Baby Boy, the partially-sighted poodle who appears in “Behind the Candelabra,” has been named the top dog of the Cannes Film Festival as winner of the Palm Dog award. Judged by film critics, the prize is not an official part of the festival, but is independently-awarded like other prizes such as the Queer Palm. In… [...]
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Cannes Palm Dog Award Goes to Liberace’s Blind Poodle
By admin on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 | Comments Off
Being Blind To Financial Need: Is It Worth It?
By admin on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Comments Off
Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa’s Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions. Economy
Read More...Stem-cell treatment restores sight to blind man
By admin on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 | Comments Off
A man blinded by the degeneration of his retinal cells can see well enough to get a driver’s licence after receiving a stem-cell transplant New Scientist – Online news
Read More...App helps blind photographers take the perfect snap
By admin on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 | Comments Off
A smartphone app uses face detection and a voice feature to let users take a photo without having to see the subject New Scientist – Online news
Read More...On the trail of bluesman Blind Blake in Milwaukee
By admin on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 | Comments Off
For years, no one knew what became of legendary and influential bluesman Blind Blake . Music News
Read More...Consumers ‘Flying Blind’ When Purchasing Dietary Supplements, Expert Says
By admin on Monday, April 15th, 2013 | Comments Off
Dietary supplements spiked with pharmaceutical drugs often remain on the market, even when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified these products as tainted, a new study suggests. Science News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Babies of Blind Moms Excel in Vision Tests
By admin on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 | Comments Off
Babies born to blind mothers have better visual attention and memory than their counterparts with seeing parents, new research suggests. Science News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Blind Melon Time (Full Version) – intimate & Interactive
By admin on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 | 21 Comments
Blind Melon September 12, 1995 MuchMusic Intimate & Interactive Toronto, Ontario, Canada Blind Melon: Shannon Hoon – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Kazoo Rogers Stevens – Guitars, Piano Christopher Thorn – Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo, Accordion Glen Graham – Drums Brad Smith – Bass, Vocals, Maracas Appearing with Blind Melon: Mike Kelsey – Percussion, Flute Miles Tackett – [...]
Read More...Visionary Tech: Eye Implant Restores Some Sight in Blind
By admin on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 | Comments Off
Using light-sensitive microchips implanted in the inner surface of the eye, scientists are continuing to restore some vision to blind patients — for instance, helping them recognize facial expressions such as smiles. Science News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Sandra Bullock was at Super Bowl to support Blind Side family
By admin on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 | Comments Off
When Sandra Bullock attended the Super Bowl on Sunday, she had a personal stake in rooting for the Baltimore Ravens. NFL Football News
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