News - Powered by Yahoo NewsVicar takes down crucifixion sculpture 'because it's a scary depiction of suffering'
A vicar has removed a sculpture of the crucifixion from the front of his church because it was a 'horrifying depiction of pain and suffering' that was scaring off worshippers.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:06 GMT - (Daily Mail)
Church removes 'scary' cross over fears it frightens kids
Reverend Ewen Souter has decided the crucifix on his church is ?a horrifying depiction of pain and suffering? which scares children and ?puts people off?.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:20:02 GMT - (Daily Mirror)
Kearse still remembers 'stolen' season in 2000
The defensive linemen of the Tennessee Titans have photos of animals taped on the nameplates of their lockers, sort of as a descriptive depiction of their character or a particular look.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:51:43 GMT - (Nashville City Paper)
Vincent Ford: Songwriter credited with composing 'No Woman, No Cry'
Vincent Ford is listed as the composer of the most recorded and acclaimed song in reggae music, "No Woman, No Cry", although the provenance of the song remains keenly debated. The song, made famous by Bob Marley & the Wailers in 1974, though since covered by scores of acts, including Joan Baez, Jimmy Cliff and the Fugees, is a depiction of what life was like "in the government yard in ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:02:08 GMT - (Independent)
WTC Destroyed on Google Trends and by Cookie Monster
The cover of Sesame Street magazine circa October 1976 depicts a giant Cookie Monster putting aside his favorite snack for a few bites of the Twin Towers. Sort of makes you think about how innocent the world seemed before the terrorists started blowing shit up, no? Meanwhile, over at Google Trends, you may notice a more current depiction of the WTC being destroyed, but this falls ...
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:21:32 GMT - (Gothamist)
Vicar removes 'scary' cross from his church
A VICAR ordered the removal of a sculpture of Jesus Christ being crucified from the front of his church after branding it "unsuitable" and "a horrifying depiction of pain and suffering".
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:49:39 GMT - (Evening Standard)
Jewish saviour or butcher of innocents? Daniel Craig's depiction of a Polish partisan comes under fire
He's revered for saving hundreds from the Holocaust and taking on the Nazis. But critics say a new film on Polish partisan Tuvia Bielski ignores the savage atrocities he committed.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:05:10 GMT - (Daily Mail)
The Suburbs: Hollywood Image and Mission Reality
America is a nation transformed by demographics. Flash back just over a century and a majority of Americans live on farms and in rural settings. Today, a clear majority of Americans live in metropolitan settings.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:11:01 GMT - (Crosswalk.com)
Animal Cruelty Law Tests Free Speech
In the case of Robert J. Steven, the Supreme Court is likely to address questions about whether and when the government can decide that some sorts of information have no social value at all.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:42 GMT - (New York Times)
Chimney Rock gets boost from quarter
Midlands News Service BAYARD - While supporters of many Nebraska visitor destinations wish the state would do more to promote itself to the travel and tourism market, Chimney Rock enjoys one advantage over all of them.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:39:45 GMT - (North Platte Telegraph)