derek at Brave New Films

Michael Chiklis, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mark Ballas, Derek Hough

2008-11-19T02:54:33Z

Sam recently performed at the Project Angel Food benefit. He brings us backstage to meet some of the celebrities floating around or getting ready to perform.

For more information about Project Angelfood and how you can help, please visit:
http://www.angelfood.org

Project Angel Food's mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

From our kitchen, Project Angel Food staff and volunteers cook and deliver free and nutritious meals prepared with love.

We act out of a sense of urgency because hunger and illness do not wait.

Our meals, prepared by professional chefs and volunteer assistants, are nutritiously-appropriate, attractive and always made with the freshest ingredients. Our registered dietitians provide clients with individual, nutritional counseling. There is no charge to clients for these services.

Volunteers, who help in the kitchen and make the deliveries, are a crucial component of our program. While the immediate need we fulfill is the prevention of hunger, these caring individuals also deliver compassion and help reduce the terrible isolation that many people living with serious illnesses often experience.

Clients are grouped into 90 geographically-based routes, ranging from Lancaster to Long Beach. Volunteers using their own vehicles deliver from 6 to 10 meals per route. Our central kitchen is located in Hollywood. Meals are also distributed via satellite drop-off points in North Hollywood, Pasadena, Silverlake, Santa Monica, South Central Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley.

Since its inception in 1989, the Project Angel Food Program has prepared and delivered more than 3.4 million meals. Last year, the Project Angel Food Program prepared and delivered 412,446 meals to 1,600 individuals.

Jean Louisa Kelly is best known for her roles in the feature films "Mr. Holland's Opus," "Uncle Buck" and "The Fantasticks."

She had a starring role in "Cold Feet." Her other television credits include "Mad About You," "Law & Order" and "Homicide."

Kelly comes from a musical family and has sung from the time she was little. She also studied ballet, tap and jazz dance. She began performing professionally at the age of 11 in the title role of "Annie" at the Theater by the Sea in Rhode Island. At 15, she appeared in the original Broadway cast of "Into the Woods." She most recently starred in the Reprise! production of "Company" in Los Angeles.

Michael Charles Chiklis is an American actor. He is known for starring in two police dramas: The Commish (19911995) and The Shield (20022008) and as Ben Grimm, The Thing in the live-action Fantastic Four films. He also played Curly in the Three Stooges biographical movie.

Chiklis has a role in the 2008 film Eagle Eye as the United States Secretary of Defense.

Derek Hough is an American dancer and choreographer. A former world champion in Latin-American Dance, he appeared on Season 5 of the ABC television series, "Dancing with the Stars" with actress Jennie Garth (earning 4th place in the competition), and was eliminated during the 7th Week of Season 6, earning 6th place with actress Shannon Elizabeth. He has returned for Season 7, this time partnered with Brooke Burke. Hough has also been featured in the track Dreaming Under The Same Moon of his sister, Julianne Hough's self-titled debut album.

Derek formed a band called Almost Amy with long-time friend Mark Ballas.

Mark Alexander Corky Ballas, Jr. is from London, England, where he began his performing career. He remained in London until 2007, when he moved to the US.
Ballas is a professional ballroom dancer on the ABC program Dancing with the Stars. He began competing on the show in the fall of 2007. He is also a singer/songwriter/musician for the group Almost Amy, where he composes the groups music, plays lead guitar, and sings lead vocals.

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A Famous PSA: Why Tuesday?

2008-11-19T02:40:11Z

A famous actress gives her perspective about voting.

Find your polling place:
http://whytuesday.org

More from Derek Waters:
http://youtube.com/drunkhistory

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Fantasy Football Tips of the Week

2008-10-31T09:29:30Z

Watch more at www.theyoungturks.com

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Re: Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks - Old Friend

2008-10-30T03:30:36Z

Video Cam Direct Upload

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Re: Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin

2008-10-29T15:30:59Z

Video Cam Direct Upload

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DEREK GRAY 1st Bout @ Tiger Balm 2008

2008-11-19T02:51:57Z

San SHou Div.
Muay Thai Vs. Kickboxing
2 sec. clench rule
No knees Or Bo's

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Amateur Muay Thai Training for1st San Shou RULES tournament

2008-11-19T02:51:57Z

" In The Spirit of Olympic Competition "

By Kru Williams 3-19-08

Tiger Balm's Internationals 2008 STAND UP Muay Thai team made quite a ROAR at the largest 20th Annual Martial Arts tournament in BC history at the Capilanoe College March 15th-16th.

Thousands of Martial Art Athletes from all walks of life and sporting backgrounds competed in the 2 day event. Our 1st time competitors have all experienced championship level competition before......but the rules were never like this!!! Unlike contemporary sports where specific muscle groups are needed to be enhance for success, STAND UP Muay Thai shows you muscles you never knew you had!

