NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 28 April 2001
Dzimšanas diena, dzimšanas datums
Apraksts tiks pievienots drīz.
- Dzimšanas diena, dzimšanas datums
- piektdiena, 2001. gada 27. aprīlis
- Dzimšanas vieta
- Breša
- Vecums
- 24
- Zodiaks
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2001. gada 27. aprīlis bija piektdiena zem zvaigznes zīmes ♉. Tā bija 116 diena gadā. ASV prezidents bija George W. Bush.
Ja esat dzimis šajā dienā, jums ir 24 gadi. Jūsu pēdējā dzimšanas diena bija svētdiena, 2025. gada 27. aprīlis, pirms 189 dienām. Jūsu nākamā dzimšanas diena ir pirmdiena, 2026. gada 27. aprīlis pēc 175 dienām. Jūs esat dzīvojis 8 955 dienas jeb aptuveni 214 936 stundas, vai aptuveni 12 896 219 minūtes vai aptuveni 773 773 140 sekundes.
Daži cilvēki, kuri dalās šajā dzimšanas dienā:
- Frenks Abagneils (kinoaktieris, komersants, uzņēmējs, dzimis 1948. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Dženna Kolmena (aktieris, kinoaktieris, dzimis 1986. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Uliss Grānts (ceļotājs-pētnieks, politiķis, rakstnieks, valsts amatpersona, vergturis, virsnieks, dzimis 1822. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Vilems Aleksandrs (aviators, monarhs, tiesnesis, dzimis 1967. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Larry Elder (advokāts, kinorežisors, radio personība, zinātniskās literatūras rakstnieks, žurnālists, dzimis 1952. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Sallija Hokinsa (aktieris, kinoaktieris, scenārists, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1976. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lukrēcija Bordža (valdnieks, dzimis 1480. gada 18. aprīlis)
- Korijs Bukers (advokāts, politiķis, dzimis 1969. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Mērija Volstonkrafta (bērnu literatūras rakstnieks, esejists, filozofs, rakstnieks, romānu rakstnieks, tulkotājs, uzņēmējs, vēsturnieks, dzimis 1759. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Herberts Spensers (antropologs, botāniķis, ekonomists, filozofs, psihologs, rakstnieks, sociologs, žurnālists, dzimis 1820. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Casey Kasem (balss aktieris, diskžokejs, kinoaktieris, kinoproducents, mūziķis, radio personība, televīzijas aktieris, žurnālists, dzimis 1932. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Coretta Scott King (aktīvists, cilvēktiesību aktīvists, feministe, politiķis, rakstnieks, dzimis 1927. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Semjuels Morze (fiziķis, fotogrāfs, gleznotājs, izgudrotājs, rakstnieks, skulptors, universitātes profesors, dzimis 1791. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kevin McNally (aktieris, kinoaktieris, scenārists, televīzijas aktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1956. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Larss Benders (futbolists, dzimis 1989. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Anuka Emē (aktieris, kinoaktieris, dzimis 1932. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lara Guta (kalnu slēpotājs, dzimis 1991. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Svens Benders (futbolists, dzimis 1989. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Anna Chancellor (aktieris, kinoaktieris, dzimis 1965. gada 27. aprīlis)
- August Wilson (dramaturgs, dzejnieks, scenārists, dzimis 1945. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Sandy Dennis (kinoaktieris, televīzijas aktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1937. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lajošs Košuts (advokāts, ekonomists, politiķis, žurnālists, dzimis 1806. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Džordžs Džervins (basketbola treneris, basketbolists, dzimis 1952. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Mehmet Kurtuluş (aktieris, kinoaktieris, televīzijas aktieris, dzimis 1972. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Peregrine Cavendish (politiķis, zemes īpašnieks, zemnieks, dzimis 1944. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Oto (politiķis, dzimis 1848. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Teo Angelopuls (aktieris, kinokritiķis, kinoproducents, kinorežisors, scenārists, žurnālists, dzimis 1935. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Dinara Safina (tenisists, dzimis 1986. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jevgeņijs Morgunovs (aktieris, kinorežisors, teātra režisors, dzimis 1927. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Thomas Oppermann (jurists, politiķis, tiesnesis, dzimis 1954. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Darcey Bussell (baletdejotājs, bērnu literatūras rakstnieks, horeogrāfs, modele, rakstnieks, dzimis 1969. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Isaks Kvenka (futbolists, dzimis 1991. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Haruna Yukawa (komersants, dzimis 1972. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Álvaro Vázquez (futbolists, dzimis 1991. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Rodžerss Hornsbijs (beisbolists, dzimis 1896. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Vladimirs Kozlovs (džudists, kinoaktieris, profesionāls cīkstonis, televīzijas aktieris, dzimis 1979. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Chan Peng Soon (badmintonists, dzimis 1988. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Semjons Varlamovs (hokejists, dzimis 1988. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Mārtins Kelijs (futbolists, dzimis 1990. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Victoria Price (biogrāfs, rakstnieks, dzimis 1962. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Martín Berasategui (šefpavārs, dzimis 1960. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Frenks Gotčs (profesionāls cīkstonis, dzimis 1877. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ludmila Mikaël (kinoaktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1947. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Hanness Haldorsons (futbolists, kinorežisors, dzimis 1984. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Robins Bengtsons (dziedātājs, dzimis 1990. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Léa Linster (televīzijas programmas vadītājs, zinātniskās literatūras rakstnieks, šefpavārs, dzimis 1955. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Valerio Fiori (futbolists, dzimis 1969. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Norman Bel Geddes (arhitekts, dizainers, scenogrāfs, dzimis 1893. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Honatans Kastrovjeho (riteņbraucējs, dzimis 1987. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Brendans Perlīni (hokejists, dzimis 1996. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ananda Mikola (aktieris, autosportists, inženieris, dzimis 1980. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Robert Dhéry (aktieris, kinoaktieris, kinorežisors, scenārists, teātra aktieris, teātra režisors, dzimis 1921. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jozefs Hikersbergers (futbola treneris, futbolists, dzimis 1948. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Eric Hillman (beisbolists, dzimis 1966. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Frīdrihs fon Flotovs (horeogrāfs, komponists, dzimis 1812. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jon Cassar (TV producents, kinoproducents, kinorežisors, rakstnieks, dzimis 1958. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Catherine Webb (bērnu literatūras rakstnieks, rakstnieks, romānu rakstnieks, zinātniskās fantastikas rakstnieks, dzimis 1986. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Constance Adams DeMille (aktieris, kinoaktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1874. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Nikolajs Goldobins (hokejists, dzimis 1995. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Alvis Hermanis (aktieris, scenogrāfs, teātra režisors, dzimis 1965. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Maurice de Broglie (fiziķis, profesors, dzimis 1875. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Daniel Valdez (aktieris, komponists, mūziķis, dzimis 1949. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Aryono Miranat (badmintonists, dzimis 1964. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Michel Delebarre (politiķis, dzimis 1946. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Chris Adcock (badmintonists, dzimis 1989. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Artūrs Dimiters (aktieris, kinoaktieris, dzimis 1915. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Alexander Andrae (virsnieks, dzimis 1888. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ian Martin (scenārists, dzimis 1953. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Martin Cecil (aristokrāts, autors, politiķis, dzimis 1909. gada 27. aprīlis)
- John Heyman (TV producents, kinoproducents, universitātes profesors, dzimis 1933. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Hans van Helden (ātrslidotājs, dzimis 1948. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Gonzalo Martínez Ortega (aktieris, kinorežisors, scenārists, televīzijas aktieris, dzimis 1934. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Carlos Eduardo Gavito (baletdejotājs, dzimis 1942. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Gordon Oliver (aktieris, kinoproducents, dzimis 1910. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Heiki Vesterinens (šahists, dzimis 1944. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Marie Hammer Boda (aktieris, dzimis 1996. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Luís Pedro (futbolists, dzimis 1990. gada 27. aprīlis)
