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Why Australian agriculture needs its own River CottageThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:07AMAustralian agriculture needs its very own celebrity chef to help change its image problem. It may sound a stupid idea, but in fact I’ve been toying with it for a few years ever since watching Rick Stein in his Food Heroes series describing to his followers his passion for the rural communities, the incredible food they produce and their role in managing the English landscape.

Lecture on Islam scheduled for Sept. 15 in DorsetThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:48AMDORSET — A lecture about Islam and its history will be presented at the Long Trail School on Wednesday by the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning. ...

BYU study shows sisters improve sibling healthThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:08AMA recent study conducted by BYU showed sisters improve siblings’ mental health.  The study followed 395 families with more than one child over the course of one year. The research consistently showed sisters protect young adolescents from feeling lonely or unloved. The adolescents’ age range was 10 to 14 years old.  The study was led by BYU professor Laura Padilla-Walker. “Even after you account ...

New world for news chiefsThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:05AMABC's search for someone to preside over its news division comes as the Internet and cable television have made the job much different and more complex than what outgoing chief David Westin took over nearly 14 years ago.

Imam: Controversy Of Park 51 Project Rooted In PoliticsThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:37AMIn his first television appearance on the subject, the imam at the center of the proposed mosque and community center in Lower Manhattan said Wednesday night that the controversy surrounding the project is being driven by those looking to exploit the issue for political gain.

Ex-ABC boss David Westin was 'tired of firing'Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:58PMDavid Westin's buddies President Obama and US Attorney General Eric Holder called yesterday to wish him well in his post-ABC life. The ABC News...

Muslims will tone down Eid celebrations on 9/11Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:53PMWith the end of Ramadan coinciding this year with the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, many Muslims are delaying by a day or even a week the usual celebrations that mark the end of the holy month.

'Dancing with the Stars': Bristol Palin won't be inviting ex Levi Johnston to tapingsWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:36PM"I wouldn't put it past him to try and sneak into a taping. The only person that loves the press more than the Palins is Levi himself."

Gainesville pastor rejecting flurry of pleas to spare QuranWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:44AMThe White House is talking about it. So is the U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Muslims in Kabul are protesting it. Major broadcast news networks led their Tuesday news reports with it.