More of this story Oct 23, 2008
Let me remind you that Liberty was sculptured in France and was a gift to us from France, who also have their own Independence Day and embraces freedom, as we do. Liberty is their understanding of what these United States of America stood for at that time in history. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Harrison Ford voted best movie president: poll Oct 23, 2008
Michael Douglas, who played a widowed president looking for love in "The American President" (1995), was No. 3 with 15 percent of votes and Bill Pullman, who thwarted aliens in "Independence Day" (1996), followed with 12 percent ... Michael Douglas - "The American President (1995) 4. Bill Pullman - "Independence Day" (1996) 5. Kevin Kline - "Dave" (1993) 6. Dennis Quaid - "American Dreamz" (2006) 7. Bruce Greenwood - "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" (2003). 8. James Cromwell - "The Sum of... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Video 'shows UFO, aliens flying over Turkey' Oct 23, 2008
3) may be they are not anti human as we might thingk (eg, in the movie like independence day). Posted by: one of seoulite of 6:20pm today. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Hard-line Right vs 'Comrade' Obama Oct 23, 2008
In distant United States, Americans were holding their noses at the term as the country celebrated its 200th Independence Day anniversary. Not much has changed since then, although some would argue that the recent economic moves by Washington to tackle the financial crisis -- such as partial nationalization of banks -- bear the classic imprint of socialism. (India Times, India)
A-Rod's All Smiles Oct 22, 2008
The club also celebrated Independence Day this year by giving away a "free pair of implants" for its Red, White & Boobs bash and based on its success has decided to do it again. Apparently this upcoming soiree is set to be a star-studded event, although the club declined to give exact names as the celeb list is not 100% confirmed. (Fox News)
Operation Appreciation continues Oct 18, 2008
The packages are sent on Christmas and Independence Day. "We didn't understand how well it was going to be received," committee member Tonia Lofland said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Movie presidents Oct 17, 2008
Bill Pullman in 'Independence Day' (1996) ... Bill Pullman is the young heroic U.S. President who galvanizes the Earth's military forces to combat an incredible force in Independence Day ... Bill Pullman in 'Independence Day' (1996): Pullman delivers a paraphrase of Henry V's speech at Agincourt to gin up the troops to fight the aliens. (The Palm Beach Post)
Asinine and tasteless, but this film's not funny Oct 13, 2008
Leslie Nielsen is a grandpa at an Independence Day family barbecue telling his grandchildren a tale that opens in the hills of Afghanistan where three Taliban Keystone Kops are frustrated with the poor quality of their recruitment film. The opening joke is a doozer: their leader Aziz (Robert Davi) calls out "Mohammed" and 20 heads pop up in reply. (Toronto Star)
This week's DVD Report (October 12) Oct 12, 2008
A standalone featurette on the project's lengthy development doesn't discuss the role of players like Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption") in the script's evolution, but Spielberg admits that "Independence Day" did put a slight crimp in the original Indy-and-aliens plan. (Paramount, $39. (Boston Globe)
Can Apple's New MacBook Save The World? Oct 12, 2008
In one of the slicker product placement tricks of all time, an Apple PowerBook helped save the world from alien invaders in the 1996 movie Independence Day. Now, Apple's (nasdaq: - - ) laptops will have a chance to take the hero role, for real, on Tuesday, when Apple is expected to announce its latest gear. (Forbes -- Technology)
Fortune of the king Oct 12, 2008
Referring to themes of Hollywood blockbusters such as Deep Impact and Independence Day, he says: To me, the president of the United States saving the world from a meteorite is an amazing fantasy. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur Oct 10, 2008
The poll also found that Israelis consider Yom Kippur to be the holiday that most unifies the nation, edging out Independence Day. The holiday is the only day of the year when all Israeli radio and TV broadcasts go off the air. (MSNBC -- International)
Dailies News Oct 10, 2008
2007; Blood Diamond; Independence Day; Leonardo DiCaprio; Oscars; Titanic; ali; bird; fresh prince of bel air; last king of scotland; men in black; oscar front runners; pursuit of happyness; sam rubin; six degrees of separation; the aviator; what's eating gilbert grape. will smith; For some, success comes years after toiling. (Variety)
Mexican police find 9 bodies dumped in Tijuana Oct 5, 2008
