October 17th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
In the name of health and safety many British towns may have to forego festive lighting this holiday season. According to a report in the Telegraph stringent new regulations and huge insurance premium increases could make Christmas lights scarce.
This year councils must use a pressure gauge to individually test every bolt holding a cable [...]
October 17th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
The American Family Association took aim at Wal Mart last year — and won. After declaring “an open mind” when it came to the use of the word “Christmas” in their advertising, Wal Mart caved and splashed “Christmas” liberally. This year, the American Family Association is targeting a more upscale outfit: Mrs. Field’s Cookies.
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October 16th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
For centuries, historians, scientists and scholars have debated the existence of the Star of Bethlehem in the Biblical telling of Christ’s birth. Now the existence of this celebrated, yet debated, Star has been proven by Texas lawyer and professor, Rick Larson, in the documentary, “The Star of Bethlehem,” available on DVD Oct. 23 at [...]
October 14th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
The votes are in — and we want high tech for Christmas this year.
According to Solutions Research Group, 76% of all Americans want some sort of digital gizmo under the tree this year. Their survey of more than 1200 Americans in September 2007 shows that just about any kind of tech product easily beats traditional gifts of clothing, books or household appliances. Here is the top ten (presented Letterman-style):
10. Blu-Ray or HDTV DVD player
9. Sony PS3
8. Nintendo Wii
7. Digital Video Camera
6. Cell phone
5. GPS navigation device
4. Desktop computer
3. Digital camera
2. Laptop computer
1. Flat screen high definition TV
What about the Apple iPhone? It ended up at #15 on the list.
October 11th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
It all began in the heat of summer — and by asking for permission.
Ankeny, Iowa sounds like a reasonable place. Located in the heart of the Midwest, this little town of of roughly 35,000 is reportedly as American as apple pie. But these days it defends itself from anti-Christmas charges.
Dave Sanderson, a local [...]
October 11th, 2007 admin Posted in News, Social No Comments »
Last winter, cowed by threats from the ACLU, the Berkley City Council in Michigan voted to remove a decades-old nativity display from city property. The council’s controversial action ignored the plea from many of this small town’s citizens to keep the display.
As a result, a grassroots effort “Berkley Citizens Vote YES to [...]