Unusual Things - Unusual Objects News

Unusual Objects News

Djurdjica Kesic at Metalab Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:02PMA jewellery designer with an eye for the ornamental. Whilst uprooting might inspire dread in some, jewellery designer Djurdjica Kesic adopts a rather different approach.
Exhibit shows quilts are more than bedcovers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:46PMThese quilts are not the typical folk art patchwork bedcovers of times past.“Becoming Art at the Seams: a Juried Exhibition of Contemporary & Art Quilts,” is art created from fabric. Thirty-eight pieces created by 28 artists in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties are on exhibit at the Museum of Ventura County Friday through June 20. Patterns range from bright, colorful florals to ...
This is no Acme-equipped crew: Florida trappers fend off wily coyote predators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:56AMThis is no Acme-equipped crew: Florida trappers fend off wily coyote predators
Treasure Coast, rest of Florida try to fend off wily coyotes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:35AMOKEECHOBEE -- The brownish-gray coyote bared its teeth and snarled as Ralph Pfister arrived to open the steel trap that held it by the leg. A young male, it had succumbed to the irresistible bait combination of dead skunk and rival canine poop placed on the side of a dirt road running through the expansive Adams Ranch.Pfister, 56, the ranch's game manager, snared the animal around the neck with ...
Kids get to control 'Alice' characters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:04AMDisney Interactive is offering two games tied to director Tim Burton's quirky "Alice in Wonderland" which hit movie theaters Friday, one for the Nintendo Wii and Windows PCs, and the other for the Nintendo DS. While they are both titled "Disney Alice in Wonderland," they are completely different games. This is a review of the Wii and PC version as played on the Wii. It's best for ages 10 to 14 ...
Debate begins in the RS - 7 MPs suspended, evicted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:38AMNew Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI): The Rajya Sabha today began discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill a day after it was moved in the House for consideration but could not be taken up because of unruly scenes with some members even trying to attack Chairman Hamid Ansari.
Night at the museum Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:50AMPhotographer Richard Barnes explains the allure of museums for artists and why nothing beats the renovation of an old-fashioned diorama
King cobra attacks alarm Davao folk Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:14AMMATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - Is this El Nino's wrath- with fangs? Following multiple sightings of venomous snakes, one of which nearly attacked a child last week, villagers here killed two king cobras on Sunday and have begun to blame the drought for the serpents' unusual behavior.
Turkey, Indonesia, Chile earthquakes recorded in N.D. Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:10PMBISMARCK Recent earthquakes in Turkey, Indonesia and Chile were recorded by seismic stations in North Dakota, including a station north of Minot, says a geologist with the North Dakota Geological Survey in Bismarck.
King cobra attacks alarm Davao folk Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMIs this El Niño’s wrath—with fangs? Following multiple sightings of venomous snakes, one of which nearly attacked a child last week, villagers here killed two king cobras on Sunday and have begun to blame the drought for the serpents’ unusual behavior.
Florida tries to fend off wily coyotes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMThe brownish-gray coyote bared its teeth and snarled as Ralph Pfister arrived to open the steel trap that held it by the leg. A young male, it had succumbed to the irresistible bait combination of dead skunk and rival canine poop placed on the side of a dirt road running through the expansive Adams Ranch.
Ohio Man Claims to Have Captured Evidence of UFOs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:00PMIt's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a UFO? That's what one Lake Erie, Ohio, resident is claiming. Eugene Erlikh snapped a half a dozen photos of something unusual floating in the sky. Erlikh believes the photos show a UFO, Fox8.com reports.
Ohio Man Claims to Have Captured Evidence of UFOs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:43AMLake Erie, Ohio. resident Eugene Erlikh snapped a half a dozen photos of something unusual floating in the sky -- and believes it shows evidence of UFOs.
Another week of GW News, March 7, 2010 [A Few Things Ill Considered] Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52AMLogging the Onset of The Bottleneck Years This weekly posting is brought to you courtesy of H. E. Taylor . Happy reading, I hope you enjoy this week's Global Warming news roundup Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post...
Rehoboth Art League offers variety of classes starting Friday, March 12 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02AMThe Rehoboth Art League will present a variety of upcoming classes to suit many artistic tastes this spring. Sculptural Wall Tiles And Their Surfaces for all skill levels with Kathy Triplett will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday-Sunday, March 12-14.
