A 77-year-old man from Ahmedabad, India, claims to have not had food or water for 70 years.Al Jazeera reports that doctors are baffled: "A team … [Read more...] about Watch: Indian Man Says He Hasn’t Had Food or Water for 70 Years
Archives for April 2010
‘Gag-Inducing’ Stench Precedes Oil Slick’s Arrival in Louisiana
Reports that the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico has started to come ashore are beginning to come in, the NYT reports: "About 40,000 … [Read more...] about ‘Gag-Inducing’ Stench Precedes Oil Slick’s Arrival in Louisiana
Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Truth and Consequences at Harvard
Clips via The New Civil Rights Movement. Lt. Dan Choi spoke last night at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in a program called … [Read more...] about Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Truth and Consequences at Harvard
Watch: Charlie Crist Announces He’ll Leave GOP, Run Independent
Florida Governor Charlie Crist abandoned the Republican party to run for Senate as an independent yesterday afternoon.Said Crist: "My decision to … [Read more...] about Watch: Charlie Crist Announces He’ll Leave GOP, Run Independent
Judge Reduces Charges Against Kentucky Teens Accused of Threatening to Push Lesbian Off Cliff
A judge reduced charges of kidnapping and attempted murder against two Kentucky teens accused of threatening to push a lesbian classmate off a cliff … [Read more...] about Judge Reduces Charges Against Kentucky Teens Accused of Threatening to Push Lesbian Off Cliff
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Captain Rebecca H. Elliott
I was surprised because I had never suspected the soldier of being gay. But then, I never really had any thoughts about her sexual orientation … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Captain Rebecca H. Elliott
Watch: Christina Aguilera’s Video for ‘Not Myself Tonight’
Christina Aguilera takes her dominatrix turn in the new clip for "Not Myself Tonight". Plenty of nods to past videos and lots of product … [Read more...] about Watch: Christina Aguilera’s Video for ‘Not Myself Tonight’
Hawaii Approves Civil Union Bill; Measure Goes to Governor
By a vote of 31-20, the Hawaii House approved a civil union bill yesterday on the last day of the session with hours left, after a motion by House … [Read more...] about Hawaii Approves Civil Union Bill; Measure Goes to Governor
Watch: Troops in Afghanistan do Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’
For our second troop video of the day, here are some military dudes reportedly in Afghanistan, presenting their own version of Lady Gaga's … [Read more...] about Watch: Troops in Afghanistan do Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’
Summer Movie Preview Pt 1: Ken, Cannes & Carrie (Bradshaw)
MAY THE CHAMP: Robert Downey Jr returns as Tony Stark in Iron Man 2. Even if the early bad buzz becomes consensus, it'll undoubtedly obliterate … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Preview Pt 1: Ken, Cannes & Carrie (Bradshaw)