BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) Megachurches here in the heart of the Bible Belt are thriving enough to support a major building boom despite a sluggish economy. First Baptist Church of Gardendale has built a $19.7 million, 2,700-seat sanctuary about 15 miles … Continue reading
In an attempt to rid the country of “decadent Western cuts”, Iran’s culture ministry has produced a catalogue of haircuts that meet government approval. The list of banned styles includes ponytails, mullets and elaborate spikes. However,quiffs appear to be acceptable, … Continue reading
I had a friend who told me that back when he was in college he would add additional toppings to his Totino’s pizza. Heck, I wondered why he would ruin such a thing. Yup, those things aren’t healthy, but they’re … Continue reading
More than 27,000 abandoned oil and gas wells lurk in the hard rock beneath the Gulf of Mexico, an environmental minefield that has been ignored for decades. No one — not industry, not government — is checking to see if … Continue reading