See the controversial picture of the PETA ad featuring Michelle Obama below. PETA has again irked controversy by featuring Michelle Obama in its anti-fur advertisements without permission. Continue Reading
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PETA Michelle Obama advertisement (PICTURE)
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07 January 2010
Gay marriage in Argentina, first in Latin America
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29 December 2009
A gay marriage in Argentina highlights the first gay or same-sex marriage in Latin America. The Argentine gay marriage was between gay rights activists Jose Maria Di Bello and Alex Freyre. 
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Swine flu vaccine available but lagging
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22 October 2009
Swine flu vaccine supplies are lagging behind projected figures and demand as only 13 million of the promised 120 million swine flu vaccine doses are available in the US. Continue Reading
Obama ends “don’t ask-don’t tell” at Human Rights Campaign (VIDEO)
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11 October 2009
President Barack Obama vowed to end military discrimination towards gays, especially the infamous “don’t ask-don’t tell” policy. Obama admitted, though, that these policy changes, especially the gay military ban, he had promised since the campaign trail have not come as soon as planned.
At the Human Rights Campaign annual dinner, Obama vowed:
“I will end ‘don’t ask-don’t tell.’”
The US President also commended the patriotism of homosexuals in the military and condoned the military gay ban by adding:
“We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve the country. We should be celebrating their willingness to step forward and show such courage… especially when we are fighting two wars.
He did not, however, declare a timetable or any more specific details regarding the military gay ban. Obama instead reassured the crowd at the Human Rights Campaign dinner that progress regarding the military gay ban issue will come:
“I appreciate that many of you don’t believe progress has come fast enough. Do not doubt the direction we are heading and the destination we will reach.”
Apart from the discrimination that homosexuals face in the military, President Obama also called on Congress to repeal the Defense Of Marriage Act. The act details and limits how state, local, and federal bodies can recognize partnerships and thus determine benefits. He pushed for a law to extend benefits to domestic partners which will definitely advantageous for gay partnerships and marriages.
Overall, Obama expressed strong and reassuring support for the Human Rights Campaign agenda. It seems that the president is unwavering in his resolve at ending discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people. Whether it be regarding the military gay ban or any other form of sexual discrimination, Obama stated:
“My expectation is that when you look back on these years you will look back and see a time when we put a stop against discrimination … whether in the office or the battlefield.”
President Barack Obama vowed to end military discrimination towards gays, especially the infamous “don’t ask-don’t tell” policy in the Human Rights Campaign video below. Continue Reading
Obama: Nobel Peace Prize winner
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09 October 2009
United States President Barack Obama was declared the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner for his efforts aimed at reducing nuclear arms, promoting diplomacy in place of war, and appeasing the Islamic community. Despite the Nobel Peace Prize win, Nobel observers were shocked by the Obama win because they deem it still too early in his presidency.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized the efforts of Obama at promoting peace but at the same time admitted that some of his plans, such as reducing nuclear arms, bringing the Islam community at peace with the US, and spearheading climate change.
The chairman of the Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, stated about the Obama Nobel Peace Prize win:
“Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future.”
But because the U.S. is still at war in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, and the US still has not taken up a bigger role in promoting climate change, people like former Polish President Lech Walesa, a 1983 Nobel Peace laureate, criticized the Obama Nobel Peace Prize win, saying:
“So soon? Too early. He has no contribution so far. He is still at an early stage. He is only beginning to act.”
He did, however, gave room for Obama to operate and prove his worth as a Nobel Peace Prize winner:
“This is probably an encouragement for him to act. Let’s see if he perseveres. Let’s give him time to act.”
Many had expected others to be this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, like Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, a Chinese dissident, and an Afghan woman’s rights activist. A record 205 people were nominated and vied to be a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg lauded the decision for Obama as the Nobel Peace Prize winner, stating:
“The exciting and important thing about this prize is that it’s given to someone … who has the power to contribute to peace,”
Barack Obama is only the third sitting U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize, after President Theodore Roosevelt won it in 1906 and President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.
United States President Barack Obama was declared the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner for his efforts aimed at reducing nuclear arms, promoting diplomacy in place of war, and appeasing the Islamic community. Continue Reading
David Letterman apology to wife on TV; lawyers ready (VIDEO)
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07 October 2009
Watch David Letterman apologize to his wife and staff for his sex scandal in the video below. David Letterman apologized to his wife and staff on his first return to the Late Show since admitting his sex scandal affair. He also added that his wife has been “horribly hurt” by his revelations.
David Letterman exposed sexual affairs with his employees in what he says is an extortion plot against him. The David Letterman apology also included his staff on the Late Show who had been involved in the sex scandal affair. He added that he will try to patch things up with wife Regina, whom he has a 5-year-old son with named Harry. Letterman said about his wife:
“She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it.”
The David Letterman apology video below continued to his staff:
“I’m terribly sorry that I put the staff in that position. Inadvertently, I just wasn’t thinking ahead. My thanks to the staff for, once again, putting up with something stupid I’ve gotten myself involved in.”
On Thursday, David Letterman admitted his sex scandal affairs with employees to the world on the Late Show because he said he had been victimized in an extortion plot worth $2 million.
Watch David Letterman apologize to wife and staff video:
Watch David Letterman apologize to his wife and staff for his extramarital affairs on national TV in the video below. Letterman will have to ready his lawyers for his upcoming court proceedings.
UPDATE: David Letterman brought mistress Stephanie Birkitt to family trips!
