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Artist Movie Review by Greg Mantell

GregMantell — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:16:45 GMT

Movie critic Greg Mantell reviews "The Artist," starring Bérénice Bejo and Jean Dujardin.

Alabama Students Protest

unclaimed — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:14:15 GMT

Students March Against HB56 and Wells Fargo's investment in for-profit private prisons.

Snow in Fort Collins

unclaimed — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:15 GMT

Large snowfall in Fort Collins, Colorado

Israel - Taking Out Iran

JVHill — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:55:55 GMT

Why is Obama and the Leaders of other Countries refusing to support Israel in their elimination of Iran?.........Could it be that.....

Students March Against HB56 and Wells Fargo/GEO Group Prisons

unclaimed — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:45 GMT

Students March Against HB56 and Wells Fargo investment in for-profit Private Prisons

Systematic killing of Egyptian youth

Seif1976 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:49 GMT

Today on the 3rd of February approximately 60,000 peaceful protesters were in the streets heading towards the Ministry of Interior close to Tahrir Square. Protesters where heading towards the Ministry, but every time the protesters came close to the Ministry the police started shooting 6 to 7 expired teargas canisters at the crowd. Dozens fainted while people carried them to the ambulances close by. This sequence happens every ten minutes. People's frustration is a direct reaction to the planned massacre that took place in Port Said's football match two days ago, where 74 Ultras (Strong allies of the Revolution) fans lost their lives and over 1,000 injured, witnesses said that they were attacked by paid thugs with unified white batons and knives. Yesterday, People's Assembly Speaker Katatny did not take any concrete action in responce to several demands by some PM's including the removal of the current government and the establishment of a new one chosen by the PA, reporting to PA and not the SCAF(Supreme Council of the Armed Forces). In addition, they called for the prosecution of those responsible for the killings and torture of civilians since January 25, 2011, the removal of the current General Prosecutor, and the end of military rule. The speaker of the parliament, Katatny simply called for a committee to study the facts of the Port Said massacre. This committee is expected to report its finding in a weeks time. This is the same thing that we have been hearing for the past year. It is not enough. For over a year, not one committee investigating the various deadly incidents that have taken place has issued a final report. Nobody has been held accountable. Nobody has been punished. No one in Tahrir believes that our legal system or that the People's Assembly will do anything to stop the systematic killing and detention of innocent civilians.

Second snow storm hits Romania

cosmins — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:50 GMT

Traffic in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, is a nightmare Friday afternoon after heavy snows hit the country for the second time in a week. The Parliament Palace, the second largest administrative building in the world, can barely be seen because of the strong blizzard that sweeps the city. Romania is on alert after a yellow code for snowfalls and blizzards issued by the meteorologists as of 10 am on Friday available until Sunday evening. 25 national roads and 2 highways are being closed already because of the strong winds and massive snowfalls. 3 people died in the last 24 hours raising the death toll to 25, in the last week. Winds are really strong blowing in some parts with up to 90 km/hour.

The authorities said that 14,000 employees of the Interior Ministry are ready for action if needed the priority being people stuck in the snow. Also, 9 rescue helicopters are ready to fly in the emergency medical cases from the isolated places if weather permits. The Defense Minister has announced that more than 4000 military are ready to intervene if necessary.

The good news though is that the temperatures are just a little bit higher today with lows at - 20 degrees in the country, not -32.5 degrees as we had a few days ago. The bad news is that meteorologists expect what they call a freezing rain to hit the southern part of Romania, tomorrow. That means that the warmer wet air comes from the Mediterranean and brings in heavy rains that will freeze instantly hitting the cold air on the ground. That is expected to create a lot of troubles.

Record Breaking Snowfall for Denver, Colorado

Swinden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:27:45 GMT

Evergreen, COLORADO – Up to two feet or more of snow is expect along the Front Range Mountains / Foothills of Colorado west of Denver by Saturday morning as a major winter storm brings near blizzard conditions to northeastern Colorado. Many schools and businesses are closed today and major highways (Interstates 70 & 76) and roads east of Denver to Kansas are closed due to blizzard like conditions. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in / out of Denver International Airport.

The majority of the heavy snow should ease by tonight leaving record breaking snowfall for the Denver metro area of close two feet in some places.

Front line footage: Violent clashes continue for second day in Egypt

arasquare — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:25 GMT

Violent clashes continue for second day between security forces and protesters in Mansor street near the Egyptian ministry of interior, downtown Cairo.Clashes continue for the second day between protesters and security forces near the Egyptian ministry of interior, downtown Cairo.

