AstraZeneca wins first round in Teva litigation Nov 20, 2008
"It moves the supply process closer to the customer, responding to their requirements and improving the security of the product wherever it is bought," said David Smith, the company's executive vice president of operations. AstraZeneca employs 67,000 people globally around half of whom work in Europe. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Art: Once inspired by a war, now by the land Nov 10, 2008
Over the years the art center used this rocky material to shape its grounds, creating the seemingly natural hills and valleys that now are dotted with sculptures and site-specific works by artists like David Smith, Isamu Noguchi and Goldsworthy. "It's a man-made landscape, bringing gravel in and reshaping it," said David Collens, the director of Storm King. (International Herald Tribune)
TEMPO: Tang has Nebolon and Beals Nov 4, 2008
I would not be doing what I am doing without reflecting on the great 20th century sculptors, David Smith, Eduardo Chillida, Isamu Noguchi and others. My sculptures are included in private and public collections throughout the United States. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Six years and counting: the history of the Creekside project and where it stands now Nov 1, 2008
GRF President David Smith offered his evaluation of the situation at a CORG meeting held in October, where he told residents that, in his opinion, the event center would probably have to be dropped from the plans, at least temporarily. The cost breakdown he offered would have been close to 20 million with the event center; without it, we're looking at 12. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Action-Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning and American Art, 19401976 Oct 22, 2008
Action/Abstraction features more than 50 key works that were carefully chosen from major institutions and collections throughout the U.S. and abroad, including major masterpieces by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, as well as Helen Frankenthaler, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, Hans Hofmann, Jasper Johns, Lee Krasner, Norman Lewis, Barnett Newman, Ad Reinhardt, David Smith, Frank Stella and Clyfford Still. Viewed from the perspective of influential, rival art critics Clement Greenberg and... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Dordt will host Christian Educators' Convention Sep 23, 2008
This year's theme is "The Garden of His Delight," with two keynotes on this topic by Professor David Smith who also serves as director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning. The first keynote address will be delivered at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 2 in B.J. Haan Auditorium and the second at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 3. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Your favorite fall festivals? Sep 19, 2008
Here s opening night of the 2006 North Georgia State Fair, featuring David Smith, The Human Cannonball, and the Seattle Wheel, billed as the world s largest portable ferris wheel. The 2008 fair runs Sept. 18-28. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Repercussions from Conshohocken apartment fire continue Sep 11, 2008
David Smith, an information specialist with the Department of Labor and Industry, said that in order to build under NFPA 13-R, additional firewalls had to be installed within the buildings, but were not required in any specific area. "They weren't forced to put the firewalls in one area instead of another, no. Under the Fire and Panic Act, they did have to put draft stoppers in the attics, but were not required to put firewalls there," Smith said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Sculptor Bruce Beasley makes it big in Beijing Aug 6, 2008
A do-it-yourself American Constructivist of the David Smith school, he invented a process for casting massive acrylic forms in 1969, and created the first transparent bathysphere used for deep-sea study. Nine years later, NASA gave him a commendation after the globe was used to recover the remains of the Challenger astronauts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obituary: Nelda Smith Haley Jun 28, 2008
Nelda is survived by her brothers Richard Smith of Oregon, David Smith of Connecticut, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, and her children, Daniel Haley of Berlin VT and Lin Haley of Rohnert Park CA. A memorial reception was held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 at the home of Daniel Haley. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nelda's favorite local art center, Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main Street, Barre, VT, 05641. (Thomaston Express, CT)
GLAST Spacecraft Will Observe Cosmic Sources Of Gamma Rays As It Orbits Above The Earth Jun 5, 2008
