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Kathmandu - The Nepalese government is asking the estimated 4,050 international rescue workers in the country to pack their bags and head home. The government claims major rescue operations have been concluded and that locals can handle the rest.
Kathmandu - A German climber, Jost Kobusch , posted to YouTube Sunday footage showing a deadly avalanche sweeping through the base camp at Mt. Everest. The avalanche was triggered by Saturday's magnitude 7.8 earthquake, the worst to hit Nepal in decades.
SCOTT Michael McDonald has not succeeded in having his conviction overturned for drug possession after appealing to the district court. The 31-year-old's solicitor, John Song, asked for the strip search by police on March 30 last year to be deemed unlawful. Police asked the Pindari Place man to remove his pants in the back of a police van and spotted 1.7 grams of ice under his testicle. However, Judge Peter Berman said it was clear police had reasonable grounds to search McDonald because the statement indicated McDonald had a run-in with police the day before, and so he dismissed the appeal.
SCOTT Michael McDonald has not succeeded in having his conviction overturned for drug possession after appealing to the district court.
The 31-year-old's solicitor, John Song, asked for the strip search by police on March 30 last year to be deemed unlawful.
Police asked the Pindari Place man to remove his pants in the back of a police van and spotted 1.7 grams of ice under his testicle.
However, Judge Peter Berman said it was clear police had reasonable grounds to search McDonald because the statement indicated McDonald had a run-in with police the day before, and so he dismissed the appeal.
She's been the leading lady in such iconic films as "Ghostbusters," "Alien" and "Avatar" and her career spans more than three decades.
Sigourney Weaver was born in New York City in 1949 and had an early leg up in the acting world. Her father was an NBC television executive and her mother was a well-known English actress.
One of Weaver's first roles was in Woody Allen's 1977 comedy "Annie Hall," but it was two years later in 1979 that she gained international fame for role in the successful "Alien" move franchise.
Other well-known films include "Gorilla's in the Mist" and "Working Girl."
In 2009, Weaver starred in the acclaimed television movie "Prayers for Bobby" which was also nominated for numerous prestigious awards.
The film is based on the true life story of Bobby Griffith who killed himself due to his mother's religious intolerance towards his sexuality.
Weaver has long been an advocate for gay rights and is out promoting the release to DVD of the 2009 film.
Here's your chance to quiz Sigourney Weaver.
Please leave your questions for Weaver below and be sure to include where you're writing from.
Mrs. Weaver, what can you tell us about Ghostbusters III?
You play a mother of a gay boy; can you tell me how to connect with older adults who come out in middle age (and later) who are rejected by family?
What religion do you profess to follow, or if not "religious" per se, do you consider yourself spiritual or believe in God in some way?
Is it true you were once lovers with Warren Beatty? Why did you break up?
Will you ever do another Alien or Ghostbusters movie if one is made?
I am writing from Santiago, Chile, S.A.
Just grabbed the occasion to say how much i enjoy your work, and how i look forward to seeing more of it.
I believe we have Sigourney Weaver for quite a while.
I really enjoyed your interview this morning. I sing with the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and at the end of March our concert will be Our True Colors and the featured work will be Jay Kawarsky’s Prayers for Bobby based on the book and TV movie. The recent “It Gets Better” campaign has shined a spotlight on the dangers faced by GLBT youth. The members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus have committed to making it better through this concert to support our teens and everyone who has been affected by bullying and intolerance. Thank you for all the work you do in creating a more tolerant society.
I saw your interview on CNN this AM. All I can say is Thank You. Your powerful work as a straight ally is inspirational.
Bobby would be my age had he lived. We came out at the same time, and I, too, faced family rejection that my family based on their religious beliefs.
I often wonder why my family and families of so many gays and lesbians aren't fighting hard against the discrimination we face. However, today, I am grateful because my heart was warmed and my faith renewed when I saw you using her fame in such a positive and moving way. We cannot do it alone. There simply aren't enough of us.
Thank you so much for doing this work.
I wanted to know, which are your new projects and if you're going to return to Drama/thriller genre, that suits you so well, you're a terrific actress I loved you especially in A map of the World, Copycat, Gorillas in the mist, Death and The Maiden and so many others..
Hello Mrs. Weaver, you seem wise. I would like to know if you believe life gets easier as an individual gets older?
