News of the day
From rezendi: Best headline ever: One gay man, two lesbians, a three-legged cat and a poisoned curry plot.
From wotw: A fascinating article with radically different ideas about how to provide affordable health care for all.
In response to the overwhelming-positive reader reactions to this photo in their September issue, Glamour is committing to including more models with a range of sizes and body types. Their current issue kicks this off with a naked shoot of a variety of women, and a bunch of related articles.
Canadian Muslim group is lobbying for a federal ban on burqas and niqabs. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, as they say, these garments are the symbol of an culture that oppresses women. On the other hand, I'm not in favour of forcing anyone to bare a particular part of their body in public.
French cultural minister under fire for an admission, made years ago, that he enjoyed paying for "young boys" in Thailand. A quote from his book: "All these rituals of the market for youths, the slave market excited me enormously... the abundance of very attractive and immediately available young boys put me in a state of desire."
Michelle Obama's family tree has been traced back to the 1850's. Her family's journey from slavery to the White House is an interesting read. Bonus: cute baby photo of Michelle.
The NYT does a portrait of Jamie Oliver as he tackles the American diet.
The Unificationism Church (more commonly known as the "Moonies") is morphing as it's passed on to the son of the founder. Interestingly, the son is a Harvard theology grad.
From wotw: A fascinating article with radically different ideas about how to provide affordable health care for all.
In response to the overwhelming-positive reader reactions to this photo in their September issue, Glamour is committing to including more models with a range of sizes and body types. Their current issue kicks this off with a naked shoot of a variety of women, and a bunch of related articles.
Canadian Muslim group is lobbying for a federal ban on burqas and niqabs. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, as they say, these garments are the symbol of an culture that oppresses women. On the other hand, I'm not in favour of forcing anyone to bare a particular part of their body in public.
French cultural minister under fire for an admission, made years ago, that he enjoyed paying for "young boys" in Thailand. A quote from his book: "All these rituals of the market for youths, the slave market excited me enormously... the abundance of very attractive and immediately available young boys put me in a state of desire."
Michelle Obama's family tree has been traced back to the 1850's. Her family's journey from slavery to the White House is an interesting read. Bonus: cute baby photo of Michelle.
The NYT does a portrait of Jamie Oliver as he tackles the American diet.
The Unificationism Church (more commonly known as the "Moonies") is morphing as it's passed on to the son of the founder. Interestingly, the son is a Harvard theology grad.