The 2008 financial crisis “proved that financial markets are not self-regulating,” says political scientist Francis Fukuyama in a recent interview with the website TheBrowser : “[ Peter Wallison ] lays it all at the door of Fannie and Freddie and government intervention. It seems to me transparently designed to exonerate free markets…I like free markets…[but] that particular conclusion I just find… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Reason Magazine – Hit & Run Discovery Date : 12/03/2012 14:20 Number of articles : 2
Ridley Scott may or may not be spilling details on how Prometheus factors into the Alien franchise, but a new clip from the film sheds a few shards of light on the connection, and cleverly so: Watch Guy Pearce as Peter Weyland (CEO of Weyland Corporation, to become the future Weyland-Yutani Corp.) give a riveting TED Talk, circa 2023, promising a bright new future to the tech set. In the clip (directed by Luke Scott) Weyland touches on the Greek mythology of the fire-stealer Prometheus and the sacrifices humanity must suffer in the name of progress, hooking into Alien lore with mentions of a looming developments in lifelike “cybernetic individuals.” “We are the gods now,” he boasts, stirring the crowd. “I will settle for nothing short of greatness, or I will die trying.” Something tells me the latter might just happen (at least to Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, or Noomi Rapace) once the spaceship explosions and still-ambiguous scares start raining down on the intrepid crew of the Prometheus. On the TED Blog , Weyland’s TED Talk is described thusly: Peter Weyland has been a magnet for controversy since he announced his intent to build the first convincingly humanoid robotic system by the end of the decade. Whether challenging the ethical boundaries of medicine with nanotechnology or going toe to toe with the Vatican itself on the issue of gene-therapy sterilization, Sir Peter prides himself on his motto, “If we can, we must.” After a three year media blackout, Weyland has finally emerged to reveal where he’s heading next. Wherever that may be, we will most certainly want to follow. “Sir Peter’s” bio, meanwhile, reveals his pedigree: Sir Peter Weyland was born in Mumbai, India at the turn of the Millennium. The progeny of two brilliant parents; His mother, an Oxford Educated Professor of Comparative Mythology, his father, a self-taught software Engineer, it was clear from an early age that Sir Peter’s capabilities would only be eclipsed by his ambition to realize them. By the age of fourteen, he had already registered a dozen patents in a wide range of fields from biotech to robotics, but it would be his dynamic break-throughs in generating synthetic atmosphere above the polar ice cap that gained him worldwide recognition and spawned an empire. In less than a decade, Weyland Corporation became a worldwide leader in emerging technologies and launched the first privatized industrial mission to leave the planet Earth. “There are other worlds than this one,” Sir Peter boldly declared, “And if there is no air to breathe, we will simply have to make it.” All of the above would seem to support rumors filtered out of Hungarian press this week citing Scott as explaining Weyland’s role as connective tissue between Prometheus and the Alien films; the reports suggests that ruthless, progress-hungry capitalist Weyland is the person responsible for sending the Prometheus crew out to investigate the origin of mankind in the first place. Prometheus hits theaters on June 8. [ TED Blog ]
Adrian Grenier and Peter Glatzer talk about their company SHFT at Sundance. SHFT is a multi-media platform founded by Peter and Adrian Grenier. Their mission is to convey a more sustainable approach to the way we live through video, design, art and culture. Ford also partnered with SHFT on the lounge and highlighted their new eco friendly Ford Explorer.