- James Duke Mason (aktīvists, blogeris, kinoaktieris, dzimis 1992. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Gunta Baško-Melnbārde (basketbolists, dzimis 1980. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Herbert Zipper (diriģents, komponists, mūzikas pedagogs, dzimis 1904. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kenward Elmslie (libretists, dzimis 1929. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lora Lee Gayer (kinoaktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1988. gada 27. aprīlis)
- John Beresford (politiķis, dzimis 1814. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lanre Oyebanjo (futbolists, dzimis 1990. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Džons Rimmers (garo distanču skrējējs, dzimis 1878. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kacujuki Kavači (futbolists, dzimis 1955. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Imants Daksis (dziedātājs, dziesmu autors, dzimis 1983. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Hirodži Imamura (futbolists, dzimis 1949. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jānis Gilis (futbola treneris, futbolists, dzimis 1943. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Arthur Nevin (komponists, muzikologs, dzimis 1871. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Cleveland Moffett (rakstnieks, romānu rakstnieks, tulkotājs, žurnālists, dzimis 1863. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros (aktieris, dramaturgs, rakstnieks, dzimis 1959. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kay Twomey (dziesmu autors, komponists, mūzikas aranžētājs, dzimis 1914. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jānis Kļaviņš (fiziķis, šahists, dzimis 1933. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Lars Oberg (politiķis, dzimis 1979. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Steen Spore (politiķis, dzimis 1938. gada 27. aprīlis)
- William Elliott (autors, rakstnieks, žurnālists, dzimis 1788. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Oļegs Malašenoks (futbolists, dzimis 1986. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kerrin Harrison (badmintonists, dzimis 1964. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Hines Holt (advokāts, politiķis, vergturis, dzimis 1805. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Manfred Nink (politiķis, dzimis 1950. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Bronislava Dobiášová (daiļslidotājs, dzimis 1998. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Andrew Stroukoff (daiļslidotājs, dzimis 1950. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Nadine Schmutzler (airētājs, dzimis 1984. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Charles Bance (gravieris, redaktors, dzimis 1771. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ernests Bernis (uzņēmējs, dzimis 1973. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Vladimirs Jerohins (šaha problēmists, dzimis 1937. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Juris Zariņš (inženieris, izgudrotājs, dzimis 1952. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Alexandre-Nicolas-Auguste Pinet (virsnieks, dzimis 1876. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Joël Marchadour (pensionārs, politiķis, dzimis 1953. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Johann Boblin (politiķis, dzimis 1974. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Chiara Passeri (badmintonists, dzimis 2001. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jean-Pierre Oger (politiķis, dzimis 1959. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Asta Pelkonen (badmintonists, dzimis 1952. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Laura Ortiz (aktieris, dzimis 1987. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Nela Němcová (badmintonists, dzimis 2002. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ivans Haritonovs (bokseris, noziedznieks, uzņēmējs, dzimis 1954. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Brigita Cmuntova (aktieris, dzimis 1994. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kasia Lenhardt (influencers, modele, dzimis 1995. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Mara Morell (bobslejists, dzimis 1994. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Eric Fantazzini (bobslejists, dzimis 1996. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Yui Ishida (riteņbraucējs, dzimis 2002. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Océane Goergen (riteņbraucējs, dzimis 2002. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kurt Wachsmuth (klasikas arheologs, universitātes profesors, dzimis 1837. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Cheung Ngan Yi (badmintonists, dzimis 1993. gada 27. aprīlis)