In the southern city of Oaxaca, four banners purportedly signed by the Gulf Cartel blamed another drug gang, La Familia, for a Sept. 15 grenade attack that killed eight people during Independence Day celebrations in another Mexican state capital, Morelia. Police earlier arrested three alleged Gulf Cartel hit men accused of throwing the grenades into crowds of revelers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Get ready - the aliens are coming Oct. 14 Oct 3, 2008
And we ve all seen the movies - Independence Day, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. - featuring visiting creatures, both friendly and not, and their time spent here. But who knows. (Madison County Record, AL)
Reps and Sens override Patrick on sewer rate relief Sep 19, 2008
If the bill passes, Massachusetts Nonprofit Awareness Day will join dozens of existing designations that have been approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the state's governors over the years including Whale Awareness Day, Jamaican Independence Day, Public Employees Appreciation Day, School Principals' Recognition Day, Garden Week and White Cane Safety Day. Loading commenting interface. (Somerville Journal, MA)
ABCNEWS: Ad Es Erróneo... Sep 18, 2008
Of course, like in the movie Independence Day, it comes a cost. It destroys worlds. (The Drudge Report)
Deadly Mexico national day blasts Sep 17, 2008
At least seven people were killed and more than 70 hurt when blasts tore through crowds celebrating independence day, Mexican authorities have said ... Mr Calderon, whose home state is Michoacan, had taken part in independence day celebrations with tens of thousands of people in Mexico City's central Zocalo square. (BBC News -- Americas)
S.F. Political Adviser Bob McCarthy Dies Sep 17, 2008
" Mr. McCarthy was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Woodrow Wilson Center Board of Trustees, served as a member of the board of St. Mary's Hospital and was a regent of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. He was also made a member of the Knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem by Pope John Paul II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Brendan McCarthy of Davis, and Matthew, Ryan and Bobby McCarthy of San Francisco, daughter Margaret McCarthy of San... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
* World News Quick Take Sep 17, 2008
Explosions ripped through a crowd of people celebrating independence day, killing at least three revelers and wounding about 50, the Michoacan state government said. The explosions in the western city of Morelia on Monday might have been caused by grenades, El Universal daily newspaper said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Organized Crime Blamed For Mexican Independence Day Explosions Sep 17, 2008
(September 16, 2008)--Organized crime is responsible for explosions at a Mexican Independence Day celebration that killed at least seven and injured more than 100 in a colonial city of Morelia, a Mexican governor said Tuesday. The attack happened on Monday just as Gov. Leonel Godoy was delivering the traditional "grito," or shout for independence, in Morelia's main plaza, where thousands had gathered to celebrate. (KWTX.com, TX)
TV review: 'Lincoln Heights' aims high Sep 17, 2008
The Mexican independence day celebration in front of S.F. City Hall. Musicians face off in S.F. Superstars judge. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Radio's George Putnam Dies At 94; The White House on Wall Street Sep 17, 2008
and Independence Day. Older moviegoers will remember him sharing the narrator s role with Lowell Thomas for Fox Movietone News. (Human Events Online)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Sep 16, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Hoopla Club: Where cub reporters sharpen their skills Sep 16, 2008
Inayat Ullah, a student of Apollo Convent School, wrote in the August Independence Day special edition that "terrorism has hugely destabilised the country and government needs strong regulations to curb it" ... Shilpa G K, a class 9 student of Aryan Presidency School, titled her article for the Independence Day edition "Mera Bharat Mahaan" and wrote: "Poverty is the main issue concerning the country. We need to solve the problem.". (Sify.com, India)
Fox can save 'Fringe' with just a few tweaks Sep 16, 2008
The Mexican independence day celebration in front of S.F. City Hall. All eyes on Eva's tummy; Scarlett's Woody-sized ego. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Families welcome spotlight on Down syndrome Sep 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008. (09-14) 17:43 PDT -- After three hours of labor, Piper Rae Curtis arrived in the world as a tiny 5-pounder with 10 fingers, 10 toes, and tufts of soft red hair. (San Francisco Chronicle)
George Putnam, RIP Sep 16, 2008
