Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Odd News – Newsletter for September 8, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010


Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk

Ky. farmer claims some corn popped on the stalk

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A Hardin County farmer said that some ears among his feed corn rows popped on the stalk in a phenomenon that agricultural experts believe is associated with irregular rainfall and high heat.
Star Mills farmer Patrick Preston sent a photo of the burst kernels that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk.

La. councilwoman proposes public awareness slogan against baggy pants: ‘Low pants, no chance’

Proposed slogan: ‘Low pants, no chance’
BATON ROUGE, La. – A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to support a public awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle has a slogan for the campaign: “Low pants, no chance.”

“I hate to see it …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre brush fire in California

Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre fire

PIRU, Calif. – A bobcat climbing a power pole got electrocuted and sparked a five-acre brush fire in California’s Ventura County.
County fire Capt. Dan Preston told the Ventura County Star that the bobcat was apparently chasing an owl or another bird when it touched the power lines, caught fire …. Read the original article  : Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre brush fire in California.

NJ shore bumper sticker spawns yet another anti-visitor nickname

NJ shore bumper sticker disses visitors
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – First it was Bennies, then Shoobies. Now there’s another derogatory nickname for summer tourists who visit the Jersey shore: FOOTs.

It’s an acronym for “Out Of Towners” preceded by an obscenity. Bumper stickers appeared on a few cars at Brigantine City Hall with the slogan “I Ain’t No … Read : NJ shore bumper sticker spawns yet another anti-visitor nickname.

Diane von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns at Cleveland Clinic that lose peek-a-boo back

Diane von Furstenberg designs Ohio hospital gowns

CLEVELAND – Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create a more stylish hospital gown without the peek-a-boo back.
The gown features elements associated with von Furstenberg designs – a wrap dress with a bold, graphic print. The clinic’s logo is printed on the fabric.
The gown has … Read : Diane von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns at Cleveland Clinic that lose peek-a-boo back.

Brigantine bumper stickers spawn yet another new anti-visitor nickname at Jersey Shore

New NJ bumper stickers spur anti-visitor nickname

BRIGANTINE, N.J. – First it was Bennies, then Shoobies.
Now there’s another derogatory nickname for summer tourists who visit the Jersey shore: FOOTs.
It’s an acronym for “Out Of Towners” preceded by an unsavory adjective. Bumper stickers with the slogan “I Ain’t No FOOT” prompted memos reminding municipal workers about appropriate …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brigantine bumper stickers spawn yet another new anti-visitor nickname at Jersey Shore.

A class to die for: Course at University of Baltimore is a real thriller, call it Zombies 101

A class to die for: Zombies 101 at U. Baltimore

BALTIMORE – Call it Zombies 101.
The University of Baltimore is offering a new class on the undead.
The course is being taught by Arnold Blumberg, the author of a book on zombie movies, “Zombiemania,” and the curator of Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, which focuses on American pop culture.
Students … Original source on Gaea Times at : A class to die for: Course at University of Baltimore is a real thriller, call it Zombies 101.

Using revolutionary Che Guevara’s image for gag auto race offends some Cuban Americans in Fla.

Using Che Guevara image riles some Cuban Americans

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Some Cuban Americans in south Florida are upset to see a picture of revolutionary Che Guevara promoting an irreverent car race.
The “24 Horas de Cuba del Norte” – or 24 Hours of Cuba of the North – is part of a national circuit …. Source article  : Using revolutionary Che Guevara’s image for gag auto race offends some Cuban Americans in Fla..

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