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Facebook appeals calls for justice for a young girl injured in a playground incident....

Did Barack Obama's status as a Muslim prevent his wife from traveling with him to Islamic countries?...

“Local boy makes good” is the kind of story everyone likes, so you won’t want to miss Tim Carman ’s look at Aaron Silverman, a young chef whose star is on the rise. The Rockville/North Potomac native and Wootton High School grad is the brains (and skill) behind Rose’s Luxury, Washington’s hottest restaurant, which has attracted crowds since its opening last October. Read all about it here . Read full...

THURSDAY WOMEN & WHISKY: Kayleigh Kulp, author of “Booze for Babes,” discusses whisky types and how to verbalize and understand their flavors. Features food from chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley and spirits from Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek Distillery, as well as a Q&A with all three women. 6-8 p.m. $45, including a copy of Kulp’s book. Roofers Union, 2446 18th St. NW. 202-232-7663. www.boozeforbabes.com/whiskywomen...

A fter “What’s your favorite restaurant?” the second most frequently asked question I get is “How did you get THAT job?” There are many strategies for becoming a mouth for hire. Some spring from journalism or cooking schools; other tactics involve luck and timing. (When Bob Woodward and Phyllis Richman were both looking for assistants, my fate was sealed when the former sent me a “thanks, but no thanks”...

BAR NONE: Sweet tooths, there’s a new decadence in town: It’s called the Bethlehem Bar and it comes from the Granola Factory, a small bakery in, yes, Bethlehem, Pa. The treat consists of an oatmeal shortbread cookie that’s topped with roasted pecans, chocolate chunks, salted caramel and, as if that weren’t enough, a cookie crumble. Have mercy. The bar hits all the right notes of sweet, salty, chewy...

The dance studio’s floor, carpeted in an industrial layer of black rubber, flexed and bounced as a dozen sneaker-clad feet stomped out an unsure rhythm. ¶ “You’re going to take your hand and swing around in a circle,” choreographer LeeAnét Noble explains, as her foot — purposeful and grounded — traces an arc on the floor that her body follows. ¶ “Did you make it?” she asks the five recently graduated...

Supportive care services include education about the disease and treatment, psychological support and, sometimes, medication to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, control of pain and other physical symptoms, as well as planning for all eventualities...

Hanx Writer aims to recreate the nostalgic sense of typing on a manual typewriter, but ramped up to meet the demands of digital-age word processing...

"I know that he had strong Muslim beliefs," said a cousin of Douglas McCain, "but I didn't know that he was in support of ISIS. I didn't think he would be." The post American dies fighting for Islamic State appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

The newest Catholic in Congress! Robbie George and Pat Robertson say the U.S. may need to invade Iraq -- again. A corrupt priest had the same initials as Mary Mags, so he's good. Pro tip to pols: careful what Bible verses you cite. The post Invade Iraq? * Proof-texting * Magdalene=Maciel: Wednesday’s Roundup appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

I’m so troubled by all that is happening in our world. The forest fires this summer, the airplanes being lost or shot down, the fighting in Gaza. Where has God gone? The post Father Knows Best: So many bad things are happening. Where has God gone? appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. (RNS) Bernice King and others from the King Center in Atlanta are meeting with Missouri high school students to help them channel anger over the police shooting of Michael Brown into positive change. The post MLK’s daughter seeks nonviolent Ferguson response appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Poland’s ambassador to the Holy See has forcefully condemned the alleged sexual abuse of children by a Polish-born former archbishop and Vatican diplomat, and said Warsaw is considering a fresh request to extradite Jozef Wesolowski to face trial in his homeland. The post Polish diplomat raises extradition for Vatican official accused of sex abuse appeared first on Religion News...

(RNS) After last year's attack on U.S. citizens in Mecca, a coalition is petitioning the State Department to better protect pilgrims who undertake the Muslim hajj. The post US Muslims ask John Kerry for protection on Mecca pilgrimage appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

“Let’s hope it doesn’t come to the need to send American troops. But if it does, we’re going to have to stop them. We’re going to have to fight them somewhere. Do we want to fight them in New York? Or in Washington, D.C.? Terrorist attacks? Or should we fight them and defeat them in […] The post Quote of the Day: Robert P. George appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

(RNS) James Foley’s murder by terrorists of the Islamic State has prompted many Christians, especially Foley’s fellow Catholics, to argue that he should be considered a martyr, maybe even a saint. The post Is James Foley a martyr? A brutal death sparks a faith-based debate appeared first on Religion News Service . ...

Fish is something that scares people but you can’t go wrong with this method. It is simple, with a wonderful herbal marinade...

I’ve had my share of compliments and I’ve taken them for granted. Now, I regret not having appreciated my youth...

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