act Letters to the Editor: Trump is behaving exactly like the autocratic Chinese leader he opposes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:11:07 -0400 The president brooks no criticism and disregards inconvenient facts, much like the Chinese government he opposes. Full Article
act 'Once Upon a Time' costumes shun the 1960s stereotypes and find the characters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:43 -0500 Costume designer Arianne Phillips and Quentin Tarantino had a no tie-dye mindset going into the late-'60s-set film 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.' Full Article
act Oscar-nominated live-action shorts: Tragedies, near-tragedies and soccer-loving kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:30:51 -0500 The five Oscar-nominated live-action shorts of 2020: 'Brotherhood,' 'Saria,' 'Nefta Football Club,' 'My Neighbors' Window,' 'A Sister.' Full Article
act How many female directors have the recent best actor Oscar nominees worked with? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 12:00:15 -0500 The Times examined the filmographies of the last five years' worth of lead-actor academy award nominees to see how many female filmmakers they've worked with. Full Article
act 'The Neighbors' Window,' a story of voyeurism and empathy, wins the live-action short film Oscar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 20:58:05 -0500 "The Neighbors' Window" starts as an exercise in vicarious living and ends up as an experience in experiencing lives together. Full Article
act Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for 'Joker' alone By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 23:06:53 -0500 "Joker" isn't the movie I'd give Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for, but his greatness as an actor can't be denied. Full Article
act Why Bong Joon Ho actually won three Oscars this year, not four By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:53:13 -0500 The rules for the international feature category mean director Bong personally won three Academy Awards in the stunning "Parasite" march to glory. Full Article
act Natalie Portman defends her record after Rose McGowan calls her activism 'fake' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:47:55 -0500 Actress Rose McGowan called out Natalie Portman's Oscars cape that honored female directors, prompting Portman to defend her work made mostly with men. Full Article
act Actress Abbe Lane parts with Palm Desert retreat By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 12:05:54 -0400 In Palm Desert, singer-actress Abbe Lane and her husband, theatrical agent Perry Leff, have sold their golf course retreat for $2.91 million. Full Article
act Actress JoBeth Williams and director John Pasquin buy Pacific Palisades retreat By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 14:16:30 -0400 After asking $30 million for their Bel-Air abode, actress JoBeth Williams and director John Pasquin have bought a Pacific Palisades home for $9.8 million. Full Article
act Actor Joshua Morrow unloads Lake Sherwood home for $4.85 million By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:37:36 -0400 Actor Joshua Morrow of "The Young and the Restless" fame has sold his remodeled home in Lake Sherwood for $4.85 million. Full Article
act 'Hercules' actor Kevin Sorbo seeks $3.95 million for Westlake Village mansion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:22:04 -0400 Actor Kevin Sorbo, famous for playing Hercules, is asking $3.95 million for his Mediterranean villa in Westlake Village. Full Article
act '9-1-1: Lone Star' actor tries out veganism during quarantine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:00:06 -0400 Actor Ronen Rubinstein finds that cooking in his light-filled kitchen — and pasta — help him keep a positive attitude as he isolates at home. Full Article
act Actor Larry Joe Campbell bids adieu to Rancho Palos Verdes home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:06:51 -0400 Actor Larry Joe Campbell of "According to Jim" has sold his longtime home in Rancho Palos Verdes for $2.138 million. Full Article
act 'Chicago P.D.' co-creator sees action on Little Balboa Island home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:39:10 -0400 Television writer-producer Matt Olmstead and his wife, NBC Universal executive Dawn Parouse Olmstead, sell a home in Newport Beach for $3.2 million. Full Article
act Where actress Sarayu Blue unwinds from virus sleuthing on Netflix's 'Medical Police' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:29 -0400 The oddly timely parody has Blue playing a CDC black ops chief hunting a deadly virus. In real life, color is a big theme in her office retreat. Full Article
act Actor Gary Sinise seeks $3.8 million for Calabasas farmhouse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:15:35 -0400 Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise is asking $3.795 million for his two-story farmhouse in the hills of Calabasas after 12 years of ownership. Full Article
