Thursday, October 30

Rabbi Dave chooses his words carefully . . .

. . . at service after suspicious death.

Wednesday, October 29

The Daily Show's report on the Dave Nelson terrorist watch

This 10MB clip in .mov format is downloadable from the Comedy Channel's site and viewable with the QuickTime player.

David Nelson's running . . .

. . . for school board in Ada, Ohio.

Nelson said he "wants to give something back to the school that gave me a great education; I want kids and parents to be happy and gel together."

David Nelson the architect . . .

. . . previously mentioned, who designed the interior spaces of Stanford's Clark Center, was quoted in an article about the building's grand opening:

"Bio-X is a new way of working, almost anarchy," and the design of the building had to reflect a radical departure from science as it is done traditionally.

Tuesday, October 28

Promising News on the Hepatitis C Front from Dr. Dave

Human Genome Sciences, Inc., announced today at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases in Boston that interim results from an ongoing clinical trial of Albuferon, a form of recombinant interferon, demonstrate that the drug is well tolerated, has a prolonged half-life, and is biologically active in treatment-experienced adults with chronic hepatitis C.

David Nelson, M.D., a lead author and clinical trial investigator, Chief, Section of Hepatobiliary Diseases, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, University of Florida, said, "Data from this observational study provide insight for the first time into how interferon works at the molecular level in patients undergoing therapy. Preliminary results from the cDNA array analysis show that Albuferon and treatment regimens containing pegylated interferon produce molecular signatures consistent with drug response. Preliminary data further demonstrate that, within the first seven days of treatment, the molecular signatures are comparable across therapy groups. In future analyses, we hope to apply this pharmacogenomic approach to elucidate molecular surrogate markers for clinical outcomes and toxicity."

Say what now?

Monday, October 27

This Dave Nelson's in Leavenworth . . .

. . . as a staff writer for the Times.

Saturday, October 25

More about baseball's Davey Nelson:

In connection with a 20th anniversary get-together of the 1983 Chicago White Sox, Jerry Reinsdorf called Tony LaRussa's coaching staff, of which Nelson was a part, as the best ever put together.

And here's Davey's 1969 Topps card:


Dave of Tempe will be cycling

. . . for the U.S. at the Tour de Okinawa.

What is an "express blower," you ask?

David Nelson's the president of Express Blower, Inc., which makes "the ultimate pneumatic conveying system."

"Operated by one person through remote control, the Express Blower allows you to quickly spread large quantities of mulch, soil, compost, rock, and playground chips to even remote areas. * * * When you consider the costs for labor, equipment, and time, you will never push another wheelbarrow again!"

Friday, October 24

Happy birthday, David (Ozzie and Harriet) Nelson.

Wednesday, October 22

Dave nabs his man in Alabama

Greenville Winn Dixie manager David Nelson catches a purse snatcher and makes the front page.

New Yorker David Nelson participates in "Share Your Vision" . . .

. . . a national art competition designed to raise awareness of CMV retinitis, an AIDS-related opportunistic infection that affects the eyes.

The sponsor is "Visual AIDS," whose mission is to record the impact of the AIDS pandemic on the artistic community.

Monday, October 20

This David Nelson, called a "tech venture capitalist,"

. . . worries about losing government funding in Australia. Nelson is executive director of something called "BlueFire Group Incubator."

Sunday, October 19

"How's your brother Ricky?"

That's what all David Nelsons of a certain era heard ad nauseam when introduced to a would-be wit. The original recipient of this query, actor-producer David Nelson, pictured with Rick, Harriet, and Ozzie, turns 67 on October 24.

Dave shares the birthday with retired Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman: peas in a pod, huh, astrologers? (Young Bill is on the left.)


Saturday, October 18

2d Lt. David Nelson . . .

. . . is a pollwatcher in Iraq, sort of.

Thursday, October 16

"All suspects are considered innocent until they are proven guilty in a court of law."

Including this homonymic relative in Missouri, arrested for stealing and "suspected to be possessing methamphetamines."

Township supervisor David Nelson says it's the perfect time of year . . .

. . . to get out and enjoy the day.

Wednesday, October 15

Then there was David Nelson the artist . . .

. . . who painted the late Chicago Mayor Harold Washington in an unflattering light, stirred up some critics in high places, and filed suit for violation of his First Amendment rights, resulting in a memorable opinion by Judge Richard Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals:

"It has been clear since long before 1988 that government officials are not permitted to burn books that offend them, and we do not see any difference between burning an offensive book and burning an offensive painting. Since Hogarth, and indeed since long before, the visual arts have been a medium of political and social commentary. David Nelson had as much right to paint Mayor Washington in women's underwear as Thomas Nast had to caricature Boss Tweed."

For the complete text of the Posner opinion, go here, then type in the case number: 92-2991. And here's the offending work, entitled "Mirth and Girth."

Dave opposes shoreline campground plan

David Nelson of Fox Point is among Wisconsin residents opposing a proposal of the state's Department of Natural Resources to build a campground on the Lake Michigan shoreline, saying "The proposal destroys nature in the name of collecting camping fees."

Tuesday, October 14

This surely isn't the David Nelson they're looking for

The Army's "deputy manager for clothing and individual equipment" has been quoted recently in numerous articles [e.g.] about the shortage of body armor for American soldiers in Iraq.

Monday, October 13

One of the designers behind "the Bay Area's most exciting new building"

(the Clark Center at Stanford) is--you guessed it-- David Nelson.

Here's designer Dave (on the right), and more pix of the Clark Center.

Dr. Dave and colleagues . . .

. . . have no confidence in the administration.

Friday, October 10

Shades of Marbury v. Madison

Recalled California Gov. Gray Davis, despite pleas from the governator-elect, continues to fill judicial vacancies, appointing among others well-regarded Mendocino criminal defense lawyer David Nelson.

Thursday, October 9

There's even a David Nelson inside . . .

the Department of Homeland Security, it seems. Hmmm . . . .

Another nail in the farmer's coffin?

Dave Nelson wonders, while a town of 2500--and 2450 hogs--wait.

Tuesday, October 7

Dave Nelson was injured . . .

. . . and now, thankfully, he will be compensated.

Senator David Nelson . . .

. . . (R., Pendleton) is in the news in Oregon today.

Sunday, October 5

Rabbi Dave Reflects on Yom Kippur:

As reported in the Detroit News today:

This Yom Kippur is especially poignant, with American soldiers in Iraq and so much bloodshed in Israel, Rabbi David Nelson said.

"We live in such unsettling times," said Nelson, of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to our people who are serving in Iraq and all over the world. The bloodshed that occurs in Israel and wherever innocent people are killed, our hearts bleed for them."

I always figured there was some cosmic connection . . .

. . . between David Nelson and Bill Murray: they're both legendary Delaware football coaches.

Not this Bill Murray:



David Nelson understandably skeptical of "low-carb" ketchup

(That's Credit Suisse First Boston analyst David Nelson.)

Thursday, October 2

In today's Dave Nelson news from all over . . .

One Dave walks on, gets a scholarship, another gets a job.