Long-Term Efficacy Of Xenazine® (Tetrabenazine) For The Treatment Of Chorea Associated With Huntington's Disease Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:32AMLundbeck Inc. has announced the presentation of results from an open-label extension study of Xenazine® (tetrabenazine) for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease (HD). Data from this study demonstrated that after an 80-week treatment period, subjects treated with Xenazine experienced a statistically significant reduction in chorea score (p These results are consistent with ...
Milan museum honors chair designer Magistretti Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25AMA new museum commemorating Italian designer Vico Magistretti, famous for his creation of the stackable plastic chair, opened on Wednesday to pay tribute to a key figure in Italian modernism. The three-room museum is housed in the central Milan studio where Magistretti did most of his work. It was founded by the Vico Magistretti Foundation, which is headed by the architect's daughter Susanna ...
Raining Fish and Frogs: Legend or History? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:36PMA recent report in Northern Territory News has provided evidence that food falling from the sky is more than a legend.
30 Years Later, What Killed The Dinosaurs Is Revisited Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05PMby Staff Writers San Diego CA (SPX) Mar 08, 2010 Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, paleoceanographer Richard Norris is one of 41 scientists presenting evidence that an asteroid impact really did kill off dinosaurs and myriad other organisms 30 years after the theory was first proposed.
Should taxpayers pay $300M for casino in Atlantic City? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:19AMFresh from using $10 billion in federal bailout money to save itself, Morgan Stanley is now gambling that its investment in a 1,900-room casino-hotel on Atlantic City's boardwalk will hit another type of jackpot.
Artist seeks public's help in restoring Defenestration Project Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:53AMThe artist who created a work of art with furniture sticking on the outside of a San Francisco building needs the public's help.
Most Viewed Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:10AMThe world has gone digital, but black and white photography is here to stay in the world of contemporary art.
PBS show stops at Stuhr Museum to solve history mystery Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:45AMIt's certainly not unusual to spot camera-wielding visitors in Stuhr Museum's Railroad Town.
Fun and funky Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:02PMDecorating with a mixture of modern, vintage and eclectic furnishings offers an atmosphere of versatility and fun, said Tamara Dillard, 32, owner of Sophie's, a gift shop on North Market Street.
Milan Museum Honors Chair Designer Magistretti Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:34PMMILAN (REUTERS).- A new museum commemorating Italian designer Vico Magistretti, famous for his creation of the stackable plastic chair, opened on Wednesday to pay tribute to a key figure in Italian modernism.
Frank Denyer creates works that are intimate and unusual Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:15PMWhen else does a violist imitate a crow? His 'Out of the Shattered Shadows 2' will premiere at Colburn School's Zipper Hall. A snail shell . . . a smooth paving stone . . . a sardine can. These are among the unorthodox instruments English composer Frank Denyer uses in his music.
Antique Row on South Dixie to host street festival for Historical Society Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:19PMPalm Beach interior designers and decorators agree: There are great finds for the home right here in our own backyard — or to be a bit more specific, in the boutiques, shops and galleries of South Dixie Highway's Antique Row in West Palm Beach. The district has more than 40 shops that sell antique furniture, decorative accessories, lighting and tableware, representing a wide variety of eras ...
Full-body scanners land at Logan Airport Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:40PMLogan International Airport was the first receive full-body scanners today to strengthen security measures. ...
Weekend SkyWatcher's Forecast: March 5-7, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:18PMGreetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Are you ready for the weekend? Then let's spend it "stellar" as we take a look at a great series of open galactic star clusters. Gathering a few photons will enrich both the spirit and the mind! If you're ready for some history, science and challenges, then follow [...]
"Project Runway" recap: What tools Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:59AMWeek 7: In a "riveting" challenge, designers forsake the fabric shop for the hardware store
Open-label continuation study supports long-term efficacy of Xenazine (tetrabenazine) for the treatment of chorea ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:33AM( Edelman Public Relations ) Lundbeck Inc. announced the presentation of results from an open-label extension study of Xenazine (tetrabenazine) for treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease. Data demonstrated that after an 80-week treatment period, subjects treated with Xenazine experienced a statistically significant reduction in chorea score (p
New Kaiser hospital opens Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:19AMAs of Tuesday, Napa County’s approximately 40,000 Kaiser Permanente patients will have access to a 248-bed facility when Vallejo’s brand-new Kaiser hospital opens its doors.
Identifying the fears of a stressed-out child Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:09AMMyles Williams was a happy-go-lucky kindergartner who started coming home each day with a soggy shirt collar. His parents were mystified until his teacher called to report that Myles, 5, was chewing on his shirt and acting anxious. She asked if anything unusual was going on at home that might be stressing him out.
Falmouth boy faces assault and battery charge Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:03AMFALMOUTH — A 7-year-old boy may face criminal charges for allegedly attacking two of his teachers last month, according to the police and court documents.
Enjoy an Art Nouveau Textile Exhibition in Munich Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:00AMAnyone travelling to Munich who would like to experience some unusual art during their stay may be interested in a textile exhibition opening in the city in March.
Vomiting disease shuts wards at hospital Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:53AMFAIRFIELD Hospital bosses have temporarily closed several wards after 13 patients and nine staff were struck down by the winter vomiting bug.
Clothes burnt in freak incident Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:39AMA TAUNTON woman needs to go clothes shopping after a hole was burned in four of her tops in a freak incident.
Conservators prepare for winter at Scott Base restoring artefacts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:30AMThe New Zealand team at Antarctica's Scott Base is down to just 14 hardy souls preparing for winter on the frozen continent
Schirn Kusthalle Opens Major Retrospective of the Work of Uwe Lausen Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:32PMAn employee of the 'Schirn Kunsthalle' hangs a large-sized painting of Uwe Lausen entitled 'Grand Prospects' (1967) to a wall of the museum in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. From 04 March to 13 June 2010, the 'Schirn' presents the exhibition 'Uwe Lausen - All's fine that ends fine'.
Local UFO Sightings on the Rise Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:01PMBright white lights and strange, triangular shaped objects, Tennesseans are reporting some unusual things overhead. Don't expect that to stop anytime soon, a local group that investigates UFO close encounters says sightings are on the rise.
Test For Autism In 5 Minutes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:59PMA quick new screening test can help doctors determine if a toddler is at risk for autism.
Shoppers Pay Extra Fee At Village At Gulfstream Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:11PMSome shoppers at the Village at Gulfstream Park say they were caught off guard by an extra fee that is tacked onto the cost of every item purchased at all of its stores.
Grenades found in Fredericton basement Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:05PMMilitary explosives experts have been called in to deal with two grenades found in a Fredericton home by contractors doing renovations.
Panasonic SDR-S50 camcorder Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:42AMOver the past few years we have seen an increasing number of small pocket camcorders that record video to a memory card rather than using a tape or hard disk, while most larger camcorders have focused on recording high-definition footage.
Unusual events in local history Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:06AMRecently while flipping through my scrapbook of old newspaper articles, I was reminded of the fact that there were a number of “wacky local events” which occurred throughout the years that did not individually justify writing an article about but, collectively they certainly fell into the “honorable mention category” for they were not everyday occurrences.
Wards at Fairfield Hospital closed after Norovirus outbreak Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:07AMA NUMBER of wards at Fairfield General Hospital have been affected by an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea.
SAP(R) Business One 8.8 Beckons New Era of Software for Small Businesses Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:19AMHANNOVER, Germany, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) announced a new release of the SAP® Business One application that accelerates time-to-value, facilitates business adaptability and increases ease-of-use and affordability based on strong co-innovation with SAP partners for small and midsize companies.
Once-common item now a collectible Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:08AMThey once served a much-needed purpose - insulation of first telegraph, then telephone and power lines - and probably cost no more than a few cents each.
USG funds group's porn screening and discussion Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:56PMThe student group Let’s Talk Sex (LeTS) plans to hold an event that will include screening clips from pornographic films and a discussion with a porn industry director or actor sometime this semester, LeTS president Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux ’11 said.
Sotheby's Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMAuctioneer Henry Wyndam sells the sculpture 'Walking Man I' or 'L'Homme qui marche I', by Alberto Giacometti, at Sotheby's auction rooms in London. AP Photo/Anthony Devlin.