Archive for marzec, 2010

FDA evaluating cancer link in Parkinson’s drug (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is evaluating clinical data that may suggest Novartis AG’s Parkinson’s disease treatment Stalevo is linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. Original post:  FDA evaluating cancer link in Parkinson’s drug (Reuters)
Architecture: Plan Calls for Rebuilding Haiti Away From Port-au-Prince
A plan would redistribute large parts of Port-au-Prince’s population to cities less vulnerable to natural disasters. Excerpt from:  Architecture: Plan Calls for Rebuilding Haiti Away From Port-au-Prince
Books of The Times: Casino Crazy in Josh Axelrad’s ‘Repeat Until Rich’
A high roller, now broke, recounts his adventures as a blackjack card counter. Excerpt from:  Books of The Times: Casino Crazy in Josh Axelrad’s ‘Repeat Until Rich’
Heady Days for Hong Kong Women
Three out of four films chosen to open and close the Hong Kong International Film Festival are by local women, a high proportion for a city famous for its macho cinema. The rest is here: Heady Days for Hong Kong Women
Carol Burnett Looks Back in Her Memoir ‘This Time Together’
The comedian Carol Burnett’s show-biz memoir is about laughter, not scandals. See the original post:  Carol Burnett Looks Back in Her Memoir ‘This Time Together’
Music Review: In Revival of Verdi, a New Note of Drama
Who would have guessed that a routine revival of “La Traviata” at the Metropolitan Opera could cause such a ruckus? Read the rest here: Music Review: In Revival of Verdi, a New Note of Drama
Movie Review | ‘The Last Song’: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth in a Beach Romance
A recent high school graduate named Ronnie arrives at her father’s house on the Georgia coast and finds romance with a beach volleyball player. The rest is here:  Movie Review | ‘The Last Song’: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth in a Beach Romance
Film: New Directors/New Films Offers ‘I Am Love’
“I Am Love” stands out from the rest of the fare in the final days of the New Directors/New Films series. Excerpt from:  Film: New Directors/New Films Offers ‘I Am Love’
Movie Review | ‘The Sun Behind the Clouds’: Dalai Lama’s Dance With China and His Tibetan Flock
Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam’s documentary shows the Dalai Lama’s delicate dance with both China and his own impatient Tibetan flock. Read more from the original source:  Movie Review | ‘The Sun Behind the Clouds’: Dalai Lama’s Dance With China and His Tibetan Flock
Music Review: Delorean’s Synthy, Dancey Club Sound at Mercury Lounge
The Barcelona band Delorean brought its after-hours vibe to the Mercury Lounge on Monday. The rest is here: Music Review: Delorean’s Synthy, Dancey Club Sound at Mercury Lounge