FDA Regulation of Tobacco; The Wikipedia Revolution; Filmweek; "Monsters vs. Aliens" Director Conrad Vernon
FDA Regulation of Tobacco
In a move that would grant mean more government control over the tobacco industry, the House Thursday voted 298 to 112 to give the Food and Drug Administration greater power to regulate harmful chemicals in tobacco products. A bill like this has been in the works since 2000, when the Supreme Court ruled that the FDA did not have the authority to regulate tobacco products. Those who oppose the bill say that an FDA stamp of approval would imply that cigarettes are safe. Experts believe the Senate vote will be much closer.
The Wikipedia Revolution
Wikipedia and its editors help the public to learn a little bit more about the topics that interest their readers. But we know very little about what's behind Wikipedia itself. In "The Wikipedia Revolution", author Andrew Lih discusses how the online encyclopedia came into being, who exactly keeps the incredible site on track and how its editors reflect the cultures and lifestyles of their countries. He also tells readers about the personality of founder Jimmy Wales and how Wikipedia has become a powerful teaching tool. Lih talks to Larry about his new book about the company that helps to give every person free access to the vast expanse of human knowledge.
Filmweek
Larry Mantle and Wade Major of boxoffice.com and DigiGods.com and Claudia Puig of USA Today discuss the week's new film releases including "Fast and Furious", "Adventureland", "Bart Got A Room", "Alien Trespass", "Sugar", "Paris 36", "Who Does She Think She Is", "American Swing" and "Z".
"Monsters vs. Aliens" Director Conrad Vernon
Dreamworks new animated, 3-D film, "Monsters vs. Aliens," grossed 59.3 million last weekend - the biggest debut of any film so far this year. "Monsters vs. Aliens" director Conrad Vernon joins Larry Mantle to talk about how the film was created, and also about its cutting-edge 3-D technology.
FDA Regulation of Tobacco
In a move that would grant mean more government control over the tobacco industry, the House Thursday voted 298 to 112 to give the Food and Drug Administration greater power to regulate harmful chemicals in tobacco products. A bill like this has been in the works since 2000, when the Supreme Court ruled that the FDA did not have the authority to regulate tobacco products. Those who oppose the bill say that an FDA stamp of approval would imply that cigarettes are safe. Experts believe the Senate vote will be much closer.
The Wikipedia Revolution
Wikipedia and its editors help the public to learn a little bit more about the topics that interest their readers. But we know very little about what's behind Wikipedia itself. In "The Wikipedia Revolution", author Andrew Lih discusses how the online encyclopedia came into being, who exactly keeps the incredible site on track and how its editors reflect the cultures and lifestyles of their countries. He also tells readers about the personality of founder Jimmy Wales and how Wikipedia has become a powerful teaching tool. Lih talks to Larry about his new book about the company that helps to give every person free access to the vast expanse of human knowledge.
Filmweek
Larry Mantle and Wade Major of boxoffice.com and DigiGods.com and Claudia Puig of USA Today discuss the week's new film releases including "Fast and Furious", "Adventureland", "Bart Got A Room", "Alien Trespass", "Sugar", "Paris 36", "Who Does She Think She Is", "American Swing" and "Z".
"Monsters vs. Aliens" Director Conrad Vernon
Dreamworks new animated, 3-D film, "Monsters vs. Aliens," grossed 59.3 million last weekend - the biggest debut of any film so far this year. "Monsters vs. Aliens" director Conrad Vernon joins Larry Mantle to talk about how the film was created, and also about its cutting-edge 3-D technology.