Helter Skelter, and the smash hit movie Independence Day. But instead of Oscars he won multiple Emmys, and his star on Hollywoods Walk of Fame is for television broadcasting. (Newsmax)
In Memory of George Putnam Real-Life Legend Sep 15, 2008
Putnam appeared in a dozen films, the most recent being the 1996 blockbuster "Independence Day." I spoke with Putnam about his career and about moving back and forth between the worlds of news and entertainment. Twelve feature films go a long way toward making the face of a news anchor recognizable. (Newsmax)
Hollywood Republicans to Mobilize for Palin Sep 12, 2008
Palin's arrival is encouraging to Hollywood conservatives like Robert Davi, who stars in director David Zucker's upcoming "An American Carol," a spoof about a liberal filmmaker who wanted to abolish the July 4 Independence Day holiday. "A lot of times, conservative guys on the set feel intimidated and unable to speak their view," said Davi, describing Palin as "energizing.". (Newsmax)
The problem with Indonesian democracy Sep 11, 2008
JAKARTA - August's independence day holiday was particularly stressful for Indonesia's political elite. As the rest of the country was drifting back to work after the long weekend, political party leaders were making last minute changes to the roster of candidates they will field in next year's legislative elections. (Asia Times Online)
Weekend events Sep 11, 2008
Despite popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. Sept. 16 is the date Mexico celebrates to mark its independence from Spain in 1810. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MTV Tr3s Takes Hispanic Heritage Out on a Spin Sep 10, 2008
"El Grito: Mexican Independence Day," on September 16th is a day-long tribute feature the music programming from some today's hottest Mexican artists, including Los Super Reyes, Thalia, Alejandro Fernandez, Paulina Rubio, AB Quintanilla, RBD, Julieta Venegas, Mana, Baby Bash and Akwid. Moments in mainstream pop culture where Latinos have served as inspiration for fashion, foods, romance, music and entertainment are featured in "Top Tr3ce Wanna Be Latinos" on September 16th at 10 PM. Commentary... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty' Sep 9, 2008
In an address marking Brazil's independence day, President Lula said test drilling on 2 September was a symbolic moment in the country's life, "the opening of a direct bridge between natural wealth and the eradication of poverty". It was not clear how many billions of barrels the reserves of oil and gas contained but they would make Brazil one of the biggest producers in the world, the president said. (BBC News -- Americas)
Orioles to support Welcome Back Veterans Sep 4, 2008
Baltimore will also be bringing back the blue stars and stripes "O's" hats it donned to celebrate the Independence Day weekend earlier this summer. To purchase tickets for the Orioles game with the Indians or to simply contribute to Welcome Back Veterans, fans can go to , call 1-888-848-BIRD or in person at the Oriole Park box office. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Learning words is no picayune matter for me Sep 1, 2008
For Independence Day, I began sneaking difficult words into my column each week to test your vocabularies. Now, my fellow Americans, on Labor Day, my labors are done. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Disaster Movie Aug 31, 2008
Hm, let's see - The Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake, The Towering Inferno, Airport (ok, already done), Twister, Independence Day, Deep Impact, Armageddon, Dante's Peak, Volcano, The Day After Tomorrow, and the Poseidon remake are the first dozen I can think of that they could have used, and without counting Cloverfield, which I think this film uses for its core story (but that could be a fortunate coincidence). It's quite frankly stultifying that Friedberg are Seltzer are ever let anywhere near a... (IGN FilmForce)
Summer Box Office: Just Good Enough Aug 29, 2008
Another summer sure thing Will Smith in the superhero movie made $226 million, a hit by most actors' standards but not the stratospheric heights Smith reached with some of his other Fourth of July openings, like Independence Day and Men in Black. Studios found success with underserved groups this summer. (Time.com)
people: Joseph Biden Jr., Madonna, Avril Lavigne Aug 26, 2008
by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, which had called for the cancellation of the show, scheduled for this Friday, just two days before the Independence Day of this predominately Muslim country. The concert, in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, was given the go-ahead after the promoter assured officials that it would not contain any objectionable elements. (International Herald Tribune)
Hollywood Still Smoking After All These Years Aug 25, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008, 5:20 am. Find it in NBC Encore. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Aug 25, 2008
