Culture Buzz A hate crime captured on film. Svyatoslav Sheremet, head of the Ukrainian organization Gay-Forum, is attacked following a press conference in Kiev. Neo-Nazis protesting a proposed gay pride parade are the likely culprits.
Music Buzz I think he should do Don McLean's “American Pie” next.
Culture Buzz Ouch. The Muslim world this past week observed Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, when Shi'ite Muslims mourn the death of the grandson of the Prophent Mohammed. Very devout Shi'ites cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. WARNING: Graphic images.
Politics Buzz Normally voters are screwed by politicians, not each other. Seriously though, between this and the Medvedev Girls, Russian politics are turning into an episode of “Entourage” that has nuclear capabilities.
A collaboration with his protege, Hot Rod, cleverly/subtly/allegorically/poetically titled “Osama bin Laden is Dead.” It's got a sick beat for dancing away your humanity. Just wait for the awesome Charlie Sheen break down. Trust me, you'll be humming this as it drives you to stick your head in the oven.
http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/09/got-no-rhythm-23-year...
He must be very perplexed by hip hop.
This new Japanese toy lets you convert your body into instrument. Smack your friends and make delightful percussion sounds.
A harrowing image showing an abused Tiger Woods has hit the web. It shows injuries he sustained after allegedly being beat by his wife with a golf club following allegations of infidelity. How she managed to get that golf ball in his ear, we'll never know. God speed, Woods family.
What?! How is this guy a respected news authority?
This chart breaks down the percentage of women who believe it is OK for their husbands to hit them, by country. Jordan, Somalia, and Ethiopia top it off with around 80% of women saying it's OK, while women in Serbia, Georgia, and Belize say no way.
http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/24/new-clashes-repor...
New clashes reported in Iran over the reelection of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad