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Experts' Predictions: Emmys, Oscars, Big Brother, Movies, Music, Theater, TV, Hollywood, Entertainment, News - 29 Feb 2016 06:13

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[[html]]By Rob Licuria<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 21:30 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456670499-Oscar-2016-Chris-Rock-Dream.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;In Hollywood, our forum posters are respected and feared in equal measures for their strongly worded opinions. They did not hold back when watching the Oscars, which sparked strong responses inour forums— everything from "wow, they actually got it right this year" to "ho-hum" to "What were they thinking." (See complete list of winners HERE.)<br><br><img src="http://www.jewelrywarehouse.com/assets/images/jumbos/LVRCD00008_lg.jpg" width="316" /><br><br>&#13;Below, just a small taste of the delicious dish they served up over the three plus hours of the ceremony. Read more and have your sayhere.<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Daniel Montgomery<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 21:12 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="spotlight oscars 2016 oscar winners best picture" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456722487-Spotlight5.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;"Spotlight" pulled off an upset at the Oscars, winning Best Picture against frontrunner "The Revenant" and another strong competitor, "The Big Short." The film told the true story of the team of journalists who uncovered the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal in Boston and throughout the world. It also won Best Original Screenplay, which makes it the first film since "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1952) to win Best Picture with only one other victory. (Click here for the complete list of Oscar winners.)<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 21:06 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="spotlight wins best picture oscar the revenant the big short 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456722065-Spotlight21.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;Beating the odds, "Spotlight" won Best Picture at the Oscars on Sunday, opposite tough competition from "The Revenant," "The Big Short" and "Mad Max: Fury Road." Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 4/5 to prevail was actually "The Revenant," while "Spotlight" came in second place with 4/1 odds.<br><br><img src="http://www.kay.com/images/products/9402/940239800_MV_ZM.jpg" width="395" /><br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Chris Beachum<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 21:00 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 8 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="oscar winners 2016 full list" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456668059-Oscars-Logo-Statue.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;Winners of the 88th Academy Awards were revealed during a live telecast held February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California and hosted for the second time by Chris Rock.<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 20:58 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="leonardo dicaprio wins best actor oscar the revenant 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456683344-leonardo-dicaprio-the-revenant-2.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;As predicted, Leonardo DiCaprio ("The Revenant") won Best Actor at the Oscars on Sunday for playing Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who gets left for dead after a bear attack. DiCaprio was Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 1/10 to prevail. This is the first Oscar victory for DiCaprio after five previous losses (four acting, one <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveolenski/2016/02/26/the-oscars-social-media-and-chocolate-diamonds-3-crucial-lessons/">Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds</a> producing).<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 20:50 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="brie larson wins best actress oscar room 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456517832-Room6.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;As predicted, Brie Larson ("Room") won Best Actress at the Oscars on Sunday for playing Joy "Ma" Newsome, a kidnapped woman who lives with her five-year-old son in a small room. Larson was Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 1/10 to prevail. This is the first Oscar victory for Larson on her first nomination.<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 20:40 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="alejandro gonzalez inarritu wins best director the revenant 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456521488-alejandro-inarritu-revenant.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;As predicted, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ("The Revenant") won Best Director at the Oscars on Sunday. He was Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 2/9 to prevail, just one year after winning for "Birdman." The <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/b/le-vian-chocolate-diamonds?id=71472">Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds</a> last time someone won back-to-back Oscars for Best Director was Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who prevailed for "A Letter to Three Wives" (1949) and "All About Eve" (1950). Prior to that, John Ford had won two of his record four Oscars consecutively for helming "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940) and "How Green Was My Valley" (1941).<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 20:33 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="the hateful eight wins best score oscar ennio morricone 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/1456357632-TheHatefulEight1.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;As predicted, "The Hateful Eight" won Best Score at the Oscars on Sunday. This film was Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 2/13 to prevail. This is the first Oscar victory for Ennio Morricone in a competetive category, though he did earn an honorary trophy in 2007.<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br>By Marcus James Dixon<br><br>&#13;Feb 28 2016 20:31 pm<br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; <img src="http://elb-img.goldderby.com/img/comments_icon.png" border="0" />&#13; <br><br>&#13; 0 <br><br>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13;<br><br>&#13;<img alt="son of saul wins best foreign language film oscar 13579086" src="http://s3-img.goldderby.com/ck/images/Son-of-Saul.jpg" /><br><br>&#13;As predicted, "Son of Saul" won Best Foreign-Language Film at the Oscars on Sunday. This film was Gold Derby's frontrunner with odds of 1/10 to prevail.Laszlo Nemes' compelling drama tells the harrowing story of a guard at an Auschwitz death camp who, believing a young boy's corpse to be that of his son, becomes determined to give him a proper burial. Before tonight Hungary had won this award only once, for "Mephisto" in 1981.<br><br>&#13;KEEP READING<br><br>&#13;&#13;<br><br><a href='http://www.goldderby.com/news/'>http://www.goldderby.com/news/</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Sheriff Israel ally Roger Stone banned from CNN - 28 Feb 2016 08:48

