Sean Penn has won another award for his charity work rather than his acting, as the Broadcast Film Critics Association announced on Monday that Penn will receive the 2012 Joel Siegel Award at the 17th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards on Thursday, January 12.
Last January, Penn was given the Stanley Kramer Award by the Producers Guild of America for his charitable work.
This will be the fifth time the BFCA has presented the Joel Siegel Award, which is handed out, in the words of the BFCA release, “to those who understand, as Joel did, that the greatest value of celebrity is as an enhanced platform to do good works for others.”
George Clooney will present the award to Penn, who is being singled out for founding the J/P Haitian Relief organization in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, two years to the day before this year’s CCMA.
“While it was heartening to see such an outpouring of support and aid for the Haitian people in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, the long-term commitment made by Sean and his organization is particularly notable,” said BFCA president Joey Berlin in a release announcing the award.
Penn has previously won Critics Choice Movie Awards for his acting in “Mystic River” and “Milk,” and been nominated five additional times.
The Critics Choice Movie Awards will take place at the Hollywood Palladium and will air live on VH1.
Penn’s honor was not the only awards-related announcement to be made in the last day. The Motion Picture Sound Editors also announced the recipient of its annual lifetime achievement award, which will be handed out at its Golden Reel Awards ceremony on February 19.
George Watters II, a veteran sound editor who has won two Oscars and been nominated eight times, has been named recipient of the 2012 MPSE Career Achievement Award. His Oscars came for “The Hunt for Red October” and “Pearl Harbor,” and his other work includes “Top Gun,” “Armageddon” and “The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.”
And in a third awards-show-related announcement, the screen Actors Guild said that Fiji Water will serve as the official water of the 18th SAG Awards.
Source: Reuters
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January 8, 2012
St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded it’s 1st murder of 2012 not even a week into the New Year. Twenty-eight year old Desroy “Piggy” James aka Iqbal of Cayon was shot and killed.
Murder Victim Desroy "Piggy" James aka Iqbal
Will the Federation continue to concentrate it’s interest on tourism; rather than protecting it’s citizens. Details regarding the Federation’s first murder of the year are forthcoming.
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December 22, 2011
Black is beautiful; and in White House it is apparent. Sensenbrenner was overheard saying that after buying all their “crap” (his word) a woman approached him and praised first lady Michelle Obama. Now look at this guy.
68 year old Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.)
He told the woman that Michelle should practice what she preaches, stating — “she lectures us on eating right while she has a large posterior herself.”
Michelle Obama is obviously the problem, mainly because On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th and current president. Giving the American public it’s first look at what a first lady is supposed to look like.
First Lady Michelle Obama
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner sent a note of apology Thursday to Michelle Obama for referring to her “large posterior” and “big butt,”
On Thursday, Sensenbrenner said in a statement, “I regret my inappropriate comment and I have sent a personal note to the first lady apologizing.”
In this holiday season of giving, let us give Jim a break. This is what he has to look at everyday.
Jim Sensenbrenner wife, Cheryl Sensebrenner
Now we can see why he is HATING!!!!! You be the judge, clearly the Commander-in-Chief, President Barack Obama is #WINNING!!!!!
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December 19, 2011
the second-generation North Korean dictator who defied global condemnation to build nuclear weapons while his people starved
Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s longtime leader, has died at 69 of a heart attack, state TV reported on Monday in a “special broadcast.”
State media reported that Kim suffered the heart attack while riding a train on Dec. 17, and that he had been treated for cardiac and cerebrovascular diseases for some time. It said an autopsy was done on Dec. 18 and “fully confirmed” the diagnosis.
Kim’s son, Kim Jong Un, is widely believed to have been groomed as a successor, no official announcement has been made.
“Kim Jong-un is not yet the official heir, but the regime will move in the direction of Kim Jong-un taking center stage,” he said. “There is a big possibility that a power struggle may happen.
“It’s likely the military will support Kim Jong-un,” he added.
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December 18, 2011
In this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 photo, Gen. Lloyd Austin, the top US commander in Iraq, shakes hands with soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division on board a plane at Camp Adder moments before the unit leaves Iraq. The U.S. military announced Saturday night that the last American troops have left Iraq as the nearly nine-year war ends. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
In a final tactical road march, the last U.S. troops in Iraq crossed the border
into Kuwait on Sunday morning, ending almost nine years of a deadly and
divisive war.
President Barack Obama stopped short of calling the U.S. effort in Iraq a victory in an interview taped Thursday with ABC News’ Barbara Walters.
