Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe , Oct. 22 (UPI) -- ORANGE MARKERS CALLED 'SLUR' TO GOD A group of Amish in Pennsylvania is in court, arguing that being forced to put state-mandated orange markers on the backs of horse-drawn buggies is a slur to God, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Advertisement The state contends the Amish create a highway hazard when they do not mark their slower moving vehicles with the brightly colored signs. The Amish appeal says the state code forces the Amish to choose between worshipping God as their conscience dictates and living in Pennsylvania, the newspaper reports. This group, called the Swartzentruber Amish, are known for being more austere than other Amish clans. They have been putting gray tape, which casts a silver reflection toward car light, on their buggies. The paper reports police are not satisfied and have issued $93 fines. KING HAROLD PLAYS IMMUNITY CARD The Norway Post says King Harald played the royal immunity card when he was stopped for speeding. The paper says the Royal Palace confirmed Harald was speeding while driving south of Gol last Friday but, according to the Norway Constitution, he has immunity and cannot be sentenced. Advertisement He was on his way to a private function when stopped, the paper says, but was quickly waved on when the police realized who the driver was. Most political parties have agreed the royal immunity should be continued, except for the Socialist Left Party, which says it is old fashioned and should be canceled. IF IT SAYS ORGANIC, IT'S ORGANIC Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has launched the Department of Agriculture's national organic standards for agricultural products. The goal is to provide consistent labeling on products coast to coast. Veneman issued a statement that says, "Organic agriculture is increasing and organic farmers across the country have been looking forward to the release of these regulations with anticipation they will create consumer confidence in their products." The standards were developed from industry input and hundreds of thousands of public comments. Any organic agricultural product must meet USDA standards to be sold as "organic." The USDA also has developed strict labeling rules to help consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy. LOOK IT UP IN THE SEXTIONARY If you do not know where the Bartholin's glands are, cannot describe telarche or have no idea what seminiferous tubules means, you need to check out the Sextionary. Advertisement It's a dictionary for sexual terms offered by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Web site for teens, teenwire.com. Every week between now and December, the Sextionary will publish a new "factoid," which is an interactive Flash animation of a sexual health term and its definition. In all, 11 factoids will be published. The Sextionary's factoids define a variety of lesser-known or commonly misunderstood sexual health terms. At the end of each factoid, there are links to related articles that provide in-depth information. Planned Parenthood hopes by using the latest technology and fun graphics, teens will learn about sexuality from a reliable, medically accurate source.
