Day: October 31, 2013

Shakewell: Oakland To Get Second “Top Chef” Restaurant

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Shakewell, when it opens at the current Mezze space at 3407 Lakeshore Ave, will be the second “Top Chef” restaurant in Oakland, and a sign that our city’s presence as a foodie capital is only growing. “Top Chef” restaurants are those owned and founded by alumns of the “Top Chef” television show. Foodies around the … Read more

Chevron Ecuador: Jeffrey Shinder Accuses Steven Donziger Of Corruption

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The Chevron Ecuador trial pitting Steven Donziger against the American Oil Company based on its RICO complaint, has taken a turn against the now-famous trial lawyer. According to a number of sources, Jeffrey Shinder, Managing Partner of the law firm Constantine Cannon’s New York office, took the stand and explained that he had his law … Read more

“12 Years A Slave” Movie Review In Oakland

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12 Years A Slave is the “Roots” of the 21st Century. It is based on the true story and book of the same name as the movie, of how Solomon Northup, a free black man in Saratoga, New York, who was introduced to a couple of white traveling performers who offered him a job working … Read more

Ravens Make Roster Moves

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The Tuesday trade deadline quietly came and went, the Baltimore Ravens waited till Wednesday to make some noise and shake up their roster. Returning from their bye week ready to start the second half of the season, the Ravens sent a clear message to their locker room…a lack of production will not be tolerated. The … Read more