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Hedy Lamarr: The Other Side of the Screen Siren |
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Old Hollywood screen siren Hedy Lamarr is trending thanks to a new biography that reveals details about her lesser known role as an inventor of technology that paved the way for wireless communication.
Lamarr became an MGM staple in the late 30s and 40s, appearing in Algiers and White Cargo, but she was best known for her provocative role in the 1933 Czech film Ecstasy, in which she appeared nude and performed an on-screen orgasm.
In his new book, Hedy?s Folly, author Richard Rhodes explains how Lamarr, along with musical composer George Antheil, invented a device during World War II that created a frequency-hopping radio signal that could evade enemy jamming used to send torpedoes off course. Lamarr's invention became the basis for the technology underlying Wi-Fi, GPS, and certain cordless and wireless phones.
Date: 2012-11-03 15:32:02 |
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Warrior (2011) - Official Trailer [HD] |
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Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton duke it out as brothers in this upcoming fight drama.Title: Warrior
Release Date: September 9th, 2011
Genre: Action and Adventure, Drama
Official Site: http://warriorfilm.com
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Cast: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Jennifer Morrison, Nick Nolte
Writers: Gavin O'Connor , Anthony Tambakis , Cliff Dorfman
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The youngest son (Tom Hardy) of an alcoholic former boxer (Nick Nolte) returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament -- a path that puts the fighter on a collision corner with his older brother (Joel Edgerton).
Date: 2011-04-09 16:26:21 |
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Just Dance - Newsies the Musical - World Premiere Sneak Peek |
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DanceOn gets a sneak peek at the world premiere of Newsies the Musical before it opens at the Paper Mill Playhouse on September 25, 2011. Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast; Sister Act; The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the 1992 live-action Disney feature film musical. Newsies will be directed at Paper Mill Playhouse by Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun (The Will Rogers Follies; Brooklyn: The Musical; Grey Gardens). Tony® nominated Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific; Altar Boy; Silence: The Musical) serves as choreographer.
Date: 2011-09-16 02:03:24 |
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Facebook Equality Logo Explained |
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Chicago Tribune social media editor Scott Kleinberg explains why people are changing their Facebook photo in support of gay marriage.
Date: 2013-03-28 18:56:19 |
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To infinity and beyond |
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Daredevil Swiss pilot Yves "Fusionman" Rossy shows off his birdman skills. His new book "Yves Rossy: homme volant" (flying man), recounts his flying exploits over the past ten years. Simon Bradley reports.
Date: 2011-05-30 16:06:43 |
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See the Truth: Save the Oceans |
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Overfishing and more: SEA THE TRUTH -- In 2048 The Oceans Will Be Empty!
Sea the Truth is based on numerous scientific publications that examine the problems of seas and oceans. Below follows an overview of the themes addressed in the film and a brief explanation.
DEEP TROUBLE: WHALE MORTALITY CAUSED BY OVERFISHING
According to a report of the New Zealand news channel 3News sea mammals, among which whales, are dying of malnutrition. The makers claim that this is caused by overfishing. Watch the report here: http://www.3news.co.nz/Deep-Trouble-/tabid/371/articleID/169002/Default.aspx
FISHING POLICY AND QUOTA
Fishing policy around the world is destructive. Recommendations from scientists on quotas are ignored by policy makers, wealthy countries plunder the fishing territories of poor countries and bottom trawlers sow destruction all over the seafloor with their dragnets. In Europe, 88% of fish stocks have been overharvested, such as the blue fin tuna which sadly is threatened with extinction.
EFFECTS OF FISHING ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
In addition to the effect on the fish stocks, fishing also affects all other organisms in the same habitat or ecosystem. Whether the fish being harvested are predatory or prey, the balance of the ecosystem is disrupted and this can have serious consequences. The degree of disruption strongly depends on the fishing method employed.
Date: 2011-09-06 18:34:22 |
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Jetman Flyer: Swiss Pilot Yves Rossy shows off his birdman skills |
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Yves Rossy has completed his flight over the Grand Canyon. He jumped out of a helicopter at 2,440 metres (8,000 feet) and soared over the Canyon at 330 km (205 mph) for eight minutes before deploying his parachute.
"My first flight in the US is sure to be one of the most memorable experiences in my life, not only for the sheer beauty of the Grand Canyon but the honor to fly in sacred Native American lands," said Rossy.
Date: 2011-05-30 15:07:05 |
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