Archive for February, 2009
‘Slumdog’ children in millionaire world
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
The two child stars from the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire” are on their way to Los Angeles to attend the Oscars ceremony. The two children, Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, actually live in the Mumbai slums where the movie was filmed. Their trip to Hollywood is an example of life imitating art. The movie tells the story of how a teenager from one of the poorest parts of India becomes a millionaire. Little Rubina and Azharuddin will now do the same, for a weekend at least. They will swap the poverty of their daily lives for the riches and glamour of the movie world’s biggest night. It could turn out to be a rags-to-riches tale for the young stars. They are already getting many enquiries from India’s film studios about acting in Bollywood movies.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown 1/3
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the Peanuts gang have their hopes for the day – Charlie Brown, that he will receive a valentine; Linus, that he will be able to find a great Valentine gift for his favorite teacher, Miss Othmar; Lucy, that she will finally get Schroeder to notice her. Unfortunately, none of their plans work out.
Fires Claims More Lives
Monday, February 9th, 2009A devastating news bulletin about the bush fires in Melbourne.
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Icy England, Icy France
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009Today is Groundhog Day!
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
The world’s most famous groundhog saw his shadow this morning, predicting this already long winter will last for six more weeks.
The annual ritual takes place on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill in Punxsutawney, a borough of about 6,100 residents some 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
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