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Pale and Persecuted: Albinos Hunted, Terrorized in Tanzania
Living in sub-Saharan Africa isn't an easy existence for anyone — but for albino people living in one of Earth’s hottest areas has intense challenges. Their total lack of pigmentation, which affects 1 in 3,000, is excruciating under the glaring African sun — they are predisposed to severe skin burns and often die of skin cancer before the age of 30.
Though lately, the weather is the least of their problems.
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How-To: Megan Fox's Sophisticated Makeup
Need proof that subtlety is more alluring than in-your-face sexiness? Witness Megan Fox, who showed off a ladylike style at Spike TV's Scream Awards this weekend. With her long locks tucked away to create the illusion of a bob (here's how), she looked sophisticated and poised.
Another Virus to Worry About: Chikungunya
As of late, West Nile Virus was the only virus we worried about here in the States that could be contracted by mosquito bites, but it looks like there's a new virus that could be flying our way — Chikungunya. The mouthful of a virus has spread across Africa, India, the French Island of Reunion, and there have also been cases found in Italy and France since 2005. Health officials are worried that this virus will soon infect those living in Europe and the US.
Cheryl Cole And Co. Commence Comic Relief Climb
Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh joined Chris Moyles, Denise Van Outen, Fearne Cotton, Gary Barlow and Ronan Keating at Heathrow Airport at the weekend to board a flight to Tanzania for their Mount Kilimanjaro climb in aid of Comic Relief. Cheryl wore a cute Madonna top, one of the Stella McCartney designed t-shirts, but on arrival they all discovered they'd packed too many clothes, much to Fearne Cotton's horror, who said: "Up a mountain with four pairs of socks? No way am I letting delicate little Cheryl Cole smell my big cheesy feet."
Front Page: Las Vegas Hits The Snow Jackpot
- A rare snow storm has hit Las Vegas, leaving more snow than the city has seen in decades, and grounding most flights in and out of sin city. The National Weather Service has called the storm a "significant historical event." — Las Vegas Review Journal
- A former Rwandan Army Colonel has been convicted of genocide by the UN court in Tanzania, after the court determined he masterminded the 1994 mass killings of the Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
Nicole Kidman Takes a Day For Goodwill
Australia hits theaters today, but Nicole Kidman took a break from her busy press schedule to present a petition against violence towards women at the United Nations in NYC yesterday. As a UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador, Nicole talked about how happy she was to get over 5 million signatures, saying, “We thought that the more names we collected, the stronger our case to make ending violence against women a top priority for governments everywhere. Well, the results are in.
ACTivism: Blue Planet Run
Now that Steptember is coming to an end, do you need an excuse to get moving in October? How about doing it to fund getting safe water to kids in Tanzania?
If that sounds up your alley then take the Blue Planet Run 30-Mile Challenge.
A Few Fab Words With Ingle and Rhode
If you've ever seen the movie Blood Diamond then you'll realise the importance of ethical diamonds. The industry is notoriously corrupt so it's refreshing to know that jewellery designers Ingle & Rhode are working hard to bring you ethical diamonds. We caught up with them to find out why it is so important to know where your jewels have come from.What Exactly Is in a $60,000 Ice Cream Sundae?
I was recently at the new Oxbow Public Market in Napa, where I came across a little organic scoop shop from Three Twins Ice Cream. While the ice cream is smooth and delicious, it was actually the absurdly expensive sundaes that caught my eye.
I asked the gal behind the counter if they've ever served an expensive sundae, and she said not yet, but she was sure it was bound to happen someday.
Out of Africa: Kenya Hits Two Finish Lines
In Kenya today President Mwai Kibaki named rival Raila Odinga prime minister. The power-sharing deal became official after lengthy negotiations over the agreement they signed more than a month ago.
The two became locked in heated debate over the governing of Kenya following disputed elections between them last December.
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