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Documentary Hot Coffee`s less than Frivolous Examination of Evolving Injustice

The class wars are alive and well in America and one producer clears the air about what is happening in American courts.

(SALEM, Ore.) - For years now I have stopped people in their tracks for bashing the story about the older lady receiving a sizable settlement from McDonald's for horrific, life-changing burns from their excessively hot coffee; maintained at higher than usual temperatures to make it last longer.

`I Got Vision and the Rest of the World Wears Bifocals`

If a single phrase could capture the sentiment that motivated thousands of Arabs to try to cross Israel’s borders on Sunday to “retake Palestine” from the Jews, it would be this: Yes, we can. - Uriel Heilman writing from Tel Aviv

(CHICAGO) - Butch Cassidy is talking to the Sundance Kid: ”Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals.”

The line comes in one of many memorable moments in the 1967 film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, starring Paul Newman as Butch, and Robert Redford as the Kid.

That`s All Folks! The Mel Blanc Story

Runs June 2 - September 11, 2011; Exhibition Opening Reception: 1st Thurday, June 2, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Many of us know Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Pepe Le Pew, Barney Rubble, and countless other cartoon characters. But who is he really? Did you know that he grew up in Portland? Did you know the original spelling of his name was Blank?

Did you know that he was the first voice artist in Hollywood to receive screen credit?

Vanishing Flynn

The continuing saga of the search for Vietnam War Photographer Sean Flynn, who lived the life his father portrayed in film.

(BANGKOK) - I called up Tim Page, the war photographer famed for Requiem and other books on Vietnam. I went to his home page and got his number in the contact section.

Then I went on Skype and called him. The man on the end of the line was Tim Page.

Settlement Reached by Sara Evan`s Ex-Husband in Slander Lawsuit Against Evans` Divorce Attorney

"It has been a long fight but when it comes to defending my kids, there is no cost too high” - Craig Schelske

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) - Craig Schelske announced his acceptance of a settlement offer by prominent Nashville, Tennessee divorce attorney, John Hollins Sr. and Hollins, Wagster, Yarbrough, Weatherly & Raybin, P.C., regarding the slander lawsuit, Schelske vs. Hollins. Hollins conceded to Schelske late Thursday afternoon.

Hollins succumbed to the pressure imposed by Schelske in light of the impending truth regarding the falsity of Hollins' statements made to People Magazine where Hollins claimed that he had photos depicting Schelske in sexual situations.

Inside What Job? A Film Review

While America was implementing ‘the Wolfowitz doctrine’ and fighting a Zionist war, a cabal of corrupted bankers pocketed billions...

(LONDON) - “Inside Job”, The Academy Award documentary film about the current financial crisis is a worthy documentary, and it certainly delivers on many fronts.

It explains the disastrous shift within the American financial industry over the last decade, exposing the elements, the decisions and the people who destabilised the global economy.

The Bucket List: Spiritual Notes from the Popular Media

What are your answers to the Two Questions?

(PHOENIX, Az.) - From the day of its release, "The Bucket List" was bound to be a box office hit. How could a film miss in which Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson jet around the world participating in activities most people only dream of?

To be honest, it wasn’t action like sky diving or race car driving, or even the spectacular scenery, that enthralled me. It was the banter between the two stars that piqued my interest and sometimes even made the film a spiritual experience for me.

`Miral` Asks Questions The Israel Lobby Does Not Want You to Hear

Miral is the story of two Palestinian women after the creation of Israel in 1948.

(CHICAGO) - In an early scene from the new motion picture Miral, the school principal Hind Husseini, tells a group of teenage Palestinian girls that “an uprising some people call an intifada has started”. Miral whispers to a student next to her: “It means ‘stand up straight’”

Which is precisely what Miral does in this film now under attack from leading organizations in the Israel Lobby.

Iran Designed and Built Jet Fighter `Saeqeh` Enters Air Force Service

Iran Announces first all-Iranian aircraft squadron.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Iran takes a unique step forward in the world of military aviation with the announcement of the country's first jet fighter squadron comprised of all Iranian aircraft. The Saeqeh jet fighter; Iranian built and designed- now has become part of Iran's Air Force.

Saeqeh means 'Thunderbolt' in Iran and that name was applied to what was undoubtedly one of the best American WWII fighters, the P-47 Thunderbolt which had a ridiculous amount of horsepower toward the end of the war.

American Idol & HOLLY to HOLLYwood! (ESPAÑOL)

Welcome to “The Good Stuff” where we shine a light on the good things that happen every single day!

(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) - By now we’ve all heard the heartwarming story of “American Idol superstar” Lauren Alaina and her cousin Holly! Holly is a cancer survivor and Lauren’s constant source of encouragement and strength.