The 80th Oscar Ceremony - Cate Blanchett Nominated for two awards
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February 23, 2008 |
Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been nominated for two awards in this years Academy Awards to be announced on the 24th Feb, 2008. She has been nominated three times before and won the best actress in a supporting role fot "The Aviator" in 2004. This year she has been nominated in the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Elizabeth in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" and as Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Jude in "I'm not There". Cate is a graduate of the Australian National Institute of Dramatic art. |
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"The Power of Now" - Eckhart Tolle
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Eckh art Tolle is another author delivering a similar message to many others. Ekhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, supportive voice, and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone who's ever wondered what exactly "living in the now" means. Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different container--more conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
Fans of Tolle may also enjoy "A New Earth -Awakening to Your  Life's Purpose" which has reached No: 1 of the New York Times Paper Back Non-Fiction advice best sellers list. The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2,000,000 copy bestselling inspirational book, The Power of NowWith his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived "in the now." In A New Earth, Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world. Tolle describes how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciousness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling existence. |
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"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne
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February 16, 2008 |
As the creator, author, and producer of The Secret in both the book and feature-length film versions, Rhonda Byrne’s intention is to empower all others to live a life of joy.
Australian, Rhonda Byrne is not the first to bring the information contained in "The Secret" to the public but she certainly has captured a world-wide audience and readership for her DVD and books. The books have been translated into Spanish and Turkish and the English version tops the New York Times best seller list for Hard Cover Advice.
The Law of Attraction and the art of manifestation have been written about and taught by many authors and speakers including Napolean Hill in his book "Think and Grow Rich" which was first published in 1937 and continues to be sold in bookshops today. Other authors to explore this theme include Dr Wayne Dyer "The Power of Intention", Bob Proctor "You were Born Rich, Wallace D Wattles "The Science of Getting Rich",Shakti Gawain "Creative Visualisation - Use the power of the mind to Create What you Want in Life", Sanaya Roman "Creating Money through Abundance".
Rhonda Byrne seems to have captured the right note to get the message of an abundant universe out to many more people worldwide.
In Australia, David Schirmer has developed a CD and DVD program called "How to Apply The Secret, Step by Step", in which he breaks the process down to 5 key areas. http://www.thesecret.com.au/
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"The Appeal" by John Grisham
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John Grisham's latest has reached the Best Sellers List of Amazon.com and the New York Times.
"TheAppeal begins with the shocking conclusion to a lawsuit filed against Krane Chemical by Jeannette Baker, a young woman who lost her son and husband to cancer within eight months. The $41 million settlement is unprecedented, and Krane isn't taking it lightly. Jeannette is only one of hundreds of people in fictional Bowmore, Miss., who have been affected by Krane's decades of dumping toxic waste in what has come to be known as Cancer County USA.
If the chemical company doesn't get a reversal on appeal, future lawsuits on behalf of more than 160 cancer victims will drain its deep pockets, especially the gold-lined wallet of owner Carl Trudeau. He has vowed those "ignorant people" won't get a dime of his money.
Meanwhile, he's spending millions of his billions on his vapid trophy wife, junk art and most important, electing a limited-liability justice to the Mississippi Supreme Court who will deny Jeannette's monetary award on appeal.
As always, Grisham's depiction of the victims, their dedicated, flat-broke attorneys and the forces trying to erase Krane's liability are poignant and dead-on. The novel's conclusion is satisfying, somewhat grim, but nevertheless believable.
More than a novel, The Appeal is an exposé of how highly organized special-interest groups, loaded with cash, can manipulate the judicial system. It's Grisham's bully pulpit for reform.
"There's a lot of truth in this story," Grisham writes in an author's note. "As long as private money is allowed in judicial elections we will see competing interests fight for seats on the bench."
It's an easy leap from the fictional microcosm Grisham creates in The Appeal to real-world politics.
The timing of The Appeal, in the midst of the presidential primaries, makes it all the more compelling." |
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"Conversations with God" Neal Donald Walsch
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February 2, 2008 |
Neale Donald Walsch has published 9 books in the "Conversations With God" series. Who would have thought the simple process of writing a letter to God would have generated such a phenomenol success for the author. Many authors have subsequently started exploring this theme and style. The series has gone onto inspire a DVD with the same title - read the review below. "Conversations with God is a publishing phenomenon and has created a spiritual network that can be counted in its millions. From the books by Neale Donald Wasch that inspired and changed the lives of millions worldwide, Stephen Simon directs Henry Czerny in the story of a man who, reaching the lowest point in his life, asks God some very hard questions. The answers he gets from God/within himself, become the basis for the book series that has been translated into 34 languages. This film details the dramatic journey of a down and out man who inadvertently becomes an unlikely and highly acclaimed bestselling author and spiritual messenger. In the vein of What the Bleep do we Know!?, this film will inspire and challenge the belief systems of everyone it touches..." |
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"Clean Cut" by Lynda La Plante
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Lynda La Plante always captures the right style and pace to keep you turning the pages. This is the third book in the DI Anna Travis series and becomes a terrifying journey for both Anna and her boss DCI James Langton. DCI Langton id undergoing rehabilitation following horrific injuries after an attack during a major investigation. DI Anna Travis in her investigation of another case finds that the two cases are linked and Anna becomes under threat from DCI Langton's assailant. A gripping story right to the end. Rating 8/10 |
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