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sjthYYrIOyg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sjthYYrIOyg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Nationally notorious political operative Roger Stone, a friend and ally of Broward Sheriff Scott Israel, has been banned from appearing on CNN.<br><br>The blog Media Matters for America reported CNN's decision on Tuesday, and applauded it. The news network said it decided not to air Stone anymore after viewing some of his tweets disparaging minorities who appeared on their political programs.<br><br>Some of Stone's tweets, from his account @RogerJStoneJr:<br><br>Tweeting about CNN commentator Ana Navarro last week, he wrote (Note: We've censored the profanity with hyphens): "Why do all the make-up people and hair-stylists at CNN New York HATE @anaNavarro ? Entitled Diva B—" Then he responded to a tweet saying, "no , she's a MORON. Borderline retarded." On Tuesday, he wrote in a tweet that Navarro is a "pompous shhead'' and in another, he said she was going to kill herself.<br><br>In November 2012, Stone tweeted about black CNN commentator Roland Martin: "Who is this stupid negro Roland Martin ? Buffoon or token Buffoon ? #CNN" Martin responded: "stupid Negro"? I'm the reason guys like you didn't want Black folks to learn to read. I'm glad to tick you off any day.'' In a tweet this week, Stone told the most recent critic of that 2012 tweet to "Kiss my a"<br><br>They were not the first tweets from Stone that drew offense. A search on Stone's Twitter account for a variety of offensive terms turns up all manner of insults he's hurled over the years regarding women, fat people, black people who eat fried chicken, minorities he thinks were hired just to meet quotas, and more. AirStone is an innovative, ultra-light product that transforms a complicated construction ordeal into a simple wall-covering project. Indoors or out, our patented AirStone system offers the same look, feel and durability of real stone, but weighs 75% less. This allows anyone to install a beautiful stone veneer using only pre-mixed adhesive, a putty knife and a hack saw. No special tools or mixing are needed.In a December tweet, he said it's "not over until its over. Hillary better watch her fat a—.''<br><br>Stone, a Fort Lauderdale resident, openly relishes his role in gutter politics, eschewing diplomacy. His lack of political correctness and willingness to engage in political skulduggery have made him famous. Nearly all references to him in print remind readers that he's a "dirty trickster'' who's been involved in politics since working to get President Richard Nixon elected.<br><br>Among his in-your-face tactics was once creating an anti-Hillary Clinton PAC with the name "Citizens United Not Timid,'' for the vulgar acronym.<br><br>His pro-Sheriff-Israel Twitter account, the "Broward Bugle," tweeted a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtUUwAY1p0">Airstone</a> few years ago to a Sun Sentinel editor "C U Next Tuesday,'' which has the same crude acronym.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XmtUUwAY1p0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XmtUUwAY1p0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Israel used Stone's attack dog campaign prowess to win election in 2012, and did not denounce his tactics. Israel didn't respond to a text message and email Thursday asking if he's using Stone in his 2016 re-election campaign, and whether he has a comment on Stone's latest controversy.<br><br>But Stone pal Ron Gunzburger, general counsel for the Broward Sheriff's Office and the person who introduced the sheriff to Stone, said he'd welcome the help.<br><br>"Roger is a friend and I would always welcome his campaign advice,'' Gunzburger said. "He's a smart guy, even though our politics are rather sharply different.''<br><br>Stone, who lives in Fort Lauderdale's Coral Ridge community with his wife and pets, said in an email that he has "bigger fish to fry in 2016,'' when it comes to election assistance.<br><br>"I have never planned or expected to play any formal role in the Sheriff's re-election campaign,'' he wrote. "I will certainly vote for the Sheriff. He's doing a great job and I am proud to call him a friend.''<br><br>Stone was working on Donald Trump's presidential bid their relationship dates back decades until Stone said he quit and Trump said he fired him.<br><br>Stone still is supporting Trump, and did so during his most recent appearance on CNN on Sunday.<br><br>Stone says the real reason CNN disowned him is that he's been battering the Clintons, which he said also got under the skin of David Brock at the nonprofit Media Matters for America (mediamatters.org).<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://airstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/o-after-1024x667.jpg" width="343" /><br><br>Stone has referred to CNN as the "Clinton News Network.''<br><br>"My exposing Bill Clinton's serial rapes and Hillary's bullying his victims seems to have gotten under @davidbrockdc's skin -@ClintonsWar,'' Stone wrote in a recent tweet.<br><br>Among the books Stone wrote and is busy selling is one about Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate, entitled "The Clinton's War on Women."<br><br>Stone doesn't usually get involved in local races, but he did in 2008 and 2012 when the sheriff's post in Broward was hotly contested.<br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/67/ee/df/67eedf24ca3152db1b119bba45d99f97.jpg" width="398" /><br><br>In 2008, when Stone was working with lawyer Scott Rothstein before he was exposed and imprisoned as a Ponzi schemer, Stone worked to keep then-Sheriff Al Lamberti in office. Lamberti's opponent that year was Democrat Scott Israel, whom Stone attacked.<br><br>But after reading a comment in the newspaper from the victorious Lamberti, downplaying Stone's role in the win, Stone switched sides. In 2012, Stone helped Israel unseat Republican Lamberti.<br><br>Israel then hired three of Stone's closest associates, and transferred his stepson to a detective position at the agency.<br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/airstonefireplacebrace.jpg" width="253" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSorilLxFmc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSorilLxFmc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>moc.enubirt|namllawb#moc.enubirt|namllawb or 954-356-4541. On Twitter @BrittanyWallman and @BrowardPolitics.<br><br><a href='http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-roger-stone-banned-20160225-story.html'>http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-roger-stone-banned-20160225-story.html</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Academy Awards Oscars 2016 | Awards Central - 28 Feb 2016 08:36

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide - 27 Feb 2016 23:12

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[[html]]Family vacations in Southern California can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters — it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of a Huffington Post series on traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Southern California family vacations.<br><br>HollywoodNo trip to Southern California would be complete without a stroll down Hollywood Boulelvard. Attractions include the Hollywood Walk of Fame and its more than 2,400 stars embedded onto the sidewalk; the Kodak Theater, where the Academy Awards presentation is held each year; and Grauman's Chinese Theater, the 1927 theater that is home to many Hollywood movie premieres as well as more than 200 celebrity handprints and footprints in its forecourt.<br><br>Address: The neighborhood centers around Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood<br><br>Phone number: N/A<br><br>Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week<br><br>Price: Free<br><br>DisneylandThe original Disney theme park continues to delight. Disneyland, located in the heart of Anaheim, offers an array of rides, live entertainment, shops and restaurants as well as unique Disney architecture. The park is divided into several themed areas, including Main Street USA, Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. You might even get to meet Mickey Mouse.<br><br>Address: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802<br><br>Phone: 714-520-5060<br><br>Hours: Park hours change frequently. Check the Disneyland website for current information<br><br>Price: Ages 10 and older, $80; children 3 to 9, $74; children 2 and younger, free<br><br>Aliso BeachYou can't visit Southern California without spending a little time at the beach, and it's difficult to only name one. However, Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach offers all that makes Southern California beaches special sun, soft sand, surf and plenty of activities. Other recommended beaches in the area include Manhattan Beach, Zuma Beach at Malibu and Santa Monica Beach.<br><br>Address: 31131 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652<br><br>Phone: 949-923-2280<br><br>Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br><br>Price: Free<br><br>The J. Paul Getty Museum<img src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/320494/thumbs/r-GETTY-MUSEUM-large570.jpg"/>High atop a bluff in Brentwood, overlooking <a href="http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/about/staff/">Gary Sherwin</a> Los Angeles, the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center is one of the nation's top art museums. The museum houses an extensive collection of European paintings, furniture, sculpture, drawings and photographs. Among the museum's most noted exhibits <a href="http://newportbeachvacationhomesrentals.com/">http://newportbeachvacationhomesrentals.com/</a> are "Irises" by Vincent van Gogh and the museum's early 20th century photography collection.<br><br>Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049<br><br>Phone: 310-440-7300<br><br>Hours: Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br><br>Price: Admission to <a href="https://www.cpp.edu/~collins/partners/documents/BioSherwin.pdf">Gary Sherwin, Visit Newport Beach</a> the museum is free, but parking is $15 per car and free on Saturdays after 5 p.m.<br><br>Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios, which calls itself "The Entertainment Capital of LA," is one of the oldest and most famous movie studios still operating today. Part movie studio, part theme park, Universal Studios features 16 rides, including Jurassic Park the Ride, Water World and Universal's House of Horrors. You can also take the studio tour past famous studio sets, like the Bates house from "Psycho" and the shark from "Jaws."<br><br>Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608<br><br>Phone number: 800-864-8377<br><br>Hours: Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br><br>Price: Ages 3 and older (48" and taller), $77; under 48" tall, $69; Southern California residents 3 and older, $62; children 2 and younger, free<br><br>Kidspace Children's MuseumLocated in Pasadena next to the Rose Bowl, Kidspace Children's Museum features a variety of exhibits and gardens that encourage children to learn through interactive play. Among the favorites are Bugsy's Diner, where kids learn about the eating habits of insects, and Shake Zone, an exhibit about what causes California earthquakes.<br><br>Address: 480 N. A 30-year hospitality industry veteran, Gary C. Sherwin, CDME, APR has worked as President & CEO of Newport Beach and Company given that 2013 and its company unit, Visit Newport Beach Inc. because 2006. Sherwin is accountable for supervising the neighborhood marketing company promoting Newport Beach, California as a premiere luxury location with workplaces in Newport Beach, Sacramento, and London.Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103<br><br>Phone: 626- 449-9144<br><br>Hours: June through August, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; September through May, Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br><br>Price: $10; infants under 1, free<br><br>San Diego Zoo<br><br>Part of San Diego's Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. The park is noted for its conservation efforts and its work with endangered species. The zoo is huge, but a guided tour is available by bus to whisk visitors from one section to the next. Don't miss the free-flight aviary and the gorillas in the African rainforest.<br><br><img src="http://reformegitim.com.tr/wp-content/gallery/orange-county/orangecounty1.jpg" width="304" /><br><br>Address: 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92112<br><br>Phone: 619-231-1515<br><br>Hours: Hours change every two months. Check website for current information<br><br>Price: Adults (ages 12 and older), $40; children 3 to 11, $30; children 2 and younger, free<br><br>What's your family's favorite Southern California destination?<br><br>CHECK OUT MORE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES.<br><br><a href='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/11/family-vacations-in-southern-california_n_916475.html'>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/11/family-vacations-in-southern-california_n_916475.html</a><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0WXLDMQndao&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0WXLDMQndao&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Le Vian - 27 Feb 2016 17:58

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Oscar predictions 2016: how to watch the Academy Awards in the UK on Sunday and who is tipped to win - 27 Feb 2016 03:23

