Archive for January, 2008

Film Contests

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Calling all documentary filmmakers! The following contests may be something you like to enter. Be prepared, the deadlines are quickly approaching.
True/False Film Festival Gimmie Truth
The deadline has been extended to February 15th. For more information follow the link.
http://www.truefalse.org/participate/gimmetruth.htm
Documentary Challenge 
Maybe you’d like to enter a national competition.  Then Documentary Challenge may be for […]

935 to be exact

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

 

Study: False statements preceded war

By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL, Associated Press Writer2 hours, 53 minutes ago
A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq in the two years following the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The study concluded that the statements […]

Academy Award Nominations

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Well, as is the case every year, Hollywood awoke early to hear this year’s nominations. I was surprised by quite a few, and surprised by who didn’t get nominated. The most glaring missed nomination (of those I assumed would be)? Helena Bonham-Carter for Sweeney Todd.
Other than that most obvious misses, there are […]

What do you listen to?

Monday, January 21st, 2008

From The New York Times:
 
January 10, 2008
Fitness
 
They’re Playing My Song.  Time to Work Out.

By STEVEN KURUTZ
FITNESS magazines and Web sites love to ask readers about their favorite workout music while presenting their playlists or suggestions from celebrities. Self.com features the “ ’80s cardio playlist,” which includes […]

National Film Registry

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

In December, 25 more films were added to the United States’ National Film Registry. For more information about the registry and to vote for the 2008 selections, access the following link.
http://www.loc.gov/film/

Compatability

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Interesting thoughts on interpersonal compatability, for both sexes. Although the article focusses on men asking these questions of their female companion, the questions are applicable for any couple– particularly the last question.
http://www.menshealth.com/marriagequiz/?cm_mmc=Yahoo_Blog-_-What_Makes_a_Man_Marry-_-Article-_-Marriage_Quiz

Super Tuesday 2/5/08

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Missouri voters will participate in the largest “Super Tuesday” ever, where 24 states, and half of all eligible delegates will be determined.
Answer questions at the following website to find out which candidate matches your own beliefs and opinions.
http://www.kieskompas-usa.nl/page/0/thema+s/