Archive for January, 2011

al jazeera english

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

You can help shape our coverage, and your contributions may be featured on the Al Jazeera English website and TV channel. [1]

Visit our special Anger in Egypt coverage page. [...] Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, Al Jazeera is no longer available via the broadband services Jalipo and VDC. [...] Read the latest updates on the changing situation in Egypt, as protests continue across the nation. [2]

The former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency addresses defiant Cairo crowd. [1]

Initially launched as an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel with the same name, Al Jazeera has since expanded into a network with several outlets, including the Internet and specialty TV channels in multiple languages. [3]

Some observers, including media scholar Adel Iskandar, have commented that this focus can be seen, in the eyes of Western viewers, as casting Al Jazeera English as a global “alternative” news network, though the entire Al Jazeera brand has been heavily mainstreamed in many parts of the world. [4]

This article is about the TV network and channel. [3]

As of 2009, Al Jazeera’s English-language service can be viewed in every major European market, and is available to 130 million homes in over 100 countries via cable and satellite, according to Molly Conroy, a spokeswoman for the network in Washington. [4]

Al Jazeera is accessible in several world regions and is owned by Qatar Media Corporation. [...] Al Jazeera’s availability (via satellite) throughout the Middle East changed the television landscape of the region. [3]

From our headquarters in Doha, we keep you updated on all things Egypt, with reporting from Al Jazeera staff in Cairo, Alexandria, and Suez…. [5]

The original Al Jazeera channel’s willingness to broadcast dissenting views, including on call-in shows, created controversies in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. [3]

Al Jazeera has obtained more than 1,600 internal documents from a decade of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. [2]

The station claims to be the first global high-definition television network. [4]

Sources:
[1] Al Jazeera.net
[2] Al Jazeera English - Live Streams - Watch Now - Al Jazeera
[3] Al Jazeera - Wikipedia
[4] Al Jazeera English - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] Al Jazeera Blogs

philadelphia auto show

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

One of the most distinct characteristics of the Philadelphia International Auto Show has long been its consistency. [1]

Vroooom, it’s almost time for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Philadelphia Auto Show. [2]

Since its inception in 2003, the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Auto Show, has made more than $3.5 million in contributions to child-related initiatives and organizations. [3]

For years, the show has featured the same makes of cars, the same displays of custom and vintage autos, and the same family-friendly atmosphere that makes the event a joy even for people with only a modest interest in cars. [1]

The nine-day “Philly Auto Show” covers over 550,000-square-foot of space showcasing a variety of vehicles including pre-production and green models, concepts, exotics and antiques from all around the world. [3]

Concept cars, built by manufacturers to reflect the innovative designs and styles of future cars, has proved to be the most popular feature at previous shows. [4]

Plus there are plenty of unique wheels you might not see anywhere else — the exotic, antique and new cars are out of this world. [...] One of the biggest auto shows in the nation — featuring about 700 vehicles under one roof — parks at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from this Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 6. [2]

Buried deep inside the Phila Convention Center, which sits above the amazingly delicious Reading Terminal Market, auto makers, DUB enthusiasts and car collectors piled in to show off their goods. [...] Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love. [5]

Chrysler’s Jeep brand had a somewhat humble display, understandable for a company that exclusively produces SUVs (and a half-hearted crossover) at a time when fuel mileage is at the forefront of many buyers’ minds. [1]

Catch a glimpse of the automotive industry’s latest creations as it rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the 2011 Philadelphia International Auto Show. [4]

And mark your calendars for the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids’ Foundation Day on Feb. 6 and the black-tie tailgate charitable preview gala on Friday night. [2]

The changes made to the Philly Auto Show for 2010 were reflections of a changing auto industry and the changing attitudes of consumers. [1]

I was very impressed with how large the fan-contribution second was at 2010′s Philly Auto Show. [5]

Sources:
[1] 2010 Philadelphia International Auto Show | Conceptcarz.com
[2] Philly Auto Show Is Back | NBC Philadelphia
[3] 2011 Philadelphia Auto Show - Preview - AutoTrader.com
[4] Philadelphia International Auto Show Philadelphia
[5] 2010 Philadelphia Auto Show - The First Weekend

sag awards

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Recipients of the stunt ensemble honors will be announced from the SAG Awards red carpet during the TNT.TV and TBS.COM live pre-show webcasts. [1]

Learn more about the SAG Awards now. [2]

The inaugural SAG Awards aired live on February 25, 1995 from Stage 12, Universal Studios. [3]

One of the awards season’s premier events, 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live coast to-coast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at 8 p.m. [4]

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is an American labor union representing over 200,000 film and television principal performers and background performers worldwide. [5]

Watch a replay of the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations and the Stunt Awards nominations now. [2]

SAG Awards have been one of the major awards events in Hollywood since 1995. [3]

Don’t miss all the glitz and glamor of the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. [2]

Integrity Voting Systems, the Awards’ official teller, mailed the nominations secret ballots on Nov. 25. [1]

He has been the recipient of industry recognition, critical praise and audience approbation throughout his career and this year Ernest Borgnine will receive the Life Achievement Award. [2]

Nominations were announced December 16, 2010. [6]

The 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at 8 p.m. [1]

Nominees were announced on December 16, 2010 from the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, CA at 6am. [4]

