Vermont Senate gives final okay to same-sex marriage bill. "Lawmakers passed the measure on Tuesday in voice vote with no debate." On to the … [Read more...] about News: Orcas, Shepard Fairey, Twilight, Marc Jacobs, Iran, John Kerry
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NASA Captures Alaskan Volcano’s Smoke and Ash Plume
Since the recent eruptions of Alaska's Mount Redoubt Volcano occurred at night, no satellite photographs are available, but thermal infrared … [Read more...] about NASA Captures Alaskan Volcano’s Smoke and Ash Plume
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #452
KILL BILL IN 1 MINUTE: I've never even seen Kill Bill, and this entertained me.BEAR POLE DANCE: If it feels good do it.RNC CHAIR MICHAEL STEELE: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #452
Pink Elephant Photographed in Botswana
And the cameraman wasn't even drinking! A pink albino baby elephant, the first to be spotted in Botswana (and the fourth known occurrence in … [Read more...] about Pink Elephant Photographed in Botswana
Alaska’s Mount Redoubt Volcano Begins Erupting
The shot above (courtesy of AVO/USGS) of the top vent in the Redoubt Summit Crater was taken on Saturday before the eruptions began.Alaska's Mount … [Read more...] about Alaska’s Mount Redoubt Volcano Begins Erupting
Earthquake, Underwater Volcano Strike Near Tonga in South Pacific
A short time ago, a 7.9 earthquake was felt near Tonga in the South Pacific, and a tsunami warning issued to neighboring islands. No doubt it's … [Read more...] about Earthquake, Underwater Volcano Strike Near Tonga in South Pacific
Toward Space Like a Bat Out of Hell
NASA had its eyes on a free tail bat that was clinging to the external fuel tank of the Space Shuttle Discovery before launch on Sunday at Cape … [Read more...] about Toward Space Like a Bat Out of Hell
Ellen Degeneres to Play Mother Nature in New Film
Somehow it makes perfect sense that Mother Nature is a lesbian. Via The Hollywood Reporter: "The project is being penned by "Sex and the … [Read more...] about Ellen Degeneres to Play Mother Nature in New Film
News: iPod Shuffle, Nigeria, Ronald George, Green Fashion, Hawaii
Hawaii civil union bill on hold, but perhaps not for long. Diver defends friend from 12-foot tiger shark near New Orleans.Yikes: It's not easy … [Read more...] about News: iPod Shuffle, Nigeria, Ronald George, Green Fashion, Hawaii
Photo: Smallest Known Wild Specimen of the World’s Largest Fish
The "smallest known wild example of the world's biggest fish" was discovered last week, with a leash around its tail, tied to a stake in … [Read more...] about Photo: Smallest Known Wild Specimen of the World’s Largest Fish