- David Snider (badmintonists, dzimis 1988. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Kurt Radeke (kinoaktieris, televīzijas aktieris, teātra aktieris, dzimis 1924. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Stefan Komoß (politiķis, dzimis 1964. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Arnold Höllriegel (rakstnieks, žurnālists, dzimis 1883. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ernst Paul (politiķis, dzimis 1897. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Erwin Lorenz (politiķis, dzimis 1892. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Serdar Yüksel (politiķis, dzimis 1973. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Gustav Krämer (politiķis, dzimis 1909. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Hartmut Galsterer (universitātes profesors, dzimis 1939. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Heinrich Homberg (politiķis, dzimis 1893. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Ulrich Kahrstedt (universitātes profesors, dzimis 1888. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Jens-Uwe Dankert (politiķis, dzimis 1946. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Rainer Albrecht (politiķis, dzimis 1958. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Karl Drewke (politiķis, dzimis 1895. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Karl Kottenhahn (politiķis, dzimis 1910. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Karsten Wiebke (politiķis, veterinārārsts, dzimis 1938. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Manfred Fulle (badmintonists, dzimis 1936. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Martin Kragh (badmintonists, dzimis 1988. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Max Hugo Leuteritz (politiķis, dzimis 1884. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Pan Pan (badmintonists, dzimis 1986. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Pavel Florián (badmintonists, zinātniskās literatūras rakstnieks, dzimis 1987. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Richard M. Cowling (biologs, botāniķis, universitātes profesors, dzimis 1955. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Roy Paul jr. (badmintonists, dzimis 1972. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Roberts Eidemanis (dzejnieks, politiķis, rakstnieks, virsnieks, dzimis 1895. gada 27. aprīlis)
- Joseph Gourmelon (politiķis, dzimis 1938. gada 27. aprīlis)
27th of April 2001 News
Ziņas, kas parādījās New York Times pirmajā lapā 2001. gada 27. aprīlis
Three Directors In New Roles
Date: 27 April 2001
By Rick Lyman
Rick Lyman
Renny Harlin comments on role as director of Driven, auto-racing movie; photo; Harald Zwart, veteran director of commercials who is making feature-film directing debut with One Night at McCools, comments; Joe Mantegna, who is making directorial debut with small-scale film Lakeboat, comments on production of movie with David Mamet, who wrote script (M)
New Video Releases
Date: 27 April 2001
Peter M Nichols reviews Finding Forrester and Miss Congeniality, new video releases; photo (S)
Kerrey's Role at New School Re-examined
Date: 28 April 2001
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Karen ARENSON
New School University president Bob Kerrey grapples with enormous fallout from disclosures about mission he led in Vietnam; says disclosures will affect his role as university president; photo (M)
City Gives Sign Of New Effort For Homeless
Date: 28 April 2001
By NINA BERNSTEIN
Nina BERNSTEIN
New York State Supreme Court Judge Helen E Freedman says that under the threat that Mayor Rudolph W Giuliani could be found in contempt of court, city has redoubled its efforts to put together stable shelter or permanent housing for homeless families, though its treatment of families continues to violate her orders; orders city to appear in court every two weeks to make progress reports (M)
Japan's New Prime Minister Signals Peaceful Intentions
Date: 28 April 2001
By HOWARD W. FRENCH
Howard FRENCH
Japan's new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in first day in office, moves to reassure neighbors about nationalist currents in his country, while reaffirming campaign pledge to create full-fledged army; says it would be politically irresponsible not to be fully equipped militarily, but stresses that alliance with United States remains pillar of Japan's security policy; says he hopes to meet Pres Bush as soon as possible, and that he favors more active role for Japan in international peacekeeping, something US has long urged (M)