Opinion- Komen needs to reassess

RichardLovet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:45 GMT

Recently Susan G Komen For the Cure announced that it has ended its funding for the Breast Cancer Screening and education services of Planned Parenthood.

As one of the Past Presidents of the Vermont and New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure I am writing this note to express my disbelief that the Komen Board would take such an action. I have been active in Komen as a Grants Chair, an affiliate Vice President, and an affiliate President. I have supported Komen as a runner, as contributor. My name has appeared on the back of Komen t shirts proudly worn by men, women, and children who have joined the fight against this horrible illness.

I am an oncologist here in Vermont, I am one of the past chairs of the Vermont Cancer Plan. I am the son of a breast cancer survivor. I have a wife and three daughters, all of which have supported the Komen cause.

Why did we do it?

Komen was the preeminent Breast cancer charity. Komen funded research, education, screening, and support for the millions of women who suffer, have suffered, or will suffer from this disease. As grant chair, we in Vermont have funded grants to organizations who have helped countless women and men with breast cancer. We have never let politics play a role in our decision process. We have helped women in all walks of life, women in all social circles, women in all economic groups.

Why do we do this?

Breast cancer affects all women, all men. Breast cancer affects one out of 8 women. Breast cancer affects families, it affects husbands, children. It affects men who suffer with it. It affects communities, it affects schools when teachers have breast cancer, it affects governments when politicians have breast cancer.

In short, BREAST CANCER AFFECTS US ALL. IT AFFECTS DEMOCRATS, IT AFFECTS REPUBLICANS, IT AFFECTS LIBERALS, IT AFFECTS CONSERVATIVES, IT AFFECTS US ALL REGARDLESS OF IDEOLOGY.

Susan G Komen For the Cure must reevaluate its decision to end funding for the majority of breast cancer services done by Planned Parenthood. Regardless of political considerations, Komen must support women with breast cancer and not let ideology dictate who should live and who should die.

Komen must reevaluate and change this decision to end funding of this organization which does so much to support the health of so many breast cancer patients.

Snow and freeze in Romania

randy24 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:38:47 GMT

It started to snow hardly as of today in the northern Romanian city of Iasi. The weathermen expect the snow to fall until late on Sunday. On the roads formed traffic jams. A couple of people died because of the freezing air during the last three days and nights. Nine national road were closed. About 373 shools suspended the classes.

It’s gonna be a SNOW DAY for Denver, Colorado

Swinden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:47:46 GMT

Evergreen, COLORADO – It is shortly after 3 am in morning here in the mountains west of Denver, and we cannot sleep….because it is going to be a SNOW DAY! Snow started in the Front Range about 6 pm last night and currently there is a foot on the ground. We are expecting about two feet by Saturday morning when the storm completely moves out of the region.

With a major winter storm pummeling the Denver metro area and adjacent Front Range Mountains and Foothills, we are actually looking forward to this welcome bout of old man winter because it has been a dry winter with little or no snow here in Colorado. However the Colorado ski resorts will not get any of this snow as most of the snow will be east of the Continental Divide and in the Plains.

With what will surely be a record breaking snow storm for the Denver metro area as the average snowfall for all of February is only 7 plus inches – the 20 plus inches of snow through Saturday morning will close schools, cancel hundreds of flights, and cause life-threatening blizzard conditions in the plains just east of Denver to western Kansas and Nebraska.

Story, video, and photos by Matt Swinden

confused cat

medeleanu — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:38:46 GMT

my cat is really confused - look what happened while she was asleep:)

Winter Weather Near You - Berlin, Germany

markpel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:23:46 GMT

Winter Weather Near You

February 3, 2012, 8 am, Berlin, Germany

Markku Rainer Peltonen

Reds Tails Crashes And Burns

TheVideoMan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:45 GMT

What a letdown for the first Lucasfilm production since 1994's 'Radioland Murders' that is not a 'Star Wars' or 'Indiana Jones' franchise. This was really disappointing for us, when one considers the historical importance of the material.

For this film critic, both director George Lucas and the Star actor Cuba Gooding Jr have been in a downward slide for quite a while now (As well as my all time fave Steven Spielberg).

Despite a worthy 'based on actual events' story and the rare almost all black cast, 'Red Tails' suffers from one-dimensional characters, corny dialogue, and a very poor - and even boring - script.

We both fell asleep several times, there was not enough comedy to lighten the load, and when key characters died, you didn't feel it in your gut. No hankies were needed...

Now the old P51 planes with their Tuskegee signature red painted tails were cool, but this did not even feel like a war film. These soldiers were too happy, did not cuss, and were down right campy and cheesy at times.

