Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

Sunday, January 27, 2008 Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101. Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States. Schreckengost’s peers included the far more famous designers Raymond Loewy and Norman Bel Geddes. In 2000, the Cleveland Museum

The Benefits Of Illinois Plastic Surgery

More On This Topic: Nose Job Las Vegas byAlma Abell The primary benefit of Illinois plastic surgery is to improve your appearance and is considered the reason for such procedures. However, improvements aren’t the only advantages, so if you’re considering a surgical procedure of a cosmetic nature, you may want to learn more about the benefits to ensure that you make the right decision. More Self-Confidence [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eus9O_yQvbY[/youtube] When you look

Saturn moon Enceladus may have salty ocean

Thursday, June 23, 2011 NASA’s Cassini–Huygens spacecraft has discovered evidence for a large-scale saltwater reservoir beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The data came from the spacecraft’s direct analysis of salt-rich ice grains close to the jets ejected from the moon. The study has been published in this week’s edition of the journal Nature. Data from Cassini’s cosmic dust analyzer show the grains expelled from fissures, known as

Over 60 illegal miners die in South African mine fire

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Over 60 miners were killed in an abandoned gold mine shaft near Welkom, in the Free State province of South Africa, after a fire broke out inside the mine. 36 bodies from the Harmony Gold mining company Eland mine shaft were brought up earlier on the weekend from depths up to 1.4 kilometers (1 mi). On Tuesday, 25 more bodies were recovered by other illegal workers. “We suspect

Category:Cannabis

This is the category for cannabis, a drug with recreational and medicinal uses. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 16 February 2018: United States: Berkeley, California declares itself a sanctuary city for recreational cannabis 16 April 2017: Canada to legalise marijuana to ‘make it more difficult for kids to access’ 20 January 2017: Germany legalises medical use of cannabis 12 January 2017: Artist who changed Hollywood sign to

Myers Park Inside Charlotte Nc Neighborhoods

More On This Topic: Toowoomba Home Builder By Claude Cross Myers Park is one of Charlotte’s first neighborhoods, and continues to be heralded as a flagship community today! Sought out by young and old, its a favorite for all that live here as well as those that have an opportunity to visit the Queen City of Charlotte. The laid-back nature of this upscale community delivers a sense of calm the

Coalition ups ante on Australian school tax rebates

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott has pledged private school relief if the Liberal/National coalition wins the upcoming federal election. The pledge came in response to the Australian Labor Party leader, and current Prime Minister, Julia Gillard proposing a uniform and school equipment tax break expansion. Abbott’s proposal includes an offer of tax rebates for sending a child to a private school. For students in primary school,

Canada’s west coast battles high winds

Thursday, November 16, 2006 Currently, there are blackouts, heavy rain, and high winds in British Columbia. Over 220,000 BC Hydro customers have no power. Buildings have already collapsed and trees have been knowed down. Five Vancouver rivers were in danger of flooding, which rain fell at 10 mm an hour for more than six hours at midday. The steel frame of a four-storey building under construction in Vancouver collapsed. Construction

What To Look For In The Right Animal Clinic In Fort Wayne, Indiana

More On This Topic: Marc Ching byAlma Abell Just like humans, pets need regular medical attention in order to remain healthy and happy. When considering options for an animal clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana, pet owners should take the time to check out a few basic details. Doing so will ensure the family pet gets excellent care and will have the chance to live a long life. Staff Training and

Explosion in San Francisco injures one, cause unknown

Friday, August 19, 2005 An explosion from an underground utility chamber in downtown San Francisco severely injured a woman and shattered a window at a Ralph Lauren clothing store shortly after 10:00 a.m. Pacific time Friday. According to a caller to KCBS radio, a woman was engulfed in flames after the explosion triggered a fire in the store. The fire was quickly put out. A bomb squad is currently investigating