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Never Mind Bono at the World Economic Forum in New York, Here's the Edge
at "The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology" in Cambridge (Jan. 11)
Real Life Rock science correspondent Steve Weinstein: "The Edge was seen
chatting with astrophysicist Sir Martin Rees following Rees's talk at the
recent 60th birthday party for Stephen Hawking at Cambridge University.
Hawking is known as the Keith Richards of theoretical physicists, and indeed
remarked to one bystander that despite his recent brush with death while
speeding in his new wheelchair, he 'wasn't lookin too good but [he] was
feelin' real well.'
"The Edge has recently been collaborating with Hawking on a bold new idea
intended to make sense of the ill-defined Euclidean path integral that plays
a central role in Hawking's 'no-boundary' proposal for the initial state of
the universe. Later in the evening, the U2 guitarist was spotted with
cosmologist Neil Turok in the VIP 'behind Hawking' area, with a rare view of
the screen on which Hawking's communications appear. The Edge reportedly
needled Turok for stealing U2's 'Unforgettable Fire'' title for his recent
paper with Khoury, Ovurt and Steinhardt on what they call 'The Ekpyrotic
("out of fire") Universe.'
"The evening concluded with a song to Hawking written by general relativity
expert Bernard Carr, and performed by Hawking's students and The Edge
(vocals, not guitar). This was the high point of the evening to that moment,
but it was eclipsed by the appearance of a Marilyn Monroe impersonator and
then the Can-Can Dancers, six women in 'Moulin Rouge' costumes displaying
what some characterized as 'a lot of leg.'"
from guest Brian T
Folklore has it that Valentine's Day is when birds start pairing up, so I though I'd mention that I saw Kestrel Falcons mating on an aerial in LIC on my way to work today.
Beats porno.
any one familiar with this cargo cult science speach ?
and this ?
RIP dave van ronk
van ronk was not known as a songwriter but he could cover the hell out of some one elses material + always with great gusto. I was always amazed by his version of "teddy bears picnic" from his songs for ageing children album.