It was definitely a challenge, but the team of 8 Elite Athletes lead by their Muay Thai trainer Kru Williams came to compete. Martial Arts Schools from all styles of the spectrum participated. From Alaska to Oregon and even as far away as Manitoba. This truly was the highest representation of Martial Arts culture and talent showcased in the entire "GREAT NORTH WEST."

The Jr. STAND UP Muay Thai Team started off the day with the Jr. San Shou Competition. Ages 13-17.

1.) Brian Chin / Lvl. 1 Striker / 15 age /125 pds / GOLD Medal Champion

2.) Scott Falconer / Jr. Striker / 17 age / 130 pds / BRONZE Medal Winner

3.) Sadra Golchehreh / Lvl. 2 Striker / 17 age / 140 pds GOLD Medal Champion

The best thing out of the entire Jr. Division was a new tradition started by the Jr. STAND UP Muay Thai Team. Honouring the Coaches and the and the fighter at the end of the bout, whether you win or loose...shows your thankfulness for the chance to even compete. Always show and go out of your way to give the respect where respect is deserved. Instilling this in the Jr. program now teaches them the values and discipline needed for success or how to deal with defeat in any endeavour of life. This is the STAND UP Muay Thai Way !!! I was proud to hear from several other coaches and officials that this was the best Jr. San Shou Division they had ever seen!

Next Up were the big boys! Our 18 - 35 yr. old athletes competed in the San Shou Divisions.

1.) "Super" Mario Grant / Lvl. 2 Striker / 130 pds / 3 bouts / " highest viewed Tiger Balm 08 Youtube video" BRONZE Medal Winner

2.) Derek Stephan Gray / Lvl. 1 Striker / 176 pds / 4 bouts + "Sudden Death Victory" / Largest Division BRONZE Medal Winner

3.) Tony "The Tiger" Strong / Lvl. 1 Striker / 199 pds / 2 bouts / 1st time cross competing in Martial Arts!!! GOLD Medal Champion

4.) "The Canadian Tyson" Tyson Stroup / Lvl. 1 Striker / 205 pds / 2 bouts / Olympic Gymnasts hopeful SILVER Medal Winner

5.) Samir "The Gentle Giant" Rahimi / Lvl. 1 Striker / ??? / 1 bout / Lesson learned ...Never party the night B4!! BRONZE Medal Winner

What impressed me the most about this squad was their team unity and support of each other. Champion Basketball, Football, Soccer, Rugby, And even Gymnasts all elite athletes training and competing together as a one cohesive unit! No matter what demographic or cultural differences, thousands of citizens from all over the "Great Northwest" watched, cheered and praised all the athletes who came out to compete. Is that not what CANADA is all about....Eh?

Special Thanks to the Sifu Funk volunteers, officials, Ayron Howey, , Mr. Liquorice & Administration, and all the Martial Artist from all styles that trained hard to make this such an historical event for all of British Columbia! God Bless Canada!

Most of these athletes have had only 1 year of training or less while their Division is 2 years and under. They trained hard never gave up and showed heart....so success prevailed and shined!!! No matter your age, gender, or ability STAND UP Muay Thai can help support you achieve any fitness goals. Its a simple science that works for everyone, whether its to stay in shape, or just to get into it, we can help. If you want a FIGHTERS PHYSIQUE for summer, sparring partners, Corner man Coaching, or simply assisted stretching, strength & cardio conditioning, STAND UP Muay Thai has it all! Give us a call and train with us for FREE! If you want to compete our sponsors will take care of the majority of your expenses so you can simply focus on your Martial Arts craft! Also seek us out on FACEBOOK.COM for Video footage and Action Pics. Kru Williams 778-869-0979

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Poem reading by Derek Walcott, Nobel Laureate in Literature

2008-11-19T04:31:48Z

The 1992 Nobel Laureate in Literature Derek Walcott reads his poem 'Sea Grapes' from "Collected Poems 1948-1984". To learn more about Derek Walcott, visit: nobelprize.org

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Jim Wallis and Friends: A Justice Revival, Pentecost 2007

2008-11-19T02:47:26Z

Jim Wallis (www.sojo.net) joins Derek Webb and Sam Rodriguez in an energetic revival of participants' faith and commitments to social justice at Pentecost 2007.

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Drunk History vol. 1 - Featuring Michael Cera

2008-10-19T15:31:17Z

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Are You Down? Who is the Blackest Turk??

2008-10-23T21:29:26Z

Cenk takes on Ana to find out the blackest turk. Watch the entire show at www.theyoungturks.com

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