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[[html]]After sweeping the Baftas, western epic The Revenant has become the bookmakers' favourite to win best picture at this week's Academy Awards.<br><br>The film has already triumphed at the Golden Globes and, if the odds are to be believed, Oscars for best picture, best director for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio could be on the way.<br><br>The film, in which DiCaprio plays a frontiersman on a path of vengeance, has won rave reviews - but there are a few critics who were less impressed.<br><br>The Guardian's Carole Cadwalladr was "not entertained" by its "meaningless pain porn", even comparing it to the violent footage posted by Islamic State. "A well-oiled publicity machine of the type that fuels an Academy Awards clean sweep has carefully leaked how gruelling the shoot was, how authentically the actors 'suffered' in the making. (They got a bit cold, apparently)," she says. However, Cadwalladrdoes add that Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography "really is gorgeous".<br><br>Deborah Ross at The Spectator admired the film's ambition, but also found it an endurance test. "I was longing for it to be over, and so relieved when it was," she says.<br><br>Nevertheless, the bookmakers think it has the potential to win big.<br><br>Best picture Oscar predictions<br><br>Until earlier this month, Spotlight, the story of Boston Globe journalists (played by Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams) who uncover a child abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, had been leading the race. However, it has now been overtaken by The Revenant, which is nominated for 12 Academy Awards in total. In third place is The Big Short, the biographical comedy drama about a group of men trying to profit from an impending credit collapse.<br><br>Best directorOscar predictions<br><br>Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu could potentially sweep up again at this year's awards. In 2015, he picked up best picture, best director and best original screenplay with Birdman and looks set to win best director again for The Revenant. Competition comes in the form of George Miller, who was somewhat controversially nominated for Mad Max: Fury Road. Critics have been divided on whether the action blockbuster, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, is "Oscar-worthy".<br><br>Click on the graphic below to see how Oscar predictions by social media users weigh up against the predictions of Nev Pierce, contributing editor at Empire Magazine.<br><br>Best actorOscar predictions<br><br>Eddie Redmayne is in with a chance of winning two best actor Oscars in a row. He took home the prize for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything last year and has been nominated again for his performance as Lili Elbe, the first person to receive sex-reassignment surgery, in The Danish Girl. Bookmakers, however, are offering the lowest odds on The Revenant's Leonardo DiCaprio, who is yet to win an Oscar over the course of his lengthy Hollywood career.<br><br>Best actressOscar predictions<br><br>Brie Larson is leading the pack for her portrayal of a mother held captive with her son for five years in Lenny Abrahamson's drama, Room. She has already won a Golden Globe and SAG award for the performance and bookmakers seem almost certain she will take home an Oscar, too.<br><br>Best supporting actress Oscar predictions<br><br>Alicia Vikander, who plays Gerda Wegener opposite Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl, is tipped for a win in the supporting actress category. She's up against the likes of Carol's Rooney Mara and Kate Winslet for Steve Jobs in which she starred opposite Vikander's boyfriend, Michael Fassbender. Winslet triumphed in this category at the Golden Globes, where Vikander was nominated for her role in Ex Machina, but the roles were reversed three weeks later, when the Swede took home the honours at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.<br><br>Best supporting actorOscar predictions<br><br>Sylvester Stallone was a surprise nominee for this year's supporting actor award and he has already won over the bookmakers. His odds are better than rivals Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies), Christian Bale (The Big Short), Tom Hardy (The Revenant) and Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight). Stallone received his first and only other Academy Award nominations for Rocky in 1977, for best actor and best screenplay, but this would be his first Oscar win.<br><br>Best animated feature filmOscar predictions<br><br>Inside Out never made it onto <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveolenski/2016/02/26/the-oscars-social-media-and-chocolate-diamonds-3-crucial-lessons/2/">Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds</a> the best picture shortlist as some critics had hoped, but it does have pride of place in the best animated feature film category. Pixar's family pleaser tells the story of a little girl forced to come to terms with her warring emotions when she moves home. In second place is something of a different beast - Charlie Kaufman's Anomalisa, described by critics as "so moving" yet "so filthy" that it might become the first X-rated winner of the best animation Oscar. It follows the story of a motivational speaker exploring the universal themes of identity, love and mortality. Lower down the list is Shaun the Sheep Movie, Boy and the World and When Marnie Was There.<br><br>Best original screenplay Oscar predictions<br><br>Biographical crime drama Spotlight, co-written by Josh Singer and director Tom McCarthy, is tipped to lift the trophy here. Nominated for six Academy Awards in total, the film has won high praise from critics and picked up the original screenplay Bafta earlier this month.<br><br>The shortlist also includes Straight Outta Compton, the NWA biopic that many argue was unfairly snubbed in other major categories. The Oscar nomination list has come under fire for its lack of black talent and Straight Outta Compton's single nomination for its four white screenplay writers Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, S Leigh Savidge and Alan Wenkus hasn't helped.<br><br>Inside Out, Bridge of Spies and Ex Machina are also competing for the best screenplay gong. However, Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs didn't made the shortlist, despite picking up the original screenplay award at the Golden Globes.<br><br>Best foreign language film predictions<br><br>Son of Saul, Laszlo Nemes's first feature film, has been on a roll since it debuted in Cannes last year, winning a Golden Globes and Critics' Choice award. It is now tipped to pick up an Oscar on Sunday in the foreign language film category. The Budapest-born film-maker looks at the Holocaust through the eyes of Saul (Geza Rohrig), a Hungarian Jew determined to give his young son a proper burial within the confines of Auschwitz.<br><br>To win, it will have to beat Deniz Gamze Erguven's feminist escape film Mustang, which is France's submission to the academy. It follows five orphan girls who are spotted innocently <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n:7141123011,k:chocolate%20diamonds&page=1">Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds</a> playing with boys on a beach only to be locked up by their grandmother while forced marriages are arranged. Other contenders include: Embrace of the Serpent, submitted by Colombia and directed by Ciro Guerra; Theeb, submitted by Jordan and directed by Naji Abu Nowar; and A War, submitted by Denmark and directed by Tobias Lindholm.