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March 9, 2010

Mary Josephine Ray and Daisey Bailey – US oldest women died

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At 114 years and 294 days United states oldest women’s Mary Josephine Ray died. She died on 7th of March 2010. Daisey Bailey also died same day who was 2nd oldest in United States.

Ray died just hours before Daisey Bailey, who was 113 years, 342 days, said L. Stephen Coles, a director of the Gerontology Research Group, which tracks and studies old people and certifies those 110 or older, called supercentenarians.



Mary Josephine Ray born on May 17, 1895 was the world’s second-oldest verified living person at the time of her death.Following the death of Gertrude Baines on 11 September 2009, Ray became the oldest person living in the United States.

 

She was the oldest recorded person ever to live in New Hampshire, although the oldest person born in New Hampshire was Nellie Spencer. Ray was also the oldest person ever recorded born in Prince Edward Island and the third-oldest person ever born in Canada.

Since the death of Maria de Jesus from Portugal, she was also the oldest person of European descent in the world. She was also ranked as one of the 30 oldest verified supercentenarians in history.

Daisey Bailey, who was born March 30, 1896, died in Detroit. She had suffered from dementia as per her family, which claimed she was born in 1895.

March 8, 2010

Academy Awards 2010 Oscar winners – Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock won

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82nd Academy Awards saw many upsets and cheers among the world famous celebrities faces. Well definitely only one will be winner and other will have to wait for whole one year, but the thing that matters is that only the correct one should be selected and not any other.



The Hurt Locker and Avatar won many prizes in different category during the Oscars 2010. Here is the complete list. First of all have a look on categoriess in which Hurt Locker won –
– Best Picture – Hurt Locker
– Best Director – Kathryn Bigelow
– Best Sound Editing – Hurt Locker
– Best Sound Mixing – Hurt Locker
– Best Writing (Original Screenplay) – Hurt Locker.
– Best Film Editing – Hurt Locker

 

Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges for crazy heart

Actor in a Supporting Role – Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds

Actress in leading role – Sandra Bullock for the blind side

Actress in a Supporting Role – Mo’Nique

Animated Feature Film – Up

Art Direction – Avatar (Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg (Art Direction); Kim Sinclair (Set Decoration) Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg (Art Direction); Kim Sinclair (Set Decoration) )

Cinematography – Avatar ( Mauro Fiore )

Have a look on complete list here

March 7, 2010

82nd Academy awards live stream – Predicting Oscars winners from nominations

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Finally the stage is set for 82nd Academy awards today as it will go live on many channels just after 45 minutes from now. The biggest event for all movies superstars has been set to begin.

Almost all superstars have arrived at the arena to view and receive – if lucky Academy awards today. Here is the brief history regarding Oscars.


 

The Academy Awards (popularly known as the Oscars) are accolades presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers.

The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world. It is also the oldest award ceremony in the media, and many other award ceremonies such as the Grammy Awards (for music), Golden Globe Awards (all forms of visual media), and Emmy Awards (for television) are often modeled from the Academy.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself was conceived by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio boss Louis B. Mayer.

Here is the full nomination list for this year 82nd Academy awards.

You can watch Academy Awrds live here on ustream and enjoy the show.
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Academy Awards 2010 live – Full Oscar nominations list

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So the much awaited day for all the superstars of Big Screen over worldwide has arrived. Yes, I am talking about the 82nd Academy awards 2010. The date for Oscars has arrived and time is approaching. Countdown has started and almost 12 hours remaining for the live telecast.


 

Before saying anything else, Lets move directly towards the nominations for this year oscar awards. Here it goes

Performance by an actor in a leading role
Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight)
George Clooney in “Up in the Air” (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios)
Colin Firth in “A Single Man” (The Weinstein Company)
Morgan Freeman in “Invictus” (Warner Bros.)
Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Matt Damon in “Invictus” (Warner Bros.)
Woody Harrelson in “The Messenger” (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
Christopher Plummer in “The Last Station” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Stanley Tucci in “The Lovely Bones” (DreamWorks in association with Film4, Distributed by Paramount)
Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a leading role
Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” (Warner Bros.)
Helen Mirren in “The Last Station” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Carey Mulligan in “An Education” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate)
Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia” (Sony Pictures Releasing)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Penélope Cruz in “Nine” (The Weinstein Company)
Vera Farmiga in “Up in the Air” (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios)
Maggie Gyllenhaal in “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight)
Anna Kendrick in “Up in the Air” (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios)
Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate)

Here is the link for the full list for this year Academy awards. Other awards include Best animated feature film of the year, Achievement in art direction, Achievement in cinematography, Achievement in costume design, Achievement in directing, Best documentary feature and on and on. To get the list click here

March 6, 2010

Zimbabwe vs West Indies 2nd ODI cricket live today

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Today Zimbabwe and West Indies will play their second ODI match in the current Zimbabwe tour of West Indies. In the first match Zimbabwe defeated West Indies by a small margin of just 2 runs.


 

Today like the previous match, again Zimbabwe won the toss and opted for batting first. they have made one replacement – brought in Christopher Mpofu for Shingirai Masakadza.

Two major changes has been made in West Indies side. Denesh Ramdin and Dwayne Smith rested, and Darren Sammy and David Bernard Jr come in as their replacement.

In the very first over, Zimbabwe has lost their first wicket as Sibanda. Sibanda got run out at score of 5 runs.

Lets see whats happen next as match is live at present and 5th over is going on. West Indies team looks desperate after losing the first game against Zimbabwe.

March 5, 2010

FIH Hockey world cup 2010- Germany defeated Argentina today

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Today Germany defeated Argentina in their league match between both of them today in FIH Hockey world cup 2010. Germany beat Argentina by 4-3 goals and almost confirmed their place in semifinals.


 

So Germany in total has won two matches against Canada and Argentina while they end up in a tie with match against Korea with 1-1.

Argentina who has lost today’s game has already lost its game from Netherlands and Korea. SO after losing all three games, they are already out of tho tournament.

For Germany, Martin Zwicker scored two goals, while Matthias Witthaus and Martin Haner scored one goal each. For Argentina, Matias Enrique Paredes, Pedro Ibarra and Martin Lucas Vila scored the goals.

This game was like an one sided game because of the previous performance of Germany team but Argentina made a huge comeback many times but they never did it. Germany again are the hot favorite to win this game and event this world Cup 2010.

March 4, 2010

India vs Spain live score – FIH World Cup Hockey

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India is playing its third match against Spain at present. Its a do or die situation for India as India either win this game or have a tie. they can’t lose this game, if they want to go ahead in this World Cup.

India has won its first match quite comfortably against Pakistan by 4-1 but they got a big defeat by Aussies and was thrashed by 5-2 goal.

And on the other Hand, Spain has won their first match against South Africa while they lost to Pakistan by 2-1.

India has to win this game to be in the World Cup. And later on India will take on England on Friday and South Africa on Sunday


This match between India vs Spain is live and has started just five minutes back on ten sports and it seems India is playing quite defensive but anyhow they have to attack and make goal to remain in FIH world Cup.

Best of luck to India for the victory and defeat other team also later in this race.

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