Daily Archives: 05/10/2010

Thought for the day: Madonna’s sought-after ‘Sex’ book

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According to the internet search site BookFinder, the most sought-after out of print book is Madonna’s 1992 book ‘Sex’.  The fact that the most sought-after book is a collection of arty soft porn pictures, a book that doesn’t have to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Politics, World Events, Popular Culture, Society

The conviction of vile cyber-bully Raphael Golb

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This is an important case, linking internet harassment and impersonation with normally rather dry academic disputes.  For those who wish to catch up on the story, here’s an excellent summary by one of Raphael Golb’s victims: DR. GOLB FOUND GUILTY! … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, History, Politics, World Events

Christian organizations giving millions as usual; atheist organizations silent as usual

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The Canadian Roman Catholic Church’s Organization for Development and Peace had raised more than $1 million for flood victims in Pakistan by mid-September.  Many other denominations, all over the world, have raised substantial sums of money for this cause.  About … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Politics, World Events

More evidence that the “war against drugs” doesn’t exist

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Four boys AGED NINE suspended after being caught selling cannabis at primary school Shocked teachers at Cherry Fold Community Primary School, Burnley, called police and each pupil was slapped with a youth referral order by officers. — Of course the obvious … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World Events

Some good news from Israel

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It’s refreshing to read some good news coming from Israel for a change: Jewish settlers replace Korans burnt in West Bank Though the last sentence of the report is rather sad.

Posted in Politics, World Events

Woman commendably reports dope-head boyfriend to police

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Pot-smoking boyfriend cited for possession A man was arrested after his girlfriend called 911 because she was tired of him smoking pot all day instead of getting a job. Dispatchers had received a hang-up call at about 9 p.m. on … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World Events