Word: plasticity
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...prototype to demonstrate the capabilities of the new character animation system for 3D Studio MAX. Originally, the creators made an adult skeleton dance. Next, they had an alien dance. None of these characters made an impact. But one fateful day, the designers superimposed an image of a large plastic baby doll over the dancing adult skeleton. A star was born. Shortly thereafter, company employees began sending the animation file through email, and soon it became an Internet favorite, accompanied by music ranging from B.J. Thomas' "Ooga-Choka" to Peter Gabriel's "Digging in the Dirt...
Sources: Washington Post; Miami Herald; New York Times; San Francisco Examiner; American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
...around 4:45 p.m., the last blue and white float drives out of sight, and the loyal crowd disperses. The park remains incredibly busy, though, and a youth attracts a number of parade-goers by drumming on a plastic can. Eventually, he hands the sticks off to a buddy sitting on a bench just behind their makeshift stage. Four young men take turns playing the cans, until a cop on horseback approaches. The policeman makes a signal with his hand that looks like he's cutting his throat. The drummers are suddenly silent, focusing their attention...
...These plastic "Time Out For Busy Hands" guides were distributed to all members of the class of 2001 in September, according to UHS. This attempt at education was a step in the right direction, as is the health support available through UHS. These guides should be distributed to all undergraduates. Additionally, the University should take a more active role in helping its students, particularly high-risk groups such as computer science concentrators who spend upwards of 30 hours a week in front of their computers. UHS doctors should also be better-trained to deal with RSI issues...
...Brooklyn, N.Y., a car that had been towed as a scofflaw vehicle was sold at auction. Moments later, a decomposed body wrapped in plastic was discovered in its trunk. Police believe it had been there "a few months...