Construction on a new Navy ship has started in San Diego named after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Milk was the first openly gay man elected in the state of California. The ship, which is being built at NASSCO San Diego, will ultimately become a fleet oiler which will be used to replenish fuel, oil and dry goods to Navy ships at sea. Kathy Baker, a logistics engineer with 45 years at NASSCO, made the ceremonial first cut of steel for the ship. Work has begun on constructing a Military Sealift Command fleet oiler after the pioneering gay leader, Harvey Milk Stuart Milk, center, the nephew of civil rights leader Harvey Milk, stands next to a photo of the USNS Harvey Milk during a ship naming ceremony 'I was shocked,' she said to the San Diego Tribune. 'I was honored. Felt all the time, effort and hard work I put in all these years was appreciated.' Milk, who came from a naval family, served as a Navy diving officer during the Korean War. His nephew, … [Read more...] about San Diego shipbuilder begins construction on the U.S. Navy ship Harvey Milk named after the slain gay rights activist
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Tom Hiddleston sparks fan hysteria as he joins fellow British hunk Benedict Cumberbatch on stage for the epic Marvel Panel at San Diego Comic-Con
Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch sparked delight from fans on Saturday as they took to the stage for the epic Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The two actors represented the Brits at the film showcase, which saw the long-awaited confirmation of Phase Four after months of speculation. Tom - who plays the God of Mischief Loki - and Benedict - who plays Doctor Strange - delighted the crowd in Hall H with their appearance, as it was revealed both of their characters' tales would be expanded in both the film and TV universe. They're here! Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch sparked delight from fans on Saturday as they took to the stage for the epic Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con Both no stranger to a Comic-Con appearance, Tom, 38, and Benedict, 43, took to the stage to a roaring reception as they teased their roles in Marvel Phase Four. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Angelina Jolie confirms role in upcoming The Eternals as she... Marvel confirms … [Read more...] about Tom Hiddleston sparks fan hysteria as he joins fellow British hunk Benedict Cumberbatch on stage for the epic Marvel Panel at San Diego Comic-Con
What’s black and white and a record holder? I was a London Marathon panda
Breaking a world record while running in a panda costume. Raising over £1,000 for charity. Even getting a tweet of congratulations from Paula Radcliffe. Truly, days don’t get much better than this. My London marathon morning started surreally as I sat in a tent near Greenwich, lending duct tape to a post box, safety pins to a doctor in scrubs and discussing handcuffing strategies with a husband and wife. This was not an average race start. All the aspirational Guinness World Record chasers start together, so at 9am I also found myself posing for photos next to a rhino, a tent and a man in ski boots. I was, in truth, extremely nervous. I spent the day before tweaking my costume to stop the panda head from wobbling and reducing my field of vision from narrow to non-existent. Nothing seemed to work, with the result that I ran the entire race with a roll of duct tape round my paw in case of emergencies. But within minutes of the start, it was clear this was going to be an … [Read more...] about What’s black and white and a record holder? I was a London Marathon panda
Motsi Mabuse reveals the ‘tears are rolling again’ as she returns to Germany for Christmas with her daughter and husband after sister Oti won Strictly with Kelvin Fletcher
Motsi Mabuse has told how she was in tears 'again' after the Strictly Come Dancing final as she returned to Germany with her daughter and husband. The TV star, 38, joined the judging panel of the BBC series this year and watched as her sister Oti Mabuse, 29, won the show with her celebrity partner Kelvin Fletcher, 35. Taking to Twitter, Motsi told how she was still overcome with emotion after the final after she broke down in tears when Kelvin and Oti were announced as the winners. Emotion: Motsi Mabuse, 38, has told how she was in tears 'again' after the Strictly Come Dancing final as she returned to Germany with her daughter and husband She wrote: 'Tears are rolling once again!!! I am grateful, I am happy ! It has been more than amazing but every traveler returns home looking forward to spending time with my daughter and husband. 'Congratulations @kelvin_fletcher and @OtiMabuse! The final was epic! Love M'. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Strictly Come … [Read more...] about Motsi Mabuse reveals the ‘tears are rolling again’ as she returns to Germany for Christmas with her daughter and husband after sister Oti won Strictly with Kelvin Fletcher
Ken Russell: Sex, nuns and rock’n’roll
Glenda Jackson I worked with Ken on six films. Women in Love was the first time I'd worked with a director of that genius, and on a film of that size. What I remember most was the creative and productive atmosphere on set: he was open to ideas from everyone, from the clapperboard operator upwards. Like any great director, he knew what he didn't want – but was open to everything else. As a director he never said anything very specific. He'd say, "It needs to be a bit more … urrrgh, or a bit less hmmm", and you knew exactly what he meant. I used to ask him why he never said "Cut", and he said, "Because it means you always do something different." They gave me an Oscar [for her performance as Gudrun Brangwen], but I couldn't collect it as I was working. I haven't seen the film since the initial screening for cast and crew. Working with Ken was one of the great joys of my life. My whole memory of him is infused with laughter. His imagination grew and developed over the … [Read more...] about Ken Russell: Sex, nuns and rock’n’roll