Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort HoodSoldier opens fire at Army base in Texas; two others apprehended Nov 6, 2009
The official says investigators are trying to determine if Hasan was his birth name, or if he changed his name and converted to Islam at some point in his life. Cone said the soldier used two handguns in the attack. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 23, 2009
Griffin attacks Islam on BBC show ... Griffin attacks Islam on BBC show ... Griffin attacks Islam on BBC show. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Schedule: 9:30 a.m., "Footsteps in Africa," looks at nomadic people in Sahara desert who choose to live austerely in solidarity with nature; 11:30 a.m., "Blessings," a Tibetan Buddhist leads Western women to a remote nomadic region of Tibet to meet with nuns; 2 p.m., "Cracking the Cosmic Egg," new ways in which science and spirituality are combining to improve the human condition (features Jim Walsh, founder of HESA Institute, which created Intentional Chocolate); 3:30 p.m., "Cowboy Yoga," a... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Jackos mom: Where did he hide his money? Jun 30, 2009
After moving to Ireland and then New Jersey and Japan, they were back in California, where Jackson rented a house from the Nation of Islam, who grossly overcharged. According to the paper, Grace hasnt been paid her salary and expenses since 2008 and medical insurance since she was with him and the children in Bahrain. (India Times, India)
A gathering of angels Jun 16, 2009
Angels are found in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and are also referenced in Sumerian, Babylonian, Persian, Egyptian and Greek writings. Benevolent spirits similar to angels can also be found in other religions, mythologies, and lore: Hinduism has avatars, Buddhism has devas and bodhisattvas, the Greeks wrote about daimons, and guardian spirits and spirit guides are common in tribal cultures. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Enjoy Amsterdam on a budget May 9, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his "deep respect" for Islam during his visit to Jordan. Who's that with Jordin Sparks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)