Air traffic in the UK, Norway, and much of Sweden has been closed after an eruption from the Icelandic volcano 10 to 20 times greater than the one … [Read more...] about Volcanic Ash Plume Grounds All Air Traffic Over UK, Norway
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Iceland to Have Same-Sex Marriage by July?
A marriage equality bill in Iceland is quickly making its way through the nation's parliament, SDGLN reports: "The liberal nation, which … [Read more...] about Iceland to Have Same-Sex Marriage by July?
News: George Michael, Gay Middle-Schoolers, Rihanna, Volcanoes
Students in Mead Valley California want to form a Gay-Straight Alliance at their middle school. Some parents aren't happy about this: "Brandi … [Read more...] about News: George Michael, Gay Middle-Schoolers, Rihanna, Volcanoes
Watch: Intense Video of Icelandic Volcano Eruption
Great soundtrack, too. Over the weekend I posted about the eruption of a volcano in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier in southern Iceland. It's … [Read more...] about Watch: Intense Video of Icelandic Volcano Eruption
Watch: Volcano Erupts in Icelandic Glacier, Forcing Evacuations
A volcano in southern Iceland erupted last night, forcing evacuations and diverting air traffic:"Shortly before midnight, … [Read more...] about Watch: Volcano Erupts in Icelandic Glacier, Forcing Evacuations
Sigur Rós frontman and Boyfriend Release Album: Riceboy Sleeps
If you're a fan of Icelandic band Sigur Rós, you may want to check out Riceboy Sleeps. It's a new release by Jónsi Birgisson of Sigur Rós and … [Read more...] about Sigur Rós frontman and Boyfriend Release Album: Riceboy Sleeps
Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower with Aurora Borealis
Over the past few days I've occasionally been checking out the webcam that faces Yoko Ono's Imagine Peace Tower in Reykjavik, Iceland … [Read more...] about Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower with Aurora Borealis
News: Michael Phelps, Kiss Arrest, Richard Serra, Australia, Oral Sex
Houston judge and AIDS activist John Paul Barnich, the first openly gay man to become a city court judge in Texas, dies at 63. Gay historian and NYC … [Read more...] about News: Michael Phelps, Kiss Arrest, Richard Serra, Australia, Oral Sex
Lesbian Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir Takes Helm in Iceland
Last Tuesday I mentioned that it looked likely Johanna Sigurdardottir was set to become the world's first openly gay prime minister. That has now … [Read more...] about Lesbian Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir Takes Helm in Iceland
News: Iceland, T.R. Knight, PETA, Penguins, Karl Rove, Octuplets
Portland Mayor Sam Adams back to work: "'Good morning, everybody,' he said to the reporters who rushed to meet him at the doors. 'Happy to be back,' … [Read more...] about News: Iceland, T.R. Knight, PETA, Penguins, Karl Rove, Octuplets