For a much better film on this subject (The first all black combat pilots in the United States Army Air Corps, that fought in World War II) rent the 1995 HBO movie 'The Tuskegee Airmen'. (Ironically, Cuba Gooding Jr is also in this film).

Grade: D

Kevin Smith: Live From Behind Featuring “Jay and Silent Bob Get Old”

ChrisMorrow — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:35:15 GMT

KEVIN SMITH performed LIVE FROM BEHIND in a first time live audience interactive event in over 300 movie theaters nationwide and in Canada. This special live event featured 'Jay and Silent Bob Get Old' show and Q&A. This was very similar to his smodcasts. Check out my video interviews with fans after the show in San Diego.

Grey's Anatomy If/Then

KCRep — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:38:50 GMT

After what seemed like several weeks, Grey's Anatomy is back. This episode was a dream Meredith had. She fell asleep holding her baby girl thinking what if she had never got her, what if she had never met Derek in that bar. Her dream was innovative.

Meredith wakes up in her home with her mother Ellis Grey and her dad Doctor Weber, both perfectly healthy and happy. Meredith dresses for work at Seattle Grey Hospital wearing her white Doctor coat with the name Meredith Weber. She is in great spirits due to her boyfriend proposing the night before, her fiance is Alex Karev!

Alex is shown as a gung-ho go getter but kind of nerdy. He is quickly caught having an affair with Alice, by the evil Christina who happily throws the affair in Merediths face. No one likes Christina. Meredith is heartbroken as is Alex when she breaks it off.

Owen and Callie are married with twin boys and a little girl. Once in a while Owen has a flashback and lashes out but not often. Callie is all dolled up at work, full makeup etc. and seems very happy. But, whenever Christina and Owen talk, you can see something in his eyes, not hers.

Derek is still married to Addie but they have a strained relationship. Addie is pregnant but Derek is not sure that will mend their marriage. Addie finally comes clean while sitting on the couch in their home, the baby is not Derek's. Just as
she tells him that, Mark walks in bare chested from another room.

Bailey is timid and unsure of herself, but she is a great Doctor. Dr. Ellis Grey is in charge and she gets all the surgeries she can for herself, her husband and Meredith. She took a major surgery that Bailey was up for and she botched it, due to her personality, she made Doctor Weber fire Bailey because she was so embarrassed.

Meredith and Christina end up saving the life of Lexie after she had an overdose, left the hospital (stealing drugs) and ending up on the street where Mark found her and took her back to the hospital. Christina and Meredith went to a bar after work , when Christina left Meredith there alone, Derek shows up and they have their first drink together.

Meredith has strange dreams!

Be sure to watch Thursday night on ABC

Salvation Mountain

Fearloathing — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:53:46 GMT

Salvation Mountain, Salton Sea, California. This monument to one man's faith was 30 years in the making. It's also his home.

Paradise Lost and Lost Again (Chapter 2)

Fearloathing — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:18:49 GMT

I knew he was right. The tall guy was moving towards something under the counter, but I couldn’t see what it was.

“Listen, I’ve lived here for close to 35 years. This is a living sewer. The greatest sewer created in the history of mankind. So we should use it like that and stop this bullshit about restoring, or what was that, redeveloping it? What do you see here? You want to save this?”

The tall guy came up from under the counter with a bottle of catsup. He slammed it on the counter.

“So what do you do when they come in here and redevelop this place? It’s god damn Palm Springs with an ocean and fish and birds, and it’s coming.”

The old guy drank more beer.

“This is really happening?”

“It’s happening, the water district is diverting water into the sea now. In two month’s this place will be the Riviera.”

The old guy drained his glass again. He was nervous now. The guy behind the counter leaned down and took a drink of something.

“That’s what they used to call this, the Riviera. I’ll do what I’ve always done, nothing, nothing is happening.”

I ordered more fries and a beer and passed the beer to the right. The old guy was fidgeting and the tall guy leaned on the counter between us. He smelled like cigarettes. The old guy put his hand on my shoulder.

“I see what you mean, but that’s not what people here are saying.” “People lie, they lie for money and they lie for the hell ofit. You’re nothing more than a liar. You want a drink? “

“I don’t drink anymore.”

“Of course. That’s why you’re here. Just trying to make us all look like fools. Where are you going when you leave here?”

“South. Driving around the sea.”

“Salvation Mountain. You go there and you’ll see some shit. Crazy mothers. You’ll see what this is all about.”