New Flood, Old Truths
Date: 28 April 2001
Editorial says old debates are resurfacing with this year's Mississippi River flood: about Army Corps of Engineers' blind faith in dams and levees that, when overused, end up doing more harm than good, and about cheap federal flood insurance that encourages people to rebuild homes in flood plain; says Joe Allbaugh, new chief of FEMA, misses mark when he criticizes river city of Davenport, Iowa, for its failure to build flood wall; holds Davenport's approach has been more sensible than most, with shoreline parks and open spaces where other cities might have build levees and offices
I.B.M. Computer Researchers Push Tiny to a New Extreme
Date: 27 April 2001
By JOHN MARKOFF
John MARKOFF
IBM scientists create vast assembly of transistors using new material only few molecules wide, taking major step toward much tinier, more powerful computers; researchers have for first time harnessed technology based on ultrafine threads known as carbon nanotubes, holding out promise for future electronics industry based on components perhaps one five-hundredth the width of today's silicon transistors; near-term commercial applications are uncertain, but corporate and academic researchers are pressing advances in novel field known as molecular electronics; IBM advance explained; diagrams (M)
To Thieves, New Headlamps Become a Blue-Light Special
Date: 27 April 2001
By MARCIA BIEDERMAN
Marcia BIEDERMAN
Stylish high-intensity headlamps on luxury Acura and Lexus sedans are hot items for thieves in New York City area; trend seems to be spreading in Los Angeles; photo (M)
Three Directors In New Roles
Date: 27 April 2001
By Rick Lyman
Rick Lyman
Renny Harlin comments on role as director of Driven, auto-racing movie; photo; Harald Zwart, veteran director of commercials who is making feature-film directing debut with One Night at McCools, comments; Joe Mantegna, who is making directorial debut with small-scale film Lakeboat, comments on production of movie with David Mamet, who wrote script (M)
New Video Releases
Date: 27 April 2001
Peter M Nichols reviews Finding Forrester and Miss Congeniality, new video releases; photo (S)
Kerrey's Role at New School Re-examined
Date: 28 April 2001
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Karen ARENSON
New School University president Bob Kerrey grapples with enormous fallout from disclosures about mission he led in Vietnam; says disclosures will affect his role as university president; photo (M)
Japan's New Prime Minister Signals Peaceful Intentions
Date: 28 April 2001
By HOWARD W. FRENCH
Howard FRENCH
Japan's new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in first day in office, moves to reassure neighbors about nationalist currents in his country, while reaffirming campaign pledge to create full-fledged army; says it would be politically irresponsible not to be fully equipped militarily, but stresses that alliance with United States remains pillar of Japan's security policy; says he hopes to meet Pres Bush as soon as possible, and that he favors more active role for Japan in international peacekeeping, something US has long urged (M)
New Flood, Old Truths
Date: 28 April 2001
Editorial says old debates are resurfacing with this year's Mississippi River flood: about Army Corps of Engineers' blind faith in dams and levees that, when overused, end up doing more harm than good, and about cheap federal flood insurance that encourages people to rebuild homes in flood plain; says Joe Allbaugh, new chief of FEMA, misses mark when he criticizes river city of Davenport, Iowa, for its failure to build flood wall; holds Davenport's approach has been more sensible than most, with shoreline parks and open spaces where other cities might have build levees and offices
I.B.M. Computer Researchers Push Tiny to a New Extreme
Date: 27 April 2001
By JOHN MARKOFF
John MARKOFF
IBM scientists create vast assembly of transistors using new material only few molecules wide, taking major step toward much tinier, more powerful computers; researchers have for first time harnessed technology based on ultrafine threads known as carbon nanotubes, holding out promise for future electronics industry based on components perhaps one five-hundredth the width of today's silicon transistors; near-term commercial applications are uncertain, but corporate and academic researchers are pressing advances in novel field known as molecular electronics; IBM advance explained; diagrams (M)
To Thieves, New Headlamps Become a Blue-Light Special
Date: 27 April 2001
By MARCIA BIEDERMAN
Marcia BIEDERMAN
Stylish high-intensity headlamps on luxury Acura and Lexus sedans are hot items for thieves in New York City area; trend seems to be spreading in Los Angeles; photo (M)