First, congratulations on having one of the more successful careers of any actor. It has been a privilege to watch you perform on screen.
How do you prepare for acting? Do you rehearse in front of a mirror to watch your facial expressions?
Do you think Hollywood studios pressure too many actors into being too slim in order to appear beautiful on-screen?
With your talent and tenure in the industry, do you still have to audition for parts? Living in NY, do you ever feel pulled to do (more) theater?
I wonder if you agree with the Queer reading of your character in "Alien" franchise. As it is one of the few really strong female characters that displays a lot of personal courage and character, it is often seen as a great inspiration for the Queer community. Was it an intention from your side to create such an icon?
We (me and many of my friends) miss Ellen Ripley! Will she come back?
Would you donate money to my family and I to make this a merry Christmas?
How is it for an actor to shift from characters of young, energetic people into wiser but also older ones?
I am in middle life myself and am curiously discovering my own path towards older age and have always wondered if it isn't more difficult for artists, whose radiant youth and beauty become iconic for entire generations.
I have imagined that once one establishes image standards, having the image corroborated by wirinkles of age may be heavier than for another one that has not this relationship with his/her own image.
Do you have a nickname, like "Sig" or "Siggy", or does everyone call you by your full name?
What were the circumstances of your appearing in your very early film Madman? I looped an unaccented voice over that of an Israeli supply sergeant for that movie, but it has long since disappeared, and I've long been curious.
I understand that you were made fun of your height all the time when you were in school. How did that feel, and how did it influence your future career choices?
Writing from Vermont, forgot to mention!
Out of all the great movies you've been in with many memorable scenes. Which scene was your favourite too film, albeit for the acting quality or just for the fun of it? Can you briefly describe why this was your favourite scene? Thanks.
I am just wondering what was your favorite film growing up?
What was your favorite roll you played?
Is there anyone book or movie you would want to do as an actress?
Loved you in all your films and my Czech Wife loved you in Working Girl and Avatar the most. Look forward to seeing your next film on the big screen.
You seem like mi wife. Just not as tall!
Your roll in Alien was labbeled as feminist. Do you think that was accurate? is this tendency death in movies? Was it fought back by the patriarcal and censore-every-thing cinema industry?In which other movies it could be observed?
I hope you are well. My best wishes to you and your family for the Christmas Season and New Year.
I wanted to be remembered to you after having met your family while as a nurse : taking care of your aged father in law and mother in law at a difficult time for all of you.
Having never met a Hollywood star before I was most taken with your delightful and humble approach. A sweet person you are and I hope your career continues as it has. Interesting and successful !
How has your view of Hollywood and it's changes through the years affected your choice of roles to accept and actors/actresses to work with?
How is your acting experience influencing choices?
When you have free time, what kind of activities do you do ?
And do you watch tv ? if yes, which type of tv shows ? Thank you!
PS to my note : I am an RN in New Zealand now. If you ever come down here I would very much like to see you again , maybe have some delicious NZ coffee!
I am curious of your thoughts of Dian Fossey. Do you consider her a hero? A racist? Someone whose passion took over? As an anthropology major and animal lover, I find her to be a combination of the three, but would be very interested in what you discovered her to be when you unearthed her character.
Who would you like to act with in a movie which you have not done yet and why?
IN THY LIFE HAS ANYONE EVER SAID TO THEE, TO BECOME A MISS AMERICA OR MISS WORLD?.
What's it like to not be 'that girl from alien' anymore, but to now be 'that girl from alien and avatar – that movie about aliens'?
Also, Which was your favourite Aliens universe film?
All comments about your movie career (which is excellent) aside, I just wanted to say I think you're beautiful ;).
Do you think that Hurt Locker winning the Oscar over Avatar was as bogus and purely political as it smelled?
I loved your performance in he film "The Year of Living Dangerously." The poignant question in that film was "How then shall we live?" In the movie it was in light of the political evil and corruption at the time. I want to ask if you believe if it is possible to hold to a spiritual/moral standard and not be considered intolerant? Can you love the GLBT community as individuals, yet not agree in their "lifestyle choice?" Jesus walked the earth as the embodiment of Love Incarnate yet he was a Torah observant Jew. Would you consider him intolerant?
I've been a fan since I was about 13 yrs old, which is now some 25 yrs ago!
