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Who should own DNA? All of us
Most court cases involving patent law are corporate battles, with one company suing another for infringing on its intellectual property rights and, therefore, profits. Big companies fighting over big money can seem painfully irrelevant, especially when so...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Women's Health, Civil Rights, Biotechnology Industry, Justice and Rights
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TV review: Fact or fantasy, 'Da Vinci's Demons' a delight
RedEyeLeonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, polymath, visionary and free thinker--a genius who is the very definition of the term Renaissance Man. Viewers of "Da Vinci's Demons" (9 p.m. April 12, Starz; 3.5 stars out of 4) also will have to be free...Tags: Downton Abbey (tv program), Hugh Bonneville
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White House reiterates its support for cellphone unlocking. Now what?
The White House drew plaudits from Internet advocacy groups Monday for supporting a petition to make cellphone unlocking legal. But consumers shouldn't get their hopes up about being free to use cheaper foreign SIM cards overseas or selling their unlocked...Tags: U.S. Congress, PROTECT IP Act, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Marketing, Consumers
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'Genius on Hold': An inventor, his jewel thief son and Steve Jobs
Most likely you've never heard of Walter L. Shaw. But it's just as likely that his inventions have been a regular part of your life. Here are a few things Shaw invented: Call forwarding. Conference calling. Touch-tone dialing. The answering machine....
Tags: White House, Tim Cook, FBI, Apple iTunes, Bill Gates
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'The Inventor and the Tycoon' tells a story of greed and innovation
The oligarchs of modern-day Wall Street have nothing on the rascally magnates of the late 19th century during the period of western expansion that brought passenger rail through the Sierra Madre and into the gold-plated hills of Northern California. After...
Tags: Arts, Photography, Railway Transportation, New York City, Thomas Edison
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Twyla Tharp to receive lifetime achievement award at Tribeca festival
Choreographer Twyla Tharp, whose work spans ballet, modern dance, jazz and Broadway, is to receive a lifetime achievement honor during this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Tharp is scheduled to receive the honor at the annual Tribeca Disruptive Innovation...
Tags: New York City, Tribeca, Music, Entertainment, Entertainment Events
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Charter school bills get hearing today
The Senate education committee may mostly be watched this afternoon because the panel is to take up the contentious "parent trigger" bill. But the committee also is slated to vote on two charter school bills. One takes aim, in part, at the failed... -
Avid financial troubles spook Hollywood film editors
In the realm of Hollywood film editors, Avid Technology Inc., is king. But in recent weeks, some unsettling news about the company has its loyal users worried about the company's future. I came across some of these concerns while reporting a story...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Autodesk Incorporated, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Entertainment, Music Industry
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Guidebook can help communities support food, farm businesses
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments recently announced the release of a guidebook that communities statewide can use to recognize and support farm and food business collaboration and innovation. "Food Innovation Districts: An...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Marketing, Gardening, Business, Food Industry
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Imperial Valley Press recognized as Architect of Change
Staff WriterAs economic relief takes hold, El Centro businesses and the city gathered Thursday to recognize seven businesses’ positive impact in the community during the annual IMAGINE Awards. This is a challenging time, but it’s also a time of...Tags: Science and Technology, Business
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Lawmakers hear about Corning's success
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers heard the story of Corning® Gorilla® Glass and other Corning innovations first-hand Thursday as part of a House subcommittee hearing focused on boosting American manufacturing. Jim Steiner, senior vice president of...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Lee Terry, Apple iPhone
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