Today's topic was dis/ability and identity. Here is a selection of videos shown.

Bill Shannon - work it out
(his blog is http://whatiswhat.com/)

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( 2 more by Mad Hatters of Bath and Greg Walloch )

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In Canadian news, a party leader apologises for having never smoked marijuana.
The leader of Canada's Green Party, unveiling an election platform that includes a proposal to legalize marijuana, apologized on Wednesday for not having smoked pot. "I am not a fan of marijuana use. I have to confess this -- I know all politicians are asked. I've never ( Read more... )

King Mswati III awaits eagerly for his annual dance of barechested virgins. He is expected to pick his 14th wife. (link is SFW) For a background on the annual event see this link. Though the 2 articles seem to be on opposite end of the spectrum in terms of considering race, sexism, etc.



">Kate McAlpine is making quite the impression in the geek ( Read more... )