The TV host apologized to his wife and staff on his first return to the Late Show since admitting his scandalous affairs with his female employees. He also added that his wife has been “horribly hurt” by his revelations on national TV. David Letterman will now probably seek legal counsel and marriage counsel after admitting in national television that he cheated on his wife and exposing affairs with his employees in what he says is an extortion plot against him.
The David Letterman apology also included his staff on the Late Show who had been involved in the scandalous, extramarital affair of the TV show host. Letterman has added that he will try to patch things up with wife Regina, whom he has a 5-year-old son with named Harry. He said about his wife:
“She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it.”
- Watch the David Letterman apology to wife, staff video.
The TV show host is up for a big courtroom battle and will seek the advice of his lawyers constantly regarding the matter. He will probably need marriage counseling to save his marriage with Regina. The David Letterman apology video below continued to his staff:
“I’m terribly sorry that I put the staff in that position. Inadvertently, I just wasn’t thinking ahead. My thanks to the staff for, once again, putting up with something stupid I’ve gotten myself involved in.”
On Thursday, David Letterman admitted his extramarital affairs with employees to the world on the Late Show because he said he had been victimized in an extortion plot worth $2 million. Atty. Gerald Shargel, the lawyer for the suspect, called Letterman “a master at manipulating audiences”. Shargel also admitted that he is looking forward to cross-examining Letterman during the upcoming court proceedings and legal battles.
Watch David Letterman apologize to wife and staff video:
Shroud of Turin fake says Italian scientist
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06 October 2009
An Italian scientist named Luigi Garlaschelli claimed he has reproduced the Shroud of Turin, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ. His recreation of the Shroud of Turin furthers his claim that the supposed cloth of Jesus Christ is a medieval fake.
The Shroud of Turin bears what seems to be photographic negative of Jesus Christ, as believed by many Christian. Italian Luigi Garlaschelli said:
“We have shown that is possible to reproduce something which has the same characteristics as the Shroud.”
The Shroud of Turin shows a bearded man with long hair and arms crossed on his chest. Blood stains mark the cloth. Carbon dating revealed the shroud to be from the years 2360 to 1390. These signs make Christians believe that this is the ancient burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
Garlaschelli reproduced the Shroud of Turin using materials from the middle ages, to further his claim that the ancient Jesus Christ cloth is fake. He simply placed a linen sheet over a volunteer and then rubbed it with a pigment containing traces of acid.
An Italian scientist named Luigi Garlaschelli claimed he has reproduced the Shroud of Turin, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Continue Reading
Typhoon Pepeng kills four in the Philippines
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04 October 2009
Typhoon Pepeng arrived in the Philippines and left four people dead as it now heads for Taiwan. Peping did not do as much damage as Typhoon Ondoy which flooded the Philippines with the record rainfall.
Tens of thousands of Filipinos evacuated their homes in fear of another Ondoy flood, which left over 400 people dead. The Typhoon Ondoy death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue relief operations.
Discussions about car insurance, home insurance, and home loan renewals and applications are rampant because of this disaster. Many car and home insurances apparently do not cover “acts of God” events, where no one had control of the situation. It seems likely that home loan applications will rise because of the substantial damaged caused to houses all over the metro.
Also, the government is looking for volunteers who could donate goods, food, first aid kits, etc. Those who could use and administer the first aid kits to ailing victims are also necessary to help the affected people.
Typhoon Pepeng weakened slightly and changed course as it headed to north and then to Taiwan. Regardless, strong winds of 108 mph damaged towns and various communication lines.
The Typhoon Pepeng death toll stands at four people. One man drowned in Isabela whil another died presumably from pneumonia and the cold and wet weather. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) revealed that two other people from Camarines Sur died. One fell from a roof while a two-year-old boy drowned.
Typhoon Pepeng arrived in the Philippines and left four people dead as it now heads for Taiwan. Pepeng did not do as much damage as Typhoon Ondoy which flooded the Philippines with record rainfall. Continue Reading
Second earthquake hits Indonesia
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01 October 2009
Indonesia was hit by a second earthquake on Thursday at the time when rescuers were trying to reach more survivors after yesterday’s earthquake which killed at least 467 people. Thousands are still trapped under collapsed debris and buildings.
The first Indonesia earthquake, which recorded a 7.6 magnitude on the scale, killed at least 467 people. The Indonesia earthquake death toll was expected to rise as rescuers continue dig through the debris. The second Indonesia earthquake, however, made things more difficult for rescuers and ensured more casualties, as it recorded a 6.8 magnitude quake on the scale.
Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari stated about the Indonesia earthquake:
“This is a high-scale disaster.”
Of the currently recorded Indonesia earthquake death toll of 467 people, 376 occurred in Padang, the capital of West Sumatra province. At least 500 buildings were said to have been badly damaged. 421 people were seriously injured.
The second Indonesia earthquake, which was recorded with a 6.8 magnitude, hit approximately 150 miles south of Padang, as revealed by the US Geological Survey.
Indonesia was hit by a second earthquake on Thursday at the time when rescuers were trying to reach more survivors after the first Indonesia earthquake which killed at least 467 people. Continue Reading
Watch the Samoa tsunami flood (VIDEO)
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01 October 2009
Watch the video of the Samoa tsunami and the flood that ensued below. A massive tsunami hit Samoa and killed 99 people, left others missing, and destroyed Samoan villages. Continue Reading
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