<br><br>Italy, which has picked up the most foreign language film Oscars in the last 67 years, is not in the running this year.<br><br>When and where can you watch?<br><br>The ceremony is on 28 February at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Guests arrive on the red carpet from 7pm local time and the show kicks off at 8.30pm. In the UK, it can be watched in the early hours of the morning on Sky Movies Oscar, a channel set up specifically for the awards, or streamed on Sky's NowTV.<br><br>Infographic by www.statista.com for TheWeek.co.uk.<br><br>Oscars 2016: can Spotlight beat The Big Short?<br><br>28 January<br><br>Oscars commentators are updating their predictions for this year's best picture contender in the wake of The Big Short's win at the Producer's Guild Awards, but Spotlight remains a close second according to bookmakers.<br><br>Both films have been jostling for pole position in the race for Academy Award success in recent weeks, with each gaining critical acclaim and nominations in a range of industry awards. But after its PGA win, The Big Short has suddenly emerged as a frontrunner.<br><br>"Conventional wisdom gives the winner of the PGA Award the best odds of winning the big prize on Oscar night," says Anne Thompson, onIndie Wire.<br><br>There are some rare exceptions, she points out: Gravity and 12 Years a Slave shared the PGA and wound up splitting best director and picture, respective, at the Academy Awards.<br><br>Glenn Whipp in the Los Angeles Times agrees. He says the signs that The Big Short was a contender have been there from the beginning, but it has just taken people time to wrap their heads around the idea that Adam McKay, the director of Anchorman, could make "the kind of movie that academy members would embrace".<br><br>Both films deal with serious topics and have been well-received by critics.<br><br>Spotlight tells the story of the Boston Globe journalists (played by Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams) who uncovered a child abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.<br><br>"It's not a stretch to suggest that Spotlight is the finest newspaper movie of its era, joining Citizen Kane and All the President's Men in the pantheon of classics of the genre," says Anne Hornaday, at the Washington Post, while AO Scott at the New York Times says it is a "gripping detective story and a superlative newsroom drama, a solid procedural that tries to confront evil without sensationalism".<br><br>McKay's comedy-drama The Big Short, based on Michael Lewis's bestseller, stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt as finance boffins who foresee an opportunity with the impending credit collapse and 2008 housing bubble.<br><br>Nigel Andrews in the Financial Times calls it a "big, clever chortle, full of sardonic insights into a time of woe", while Kenneth Turan in the Los Angeles Times describes it as a "funny, energetic and self-aware film that manages to entertain without diluting the complications - or the gravity - of its subject matter".<br><br>Most bookmakers are now listing The Big Short as the leading contender, with Spotlight a close runner-up. But there is still a month to go before the Oscars are announced on 28 February and a lot could happen before then.<br><br>As Awards Daily's Sasha Stone points out, the big problem with The Big Short's frontrunner status is that now it's in the firing line for criticism. People are complaining it has a "mostly white" cast, hoping to associate it with the big scandal of this year's Oscars. Spotlight also has an all-white cast, she points out, though its supporters may be banking on its worthy subject matter to dodge criticism.<br><br>"The thing about the Oscar race is that you mostly want to skate under the radar as much as possible to avoid the Alien attacking you," says Stone, explaining: "You want to be Ripley walking into a room full of eggs and have the Alien Queen not turn around and notice youre there" or "you're toast".<br><br>Oscars boycott: Will Smith latest star to shun ceremony<br><br>22 January<br><br>Will Smith has confirmed he won't attend next month's Academy Awards ceremony as the row grows over the second consecutive all-white shortlist for the best actor and actress awards.<br><br>The Concussion star said it would be "awkward" to go given the lack of diversity in the nominations.<br><br>His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, has already said she will boycott the event, along with directors Michael Moore and Spike Lee.<br><br><img src="http://www.jared.com/images/products/0229/022921605_MV_ZM_JAR.jpg" width="344" /><br><br>The boycott is shining an uncomfortable light on the Academy itself at a time of increasing racial tension in the US, says theNew York Times. Not only were "no minority actors nominated for a second consecutive year", but biopic Straight Outta Compton, the story of hip-hop group N.W.A., "and other black-themed contenders were not among the eight nominees for best picture".<br><br>Although the list of Academy members is kept confidential, the Los Angeles Times says that as recently as 2012, the 6,300-strong membership was "nearly 94 per cent Caucasian and 77 per cent male".<br><br>"Blacks are about two per cent of the academy," it adds, "and Latinos are less than two per cent."<br><br>Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs has acknowledged that changes need to be made in order to make the awards more representative.<br><br>"I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion," she said.<br><br>One star who will be attending is Best Supporting Actor hopeful Mark Ruffalo, who has been nominated for his role in Spotlight.<br><br>Ruffalo took to Twitter to explain why he would be at the ceremony, saying that he felt a responsibility to the victims of the crimes investigated in the film.<br><br>However, he also praised the boycott and encouraged his Hollywood peers to support the Black Lives Matter movement.<br><br><img src="http://www.jared.com/images/products/1726/172606004_MV_ZM_JAR.jpg" width="376" /><br><br>According to the New York Times, the Academy is considering a number of modifications to nomination and voting procedures. They include an increase from five to ten nominees in the major categories and the removal of "non-active" members from the list.<br><br>Oscars: stars boycott ceremony over lack of diversity<br><br>19 January<br><br>A call by Spike Lee to boycott the Academy Awards over its all-white nominations has highlighted an ongoing debate over the lack of diversity in Hollywood and UK film and television also has questions to answer.<br><br>The backlash against this year's nominees has escalated with announcements from both Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith that they were boycotting next month's ceremony, reports the Los Angeles Times. Both stars cite the absence of people of colour in the major acting categories as the reason.