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Video: 'Fresh Guacamole': Shortest film nominated for an Oscar

Los Angeles - With most films which are nominated for the Oscars running for often more than 2.5 hours, "Fresh Guacamole" is a film with a difference at just 100 seconds long. Now the Oscars are done, the article is updated with the actual film.

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Crowded box office may 'Die Hard' with an eye on romance

As Bruce Willis opens up another installment of his "Die Hard" franchise, there is no reason not to have this weekend be Valentine's Day at the box office.

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'Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer' wins award at Sundance Film Festival

After Pussy Riot, the all-female punk band, became a household name for their controversial act in Russia's main cathedral, a documentary was made, which has now won an award.

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Digital Journal CEO to be awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Toronto - Digital Journal Chief Executive Officer, Chris Hogg, has been named a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. A journalist and entrepreneur, Hogg is being recognized for significant achievement and remarkable service to Canada.

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Nobel Peace Prize winners reject award to European Union (video)

Oslo - Archbishop Desmond Tutu and two other Nobel Peace Prize winners have written to the Nobel committee, protesting the 2012 award to the European Union. They say the EU portrays the total opposite of peace.

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Ben Stiller wins lifetime award

Ben Stiller received a special lifetime award honor at the 26th Annual American Cinematheque event held in Beverly Hills. The award for his outstanding contribution to movies.

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NSW Organic Pioneers Award at the SUSTAIN Show opening night Special

Sydney - SUSTAIN is described as a natural and organic lifestyle show. It is now in its eighth year, however, it was known as the Organic Expo & Green Show for the first seven years.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Charles Taylor Prize Literary Non-Fiction short list announced Special

Toronto - This year the jurors of the Charles Taylor Prize devoted themselves to the 115 books submitted by 35 publishers to find the best of the best in Canadian literary non-fiction.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Morgan Freeman to receive lifetime achievement award

Morgan Freeman will be the recipient of the 2012 Cecil B. DeMille Award, which will be given to him in January. Freeman was named the recipient on Wednesday.

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Ontario announces new award for paramedic bravery

On June 1, 2011 the Government of Ontario adopted Bill 115; The Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery. This award will recognize paramedics whose courage brings honour to the profession.

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