The decision was reversed after Lavigne's promoters assured the performance wouldn't corrupt the mainly Muslim country's youth or disrupt its independence day celebration on Aug. 31. filed under. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
'Sexy' Avril Allowed Aug 24, 2008
The ministry said then that the show was unsuitable for Malaysian culture and could not be held on Aug. 29, two days ahead of independence day, because it might disrupt patriotic celebrations. The ministry's secretary-general, Muzahet Masruri, said Saturday that authorities decided after talks with the concert organizers that Lavigne "can do the show" next week, even though the government would still have preferred a different date. (Fox News)
Malaysia Nixes 'Too Sexy' Lavigne's Show Aug 22, 2008
The country's Culture Ministry has canceled Lavigne's concert there, saying it's not in the "good spirit" of Malaysia's upcoming Independence Day. The Islamic opposition party had slammed Lavigne's show for being "too sexy" and urged the government to cancel it to preserve the morals of Malaysian teenagers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Andrew Ooi's talent for placement Aug 21, 2008
With Dark Knight's success, the Singaporean actor won a lead part in "2012." A doomsday thriller backed by Sony Pictures, it is directed by Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day") and touted as a major movie for summer 2009. Echelon has four actors in that project. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to Kick Off "Brazil Moves", A Month-Long Celebration of Brazilian Life, Arts, Food and Culture Aug 21, 2008
The center point of the celebrations will include a Brazilian Independence Day event on September 7 at Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland featuring singer-songwriter Chico Cesar and his band, arts and crafts, martial arts performances and a Brazilian food marketplace. Other events scheduled include a food festival at Rumberos restaurant in Columbia Heights featuring Brazilian chef Wender Carvalho; an Oscar Niemeyer exhibition at the Museum of the Americas; Capoeira workshops featuring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer's concert canceled Aug 20, 2008
But the Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry has decided not to permit Lavigne's show, claiming its content is unsuitable to Malaysian culture on the eve of the country's Independence Day on August 31st. An official from the culture ministry's department Shukran Ibrahim says: "It is not timely. It's not in the good spirit of our National Day. If we go ahead with the concert, it is contrary to what we are preparing for.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Malaysia scraps Avril Lavigne concert Aug 20, 2008
Kamarulzaman Mohamed, a party youth official, told The Associated Press on Monday that Lavigne's show was considered too sexy for us and would promote the wrong values just before independence day on Aug. 31. Lavigne, who shot to fame with her 2002 debut album Let's Go, had planned to launch her month-long Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur. (Globe and Mail)
Across state, Dino shows his other side Aug 20, 2008
Indonesia's Independence Day and more. Advice on replacing groundcovers. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Malaysia's Islamic Opposition: Avril Lavigne 'Too... Aug 19, 2008
The youth wing of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said Lavigne's concert would promote wrong values ahead of Malaysia's Aug. 31 independence day. "It is considered too sexy for us. ... It's not good for viewers in Malaysia," said Kamarulzaman Mohamed, a party official. (Fox News)
DVD Review: 10,000 B.C. Aug 19, 2008
Having offered such blockbusters as Independence Day, Stargate, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich goes back a hundred centuries, with mixed results ... The filmmaker, who is known for creating collaborative ensemble groups of actors in most of his movies (see Independence Day), thus decided to pick out about a half dozen up and coming names, who wouldn't take too much away from the overall effect of the story and its setting. (Suite101.com)
Is Avril Lavigne too sexy? Aug 19, 2008
The youth wing of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said Lavigne's concert would promote wrong values ahead of Malaysia's Aug. 31 independence day. It is considered too sexy for us. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sources: Musharraf to resign, leave Pakistan Aug 18, 2008
At a gathering at the presidential palace in Islamabad on Wednesday, the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, the president may have foreshadowed his decision in a speech to his guests. He tried to put the best face on his worsening predicament, calling for reconciliation among the country's political forces as the only way that Pakistan could face its many challenges. (MSNBC -- International)
