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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences re-creates moviegoing experience of 100 years ago

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:57:48 GMT

Films may have been silent a century ago, but the film projectors weren't. Back in 1909, projectionists would stand in the middle of a venue and hand crank 10-minute one-reelers.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Globes voters sway colleagues

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:42:34 GMT

The Academy has thousands of voters, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. a mere 83. So can a few passionate members influence their colleagues when it comes to nominations and championing a favorite film?
Source: Variety

Ray Sotero: Jimmie Johnson joins elite NASCAR list

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:03 GMT

The Academy of Art University Classic Car Collection: For the first time, 30 classic autos from the 1920s and 1930s will be presented.
Source: The Californian

IIAAG GIRLS' BASKETBALL — Cougars stun Panthers 60-20

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:21 GMT

The Academy of Our Lady of Guam Cougars earned a stunning victory, 60-20 over the Guam High Panthers tonight in their Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam Girls Basketball League game at Guam High.
Source: Guam Pacific Daily News

AAN Issues Statement On New NFL Concussion Policy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:30:23 GMT

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 24 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest professional association of neurologists,...
Source: Medical News Today

NFL's new concussion policy welcomed by American Academy of Neurology

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:32:14 GMT

The American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest professional association of neurologists, is encouraged by news reports that the National Football League will soon implement a new policy requiring an independent neurologist to evaluate players...
Source: News-Medical.net

10 Best Film Potentials for the 2010 Oscar Awards

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:52:58 GMT

Winning an Oscar nomination for this year's 82nd annual Academy Awards may be a bit easier. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made an announcement that the number of nominations will be doubled, from 5 to 10.
Source: Associated Content

Rail Academy Could Come To Crewe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:55:09 GMT

TRANSPORT minister Lord Andrew Adonis has said the first rail academy could be established in Crewe. He spoke about the new initiative at the Campaign for Better Transport.
Source: Crewe & Nantwich Guardian

Quoted in 'Science foundation for Nigeria?'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:32 GMT

said in The Scientist:

The Academy is putting considerable energy on this NSF matter

Quoted in 'Saints Announce Sports Academy Opening In Lakeville'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:47:29 GMT

said in Our Sports Central:

This is a terrific opportunity for our ballclub ... The Academy will provide us with the opportunity to expand our involvement in area youth sports development and to become an active, year-round member in the South Metro community.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:50:00 GMT

In this photo released by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, from left, actor Jerry Trainor, scholarship recipients Thy Than and Mayuran Tiruchelvam, Mrs. Joanne Rogers, scholarship recipient Alexis Lauricella and actor Nathan Kress pose at the...

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:50:00 GMT

In this photo released by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, scholarship recipients Thy Than and Mayuran Tiruchelvam, Mrs. Joanne Rogers and scholarship recipient Alexis Lauricella pose at the 2009 Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Ceremony, held...

US National Anthem by the Academy Choirs

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 08:31:12 GMT