Oscar wary of Forbes threat

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Despite talk of a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather, Oscar de la Hoya insists he is not underestimating the threat posed by Steve Forbes. Oscar De La Hoya is a true champ and should triumph over Steve Forbes, says Jim Watt. Adam Smith takes an emotional trip down memory lane as Ryan Rhodes and Naz rolled back the years. Glenn McCrory on the rare treat that is Oscar night... Submitted by: medicalhumor | Visited 3 times | Comments 0

♦ De La Hoya outpoints Forbes

1 vote	Oscar De La Hoya dominated Steve Forbes to win a unanimous decision in a 12-round non-title bout at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Adam Smith believes Ricky Hatton needs to put on a dazzling show against Juan Lazcano later this month. Oscar De La Hoya is a true champ and should triumph over Steve Forbes, says Jim Watt. Submitted by: Havoc - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dissident threat is high - Orde

1 vote	The threat from dissident republicans remains high, the chief constable has warned. He was speaking after the Continuity IRA detonated a roadside bomb in County Fermanagh, slightly injuring two policemen on Saturday. But Sir Hugh also said that dissident republicans did not have the capability for a sustained campaign. Submitted by: kevster1 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Are smartphone viruses really a threat to your network?

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All evidence points to the fact that smartphone viruses will be a threat to your network even though they aren’t at this moment. After all, the latest mobile devices are packed with more and more applications and corporate data, are enabled for real Web browsing and online collaboration, and can access corporate servers. What’s more... Submitted by: kakarotoni - Visited 25 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Oscar driven by Forbes focus

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Multiple world champion wants three fights in 2008 before retiring. There's not going to be any (fight in) 2009, no fights past December. I want to have these three fights and go out like a champion. Oscar De La Hoya insists he will not be underestimating Steve Forbes on May 3 as he makes his return to the ring in preparation for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Critics Calling for Heath Ledger Oscar

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On January 25, 2008, shortly after Heath Ledger’s death, I conjectured on whether the actor would win an Oscar posthumously for his portrayal of the Joker in the upcoming movie The Dark Knight. The Heath Ledger Oscar post is here, and examines the chances of actors winning awards after their deaths. It’s a rare feat indeed. Now, six months later, on the eve of the release of The Dark Knight ... Submitted by: jordanb27 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Michael Caine: 'Ledger Will Land An Oscar Nomination'.

1 vote	Michael Caine: 'Ledger Will Land An Oscar Nomination'.... Heath Ledger will be honoured with a posthumous Oscar nomination for his role as the Joker in Batman movie The Dark Knight, his co-star Sir Michael Caine insists. Ledger's performance has been lauded by castmates and preview audiences... Submitted by: searchfordeal - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat

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The House of Representatives passed a massive housing rescue bill on Wednesday while the White House dropped a threat to veto it, paving the way for measures aimed at shoring up the worst U.S. housing market since the Great Depression. Removal of the presidential veto threat spurred investors to snap up shares and bonds of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac... Submitted by: Hendricius - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Top Film Critic: 'Ledger's Joker Is Oscar Worthy'.

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Top Film Critic: 'Heath Ledger's Joker Is Oscar Worthy'.... One of America's most revered film critics has started championing Heath Ledger for a posthumous Oscar in his review of the tragic actor's final completed film. In his critique of The Dark Knight, Rolling Stone's Peter Travers calls Ledger's portrayal of The Joker "mad-crazy-blazing brilli... Submitted by: kloop - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Haines Dead At 72.

1 vote	Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Haines Dead At 72.... The Oscar-nominated screenwriter who adapted James Joyce's Ulysses for the big screen has died, aged 72. Fred Haines lost his battle with lung cancer at his home in Venice, California on 4 May (08). Submitted by: aelara - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ De La Hoya scores unanimous decision over Forbes

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CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Oscar De La Hoya showed he could still beat a contender. Next up is cashing in again like a champion. In what was little more than a tuneup for a much bigger fight, De La Hoya kicked off his retirement tour Saturday night before an appreciative crowd by pitching a near shutout over a game but overmatched Steve Forbes. Submitted by: CollyMellon - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat

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The House of Representatives passed a massive housing rescue bill on Wednesday while the White House dropped a threat to veto it, paving the way for measures aimed at shoring up the worst U.S. housing market since the Great Depression. Removal of the presidential veto threat spurred investors to snap up shares and bonds of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac... Submitted by: htnmedia - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Oscar bosses win lawsuit over trademark name

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Officials at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have won a legal battle with Italian television broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) over the illegal use of the 'Oscar' name. Academy heavyweights filed a trademark lawsuit against the TV bosses back in 2005, claiming RAI's broadcast of several Italian language Oscar award programmes was an infringement. Submitted by: wisam74us - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Blanchett's Toilet Oscar Pride.

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Blanchett's Toilet Oscar Pride.... Actress Cate Blanchett wanted to follow fellow Academy Award winner Emma Thompson's lead and place her 2004 Oscar statuette in the bathroom but was too proud to hide her award away. The Australian star picked up the Best Supporting Actress gong for The Aviator at 2004's Academy Awards, and wanted to be modest ab... Submitted by: aikidomatt - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Golden Boy set to quit

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Ricky Hatton looks to have missed out on another of his top targets after Oscar de la Hoya announced he is set for one more fight before retiring. Gian Singh says... Pacquiao jumping to welterweight is a joke and hes way too small for Oscar, as is Ricky Hatton. The only fight that makes sense is Cotto and that would be a war that i have Cotto edging. Justin Bond says... Oscar is a legend... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Warner Brothers creating Heath's Oscar hype

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New York (ANI): Film director Terry Gilliam believes that the Oscar push for late actor Heath Ledger for his performance as the Joker in the film The Dark Knight is a publicity stunt. He says that veteran actor Michael Caine and critics' suggestion to award Ledger with an Oscar is nothing but Warner Brothers' scheme to publicize their film. Submitted by: QueenEve - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ It's a girl for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

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Keith Urban and a pregnant Nicole Kidman arrive at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in May. The Oscar winner had a baby girl on Monday. (Isaac Brekken/Associated Press)Oscar winner Nicole Kidman gave birth to a girl in Nashville on Monday morning, according to a publicist for her husband, country singer Keith Urban. The couple named her Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. Submitted by: bstunt - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Tackling rising threat of piracy

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The old problem of piracy at sea is not only still a threat to ships across the world it is on the rise. Figures for 2007 from the International Maritime Bureau show a 10% increase in the number of attacks. The narrow Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia, a crucial shipping lane, has been a notorious hotspot for years. Submitted by: Masterful - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Czechs bristle at Russian missile shield threat (AP)

1 vote	Experts say Russia's threat of a military response if the U.S. and Czech Republic ratify a missile defense system is mostly bluster. But for Czechs... Submitted by: alpna - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Trump Jr.: 'death Threat Wedding Speech Was A Joke'.

1 vote	Trump Jr.: 'death Threat Wedding Speech Was A Joke'.... Ivana Trump's son was joking when he threatened to kill his mother's new husband Rossano Rubicondi at their wedding last month (12Apr08). Donald Trump Jr. handed over his mother to her Italian toyboy with a chilling warning for the 35-year-old groom. Submitted by: Flame Out - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment