British Priest condones Shoplifting

A British Anglican priest is facing criticism following a controversial sermon where he advises his congregation to shoplift, according to a report from The Daily Mail.

Rev. Tim Jones, 41, told his followers that stealing from large chain stores is sometimes the best option for the poor. He said it is better for people to steal than resort to prostitution, mugging or burglary.
 Something for Nothing: Shoplifting Addiction and Recovery
He also said that it is better to steal from large, national businesses rather than small businesses.
North Yorkshire Police called the sermon "highly irresponsible" and encouraged those in difficult circumstances to "seek government support".  Why Honest People Shoplift or Commit Other Acts of Theft: Assessment and Treatment of 'Atypical Theft Offenders' - A Comprehensive Resource for Professionals and Laypersons

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The Daily Mail reported that Rev. Jones claims his sermon at St. Lawrence Church in York did not violate the Bible commandment "Thou shalt not steal" because God's love for the poor is more important than the property rights of the rich.

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Pope Knocked over

Today's Viral Video and Breaking News item was that of the Pope Benedict  being dragged to the ground by a woman in a red pulover who jumped over the railings as His Holiness walked past and rushed into him, knocking him down as she grabbed him whilst falling.

security guards were pretty quick to react, i mean, the Pope still ended up being dragged to the ground as she grabbed him, but security was almost instant in their reactions, grabbing the "assailant" Miss Susanna Maiolo (25) and helping the Pope back to his feet. Pope Benedict then continued his procession as normal, if only perhaps slightly stunned. Uncannily, although the Pope was completely unhurt,Cardinal Etchegaray (87) who was standing a few meters away from the Pope when the incident occured, suffered a broken leg, and was carted off to hospital.

Miss Maiolo is currently also in Hospital under observation. Apparently, this isn't the forst time that Miss Maiolo has attempted to rush the Pope by jumping over a barrier; she is alleged to have tried to do the same thing last year too!

 

Pic left; Pope assailant Susanna Maiolo

A Vatican spokesman stated that Maiolo (a Swiss Italian) was "apparently unbalanced," but that they would be "very lenient" with her and said that she would be pardoned. "It was an assault, but it wasn't dangerous because she wasn't armed,"

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Popular Videotweets - Hot Girls In Sport

YouTube - Hot Girls In Sport is one of the most twittered Videos in the Sport Category of the moment!
The video by Sportpost has gone viral and is being tweeted all over the twittersphere since it's release on Wed, 23 Sep 2009
The video is in the top twelve twittered sports videos of all time on Truveo's video search website.

"The hottest girls in sport. Tennis girls and girls in bikinis. This video has segments showing the sexiest women in Sports including hotties like Yelena Isinbiyava (Butt shot), Maria Sharapova, Amanda Beard, Daniela Hantuchova, Athletic Anna Kournikova, Malia Jones, Allison Stokes (another Buttshot), Natalie Gulbis, Veronika Kay Becker (in the water), Satcey Kiebler (A-Go-Go) The best looking girls in sport"

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Above Pic; Maria Sharapova - Tennis Player

 

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Northwest Airlines flight disrupted by fireworks

A passenger on board a transatlantic Northwest Airlines flight set off fireworks whilst the aircraft was preparing to land at Detroit airport in the United States, the airline says.
Pic left - Associated Press
The explosion went off on board the Airbus 330, which had flown from Amsterdam in Holland and was on it's way to Detroit. A few people were slightly hurt in the incident.The passenger suspected of setting off the explosion has been taken into custody by the Authorities.There were a total of 258 passengers aboard the flight as the incident occured at Detroit.
The identity of the suspect has not yet been publicly stated. Some media reports have suggested that the suspect is of Nigerian Nationality.
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Shopping at Puffington Host

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The Puffington Host has now opened it's very own Online shopping Megastore;
Initially the store has made an afilliate agreement with Amazon suppliers, and, using the Puffington Host's team of online consumer researchers, is compiling an extensive list of the best offers in all categories. The criteria used for choosing products is based on quality, availability and priceworthiness, as well as being dedicated to stay on top of the trends in popularity as far as Consumer preference is concerned. All product categories will be added as the store increases its product lines. Till now, there is a great selection in dvd, fashion and literature already presented on the storefront's menu.

