Lifestyles
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.
Nov 07, 2009 | 5:30 am
Religion Briefs for Nov. 7
Marker commemorating first Utah synagogue unveiled in SLC
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National group holds biannual creche convention in SLC
Rome, the saying goes, wasn't built in a day. Bethlehem, on the other hand, the Jewish village given in the Bible as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, has one-day potential. Provo resident Renae Bushman, 57, said that there's some preparation time involved, but that the process -- with help…
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Horoscope 11/7
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rethink your plans and motives. Make sure that you are being honest with the people counting on you. Emotions will be difficult to control. Make alterations to your personal life before you engage in something new. 2 stars
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Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story
In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per mont…
Nov 06, 2009 | 1:50 pm
Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage
U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 pm
Brad Pitt looking for new motorcycle after crash
TOKYO -- Brad Pitt says he is in the market for a new motorcycle.
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John Lithgow's serial killer soars on 'Dexter'
LOS ANGELES -- John Lithgow was going to pass on the chance to play serial killer vs. serial killer on "Dexter," with an Italian vacation, cruise and his son's wedding awaiting him.
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Rihanna says assault aftermath was 'humiliating'
LOS ANGELES -- Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence.
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Say 'I do' to weddings
DEAR MISS MANNERS -- My partner and I have attended several weddings of heterosexuals in Wisconsin, which, ironically, passed the first statewide Gay Rights Bill in the 1980s and now bans so-called gay marriages. My partner doesn't like the fact that I now boycott straigh…
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Horoscope 11/6
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't take things so seriously. Enjoy the moment and have fun with friends and family for a change. Put everything aside and you will enhance your relationships and feel good about your future. 2 stars
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'Twilight' phenomenon both blessing, curse to Washington town
FORKS, Wash. -- For some reason, Randy Lato's "Vampire Voyages" boat trips just haven't brought in the big tourist bucks yet. He hasn't quite worked out a plausible connection between fishing and the fictional "Twilight" series author Stephenie Meyer set in this little Olympic Peninsula t…
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Animated spoofing makes a strange brew
Dave Thomas has kept a mostly low profile since his "SCTV" days in the 1980s, but now the Canadian comic is back with a new animated MTV series, "Popzilla," which spoofs celebrities in the age of Twitter. Sample: A parody of Ashton Kutcher promoting the next social-networking craze, where…
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Take a walk along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Nestled along the foothills of Springville, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail offers panoramic views of Utah Valley to hikers, bikers and runners looking for a crisp autumn walk or jog. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the 3.5-mile Springville section of the Bonnevil…
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Rick Warren, Reader's Digest part ways on project
A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.
Nov 05, 2009 | 7:45 am
Adventure Kids: Getting creative at Springville Museum of Art
Have you ever drawn a picture, made a sculpture or taken a photo and had your parents say, "This should be in a museum"? At the Springville Museum of Art you can actually hang your pictures in their children's gallery!
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Jeremy Balls returns from mission
Jeremy K. Balls, son of Kevin and Marilee Balls, has recently returned from the Concepcion South Chile Mission. He will be speaking in the Mountain View 8th Ward located at 681 E. 500 N. Payson, Utah on Sunday November 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
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