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Precious: Intense, Disturbing Drama Has Oscar Buzz

TheVideoMan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:39:50 GMT

These types of films are usually "Critics Darlings" for Oscar, and this picture will definitely be nominated for several academy awards next year.

Set in Harlem in 1987, it's the story of an illiterate, heavy set black woman who overcomes incest, rape, and mental/physical abuse to turn her life around at an alternative school. Saved by her high school principle, and mentored by her sweet Alt school teacher, Precious learns to read, and to fight her way out of her personal hell.

Mariah Carey is excellent as her social worker, and the woman who plays Precious was an unknown actress - with no experience - who won the part thru a nationwide casting call of over 300 woman.

You will pull your hankies out big time half way thru the film, and your tears will flow to the end.

"Precious" is not for everyone - But Oscars are waiting.

Grade: A -

Sarah Palin Going Rogue Book Tour

jldrespling — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:33:26 GMT

21 November 2009 - Washington, Pennsylvania - Former Alaskan Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin makes a stop in Washington, PA near Pittsburgh to promote her book “Going Rogue An American Life”. Thousands lined up outside the Sam’s Club for a chance to meet Sarah Palin and the opportunity to have their book signed. Credit: Josh Drespling

Racial Reconciliation in the Deep South

nealmoore — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:14:25 GMT

Racial Reconciliation in the Deep South

By NEAL MOORE

Vicksburg, Mississippi (CNN iReport)

I joined a number of white and black ministers on my stop in Vicksburg, Mississippi for their special monthly breakfast sponsored by Mission Mississippi. Their goal: To cross racial and denominational lines by building relationships one by one.

Interviewed in this piece are:

Rev. Reginald Walker, Word of Faith Church, Vicksburg, MS

Dan Hall, Special Advisor, Mission Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Rev. Chan Osborn de Anaya, Christ Episcopal Church, Vicksburg, MS

Rev. Randall Burge, New Christian Fellowship, Port Gibson, MS

Vickar Margaret Ayers, St. James Church, Port Gibson, MS

Rev. Lister Bowdoin, Bovina United Methodist Church, Bovina, MS

Rev. Linda Sweezer, House of Peace, Vicksburg, MS

Follow the journey…

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Hollywood Stars Take Over Broadway

sjunat55 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:20:21 GMT

Jude Law, Hugh Jackmanand Daniel Craig, three big Hollywood leading actors, are doing Broadway this season, Jackman and Craig are actually sharing the stage on the play "A Steady Rain" playing two Chicago cops, while Law is playing Shakespeare's "Hamlet'.

Jude Law is best known for his roles in movies like "The Talented Mr Ripley", "Road to Perditon" and "Cold Mountain" for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.. But he's no stranger to Broadway having also earned a Tony nomination for "Indiscretions'.

Jackman is widely known for his Wolverine on the series of X-Men movies, but won Broadway's Tony Award for the musical "The Boy from Oz".

And Daniel Craig, Bond, James Bond. This is his Broadway debut. The play is a sell-out.

I took these photos at the stage doors of the Broadhust Theatre on 44th Street where Law signs autographs for fans after each performance, and at the Schoenfeld, on 45th, where Jackman and Craig come out the stage door together, shake hands and greet the audience...but no autographs, please.

Photos 1-4 show Jude Law, 5-6 Hugh Jackman and 7-8 Daniel "007" Craig,

Apartment Building Fire in Morehead, KY

jaredmaynard — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:44:55 GMT

A mid-day fire in a Main Street apartment building leaves five students from Morehead State University without homes. No one was seriously injured in the fire, but the building and contents were a total loss.

Inside Footage: UC Davis Students Protest Fee Hike

AggieTV — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:50 GMT

AggieTV, the UC Davis student run television program, was inside Mrak Hall as students protested. Having the only camera inside the building, AggieTV was fortunate to capture the protest from inside the circle of protesters.

Basketball Legend Pete Carril

ChrisMorrow — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:26 GMT

One of the most respected men in basketball and with over 50 years in the game, meet Pete Carril. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997 and the winningest coach in Ivy League history. From Princeton to the Sacramento Kings, I spoke with Coach Carril about the differences of basketball now and then, advice to kids, and much more. Check out the video and get to know Legendary Coach Pete Carril.

Video by: Chris Morrow

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Did you know... On February 21, 2009, Princeton University named the game floor of Jadwin Gym "Carril Court" in honor of the Kings Assistant Coach Pete Carril, who coached at Princeton for 29 seasons.

UC Davis Building Occupation

subterra — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:55 GMT

Hundreds of students gathered in and around UC Davis' Mrak hall (the main administration building) to protest a 32% hike in tuition over the next year. This tuition hike brings in state tuition to over $10,000/year. The building was eventually occupied by students. 52 students were arrested.

UC Davis Building Occupation

subterra — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:55 GMT

Building Occupation

subterra — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:55 GMT

The amazing cheaseeee!!!!!

guta — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:20 GMT

In Brazil have a popular chease muffin at Azeitona's Bar in Cuiaba,

Take a look!!!

New Moon: "8 out of 10"

Asathecomic — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:25 GMT

My daughter & I reflected on New Moon.