No, neither Sasha nor Malia Obama, nor even First Lady Michelle Obama, are going to be dancing in Honolulu. We’re talking the girls from Obama in Japan, who’re going to be doing a Hula dance for the Honolulu Festival in Waikiki from March 13-15 2009.
The 15th Annual Honolulu Festival (www.honolulufestival.com/) is held every year to foster ‘Pacific Harmony’, understanding […]
Posted on February 28th, 2009 by Thomas
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A female barbary lion at the Prairie Cat Animal Refuge at Oakley in Western Kansas has mauled a man named Bradley Buchanan. Buchanan survived the attack, was airlifted to hospital in Denver, treated and released.
The animal refuge, which houses three lions and two tigers, is owned and run by one Jeffrey Harsh. The refuge, just outside Oakley, has been […]
Posted on February 27th, 2009 by Thomas
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A report on melting glaciers in the Antarctic prepared after a 2 years of research by scientists from 60 countries was released in Geneva on Wednesday, as part of the 2007-2008 International Polar Year.
The report says that glaciers in Antarctica are melting much, much faster than was previously known, and also slipping into the sea, because […]
Posted on February 26th, 2009 by Thomas
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Seven people, including a 20-month old baby, were injured in a shooting incident near the Garden District around 1:40 pm at the Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. The reason for why the gunfire broke out was not clear, but all the victims are assumed to be innocent bystanders.
Except for two of the victims who were […]
Posted on February 25th, 2009 by Thomas
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When an actor wins a coveted Oscar for a film which has it’s basis set in a specific location, everybody at said location joins in on the celebrations. San Francisco Chronicle reports that they’re going wild in the Castro, over the two Oscars that ‘Milk’ brought home for best original screenplay (Dustin Lance Black ) and […]
Posted on February 24th, 2009 by Thomas
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The 81st Annual Academy Awards have made all the major announcements, and the Oscars have been awarded. Slumdog Millionare swept the area with 8 Oscars. Sean Penn earned the best actor award for his role in ‘Milk’.
Kate Winslet was the best actress for ‘The Reader’, Heath Ledger won the Oscar for best supporting actor for “The Dark Knight”, […]
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by Thomas
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Since when is losing an Oscar better than winning one? Apparently it is at the 81st Annaul Academy Awards, to be held at the Kodal Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, Feb 22 2009. That’s because Lindblad Expeditions is planning to cart off Oscar host Hugh Jackman and all the acting and best director nominees who lose on […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2009 by Thomas
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The Living Coasts Aquarium in Torquay, UK is hosting a charity fashion show - Fashion With Passion - with a an eco-friendly theme on March 18, 2009.The show features sizzling models walking the ramp wearing eco-chic outfits made from recycled and un-wanted material. Proceeds will go towards conservation projects.
There’s eco-fabulous collections designed by local students, inspiring fair-trade […]
Posted on February 21st, 2009 by Thomas
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If you thought all the creeps are holed up in Minneapolis motels (or the airport urinals…), think again. The Sun, UK reports that a Swiss International Airlines pilot went nuts and dropped his pants when the staff at East London terminal’s downstairs security gate asked him to take off his shoes and belt.
“He pulled down his trousers […]
Posted on February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
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Yet another Antarctic cruise ship runs aground. On February 17, 2009, M/V Ocean Nova grounded at position 68° 08’ S, 67°06’ W, in Marguerite Bay, west of Debenham Island, approximately two kilometers from the Argentine research station San Martin.
There was no imminent danger, leakage or threat to lives, but as a precaution, Captain Per Gravesen […]
Posted on February 19th, 2009 by Thomas
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