"A spot in the sky spitting out gamma rays with one single energy would be a dead giveaway of dark matter," said David Smith, an associate professor of physics at UCSC. "There'd be parties everywhere if we saw something like that.". Among the main sources of gamma rays are gigantic, active black holes in the centers of galaxies. (Science Daily)
YHS art club presents: 'Paint 'till ya faint!' May 30, 2008
Daily News Photo / David Smith. Comments. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
New program turns students into ranchers May 25, 2008
David Smith s parents lost their northern Nebraska operation to the farm crisis of the 1980s. They had to build a new livestock base in the Ainsworth area. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Champions crowned aplenty at 2008 Toyota Texas Bass Classic May 8, 2008
The unique team angling competition awarded 750,000 in prize money, including 250,000 to the winning team of Kelly Jordon, Lance Vick, David Smith and David Walker. In addition, a generous donation of 250,000 was given to the Texas Parks ife Department (TPWD). (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
US honors those who fought in Spanish Civil War Apr 21, 2008
"I wasn't about to watch another country go to hell," said veteran David Smith, 92, recalling that Italy and Germany were already controlled by Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler when he left the U.S. to join the Jarama front in 1937. Although the Spanish Civil War has been enshrined in literature and art by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso, Americans who risked their lives in a conflict that prefaced World War II were never recognized in their home country. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Grace & tension Apr 15, 2008
Gallagher's influences include Stephen De Staebler, Manuel Neri, Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) and David Smith (1906-1965). Kizziar, who has watched his friend's work grow in stature, says he believes that "Dennis has definitely found his own voice."In 2003, the Oakland Museum of California described his show for its Sculpture Court this way: "Dennis Gallagher expands the limits of clay to produce sculpture that embodies both timelessness and modernity."His art is included in the collections of the... (Fresno Bee)
Galt High engineering program looks to fill holes in job market Apr 10, 2008
"I just signed up for it ... and I've taken it all four years" Senior David Smith, 17, on how he got into the program. Smith will study city and regional planning in the fall at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A homecoming of sorts for Stephanie Blythe Mar 27, 2008
She gets to travel with her husband, professional wrestler-turned-actor David Smith Larsen. The couple met when Blythe was singing at the Paris Opera in Verdi's "Falstaff." She had the plum part of Dame Quickly and he a brief appearance as the innkeeper. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Outdoors Notebook: Access assured on stretch of Elk Creek Jan 27, 2008
Contact David Smith at 814-938-8397 or. Clean water grants available. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Making the Most of Henry Moore Jan 5, 2008
Artists like Anthony Caro, Moore's onetime studio assistant, started producing steel assemblage sculpture indebted to David Smith, blunt, sharp-edged work that made Moore's Madonnas look corny. The Minimalists rejected the references to nature and the body that were intrinsic to Moore's work. (Time.com)
Road Commission made '07 headlines Dec 28, 2007
The county board adopted a farmland preservation ordinance and made the emergency management/homeland security department fulltime under David Smith of Branch County. Commissioners approved reorganization of the treasurer's, information systems and administrator's offices. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
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Besides its attention to the Road Commission, the county board adopted a farmland preservation ordinance and made the emergency management/homeland security department fulltime under David Smith of Branch County. Commissioners approved reorganizations of the treasurer's, information systems and administrator's offices. (Dowagiac News, MI)
News in brief Dec 9, 2007
Sunday December 9, 2007. Catholic MPs to rebel against embryo laws. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
For the record Dec 5, 2007
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a review of the art exhibit "Don't Look" at the Davis Museum and Cultural Center at Wellesley College in Sunday's Arts & Entertainment section incorrectly stated that artist Kiki Smith is the daughter of sculptor David Smith. Correction: Because of a reporting error, it was misstated that Boston College was the only private school in the top 15 of the Bowl Championship Series rankings in a column in Saturday's Sports section. (Boston Globe)
'Blockbuster' exhibit sets records before it opens Nov 19, 2007
