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UN Pleads for More Aid to Famine-hit Somalia

The United Nations appealed for a further half-billion dollars in aid funding for 2011 to deal with a serious famine in the Horn of Africa. Around 1.5 million Somalis remain stuck in the country as the worst drought in 20 years hits the country. (July 21)

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Fabio Is The New Old Spice Guy

There’s not much to say here. Old Spice has apparently traded Isaiah Mustafa for an even more ironic, tongue-in-cheek commercial endeavor by hiring harlequin novel cover boy and goose victim Fabio to tout the men’s deodorant. The words escaping Fabio’s mouth seem unclear as in they don’t make sense, but that’s probably the intention of the ad? (“They will have to listen closely, and then they might… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : VH1′s Today In Music Discovery Date : 20/07/2011 21:19 Number of articles : 4

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Stephen Colbert: It Gets Better

A rare moment of utter sincerity He’s a great human being. (H/T HumboldtBlue!) [cross-posted at ABLC] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Balloon Juice Discovery Date : 20/07/2011 17:37 Number of articles : 5

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Landing Closes Chapter on Mission Control

With the last shuttle mission at “full stop”, Houston’s Mission Control prepares to turn out the lights. (July 21)

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Pelosi, Boehner Square Off on Debt Ceiling

Both House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House Majority Leader John Boehner spoke Thursday about ongoing efforts to reach a deal on the debt ceiling before an August 2nd deadline. (July 21)

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Farmer: Animals Need Help With Heat Wave

An excessive heat warning is in effect for much of the central and eastern United States through the weekend. Find out how a farmer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania keeps his animals in good health during the heat wave. (July 21)

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Indian Weddings Faulted for Food Waste

Prodigious food waste at the weddings of India’s wealthy and middle classes is coming under fire. The government is exploring ways to cut back on the extravagance. (July 21)

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Comic-Con Opens in San Diego

Spider-Man creator Stan Lee held court in San Diego for opening day of Comic-Con 2011, where fans often don costumes to soak up their favorite popular culture. (July 21)

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Rep. Joe Walsh Blasts Chris Matthews: Obama ‘Doesn’t Send a Thrill Up My Leg’

Every once in a while we get to see someone stand up to being talked over. This time MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, famed for shouting down guests with whom he disagrees, had a run for his money when he was challenged by Congressman Joe Walsh. During a segment on the debt ceiling debate, the Republican congressman asked the Hardball host what President Obama has done in the last six months to remedy the… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 20/07/2011 04:36 Number of articles : 4

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Defense of Marriage Act hearing turns comical thanks to Sen. Al Franken

DOMA hearing erupts in laughter when Sen. Al Franken takes down a conservative witness Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Top of the Ticket Discovery Date : 20/07/2011 19:21 Number of articles : 4

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