Friday, November 21, 2008

Noah's Ark: The Directors Cut


by KalsolarUK

CNN Kicks Off "In Search Of Aliens Week!"


November 21, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

AP: Psychic Predicts the Fate of the Economy


November 20, 2008

The sour economy has many people seeking out the advice of Reno, Nevada psychic Theresa Peacock.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Woman gets a new body part made from her own stem cells


November 10, 2008 on Sky News

A young mother has become the first in the world to get a new part of her body made from her own stem cells.

The woman in Spain received a new windpipe -- grown in a lab.

British doctors who were involved in the revolutionary transplant say it heralds a new era in medicine.

Dispatches: Saving Africa's Witch Children


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Aired: November 12, 2008 on Channel 4
A Dispatches special following the work of Gary Foxcroft, a 29-year-old Englishman who has devoted his life to helping youngsters in Nigeria accused of witchcraft and blamed for catastrophes, death and famine. Gary's charity Stepping Stones raises funds to help Sam Itauma, who cares for more than 150 children in a makeshift shelter and school in the Niger Delta region. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo.
Thanks to TroisVitesse for the link

Atheist Billboards to go up in Colorado


Novmber 13, 2008
ABC 7 News:

DENVER -- A controversial billboard will likely be popping up in a neighborhood near you, just in time for the holidays.

The billboard is paid for by a Colorado atheist group. The message sits against a blue sky backdrop and says, "Don't believe in God? You're not alone."

Ten billboards will pepper metro Denver, while one will be put up in Colorado Springs. Read more

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

I Am Darwin


I-Am-Darwin.org

For Darwin's 200th birthday celebrations next year, record a YouTube clip talking about your work and how Darwin has impacted or influenced what you do. The YouTube clip should conclude with you saying "I am Darwin!"
(via RichardDawkins.net)

Generals, admirals call to repeal 'don't ask-don't tell'


November 17, 2008

More than 100 retired U.S. military leaders -- including the former head of the Naval Academy -- have signed a statement calling for an end to the military's "don't ask-don't tell" policy, according to a California-based think tank that supports the movement. Read more

Monday, November 17, 2008

Church sign: Obama election "is sin against the Lord"


November 17, 2008

CNN's Rick Sanchez reported on a church marquee that reads "America we have a Muslim president. This is a sin against the Lord." Mark Holick is pastor of The Spirit One Christian Center in Wichita, Kansas where the sign is being displayed.

Pastor asks Obama voters to repent before recieving Communion


November 17, 2008 on CNN

Protesters from both sides picketed outside Saint Marys Church in Greenville, SC. Its the first service since Father Jay Scotts writing in a church bulletin that church members should repent for voting for Barack Obama.

Unable to think for yourself? Get Religion


(via Pharyngula)

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Pastor's Sex Challenge Begins


November 16, 2008

The pastor of a Dallas mega-church has begun his challenge to married couples. He wants them to have sex every day for a week. Rev. Ed Young says it will strengthen their marriages.