Conservatory rings in spring on SaturdayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:59PMTwo community events will mark the unofficial first day of spring at the Franklin Park Conservatory on Saturday, March 13.
Potter raises funds for mission workWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:58PMBy VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch Tommy Davis' hands once helped assemble $80,000 engines for NASCAR race cars, but now he uses his hands to form functional bowls and coffee mugs from hunks of clay. "I went from very clean work to working with dirt," quipped the Lexington native.
The mode of action of certain toxins that accumulate in seafoodWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:56PMToxins released by certain microalgae can contaminate fish and shellfish which then become toxic to humans. French researchers from CNRS and CEA have, for the first time, identified the mechanisms of action of two of these toxins.
Mysterious Cosmic 'Dark Flow' Tracked Deeper into Universe (w/ Video)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:56PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Distant galaxy clusters mysteriously stream at a million miles per hour along a path roughly centered on the southern constellations Centaurus and Hydra. A new study led by Alexander Kashlinsky at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., tracks this collective motion -- dubbed the "dark flow" -- to twice the distance originally reported.
Clavilux 2000 Turns Any Keyboard Performance Into an InfographicWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:54PMUsing a keyboard and data visualization software, the device translates the notes into a real-time graph. The Clavilux 2000, a gizmo invented by Jonas Heuer , turns any piece of music played ona keyboard into a dynamic piece of information art. It's a pretty simple set-up: The midi-signals from the synthesizer are run through vvvv , an free tool for creating live visualizations. The outputs are ...
Dell Mini 5 to Take on iPad With Amazon, Kindle Integration?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:53PMDell's upcoming Mini 5, which was first shown publicly at this years CES, will be made available in a range of colors and will also feature integration with a host of Amazon services, according to a recently leaked internal document.
Canadian parliamentarians feast on seal meatWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:53PMLawmakers, a beauty queen and guests crammed into Canada's parliamentary restaurant to dine on seal meat Wednesday to show solidarity with hunters fighting a European ban on seal products.
Fodder for FlickrWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:52PMEye to eye (8/26/2009) So you're studying photography? Read this. Who the fuck is SelfSays? (3/3/2010) Journeyman emcee moves to the Motor City and takes over ... London?
Board approves Bulldog mascot, school colors, songWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:49PMTopping the list of topics at last Wednesday's Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Interim School Board meeting was the approval of the new district's mascot, colors, logo and school song and the $129,000 cost of the committee's recommendations.
A new spin on decorating with sports memorabiliaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:24AM(ARA) - Sports fans have grown to represent roughly 219 million Americans aged 12 and older, according to a recent ESPN research and analytics study. For these sports enthusiasts, the home is an ideal place to display their spirit and team pride.
Style summary: Polished, practical comfortWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:19AMSomer Oldson, 22, strives to find what every woman wants: A chic outfit that’s trendy yet comfortable.
Tasty Mexican food, 24-7; brawny tortas big enough for 2Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:19AMAs a girl on the go, I'm always looking for a great place for late-night noshing after an event or a work day that ran longer than usual. Casino fare, while consistent, doesn't always fit the bill. Sometimes, you want something quick without sacrificing flavor or descending to fast food.
Packers dig into past to create new lookWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe Green Bay Packers have reached deep into their past to add an alternate color scheme to their traditional green-and-gold uniform repertoire.
Crafting a perfect menuWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:09AMDid Beethoven compose his 5th Symphony in a day? Did Picasso paint the Mona Lisa before breakfast? Was "Gone With The Wind" a simple short story thrown together one evening? To those questions you would shout a resounding "No!" There was passion, research, suffering and love that went into each of t
Six Great iPhone CasesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:08AMWhen you leave the house, do you grab your iPhone even before you search for your keys? Once you have an iPhone, it goes everywhere with you. The kind of case you choose for your iPhone says a lot about where you're going.
Nurse, Get Me a Hoe!Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:04AMOne of the better logic faux pas of 2010 has been pseudo rabble rouser Glenn Beck’s declaration that he learned the dangers of socialism and progressivism by checking out free books from the library.
Around the regionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMLady Panthers and Supporters to meet: The Roosevelt High School Class of 1963 Lady Panthers and Supporters will have their quarterly meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Chops Place, 5th Avenue and Chase Street. They will plan the 25th anniversary of the Lady Panthers. R.S.V.P. to Gwen Hemphill at 938-8792 by Friday. For more information, contact 'Velt Lady Panthers, P.O. Box 2644, Gary, IN ...
Students take key roles in Black History Month celebrationWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMI* word, song and dance, Grissom Elementary School students participated recently in one of the Lake Ridge Schools' annual cultural observances. Students from kindergarten to fifth grade packed into the small gymnasium in Gary's Black Oak section for a program concluding Black History Month. Students were reminded of the contributions of civil rights leaders. Fourth-graders read brief ...
Students pitch in to produce muralMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:57PMStudents at Spencer Loomis Elementary School in Hawthorn Woods hope the blue of their new vast mural results in blue, cool, clean water for thirsty people around the world.
Truck Drives on Top of Springfield Man's CarMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:53PMAfter hearing what sounded like a car accident, he looked outside to see a truck parked on top of his car. read more
Lindsay Lohan's fashion adventure endsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:51PMHollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's design career has ended after a single collection for Parisian label Emanuel Ungaro, leaving the fashion world divided over whether her work was a disaster or a much-needed bit of fun.
