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04/19/2007


Watch: Janet Napolitano Tells Walmart Shoppers to Look for 'Suspicious' Activity in Video to Air at Checkout Counter

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If you see something suspicious in the parking lot or in the store, say something immediately. Report suspicious activity to your local police or sheriff. If you need help, ask a Walmart manager for assistance," says Janet Napolitano in a new DHS video:

"It's part of a new Department of Homeland Security program that could see Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's face on video screens in malls, retail outlets and hotels across the United States. The Walmart video, which will soon be launched at 230 locations nationwide and may eventually be expanded to nearly 600 locations in 27 states, features Napolitano thanking the retailer by name for participating in the program."

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News: 10/10/10, Gareth Thomas, George Bush, iPad

 road 32,000 couples will marry today simply because of the date: 10/10/10.

Gt  road Gareth Thomas on the two codes of rugby: "People don't even think – they just say it automatically because it's been bred in them. A lot of them don't even know what they're talking about. They're just sayin' it because everybody says it."

 road This girl makes a hot Jared Leto.

 road A report from the Toronto Sun on homophobia in the Netherlands: "If you think Amsterdam is the gay capital of Europe, you’re half-right, but 10 years out of date. Today it’s the gay-bashing capital of Europe. Because Amsterdam isn’t just gay. Now it’s Muslim, too."

 road Mariah Carey shows up at her husband's 30th birthday party amidst baby rumors.

 road Daniel Radcliffe's wardrobe gets autumnal.

Chip  road A federal judge has ruled that the Chippendales look of a shirtless guy with wrist cuffs and a bow-tie collar cannot be trademarked.

 road It looks light the iPad might go on sale at Wal-Mart.

 road The argument for the self-driving car currently being tested by Google sounds like a good one: "Robot drivers react faster than humans, have 360-degree perception and do not get distracted, sleepy or intoxicated."

 road Like we need another reason to be afraid to fly: air traffic controllers are apparently getting more careless.

 road People really like the new Facebook movie.

 road Why isn't george Bush on the campaign trail; this election season? No one wants him.


News: Mexico, Glenn Beck, Modern Family, iPhone Users

 road The governor of Mexico's Jalisco state, Emilio Gonzalez, on marriage equality: It "grosses me out."

Jared  road Jared Padalecki's character on Supernatural has been to hell and back and  returned with this body.

 road Mariah Carey's track list for her upcoming album "Merry Christmas II You" is her early Xmas gift to her fans.

 road The first thing that one should ask themselves when looking at this new picture of Aaron Carter is:"That's what 22 looks like?"

 road This is why Mark Zuckerberg should like The Social Network.

 road Astronaut Scott Kelly, who is currently the next commander at the International Space Station, will be joined by his identical brother Mark next year making them the first blood relatives in space.

 road The poor showing for Eliot Spitzer's new show on CNN might be good news for Katie Couric who is rumored to consider moving from CBS to the cable news station.

 road Glenn Beck will take time off from his televison and radio gigs for some medical tests in a hospital "out west."

Modern  road GLSEN honored Modern Family at the Respect Awards last night. Jesse Tyler Ferguson took the time to talk about the recent spate pf suicides: "I think an event like this echoes the sentiment that we need to change. This cannot continue happening."

 road Wal-Mart is selling a children's book wriiten by an ex-gay that teach kids how to fight off their homosexuality. Doesn't sound very effective.

 road Josh Duhamel is "pissed" about the poster for his new movie in which he's pictured in his skivvies.

 road Apparently if you own an iPhone you're more likely to support Sarah Palin and the Tea Party. Sounds pretty bogus to me.

 road Hungary's sludge spill may not be over just yet.

The University of Southern California gets the world's largest collection of gay and lesbian historical documents form ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives.


Human Rights Campaign Issues Warning on Wal-Mart

The Human Rights Campaign has downgraded Wal-Mart just before the holiday shopping season in its new consumer guide, USA Today reports:

Walmart"Citing Wal-Mart's refusal to offer domestic partner benefits to its gay and lesbian workers, the HRC said Tuesday that the USA's biggest private employer has 'more work to do in furthering equality.' It advised gays and their supporters to shop elsewhere. Wal-Mart rated a red 40 on a scale of 100, down from a yellow 65 in 2006. It was among 54 companies that scored 45 or lower in HRC's 2008 Corporate Equality index, which assigns ratings to 519 large companies. Also in the red: Toys R Us, RadioShack (RSH) and AutoZone (AZO). Wal-Mart rival Target rated a 'green' 80, meaning that 'consumers should make every effort to support these businesses.' Wal-Mart has bucked a corporate trend of expanding benefits for gay employees, says Daryl Herrschaft, director of HRC's workplace project."

Gay rights group raises red flag on Wal-Mart policies [usa today]


News: Madonna, The God Gap, Wal-Mart, Pittparazzi

road.jpg The average American with HIV now lives for 24 years at a health care cost of $600K.

Pittpapaparazziroad.jpg Brad Pitt turning the tables on the paparazzi?

road.jpg What's behind the narrowing of the "God gap" in the recent election? "Religious liberals contended that a concerted effort by Democrats since 2004 to appeal to people of faith had worked minor wonders, if not electoral miracles, in races across the country. Religious conservatives disagreed, arguing that the Republican Party lost religious voters rather than the Democrats winning them."

road.jpg ABBA legends Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyngstad to record with Madonna on follow-up to Confessions on a Dancefloor?

road.jpg Culture Club postpones its reunion tour after Boy George labels band's new frontman Sam Butcher "dreadful." Said drummer Jon Moss: "The only person George loves is George. He's like a nightmare ex-wife."

Jones_1road.jpg Gay escort and Ted Haggard exposer Mike Jones exposed himself in 1998. Boy Culture has the NSFW goods.

road.jpg Conservative Christians urging Thanksgiving boycott of Wal-Mart over an "affiliate" link on a gay organization's website.

road.jpg Lobby Congress to pass the Defense of Britney's Marriage Act: "One of the arguments opponents of gay marriage make is that every child needs exactly one mother and one father to grow up to be a healthy adult. Isn't it clear that Britney's and K-Fed's children also need a mother and a father?" Federline threatens release of Britney honeymoon sex vid...





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