The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. We brought you some excellent top 10 lists this week on art, technology, director Errol Morris, and naughty celebs who should rethink their eco-lifestyles. Don’t forget to catch up with some of our other most popular articles of the week, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites.

Katie:

Bush’s War: PBS Frontline Brings the War to a Computer Near You

Inverted Areola, Asymmetrical Breasts, & the Miss Bimbo Game

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Nicole:

Where the Wild Things Are: Top 10 Art Blogs

Dark Water: Artist Explores Consequences of Three Gorges Dam Project

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Giulia:

A Pregnant Man?

Is the Lebron / Gisele Vogue Cover Racist?

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Gina:

Top 10 Technology Blogs

Errol Morris’ Top 10 Films

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Kerry:

Top 10 Celebrities Who Need a New Cause

Dead Bats Flying: Mysterious Fatal Illness Alarms Scientists

The cover photo on this month’s Vogue Magazine of LeBron James holding Gisele Bundchen has caused a debate over whether or not the image is racist. The image taken by the infamous Annie Liebovitz was discussed on this mornings Today Show as seen in this clip below.

LeBron James likes the photo saying

“everything my name is on is going to be criticized in a good way or bad way.Who cares what anyone says?”

So if the person in the photo doesn’t see the image as anything more than a cool photo why are people making such a fuss?

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Ray Zahab, an ultra-distance runner and activist, set out on November 1, 2006 to run across the length of the Sahara desert in an effort to raise awareness for H2O Africa and their mission to bring clean water to the people of the continent. Ray completed his journey of 4350 miles across the Sahara in 111 days, averaging 43 miles per day.

Check out these ten fun facts about Ray Zahab, as well as an engaging interview on “The Hour” with this spectacular athlete below. You can also by finding out more about Ray’s awareness organizations and races.

1) Ray Zahab has been raising awareness for water based issues in developing countries since 2006.

2) Ray began his athletic career as a professional equestrian trainer.

3) Ray’s first ultra-distance race was the 100 mile Yukon Arctic Ultra.

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