Fourface Is Foursquare As Modern ArtMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30PMOne common complaint about Foursquare is that in a increasingly crowded location-based space, it's not pretty enough when compared to the likes of Brightkite and Gowalla . The new iPhone app launching soon should help that . But for some, it still won't be enough. Those people should definitely check out Fourface . Fourface is a free iPhone app built using Foursquare's API. It takes the basic ...
Palin notes irony of using Canada health careMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:10PMSarah Palin has criticized Canada's health care program, saying the socialized system should be dismantled in favor of free enterprise.
'LED E40 Series': The latest LED monitor technology from LG.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:53PMNew line of LED monitors from LG offers exceptional picture quality, ultra-slim design and enhanced energy efficiency with power savings of up to 40 per cent.
Former Olympic medalist suspected of DUI in MHMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:53PMMorgan Hill Times Three-time Olympic medalist and World Figure Skating Hall-of-Famer Serguei Ponomarenko was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Morgan Hill. Ponomarenko, 49 of Morgan Hill, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers who saw his vehicle weaving erratically on U.S. 101 about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, according to CHP officer Jaime Rios. He was ...
Dye Put Into Sacramento RiverMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:46PMWhat is green, red, and blue all over? If you were in Redding on Monday, then the correct answer was the Sacramento River. read more
'Hurt Locker' Triumphs At 82nd Academy AwardsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:47AMAn Iraq war drama chronicling the perilous adventures of a United States Army bomb disposal team outshined the highest grossing film of all time at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
Kronos Quartet: Shaking Things Up at Carnegie Hall March 11-14Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe Kronos Quartet's presents four major Carnegie Hall Perspectives concerts this month, with music from minimalist original Terry Riley, works by composers from the Arctic Circle, performances on instruments constructed from remnant military materials by children from Angola and more.
Oscar casts glow on after-partiesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:35AMSunday night's Oscar celebration continued into the early-morning hours in Hollywood and USA TODAY reporters were on the scene at various parties.
Area's dirt tracks delay openers againMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:33AMWell, another weekend has passed without any local auto racing. Hagerstown threw in the towel early with a mid-week postponement.
Local potatoes used for local chipsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:30AMMALONE - The North Country has its own potato chip now. Sustain Brands Adirondack started to produce chips in a factory in Malone earlier this year. They buy potatoes from several North Country farmers, including from Tucker Farms in Gabriels.
Lindsay Lohan's fashion adventure ends after one showMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:28AMPARIS (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's design career has ended after a single collection for Parisian label Emanuel Ungaro, leaving the fashion world divided over whether her work was a disaster or a much-needed bit of fun.
Museum features women's worksSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:45PMALTON — Works of a female painter appropriately are on display at the Alton Museum of History and Art during this Women’s History Month, along with numerous pieces of clothing made by women.
Minneapolis violin shop charms 'Convincer' movie crewSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:38PMBy C.J. , Star Tribune Bob Black , owner of Dahl Violin Shop, can't help himself -- he's worried his business won't be seen in a frame of "The Convincer," a movie now shooting in Minnesota.
Telling World War II's 'Untold Stories'Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:33PMJack Leroy Tueller was a World War II fighter pilot, flying a thousand feet above German tanks he and his fellow pilots were sent to blow up, when he spotted the patches of bright red, blue and yellow atop the drab gray-green tank that was his target. read more
Art holds hidden meaning for Mifflin area residentSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:17PMMost art enthusiasts learn to appreciate a work via their interpretation, which is often affected by personal events. Similarly, for Governor Mifflin area artist, Elaine Soltice, each of her paintings holds a separate hidden message that reflects the true meaning of her own life.
SCC: Homestead: Rum Bum Racing race reportSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:04PMHOMESTEAD, Fla., 6 March -- The plan was working beautifully. Gianluis Bacardi started the No. 13 Rum Bum Racing BMW M3 from 23rd on the grid and dutifully managed the traffic ahead.
Bring on spring by bringing the garden inside your homeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:02PMAfter months of bleak, blah winter, I've been looking at my garden almost daily, hoping to see some signs of spring. I know it will be a few more weeks until spring returns to the Midwest, so while I wait impatiently for Mother Nature to wake up, I'm going to jump-start the season by welcoming spring into my interior decor. Here's how.
Pitching in to Clean Up Kanawha CountySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:58PMWith the spirit of spring finally in the air, it’s a perfect time to do a little cleaning.
Juncos Racing signs Conor DalySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:39AMVERO BEACH, Fla., March 5, 2010 - Conor Daly has announced his plans to compete with Juncos Racing in the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear.
Fairytales at Westwood showSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:35AMPARIS - MILES-WORTH of fabric went into Vivienne Westwood's billowing, blustering fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear show, which was loosely inspired by Prince Charming. Models sporting painted-on mustaches bravely shouldered layer upon layer of chunky oversized blanket coats, hole-riddled sweaters, scarves and shawls on their tiny frames.
Butterfly event raises environmental awarenessSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32AMIn all, some 15,000 butterflies will be released during the Montreal Botanical Garden's 10-week "Butterflies Go Free" event. On any given day, 1,500 to 2,000 butterflies will be present in the main greenhouse. Sunny days offer a better show, as the butterflies will be more active. What to wear?