March 1, 2009
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Within the next couple of years, "we'll start seeing the benefits of nanotechnology in health care," Dr. Paras N. Prasad says. The University of Buffalo prof will present his big, small vision in the keynote at the sixth annual International Conference on Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology, discussing next-generation medical imaging, cancer therapies delivered via nanoparticles, and gene therapy. But in-vitro diagnosis, a noninvasive method to detect disease early -- doctors aren't looking for tumors, for example, but for changes in individual cells -- holds the most near-term promise. Prasad is already working with the Centers for Disease Control and seeking partners to invest. "We're a small community," he says. "We need to work together." -- David Lidsky
Wed, March 04
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NanoMed
Berlin
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March 1, 2009
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If the sneaker fits…buy it! Thirty vendors with the season’s hottest shoes and apparel will be at Sneaker Con. The event, which kicks off Sunday, promises a selection of rare Nikes and “never before seen” Air Jordans, as well as grooves from DJs Complex and IXL. For an admission fee of $10, you can buy, sell or trade, which means you might just be walking home in someone else’s shoes. -- AB
Sun, Mar 1
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Sneaker Con
New York City
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March 1, 2009
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The French capital's prêt-à-porter week may be a magnet for snooty
designers and buyers with wallets the size of Vuitton trunks. But
cities with less history as hubs of couture have tried lately to grab some glamour
by staging their own fashion weeks. In March alone, there will be
dozens, including Dubai; Mumbai; Delhi; Kiev; Toronto; Miami; Montreal;
Melbourne; Aspen, Colorado; Charleston, South Carolina; Palm Desert,
California; and Dunedin (that's the second-largest city on the South
Island of New Zealand). Fashionistas bound to the traditional
NYC-Paris-Milan catwalk circuit may sneer, but the shows highlight
local talent, raise designers' regional profiles, and "boost the local
economy," says Valerie Steele, director of the Fashion Institute of
Technology museum in New York. "They also add to a city's cultural
identity, because fashion is seen as art -- as well as a business." -- Theunis Bates
Thu, March 05
Sashay
Paris Fashion Week
Paris
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March 1, 2009
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We'd like to think that Britney Spears was shockingly self-aware
when she named her latest album Circus. Her recent antics clearly
haven't alienated her fans -- the album went gold in just a week -- and
now Spears is taking her show on the road. The Circus Starring Britney
Spears is her first tour in five years. She's really getting into the
three-ring thing: Think contortionists, lions, and choreography by Wade
Robson. On second thought, maybe someone's messing with Brit. (Again!)
When presale tickets went on sale in December for her Oakland show,
someone clever chose the password: funambulist. That's right. Tightrope
walker. -- Sara D. Anderson
Tue, March 03
Lip-Synch
Britney Spears's Circus Tour Begins
New Orleans
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March 1, 2009
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With worldwide auto sales stuck in reverse, the
organizers of the 79th International Motor Show are wondering whether
the next big thing might in fact come from a small company. This year,
they'll devote an entire exhibition hall to electric and alternative
power. The "Green Pavilion" isn't just for major automakers -- it also
promises "an equal opportunity" for "startup specialists" to showcase
their earth-loving technologies. In rosier times, we might hail that as
a daring and surprisingly broad-minded move. These days, you can just
file it under "whatever works." -- Brendan J. Collins
Thu, March 05
Drive
79th Geneva International Motor Show
Geneva
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February 26, 2009
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We all know MBAs love to network, and here’s yet another chance for business school students to hobnob with top-level executives, this time in media, sports and entertainment. Jeff Zucker, president and CEO of NBC Universal, and Joe Uva, CEO of Univision Communications, will give keynote addresses, and panels will cover issues ranging from the economics of scripted television to startups in new media. And, of course, there’ll be a cocktail reception to top it all off. -- AB
Fri, February 27
Network
MBA Media and Entertainment Conference
New York City
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February 26, 2009
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Is it still art if it’s been copied, pasted, downloaded, sampled or
reimagined? What does Andre the Great have to do with Wikipedia? Three panelists, including street artist Shepard Fairey who created the Obama “HOPE” poster, will help answer those questions and raise new ones about the reemergence of remix culture. The discussion could turn interesting – particularly in light of recent allegations that Fairey’s “HOPE” poster looks a bit too much like an Associated Press photograph. -- AB
Thu, February 26
Discuss
Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
New York City
New York City
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February 25, 2009
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Ah, Vegas: the lights! The millions of sparkly, shiny, it-looks-like-it's-day-even-at-night lights! Sin City's electrical consumption means about 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, which makes it the perfect place to explore the promise of renewable energy. Sessions on green jobs and eco-driven venture capital have been added in anticipation of the new management in the White House, specifically that $150 billion investment in renewables that Barack Obama touted during his campaign. That's change the renewable-energy industry wants to believe in -- and cash in on. -- Sara D. Anderson
Wed, February 25
Charge Up
Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition
Las Vegas
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February 24, 2009
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Don’t hate the player, hate the game. And if you hate the game, change it--with some help from this three-day conference that promises to help. “Game changers” like David Plouffe, the man behind President Obama’s Web presence, Ze Frank and representatives from Twitter will be leading discussions that, organizers hope, will leave you with “a set of Aha!s.” But just in case you don’t have a Eureka moment, you can always change course and head to the beach. -- AB
Tue, February 24
Meet
We Media Conference
Miami
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February 22, 2009
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Christmas comes in February for defense contractors. Thanks to its enormous military budget, China is the biggest target for the kinds of companies that will hawk everything from battleships to bullets at this five-day fair. But as a belligerent Iran continues to spook its neighbors, sheikhs and emirs are expected to put on quite a dirham-flashing display. The Saudis, in particular, will likely be buying. According to defense bible Jane's, the kingdom is expected to grow its $38 billion military budget by more than 5% by 2010, making it the world's fastest-growing defense market after China. -- Theunis Bates
Sun, February 22
Gun It
9th International Defense Exhibition & Conference
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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