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    Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  1. The Crowd: Seeing the light through philanthrophy

    One of the most important charitable and social organizations in Southern California held its annual confab March 28 at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena. The Luminaires' annual spring benefit supporting the renowned Doheny Eye Institute took on the theme of "Seaside Spectacular" for the 38th annual spring celebration, which attracted an important contingent of Orange County citizens helping to raise more than $100,000 for the cause. And that cause, being the restoration of sight for people suffering from all degrees of vision impairment, including blindness, is surely one of the most important areas of scientific research.
    One of the most important charitable and social organizations in Southern California held its annual confab March 28 at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena. The Luminaires' annual spring benefit supporting the renowned Doheny Eye Institute took on...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Fashion Shows, Entertainment Events, Entertainment

    2. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Leonhard Euler, math genius, gets a Google Doodle

    Leonhard Euler, a Swiss mathematician who continued to work on complex equations from memory even after he went blind, is honored in Monday's Google Doodle on the 306th anniversary of his birth.
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    Leonhard Euler, a Swiss mathematician who continued to work on complex equations from memory even after he went blind, is honored in Monday's Google Doodle on the 306th anniversary of his birth. Euler, who wrote nearly 900 books over the course of his...

    Tags: Mathematics, Google Inc., Russia, Saint Petersberg (Russia), Science and Technology

    3. Apr 19, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. The eyes have it

    We were on the hunt for the miracle: The mascara breakthrough that at long last would give us the most beautiful eyes in all the land.
    We were on the hunt for the miracle: The mascara breakthrough that at long last would give us the most beautiful eyes in all the land. Would it be L'Oreal's Voluminous that claims "up to 12x more impact instantly"? How about Benefit's They're Real!...
    4. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| RedEye

  4. Risk jockeys

    Jockey Brandon Meier glances at a race program and doesn't blink at the prospect of riding the beast that had recently buried its hooves into his chest.
    For RedEye
    Jockey Brandon Meier glances at a race program and doesn't blink at the prospect of riding the beast that had recently buried its hooves into his chest. The last time Meier rode Bedroom Eyes was two weeks ago, when the racehorse clipped heels with...

    Tags: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Triple Crown, Concussion, X Games, Personal Service

    5. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Loophole may cause release of 86-year-old murder suspect

    A Los Angeles Superior Court judge is expected Wednesday morning to decide whether an 86-year-old murder defendant should be released from custody and into the care of his son.
    A Los Angeles Superior Court judge is expected Wednesday morning to decide whether an 86-year-old murder defendant should be released from custody and into the care of his son. Nattie Kennebrew, who is legally blind, in a wheelchair and suffers from...

    Tags: Prosecution, Defendants, Shootings, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice

    6. Mar 8, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  6. Mount Dora Center for the Arts hosts traveling exhibit of art meant to be touched

    MOUNT DORA — Here's a first — you're supposed to touch the art in the new exhibit at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
    MOUNT DORA — Here's a first — you're supposed to touch the art in the new exhibit at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. In "See It My Way — Sight Unseen," which opens at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, a traveling...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Arts, Trips and Vacations, Travel

    7. Mar 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Dancer denies ordering use of acid in attack on Bolshoi director

    MOSCOW -- Burning the Bolshoi Ballet artistic director's face with acid was not part of the plan, the top dancer arrested for allegedly masterminding the attack told a Russian court Thursday.
    MOSCOW -- Burning the Bolshoi Ballet artistic director's face with acid was not part of the plan, the top dancer arrested for allegedly masterminding the attack told a Russian court Thursday. Pavel Dmitrichenko, 29, admitted to organizing the attack but...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Dance, Moscow (Russia), Entertainment Events, Entertainment

    8. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Judge says 86-year-old murder suspect must remain in custody

    A judge refused to dismiss the case against an 86-year-old murder defendant Wednesday morning and ordered county officials to devise a plan to care for the suspect while protecting public safety.
    A judge refused to dismiss the case against an 86-year-old murder defendant Wednesday morning and ordered county officials to devise a plan to care for the suspect while protecting public safety. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Norman Shapiro...

    Tags: Prosecution, Justice System, Mental Health, Alzheimer's Disease, Defendants

    9. Apr 10, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Report: Sighted babies born to blind moms have better vision

    A study shows that babies born to blind moms may have higher levels of visual attention and memory than babies born to sighted moms.
    Orlando Sentinel
    A new report indicates that babies who are born to blind mothers have a higher level of visual attention than their counterparts born to sighted mothers, according to a LiveScience report. The study, originally published in the journal Proceedings of...
    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Want to make work better? Bring a dog

    <strong><a href=&quot;http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-scene,0,5904857.special"><img src="http://extras.baltimoresun.com/2012_images/scene/scene-link.gif" alt="Featured in Scene" border="0" height="30px" width="200px" ></a></strong>Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat.
    Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat. But when...

    Tags: Google Inc., Behavioral Conditions, Rentals, Allergies, Pets

    11. Apr 5, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. 'Dancing With the Stars' lines up Jennifer Lopez-Andrea Bocelli duet

    Jennifer Lopez used to judge on &quot;American Idol." Now she's going to sing with Andrea Bocelli on "Dancing With the Stars."
    Staff writer
    Jennifer Lopez used to judge on "American Idol." Now she's going to sing with Andrea Bocelli on "Dancing With the Stars." Their duet of "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas" will be featured on the results show at 9 p.m. Tuesday on ABC. The network promised the duet...

    Tags: Dancing With the Stars (tv program), ABC (tv network), Celebrities, Dance, Mariah Carey

    12. Apr 3, 2013 |Story| AP Indiana

  12. Louisville guard Ware upbeat despite broken leg

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Injured Louisville guard Kevin Ware will travel to the Final Four on his crutches and expects to be a big presence for the Cardinals. Cleared by doctors Wednesday to accompany Louisville to Atlanta, the sophomore told The...

    Tags: Louisville Cardinals, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Ware, Broken Leg, Lucas Oil Stadium

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