Archive for May, 2009

Ancient ‘hobbits’ a new species after all

Friday, May 8th, 2009

From the ABC Online:

Diminutive humans whose remains were found on the remote Indonesian island of Flores in 2003 truly are a new species, and not pygmies whose brains had shrivelled with disease, researchers say.

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Christian lobby group objects to sale of vibrators in pharmacies

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Vibrators sold at chemists to promote ’sexual health’

SEX toys are being sold next to pain relief and cough medicine by some major chemist chains, sparking criticism from family groups.

The Australian Family Association has called for the vibrators, sold at selected stores in low-key packaging, to be removed.

Spokesman John Morrissey said children visiting the stores should not be exposed to sex products.

“There’s only one use for them and that’s not a habit we want to encourage in teenage girls,” he said.

“If these products belong anywhere it’s in an adult sex shop that people don’t want to be seen entering.”

Full article here

Tai Chi class clashes with Bible: Baptists

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

From ABC Online:

Arthritis Tasmania has condemned the actions of a church in north-west Tasmania which has cancelled a senior citizens’ Tai Chi class.

The Wynyard Baptist Church says the martial art goes against the Bible.

Full article here.