Working with Minissha was great fun: Ranbir Aug 18, 2008
Ranbir Kapoor speaks about his 'Saawariya' days, why working with Minissha was special, his lucky girl Bipasha Basu, his friend John Abraham, his Independence Day message and his hard hitting answer to the question - Why Yash Raj Films should shut down ... Q: Why should one go and watch 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' on India's Independence Day ... Primarily that's the best I can think of what syncs with the Independence Day. (MSN India)
Pakistani president to address nation Aug 18, 2008
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses an Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (Xinhua/AFP Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
7,000 Police Flood Kabul for Holiday Aug 18, 2008
(KABUL, Afghanistan) The Afghan police ordered 7,000 officers onto the streets of Kabul to guard against attacks on senior leaders during Independence Day celebrations Monday, responding to signs of the Taliban's growing strength near the capital. Related Articles. (Time.com)
Ruling Party to Musharraf: Quit Now or Be Impeached Aug 17, 2008
Aug. 13: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf should quit within two days or prepare to be impeached, a top ruling party member said Saturday as officials mulled over a draft of charges against the embattled Pakistani leader. (Fox News)
I-Day with a difference Aug 17, 2008
And if its Independence day, all the better. An educational institution in the city hosted a special celebration on August 15th, to honour achievers in different fields along with a number of their students, and it was none other than Kalam who was the chief guest at the occasion. (Times of India)
Stars in the evening! Aug 17, 2008
Premiere rats Gaurav Chopraa and Narayani Shastri seemed to be in the Independence Day mood; both were carrying tri-coloured balloons. Sonu Sood, fresh from the success of his own film, was seen accepting congratulations for his performance in the same. (Times of India)
aProCh celebrates I-Day in style Aug 17, 2008
AHMEDABAD: The evening of Independence Day saw around 1,800 kids from various schools here celebrate one year of 'Free Childhood. aProCh, along with its partners, marked one year of 'Celebrating Childhood', at a very special Street Smart function near Law Garden. (Times of India)
Mumbai: Gays march against Sec 377 Aug 17, 2008
The day after Independence Day was deliberately chosen to symbolise that this minority's freedom struggle is still on. Said designer Krsna Mehta, "It's fascinating that such a simple idea has become this festive celebration, and though it may not be as glamorous as the ones in New York and San Francisco we are getting there.". (India Times, India)
Iwan Fals: Rooting for young politicians Aug 16, 2008
If there is one thing Iwan Fals has to say about Independence Day and the 2009 election, it is that now is the time for young politicians to take over the country's leadership. While acknowledging that announcing partiality in politics means he will upset some of his fans, among whom are perhaps big supporters of president hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri or other "old politicians", Iwan said he believed that the transmission of power to the youth is indispensable for change. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
At I-Day gala, SPG men turn heads Aug 16, 2008
NEW DELHI: Even as the gala Independence Day celebrations unfolded at the Red Fort on Friday morning, many were left gawking at the SPG commandos accompanying the Prime Minister. Armed with automatic weapons and wearing bulletproof vests, these commandos almost looked like movie stars as they evoked much awe among the audience. (India Times, India)
Ranbir & his hot babes come to rule with Bachna Ae Haseeno! Aug 15, 2008
Mumbai, Aug 15: Celebrate this Independence Day with two saucy, sassy and entertaining films: Bachna Ae Haseeno and God Tussi Great Ho ... Lets see whether the film comes as redemption for the banner this Independence Day or not. (Zee News)
Contemplating our own Independence Day Aug 15, 2008
Enter your search terms. Jennie S. Bev, San Francisco. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Local media: Musharraf likely to step down Aug 15, 2008
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses an Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 ... In a message delivered to the nation on the Independence Day by the official Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Musharraf has stressed the need for tolerance and forbearance for the successful lworking of democracy and urged the nation to strive together for making the country a truly modern, dynamic, progressive and democratic Islamic state. (Xinhuanet, China)
