https://twitter.com/metraux_julia/status/1508262493298171909?s=20&t=QsYIQY3Ur6U7cASr6cA2sATroy Kotsur’s Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday was celebrated far beyond the stage of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles where he accepted the trophy. “This is dedicated to the deaf community, the ‘CODA’ community, and the disabled community,” he signed on stage as an interpreter spoke his speech. “This is…
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Summer Camp Guide 2022: Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year
Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…
Oscars 2022: Viewers react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and Smith’s best actor speech
An awkward and disturbing moment between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars left a lot of viewers – both in the audience and at home – confused and wondering what the heck just happened. Chris Rock was on stage to announce the nominees for best documentary. The award presentation was delayed quite…
A dwindling offense has seen the Chicago Bulls drop down the standings. Here’s what’s behind their slide.
At one point the Chicago Bulls were a challenge even for the best defenses in the NBA, entering the All-Star break with the fourth-ranked offense in the league buoyed by efficient 3-point shooting and the playmaking of DeMar DeRozan. But that firepower has dwindled in recent weeks. Since the All-Stars returned from Cleveland in February,…
Summer Camp Guide 2022: Arts camps
ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting,…
Oscars 2022: The strangest Academy Awards as told in 10 GIFs without the slap
The Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this year with many memorable moments, to say the least. Among incredible moments in filmmaking achievement, there was an altercation on live television – which we address in this piece but we aren’t including that moment as a GIF. Here’s what you missed: 1.…
Kyrie Irving’s late-game home heroics fall short in loss to Hornets
Better late than never. It’s been the theme of this entire Nets season: At some point, they’d get healthy. At some point, they’d build chemistry. At some point, Kyrie Irving would get vaccinated — or somehow become eligible to play in games at Barclays Center. And at some point in his first home game of…
Oscars: Troy Kotsur wins best supporting actor for ‘Coda,’ second deaf actor ever to win an Oscar
Troy Kotsur was the favorite to win best supporting actor for his role as a father who is deaf in “Coda” at the Academy Awards, and when he did it resulted in one of the loveliest moments of the night. When presenter Youn Yuh-Jung announced Kotsur as the winner, the audience inside the Kodak Theatre…
Chicago Bears free-agent tracker: Former Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian agrees to a 2-year deal
The NFL’s new league year began March 16, opening the door for free agents to sign with new teams or reach agreements to stay with their current organizations. As Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles prepares to rework the roster in his second month on the job, the Tribune will track all of the Bears…
Oscars 2022: Troy Kotsur makes history; viewers celebrate representation of the Deaf community
https://twitter.com/metraux_julia/status/1508262493298171909?s=20&t=QsYIQY3Ur6U7cASr6cA2sATroy Kotsur’s Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday was celebrated far beyond the stage of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles where he accepted the trophy. “This is dedicated to the deaf community, the ‘CODA’ community, and the disabled community,” he signed on stage as an interpreter spoke his speech. “This is…
Summer Camp Guide 2022: Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year
Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…
Summer Camp Guide 2022: Arts camps
ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting,…
A dwindling offense has seen the Chicago Bulls drop down the standings. Here’s what’s behind their slide.
At one point the Chicago Bulls were a challenge even for the best defenses in the NBA, entering the All-Star break with the fourth-ranked offense in the league buoyed by efficient 3-point shooting and the playmaking of DeMar DeRozan. But that firepower has dwindled in recent weeks. Since the All-Stars returned from Cleveland in February,…
Oscars: Troy Kotsur wins best supporting actor for ‘Coda,’ second deaf actor ever to win an Oscar
Troy Kotsur was the favorite to win best supporting actor for his role as a father who is deaf in “Coda” at the Academy Awards, and when he did it resulted in one of the loveliest moments of the night. When presenter Youn Yuh-Jung announced Kotsur as the winner, the audience inside the Kodak Theatre…
The real reason why Russia won’t be kicked out of the UN
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — flagrantly violating that country’s sovereignty and the rights of its people — has many wondering: Does Russia belong on the United Nations’ Security Council, or in the UN at all? There’s debate over whether the UN Charter could allow for Russia’s expulsion. Technically, a member can be expelled by a…
Here’s how much rain and snow Southern California can expect from the latest storm
A winter storm warning was in place Sunday for mountain areas in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties as a storm moved into the region, bringing a good amount of rain and snow. The National Weather Service in San Diego projected coastal and valley areas would receive .75 of an inch to 1.5 inch…
Live updates: Zelenskyy discusses upcoming talks with Russia
By The Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s priorities at the Ukrainian-Russian talks in Turkey this week will be “sovereignty and territorial integrity,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told his nation Sunday in his nightly address. “We are looking for peace, really, without delay,” he said. “There is an opportunity and a need for a face-to-face meeting…
Open your mind to positive thoughts and you can change your life
Have you caught Wordle fever? This clever daily word puzzle in the New York Times became a fad very quickly. It is fun and easy and requires an open mind in order to see the possibilities for the daily word. Keeping a flexible mind is not always easy. Author Robert Ludlum wrote, “Blessed are the flexible…
Oscars 2022: Beyoncé opens the show, Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress
The 94th annual Academy Awards kicked off with three legendary stars: Venus and Serena Williams and Beyoncé. (Sure, they are stars in the fields of sport and music, but it was still very exciting.) The sisters Williams introduced Beyoncé to sing “Be Alive” from the biopic about their father, Richard Williams, and the way in…