Last night was another crazy episode on “Real Housewives of Atlanta”. Everyone was preparing for Kim’s baby shower which seems to be like the “super-bowl” of reality television considering this is the event where EVERYTHING goes down. Prior to the baby shower, we find out that Cynthia’s husband, Peter, has done an interview in a magazine where he basically talks badly about all of the ladies, saying that Sheree is not pretty and that he can’t stand Phadera. When Kandi and Phadera go shopping for Kim’s baby shower gift, the ladies discuss Peter’s magazine interview and Phadera’s disappointment with the way he talked about her in the article. “It’s not my fault Papa Smurf slept with everybody he ever met,” Phadera joked with Kandi about Peter, which was actually quite hilarious if I do say so myself. I suppose that this little shopping adventure foreshadows the events to come at Kim’s baby shower. When it’s finally time for Kim’s baby shower, everything looks beautiful! Nene was not invited, of course, but the show must go on without her and her antics. Phadera, who had an over the top baby shower on last year’s season, approves of Kim’s extravagant baby shower even though Kim criticized her last season for “doing the most” whens he should have just “sat in a rocking chair, opened her gifts and been done”. Everything seemed to be running smoothly at the shower until of course, Cynthia and Peter decided to show up five hours late with 20 minutes left in the party. Everyone was shocked to see Cynthia and Peter arrive especially since Nene was not invited, but according to Sheree, I guess Nene decided to let her puppy (Cynthia) off her leash for the day! As soon as Peter and Cynthia sat down at the table to join the rest of the ladies, things immediately got heated. Phadera brought up Peter’s magazine interview and Apollo jumps to his wife’s defense, turning to Peter and asking him if he has a problem with him his family. Things eventually escalate to the point where Cynthia has to escort Peter out of the venue and the police were on hand just incase anything extra popped off. Talk about your awkward ending at a baby shower!! Well, at least the cake was pretty! Do you think that Apollo and Peter were wrong for starting this argument at Kim’s baby shower?? Tweet me! @xoxoSHAR Nene: “I Told Her I’m Rich Because Guess What….I Am!”, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” [RECAP] Nene: “I Won’t Stab You In The Back, I’ll Stab You In The Chest!”, “RHOA” Episode [RECAP] Which Atlanta “Housewife” Just Landed Her Own Spin-Off Show? “Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s” Lisa Wu-Hartwell Splits From Hubby!
Hong Kong director Peter Chan has worked with Kaneshiro on “Perhaps Love”, “Warlords” as well as his latest flick, the martial arts film “Wu Xia”, and the 48-year-old director believes he has it all figured out. Chan told channelnewsasia.com that Kaneshiro is a very special sort of star whom people found naturally appealing, regardless of gender. Taiwan-born heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro is one of the biggest stars in Asia and has melted the hearts of countless movie-goers throughout the world.
Wang Lee Hom#39;s manager has also refuted media reports that claimed Shu Qi had visited Wang on July 30, and explained that Wang had spent most of that day at the recording studio. “Lee Hom stayed at home for only a short while before leaving for the recording studio that day, and did not return home that whole night,” said Wang#39;s manager. Hong Kong tabloids recently published photos that showed Hong Kong actress Shu Qi driving to Taiwan singer Wang Lee Hom#39;s Taipei apartment building o
The now-engaged couple met in 2001 while working as reporters at competing news stations in Seattle. Although they went on one date, their relationship didn#39;t get serious until they reconnected later on the East Coast. “She#39;s fantastic,” he says. “And we can#39;t wait to spend the rest of our lives together.” The couple are planning a spring wedding. No teleprompter, no problem. New York-based NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander popped the question to fellow journalist and Washingt
The now-engaged couple met in 2001 while working as reporters at competing news stations in Seattle. Although they went on one date, their relationship didn#39;t get serious until they reconnected later on the East Coast. “She#39;s fantastic,” he says. “And we can#39;t wait to spend the rest of our lives together.” The couple are planning a spring wedding. No teleprompter, no problem. New York-based NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander popped the question to fellow journalist and Washingt
“Ashley had cut-outs from magazines and pictures she’d downloaded from the Internet of rings she’d dreamed about,” says Lane, who collaborated with her before hand-making six ring options for Hebert’s suitors, Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum, to choose from when vying for the coveted final rose. “I understood what her fantasy princess ring was all about. It had to be delicate but have a presence and she wanted a central stone with diamonds on the band — a ring with a romantic feel that sparkled.”
