Random links

Christians in Bethlehem will celebrate midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, but dream of living elsewhere
Something to think about - the percentage of Christians in the Palestinian population is about 4x as high as amongst the Israelis: "Today only about two per cent of the population of Israel and eight per cent of the West Bank is Christian."
Brain cells made from urine
"Scientists have found a relatively straightforward way to persuade the cells discarded in human urine to turn into valuable neurons."
TV chefs' recipes may be less healthy than ready meals, study finds
"Researchers say recipes from Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson contain more calories and fat than meals from supermarkets" - perhaps this is an instance of confusing specialty food from everyday food or failing to talk of moderation as, e.g., Julia Child would.
Farmers Markets and Home Births Are So Progressive, They're Conservative
Interesting how things sometimes go full circle...