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Wait a minute here........If you make it to an old folks home that's great. The ratio between males and females in places like that is incredible. I wouldn't mind being one of just a couple of men....with maybe a hundred gals around. Tho they may not be a pretty site they are still quite functional....as long as you can still get it up.
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of the people I killed because they were annoying......
I've been wrong lots of times. Lots of times I've thought I was wrong only to find out that I was right in the beginning.
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Japanese government examines public baths' no-tattoos policies
Stars and Stripes ^
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — An increasing number of foreign visitors sporting body art has prompted the Japanese government to poll thousands of the nation’s onsens — traditional hot springs spas — about their tattoo policies.
Admired for their reputed health and beauty benefits, the public baths have a history of denying entry to inked visitors because of association between tattoos and yakuza, the Japanese organized-crime syndicate.
“Many of the foreign tourists have tattoos for fashion and ethnic reasons,” Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Shigeto Kubo said last week, according to the Japan Times. “Onsen is an important resource for tourists to learn the Japanese way of living and culture. We would like to get a better grasp of the situation and deal with it.”
The Japan Tourism Agency is surveying 3,700 facilities that house onsens, asking: “Do you refuse admittance to people with tattoos?” “Would you accept someone with tattoos if they cover them with stickers?” and “Do you know the reason for the custom of barring people with tattoos?” Japan Today reported.
Results of the survey are expected at the end of this month. It also will attempt to uncover how no-tattoos rules began in the first place. Onsens are being asked whether their policies were triggered by police or local industry groups, according to the Japan Times.
In 2013, a 60-year-old Maori woman visiting from New Zealand was barred from an onsen in Hokkaido because of her cultural facial tattoos. The highly publicized incident led luxury hotel chain Hoshino Resort Co. to announce that it would allow tattooed guests at its onsens as long as their ink is covered.
The effect of no-ink policies, however, isn’t limited to tourists. U.S. servicemembers in Japan often reach out to one another on the Internet in search of onsens that are OK with body art.
The survey comes a year after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked his cabinet to review restrictions faced by foreign travelers. Japan, which is seeing a record number of tourists, has set a goal of hosting 20 million foreign visitors annually by the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.If you have any problems with my posts or signature
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Pope Francis wants to chew coca leaves during Bolivia visit, claims government official [NOT satire]
Catholic Herald ^
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay in July
A Bolivian government official has claimed that Pope Francis has said he would like to chew coca leaves when he visits the country next month.
According to Reuters, Culture Minister Marko Machicao, speaking on state television and radio on Sunday, said that the Pontiff asked to be provided with coca leaves upon his arrival in Bolivia in July in order to help combat altitude sickness.
“We offered (the Pope) coca tea or something for the altitude,” said Machicao.
“He has specifically requested that he wants to chew coca, so we will be awaiting the Holy Father with the sacred coca leaf.”
The Vatican is yet to respond to the claims.
Situated at around 11,975 feet above sea level, Bolivia’s capital La Paz is one of the world’s highest capital cities and chewing coca leaves is a traditional method of alleviating the effects of extreme altitude.
Coca leaves are the key ingredient in cocaine, but the the unprocessed leaf is legal to use.
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If GN is lurking, here's a recipe idea for High Altitude Snus.Originally posted by wa3zrm View Post
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Sting: Obama is 'sent from God' [Daniel 3]
British recording artist Sting says President Obama could be the answer to the world’s problems – the divine answer.
“In many ways, he’s sent from God, because the world’s a mess,” he said in a new interview with the Associated Press.
The comments from The Police’s lead singer, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, are just the latest in a long series of statements suggesting Obama’s connection to the supernatural. WND previously reported when an artist who planned to unveil a portrait of Obama in a Christ-like pose with a crown of thorns upon his brow canceled the event due to “overwhelming public outrage.”
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan also was clear in a nearly religious adoration of Obama. As WND reported, Farrakhan declared last year that when Obama talks, “the Messiah is absolutely speaking.”
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WND also previously reported a website called “Is Barack Obama the Messiah?” capturing the wave of euphoria that followed the Democratic senator’s remarkable rise.
The site was topped by an Obama quote strategically ripped from a Jan. 7 speech at Dartmouth College just before the New Hampshire Primary in which he told students, “A light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany, and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote” for Obama.
The site includes this:
OBAMA BE THY NAME
THY CHANGE WILL COME
THY WILL BE DONE …
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Church members complain about collection notices
Most people who attend church are used to seeing the offering plate passed around the pews. People donate what they can as a proud member of the congregation.
But a Tampa woman told ABC Action News her church says she must pay more than $1,000 a year in donations or she wouldn't be considered a member.
"People were really friendly there, and I really enjoyed being there," said Candace Petterson.
