Global warming is damaging the Earth's climate as well as the physical environment. One of the most visible effects of global warming can be seen in the Arctic as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice are melting rapidly.
Filming was begun by Anthony Mann, responsible for the opening sequence, of dealer Batiatus (a wickedly scene-stealing Peter Ustinov) picking Spartacus (Douglas) from the 'Sicilian' mines (actually the parched landscape of Death Valley, California) for his gladiator school.
Spartacus also publishes a Gay Travel Index USA, listing the 50 states plus the District of Columbia with the same criteria as the countries ranking. In 2013, the top 5 regions are from the Northeast, whereas the top 10 also includes California, Illinois and Oregon.