<br><br>Lee, who last year received an honorary Oscar for a career making racially charged movies such as Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, posted a message on his Instagram account asking: "How is it possible for the [second] consecutive year all 20 contenders in the acting category are white?"<br><br>He added that he could not support these "lily-white" awards.<br><br><img src="http://www.kay.com/images/products/0230/023081108_MV_ZM.jpg" width="321" /><br><br>Pinkett Smith, meanwhile, released a video message on Facebook saying that she would not be attending the ceremony.<br><br>The LA Times notes the boycott "has the potential to spoil Hollywood's annual showcase event" and could prompt "large numbers of African-American viewers totune out", damaging ratings for the Oscars telecast.<br><br>Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African-American to hold the post, was quick to respond and released a statement saying she was taking action. She also praised this year's nominees, but said she was "heartbroken" at the lack of diversity.<br><br>She added that the academy would take "dramatic steps" to "alter the make-up" of their membership: "In the coming days and weeks we will conduct a review of our membership recruitment in order to bring about much-needed diversity in our 2016 class and beyond."<br><br>But not all the responses to the call for a boycott were positive. Actress Janet Hubert, who starred alongside Pinkett Smith's husband Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, blasted the response, reports E-Online, releasing a four-minute YouTube video accusing Pinkett Smith of selfishness and hypocrisy.<br><br>"People are dying. Our boys are being shot left and right. People are starving. People are trying to pay bills," she said. "And you're talking about some [expletive] actors and Oscars."<br><br>The actress added: "I find it ironic that somebody who has made their living and made millions and millions of dollars from the very people you're talking about boycotting just because you didn't get a nomination, just because you didn't win."<br><br>Other commentators, meanwhile, thought the boycott was valid but saidthere should be more rage about the lack of diversity in Hollywood in general.<br><br>"I love that so many people are enraged at this year's 'whiteout' - anyone who yells at the academy is a friend of mine," says Manohla Dargis, in the New York Times. "But I wish that this anger was being expressed 365 days a year and not when the nominations are announced."<br><br>She adds: "The primary reason the Oscars are so white this year and most years is that the movie industry is overwhelmingly white," and people need to start complaining loudly and "voting with their dollars" if that bothered them. <br><br>But it wasn't just the Hollywood movie industry that has come in for criticism this week. In the UK, British actor Idris Elba emerged as an unlikely spokesman for the US industry while speaking in parliament about the lack of diversity in British entertainment and media, reports the Daily Telegraph.<br><br>Elba said he had to move to the US for work after becoming tired of the "one-dimensional" roles he was offered in the UK.<br><br>"The Britain I come from is the most successful, diverse, multicultural country on earth but here's my point - you wouldn't know it if you turned on the TV," he said.<br><br>Oscars 2016: The Revenant leads the way<br><br>15 January<br><br>Epic survival story The Revenant is heading the race for this year's Oscars. The Western leads the field with 12 nominations, closely followed by Mad Max: Fury Road with ten.<br><br>Both films are nominated for best picture, along with The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, Brooklyn, The Martian, Room and Spotlight.<br><br>The Revenant's Leonardo DiCaprio is the early frontrunner for the best actor category. It would be the Titanic star's first time, despite a blockbuster career.<br><br>He's up against last year's winner Eddie Redmayne, as well as Michael Fassbender for Steve Jobs, The Martian's Matt Damon and Bryan Cranston for Trumbo.<br><br>Britain's Charlotte Rampling, who received a best actress nod for marital drama 45 Years, faces competition from Cate Blanchett for Carol, Brie Larson for Room, Jennifer Lawrence for Joy and Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn.<br><br>The nominations have come under criticism for a lack of diversity, with not one non-white nominee across any of the main categories.<br><br>The awards will be held at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on 28 February, with comedian Chris Rock as host.<br><br>Here are the main award nominations:<br><br>Best picture Oscar nominations 2016SpotlightThe RevenantMad Max: Fury RoadThe Big ShortBridge of SpiesBrooklynRoomThe MartianBest actor in a leading role Oscar nominations 2016Leonardo DiCaprio The RevenantMatt Damon The MartianMichael Fassbender Steve JobsBryan Cranston TrumboEddie Redmayne The Danish GirlBest actress in a leading role Oscar nominations 2016Brie Larson RoomSaoirse Ronan BrooklynCate Blanchett CarolJennifer Lawrence JoyCharlotte Rampling 45 YearsBest director Oscar nominations 2016Alejandro Inarritu The RevenantGeorge Miller Mad Max: Fury RoadTom McCarthy SpotlightAdam McKay The Big ShortLenny Abrahamson RoomBest actress in a supporting role Oscar nominations 2016Rooney Mara CarolJennifer Jason Leigh The Hateful EightAlicia Vikander The Danish GirlKate Winslet Steve JobsRachel McAdams SpotlightBest actor in a supporting role Oscar nominations 2016Sylvester Stallone CreedMark Rylance Bridge of SpiesMark Ruffalo SpotlightChristian Bale The Big ShortTom Hardy The RevenantBest animated feature film Oscar nominations 2016Inside OutWhen Marnie Was ThereAnomalisaBoy and the WorldShaun the Sheep MovieBest original screenplay Oscar nominations 2016SpotlightBridge of SpiesEx MachinaStraight Outta ComptonInside Out<br><br><a href='http://www.theweek.co.uk/oscars-2016/66839/oscar-predictions-2016-how-can-i-watch-in-the-uk-and-whos-tipped-to-win'>http://www.theweek.co.uk/oscars-2016/66839/oscar-predictions-2016-how-can-i-watch-in-the-uk-and-whos-tipped-to-win</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Consumer Reports reveals best 2016 cars and brands, including Audi, Subaru and Buick - 24 Feb 2016 16:38

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[[html]]<img src="http://www.vitalecpagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Evan-Vitale-Business-Consulting.jpg" width="327" /><br><br>The Ford F-150 pickup — already a sales champ — also wins Consumer Reports' praise as the best in class as part of the magazine's 2016 ratings of individual models and automotive brands.<br><br>The F-150, with an innovative aluminum body for lighter weight and better fuel economy, is Ford's first model winner since the 2012 rankings and tops this category for the first time since 1999. The magazine praised the F-150 for its good fuel economy, quiet and spacious cabin and easy-to-use infotainment system (a strong upgrade from a previous problem area). <br><br>Several redesigned models got top pick status. "This year several automakers have really hit the mark with their redesigned vehicles," said Mark Rechtin, head of content development for Consumer Reports. "This year's top picks include refreshed models like the Lexus RX that have vaulted back to the top of their respective categories after lengthy absences."<br><br>In automotive brand rankings, Audi topped the list followed by Subaru (see bottom for the Consumer Reports' full brand ranking). Lexus, a frequent winner in the past, was third with Porsche fourth, BMW fifth and Mazda sixth. Buick ranked seventh — the only Detroit-based brand to make the top 10. Toyota was eighth, Kia ninth and Honda took the tenth spot.<br><br>Consumer Reports computes its rankings based on a combination of test-drive scores by the magazine's staff and projected reliability as ranked by a survey of its <a href="http://www.manta.com/c/mmdq6sg/scheduling-institute">The Scheduling Institute</a> readers. Ford, Lincoln and Chevrolet finished in the middle of the 30 brands ranked. All Fiat-Chrysler brands, including Jeep, finished in the bottom third with Fiat dead last. <br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://emeamcs123.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/a-small-look-at-business-consulting-services.png" width="289" /><br><br>Here are some other highlights of the Consumer Reports rankings: <br><br>The Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan in this country, topped the midsized car category, displacing past winner Honda Accord. The magazine praised the Camry for a roomy interior, good visibility and outstanding reliability.Subaru gained its number two brand ranking partly by having two category winners. The Forester topped small SUVs, with special praise of its all-wheel drive system. Impreza was the top compact car, with citation of its safety equipment and great crash test results. Chevrolet Impala ranked as the best large car, the only domestic winner besides the Ford F-150. Test drivers said it combined a comfortable ride with responsive handling. Since rankings are based strictly on cars currently for sale, they excluded Volkswagen and Audi diesels. Sales were halted for both after Volkswagen AG, the parent company, admitted having manipulated emission test results. The magazine weighed in on this issue in light of Audi getting the <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/companies/0883766D:US-scheduling-institute-inc">Scheduling Institute</a> top brand score. "Despite Audi's score, Consumer Reports strongly believes that Volkswagen AG should be held accountable for manipulating emissions testing with its vehicles," a statement said.<br><br><img src="http://cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/2016/02/23/6746c91e-b9c4-4f00-b3f5-6645eab1a52a/ae176a304775718cfbbb60d9c5a60df0/crcars.gif" alt="crcars.gif"/><br><br>Audi has the strongest brand reputation among car makers, according to Consumer Reports, while Buick is the only U.S. auto manufacturer to make the top 10.<br><br>Consumer Reports <br><br>2016 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. <br><br><a href='http://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-reveals-top-2016-cars-brands-audi-ford-buick/'>http://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-reveals-top-2016-cars-brands-audi-ford-buick/</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

BRIEF-Deutsche Bank completes tender to buy back senior debt | Reuters - 23 Feb 2016 19:15

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[[html]]<img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AUHmTs-kXNw/Tk6NsjK206I/AAAAAAAAO8k/kFWAynkltTg/s1600/stock+market+1.jpg" width="316" /><br><br>Feb 23 Deutsche Bank AG<br><br>* successful completion of tender offer to repurchase up toeur 3 billion of five euro-denominated issues of seniorunsecured debt securities<br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://gadgetsoutlook.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nasdaq-Stock-Market.jpg" width="260" /><br><br>* securities with a notional value of eur 0. Robert Stephen Domako is a registered rep of HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. It <a href="http://ccrt.org.uk/robert-domanko-hsbc-securities-bio-announcement/">Rob Domanko</a> is a broker-dealer firm with greater than 2,000 signed up representatives in the United States. He has been in the industry securities enrollment for greater than a years now. Robert offers two different settlement options such as fee just attribute as well as percentage of properties.8 billion weretendered at levels tighter than final purchase spreads / higherthan final purchase prices and were not accepted<br><br>* with this transaction, Deutsche Bank managed its overallwholesale funding levels and simultaneously provided liquidityto holders of debt securities listed in tender offer<br><br>* announced tender offer for USD denominated securitiesremains open until 11 March 2016<br><br>* resulting accepted <a href="http://robertdomanko.weebly.com/blog/robert-domanko-hsbc">check this out</a> total volume amounts to eur 1.27billion of total tendered amount of eur 1.75 billion<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://faganasset.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/stock-market-3.jpg" width="400" /><br><br>* expects to record a positive income in Q1 of 2016 relatedto this transaction of approximately eur 40 millionFurther company coverage: (Reporting By Georgina Prodhan)<br><br><a href='http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSFWN16109X'>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSFWN16109X</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

The Lure of the Mini Vacation - 20 Feb 2016 06:36

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[[html]]Last Updated Aug 26, 2011 9:44 AM EDT<br><br><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-606" title="emptycup" src="http://i.bnet.com/blogs/emptycup.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180"/>Two weeks ago, I wrote a post on 22 Things To Do During That Boring Conference Call. People sent all sorts of ideas to me, but here's one of the more random ones: Take a CoffeeBreak Vacation. <br><br>This California-based company apparently exists to sell desk-bound folks a vacation in a bag. For $50, you get a booklet about, say, Buenos Aires, a CD featuring the destination's music, a local coffee, a sampler of local scents, a travel tote and other little surprises. Needless to say, there is no actual plane ticket to Argentina included. But the idea seems to be that any vacation — even a 20 minute one — has some benefits.<br><br>Is that true? Well, in a sense, yes. We could all do well to devote more resources to small pleasures and self-care. In tight times, financial advice leans toward giving up little indulgences like lattes, manicures, or lunches out. But these indulgences <a href="https://www.vacationrentals.com/browse/california/newport-beach/r6886">https://www.vacationrentals.com/browse/california/newport-beach/r6886</a> are often the most pleasant moments of our days.
