1. "Ebert Gets Gothamed": S.T. VanAirsdale reports on Rog's fête this evening. Many great links herein.

["For some unknown reason the good people at IFP didn't invite me back to the Gotham Awards this year, so don't look for any coverage here on Wednesday. Nevertheless, I can't help but direct you to a splendid pair of pieces—both at Movie City News—paying tribute to Roger Ebert, whom the Gothams will honor tonight with a special award recognizing his four decades of film criticism. First, a word with Ebert himself, who answered 10 questions via e-mail in advance of tonight's gala. Among them is a nice plug for one of my own favorite NYC locals:"]

["Jesus is a busy person. A woman believes she has found the image of Jesus and Mary in a pancake she was cooking for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Marilyn Smith, of Port St Lucie, Florida, decided to sell the pancake on eBay - after an earlier, cancelled sale in which the pancake reached £165 ($338)."]

["Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died Tuesday after he was shot in his Florida home by an apparent intruder, leaving the Washington Redskins in mourning for a teammate who seemed to have reordered his life since becoming a father."]

["U.S. and British researchers unveiled a 1,000-image photo mosaic of Antarctica on Tuesday that they say will change how scientists—and desktop travelers alike—will explore and learn about the icy continent at the bottom of the world."]

[""I'm Not There," an artful look at the life of singer Bob Dylan, claimed a leading five Spirit Award nominations for independent movies, including best film as Hollywood launched its annual award season on Tuesday."]

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