Great selection of designer Sunglasses!
One thing i particularly liked as i was browsing was the choice in designer sunglasses, with some of the top designer names and best models on offer. A massive selection is there to browse through from Oakley, Gucci and Bvlgari for example. Upcoming products from a host of other designer sunglasses manufacturers are on the way, with Porsche and Gianni Versace on the "next to do" list.

I believe the ladies might be impressed with the designer shoe section too  with an extensive array of original and fascinating models from a number of popular designers. such as Enzo Angiolini (see pic of shoes left), Pura Lopez, Martinez Valero, Shannon Britt and Stuart Weitzman to mention only a few.

DVDs are also currently being added to the Ebtertainment section with Hollywood Blockbusters, Movie Classics, Full TV series collections and top Documentaries amongs the products on offer.
Insider rumors say that the Store's developer team are currently creating the designer watch section; this is something that really interests me as im looking for a Rolex Oyster at a bargain price, so ii'll be checking that out when the section gets online. 
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Taliban footage of U.S. soldier real or not?

An allegedly authentic video of a U.S. Soldier captured by the Talibans The soldier is purportedly a captive since around five months ago.
Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl is currently and officially the "only known American serviceman in captivity". Bergdahl is a U.S. airborne infantryman, and was apparently captured and abducted by the Taliban on June 30th in the Province of Paktika, in Afghanistan.
The American Navy's Rear Admiral, Gregory Smith gave a statement saying;
"This is a horrible act which exploits a young soldier, who was clearly compelled to read a prepared statement."

Jamie Bain Innocent and freed after 35 years

Florida man declared innocent and freed after 35 years in Jail

James Bain, a Florida Citizen who was released after 35 years in Jail for the kidnapping and rape of a nine year old boy, after DNA tests proved that he was not guilty of the crime, has stated to reporters that he is "not angry" about the mistake made which cost him 30 years of his freedom.
Bain was convicted and sentenced to Life at the age of 19 under charges of kidnapping, burglary and "strong-arm rape". As a reason for his not being angry, he said that he has "God in my head". He apppeared to reporters after his aquittal wearing a T-Shirt with the words "Not Guilty" emblazoned on the front.

To date, DNA testing has exonerated up to 250 people, but Mr. Bain is the person who has spent longest behind bars before his eventual aquittal and release (data obtained from the Innocence Project).
In Florida it has only been allowed to re-open a case in order to make DNA testing since 2001. Bain was only allowed this test after the fifth time that he submitted a hadnwritten motion, and then only after an appeal court ruled that he was entitled to the review.
At first, the Courts were expected to lay down some conditions for Bain's release because they had called for furhter extensive tests, which were made, but this was dropped because the tests were completed and presented early before the court hearing date. As he anulled the judgement, the judge is reputed to have said

"Mr. Bain, I'm now signing the order, sir, You are a free man. Congratulations" , and his Life sentence.
In the case leading to Bain's conviction, the victim Lake Wales,had told Law Enforcement authorities that his assailant had "Bushy sideburns and a moustache" The victim was then given five photos to look at and he picked Bain out from them.
The victim has apparenty been told about Bain proven innocence and subsequent release.
After leaving the courtrooms and being asked what he is going to do, he said "I am going to see my Mom" is Mothe has said that she is going to put her house and car in his name and that "My son has suffered enough"

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Are Aliens Flying over Turkey?

A lot of chattering is going on lately over a couple of videos which have been spreading virally over the internet of an unidentified flying object in the skies over Istanbul, Turkey which was filmed on two occasions by local fishermen.
One of the videos appears to show aliens sitting on the edge of a crescent shaped craft which is seen hovering in the sky. What is strange about the matter is the fact that thw witnesses are honest run of the mill fishermen, and do not seem to be ufo buffs in any sense of the word. Although such a thing could easily be brushed off as "Humbug", the videos seem to be authentic, and are beginning to cause widespread interest around thw orld, appearing on you tube and daily motion the clips are being spread around on blogs all over the internet and blogosphere.