<br><br>Gary Sherwin likewise currently works as the inbound chairman for the Washington DC-based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) the trade association for tourism marketing organizations. Sherwin is instant past chairman of the Orange County Visitor Association, a recipient of its Legacy Award in 2015 and is the past chairman of the California Travel Association, the state's leading umbrella tourist advocacy company. He likewise sits on the Board of Directors for the US Travel Association.You don't need to purchase a $50 CoffeeBreak Vacation to escape. Even turning on some music in your office will help boost your mood.<br><br><img src="http://apiprojectoversight.com/images/OrangeCounty/OrangeCountyMap01.jpg" width="342" /><br><br>But long-term, we're probably best off taking real vacations that stretch for a bit longer than a coffee break. There's nothing like breaking your normal routine to jog new ideas out of your brain. I think some of the benefits people claim from vacations have likely been oversold but life gets boring — even more boring than that conference call — when you stay in the same routine. If Barack Obama can get away for a vacation, probably you can <a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/gary-sherwin-ceo-newport-beach-and-company/vp-BBo1X7H">Gary Sherwin, Visit Newport Beach</a> too. And smell a destination for real, and not just on a scent card.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0WXLDMQndao&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0WXLDMQndao&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Have you ever pretended to escape from your desk?<br><br>Related:<br><br>2011 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. <br><br><a href='http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-lure-of-the-mini-vacation/'>http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-lure-of-the-mini-vacation/</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Jennifer Lopez Goes To ‘Work’: Actress Dances, Twerks To Rihanna Song In Jimmy Fallon Sketch - 19 Feb 2016 07:05

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[[html]]When he asked Jennifer Lopez (as Gabby) concerning her unique ability, J-Lo responded by stating that she could dance.<br><br>JLo Twerking to Rihanna's #Work""?? #JenniferLopez #JLo #Rihanna (Creeping plant by @JohnJLover) https://t.co/9Mhhr30ULH<br><br>— Rap-Up (@RapUp) February 18, 2016<br><br>To state that Jennifer Lopez has had a very outstanding begin to 2016 would certainly be a significant exaggeration. Gabby discussed that her daddy authorized up for an account and intended to good friend her— Ew!<br><br>The Tones of Blue starlet starred in the prominent illustration, "Ew!" which permitted Jimmy and also Jennifer to play Sara as well as Gabby— 2 adolescent ladies that are discouraged with their fathers but completely engaged with patterns <a href="http://deangraziosi.tumblr.com/HuffingtonPost">.. [read more]</a> and also abilities.<br><br>[Picture by Ethan Miller/Getty Images]<br><br>Within merely a couple of seconds, timid Gabby faded away and multi-talented Jennifer Lopez seemed to appear— stripping off her sweatshirt and twerking virtually instantly to the snappy song.<br><br>The worry is that "Gabby" asserted that she was a quite timid dancer, so Sara motivated her to reveal off anyhow and "simply attempt.".<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://reisuccessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Avoid-Top-10-Mistakes-Made-By-Real-Estate-Investors.jpg" width="356" /><br><br>— Marauder (@vulture) February 18, 2016.<br><br><img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://ireoworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/real-estate-investment.jpg" width="384" /><br><br>To aid ignore her moms and dad's uncomfortable decision, Gabby (Lopez) took an insane image of herself on Snapchat as well as showed it off for the video camera.<br><br>It did not take long whatsoever for many people to discuss their reactions to Jennifer Lopez twerking as well as dancing to the favorite Rihanna song on Twitter.<br><br><a href='http://www.inquisitr.com/2807285/jennifer-lopez-dances-twerks-jimmy-fallon/'>http://www.inquisitr.com/2807285/jennifer-lopez-dances-twerks-jimmy-fallon/</a><br><br>Watch @JLo twerk to @Rihanna's "Job" on @FallonTonight https://t.co/pJto2kEF3B pic.twitter.com/gBKVDUbHkb.<br><br>Actress Jennifer Lopez flaunted her dancing skills together with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Program Wednesday.<br><br>— IG: @iRickyVasquez. #tightpants @jimmyfallon #tonightshow https://t.co/29EIceUPzf through youtube.<br><br>Jennifer Lopez consumed "Work" right on up on Fallon!"""".<br><br>Cue the addictive hook from the brand-new Rihanna struck solitary, "Work.".<br><br>— Jenny Guerrero (@jenny_guerrero_) February 18, 2016.<br><br>— Brandon Cole Yanez (@yanezbrandon3) February 18, 2016.<br><br>At the start of the video clip, Jimmy Fallon and also Jennifer Lopez concentrated on discussing the prominent app, Snapchat. Along with her evaluating tasks on the goodbye season American Idolizer, Lopez is also starring as the lead actress of the NBC collection Shades of Blue— a prominent program likewise starring Ray Liotta that lately got chosen up momentarily period.<br><br>Watch Jimmy Fallon as well as Jennifer Lopez eat In-N-Out and also examine Matt Damon's beard on 'Ew!': https://t.co/161q3aUf12 pic.twitter.com/p8ZTRVZ3qg.<br><br>Given that Rihanna is evidently a huge fan of her Home co-star in real-life, possibilities are that the Work vocalist found the video clip footage of Jennifer Lopez dancing to her track as delightful as several others did when they saw it.<br><br>OMG @jlo "EW""""" and also dancings to @rihanna Work"""" she really could function lol #jimmyfallon #FallonTonightLA https://t.co/FIl2kF1wSw.<br><br>— Taylor (@ThisIsTaylor15) February 15, 2016.<br><br>— Mashable (@mashable) February 18, 2016.<br><br>Once the Snapchat coupon ended, Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez transitioned to the "Ability Program" segment of the "Ew!" illustration.<br><br>At first, Jennifer Lopez stuck to an inflexible two-step that (according to Jimmy Fallon's character) was "awkward." To take care of the circumstance, Jimmy came up with the suggestion of turning on some songs to aid. (@iAmRickyVasquez) February 18, 2016.<br><br>Jennifer Lopez Visits 'Function': Starlet Dances, Twerks To Rihanna Track In Jimmy Fallon Lay out.<br><br>Jennifer Salke, NBC enjoyment president, thanked Jennifer Lopez specifically in a main statement validating the show's renewal. Baseding on the Hollywood Press reporter, Salke called Jennifer "the hardest-working lady we understand" and also thanked her "for her unbelievable efforts as both the star and producer of this show.".<br><br>Jennifer Lopez as a teen is so ew https://t.co/lJK5esszro pic.twitter.com/VzPK1qMGFF.<br><br>This was absolutely not the first time that Jimmy Fallon and also Jennifer Lopez went viral along with a section on The Tonight Program. Reality: this WILL obtain embeded your head. Although this was the initial time that Jennifer presented the world to "Gabby," the memory of her retro "Tight Trousers" dance is one that will likely survive on in the minds as well as hearts of fans for several years ahead.<br><br>Jimmy Fallon (as Sara) eventually showed off his unique skill of balancing a spoon on his nose.<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

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