A new study out this week links obesity to religious activity. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, found that young adults who frequently attended religious activities were far more likely to become obese than those who didn’t. “Our main finding was that people with a high frequency of religious participation in young adulthood [...]
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Here’s a cause you should join. The George Washington University Capitol Archaeological Institute announced yesterday that it has launched an initiative to protect Egyptian antiquities from illicit trade around the world. The institute identified specific actions that the U.S. government and international law enforcement authorities should take to help prevent the illegal trade of Egyptian [...]
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Looking for the latest, greatest way to get people in the church door and stay in shape? and try out for the role of Charlie Sheen’s next girlfriend? How about a pole dancing for Jesus ministry. As Crystal Deans, owner/instructor of Best Shape of Your Life, explains: “On Sundays, we do pole fitness for Jesus. [...]
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this game was so good, it wore out the amazing spanish announcer. listen through to the end. it cracks me up. ht: bryan srabian
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gaddafi is a thug, but he’s a clever one. he’s said repeatedly he thinks president obama is a muslim. of course, only the birthers and some tea party activists believe this, but that doesn’t stop gaddafi from hitting the president where it hurts the most in an election year – by giving his opponents ammo. [...]
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ros, one year ago today we were married. it’s been the best year of my life, and i love you more every day. i have always wanted a partner i could love and trust, one with whom i could see eye-to-eye, fight battles, advocate for justice, challenge the status quo, explore new places and ideas, [...]
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The latest issue (74/1) of Near Eastern Archaeology is now available for online for subscribers. Printed copies of the journal will be mailed in about a week. The issue contains a long article on Ramat Rahel by Oded Lipschits, Yuval Gadot, Benjamin Arubas and Manfred Oeming. The issue also contains notes and reviews by Israel [...]
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Course: Jewish Studies 170: Dead Sea Scrolls and Early Judaism Instructor: Dr. Robert R. Cargill, UCLA Date: Summer 2011, Block A (June 20 – July 29, 2011) Time: MW – 12:00 to 2:15 pm Room: Public Affairs 2270 Course Description: This 4-unit course introduces the Dead Sea Scrolls and their relationship with early Jewish movements. [...]
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