Outgoing B-C Jobs Minister Pat Bell says he feels just fine, but a heart aneurysm is spelling the end of his political career. Bell says the aneurysm was detected last fall, and he may eventually need surgery...he says it appears to be genetic rather than stress-related. He says, "stress isn't kind of a factor in terms of the artery or the … [Read more...]
Jobs Minister Pat Bell not running for re-election
February 17, 2013 by
BC Jobs Minister Pat Bell says the discovery of a relatively rare type of aneurism has led to his decision to not run for re-election. Bell says the size of the aneurism is now being monitored -- if it grows, he'll have to undergo surgery. He says he needs to turn his mind to his health, and that would take his attention away from responsibilities … [Read more...]
Pat Bell on HD Mining now versus then
February 7, 2013 by
While Jobs Minister Pat Bell says his comments last night about the HD Mining controversy are not a dramatic turn around, an interview a few months ago seems to show otherwise. This is Jobs Minister Pat Bell just last night. "The public needs to have confidence that any jobs that are allowed to be taken by, particularily temporary workers I think … [Read more...]
Casting: Irvine, Theron, O’Kane, Bell
January 9, 2013 by
Divergent Jeremy Irvine ("War Horse"), Lucas Till ("X-Men: First Class") and Alex Pettyfer ("Magic Mike") will test for the male lead opposite Shailene Woodley in "Divergent" at Summit Entertainment. Neil Burger helms this adaptation of Veronica Roth's young-adult novel, the story has a futuristic setting and follows 16-year-old Beatrice Prior, … [Read more...]
CRTC rejects Bell takeover bid
October 18, 2012 by
Canada's broadcast regulator has rejected a bid by Bell to acquire Astral Media. The announcment was made after the stock market closed in Toronto. The CRTC says the 3.4-billion dollar deal would've been bad for Canadians, adding it would have placed significant market power in the hands of one of the country's largest media companies. Lindsey … [Read more...]
Casting: Cumberbatch, Moretz, Bell, Enos
August 26, 2012 by
August: Osage County "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch is in negotiations to join the cast of "August: Osage County" at The Weinstein Company. Shooting kicks off late September in Oklahoma. Cumberbatch will act as the sensitive son of Meryl Streep’s sister, Mattie Fay Aiken (Margo Martindale). She castigates and belittles the man, who believes … [Read more...]
Casting: Tennant, Bell, Wyle, Olstead, McGinley
May 6, 2012 by
Fast Six A source claims "Doctor Who" and "Fright Night" star David Tennant has been in talks with director Justin Lin for a small role in the upcoming sixth "Fast and Furious" feature. [Source: Latino Review] The Bouncebacks Ashley Bell ("The Last Exorcism") has joined the cast of the rom-com "The Bounceback" which centers on two former couples … [Read more...]
Bell & Mara Are “Fighting Jacob”
April 29, 2012 by
Jamie Bell and Kate Mara are attached to star in the quirky indie rom-com "Fighting Jacob" for The Schiff Co. and Fade to Black Films says Variety. Bell will play the title role of an up-and-coming boxer whose extreme OCD is the key to his success in the ring. After a devastating breakup, he's forced to evaluate his many neuroses and whether he … [Read more...]
Packard Bell trims the fat on PB oneTwo all-in-one desktop PC line
December 9, 2011 by
Don't look now, UKers -- but you've got yet another option in the burgeoning world of all-in-one PCs. Thrilling, we know. Packard Bell has just issued the revamped PB oneTwo, an all-in-one PC line that may very well end up referred to as "PB 12" in your domicile. Nomenclature aside, this freshened up device is a full 65 percent slimmer than the one … [Read more...]
Learn the best way to get to the Big Bell Temple in Beijing
November 6, 2011 by
If visiting the Big Bell Temple in Beijing, China, you can ride the subway to get there. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