Your portrayal of Ripley left a lasting impression and got me hooked on that genre.
it's always a pleasure to see you on the big screen again.
Apart from CGI, where do you see the differences in acting in a movie like Avatar, as opposed to your first Alien movie?
My queation is – do you think the old analogue type films give a film a longevity giving the movie more atmosphere? And even though the graphics are a lot better now, there is just something about the old type movies that just makes those movies extra special ,like putting on an Lp and hearing the needle hit the vinal, and enjoying it scratches and all. Or do you think the movies that are rolled out now like clockwork give that same special quality? Do you prefer to see yourself in the the old or new.
I watched the Aliens movies back in the 80s. Now, I still watch the Aliens movies.
Thank you for what you do! You have always used your craft to professionally and respectfully help those less fortunate. From my family who has several gay members who grew up in a very conservative section of the midwest- thank you for helping those who have opposing views religiously open themselves to acceptance of thier family members and friends.
having dealt with several strange characters in some films, what would you be your advice to anyone who could meet one of them in real life ?
Greetings from Reggio Calabria on the toe of Italy! I was wondering who your favourite actress is and also what your favourite film might be.?
First of all, I would like to thank you for "Prayers for Bobby". It is an important film and if there's anyone reading this who hasn't watched it, do it now!
You've portrayed strong female characters.
What makes you choose one role over another? Is there any character from real life or from a novel you would like to portray?
I remember reading that Ridley Scott said there was only one way to make Alien; to take it seriously and play it straight. You brought that same realistic, toned down approach to the sequel Aliens with tremendous success. Do you think the emotional resonance in other science fiction movies would benefit if the acting was a bit less over the top than what is standard today?
Hi Sigourney, I have been a massive fan of yours for over 20 years. I was lucky enough to ask you a question at the Edinburgh film festival about Gorillas in the Mist: Revisited and here I am asking you another. Many of us know you as a bit of an eco-warrior. Gorillas, PH levels of the sea, dam protests in South America but what I want to know is, how does SIgourney Weaver treat herself? I remember reading you always fly first class but do you indulge in chocolate, or war a special perfume or under a blanket watching an old movie with your husband? What is it that you think 'ooohh I am really spoiling myself'?
Looking forward to all your future projects and jsut keep being you.
The question submitted about the acting in Alien was from Peter, Stockholm, Sweden. I forgot to mention my location.
I am an animal lover from way back and I am wondering how you are feeling about the recent sanctuary opened for Gorillas in Africa. Between Animal Planet's programs on the Orangutans and the Chimps in Chimp Eden, how can we help save these wonderful creatures.
Growing up, the kids in our neighborhood would come over to our house to enjoy your movies. The parents would let us watch Ghostbusters but we had to sneak Alien and Aliens into the VCR when they were distracted. It gave us all nightmares but we all loved your roles and looked forward to movie previews with your name in it!!
So my question is this: Of all the movies you've done, what cast had the best chemistry through shooting and what was your favorite memory on that set?
"Game over, man. Game over!"
Was the first Alien script something you immediately jumped at? Do you ever fear being typecast as a Sci-Fi girl even though you've done other genres of film? What genre of film are you most comfortable with?
How did you get on with Ziz, the big silverback who was in charge of group 5 , when you were filming Gorillas in the Mist?
Unfortunately I don’t know you personally but you are magnificent as a professional; very beautiful work indeed. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many and congratulations for all of your accomplishments.
Question(s).... What are your professional highs and lows moments? Who are your favourite actor and actress?
Mrs. Weaver, what can you tell us about Ghostbusters III, and the prequel to Alien?
Maybe a day I'll try again to talk with my mother. I hope i can buy Prayers for Bobby on DVD, if I'll find it in Italy. It could be a good "tool", I hope.
Now... just really thanks for this work. Really.
How important for your career was the Alien franchise? Thank you.
Dear Ms. Weaver: what was it like working with Alan Rickman, first on Galaxy Quest, then the much different but more affecting film Snowcake? Will you work together again?
to moderator: reposting to include location, sorry.
Hello Ms. Weaver, did you ever listen to your fully synchronized voice in your great movies? In which language, besides english, do you like your synchronized voice most?
Hello, I hope this finds you and your dear ones well and in fine spirits.