Nicola Menzie

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• Dec 13, 2012

  Psy 'Gangnam Style' Death: UK Man Dies Doing Dance

  A middle-aged man in the U.K. reportedly had a heart attack and died while doing the dance move made popular by Korean rapper Psy's "Gangnam Style". The married father of three collapsed during an office Christmas party and died at the scene.

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  Dec 12, 2012

  Vatican, US Government Weigh in on Mayan Dec. 21, 2012 'Doomsday'

  The Vatican has come forward to reassure the public that, despite claims of the world ending on Dec. 21, 2012, the Mayan calendar cited in much of the speculation does not portend Earth's doom. The U.S. government also issued a statement seeking to assure Americans that "scary rumors about the world ending in 2012 are just rumors."

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  Dec 7, 2012

  Mayan Apocalypse 2012: Chinese Man Uses Life Savings to Build Ark

  A man in China has cashed out his life savings to build an ark in preparation for the so-called Mayan apocalypse while a French official is blocking access to local mountain believed by some to provide an escape from the Dec. 21, 2012, predicted day of doom.

• Dec 7, 2012

  Controversial Christian Group Declares 12-12-12 as 'God Day'

  Associates of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), considered a radical Christian sect by some for its claims about Christians taking over earthly institutions, have declared that the date 12-12-12 is "God Day" – which purportedly will be "a day like no other."

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  Dec 6, 2012

  One Million Moms 'Moving on' From JC Penney-Ellen DeGeneres Protest

  One Million Moms, a nonprofit family interest group that has protested against companies like Victoria's Secret and Urban Outfitters, is highlighting JC Penney again this month after the company started airing a holiday ad featuring comedian and lesbian Ellen DeGeneres.

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  Dec 4, 2012

  Creflo Dollar's World Changers Church New York Leases Local Landmark

  An iconic New York City landmark known for hosting music and sporting events looks to be on its way to becoming the new home of Georgia megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar's Manhattan congregation.

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  Nov 28, 2012

  Motivational Speaker Zig Ziglar Passes Away at 86

  Renowned Christian motivational speaker Zig Ziglar passed away in a Texas hospital Wednesday morning after battling pneumonia.

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  Nov 27, 2012

  'Crucified' Obama Painting Displayed at Boston Gallery Still Controversial

  An artist whose depiction of President Barack Obama wearing a crown of thorns and standing in a crucifixion pose was kept from public display four years ago is finally sharing his painting with the public – although anger remains over the work that some have deemed blasphemous.

• Nov 27, 2012

  Belgian Man Discovers Wife of 19 Years Was Born Male

  A 64-year-old Belgian man identified only as Jan has been fighting for the courts to grant him an annulment and permission to evict his wife of 19 years from their home after discovering that she was actually born a man.

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  Nov 23, 2012

  'Giving Tuesday' to Launch Season of Generosity After Black Friday and Cyber Monday

  Standing in contrast to the commercialism and consumerism that grips retailers and Americans during the holiday season, the national #GivingTuesday initiative hopes to inspire alongside Black Friday and Cyber Monday a season of selflessness and generosity.