D’Souza discusses religion, Obama, conflicts
Staff photo by Andrew Rogers Author Dinesh D’Souza gives a speech entitled “Islam and Christianity Amidst International Turmoil: Is Religion to Blame?” on Wednesday evening in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center. D’Souza promoted his new book, “The Roots of Obama’s Rage.”

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The deadly dangers of distracted driving
Take the steering wheel. Grab a cell phone. Lose brain power. Even though studies show that driving skills deteriorate when using cell phones, Pennsylvania remains one of 11 states in the nation to skip a law banning cell phones or texting while driving.

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Theological expert Crossan: Lord’s Prayer ‘totally Jewish’
The Lord’s Prayer, widely considered to undergird the very foundation of Christianity, “is utterly, totally, fully Jewish, there’s nothing in it that is particularly Christian,” an expert said.

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Rush is on to stock up on Four Loko before it disappears
Just days before it must be pulled from store shelves, Four Loko is becoming a bit of a phenomenon — from 20-somethings stocking up on the drink to the shirts, songs and Facebook pages dedicated to its memory.

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How heroin came to be so deadly (video)
With evidence showing the use of heroin on the rise, The News-Herald looks into this highly addictive drug and the impact it is having on society.

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Gunman who shot U.D. cop gets to 30-60 years in prison
MEDIA COURTHOUSE — At a hearing Monday, Marvin Marmolejos blamed his long-standing drug addiction for his attempt last May on the life of Upper Police Officer Raymond Blohm.

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Mystery surrounds reclusive director Terrence Malick
There is a film shooting in the Bartlesville area that features Academy Award-winning movie stars Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem and Rachel Weisz. That much is known.

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A poke at the powers that be
Worcester native Aaron Richard Golub is a high-profile Manhattan trial attorney who specializes in entertainment and commercial litigation.

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Demi Lovato’s Disney Show To Be Revamped
New episodes of ‘Sonny with a Chance’ will focus on show-within-a-show ‘So Random!’ to give Lovato time to recover.

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Demi Lovato Not in Treatment for Drugs or Alcohol, Reps Say
Demi Lovato’s reps are knocking down reports that the 18-year-old Disney star is seeking help for drug or alcohol-related issues. “Demi Lovato is not in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. As we have said since she entered treatment last week, Demi decided to seek help for emotional and physical issues she has…

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Valley may get detox centers
The region has been without one for more than a decade. Now, two are planned. A years-long push by health officials to bring a drug and alcohol detoxification center to the Lehigh Valley may be about to end, with facilities planned for both Lehigh and Northampton counties.

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Faith & Works | Can Christianity and yoga cohabitate?
In a quiet hallway around the corner from their office in the downtown Landmark Building, Sam Rangaswamy and two co-workers quietly sat, stood and lay down as they assumed various yoga postures.

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Prison Ministry
L’Observateur LAPLACE – Since 2007, LaPlace resident Harold Keller has spent his Wednesday evenings in jail, but not for the reasons you might think.

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Eddie Munster — Rehab for 40-Year Drug Addiction
Filed under: Butch Patrick , TV , The Munsters Butch Patrick — the guy who played the original Eddie Munster — has checked himself into a New Jersey rehab facility to seek treatment for a 40-year addiction to cocaine, weed and alcohol. Patrick’s rep tells TMZ … the 57-year-old actor checked… Read more

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Demi Lovato not treated for drugs, alcohol
Demi Lovato is not being treated for drug or alcohol addiction, despite recent media reports, her spokesperson says.

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Calgary flame-out: Brett Sutter punches cabbie after being booted out of Phoenix bar: Police
Calgary Flames rookie Brett Sutter sucker-punched a cab driver after being kicked out of a Phoenix bar.

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Demi Lovato not being treated for drugs: spokesman
A spokesman for troubled teen idol Demi Lovato on Wednesday denied the Disney actress was being treated for drug or alcohol addiction, following sensational claims in the media that she had a history of heavy drinking and cocaine use.

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UND professor sentenced; school reviewing case
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A University of North Dakota professor who is heading to either jail or a mental health treatment facility is still employed by the school, but spokesman Peter Johnson says university officials will review the case.

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24/7 commercial nearing completion
When it comes to making a commercial, there’s the script a director starts with, the one he or she shoots and the one that’s edited.

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Christianity Seen Through Internet, TV, Film
ROME, NOV. 11, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- The Pontifical Council for Culture launched its plenary assembly this year in an unusual fashion: by holding its inaugural session in public, in a hall on the famous Capitoline Hill in downtown Rome.

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