act South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg dies at age 87 By www.jpost.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:13:05 GMT Despite recieving help from the Israeli government in the negotiated release of his 22-year imprisonment, Goldberg remained a vocal critic of Israel and avid supporter of the BDS movement. Full Article south africa nelson mandela nelson mandela israel apartheid Communists
act Abta boss: 'We will take action against members who refuse cash refunds' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T06:14:00Z 'We absolutely reject the fact that firms should be denying their obligations under these rules,' said Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer Full Article
act Tesla's Musk is mum about coronavirus impact, except to say panic is 'dumb' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:55:51 -0400 As pandemic slams the world economy, Musk tweets that "The coronavirus panic is dumb." Full Article
act Tesla's Fremont factory was in full swing despite Bay Area coronavirus lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:12:55 -0400 Tesla's electric car factory was operating as usual Tuesday, despite a San Francisco Bay Area multi-county "shelter in place" lockdown. Full Article
act Review: 'The Willoughbys' is loud, colorful and frantic, but at least it's a distraction By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:07:46 -0400 Netflix's animated adaptation of Lois Lowry's book "The Willoughbys," featuring the voices of Will Forte, Maya Rudolph and Martin Short, is hard to love. Full Article
act Review: Chris Hemsworth-starring 'Extraction': Come for the action, stay for the … nah, that's it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:59:37 -0400 In Netflix's "Extraction," an ambitious mix of action and emotion directed by Sam Hargrave, Chris Hemsworth stars as a moody mercenary. Full Article
act Appreciation: Shirley Knight, a bridge to Actors Studio greatness and an acting model for others By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:38:51 -0400 A tribute to Tony- and Emmy-winner Shirley Knight, an exemplar of Method who learned from the best of the Actor Studio stars. Full Article
act How do you release an action movie during a pandemic? The makers of Netflix's 'Extraction' find out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:17:26 -0400 Chris Hemsworth and the team behind the new Netflix action movie "Extraction" on releasing the film into a world unrecognizable from when they made it. Full Article
act 'Extraction' ending explained: Will there be a sequel to the Netflix action movie? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:30:12 -0400 The makers of Netflix's "Extraction" explain the ambiguous ending and sequel plans for the Chris Hemsworth action film. Full Article
act Appreciation: Irrfan Khan, movie star of unmatched grace, exuded emotion in the smallest of acts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:11:38 -0400 Best known to U.S. viewers for "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire" Irrfan Khan, who died Wednesday at 53, infused all his characters with hidden depths. Full Article
act Talia Shire on 'Rocky,' 'Godfather' and Brando's 'great acting charisma' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:00:22 -0400 Talia Shire has a new release, 'Working Man,' that she calls a powerful film that 'spoke to my soul.' Full Article
act Pioneering transgender actor Brian Michael Smith social distances far from home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 A regular in Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star,' Smith has gotten a lot of reading done as he waits out the pandemic in a friend's guestroom. Full Article
act Commentary: Infomercial. TED Talk. Stand-up act. 'Beastie Boys Story' did not impress our critics By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:07:59 -0400 Pop music critic Mikael Wood and TV critic Lorraine Ali debate the merits of Apple TV's new documentary 'Beastie Boys Story,' directed by Spike Jonze. Full Article
act Amazon ups its NFL play with new streaming pact and exclusive game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:34:56 -0400 Amazon has a new three-year deal to stream the NFL's "Thursday Night Football" telecasts, which includes the rights to an exclusive game in the 2020 season. Full Article
act Fact-checking 'Mrs. America': An episode-by-episode guide By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:36:51 -0400 "Mrs. America" depicts the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. We're fact-checking its historical accuracy, episode by episode. Full Article
act Building characters starts in this 'Watchmen' actor's kitchen By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:00:38 -0400 For actor Andrew Howard, who played Red Scare in HBO's 'Watchmen,' food is a sense-memory trigger when he prepares for a role. Full Article
act 'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd dies at 56 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 13:13:08 -0400 Sam Lloyd, known for his role as lawyer Ted Buckland in "Scrubs," died April 30 from complications of lung cancer. He was 56. Full Article
