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by Staff Writers Baltimore MD (SPX) Jan 09, 2009 A mysterious flash of light from somewhere near or far in the universe is still keeping astronomers in the dark long after it was first detected by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 2006. It might represent an entirely new class of stellar phenomena that has previously gone undetected in the universe, say researchers.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:57:36 GMT - (SpaceDaily)
Bright Flash in Space Has No Earthly Explanation
Astronomers have no explanation for a mysterious bright flash in space observed by several telescopes. Suggestions range from a collision between a white dwarf star and a black hole to an exotic star made out of hypothetical "mirror matter," but none fit the phenomenon, according to scientists at the American Astronomical Society meeting.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:55:14 GMT - (Wired News)
Osteopathic college dean resigns post
This feature is under development and will be available soon. YAKIMA, Wash. - Dr. William Betz, who was named the founding dean of the new College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, resigned suddenly and without explanation Wednesday evening.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:59:06 GMT - (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Star Light, Star Bright, Its Explanation Is Out Of Sight
A mysterious flash of light from somewhere near or far in the universe is still keeping astronomers in the dark long after it was first detected by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 2006. It might represent an entirely new class of stellar phenomena that has previously gone undetected in the universe, say researchers.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:32:53 GMT - (Science Daily)
Inside the Savant Mind: Tips for Thinking from an Extraordinary Thinker
Daniel Tammet is the author of two books, Born on a Blue Day and Embracing the Wide Sky, which comes out this month. He?s also a linguist and holds the European record for reciting the first 22,514 decimal points of the mathematical constant Pi. Mind Matters editor Jonah Lehrer chats with Tammet about how his memory works, why the IQ test is overrated, and a possible explanation for ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:10:57 GMT - (Scientific American)
Undermanned Raptors earn road win
By admin Thursday, 8 January 2009 - 5:53pm. WASHINGTON?Andrea Bargnani offered a simple secret for his success against the Washington Wizards?an explanation that applied to his Toronto teammates, too.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:55:15 GMT - (Fort Frances Times)
Government Query PCB Contracts
The Pakistan government has asked the PCB for an explanation regarding central contracts.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:09:08 GMT - (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Capistrano Unified schools chief placed on administrative leave
No explanation is offered for the school board's move against Supt. A. Woodrow Carter, which is the latest in a string of controversies to plague the district. The beleaguered Capistrano Unified School District has placed its popular superintendent on administrative leave -- about a year after he succeeded a previous leader indicted on allegations of misappropriating public funds.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:24:09 GMT - (Los Angeles Times)
Speaker will talk about banking crisis
?The National Banking Crisis-An explanation for Laymen? will be the subject of a presentation at the Jan. 13 meeting of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:20:27 GMT - (Lebanon Express)
Stella! This Week in Philadelphia Theatre
This week's quote should require no explanation. Now, on with the listings! 42nd Street - Either a place to avoid or a place to flock to, depending on the decade. Through February 7. Tickets online . Ain't Misbehavin' - Starring that dude from American Idol . For serious. January 9-11. Tickets online . Exit, Corpse - That might prove a bit difficult. January ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:23:50 GMT - (Phillyist)