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HOWARD HUGHES  

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced the first 12 recipient institutions for a unique grant program to help teach science through actual research and cooperation between researchers.

For a time in the 60s, Howard Hughes was the most loved man in Las Vegas. Pumping up peoples income by 25% has a way of doing that. But his obsessions paved the way for the gangster comeback of the 70s.

The author's view of Hughes impact on Las Vegas

Terrence Malick was an acclaimed director in the 1970's who, after two movies, disappeared from the movie world for twenty years without a word of explanation.

As the film illustrates Hughes' crews striving towards perfection to meet his vision that same level of dedication and determination is matched by Scorsese's crew in the creation of this film.

"I vant to live in Iowa!" might have ended up the catchphrase of choice behind the concept of wanting to be let alone had Greta Garbo lived in Hollywood today...

Dr. David Baker of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute successfully demonstrates his Rosetta@Home distributed process modeling technique.

Watch journalist Clifford Irving, portrayed by Richard Gere, go down in flames when he tries to sell a Howard Hughes biography based on interviews that never happened.

The poet, columnist, playwright, essayist and novelist whose name came to be associated intimately with Harlem was born James Mercer Langston Hughes on February 1, 1902 at Joplin, Missouri to James Nathaniel and Carrie Hughes.

A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s.

If you are over the age of 30 and are ever asked to name a few of your favorite "teen" movies, you are likely to mention such films as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

This marvelous resource is an invaluable collection to those with an interest in history.

"The Conqueror" has been on several "Bad Movies" lists. Its tragedy wasn't simply that it was a horrible film, but that the very making of it led to untold disaster for many of those who participated in it.

If you are an aviation buff and if you are in Oregon, the Evergreen Aviation Museum is a must see.

Media hoaxer Alan Abel has influenced everyone from Michael Moore to Andy Kaufman.

Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts that make no sense to the individual. Compulsions are unwanted impulses to act, repetitively, in an apparently senselss fashion. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Generalozed Anxiety Disorder are discussed.

A feng shui expert sees bad things for humor columnist Jason Love.

Jean Harlow Biography

F for Fake is not a romantic date movie, or a film to be watched half heartedly or while sleepy. F for Fake is a portal into charlatanism, fakery, and the great larcenist who was Orson Welles.

When WWII ended soldiers returned home to find a changed society. Women became more independent. Nonetheless, the war had lasted for several years, jobs were scare and divorce rates sky rocketed.

After many near misses, one of the great producer/directors in film gets his much deserved Oscar.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a fascinating actor of our generation. His acting ability shows so much range and variability which shows how captivating and talented he is. Read on to find out a little more about Leonardo's great acting range.

Loretta Young was one of the most beautiful women to act in motion pictures. Her career spanned several decades and she became a success on both the big screen and small screen.

Movies are a visual way to tell stories. Home made films or low budget doesn't mean you can't achieve impressive visual FX for your productions.

Many times, gays and lesbians visiting and vacationing away from home do not find it to be always an easy and comfortable occasion. Many towns, cities and areas of the U.S. are not 'gay-friendly' and 'gay tolerant'...

Whether your kids' post high school choice is college, military, or workforce, support them as they learn life's most valuable lessons.

Saturday, Martin Scorsese won the DGA award for his mob drama "The Departed." The DGA award has gone to the Oscar recipient for Best Director in 52 out of the past 58 years, making it a strong predictor for a Scorsese victory at the Academy Awards later this month.

Despite the best efforts of those wishing to erase the memory of the mob's part in building Las Vegas, it was Bugsy Siegel's sales job that brought Mafia cash to Las Vegas.

Financial decisions are very important to the health of any company. So it is critical that decisions are made using the best techniques available. Cost Benefit Analysis is designed to help you make the best financial decisions possible.

The Hollywood actors featured on this list have careers that spans one or more decades. They are respectfully referred to as the Bronze to the Golden Elite actors whose careers span over three decades and the Silver level actors whose careers span over two or more decades.

Three of my favorite movies of Leonardo DiCaprio

Looking for a great spot to eat a little Thanksgiving dinner out on the town in Vegas? Well, Las Vegas is full of great restaurants. You find something awesome to eat 24 hours a day.

Spoiled by their upbringing with no idea what wild life is really like, four animals from New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four absconding penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar, among a bunch of merry lemurs.

The evolution of the earliest jet powered airliners, and some failures
As well as the transition of the airlines and airports to support this
new form of air travel

Mention the name Preston Sturges to anyone under the age of thirty and ask them who he is you are likely to get a wide variety of responses such as hockey player, U.S. Senator, NASCAR race driver and so on.

Highlighting the development of the "Land Plane" capable of operating airport to airport, as opposed to the familiar Flying Boats of the time. The onset of World War II and the contribution of the
Civil Airliner/Transport to the effort.

Some basic information on what causes obsessive compulsive disorder.

The new science of bioengineering has already created many marvels. These include food plants that are resistant to insects, thus needing less toxic pesticides, rice that helps cure river blindness, crops with yields hitherto unimaginable in nature.

Some of the most renowned movies have been nominated for a best picture Oscar only to lose out to another feature film. What are some of them?

If you like to cook Southern favorites at home, then you are probably familiar with the name of Miss Edna Lewis. Miss Lewis used her cooking talents to become "one of the best cooks in America"! Read about her interesting life today!

Aviator lives up to the hype and deserves it academy awards

Steve Wynn has done more to influence Las Vegas than anyone else in its history

The Chinese astrological system is based on the year of birth, not the month. Studying this ancient form can lead to self-discovery. Here are some essential facts and information on Chinese zodiac signs, highlighting the first six.

Horror movies have continued to disapoint and befuddle viewers and there seems no end in site. Hopefully someone will get back to some good old fashioned filmaking and make some great movies.

Now known as the southern part of Dallas, Texas, Oak Cliff offers upscale historical neighborhoods among rolling hills and scenic views.

Who remembers what film won the Oscar in 1933? It was a Western, Cimarron. But ask if anyone has heard of King Kong, everyone says...sure! Tom Weaver, interviewer extraordinaire, brings together 20 genre greats for sci fi and horror reminiscences.

I'm looking to get more help in dealing with my Asperger's Syndrome, or a very mild case of autism. It may be very mild, but it still exists and has controlled my actions and personality throughout my life.

Unfaithfully Yours is enjoyable, though a tad unusual because it mixes elements of different genres, such as black comedy, film noir, slapstick and romance, creating a strange amalgamation.

This is guaranteed to help you find your true soul-mate and make them fall in love with you within the next eleven days.