Scout Jayson

I am a husband. I go to church. I also teach kids. The end.

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Pope goes Digital to Better connect with youth

Science – Pope Benedict will text message thousands of young Catholics on their mobile phones during World Youth Day in Sydney in July, hoping going digital will help him connect better with a younger audience.

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 11:58am

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Islamic Divorce Ruled Not Valid in Maryland

Religion – After his wife of more than two decades filed for divorce in Montgomery County Circuit Court, Irfan Aleem responded in writing in 2003, and not just in court. Aleem went to the Pakistani Embassy in the District, where he executed a written document that asserted he was divorcing Farah Aleem.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 11:50am

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Malaysia woman scores rare legal win to quit Islam

Religion – A Malaysian religious court granted a woman's wish to formally renounce Islam on Thursday, a decision described by her lawyer as a landmark case that could enable many others to leave the faith.

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 11:46am

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Wright Controversy Deepens Voter Divide

Politics – By Jennifer Agiesta and Jon Cohen Religious voters in Indiana and North Carolina held to familiar patterns in Democratic primary balloting Tuesday, with the controversy over Sen. Barack Obama's relationship with his former pastor deepening the divide.

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 11:44am

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Church Punishes Priests but Protects Bishops, Critics Say

News – Doing more, a lot more, is just what Catholic activists want the church hierarchy to do about bishops who have covered up cases of sexual abuse.

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 11:43am

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Translating Your Baby's Babbles

Family – While much of what you hear from your baby is random babbling, babies this age begin to make more purposeful sounds. They're also more aware of your response, so if your son says "Dada" and Dada himself howls with delight, he's likely to say it again.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:03am

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Interview with Dan Zanes

Family – If you're over 25, you might remember Dan Zanes as the lead singer of the Del Fuegos in the '80s. But your kids probably know him as that funny guy with the crazy hair who sings all of their favorite songs. His latest dancealong creation is ¡Nueva York!, a CD of toe-tappers and booty shakers completely in Spanish.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:01am

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Plan for a Mom-Friendly Mother's Day

Family – Even husbands with the best intentions don't always get it right on Mother's Day. They might think you want flowers, when all you truly need is a few glorious uninterrupted hours to yourself. Below, Babytalk helps you get the day you really want.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:59am

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Chemicals in Baby Bath Products?

Family – Once again, another scare-your-pants-off study has hit the news: Phthalates -- manmade chemicals that have been linked to adult reproductive issues, particularly in boys -- are turning up in baby pee-pee. Worse, researchers think they're coming from those sweet-smelling bath-time toiletries you lather on. But let us be the first to tell you to stop

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:58am

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5 Fun Outdoor Toys for Baby

Family – It's a (play) date! The best outdoor toys for your tot's backyard bash

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:57am

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British Thieves Target Church Rooves

Religion – The increase in world commodity prices has sparked an unusual crime wave in England. Thieves have been stealing the lead used as roofing material on the country's older churches. Vicars and their parishioners are outraged.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:54am

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Afghan Radio Tries to Open a Closed Society

Religion – Afghan journalist Barry Salaam, managing editor of a popular national news program, discusses building an independent, open media in an increasingly closed society.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:52am

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Hezbollah takes over west Beirut

News – Gunmen from the Shia militant group Hezbollah have seized most of western Beirut, driving out supporters of the Western-backed government.

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Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:50am

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Jewish Court Questions Conversions

Religion – Hundreds - and, perhaps, thousands - of Jewish converts may soon have their status invalidated. The High Rabbinical Court in Israel has questioned the integrity of an official who oversaw their conversions. Rabbi Shaul Farber, director of the Jewish Life Information Center and Shaney Gilbert, a Jewish convert, discuss the case and its implications.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 10, 2008 09:43am

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Padre Pio, Pope Benedict: Soul Mates?

Religion – In 1947, a Polish priest named Karol Wojtyla made the pilgrimage to a small town to have his confession heard by Padre Pio, the Italian monk with the stigmata wounds on his hands. It was that encounter along with his belief that a prayer by the monk had cured a friend's cancer that helps explain why Padre Pio was fast-tracked for sainthood.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 09, 2008 10:33am