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...going from reading our genetic code to the ability to write it.' CRAIG VENTER, U.S. genetic researcher, on news that his team was preparing to announce the creation of the world's first synthetic chromosome, a stepping stone to creating artificial life...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

...support charities. Undoubtedly, one way to make a difference is to give away money wisely. Since our spending habits are shaped by the legal environment, it would be a monumental mistake to discourage giving to a selected group of not-for-profit organizations through targeted changes in the tax code...

Author: By Jan Zilinsky | Title: Is Harvard good for society? | 10/10/2007 | See Source »

...word “endowment” happen to appear in the same sentence. If you do believe universities are drowning in dollars, please, keep the checkbook in your pocket. But we like our financial aid, so don’t lobby for harmful adjustments to the tax code...

Author: By Jan Zilinsky | Title: Is Harvard good for society? | 10/10/2007 | See Source »

...perfect fit. Apple is famously secretive, surprising the market with its new products, while Nike usually informs retailers of its plans six months in advance. In this case, Nike acquiesced to the Apple way, putting Nike Plus on sale just 50days after announcing it. The project carried code names: Nike, the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, was Victoria North, and Apple was Victoria South...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cool Runnings | 10/4/2007 | See Source »

...hits in several genres: violent action (300), raunchy humor (Superbad) and lurid horror (the Saw franchise). PG-13 has become the money rating. It's the one given to mainstream action movies and comedies, and it accounts for seven of this year's 10 top hits. As the ratings code has gotten more liberal, so has the audience's fondness for movies with stricter ratings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: When Sex Doesn't Sell | 10/4/2007 | See Source »

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