Can animals be gay?

It is the question baffling wildlife experts across the globe – can animals be homosexual? By Nick Collins telegraph.co.uk Previous 1 of 2 Images Next A study of an albatross colony at the University of Hawaii revealed that one third of the ‘couples’, who commit to each other for life, consist of two females Photo: ALAMY Some biologists claim ‘gay’ animal behaviour has been spotted in 1,500 different species Photo: ALAMY According to Darwin, the sexual impulses of animals are designed to cause reproduction, and are therefore necessarily heterosexual. But new research suggests homosexual animals – often dismissed by biologists as the exceptions … Continue reading Can animals be gay?

Lets build a bonfire of laws

Nick Clegg: tell us the laws that you want scrapped The most radical redistribution of power from the state to the people for 200 years is to be made by the new coalition Government, Nick Clegg is to claim. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor telegraph.co.uk Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg during a meeting in 10 Downing Street Photo: REUTERS The public will be asked what laws they want ripped up, in far-reaching reforms designed to put back “faith in politics”, the Deputy Prime Minister will say. The reordering of power will sweep away Labour legislation and new criminal offences deemed … Continue reading Lets build a bonfire of laws

Jew assaulted by American Neo-Nazi in Florida!

(my mistake not Jew but Muslim) San Diego: Muslim Assaulted and told “Go back home” loonwatch.com A Muslim man was assaulted after praying by a man who punched him repeatedly in the face and told him to “go back home.” San Diego Assault Brings Calls for Hate Crime Charges By Carol Forsloff SAN DIEGO – The Council on American-Islamic relations (CAIR) is seeking hate charges against a man who assaulted a Muslim. The San Diego chapter of CAIR on Saturday asked for state and federal hate crimes laws to be used against a white man in his 50’s. The Muslim … Continue reading Jew assaulted by American Neo-Nazi in Florida!

France: ‘Burka Rage’ Attack – well done Sarkozy you are very erm brave?

loonwatch.com The French government has gotten what it asked for, the “discussion” about the Burka, and now the legislation for banning the burka has created a volatile mix in the country. The discussion is provoking a lot of animosity and hate, now we have the case of a French woman ripping off the burka of a French Muslim, what is being dubbed “burka rage.” France has first ‘burka rage’ incident The astonishing scene unfolded during a weekend shopping trip after the woman lawyer took offence at the attire of a fellow shopper resulting in argument during which the pair came … Continue reading France: ‘Burka Rage’ Attack – well done Sarkozy you are very erm brave?

Extremists unhealthy obsession with Muslim women

Miss USA Rima Fakih “Too Sexy” for Debbie Schlussel and other Islamophobes loonwatch.com Debbie Schlussel is a walking catastrophe. She has been hit by the green monster. No, not the “diabolical Islamic hordes marching to overtake the West” but…jealousy. It seems that the unsavory wingnut is up in arms that the Miss USA crown has gone to Miss Michigan Rima Fakih, a young woman who astounded judges with her beauty and intelligence during the pageant. Per her modus operandi, Schlussel is claiming that Rima Fakih should really be known as Miss Hezbollah. (Yeah, because you know how Hezbollah really loves … Continue reading Extremists unhealthy obsession with Muslim women

Miss USA 2010 and a confused conspiracy theory

Rima Fakih’s win is welcomed by many Arab-Americans, but some neocons denounce it as a sinister Islamic plot Khaled Diab guardian.co.uk Rima Fakih is crowned Miss USA at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters When beauty contests mix with geopolitics, things can get rather ugly. This was demonstrated last weekend by the crowning of Rima Fakih as Miss USA, the first Arab-American and Muslim to win the title. The 24-year-old, who moved to the United States from her native Lebanon in the early 1990s, was understandably proud to become the crowned figurehead of American … Continue reading Miss USA 2010 and a confused conspiracy theory

Art or incitement?

by Sana Saleem We haven’t yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the Danish cartoon controversy and a whole new menace is upon us. Last month, the Comedy Central show ‘South Park’ self-censored an episode meant to feature Prophet Muhammad after receiving threats from a New York-based extremist group. As a result of that censorship, artists – claiming to be defenders of free speech – have responded by organising an event they call “Draw A Muhammad Day” on May 20. The campaign claims to be an attempt to defend the freedom of speech. But a Facebook group used for campaigning … Continue reading Art or incitement?

Manchester terror plot? : The e-mails

By Dominic Casciani BBC News home affairs correspondent Abid Naseer’s e-mails were of concern A special immigration court has ruled that a Pakistani student was leading a bomb plot in the UK – but can’t be deported because of the risk to his safety. At the heart of the case was a series of e-mails that Abid Naseer sent to a contact in Pakistan. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission said this contact was an al-Qaeda operative. During the case a witness for MI5, known only as ZR, explained what he thought they meant. *For purposes of clarity, some of the … Continue reading Manchester terror plot? : The e-mails

Special Immigration Appeals Commission judgment 18 May 2010

Operation Pathway: Special Immigration Appeals Commission judgment 18 May 2010 On 18th May 2010, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) handed down judgment in the case of two Pakistani nationals. The individuals remain in the UK following their arrests in April 2009 under the Terrorism Act as part of Operation Pathway. The judgment also concerned three individuals who returned voluntarily to Pakistan in the summer of 2009 following their arrests in April 2009 as part of the same operation. This factsheet is intended to explain today’s judgment and provide some background to the operation. Today’s Judgment SIAC ruled today that … Continue reading Special Immigration Appeals Commission judgment 18 May 2010