Monthly Archives: June 2011
Gorilla Adopted By Childless Couple Video
The couple, both zookeepers, took in Digit 13 years ago, when her biological mother refused to breastfeed. They already had experience working with gorillas, but acknowledge that it’s not an easy job.
New Zealand’s News 3 reports that the couple compares raising Digit to raising a child, in terms of the impact on their social life. There are no more nights out to the movies or restaurants, but they don’t seem to mind.
BBC News reports that during the day, Digit spends her time at the Saint Martin la Plaine Zoo in France. In the evenings, she returns home to her adopted parents, where she enjoys sleeping in their bed.
We have a 13-year-old relationship with Digit, so obviously we’ve created a very strong bond with each other.”
Although Digit’s story is a unique situation, keeping wild animals in human households can be frowned upon. 17-year-old Felicia Frisco sleeps with a Bengal tiger in her bed, and questions were raised over whether or not the animal should be kept in captivity. Unfortunately though, a handler explained, “There’s nowhere for a tiger to live in the wild anymore.”
As for gorillas, many are endangered or threatened. For example, mountain gorillas in Central Africa are threatened by the Human Metapneumovirus which causes deadly respiratory diseases in humans and can be passed on to mountain gorillas.
Sarkozy Grabbed, Nearly Pulled To Ground By Man During Tour
Sarkozy, attending a meeting of mayors near the southern city of Toulouse, was moving down a line of residents and shaking hands when an unidentified man seized the fabric of his suit at the shoulder and yanked him aggressively.
Charlize Theron Is Not Ready For Marriage
Charlize Theron thinks marriage is a “divine right” but does not want to wed herself.
The Oscar winning Monster actress is pleased about a vote in New York which allows same sex couples to marry, she’s doesn’t believe the US government is doing enough, as it is still banned in most states.
She said: “It’s a divine right and when government starts to tell us who can love and what is good love, I do have a problem with that.
“I have a problem with the fact that our government hasn’t stepped up enough to make this federal, to make this legal.”
South Africa born Charlize – who split with long term partner Stuart Townsend last year – enjoys being in a secure, long term relationship but personally sees no reason to have a marriage ceremony for herself.
Speaking on TV show ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’, she added: “I really want for myself a long-term relationship. And I have been in long-term relationships.
“That’s the kind of union that I want. The actual ceremony is not something that is important to me–but I see the importance for other people.”
Watch Canada Day 2011 celebrated with Prince William and Kate Video
The holiday celebrates Canada’s 144th birthday, recognizing the unification of three previously separate British colonies into what is now Canada. Celebrations in Ottawa regularly include fireworks, concerts, and a parade, but this year Ottawa expects record-breaking crowds due to the royal couple’s visit.
Last year, Queen Elizabeth visited Ottawa on Canada Day as well, but did not attract the crowds William and Kate are expected to attract this week. The increased interest in the royal couple and their visit is expected to generate proportional media coverage as well.
Canadian Heritage minister James Moore told the CBC, “When [Queen Elizabeth] visited Canada last summer, there were 18 international journalists on the trip. On this trip, 274 international journalists are coming. It is by far the largest and most covered royal visit Canada has ever seen.”
After spending the long Canada Day weekend in Ottawa, William and Kate will make their way across the country with stops in Montreal, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife, and Calgary. In the US, the royal couple will stop in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara where William will play a charity polo match.
On their tour the royal couple is trying to save British taxpayers wherever possible, staying at the British consul general’s residence in Los Angeles instead of lavish hotels and even flying with regular passengers on a standard British Airways flight out of Los Angeles.
Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, Pat Monahan perform on ‘The Voice
“The Voice’s” finale results show — peaking, undeniably, with Stevie Nicks taking the stage to perform her classic “Landslide” as a duet. Also in the house to perform were Miranda Lambert, Ryan Tedder of One Republic, and Train’s lead singer, Pat Monahan.
Monahan took the stage first to sing “Drops of Jupiter” with contestant Vicci Martinez. Monahan who will be touring with “The Voice” coach Adam Levine when Maroon 5 and Train hit the road together this summer. After the performance, Vicci’s coach Cee-Lo thanked Monahan for participating. “I would like to thank Pat because I know what a sensitive subject matter that song has for him, and I appreciate him sharing that song with you,” he told Vicci.”
Later, Nicks joined Javier Colon — who went on to win the competition — on “Landslide,” a performance which rocked his coach Adam Levine considerably. “I told Stevie Nicks I wasn’t going to cry on national television, so I’m not going to cry,” Adam said, addressing Javier. “That’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done, other than have kids probably, and get married. I’m pretty speechless. You just sang with Stevie Nicks and that’s one of the most beautiful duets I’ve ever heard in my life.”
Tedder is a phenomenal songwriter and a wonderful performer, but we have to admit that he felt like a strange choice to pair with Beverly McClellan. His contemporary voice didn’t blend particularly well with Beverly’s classic rock and blues tones, but they still looked like they had an absolute blast on stage.
Isayah Muller Football star stabbed to death just hours after high school graduation
American football star was tragically stabbed to death in a fight with parking attendants just hours after he graduated from high school.
Isayah Muller, 19, died after an argument in the Bronx, New York, over an alleged theft of fragrances from his family’s car during the ceremony.
His father, Andre Muller, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and assault – but was not accused of stabbing his son.
Star running back Isayah, known as ‘Zayah’ to friends, led his team to the Public Schools Athletic League championship last year.
The family arrived at the car park on Tuesday morning and walked to a campus for the graduation of Harry S. Truman High School students.
They headed back to the car after the ceremony and just after they left to go for dinner Mr Muller noticed something was missing, police said.
Harry S. Truman High School. Following the ceremony, the family headed back to the car, Browne said.
An argument erupted initially between Muller’s father and parking attendants, whom he accused of stealing something from his auto, Browne said. The father noticed the property missing from the car while the family was en route to a celebratory meal Tuesday afternoon on City Island, a fishing hamlet on the northern tip of the Bronx.
Angry over the missing property, Andre Muller turned the car around and headed back to the parking lot, Browne said. The fight broke out and Isayah Muller was stabbed in the chest, though it’s not clear by whom. The father and son ran to the family car where his mother and girlfriend were waiting and they drove him to the clinic. Muller was later transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly before 6 p.m., Browne said.
It’s not clear how many attendants were involved in the incident, or who delivered the fatal blow. There was no answer at the garage early Wednesday.
Muller was headed to Nassau Community College in Garden City, Long Island, in the fall, according to his Facebook page. His Facebook profile showed him to be a popular guy who was hardworking and enjoyed sports.
He was a star running back. He rushed for 285 yards during the high school championship game in November, winning 23-20 over the top-seeded Beach Channel. His performance was the talk of newspapers and television alike. He was revered by his teammates.
12 YEAR OLD GIRL PREGENT LOL TEXTED HER CLASSMATES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL!
We really are in the END OF DAYS when a 12 year old girl is trying to gain FAME . . . by texting PREGNANCY PICS around school!!!
Christina Hendricks Bathing Suit If You Have Breasts’ (PHOTOS)
Christina Hendricks, covers Lucky’s August issue, and inside she dishes on dressing her figure (uh, does it sound like she’s launching a swimsuit line?), her signature red ‘do and prepping for the paparazzi.
