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The French Smoking Ban – Non!

April 16, 2006 3

The French government has caved in again. This time, the cause of their discomfiture was the climbdown over their proposed smoking ban. The tobacco-loving French […]

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Crucifixion? No Thanks

April 16, 2006 1

The Easter celebrations in the Philippines have a somewhat gruesome aspect to them. They involve young men re-enacting the crucifixion. For authenticity, this involve real […]