Today in Photos
Today's gallery of photos from around the world is heavy on strange subjects. A one-eyed movie photographer who is planning to shoot a movie with a camera inserted into his vacant eye socket and a robot that is being developed to be a teacher lead the list. Other photos include a very interesting image of faces taken in Malaysia.
Section:Gallery
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Japan's teacher robot "Saya" is demonstrated by Hiroshi Kobayashi, Tokyo University of Science professor and Saya's developer, at his office in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. First developed as a receptionist robot in 2004, Saya was tested in a real Tokyo classroom earlier this year to a handful of fifth and sixth graders, although it still can't do much more than call roll and shout orders like "Be quiet."
Itsuo Inouye Associated Press
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Japan's teacher robot "Saya" expresses her surprise on her face during a demonstration by Hiroshi Kobayashi, Tokyo University of Science professor and Saya's developer, at his office in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. First developed as a receptionist robot in 2004, Saya was tested in a real Tokyo classroom earlier this year to a handful of fifth and sixth graders, although it still can't do much more than call roll and shout orders like "Be quiet."
Itsuo Inouye Associated Press
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Japan's robot Saya, developed by Hiroshi Kobayashi, Tokyo University of Science professor, works as a receptionist at the university's front desk in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. First developed as a receptionist robot in 2004, Saya was tested in a real Tokyo classroom earlier this year to a handful of fifth and sixth graders, although it still can't do much more than call roll and shout orders like "Be quiet."
Itsuo Inouye Associated Press
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Fourth-grader Dustin Hannabach, 9, is shown surrounded by classmates who have shaved their heads in support of Hannabach's fight with a rare form of bone cancer in Queen Creek, Ariz. on Friday, March 6, 2009. Dozens of Queen Creek Elementary students, from preschoolers to fifth-graders, staff and family members have shaved their heads or dyed their hair wild colors to show support while Dustin undergoes chemotherapy.
Tim Hacker Associated Press
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Malaysians walks in front of a billboard of faces decorated in the country's colors promoting Malaysia's ethnic diversity in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday, March. 11, 2009.
Vincent Thian Associated Press
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An elderly Buddhist nun prays at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Life for Tibetans under Chinese rule has been "hell on earth," the Dalai Lama said Tuesday, attacking Beijing in a speech to mark 50 years since the failed uprising that forced him into exile.
Altaf Qadri Associated Press
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A Palestinian man dressed up as a large dog entertains school children during a party in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. The party was designed to help lift the spirits of the children following January's Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Tara Todras-Whitehll Associated Press
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Golfers Mike Weir, left, of Canada, and Tiger Woods, walk through the fog on the fifth hole during a practice round at the CA Championship Wednesday March 11, 2009, in Doral, Fla.
Wilfredo Lee Associated Press
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Canadian filmmaker Rob Spence shows his prosthetic eye during an interview with the Associated Press in Brussels, Wednesday March 4, 2009. The one-eyed documentary filmmaker is preparing to shoot from a camera position never used before, one lodged in his spare eye-socket. He hopes it will yield the intimacy only eye contact can achieve.
Virginia Mayo Associated Press
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Canadian filmmaker Rob Spence shows the assembly parts of his prosthetic eye during an interview with the Associated Press in Brussels, Wednesday March 4, 2009. The one-eyed documentary filmmaker is preparing to shoot from a camera position never used before, one lodged in his spare eye-socket. He hopes it will yield the intimacy only eye contact can achieve.
Virginia Mayo Associated Press
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Canadian filmmaker Rob Spence speaks with the Associated Press in Brussels, Wednesday March 4, 2009. The one-eyed documentary filmmaker is preparing to shoot from a camera position never used before, one lodged in his spare eye-socket. He hopes it will yield the intimacy only eye contact can achieve.
Virginia Mayo Associated Press