1 in 3 Britons believe in virgin birth

" In the poll of over a thousand adults, undertaken for Theos by ComRes, 34% of people agreed that the statement "Jesus was born to a virgin called Mary" was historically accurate. Only 32% considered it fictional. Women are more likely to...

DailyCandy Aspires to Book-ness

I remember reading DailyCandy for research when I worked in design-oriented sales in NYC. Their site has definitly grown since then, becoming a trend juggernaut. Indeed, DailyCandy has joined a bevy of blogs that...

David Villa Out Of Euro 2008 Final

"Contact David Villa Out Of Euro 2008 Final June 27th, 2008 David Villa Will Miss The Euro 2008 Final Against Germany It is now...

Corsets - the Many Benefits of Wearing a Corset

"For some women when the thought of slipping on a Corset comes to mind, one can only think of lying down on the bed trying to squeeze into an uncomfortable garment that is two sizes too small, or maybe having to have someone else lace or snap up the back of the piece so that...

Nepal celebrates peaceful vote as results trickle in

Voting went off without significant violence in Nepal yesterday. Now the country waits to see if the results will dramatically reshape their system of government."Results trickled in Friday as Nepal celebrated...

Time for Halos to make a big move

Sue me, I like the Angels and I like baseball. This is pretty good analysis of what is in store for this homer's team and I thought others just might be interested."The Angels cruised to 94 wins and their third AL...

informationliberation - Britain's Own "Big Brother" Eyed Orwell

As evidence that the demonization of the left is nothing new, the release of government documents to the British public shows that author George Orwell was suspected of being a communist supporter despite his...

BBC Journalist ousted from Cuba: "not worth the risk"

 "This is an article by a BBC Journalist who finds his time in paradise is over. One of the enduring questions that has crossed my mind whilst working in Cuba is whether the government really needs to go to...

Britain enjoying 'digital boom'

"The net, mobile phones and MP3 players are revolutionising how Britons spend their time, says Ofcom's annual report. It reveals that older media such as TV, radio and even DVDs are being abandoned in favour of more modern technology. Surprisingly, it also shows that women,...

Drinkers are open to suggestion

Advertisers have discovered the power of beer goggles:"NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Here's one thing you might not expect to accompany a hangover: ad recall. A recent Arbitron study of bars and nightclubs found the...

Think you can spot a fake smile?

The BBC has put together a very interesting social experiment on their Science & Nature site: the fake smile test. Take a look--how good are you at spotting fake smiles? I thought I was a champ, because I am...

Teenagers Break Out Under Stress

"Teen-agers who claim that stress makes them break out are telling the truth: The stress of taking an exam can make pimples worse, researchers reported on Tuesday. And surprisingly, inflammation may be to blame and not greasy skin, said Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, a professor of...

Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007

"#1 Future of Internet Debate Ignored by Media Sources: Buzzflash.com, July 18, 2005 Title: “Web of Deceit: How Internet Freedom Got the Federal Ax, and Why Corporate News Censored the Story” Author: Elliot D....

New York Philharmonic

"The Philharmonic performs "My Fair Lady" Kelli O’Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Brian Dennehy and Charles Kimbrough star in this special semi-staged production, March 7-10. Hear & NowTake a guided tour of...

Academic Resources @ Queen’s University

"There are a variety of academic services available at Queens to help you when you are flailing or floundering. That said, if you are in fact floundering, take heart. It is actually surprisingly hard to flunk out of Queens. You really have to put an effort in- to fail that is."

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