News from the Nest
Vinegar Offers Miraculous And Mundane Uses
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:50pmResearch from around the world supports and commends Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, of ancient Greece, circa 400 B.C., for discovering that natural apple cider vinegar is a powerful cleansing and healing panacea for a healthier, stronger, and longer life. He used this elixir for a variety of ills, including coughs and colds. The recorded history of vinegar started around 5000 B.C. with the B
New Light Shed On Life Of Alleged Auldearn Witch
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:50pmA new book on the Highland's most famous witch trial - one of the best known and most controversial in British history - throws new light on the life of alleged witch Isobel Gowdie and the beliefs of her time. "The Visions of Isobel Gowdie" by historian Emma Wilby of the University of Exeter, is the first-ever full-length study of the Nairnshire witch, Isobel Gowdie, has just been published thi
Abbey Herb Hunts Stave Off Holiday Blues
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:50pmEnglish Heritage is offering an antidote to boredom over the school holidays with a medieval herb hunt being held every day at Rievaulx Abbey until August 30. Pots of traditional herbs will be hidden around the ruins, each accompanied by an explanation of how it would have been used by the Abbey's inhabitants to treat a range of illnesses and ailments. "In medieval times, people who got ill
'Sex And Witchcraft' Are Latest Problems At The Mount
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:50pmPeople living around a beauty spot just outside Guildford town centre have complained the area is being blighted by drug-taking, public sex and witchcraft. In an e-mail seen by the Surrey Advertiser, a Green Lane resident wrote to Neighbourhood Sergeant Steve Juliff at the start of the week pointing out a number of reported problems over the weekend. He said evidence of possible witchcraft
Anne Rice Quits Christianity
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmAnne Rice is no longer a Christian. The best-selling author of Interview With a Vampire and mother to novelist Christopher Rice posted on her Facebook page that shes left the religion because she refuses to be antigay, antifeminist, and anti-Democrat.
Complaint About Religious Services At Sandy Beach
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmSelectmen gave short shrift this week to an anonymous letter they received from Concerned Beachgoers that was postmarked July 20 complaining about religious services being held at Sandy Beach. The letter, which did not have a return address other than Citizens for Sandy Beach stated it is inappropriate and possibly illegal for the town to be involved in any way, by permitting religious ser
The Summer Boggle Season
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmActually, that's rather unfair. There are big cat sightings all year round and, although he doesn't want to give his name, the peson who saw the Arlecdon cat last Monday morning seems a very reliable witness. The journalist in me struggles to understand the enthusiasm my colleagues show for this type of story. There's a touch of mystery about it I suppose but at the end of the day, if an overg
Va. Woman Fights 'Fortune Teller' Label
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmA Chesterfield County, Va., woman claims county officials have violated her religious rights by defining her as a fortune teller rather than a spiritual counselor. A hearing in Patricia Moore-King's lawsuit is set for Thursday in federal court in Richmond. King claims she has been unable to obtain a business license because of the more stringent standards the county imposes on fortune teller
What Do You Know Of The Green Man?
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmLocal people with theories about some of the Derry's centuries- old street art are being urged to put them forward on Facebook. Explanations are being sought about the stone carving of the man's head which features in a new book by Limavady Grammar School teenager Ryan Lusby. The 16-year-old photographed the mysterious different heads at the entrance to three of Derry's gates along the Walle
Oregon: Make Merry As A Faerie
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmNo matter your age, if your inner faerie has been itching to come out, Faerieworlds -- Friday-Sunday in Eugene -- may be the festival for you. "It's three days of live music, real arts and crafts, amazing costumes and performances out in nature, under the sun and stars, for the whole family," says Robert Gould, one of the producers of the 8-year-old event celebrating pan-Celtic, mythic music a
Nottingham Pagans Aim To Alter Misconceptions With 'Pride' Event
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 8:04pmEsme Knight is a witch who is keen to put the record straight about paganism. She turned her back on a high-powered career in London to live a life in Nottingham more true to her pagan beliefs. Now she's organising an event called Pagan Pride to raise awareness of the beliefs and alter misconceptions. "The biggest misconception is the worshipping of the devil, because there's no devil in
Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Arizona Immigration Law
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmA federal judge has blocked one of the most controversial sections of a tough Arizona immigration law, granting a preliminary injunction Wednesday that prevents police from questioning people about their immigration status. That provision of the law requires police to "make a reasonable attempt to determine the immigration status of a person stopped, detained or arrested" if the officer has a r
FBI Defends Guidelines For Domestic Surveillance
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmUnder fire from civil liberties groups, the FBI is defending domestic surveillance guidelines that critics fear could unfairly target innocent Muslims in terrorism and other criminal investigations. "It's quite an invasive data collection system," said Farhana Khera, executive director of the nonprofit group Muslim Advocates. "It's based on generalized suspicion and fear on the part of law enfo
Scotland: Hate Crimes Targeted Under Joint Initiative
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmAn initiative to cut all types of hate crime has been launched. The plan is designed to help people who are victims of intimidation, harassment or physical assault because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity. It aims to make communities safer by promoting better understanding and recording of hate incidents, identifying any trends and caring for vi
Suit Filed Against Augusta State Univ, For Religious Discrimination
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmAttorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund filed suit against Augusta State University on July 28 on behalf of a graduate counseling student who, according to an ADF release, was told that her Christian beliefs concerning homosexuality are "unethical and incompatible with the prevailing views of the counseling profession." The student, Jennifer Keeton, has been told to stop sharing her beliefs with
FYI: Tips To Prevent Religious Bias Claims
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmQuestions about religion in the workplace have increased as the number of religiously diverse applicants and employees has climbed. Complaints related to religion can put employers on a tightrope, especially when the complaints involve proselytizing in the workplace. Its important to remember that you must balance several factors to avoid claims by proselytizing employees and their co-workers.
Recipe For Longevity: No Smoking, Lots Of Friends
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmA healthy social life may be as good for your long-term health as avoiding cigarettes, according to a massive research review released Tuesday by the journal PLoS Medicine. Researchers at Brigham Young University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pooled data from 148 studies on health outcomes and social relationships every research paper on the topic they could find, involv
Chemical BPA Found On Cash Register Receipts
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:54pmLaboratory tests found high levels of the estrogen-like chemical bisphenol A on 40% of cash register receipts from major U.S. businesses, the Environmental Working Group today reports. BPA levels higher than those in canned foods, baby bottles and infant formula were detected on at least one of several receipts from Chevron, McDonalds, CVS, KFC, Whole Foods, Safeway, the U.S. Postal Service, Wa
Celtic Scribes: Aleister Crowley
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 8:05pmAleister Crowley was born in Warwickshire, England, in October 1875. His father was a non-practicing engineer, whose share in a successful brewery enabled him to retire young and focus on the spiritual vocation. Young Crowley grew up in an Exclusive Brethren home, complete with sermons, pamphlets, and rigorous Bible study. A strange episode in Crowleys life took place at age four, when his i
Russias Parliament Takes On The Occult
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 8:05pmPeople are always fascinated by the possibility of catching a glimpse of the future. And psychics are always ready to turn people's curiosity into cash. But now the Russian parliament has taken the future into its hands. The allure of the unknown and the showcasing of psychic abilities have become big business in Russia. While simple entertainment for some, others turn to these self-proclaimed