Nominations for the awards come from 4200 randomly selected members of the union, with the full membership (120,000 as of 2007) available to vote for the winners. [3]

The ceremony will also be telecast internationally. [4]

Sources:
[1] Nominations Announced for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild
[2] TNT - Screen Actors Guild Awards: Home
[3] Screen Actors Guild Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] The 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | Screen Actors
[5] Screen Actors Guild - Wikipedia
[6] Screen Actors Guild Awards - 2011 SAG Awards

david frye

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

David Frye (born June 1934 in Brooklyn, New York - died January 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American comedian, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures - mostly American. [1]

Honing his craft in nightclubs and on several comedy concept recordings, including New First Family 1968 (1966), Frye reached stardom as Nixon ascended and won the White House, then fell out of favor as Nixon gave up his position. [2]

David Frye (born David Shapiro; June 1934 ‘ January 24, 2011) was an American comedian, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures, most of which were based on notable Americans including, former U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard M. Nixon, Senators Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as film celebrities, e.g., Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, and Jack Palance. [3]

The incumbent Johnson answers the doorbell, oblivious as to the identity of his unannounced visitors, misidentifying them even after introductions have been made: JOHNSON [doorbell] “I’ll get it, Lady Bird! [2]

David Frye was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH and he is a famous American football player. [4]

And, although there were several notable impressionists working on TV in the sixties and early seventies, it is a truism that Frye’s inventiveness and uniquely perceptive intellect earned him the reputation of possessing a discerning and culturally aware approach to limning those figures at the forefront of American film and politics during that great cultural revolution. [1]

And, although there were several notable impressionists working on TV in the sixties and early seventies, it is a truism that Frye’s inventiveness and uniquely perceptive intellect earned him the reputation of possessing a discerning and culturally aware approach to limning those figures at the forefront of American film and politics during an epoch of great cultural revolution. [...] Master Nixon-impersonator Frye was one of the hottest comedians during that turbulent administration. [2]

JOHNSON [shouting back information] “It’s Pick ‘n Pat!” [...] JOHNSON [doorbell] “I’ll get it, Lady Bird! [...]… as eerily accurate and subtle as his impersonations were, the comedic narratives spoken by those depicted via Frye were outrageously ? propos as well as politically savvy and temporal. [3]

Frye was known for his comic depictions of former U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard M. Nixon, Senators Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as film celebrities, e.g., Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, and Jack Palance. [...] Find discounts on Frye fashions when you shop Last Call. [...]… as eerily accurate and subtle as his impersonations are, the comedic narrative spoken by those depicted is outrageously ? propos as well as politically savvy and timely. [1]

David Frye died at his home of cardiopulmonary arrest according to the Clark County Coroner. [3]

Sources:
[1] David Frye - Kosmix : Reference, Videos, Images, News
[2] David Frye: Information from Answers.com
[3] David Frye - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] David Frye Biography, Pictures, Videos - FamousWhy

pro bowl 2011 time

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Capture a piece of the action with your favorite Pro Bowl jersey at NFLShop.com now. [1]

Preceding the Super Bowl by a week, the Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday evening, January 30, 2011 and televised live on FOX. [2]

White finds himself in the Pro Bowl on the heels of a season that saw him lead the NFC, by a wide margin, in receptions. [3]

NFL.com and NFL Network are on location in Hawaii to show fans the sights, sounds and personalities of the Pro Bowl. [4]

Since the merger with the rival American Football League (AFL) in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC’NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference (AFC) against those in the National Football Conference (NFC). [5]

Hey NFL Fans, Check out the new arrivals at NFLShop.com today! [1]

Congratulations to Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack and left tackle Joe Thomas for making the AFC Pro Bowl roster. [6]

The annual contest of the AFC and NFC’s best will take place Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at 7 p.m. [4]

Not only do they get to play in one more game, but they get to play the game in Hawaii. [6]

The concept of an all-star game would not be revived until 1951, when the newly rechristened Pro Bowl played at various venues before being held at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii for 30 consecutive seasons from 1980 to 2009. [5]

The NFL returns to Hawaii for the 2011 Pro Bowl. [4]

Unlike most other sports leagues, which hold their all-star games during (roughly) the halfway point of their respective regular seasons, the Pro Bowl is played at the end of the NFL season. [5]

With its return to Honolulu in 2011, the game’s greatest NFL AFC and NFC All Stars will come together for one more toss of the ball during the year-end “vacation game” - a final fling featuring a week of partying and fun-in-the-sun during an otherwise cold and gray February. [2]

The Pro Bowl head coaches are traditionally the head coaches of the teams that lost in the AFC and NFC championship games for the same season of the Pro Bowl in question. [5]

Matt Smith of Kraft Sports Productions is on hand in Hawaii gathering all sorts of information regarding the Patriots. [7]

Sources:
[1] InsidetheNFLShop
[2] 2011 Pro Bowl, Selections, Roster, TV Schedule
[3] Pro Bowl Breakdown: WR, TE, OT | Atlanta Falcons
[4] 2010 Pro Bowl
[5] NFL Pro Bowl - Wikipedia
[6] Pro Bowl: Time for a change? Poll | cleveland.com
[7] Official Patriots Football Weekly Blog ” Pro Bowl 2011