Here's an interesting look at the size of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in comparison with various metropolitan areas. A Google Earth API … [Read more...] about Map: The Gulf Oil Spill on Top of San Francisco, Rome, D.C.
Archives for 2010
Michigan’s Hope College Decides to Remain Homophobic
You may remember back in October screenwriter Dustin Lance Black was barred from a forum on Sexuality at Michigan's Hope College because it feared … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Hope College Decides to Remain Homophobic
Truman Capote’s Brooklyn Townhouse for Sale for $18 Million
Truman Capote's Brooklyn Heights townhouse goes on the market today and is expected to fetch record prices, the New York Daily News … [Read more...] about Truman Capote’s Brooklyn Townhouse for Sale for $18 Million
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Tracey L. Cooper-Harris
At that time, as well as other times during my military service, I had seen friends discharged under DADT who were in similar situations. My friends … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Tracey L. Cooper-Harris
Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS Today
As noted on Friday, Obama will name his Supreme Court nominee at around 10 am today, and from all reports it's Solicitor General Elena Kagan. The … [Read more...] about Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS Today
Lena Horne Dead at 92
Hollywood actress, jazz singer, and civil rights activist Lena Horne is dead at 92. From the L.A. Times obit:"While touring with the USO during … [Read more...] about Lena Horne Dead at 92
Westboro Baptist Church: Graffiti Will Remain
The city of Topeka has decided against seeking the removal of graphic graffiti images and words spray-painted onto the headquarters of the Westboro … [Read more...] about Westboro Baptist Church: Graffiti Will Remain
News: Baseball, Jesse Metcalfe, Supreme Court, Apple
Teen suspect nabbed in brutal killing of Jack Frew. Jesse Metcalfe goes shirtless for UK Cosmopolitan's annual Naked Centerfolds Special. Does … [Read more...] about News: Baseball, Jesse Metcalfe, Supreme Court, Apple
Don’t Dare Call Zlatan Ibrahimovic Gay
Remember all that speculation that arose last week about the relationship between Barcelona football stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gerard Pique after … [Read more...] about Don’t Dare Call Zlatan Ibrahimovic Gay
Watch: Hugh Jackman Dances For Lipton
Why can't all commercials starring celebrities be this much fun?If you like all things Hugh Jackman, then you'll love the full version of this … [Read more...] about Watch: Hugh Jackman Dances For Lipton