Austrian driver allowed ‘pastafarian’ headgear photo

Via: dvorak.org: His Religious Right To Wear A Pasta Strainer

An Austrian atheist has won the right to be shown on his driving-licence photo wearing a pasta strainer as “religious headgear”.

A self-confessed atheist, Mr Alm says he belongs to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a light-hearted, US-based faith whose members call themselves pastafarians.

Certains diront que c’est ridicule, et c’est en fait aussi ridicule que les autres signes religieux acceptes.

Facebook Linked To One In Five Divorces In US

slashdot.org: Facebook Linked To One In Five Divorces In US

“yes, in theory if you’re single, Facebook can help you meet that special someone. But for those in even the healthiest of marriages, improper use can quickly devolve into a marital disaster. A recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that Facebook is cited in one in five divorces in the United States. Also, more than 80 percent of divorce lawyers reported a rising number of people are using social media to engage in extramarital affairs.”