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Ethos

Hosted by the two-time Academy Award® nominated actor and activist Woody Harrelson,
ETHOS: A TIME FOR CHANGE lifts the lid on a Pandora’s box of systemic issues that has proven to have a negative impact in every aspect of our lives.

From the environment, our democracy and our personal liberty to conflicts of interest in politics and unregulated corporate power, we cannot change our system until we know how it works.

From director and activist Pete McGrain, ETHOS: A TIME FOR CHANGE sheds light on how we can affect change. With interviews from influential thought-leaders including, author and activist Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Dissent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media), Chalmers Johnson (Blowback: The Sorrows of Empire), Oscar® winning documentarian Michael Moore and Howard Zinn (A People’s History of the United States) to name a few, ETHOS: A TIME FOR CHANGE will show you how to make meaningful and sustainable change in order to create a world where we can live harmoniously in a clean environment.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Oscar Nominees go for classic Hollywood glamour

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived at the Oscars on Sunday as Hollywood's golden couple, and they looked classically glamorous in black and white. The asymmetric neckline also proved to be one of the night's biggest trends.

'Slumdog' cast looks like a 'Million' bucks

The young stars of "Slumdog Millionaire" bubble over with excitement during thier whirlwind Oscars trip, while Dev Patel and Freida Pinto reflect on their little film "with a big heart."

Penn, Winslet, 'Slumdog' nab top Oscars



'Slumdog Millionaire' took the best-picture Academy Award along with seven other Oscars. Kate Winslet won best actress for the Holocaust-themed drama 'The Reader' and Sean Penn nabbed best actor for the title role of 'Milk.'

Oscar Arrival Fashions



The Oscar Awards red carpet was packed with star power as the year's biggest names dressed to impress. ET's Mary Hart reports.

Editor's Pick - Slumdog Millionaire



Danny Boyle and Sean Penn reflected on their Oscar wins at the Governor's Ball Sunday night, while the starstruck young stars of 'Slumdog Millionaire' talked about meeting Brad and Angelina.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot



The commuter plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot until just before it went down in icy weather. Federal guidelines and the airline's own instructions suggest a pilot should not engage the autopilot when flying through ice.

Joaquin Phoenix gets a bad reception as he ignores all the fans waiting outside "The Late Show with David Letterman"




v4995, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday February 11 1009. Joaquin Phoenix gets a bad reception as he ignores all the fans waiting outside "The Late Show with David Letterman". Fans and paparazzi boo'ed as they were passed by by the bearded Joaquin who trying a new career as a rapper. His brother-in-law Casey Affleck is currently filming Joaquin's every move for a fly on the wall documentary. Video: PacificCoastNewsvideo.com UK OFFICE: +44 131 557 7760/7761 US OFFICE: 1 310 822 0419

Octuplet Grandmother Speaks



"CBS Exclusive:" Maggie Rodriguez spoke exclusively with the mother of octuplet mom Nadya Suleman about her daughter's obsession with children and how she will help pay for the new babies.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Australian wildfire death toll rises to 166



Australian wildfire death toll rises to 141

Obama calls for swift action on economy




President Barack Obama on Monday said that if Congress does not quickly pass an economic stimulus package the nation will slip into a crisis so deep that 'we may be unable to reverse' it.

SNTV - Babyfaced Brown




A look back at some old high school photos of Chris Brown

Police interview Chris Brown, celebs react




Los Angeles police say Chris Brown has turned himself in to authorities investigating an alleged felony battery involving the singer. Jordin Sparks, Busta Rhymes and Estelle respond to the incident.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Summit's global warming warning



The UN Secretary General says failure to combat climate change will destabilise many countries. Ban Ki-Moon made his comments while addressing the 'Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009' in New Delhi. He said global countries need to define their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets or risk increasing poverty levels and insecurity in many countries.

Boyle: 'Slumdog' is an affectionate term



At London's Film Critics Circle Awards 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Dev Patel and director Danny Boyle take a stand on the recent protests in India about the film's title.

Stimulus Plan's Uphill Climb



Republicans and some Democrats in the Senate are not sold by President Obama's proposed economic stimulus plan. Chip Reid reports.

Obama announces faith-based initiative



President Barack Obama says he will establish a White House office of faith-based initiatives that will show no favoritism to any religious group and closely adhere to the strict separation of church and state.

Mystery Behind Octuplets



There are many unanswered questions concerning a Calif. woman who recently gave birth to octuplets, as it is still unknown as to how this mother received fertility treatments. Hattie Kauffman reports.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Millions worldwide tuned into Super Bowl




An estimated 90 million people worldwide watched the Pittsburgh Steelers win a historic sixth Super Bowl.

Super Bowl commercials




Super Bowl commercials for the 2009 Super Bowl

MVP Holmes stars on winning drive



Just when it appeared the Arizona Cardinals would turn in a Super Bowl comeback and upset for the ages, Pittsburgh receiver Santonio Holmes rescued the Steelers, making Mike Tomlin the youngest Super Bowl winning head coach.

Steelers win Super Bowl XLIII



The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23, to win the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh's Santonio Holmes caught a touchdown pass for the game-winning score with 35 seconds remaining.

Photo shows Michael Phelps smoking bong



Olympic great Michael Phelps acknowledged "regrettable" behavior and "bad judgment" after a photo in a British newspaper Sunday showed him inhaling from a marijuana pipe.