ed and Aaron talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Plans for the Weekend

Web Editor — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 05:17:00 -0400

Ed and Aaron discuss what they'll be doing this weekend, along with what's in the paper this week. Pardon Ed's profanity!

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Bacon is the Future

Web Editor — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 05:16:00 -0400

Ed and Aaron discuss the price of gas, bands on reunion tours, what happened to the dinosaurs, and how bacon is our future.

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