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Ophidiophobics beware: flying snakes have great aerodynamics

Interesting stuff… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Will Dunham January 30, 2014 3:48 PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) – This may be the last thing that anyone with a touch of ophidiophobia – fear of snakes – would want … Continue reading

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Iran quake kills 306, search for dead continues

As is usually the case, natural disaster seem to target the poor and helpless… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Twin earthquakes that devastated rural villages in northwest Iran killed a total of 306 people, most of … Continue reading

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Pope: Humanity isn’t random product of evolution

I never realized the Pope was trained in evolutionary biology or that he was a geneticist?  Maybe, just maybe, he has absolutely no clue what he’s talking about? I believe that’s it; he’s clueless when it comes to evolution! It’s … Continue reading

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Asia-Pacific millionaires ‘richer than Europeans’

Informative article… What makes this story even more interesting is that for the most part, with few if any exceptions, the people of Asia are not nearly as well-off as those of Europe, especially western Europe. In particular, China and … Continue reading

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Tanker and carrier collide off Singapore

Were these ships being captained by Stevie Wonder and Jose Feliciano respectively? How can two ships of this size collide, were the people on board all drunk? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – An oil … Continue reading

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“Modest and fabulous”: Muslim women get new magazine

It’s a real shame that Muslim women, many of which are exceedingly beautiful, live their lives “under cover” because of the archaic traditions of their faith. It’s going to take some time, but eventually they will be able to dress … Continue reading

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Singapore denounces pastor for ridiculing Buddhists

At first it’s funny how people get all bent out of shape when someone criticizes their religion, but when one thinks about it, it really is quite pathetic. People take their faith so seriously, as if it was their children … Continue reading

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Muslim washing rite goes hi-tech with “wudu” machine

Please, someone, tell me that this is a joke! A “wudu” machine to save water while praying??? Why not just do away with the useless prayers altogether instead of wasting money on some silly gadget? Has the world gone completely … Continue reading

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