Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world. It was once so rich that Concorde used to fly from Caracas to Paris. But in the last three years its economy has collapsed. Hunger has gripped the nation for years. Now, it’s killing people and animals that are dying of starvation. The Venezuelan government knows, but won’t admit it!!! Four in five Venezuelans live in poverty. People queue for hours to buy food. Much of the time they go without. People are also dying from a lack of medicines. Inflation is at 82,766% and there are warnings it could exceed one million per cent by the end of this year. Venezuelans are trying to get out. The UN says 2.3 million people have fled the country - 7% of the population.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Oscars institute rules changes

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Music, foreign language, visual effects and makeup affected By JON WEISMAN The film academy's Board of Governors has instituted rules changes that affect the music, foreign language, makeup and visual effects categories for the Oscars. The makeup category has been renamed to include hairstyling, and within that category, all branch members who have seen the seven shortlisted titles will receive ballots to list their top three choices during the...
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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Record 322 Movie and TV Projects Vie for $100 Million in California Tax Credits

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Only 28 projects are picked from lottery to get funding. Meanwhile, an effort to extend the program is slowly working its way through the legislature in Sacramento.The California Film Commission received a record 322 applications Friday for a share of the $100 million or more in funding available annually through the state's Film & Television Tax Credit Program, of which 28 have been selected to receive tax credits. OUR EDITOR RECOMMENDSRep. Howard Berman Seeks...
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