David Smith, the Museum of Natural History's acting co-director, along with Zhe-Xi Luo, said it is the only exhibit in the world to show dinosaurs with the plants and animals that lived at the same time. Pages: 1. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Review: Louise Nevelson's found at the de Young Nov 8, 2007
The essayists in the exhibition catalog explain Nevelson's use of wood as a pointed rejection of the welded steel preferred by contemporaries such as David Smith (1906-1965), Herbert Ferber (1906-1991) and Richard Stankiewicz (1923-1983). The commentators associate her preference for wood with her determination to define herself as a female artist, which brings up another reason why a Nevelson survey makes sense now. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gene Watson Gets Extra Star Power for In a Perfect World Oct 24, 2007
" What made the deal even sweeter was that Rowan agreed to use many of the veteran studio musicians Watson was accustomed to recording with, among them pianist Hargus "Pig" Robbins, steel player Sonny Garrish, acoustic guitarist Bobby All and bassist David Smith. The other players were no slouches, either: Shannon Forrest and John Gardner on drums, Aubrey Haynie on fiddle and mandolin, Greg Galbraith on electric guitar and Rowan, himself, on various guitars and organs. "It seems like everything... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Built to impress: $600K+ homes feature latest in architecture, design Oct 23, 2007
Built by David Smith Builder Inc., Dynasty was furnished by Ross Furniture and designed by Angel Brenemen, who chose darker fabrics and accessories with Asian and African influences to create an exotic look ... Builder David Smith says many homes are being built with kitchen keeping areas that generally feature a sofa, chairs and TV next to the dining area. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Britain's trillion-page mountain stacks up Oct 14, 2007
David Smith, technology correspondentSunday October 14, 2007. The latest threat to the planet is not plastic bags or tin cans - it's the annual waste mountain of a trillion sheets of paper churned out by office printers only to be binned within hours, a study has found. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Teacher group aims to improve student work Oct 11, 2007
The Professional Learning Community established at Lansing Middle School is working to improve individual and collective student results in state assessments and classroom work, according to math instructor David Smith. Smith presented information about the PLC to members of the Lansing Board of Education on Monday. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Great photos, a pity they were not his Sep 16, 2007
David Smith in New YorkSunday September 16, 2007. The iconic image of the young John F Kennedy Jr saluting the coffin of his assassinated father reappeared on television and in newspapers last month, accompanying obituaries for Joe O'Donnell that lauded him as one of the greats of American photojournalism. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
CNW Daybook for Thursday, August 2, 2007 Aug 2, 2007
237; Susan Noonan, Investor Relations - U.S., The SAN Group, LLC, (212) 966-3650; Judith Sylk-Siegel, Media Contact, Rx Communications Group, (917) 322-2164 URL: TIME: 08:30 Eastern EVENT: MDC PARTNERS CONFERENCE CALL PHONE NO.: (416) 644-3421 or 1-800-594-3790 CONTACT: Donna Granato, Director, Finance tor Relations, (646) 429-1809 URL: TIME: 09:00 Eastern EVENT: PIZZA PIZZA REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER PHONE NO.: (416) 642-5212 or 1-866-321-6651 CONTACT: Daniel Vukovich, Chief... (Canada Newswire)
Free Love: Was There A Price To Pay? Jun 26, 2007
"There was a lot of drug use, group sex, communal sex," says Dr. David Smith, who founded the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic with $500 of his own money. "It would be an understatement to say there was a spike in STDs. That's like saying a hurricane is a strong wind.". (NBC 11, CA)
San Francisco tries to bring back that lovin' feeling Jun 25, 2007
David Smith, who co-founded the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic in 1967 to serve the unwashed masses who descended on San Francisco that summer, would like to think the Summer of Love anniversary is generating such widespread attention this year because of the parallels between now and America four decades ago when the nation was embroiled in an unpopular war and the harm humans were causing to the global environment pricked the public's consciousness. "I'm 68, and sometimes I remember '67 better... (North County Times)
SUMMER OF LOVE: 40 YEARS LATERThe party gets out of hand May 23, 2007
" As many as 100,000 youths were said to be coming for the Summer of Love as soon as the school year was over. As early as Easter, the streets of the city started to fill up with kids from all across the country. But they didn't turn out to be the literate beatniks and poetic artists who had come out earlier. These kids were squalid, ragged castoffs and, as they crowded the sidewalks of Haight Street night and day, they came to be known as street people. Dr. David Smith: People started coming... (San Francisco Chronicle)
