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My financial embarrassment | Ariane Sherine

A friend recently returned, seemingly traumatised, from what he described as "a terrible date". After much prompting, he relayed the reason in a hushed and horrified voice: "She tried to force me to steal money from a car park machine." I was ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Guardian Unlimited,  22 Nov 2009

Hey, preacher – leave those kids alone

Thanks to LWS for the link. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2009/nov/18/atheist-bus-campaign This week, the final phase of the atheist bus campaign will appear in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – not on buses, but on billboards. ...

From ARIANE SHERINE - GUARDIAN.CO.UK, RichardDawkins.net,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Richard Dawkins

Hey, preacher – leave those kids alone | Ariane Sherine

The final phase of the atheist bus campaign will challenge the idea that children can be labelled with their parents' religion A poster from the atheist billboard campaign. Photograph: Public Domain This week, the final phase of the atheist bus ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Comment Is Free,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Richard Dawkins,  United Nations

New iPhone app to keep flyers calm

Those nervous flyers who download Virgin’s new Fear of Flying iPhone app (£2.99 from the iTunes store) will be greeted with a sight more terrifying than any aeroplane: that of a bedraggled Richard Branson, resembling a pleased, if sheepish, tramp ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Times Online,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Virgin Atlantic Airways,  Richard Branson,  Darth Vader

Directions: Royal Caribbean and the Fear of Flying iPhone app

Every day, she looked out of her window into Puerto Rico’s dazzling blue sky and wondered if the British would come. She yearned to show them the frogs in the rainforest at El Yunque, cook them ofongo con gambas and, above all, take them salsa ...

From CHRIS HASLAM AND ARIANE SHERINE, Times Online,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Royal Caribbean International,  Virgin Atlantic Airways,  Carnival Cruise Lines

My life as a charlatan | Ariane Sherine

Two weeks ago today, I decided to try to impress a formidably intelligent friend by completing the Guardian's quick crossword in extra quick time. I uncapped my pen in anticipation, settled down with the chequered square – and then, to my dismay, ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Guardian Unlimited,  1 Nov 2009

The naked stranger x-ray machine

Here's a quick multiple-choice quiz: in an already-stressful situation, would you prefer a total stranger to (a) press their hands all over your fully-clothed body, or (b) not touch you, but instead take and view a snapshot of your naked body that will ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Guardian Unlimited,  14 Oct 2009

Did God give me the hiccups? | Ariane Sherine

Last week, I developed a violent, sinister bout of hiccups that sounded like the devil had possessed my vocal cords. This was unfortunate, as I was due to go on the radio to talk about God (or, more accurately, the absence of him/her/it). I had hoped ...

From ARIANE SHERINE, Guardian Unlimited,  4 Oct 2009

Atheism's open-door policy

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2009/sep/29/atheist-guide-christmas-religion On Friday, Cif belief editor Andrew Brown wrote, "It is entirely possible that Ariane Sherine's book on enjoying an atheist Christmas will sell this Christmas; ...

From ARIANE SHERINE - GUARDIAN.CO.UK, RichardDawkins.net,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Andrew Brown

The Atheist's Guide to Christmas

THE ATHEIST’S GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS (THE “ATHEIST BOOK CAMPAIGN”) Amazon Product Description 42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season. Last year, Guardian journalist ...

From ARIANE SHERINE - UK CHARITY BOOK RELEASE, RichardDawkins.net,  25 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Richard Dawkins,  Charlie Brooker,  David Baddiel,  Brian Cox,  Amazon.com

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