Hope For Paws got a call about an injured dog living on the streets in a rough part of Los Angeles. The dog rarely came out of her hiding spot, except to look for food late at night, so it took Eldad Hagar and Lisa Chiarrelli a few nights of looking. They were told the dog was pregnant so they wanted to get to her as quickly as possible. After hearing from a neighbor that the dog might be living in some bushes, they went exploring one night. They were able to quickly find her den in one particularly think bush. What they didn’t except to find was that the dog had given birth, and was there with all of her adorable newborn puppies. (Source: Eldad Hagar) What a sweetie Iris is, and her three puppies Seth, Nethaniel and Meg look just the cutest. Hopefully they’ll all find a forever home very soon. Read more: http://viralnova.com/dog-and-puppies-rescued/
Tension was high Monday night as New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg addressed Hurricane Sandy and its approach into the East Coast. For most viewers, though, it wasn’t the mayor’s speech that was most captivating — it was his sign language interpreter. The woman, later identified as Lydia Callis, was an instant hit across the web for her dramatic expressions and theatrical gestures during the speech. A flurry of tweets and a GIF-filled Tumblr quickly went viral as a result of the now pseudo-infamous interpretation. At first, Callis was mistakenly attributed as Lydia “Calas” — a Twitter handle and Tumblr page went up with the incorrect spelling — but a correction was soon brought public. Viewers across social media applauded her not only for her outstanding interpretations, but for giving everyone a reason to smile during a grim, stressful time. Hurricane Sandy will go down as one of the most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history, with estimates close to $20 billion. Here’s a bit of what the Twitterverse had to say: My mother-in-law, who is an ASL interpreter says @mikebloomberg‘s signer Lydia Callis is “amazing” and “crystral clear”. Animation helps. — Daniel Bentley (@DJBentley) October 31, 2012 No making fun of Bloomberg’s sign-language translator. Seriously. Only love. She’s doing her job both very well, and with STYLE. — Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) October 29, 2012 I really want Lydia Callis (Bloomberg’s sign language interpreter) next to Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA. Can someone make this happen? — Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) October 31, 2012 Shush, everyone, Lydia Callis is signing. (Also, that Bloomberg guy is talking.) twitter.com/ditzkoff/statu… — Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) October 30, 2012 Callis even passed the ultimate threshold for solidified Internet fame by getting a parody video dedicated to her shared on YouTube. Watch the video up top and try not to grin, at least a little bit. Did you see Callis in action? Tell us what you thought. More Coverage of Hurricane Sandy The Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy Breezy Point, Queens “Destruction after fire in Breezy Point, Queens.” Via Official New York City Fire Department Breezy Point, Queens “Destruction after fire in Breezy Point, Queens.”Via Official New York City Fire Department Guantanamo Bay, Cuba “Damage being repaired on the roof of the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Arts and Crafts Center after Hurricane Sandy made landfall.” Via Joint Task Force Guantanamo Public Affairs/Sgt. Brett Perkins North Carolina Via North Carolina Department of Public Transportation Manhattan “No traffic on the FDR today. This was all under water the night before. It’s amazing how a storm like Sandy can completely shut down an entire city.” Via WanderingtheWorld South Ferry Station, Manhattan A submerged escalator at the South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan. Via MTA East Village, Manhattan People bail water from a basement of an East Village business. Via Brennan Cavanaugh West Village, Manhattan “Bleeker Street Pizza: OPEN- The electricity was still out, but they were making pizza anyway, with the help of their gas-fired oven and a few spelunker head […]
A softball-size eyeball washed ashore on Pompano Beach, Fla. this week and it has experts perplexed. Is a colossal squid lurking in the ocean’s depths with an eye patch or did a whale’s Halloween gag go too far? No one knows for certain, but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has fielded plenty of odd guesses since sharing the photo on its Facebook page. The whopper peeper is currently chilling on ice as it awaits shipment to the the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg, where it will be analyzed and, hopefully, identified. While we wait for marine biologists to do their thing, we can’t help but hope that monstrous orb evolves into a eye-themed meme of Steve Buscemi proportions. A little more eyeball oddness for your viewing pleasure: Top image courtesy of Carli Segelson / Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/12/giant-eyeball-mystery/
On April 3rd, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his last speech at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. The following day, he was assassinated. His inspirational words, which foretell a better future for our nation, are just as stirring today as they were over 50 years ago. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/mlks-last-speech-is-as-relevant-today-as-it-was-back-then/
