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Saudi Arabia Names New Crown Prince
CNNSaudi Arabia named Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz to be crown prince Monday, the state news agency reported, putting him next in line to the throne of the oil-rich kingdom. His appointment comes a day after burial services for Crown Prince Nayef bin...Tags: WikiLeaks, Joe Biden, Culture, Arts and Culture, Barack Obama
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U.S. Rep. Wilson proposes bill to toughen federal response to college hazing
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Shocked by the death of a Florida A&M student, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson outlined a bill on Thursday that would deny federal student aid to perpetrators of violent hazing rituals and... -
Wines for Passover and Easter
God causes grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth, and wine to gladden the heart of man.
— Psalm 104
Who's "he"? God? Man?
Many theologies would place God in the running, the...Tags: Culture, Religious Festivals, Arts and Culture, Rituals, Israel
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Cookie contest: Treated to tradition
For this year's holiday cookie contest, we asked readers to share the story of the recipe they were submitting, and in response, we heard tales of tradition, memories and love.
One of the most striking stories came from Dell Smith, who shared her mother-...Tags: Health, Recipes, Culture, Arts and Culture, Meningitis
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Turning Tragedy into Awareness
This is a true story of an attractive and successful young couple. It is also a tragic story, one that takes a detour through sorrow and death. And yet, the story has not ended, and the remaining days that lead to the end are filled with perseverance,...Tags: Health, Entertainment, Financial Aid, Migration, FBI
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A senseless ritual
College is the time for young people to learn what they need to know for their future career. It is also a time of making friends and having fun. College students shouldn't be endangered by hazing. Thirteen people were charged Wednesday in one of the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Culture, Arts and Culture
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In Theory: Should we be allowed to choose to die?
Q. British author Sir Terry Pratchett recently presented a BBC documentary called “Choosing To Die,” about assisted suicide. Pratchett, the bestselling author of the “Discworld” series of fantasy novels, was diagnosed with...Tags: Health, BBC, Cancer, 60 Minutes (tv program), Entertainment
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In Theory: Should Christians buy into Halloween?
Q. Halloween is upon us again, and with the annual traditions of trick-or-treating and pumpkin-carving in the air, many Christians are looking to alternate ways of celebrating the holiday. Because of its pagan origins and emphasis on death, celebrating...Tags: Religious Festivals, Arts and Culture, The Happiest News!, Religious Texts, Purim
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In Theory: How to explain death to a child?
The death of a loved one is always a difficult pain for adults to bear, but for children, it can be even worse. And trying to find an explanation for why a friend, relative or pet no longer is around can be very tough for parents. Advice available online...Tags: Family, Customs and Tradition, Culture, Human Interest, Arts and Culture
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In Theory: Reflections on 9/11
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. What are your thoughts on this day? I am yearning for the goodness of humanity. I long to stand soft together in silence with people of many nations, our hats in our hands and...Tags: Renovation, Defense, Terrorism, Manhattan (New York City), Israel
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Cancer survivor finds comfort in Stations of the Cross
Alice Brown remembers the moment of dread when doctors diagnosed her with cancer. She imagines her terror and despair were much like what Jesus felt when he was sentenced to die on the cross.
Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy seemed to defeat the...Tags: Health, Cancer, Oncology, Entertainment, Lent
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Easter rituals provide comfort for grief-stricken
In my first confession in the second grade, I nervously proclaimed my sins so loudly that everyone heard me outside the confessional booth. Let's just say my Catholic experience didn't improve much after that. Most of the rituals seemed boring,...
Tags: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Culture, Religious Festivals, Arts and Culture
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