New Yorker vs Nihonjin: Steve Reich, Nobukazu Takemura, New York

"New Yorker vs Nihonjin: Steve Reich and Nobukazu Takemura at Japan Society, March 19"The New Yorker versus Nihonjin series bring together New York and Japanese artists to discuss issues in their field and beyond at the Japan Society in New York.Next installment on Thursday,...

Iran offered to 'stop attacking' British troops for uranium deal

An upcoming BBC documentary will reveal discussions that took place in private between Iran and the UK.It was said Iran would stop attacking British troops if the UK got the West to drop objections to Iran's uranium...

Google and Yahoo Delay Ad Deal for Antitrust Review

" The deal calls for Google to place ads alongside some search results on Yahoo. “The companies have agreed to a brief delay in implementing this agreement to continue our ongoing discussions with the...

Crunch Time...Getting Ready for Web 2.0 Expo in New York

For whatever reason whenever I am getting ready (or trying to be) for a conference or an event, some things go awry.No earthquake or hurricane around here, mind you, just technical glitches.I lived through 1968 so I think I can make it through this one.On Wednesday (September...

British PM, Pakistan president meeting in London

"The meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has begun here.According to sources, British Prime Minister received President Asif Zardari on his arrival at 10 Downing Street.Both leaders will hold discussions on international,...

Small Business Owner? You must attend BiztechDay!

" I am seriously considering attending Biztechday. If you are a Small Business Owner you MUST try attending this one day learning seminar.Join BiztechDay for a day of learning, resources and networking, all focused on how to grow your business using the power of internet...

How Much is Too Much? Where is the Value in Attending Conferences?

After exploring for a while the  Consumed to Thrifty thread, I thought it could be useful to see how this applies to picking which conferences and events are worth attending, what their value proposition is. Have you felt at times like your time and money would have been...

Obama Rumors: Kathleen Sebelius for Vice President

Stay tuned to any media outlet, barber shop, beauty shop, coffee shop, bus, train, plane, or automobile. The Obama VP pick rumors are bound to grow exponentially in the coming hours."We have a credible lead that Barack Obama will be announcing Kathleen Sebelius for Vice...

Di Matteo all set for Dons role

Di Matteo scored the fastest goal ever at an FA cup final, in 11 seconds, good luck to him at MK Dons."Di Matteo all set for Dons role ...

While my Guitar Hero Gently Weeps: Beatles Coming to Games?

Guitar Hero has turned the air guitar into an art form, and with titles like Aerosmith and a rumoured Van Halen version coming out, it's no surprise the game giant has set its sights higher: The Beatles.For...

A court of no appeal:Renata Adler & Individual Writers vs. The New York Times...

An absolute "must" read for any professional writer who must face down veiled  business interests and the cult of personality. Having myself already faced jail for not revealing a source, as well as thugs trying to scare me off a corruption probe, I find myself agreeing...

Muslim denied seat near Obama

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWe have all heard of Product Placement in Movies, where a Company pays the movie industry to have an actor hold of stand near a product featured in Big Budget...

Joint Chiefs Chairman Begins Pacific Trip

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff starts Tour" HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii, May 28, 2008 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has begun a swing through the Pacific that will take him to Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Korea. After a...

Leeds to offer Howson new terms

" Leeds to offer Howson new terms Howson played 35 games for Leeds this season (Getty) Leeds United midfielder Jonny Howson is set to be offered a new contract by the...

Pakistan, Iran to ink gas pipeline deal

After years of discussion, it looks like the pipeline carryig natural gas from Iran to Pakistan and India may finally be going ahead."Pakistan and Iran on Monday resolved all issues on the Iran-Pakistan-India...

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