The Wonk Room reports that the Senate Armed Services Committee vote on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", which is reportedly taking place … [Read more...] about McCain Demands ‘Open Session’ on DADT Repeal Vote, Gets It
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Rafael Nadal Wears $525,000 Watch at French Open Match
His time is obviously very expensive. Men's Fitness reports: "Everyone knows pro athletes love their bling. But it's hard to believe … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal Wears $525,000 Watch at French Open Match
Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen Indicates ‘DADT’ Repeal Deal Gives Military Authority on ‘Whether’ to Repeal the Law, Not ‘How’
A new report contains some troubling indicators regarding the compromise deal on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal making its way … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen Indicates ‘DADT’ Repeal Deal Gives Military Authority on ‘Whether’ to Repeal the Law, Not ‘How’
‘Top Kill’ Oil Procedure Succeeds in Capping Well: Coast Guard
An ambitious "top kill" procedure, aimed at stemming flow from the leaking Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf, has worked, says a Coast … [Read more...] about ‘Top Kill’ Oil Procedure Succeeds in Capping Well: Coast Guard
Court Upholds Ban on Gay Pride in Moscow
A Moscow court has upheld the city's decision to ban Gay Pride for a fifth year, Interfax reports: "Moscow's Tagansky Court has upheld … [Read more...] about Court Upholds Ban on Gay Pride in Moscow
Larger Iceland Volcano, Katla, Shows Signs of Potential Eruption
Volcanic activity at Katla, the big sister of Eyjafjallajokull which has historically erupted in sequence with the smaller volcano, has … [Read more...] about Larger Iceland Volcano, Katla, Shows Signs of Potential Eruption
Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
More from Lt. Dan Choi:Immediately following congressional mark-ups on the National Defense Authorization Act 2011, Captain James Pietrangelo and I … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
As a retired Army Commander, I also know how disruptive it is to remove a trained skilled member from a unit. In Korea, I had a Sergeant First Class … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Senator Robert Byrd has said he'll vote yes on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal compromise, but wants language added that … [Read more...] about Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Photos: Madonna Shoots ‘Sex and the Sunglasses’
(source) Madonna enters familiar territory — crucifixes and sex — in the advertising campaign for her new MDG sunglasses collection.One more shot, … [Read more...] about Photos: Madonna Shoots ‘Sex and the Sunglasses’