Monthly Archives: July 2011
Sting Cancels Concert in Kazakhstan Due To Human Rights Issues
Sting was supposed to perform at the Astana Day Festival in Kazakhstan on July 4th, but after being contacted by Amnesty International, he decided to cancel the appearance. The singer
WATCH: Rare Video of Finback Whales
Off the coast of California, Captain Larry Hartmann had a rare and exciting experience at sea. The captain and four passengers saw a pod of finback whales swim right up
Birds Are First Non-Human Animals To Use Grammar
Better than most Youtube commentators, I bet. When it comes to syntax, Bengal Finches know where it’s at. This particular species of bird is rather sensitive to unfamiliar bird calls
Alec Baldwin, Ina Garten Help Raise $600K For Conservation Charity
Last weekend’s “Barefoot under the Stars” fundraiser, hosted by chef Ina Garten (aka The Barefoot Contessa) and special guested by Alec Baldwin, was a giant success – raising over $600,000
Tour de France To Feature First Vegan Cyclist
For the first time in its 108-year history, a cyclist participating in the grueling 2,200-mile, three-week Tour de France will complete the race while maintaining a vegan diet. Almost. Let’s get
Twenty 200-Acre Solar Farms Coming To The Southeast
We don’t often cover green tech here on the ‘razz, so when we do, you can consider it big news. Florida-based National Solar Power announced earlier this week that it
France Says Adieu To Hydraulic Fracking
Somewhere, Mark Ruffalo is giving a giant high-five to the entire country of France this morning! A giant high-five. French senators late yesterday voted to outlaw hydraulic fracking, making it
