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Monthly Archives August 2009

Star Worlds Arcade

I stopped by Star Worlds Arcade in DeKalb for a story about Stride Gum’s program “Save the Arcades.” The nation-wide event pins different arcades against each other to accumulate points playing Zapateur (a mock 80’s video came created solely for this event). Star Worlds is one of the participating in the competition and is relying [...]

Posted 26 August 2009 † Beck Diefenbach § Feature ‡ Comments (3) ° Tagged: , , ,

First day of school

Tuesday was the first day of school for one of the smaller, rural districts in the county. There was a feeling of excitement for new friends and sadness that summer was now officially over.
Kindergartners waiting patiently during a “mock lunch period.”

Posted 19 August 2009 † Beck Diefenbach § News ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , , , ,

Photos from Drakesbad

When I was less than 4 months old, my parents brought my sister and I to Drakesbad, a guest ranch resting at the bottom of Warner Valley at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Now it is an annual family tradition of over 35 years.
Drakesbad is a chance to let your cellphone lose it’s [...]

Posted 14 August 2009 † Beck Diefenbach § Personal ‡ Comments (4) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

Photos from Philadelphia

I had my first official vacation using actual “vacation days” last week. I started off with a trip to visit my friend Victoria, a high school friend in who is now an actress in Philadelphia.

Posted 12 August 2009 † Beck Diefenbach § Personal ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , ,