Pope Prays for Anglican Schism Over Women Ministers

 The Pope is praying that there are no more schisms in the Anglican church over their recent decision to ordain female ministers. Next on the agenda is same-sex marriages and gay ministers. Vatican says the recent decision causes an “obstacle” between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.

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Excerpt:
Still, the Vatican on Tuesday said the decision by the Church of England to allow women to become bishops will be an obstacle to its reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican does not permit the ordination of women.

Full article:

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/12/pope.anglican.ap/index.html

What’s it like to work at Cirque?

Received this email today asking me what it’s like to work for Cirque Du Soleil.

Hi Mr. Askland,
I am curious to know how it is to work at Cirque? What are the hours you work as a musician? How long do you have to prepare for an audition after they choose you to be part of the show?

Please let me know.
Best regards
Daniel

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Dog Meat Off Olympic Menu In Beijing

You’d think I’d be posting this as a joke, but it’s true. Check out the article on CNN:

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/china.dogmeat.ap/index.html

  • State media: Dog meat off menus of officially designated Olympic restaurants
  • Dog meat is eaten by some Chinese for its purported health-giving qualities
  • South Korea banned dog meat during the 1988 Seoul Olympics

For the record, yes I have eaten dog meat. Not in China (that I know of), but many years ago when I toured in South Korea. Tastes like a cross between Bald Eagle and Harp Seal…. 🙂