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Trump: I Don't Think I've Ever Asked God for Forgiveness
Donald Trump said Saturday that "I am not sure that I have" ever asked God for forgiveness, telling the 2015 Iowa Family Leadership Summit that "I just go on and try to do a better job from there.
"I don't think so," Trump, who is Presbyterian, said in response to the question from pollster and summit host Frank Luntz. Trump was among 10 Republican presidential candidates at the daylong event in Ames, Iowa.
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Animal psychic claims Cecil the lion has spoken to her and given instructions on how to deal...
Despite the possibility that talking to Cecil would unveil clues about his death, the animal did not offer an explanation.
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Cecil supposedly told Anderson, who specializes in speaking to clients' deceased pets and charges $75 for a fifteen minute session with up to two animals, that he is now 'finer than ever'.
He apparently said he is 'grander than before as no one can take our purity, our truth or our soul'.
'Be strong and speak for all the others who suffer needlessly to satisfy human greed. Bring Light and Love and we will rise above this'.
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Groom Sues Bride for Not Looking Pretty Without Make-Up
Emirates 24/7 ^ |
Demands $20,000 damages for shocking him An Algerian groom took his bride to court just a day after their marriage, accusing her of not looking as pretty as before the wedding and of cheating him with much make-up.
The groom, who is seeking $20,000 damages, told court in the capital Algiers that he was shocked when he got up in the next morning and found that his wife looked so different, that he could not recognise her.
Newspapers in the North African Arab country said the groom swore in court that he even mistook his wife for a “thief who came to steal his apartment".
“The groom told the judge that he could not recognise his wife after she washed the make-up off her face.
"He said he was deceived by her as she used to fill up her face with make up before their marriage,” the papers said, quoting a court source.
“He said she looked very beautiful and attractive before marriage, but when he woke up in the morning and found that she had washed the make-up off her face, he was frightened as he thought she was a thief.
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10 richest pastors You Won't Believe Are Millionaires
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A few years ago no one would have thought that being a pastor could be a ticket to fortune and wealth, but times have changed. Below is a list of 10 Richest Pastors who are raking in megabucks as they spread the word.
1. David Oyedepo $150 Million
Being a cleric has never been so profitable ask Nigerian pastor David Oyedepo whose net worth sits at $150 million. Oyedepo also known as “papa” is the founder of Living Faith Church World Wide. The man Of God is not shy of splurging his wealth on the good life. He owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a fleet of private jets.
2. Benny Hinn $42 Million
The American Evangelist has been spreading the word since 1983 when he established the Orlando Christian Center. Hinn’s popularity has continued to soar through the years, which has seen him become one of the richest pastors with a net worth of $42 Million. His ability to “cure” terminal illnesses such as cancer has, however, been a source of controversy.
3. Joel Osteen $40 Million
Joel’s high-watt charisma has endeared audiences all over the world. He is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church, which was founded by his late father John Osteen. Today, Lakewood stands as the largest and fastest growing church in America. With over 38,000 attendees every week, the Church undoubtedly brings in thousands. But Joel’s appeal transcends the altar; he is also a bestselling author. His net worth stands at $40 million.
4. Chris Oyakhilome 'pastor Chris' $30-50 Million
Oyakhilome is yet another Nigerian Pastor who is making some good money from the church ministry. He is the man behind Christ Embassy, a church and mission group with offices in United Kingdom, USA, and South Africa. Forbes estimates Pastor Chris’ net worth to be between $30-50 million.
5. Creflo Dollar $27 Million
His name screams money, and he does have a lot of it. Pastor Dollar is one of the prominent African-American pastors in the USA. His World Changers International commands a huge following with 30,000 followers stemming from the Atlanta region alone. His net worth is estimated at $27 million, but it could be more. He is known to be quite privy when it comes to his financial assets.
6. Billy Graham $25 Million
Graham is the longest serving Evangelical Pastor on our list with his ministry dating back to the 1940s. His spiritual allure has seen him become the advisor of several presidents including Lyndon Johnson. The 95 year old pastor whose net worth stands at $25 million remains one of the most revered clerics of the 20th century.
7. Rick Warren $25 Million
Besides being the pastor of the eighth largest church in the USA( Saddleback Church), Rick has also authored numerous Christian books which have sold millions of copies. While some of the pastors on our list live multi-million dollar lifestyles, Rick’s lifestyle is considerably down to earth. He admittedly gives away 90% of his income and lives off 10%. He is worth $25 Million.
8. T.D Jakes $18 Million
This Charismatic Bishop has managed to capture the hearts of many Christians. He is the founder and chief pastor of The Potter’s House which boasts of having 30,000 members. His net worth of $18 million largely stems from his ministry, but besides being a fiery Bishop, he is also an author and an actor.
