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November 10, 2004 - San Clemente, CA - Atlanta-based ZUMA photographer ROBIN NELSON has joined Go Fish Productions, Inc. of
Woodstock, Georgia, as a founding photographer for Christian Living, a new bimonthly family, lifestyle and business magazine serving the northern Atlanta
suburbs. Launched this week, the premier issue showcases Nelson's work, presenting faith as an essential element to a complete life.
"There is a real hunger for stories that share how God works in peoples' lives," says Nelson, a founding ZUMA photographer since
the agency's first days over a decade ago. "This isn't a church magazine, nor is it focused on religion. Christian Living takes area residents' personal
testimonies and presents them in such a way to connect with anyone, church members or not. These stories show just how real God is," Nelson adds.
Nelson has documented people, life and events in the South for more than 20 years in his work as a photographer for national newspapers and magazines, including
TIME, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Business Week, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. His client base has
expanded in recent years to include a variety of local and national ministries, as well.
The magazine's designer, Ryan Noffsinger, created the layout for Christian Living to maximize visual appeal. John Griffin, the magazine's editor and publisher,
believes in running strong storytelling pictures prominently.
"[The publisher] knows readers look at pictures first. So, this is a photographer's dream job," says Nelson. Future plans for the magazine include multiple-zoned
editions in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Christian Living's premier issue debuts this week. ZUMA Press will syndicate Nelson's features that appear in the magazine.
zFeatures
Alaska Oil Drilling Back on Agenda, by GARY BRAASCH/ZUMA Press
Now that the election is over and Republican's have political capital to spend, the issue of opening up Alaska's wildlife refuge to drilling is back in play. This week Republicans,
in both the House and Senate, said they plan to push legislation for drilling as early as 2005. This would be a huge blow to Democrats and environmental activists, who lobbied hard to protect the refuge in the past.
For breathtaking imagery of Alasaka's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge captured by one of the foremost environmental photojournalists in the world, GARY
BRAASCH, visit ZUMApress.com or click
here.
Faith for All, by MARK ALLEN JOHNSON/ZUMA Press
The Homeless Church was founded in 1994 as a way to serve and rehabilitate homeless people in their environments. Founded by a homeless couple, the church has
expanded from a single dilapidated school bus to include two Healing Homes. It also offers ongoing meal programs, mutual support and a message of inspiration to
leave street life, drugs and alcohol.
Kickin' Training, by ED ALOCK/eyevine/ZUMA Press
Breeding world-class footballers (soccer players) is big business in France. The French Football Academy takes in the country's most promising 13-year-olds and
trains them to compete at an international level. Thierry Henry, Louis Saha and Nicolas Anelka are just some of the pros the academy has produced so far. Click
here to view more.
Cry a Little More, by Bandphoto/ZUMA Press
Need a place to shed tears in peace? Try Cry Bar in Hefei, China. The owner of this new venue for public displays of sadness encourages customers to cry their
hearts out because he believes "crying makes people feel better." The bar charges 50 RMB/hour (approx. US$6.00) for each crying session.
Who's Shooting What
Robin Nelson
ROBIN NELSON's first Christian Living feature available via ZUMA is Dominican Sisters: Easing the Final Journey. Easing the Final
Journey is a heart-warming feature about Lady of Perpetual Help, a free hospice for dying, indigent cancer patients in Atlanta. A small community of Dominican
Sisters of Hawthorne and their chaplain care for the patients--many of whom are homeless and poor with nowhere to go. The state-licensed nursing home is one of
five in the U.S. operated by New York based Hawthorne Dominican order. To view more, click here.
Keith Dannemiller
Mexico-based ZUMA photojournalist KEITH DANNEMILLER is working on two in-depth stories. The first examines Santa Muerte (Saint
Death), a fast-growing cult that worships a feminized version of the grim reaper. The cult originated in Mexico City's lower-class Tepito neighborhood. Despite the
efforts of many Catholic priests, veneration of St. Death is growing nationwide.
Dannemiller's second work in progress is Concrete Steps. This feature focuses on outdoor public dances where primarily senior citizens dance to danzon music--a
somewhat formal but nonetheless sensuous dance that came to Mexico via Cuba. Expect to more on these stories in the weeks ahead.
zSports Picks of the Week
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French female boxer MYRIAM LAMARE (right) became the first ever woman's world champion under the WBA's auspices when she landed the super bantamweight crown beating ELIZA OLSON (left) of the United States. Photo by ALAIN MOUNIC/Fep/Panoramic/ZUMA Press.
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Los Angeles Lakers star KOBE BRYANT (#8) scores over San Antonio Spur MANU GINOBILI (#20) during the second half of the NBA game in Los Angeles. San Antonio Spurs won 105-96. Photo by ARMANDO ARORIZO/ZUMA Press.
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Carolina running back JOEY HARRIS is knocked off his feet by Raiders defensive back DENARD WALKER during third quarter action at Bank of America stadium. Oakland won 27-24. Photo by JIM GUND-US PRESSWIRE/ZUMA Press.
zCollection
Editors take note: ZUMA Press has created a concise collection of best-of coverage of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat from over
the years. To see our Arafat selects, search for keyword ZCARAFAT or click on the banner below.
zReportage Update
The Unheard Voice
The world has turned a deaf ear to the suffering of children from Rwanda to Romania, Belfast to Cairo, India to Haiti--where youth endure
victimization and aggression instead of growth and development.
Photos by COLIN FINLAY/ZUMA Press.
To view more click here.
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