New Video Releases
Date: 27 April 2001
Peter M Nichols reviews Finding Forrester and Miss Congeniality, new video releases; photo (S)
Kerrey's Role at New School Re-examined
Date: 28 April 2001
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Karen ARENSON
New School University president Bob Kerrey grapples with enormous fallout from disclosures about mission he led in Vietnam; says disclosures will affect his role as university president; photo (M)
City Gives Sign Of New Effort For Homeless
Date: 28 April 2001
By NINA BERNSTEIN
Nina BERNSTEIN
New York State Supreme Court Judge Helen E Freedman says that under the threat that Mayor Rudolph W Giuliani could be found in contempt of court, city has redoubled its efforts to put together stable shelter or permanent housing for homeless families, though its treatment of families continues to violate her orders; orders city to appear in court every two weeks to make progress reports (M)
Japan's New Prime Minister Signals Peaceful Intentions
Date: 28 April 2001
By HOWARD W. FRENCH
Howard FRENCH
Japan's new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in first day in office, moves to reassure neighbors about nationalist currents in his country, while reaffirming campaign pledge to create full-fledged army; says it would be politically irresponsible not to be fully equipped militarily, but stresses that alliance with United States remains pillar of Japan's security policy; says he hopes to meet Pres Bush as soon as possible, and that he favors more active role for Japan in international peacekeeping, something US has long urged (M)
New Flood, Old Truths
Date: 28 April 2001
Editorial says old debates are resurfacing with this year's Mississippi River flood: about Army Corps of Engineers' blind faith in dams and levees that, when overused, end up doing more harm than good, and about cheap federal flood insurance that encourages people to rebuild homes in flood plain; says Joe Allbaugh, new chief of FEMA, misses mark when he criticizes river city of Davenport, Iowa, for its failure to build flood wall; holds Davenport's approach has been more sensible than most, with shoreline parks and open spaces where other cities might have build levees and offices
Three Directors In New Roles
Date: 27 April 2001
By Rick Lyman
Rick Lyman
Renny Harlin comments on role as director of Driven, auto-racing movie; photo; Harald Zwart, veteran director of commercials who is making feature-film directing debut with One Night at McCools, comments; Joe Mantegna, who is making directorial debut with small-scale film Lakeboat, comments on production of movie with David Mamet, who wrote script (M)
New Video Releases
Date: 27 April 2001
Peter M Nichols reviews Finding Forrester and Miss Congeniality, new video releases; photo (S)
Kerrey's Role at New School Re-examined
Date: 28 April 2001
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Karen ARENSON
New School University president Bob Kerrey grapples with enormous fallout from disclosures about mission he led in Vietnam; says disclosures will affect his role as university president; photo (M)
City Gives Sign Of New Effort For Homeless
Date: 28 April 2001
By NINA BERNSTEIN
Nina BERNSTEIN
New York State Supreme Court Judge Helen E Freedman says that under the threat that Mayor Rudolph W Giuliani could be found in contempt of court, city has redoubled its efforts to put together stable shelter or permanent housing for homeless families, though its treatment of families continues to violate her orders; orders city to appear in court every two weeks to make progress reports (M)
Japan's New Prime Minister Signals Peaceful Intentions
Date: 28 April 2001
By HOWARD W. FRENCH
Howard FRENCH
Japan's new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in first day in office, moves to reassure neighbors about nationalist currents in his country, while reaffirming campaign pledge to create full-fledged army; says it would be politically irresponsible not to be fully equipped militarily, but stresses that alliance with United States remains pillar of Japan's security policy; says he hopes to meet Pres Bush as soon as possible, and that he favors more active role for Japan in international peacekeeping, something US has long urged (M)
New Flood, Old Truths
Date: 28 April 2001
Editorial says old debates are resurfacing with this year's Mississippi River flood: about Army Corps of Engineers' blind faith in dams and levees that, when overused, end up doing more harm than good, and about cheap federal flood insurance that encourages people to rebuild homes in flood plain; says Joe Allbaugh, new chief of FEMA, misses mark when he criticizes river city of Davenport, Iowa, for its failure to build flood wall; holds Davenport's approach has been more sensible than most, with shoreline parks and open spaces where other cities might have build levees and offices