All the world is his gallery May 13, 2007
David Smith Sunday May 13, 2007. Viewers of last night's Channel 4 documentary, Antony Gormley: Making Space, did not see the sculptor's potential 'Rosebud' moment, that missing piece in a life's jigsaw. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sweet Leaf taking aim at Houston tastebuds Apr 23, 2007
Clayton Christopher (left) and David Smith of Sweet Leaf Tea: Sipping on new promotions ... "We need to get it past consumers' lips. Taste is our biggest selling point," says David Smith, Sweet Leaf Tea's co-founder and vice president of sales. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Brewing up more business Apr 16, 2007
"We need to get it past consumers' lips. Taste is our biggest selling point," says David Smith, Sweet Leaf Tea's co-founder and vice president of sales. "Radio and billboard signs do not create the same impression. Getting people to try it is much more valuable to us.". (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Sweet Leaf aims for taste buds Apr 16, 2007
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David Smith on the break-up Apr 15, 2007
Just a fortnight ago the talk was of marriage and Kate Middleton as a future Queen. Now, with the royal romance over, what next for Prince William. (Guardian Unlimited)
Read Indepth Article Mar 16, 2007
(Some may recognize a similar trend in the work of famous sculptor David Smith, who passed away in 1965. He also did an array of complex works whose style changed to geometry later in life. (AbsoluteArts.com)
A Vivid Account Mar 3, 2007
REVIEW / SFMOMA exhibition demonstrates how large Picasso loomed over American art. " It sends the visitor away with a sense of every modern artwork as the product of many minds, however many hands may have formed it. Picasso and American Art: Paintings, sculpture and works on paper. Through May 28. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St., San Francisco. (415) 357-4000, . E-mail Kenneth Baker at . This article appeared on page E - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromColma Buick... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cleanup Marks Iorio's 1st Term Feb 25, 2007
" Iorio As Mayor Iorio's staff says she is cranking by 6:30 a.m., often sending e-mail. Her official calendar brims with appointments, usually starting at 8 a.m. She meets regularly with administrators and government officials and attends ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and speeches. Several evenings a week she appears at neighborhood meetings, dines with some of the area's most powerful people, gives speeches and attends receptions. Her Saturdays can be booked with three or four appointments:... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
CNW Group Daybook for Thursday, February 22, 2007 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL Feb 22, 2007
(403) 319-6878 URL: TIME: 14:00 Eastern EVENT: CONFERENCE CALL - AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED RELEASES ITS YEAR END 2006 RESULTS INTERNET: PHONE NO.: (416) 644-3415 or 1-800-732-9307 CONTACT: David Smith, Vice-President, Investor Relations, (416) 947-1212 URL: TIME: 15:00 Eastern EVENT: TD BANK Q1 CONFERENCE CALL INTERNET: PHONE NO.: (416) 644-3419 or 1-800-731-6941 CONTACT: Simon Townsend, Communications, (416) 944-7161 URL: TIME: 15:30 Pacific EVENT: ABITIBI-CONSOLIDATED PRESENTS AT THE CIBC... (Canada Newswire)
Entries Sought for Annual Mayfaire Art Show Feb 21, 2007
Also included in the production are David Smith as the assistant director, Kathy Hansen-Smith as the stage manager and Misty Daugherty on the crew. The production will run March 16-25. (The Ledger)
Obituaries, Feb. 3, 2007 Feb 10, 2007
David Smith, Baldwyn ... David SmithBALDWYN - David Lamar Smith, 40, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at the North Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Picasso's Influence On American Artists Jan 22, 2007
But plenty of artists were moved to expand on Picasso's themes, especially after seeing his 1927 painting "The Studio." Works by Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner and David Smith all on display at the Whitney show how American artists were 00004000 taking steps forward ... "And if you look at the David Smith sculpture, they are the same kind of balls or ball bearings at the bottom.". (CBS News)
He's spent 50 years giving to the arts Jan 14, 2007
The galleria is a central part of the MFA's I.M. Pei West Wing and contains works by Jonathan Borofsky, Jenny Holzer, David Smith, and other contemporary artists. "Julian 'Julie' Cohen is a great benefactor of the MFA, meaning he has given in his lifetime over $2.5 million," says Anne Cowie, senior development officer/associate campaign director of the MFA. Cohen made an additional gift to the MFA in 2006, but the museum would not disclose that figure. (Boston Globe -- Business)
