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Nihil obstat imprimatur is a familiar phrase to anyone who has read a lot of Catholic literature. Basically, it reflects that assessment of the church book censor--honestly! the "censor librorum"--that "nothing should get in the way" of it being published, followed by the bishop's command, "let it be printed." Of course, as this Catholic review of the marks indicates, even then the faithful need to be discerning.

Which brings us to the evangelical mark that adorns the book listing above. "Please Read With Discernment" is a trademark of Lifeway Christian Stores, and it indicates that the book in question may not toe the doctrinal line. The Friendly Atheist rounds up revelatory links & responses.

Seen in Denver during the Democratic National Convention. More about Martin Luther's toilet troubles here.

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Tagged "atheist" and "skeptic," this necklace isn't exactly a paean to intelligent design:

Truth, logic and science...three really important things in life. Show the world you are more than just a pretty face with this super cool science necklace! Great on men too!

This piece was originally inspired by the skepchick herself Rebecca Watson! Thanks for inspiring all of us surly artists to be smart cookies too!

This one-of-a-kind ceramic charm is available (cheap!) from Surly in Hollywood.

This billboard appeared like a thief in the night, and a popular seafood restaurant that usually advertised in this spot saw its business drop by two-thirds.

More on Gawker.

Like the original scanner, I'm a serious devotee of Soviet constructivist art. Beyond the intuitive appeal of the form, I'm fascinated by the degree to which the message in early Soviet propaganda resonates with charity today. Not surprising, really, in part due to the degree to which the ideology of Soviet production adopted the principles of Taylorism, which is also a direct ancestor of the principles that animate social entrepreneurship.

Below: engineering creates the mechanism of efficient production by supplanting the spirit of obsolete faith.

Jennifer Emick sends this candid shot of a fervent Christian evangelist disturbing the peace of a forthright friendly atheist:

We took this at our local winefest, which is always vigorously protested by this guy and his friends, who harass all the "fornicators and drunks." (But not the glutton...just out of frame is his 400+ pound pal with his list of six deadly sins...) [H]is pickup matches his signs and shirts. The old guy was actually minding his own business until the preacher spotted his shirt and went bananas.

A Don Addis cartoon via Friendly Atheist

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From Overheard in New York:

Guy: I've been finding myself becoming more and more of a misanthropist.

Bimbette: I tried that once, but the chains were a bit much.

Guy: [Angry glare.]

--BBQ, 8th & University Pl

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This recent Overheard is also fun:

Mom: So, what kind of animals do you think we will see at the zoo?

Small boy: I think elephants and snakes... Mom? Are there also pretend things there, like dinosaurs and God?

Mom: I think we need to have a talk when we get home.

--N train near Union Square