I.B.M. Computer Researchers Push Tiny to a New Extreme
Date: 27 April 2001
By JOHN MARKOFF
John MARKOFF
IBM scientists create vast assembly of transistors using new material only few molecules wide, taking major step toward much tinier, more powerful computers; researchers have for first time harnessed technology based on ultrafine threads known as carbon nanotubes, holding out promise for future electronics industry based on components perhaps one five-hundredth the width of today's silicon transistors; near-term commercial applications are uncertain, but corporate and academic researchers are pressing advances in novel field known as molecular electronics; IBM advance explained; diagrams (M)
To Thieves, New Headlamps Become a Blue-Light Special
Date: 27 April 2001
By MARCIA BIEDERMAN
Marcia BIEDERMAN
Stylish high-intensity headlamps on luxury Acura and Lexus sedans are hot items for thieves in New York City area; trend seems to be spreading in Los Angeles; photo (M)
Three Directors In New Roles
Date: 27 April 2001
By Rick Lyman
Rick Lyman
Renny Harlin comments on role as director of Driven, auto-racing movie; photo; Harald Zwart, veteran director of commercials who is making feature-film directing debut with One Night at McCools, comments; Joe Mantegna, who is making directorial debut with small-scale film Lakeboat, comments on production of movie with David Mamet, who wrote script (M)
New Video Releases
Date: 27 April 2001
Peter M Nichols reviews Finding Forrester and Miss Congeniality, new video releases; photo (S)
Kerrey's Role at New School Re-examined
Date: 28 April 2001
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Karen ARENSON
New School University president Bob Kerrey grapples with enormous fallout from disclosures about mission he led in Vietnam; says disclosures will affect his role as university president; photo (M)
City Gives Sign Of New Effort For Homeless
Date: 28 April 2001
By NINA BERNSTEIN
Nina BERNSTEIN
New York State Supreme Court Judge Helen E Freedman says that under the threat that Mayor Rudolph W Giuliani could be found in contempt of court, city has redoubled its efforts to put together stable shelter or permanent housing for homeless families, though its treatment of families continues to violate her orders; orders city to appear in court every two weeks to make progress reports (M)
Japan's New Prime Minister Signals Peaceful Intentions
Date: 28 April 2001
By HOWARD W. FRENCH
Howard FRENCH
Japan's new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in first day in office, moves to reassure neighbors about nationalist currents in his country, while reaffirming campaign pledge to create full-fledged army; says it would be politically irresponsible not to be fully equipped militarily, but stresses that alliance with United States remains pillar of Japan's security policy; says he hopes to meet Pres Bush as soon as possible, and that he favors more active role for Japan in international peacekeeping, something US has long urged (M)
New Flood, Old Truths
Date: 28 April 2001
Editorial says old debates are resurfacing with this year's Mississippi River flood: about Army Corps of Engineers' blind faith in dams and levees that, when overused, end up doing more harm than good, and about cheap federal flood insurance that encourages people to rebuild homes in flood plain; says Joe Allbaugh, new chief of FEMA, misses mark when he criticizes river city of Davenport, Iowa, for its failure to build flood wall; holds Davenport's approach has been more sensible than most, with shoreline parks and open spaces where other cities might have build levees and offices
I.B.M. Computer Researchers Push Tiny to a New Extreme
Date: 27 April 2001
By JOHN MARKOFF
John MARKOFF
IBM scientists create vast assembly of transistors using new material only few molecules wide, taking major step toward much tinier, more powerful computers; researchers have for first time harnessed technology based on ultrafine threads known as carbon nanotubes, holding out promise for future electronics industry based on components perhaps one five-hundredth the width of today's silicon transistors; near-term commercial applications are uncertain, but corporate and academic researchers are pressing advances in novel field known as molecular electronics; IBM advance explained; diagrams (M)
To Thieves, New Headlamps Become a Blue-Light Special
Date: 27 April 2001
By MARCIA BIEDERMAN
Marcia BIEDERMAN
Stylish high-intensity headlamps on luxury Acura and Lexus sedans are hot items for thieves in New York City area; trend seems to be spreading in Los Angeles; photo (M)