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the birthday of Dian Fossey, American zoologist best known for her study of gorillas. Google Doodle pays tribute to zoologist Dian Fossey Image: Google Fossey studied gorilla groups over the period of 18 years in Africa, founding the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda. A lot of her work consisted of preventing the killing of gorillas by poachers; after one of her favorite gorillas named Digit was killed, she founded the Digit Fund with the purpose of raising money for anti-poaching patrols. Fossey was killed in her cabin in 1985; the perpetrator was never found. Fossey’s life was fictionalized in the 1988 film Gorillas in the Mist (based on Fossey’s book of the same name), starring Sigourney Weaver. The movie was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two Golden Globes. Top 10 Animated Google Doodles The Christmas Google Doodle Each package gets larger with a mouse-over, and a click on it returns search results pertinent to a specific country or the particular items featured in a scene. This one is from December 24, 2010. Charlie Chaplin Google Doodle The Google Doodle team stars in an homage to the silent film era’s greatest star’s 122nd birthday, April 15, 2011. Google Logo Repelled by Cursor This one’s done in HTML5 and was published Sept. 7, 2010. To get the full effect, here’s one you can interact with. John Lennon Google Doodle This Doodle commemorated John Lennon’s 70th birthday in October 2010. Martha Graham Debuting May 10, 2011, this Google Doodle marks dance choreographer Martha Graham’s birthday. Robert Bunsen Commemorated the birthday of the inventor of the Bunsen burner, German chemist Robert Bunsen on March 31, 2011. Thomas Edison The great inventor’s birthday was honored on February 11, 2011. Independence Day Marking Independence Day 2010. Pac-Man’s 30th Anniversary A real crowd pleaser was this playable Pac-Man game, which appeared on May 21. 2010. Here’s a playable version. Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/01/16/google-doodle-dian-fossey/
The truth is, sharks have very little interest in being seen by humans, but one in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, couldn’t help but enjoy a close-up. A father and his daughter were testing out their new GoPro at Papamoa Beach, when suddenly a shark came dangerously close, swimming right next to them. (via Daily Mail) According to the comments on YouTube, the man filming was actually even hit by the shark! I know GoPro’s slogan is “Be a Hero,” but this might be too much to ask of the poor guy on his first day of owning one. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/shark-gopro/
It’s about time Conan did something with that hair. While prepping for a special appearance on his show from the cast of Orange is the New Black, Conan O’Brien got a special beauty consultation from Laverne Cox, who plays sassy hair stylist Sophia Burset on the Netflix show. Among Cox’s tips to Coco were to get a new dye job and ditch the Bozo the Clown look. Harsh. Conan also featured other members of the cast on different segments of his show, including how to make crazy eyes with Uzo Aduba and Orange is the New Black alternative credits. When it comes to hair color, it seems, orange is not the new black. BONUS: 9 ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Actresses In and Out of Character Orange is the New Black Characters IRL 1. Emma Myles – Leanne Taylor Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, Theo Wargo, Netflix 2. Dascha Polanc – Dayanara Diaz Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, J Carter Rinaldi, Netflix 3. Madeline Brewer – Tricia Miller Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, Rob Kim / Stringer, Netflix 4. Natasha Lyonne – Nicky Nichols Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, Brad Barket, Stringer, Netflix 5. Uzo Aduba – Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren Image: Mashable Composite, Jonathan Leibson/Stringer, Netflix 6. Taryn Manning – Tiffany “Pennsatucky” Doggett Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, J Carter Rinaldi, Netflix 7. Laura Prepon – Alex Vause Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, Desiree Navarro, Netflix 8. Taylor Schilling – Piper Chapman Image: Mashable Composite, Joel Ryan/Invision/AP,Netflix 9. Danielle Brooks – Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson Image: Mashable Composite, Getty Images, Mike Marsland, Netflix Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/08/05/laverne-cox-conan/
If we know anything about sequels, it’s that they tend to be worse than the original. Ocean’s Twelve, the sequel to the hugely successful Ocean’s Eleven, is no exception, as this guy proves in his breakdown of one of the movie’s silliest scenes. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/guy-is-confused-by-laser-dance-scene-from-oceans-12/
We didn’t think we could love this classic Beatles jam anymore than we already do… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/come-together-on-a-traditional-korean-instrument/