He almost flung his beer glass out the window. The patty melt was actually pretty good, and the fries? I took them and fed them to the birds that were still alive. I was on my way to Salvation Mountain and before I pulled out of Bombay Beach, I made sure the Benelli was loaded.

Riots in Cairo

BDooley7 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:08:47 GMT

I am holed up in a hotel, six floors above a massive protest in cairo. The police keep firing gas, I've heard loads bangs that do not sound like tear gas as well. The gas and the explosions make it difficult to go to the window all the time. The protesters continue to stand their ground, running away when gas is fired, then regrouping and chanting some more. The have a system worked out where they hold hands to keep the streets open for ambulances to get through.

STOP ACTA protests, Prague

kukulele — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:51:45 GMT

STOP ACTA

Nora15 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:48:15 GMT

The heavy storms that covered Romania were badly felt in Sinaia, a mountain ski resort. While the whole country was paralysed by the snow, the most beautiful icy sunsets could be filmed in Sinaia, in the Royal Parks of the Peles Castle.

Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. King Carol I (Charles I) of Romania (1839–1914), under whose reign the country gained its independence, first visited the site of the future castle in 1866 and fell in love with the magnificent mountain scenery. The estate was named the Royal Estate of Sinaia.

The monarchy commissioned the construction of a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat on the property, and the foundation was laid for Peleș Castle on 22 August 1873. Peleș Castle became the world's first castle fully powered by locally produced electricity. In more recent times, many foreign dignitaries such as Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Muammar al-Gaddafi, and Yasser Arafat were welcomed at the Castle.

The castle was featured in the 2009 film The Brothers Bloom. The exterior of the castle is used to represent a large estate in New Jersey, the home of a eccentric billionaire played by Rachel Weisz.

Nora15 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:44:15 GMT

Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. King Carol I (Charles I) of Romania (1839–1914), under whose reign the country gained its independence, first visited the site of the future castle in 1866 and fell in love with the magnificent mountain scenery. The estate was named the Royal Estate of Sinaia. The monarchy commissioned the construction of a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat on the property, and the foundation was laid for Peleș Castle on 22 August 1873. Peleș Castle became the world's first castle fully powered by locally produced electricity. In more recent times, many foreign dignitaries such as Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Muammar al-Gaddafi, and Yasser Arafat were welcomed at the Castle.
The castle was featured in the 2009 film The Brothers Bloom. The exterior of the castle is used to represent a large estate in New Jersey, the home of a eccentric billionaire played by Rachel Weisz.

Nora15 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:33:46 GMT

Its inauguration was held in 1883. King Carol I (Charles I) of Romania (1839–1914), under whose reign the country gained its independence, first visited the site of the future castle in 1866 and fell in love with the magnificent mountain scenery. The estate was named the Royal Estate of Sinaia.

The monarchy commissioned the construction of a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat on the property, and the foundation was laid for Peleș Castle on 22 August 1873. Peleș Castle became the world's first castle fully powered by locally produced electricity. In more recent times, many foreign dignitaries such as Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Muammar al-Gaddafi, and Yasser Arafat were welcomed at the Castle.

The castle was featured in the 2009 film The Brothers Bloom. The exterior of the castle is used to represent a large estate in New Jersey, the home of a eccentric billionaire played by Rachel Weisz.

Front line footage from Cairo clashes

arasquare — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:28:20 GMT

Clashes between security forces and protesters continue as thousands protest near the ministry of interior. Tear gas and bird shot are being used by security forces against protesters.

Clashes erupt between protesters and security forces in Egypt

arasquare — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:52:52 GMT

Clashes erupt between protesters and security forces in Egypt as thousands protest in Mansor street near the ministry of interior after 74 of Ahly football fans known as Ultras died in violence after a match in Port Said. Protesters hold security forces responsible for the death of the 74 and accuse them of organizing the attack

Ron Paul's Racist Shrimp Recipe

SFHarry — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:40:37 GMT

The video is done in the style of our previous video, "Newt's Serial Marriage Chicken." It exposes, by poking fun, Ron Paul's racist & homophobic newsletters of the 1980s. I hope you enjoy!

Autumn Day in Hyde Park

ALP1991 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:22:07 GMT

A beautiful November (2010) day in Hyde Park.

London over the weekend

dariocane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:34:30 GMT

Shots taken of London over the weekend of January 14th, 2012 by Dario Endara.

http://www.darioendara.com

Buckingham

tmfitzge1 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:29:27 GMT

Here is a shot of Buckingham Palace, I took this photo on a somewhat cloudy day. Even on a cloudy day, London never loses it's Romanticism.