A new documentary about writer George Plimpton uses its subject’s own voice to tell the story of his career as a path-breaking “participatory journalist” and longtime editor of the Paris Review. The film also uses the voices of Plimpton’s friends and colleagues to defend him against the charge of dilettantism that dogged him throughout his [...]
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Documentary Shows George Plimpton’s Best Story Was His Own
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3D printer shows surgeons secrets of strange hearts
By admin on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Comments Off
The first 3D-printed copies of real human hearts will help surgeons prepare to work on the problems of the originals New Scientist – Online news
Read More...On Sunday News Shows, Obama Official Plays Defense
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White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Republicans are trying to make political hay with the scandals. News
Read More...Dark clouds hang over air shows after budget cuts
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BRUNSWICK, Maine — Patty Wagstaff is a Hollywood stunt pilot, three-time U.S. aerobatic champion, inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame and favorite on the air show circuit. One of her tricked-out planes is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. But this weekend, she’s grounded. Federal budget cuts that eliminated [...]
Read More...Farm Belt’s Boom Shows Signs of Slowing
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The rise in prices for agricultural land is slowing somewhat in parts of the U.S. Farm Belt, new reports showed, signaling a boom in land values might be moderating, as commodity prices cool. WSJ.com: Economy
Read More...Amex Small Business Monitor Shows Small Business Owners Are Committed…
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The April American Express Small Business Monitor survey shows that small business owners really do put their money where their mouth, or business, is located. 96 percent of those surveyed said that… (PRWeb May 14, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10721531.htm Business: Economy
Read More...As Preakness 2013 arrives, infield shows identity shift from drink-a-thon to music festival
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May 11: Preakness Pier Kickoff Party with Phil Vassar at Pier Six Get your “preak” on at the pier with food trucks and a performance by country artist Phil Vassar. Music News
Read More...IRS Targeted Additional Conservative Groups, Probe Shows
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Groups that focused on issues like government spending, taxes and making America “a better place to live” were given extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status, investigators have found. That’s in addition to the “tea party” and “patriot” groups the IRS has apologized for singling out. Politics
Read More...QB Ryan Nassib shows poise in workouts with Giants (Yahoo! Sports)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Nassib hasn’t been anywhere close to perfect in his first few days on the field as the New York Giants’ quarterback of the future. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Read More...QB Ryan Nassib shows poise in workouts with Giants (Yahoo! Sports)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Nassib hasn’t been anywhere close to perfect in his first few days on the field as the New York Giants’ quarterback of the future. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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