act Man Utd transfer target Lautaro Martinez makes Old Trafford decision amid contract plan By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:08:00 +0100 Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer. Full Article
act Sebastian Vettel contract plan emerges as Ferrari's stance on slashing F1 salary explained By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:01:00 +0100 Sebastian Vettel is out of contract later this year but Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is eager to keep hold of him. Full Article
act Universal Credit UK: Earnings affect payments - how other forms of income impact amount By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:54:00 +0100 UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments? Full Article
act Storm Ciara threatens chaos for this week's sporting action as severe weather approaches By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Storm Ciara is threatening to cause chaos with this week's sporting events including Premier League football, Six Nations rugby and eight horse racing meets. Full Article
act Even a small increase in global temperature will have a severe impact on coral reefs By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:29:00 GMT A recent study found that coral reefs will face severe challenges even if average global warming temperature rise is restricted to 2 degrees Celsius. This is a rise that most countries are struggling to negotiate and meet. But reefs are very sensitive to temperature changes, experts fear the window of opportunity to prevent massive reef loss is very small. Read full article: Nature and Animal Conservation Full Article Biodiversity Climate Change and Global Warming Environmental Issues
act Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:40:00 GMT Many are afraid that tackling climate change is going to be too costly. But increasingly, studies are showing action will not just be cheaper than inaction, but could actually result in economic, environmental and even health benefits, while improving sustainability. This new page includes more information on the above issues. Read full article: Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction Full Article Climate Change and Global Warming Environmental Issues
act Universal Credit UK: Earnings affect payments - how other forms of income impact amount By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:54:00 +0100 UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments? Full Article
act What Celtic chiefs have decided to do after David Turnbull rejected final contract offer By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:28:00 +0100 CELTIC have officially ended their pursuit of David Turnbull after being unable to agree personal terms with the Motherwell youngster. Full Article
act Coca-Cola European Partners issue precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles due to a manufacturing fault By www.food.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles because the bottles may have damaged neck rings which means that the bottle mi Full Article
act Police force admits taking ‘no further action’ on some road offences as crime soars By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:39:00 +0100 POLICE in Essex have admitted the decision was made to "take no further action" on many low level traffic offences last month as road crimes hit record levels. Full Article
act BT broadband reveals exactly why your internet speeds might be suffering By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:45:00 +0100 IF YOU'VE ever wondered why your BT broadband isn't always performing to its best the firm may have some answers. Simple things can make a huge difference to your speeds and here's all you need to know about your Wi-Fi connection. Full Article
act Eddie Jones extends England contract until 2023 to lead side into World Cup By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Eddie Jones has penned a new contract with England. Full Article
act Eddie Jones determined to win World Cup after signing mammoth new England contract By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Eddie Jones has signed a new long-term England contract as he looks to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time. Full Article
act Moon base: Astronaut urine could be used to construct lunar colonies - 'Very practical' By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:05:00 +0100 ASTRONAUTS could use their own wee to construct a Moon base, the European Space Agency has astonishingly announced. Full Article
act Steph McGovern: Ex BBC star Bill Turnbull reacts to host's 'drunk' remark amid 'last' show By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:26:00 +0100 STEPH MCGOVERN - who fronts her self-titled show The Steph Show on Channel 4 - made a cheeky admission on Twitter as her former BBC Breakfast co-star Bill Turnbull reacted to the presenter's "drunk" confession. Full Article
act Phil Taylor opens up on personal impact of coronavirus crisis ahead of Mikuru Suzuki clash By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 22:30:00 +0100 Phil Taylor will take on women's darts superstar Mikuru Suzuki in a special virtual darts match on Thursday evening. Full Article