I never thought I was in Venice or at the Met, but the vibrancy and professionalism of the production and the performers far surpassed what I’d expected to hear–especially in a college dining hall.
Author: Anita M. Harris
Bob Langer: inspiration for job seekers
In a recent talk, MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer described the difficulties he faced in his early career. For job hunters out there the message is simple but profound. Believe in yourself and your ideas, treat people kindly, and keep on going.
Great talk, Bob. Once again, bravo.
Look back, move forward
In his 3-05-09 post “Probe the Past to Protect the Future,” Washington DC business-advocate-re-turned investigative journalist Andrew Kreig says it’s “nonsense”for the country to look forward without addressing the “wrongs” of the recent past “nonsense”….I’m not anxious to delve back into the murky recent past. By temperament, like Obama, I would rather let it all go. But as George Santayana said, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” I don’t relish the possibility of investigations, indictments or imprisonments. But I do think it’s important to find out why things went so wrong in hopes that we never have to go through times like those–or these–again.
Non-invasive test predicts risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A meta-analysis and four additional studies published in the March 2009 Heart Rhythm journal show clearly that Cambridge Heart’s non-invasive MTWA test can accurately predicts the risk of sudden cardiac arrest–the leading killer in the US.
Scientia Advisors launches life science "knowledge network"
ScientiaNET, Scientia Advisors’ new knowledge network, now 10 thousand strong, is accepting new member/experts and clients for life science consultation, surveys, and opinions.
Shepard Fairey Revisited Again
On closer inspection, it becomes clear that Fairey has greatly transformed the photo, which he uses in a provocative interchange with the colors, images, slogans, stencils, newspaper clippings and other elements typical of (and original to) his work.
Heads and Tales Review
If Heide Hatry’s provocative photographic show—Heads and Tales–at the Peirre Menard Gallery, (10 Arrow St. in Cambridge) is meant to shock: it does.
No Valentine for Microsoft
Much as I appreciated the companionship on Valentine’s night, the relationship is just not working out. It’s hard to break up with Microsoft…but, clearly, it’s something I have to do.