“I would describe our troops as having succeeded in the mission of giving to the Iraqis their country in a way that gives them a chance for a successful future,” Obama said.
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December 14, 2011
Euro vs. USD (Intraday Chart)
The Euro has fell below the benchmark $1.30 and support level vs. the US Dollar. Speculations that the Euro debt saga is ongoing has fueled the weakening of the troubled currency of the 23 countries in the European Union. Currently, the Euro has the highest combined value of cash in circulation in the world and is the second most traded currency in the foreign exchange market behind the US Dollar.
Miami, FL- Circle House Studios opened its doors in 1998. Located in North Miami, the recording studio soon became a favorite among the A-listers. Owned by the reggae legends Inner Circle, the studio has recorded artists such as; No Doubt, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell, Lenny Kravitz, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Rico Love, Jim Johnson and Good Charlotte just to name a few. Inner Circle band member.
Ian Lewis stated; “We took a little bit of Jamaica and brought it to Miami. It’s a home away from home for the artists. When we built Circle House, many of the elements reflect that relaxed vibe.”
Circle House is currently one of the only two studios in South Florida to have a SSL duality console. Each of the three rooms hold a Pro Tools HD system, one SSL 9000j and a SSL 4000g+. Along with state of the art tools, artists can lounge by the waterfall and pool while the in-house chef cooks.
“You gotta be diverse and have a good working atmosphere that’s comfortable for artists. With us you get more than just a studio”, stated studio director Abebe Lewis.
In addition, CircleHouseStudiosOnline.com offers an online mixing service where you can be anywhere in the world and get that Circle House sound.
Grammy Nominations/ Winners Goes as Follows:
Calle 13 (Trece) nabbed numerous Latin Grammys, including;
Album of the Year
Record of the Year “Latinoamerica”
Song of the Year “Entren Los Que Quieran”
Best Urban Music Album
Best Tropical Song “Vamo’ A Portarnos Mal”
Producer of the Year – Rafael Arcaute
Shakira
Best Female Pop Album
Sale El Sol, Shakira [Epic/Sony Music Latin]
Nominees for the Latin Grammys included:
Album of the Year Euphoria Enrique Iglesias, Universal Music Latino/ Universal Republic Records. Sale El Sol [Epic/Sony Music Latin] Shakira
Grammys nominations for 2012:
Best Reggae Album
Revelation Pt. 1: The Root of Life. Stephen Marley [Tuff Gong/ Universal Republic]
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Motivation Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne from Here I Am [Universal Motown]
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December 12, 2011
Jailed Van der Sloot
Joran Van der Sloot has a way with the ladies, allegedly some of his ways are deadly. Yet, it seems not even bars can contain the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalie Holloway, Van der Sloot is currently being held in Peru for the murder of Stephany Flores. Van der Sloot has been corresponding with a 55 year old Florida divorcee who has been footing his legal bills. Dr. Mary Hamer, is a radiologist from Florida, who feels that the “double killer” is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and believes there is a conspiracy against the 24 year old Dutchman.
55 year old Dr. Mary Hamer
Dr. Kramer told Newsweek, “I have a very strong feeling and protecting. It’s a very deep natural instinct of mine that is driving me-not driving me, but allowing me the freedom to help Joran.”
Van der Sloot’s murder trial begins next month in Peru and he has already received clothing he can wear to court from the 55 year old divorcee.
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Former New Jersey governor and MF Global CEO Jon Corzine will appear before the House Agriculture Committee on Thursday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — After weeks of speculation about how more than a billion dollars in customer money went missing at MF Global, former CEO Jon Corzine will give his side of the story on Capitol Hill Thursday.
Corzine, also a former senator and governor of New Jersey, has been called to testify before the House Agriculture Committee as it investigates what went wrong at the brokerage firm, which went bankrupt in late October after disclosing bets on risky European debt that sparked a panic among investors.
Source: CNNFN
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December 5, 2011
Credit agency S&P has warned six triple A rated governments that their ratings could be lowered to AA+ if a credit watch review is failed. As the Eurozone inches along to make progress, such a move could be devastating and put further stress on the eurozone bailout fund. S&P placed the ratings of 15 euro zone countries on credit watch negative — including those of top-rated Germany and France, the region’s two biggest economies — and said “systemic stresses” are building up as credit conditions tighten in the 17-nation region.
While a credit watch negative typically signals a possible downgrade in no more than three months, S&P said it expects to conclude its review “as soon as possible” following a crucial summit of EU leaders on Friday.
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