Oh, let's just say I came, I saw, and some day I will also do that "I conquered" thing.
Dutch church set up as a haven for smokers Posted: 6 days ago by kissmenow
Dutch smokers are flocking to a religious movement known as “The Only and Universal Smokers Church of God” following a ban on tobacco smoking indoors.
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Los Angeles Church of Scientology Commits PR Blunders Posted: 1 week ago by kissmenow
In one instance, a Scientology security guard attempted to deny a disabled senior citizen from walking to her home; this was documented on a popular YouTube video which has spawned a new internet catch phrase to describe Scientology: “Bad People“.
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Australian man spent 487 pounds a week on beer Posted: 1 week ago by kissmenow
An Australian man convicted of his seventh drink-driving charge was spending about A$1,000 (487 pounds) a week on beer -- enough to buy more than 2,500 small bottles a month, a newspaper said on Tuesday.
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The Beatles were a Christian band Posted: 1 week ago by kissmenow
John Lennon famously claimed the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, even predicting that Christianity would “vanish and shrink”. But 28 years after his death, in an interview being broadcast for the first time, he claims that on the contrary, he hoped to encourage people to focus on the Christian faith.
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Mormon missionary calendar-maker excommunicated Posted: 1 week ago by kissmenow
The creator of a calendar that featured shirtless Mormon missionaries was excommunicated Sunday after a disciplinary meeting with local church leaders in Las Vegas.
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Nuclear war starts next Thursday Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
If it doesn't, the cult leader (who previously predicted nuclear war to start September 12, 2006) will have to face a number of felony charges.
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How will the smoking ban affect Amsterdam's 'coffeeshops'? Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
In typical Dutch fashion, it will and it won't.
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Amsterdam Gay Pride 2008 Canal Parade (SFW, I think) Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
It is the only Gay Pride event in the world that takes place on the water, with over a half million onlookers on bridges, boats and water banks. With video. (Bonus: I'll be there...)
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Scientology cult sign case dismissed Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
A British teenager won't be prosecuted for carrying a sign calling Scientology a cult. The next anti-Scientology demo in London ought to be interesting. Any guesses as to how many "Scientology is a cult" signs will be spotted?
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The typical Plime user... Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
...visits milkandcookies.com, reads physorg.com, and frequents metafilter.com.
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Lady Godiva rides again... NSFW (There's a nipple) Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
An unexpected sight greeted a few startled early risers this morning as a group of young women rode almost naked on a white horse through Hyde Park recalling the legend of Lady Godiva.
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Teenager faces prosecution for calling Scientology ‘cult’ Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
The unnamed youth was served the summons by City of London police when he took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the headquarters of the controversial religion in London. (Perhaps those free tickets to concerts and gala dinners Scientology gave to London cops are paying off...)
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2 Buddhist teachers vow never to be more than 15 feet apart Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
By "never part," they did not mean only their hearts or spirits. They meant their bodies as well. And they gave themselves a range of about 15 feet.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 357 [+].
You can't believe everything you read... Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
The book shown on the left was published in February, 2006. I wonder what the title of the guy's next book is going to be.
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Records say cult killed baby because he was a ‘demon’ Posted: 2 months ago by kissmenow
Cult members concluded Javon Thompson was a “demon” after the baby wouldn’t say “amen” at mealtime and starved him to death, witnesses told homicide detectives, according to records obtained by The Examiner.
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The church is ailing - send for Dr Who Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
At a recent conference, UK pastors watched Doctor Who clips that were said to illustrate themes of resurrection, redemption and evil. It analysed the similarities between the Doctor and Christ, and whether daleks are capable of change.
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DNA frees Texas man imprisoned for 27 years Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
James Woodward, 55, spent more time in prison than any other wrongfully convicted inmate in U.S. history who was subsequently freed by DNA testing, local media reported.
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Barbie denounced as destructive by Iranian prosecutor Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
The blonde-haired, scantily-clad Barbie doll and other western toys will lead to "destructive and cultural consequences" for Iran, the country's leading prosecutor was quoted as saying today. (Cool! No need to send an army, then)
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A Visit to Beijing's Exclusive Penis Restaurant Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
A Beijing restaurant serves painstakingly decorated gourmet dishes for the fearless. They're supposed to increase male potency, but women should try a bite, too: Eating penis is good for the skin, apparently.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 134 [+].
On April 30, pickpockets in Amsterdam will wear orange Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
... but that won't make it easier to spot them.
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CNN store sells Plime T-shirts Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
Well... not really. You can make the URL say anything you want :)
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Full interview: Jason Beghe on Scientology Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
“My experience personally, and what I’ve observed for myself, is that Scientology is destructive and a rip-off.” The full interview.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 135 [+].
Priest disappears on helium balloon flight Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
A priest who floated into the sky under hundreds of helium-filled party balloons has gone missing off the southern coast of Brazil.
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Amsterdam forgets its 200th anniversary as capital of the Netherlands Posted: 3 months ago by kissmenow
200 years ago, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte made Amsterdam the capital of the Netherlands. (We keep our government at a safe distance -- in The Hague). 100 years ago there was a week-long party. This time around, the city's rulers forgot...
Comments: 7 Score: [-] 324 [+].
Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, has gone up in smoke Posted: 4 months ago by kissmenow
"By the time we went to press, major European cities, including Berlin, London and Paris were literally on fire, with angry Christians setting ablaze anything that looks remotely Islamic. Copenhagen, where the riots started, is completely razed, with smoke being the only sign of life in the Danish capital."
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