Santa Fe Institute lecture delves into field of culturomics
To borrow from the Bard, what's in a word? When and how often a word is used in literature says a lot about culture, society and trends, claim researchers who created a computer program to analyze words and phrases in millions of books.
Briefs: Modesto's State throws red-carpet gala for 'The Artist'
For a silent film, there sure has been a lot of talk generated about Academy Award-nominated film "The Artist." The folks at the State Theatre are throwing a big party and screening so Modesto viewers can see what all the buzz is about.
Christina Patterson: Madonna's got a long wait for her knight in shining armour
She's one of the most powerful women in the world. She is, in fact, at least according to Time, which is very keen on lists, one of the 25 most powerful women of the last century. She looks a million dollars, and is worth several hundred million more. But there's one thing Madonna's millions can't buy her. Yup, you've guessed it: love.
Christina Patterson: Let's turn this party in the park into something that will last
I'm sure he meant well. I'm sure, when Michael Gove suggested a little pick-me-up for the Queen and her subjects, he meant really well. I'm sure he was thinking of the moment when the Queen blinked and gulped and wiped away tears, when, in fact, for the first time ever she showed her grief in public, and that grief was for a boat.
Filmmaker Keith Beauchamp Investigates Cases of Possible Modern-day Lynchings in Investigation Discovery's THE ...
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- History relegates lynchings to the Deep South's bygone era of Civil Rights injustices, when racial intolerance spawned crimes so hateful and politically ...
Erasmus Prize 2012 Awarded to Daniel C. Dennett
AMSTERDAM, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2012 to the American philosopher Daniel C. Dennett (1942). The theme of the Erasmus Prize this ...
Investigation Discovery Explores the Depths of Depravity With New Series, "Deadly Sins"
The seven-part series launches Saturday, March 3 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.
Investigation Discovery Launches IDAddicts.com, Where Super Fans Can Get Their Fix - Warning: May Cause Dependency!
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans love Investigation Discovery to death, and they're not shy about proclaiming their addiction to true-crime programs like ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN ...
Absolute Rights Introduces the Recently Assembled Team of 8 Top Experts That Will Provide Their Expertise in the ...
Absolute Rights newly assembled broad panel of experts will continually update and inform the public on subject matters ranging from legal challenges to survival techniques, from macro-economics to the best way to buy and sell gold, and everything in between.Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 The Absolute Rights new team has been recently assembled, and is dedicated to preserving the ideals ...
Model City initiative kicked off
A new concept of creating space for community members to talk about improving their neighborhoods and local economies is underway in Holly Springs. Assisting is Future America, a non-profit organization with offices in Washington, D.C.; Memphis, Tenn.; Atlanta, Ga; and Tulsa, Okla.