Tag: steven
Genetic sleuths unmask secrets of big tomatoes
"Humans began domesticating plants in the last roughly10,000 years. They had no knowledge of genetics and noknowledge of breeding, but somehow they rendered these changesgenetically on plants," Tanksley, plant...
Soderbergh's Che Guevara Epic Misses Cannes Deadline
Although it's too bad that Soder-B's double-revolutionary epic film whammy won't make it into Cannes this year, at least he'll have time to make sure it's exactly as he wants. Hope that's a good thing."It was long...
Northern Illinois University Debates Fate of Hall...
"SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Yellow police tape and wooden barricades no longer block the entrance to Northern Illinois University's Cole Hall, but it remains empty nearly two months after a gunman killed five...
Spielberg Develops UFO-Based Social Networking Site
No word yet on what such a site would be called, but with the popularity of UFOs, the paranormal and social networking in the online world, this seem, in retrospect, a no-brainer."Hollywood super producer Steven...
Porn Studio Calls on Google, Yahoo to Protect Kids
Much has been made of the porn industry driving innovation in the online space, albeit for somewhat nefarious purposes, so it's fascinating to see a high-profile industry member seeking to partner with internet...
China asks critics to 'respect facts' about Darfur
Following Steven Spielberg's public withdrawal from his Beijing Olympic advisory position yesterday, China has responded to the public criticism being levelled against the country over its involvement in the troubled...
Beatles' Guru Passes On
As Stevie Wonder once said: "Transcendental / meditation / gives you / peace of mii-iiind..." RIP Maharishi Mahesh Yogi."Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced transcendental meditation to the West and gained fame in...
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'Cloak' Could Make Objects Invisible to Sound Waves
A cloak that opens up "a hole in space and make[s] something inside...disappear from sound waves"? Amazing! Let me know when the invisibility cloak comes out."A device that prevents sound waves from reflecting off...
New Architecture examined
Artkrush takes a look at some cutting edge projects from 2007, including work from architects MVRDR, R&Sie(n), UNstudio, David Adjaye and Steven Holl. "Looking back on the new architecture of 2007, we highlight a handful of experimental projects boasting radical forms and...
Spielberg is not leaving Dreamworks, says spokesman
"DreamWorks was acquired by Paramount Pictures in 2005 for $1.6 billion. Under the deal, Spielberg and partner David Geffen agreed to stay on with Viacom through the end of 2008. But there has been persistent speculation the two principals are unhappy and may choose to leave...
Barbra Streisand backs Clinton`s White House bid
"Streisand, a longtime supporter of the New York senator's husband, former President Bill Clinton, is the latest show business luminary to back Clinton's White House run, following directors Steven Spielberg and Rob...
Mylan announces appointment of Steven G. Zylstra ...
"Mr Zylstra will manage and oversee all internal and external communications and provide communications and public relations counsel to members of Mylan's global senior management team in their various roles across the Company.
Mr Zylstra joins Mylan from the Pittsburgh...
Steven Spielberg to be honored at Golden Globes
Los Angeles (ANTARA News) - Steven Spielberg is to receive the Cecil B.
DeMille Award for his "outstanding contribution to entertainment" at
next year's Golden Globes, organizers said Wednesday.
The Hollywood Foreign...
West Clinic continues expansion into Asia with Sh...
""West Clinic and literally hundreds of health care companies have made Tennessee a center for innovation and improvement in the quality of care delivery around the world," said Governor Bredesen. "The expansion of ties between Tennessee and China in the area of health care...
Consensus science roadmap published for directing...
""The 'business as usual' energy path we are on today is not sustainable and is counter to the long-term prosperity of every nation," said Nobel Laureate Steven Chu today, co-chair of Lighting the Way and Director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
"This report stresses...
