The Rhode Show begins its new series, "Coffee with the Candidates," to help you get to know the candidates running for elections and on a personal level. Today we begin with the Providence mayoral race and Democratic candidate Chris Young.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Stem Cell Ruling to Be Appealed; Some Work Stops
A US district judge had issued a ban on some federally-funded embryonic stem cell research. The White House says it'll quickly appeal the decision. In the meantime, scientists are left in limbo wondering if or when their work can continue. (Aug. 24)
TIME Announces New Version Of Magazine Aimed At Adults
Doing away with kid-friendly info bubbles and colorful photos, new 'TIME Advanced' will cater to adults with an interest in news.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Rapture Ready - The Christians United for Israel Tour
Max Blumenthal's latest takes us on a shocking and at times bizarre tour of right-wing Pastor John Hagee's annual Washington-Israel Summit, blowing the cover off the Christian Zionist movement in the process. Starring Joe Lieberman, Tom DeLay, Pastor John Hagee, Ambassador Dore Gold and a host of rapture-ready evangelicals praying for Armaggedon.
Bishop John Shelby Spong on Biblical Literalism
Bishop John Shelby Spong rebukes the literal interpretation of the Bible's three-tiered, Earth-centered universe. Spong cites numerous biblical references that position an all-seeing God just above the sky, and then recalls a witty remark by late astrophysicist Carl Sagan about the ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
See Entire Lecture HERE
See Entire Lecture HERE
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Battle for Beauty turns Ugly for Surgery Victims
Plastic surgery is enjoying a boom in Russia, with beauty seekers of all ages flocking to hundreds of private clinics. The end results, however, are sometimes far from desired. Instead of enjoying their new looks, clients end up facing endless legal battles with inexperienced and unqualified surgeons.
Ashamed to be American? Ex-patriots Give Up on US
The United States leads the world in the number of legal immigrants it accepts every year. For most new citizens, life in America means better opportunities. But a growing number - 700 last year - have renounced their U.S. citizenship.
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