9. Temitope Joshua $15 Million
Pastor Temitope has made a name for himself as one of the most charitable Nigerian Evangelists. When he founded The Synagogue Church Of All Nations, he never imagined his net worth would one day sum up to $15 million. He only had a handful of followers for the first few months, but today more than 15,000 members turn up for his Sunday service.
10. Matthew Ashimolowo $6-10 Million
Matthew had been a Muslim until the age of 22 when he converted to Christianity after his father’s death. He attended Bible School and developed a keen interest in the religion. Today, he is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre. His net worth which is estimated at $6-10 million has been bolstered by documentaries from his media company and the sale of Christian literature.If you have any problems with my posts or signature
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The 30 Least Religious Cities In The United States
In spite of the loathsome source, the list of the top 30 least religious cities confirms everything about liberalism. The top four are confirmed leftist cesspools:
- Portland, OR
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
Click through to see the rest along with a picture of the city skyline.
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Church Builds Gun Range, Launches Range Ministry ‘In The Name Of Jesus Christ
Rocky Mount United Methodist Church decided what to do with the gully behind their church–they built a gun range and launched a gun range ministry “in the name of Jesus Christ.”
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know Were Racist
National Review ^
1. “Baa, Baa Black Sheep” is racist. The nursery rhyme, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is under attack. Some schools and family centers in Scotland, England, and Australia have eliminated the word “black” as racist, and now refer to “rainbow sheep,” “happy sheep,” or “green sheep,” though these new adjectives make no sense at all. Stuart Chamberlain of the Oxford Sure Start Center in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, said, “Basically we have taken the equal-opportunity approach to everything we do.” A local dissenter, however, called it “Stalinist.”
2. M.A.s may be racist, postmasters too. Stephen Davis, master of Pierson College at Yale, says the word “master” in his title is severely upsetting some students and driving them off campus. He wants Pierson and Yale’s eleven other residential colleges to have “heads” rather than “masters.”
3. Liking white meat is racist. Writer Ron Rosenbaum said in Slate that racism accounts for the popularity of white-meat turkey over more flavorful dark meat. “White meat turkey has no taste,” he explained. “Despite its superior taste, dark meat has dark undertones for some. Dark meat seems to summon up ancient fears of contamination and miscegenation as opposed to the supposed superior purity of white meat.”
4. Hoop skirts are racist. After student affairs administrators met with fraternity and sorority leaders, the University of Georgia banned hoop skirts as evocations of the ante bellum South. Writing in the Washington Post, Elizabeth Boyd opined that this decision should go national: While donning a hoop skirt may not constitute a hate crime . . . make no mistake. The Southern belle performances routinely staged on campuses across the South constitute choreography of exclusion . . . young white women serve as signs of nostalgia for a bygone, segregated South and all its attendant privileges.
5. Lunch bags look racist. Elliot Bronstein of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights sent a memo to the public-affairs office banning the term “brown bag” as in brown-bag lunches.
6. Complimenting America as open and fair is racially hurtful. “I believe the most qualified person should get the job” is officially listed as a micro-aggression that the University of California wants eliminated from its classrooms. Also banned are “America is the land of opportunity,” and “America is a melting pot,” because some students may regard those ideas as controversial.
7. Libertarians are racist. In an interview, testy HBO writer-producer David Simon (The Wire, Treme) severely criticized libertarians and suggested that libertarian rhetoric about “freedom” and “liberty” is just code for racism. More P.C. Culture Feds Stop Calling ‘Midget Raisins’ ‘Midget Raisins’ Because ‘Midget’ Is Offensive No Chicken for You! ‘My Truth,’ They Say
8. Climate change advances racism. Best-selling Canadian author Naomi Klein told the Guardian, “You see that in Australia where the treatment of migrants is a profound moral crisis. It’s clear that as sea levels rise this mean streak and open racism is going to become more extreme.”
9. Banning sagging pants is racist. NRO’s Katherine Timpf reported that Henderson State University in Arkansas had banned sagging pants, but the sign announcing the ban came down in two days after students protested. “Those students wanting the sign taken down because they say sagging pants are culturally associated with African Americans,” said student Daisha Haggans.
10. If too many white males are in your class, that’s racist. The Harvard “Voices of Diversity” project interviewed 200 students at four U.S. colleges and found that racist and sexist “micro-aggressions” — subtle but hurtful digs — are a serious problem. Examples: finding that most of the people in your class are white males, other students rolling their eyes when you speak, and “a slight raising of the eyebrows or eyes following you in the dining hall.”If you have any problems with my posts or signature
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Wow, I learned something from that. I always thought "micro-aggression" meant beating up midgets!
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