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In Theory: Honor code violation -- making the punishment fit the crime
Q. Brigham Young University recently suspended its star basketball center, Brandon Davies, for violating the college's strict Honor Code. Davies admitted to officials that he'd had pre-marital sex with his girlfriend, an Arizona State University freshman....Tags: Jesus Christ, Basketball, Mormonism, Substance Abuse, Judaism
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In Theory: Looking back, looking forward
Q. As you look back on 2010, what most affected you spiritually and challenged your belief system? And how will that impact you as you confront 2011? At this time of year, we often are inspired to make New Year's resolutions. And, in this age when...Tags: Jesus Christ, Trips and Vacations, Judaism, Dance, Entertainment
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In Theory: What is the role of religion?
David Hartman, a Jerusalem-based rabbi and philosopher, recently sat down for an interview with CNN's Izzy Lemberg. In the interview, Hartman wonders whether religion is really helpful to the human condition. "There's a whole bunch of myths that religions...Tags: Jesus Christ, Republican Party, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Trips and Vacations, Judaism
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In Theory: Can Islam and democracy coexist?
Q. The pro-democracy uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt have resonated around the world, with even the Wall Street Journal going so far as to headline one column, “The Arab World's 1989?” Hosni Mubarak's resignation from his position as...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Qur'an, Justice and Rights, Turkey, Hosni Mubarak
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Thoughts on preaching the Prosperity Gospel
Q. A recent Senate investigation into spending by high-profile televangelists found no actual wrongdoing, but raises interesting issues about the lifestyles of such people. The inquiry targeted six televangelists and examined how they used the funds...Tags: Finance, Social Issues, Economy, Business and Finance, Corporate Crime, Judaism
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In Theory: Reactions to Prop. 8 ruling
A California federal judge struck down Proposition 8, the state's law that prohibits same-sex marriage, last week. What are your thoughts on this ruling? Judge Walker needs to address our concern that his own sexual orientation clouded his judgment....Tags: Social Issues, Constitutional Issues, Justice and Rights, Migration, Laws
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JPL faces extensive layoffs
La Caņada Flintridge braced for the fallout of what could be 250 layoffs at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, brought on by tighter federal spending. [This corrects an earlier version of this story. Scroll down for details] Layoff notices...Tags: Unemployment, Budgets and Budgeting, Science, NASA, Job Layoffs
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School board ponders new cuts
It became clear that cutbacks may be in the La Caņada Unified School District’s near future on Tuesday night, as the Governing Board discussed the second interim financial report and the possibility of laying off teachers and increasing class...Tags: Finance, Budgets and Budgeting, Jerry Brown, Teaching and Learning, California
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City pedals ahead on bike lanes
Longtime plans to designate a cross-town path for bicycle traffic are taking a giant step forward this month with the striping of 3.5 miles of bike lane stretching from Verdugo Boulevard to the city’s east end.
La Caņada Flintridge officials herald...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Local Elections, Science and Technology, Politics, Government
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How endorsements enlighten voters
In America the Constitution guarantees every citizen free speech. That includes Valley Sun columnist Anita Brenner’s “Folks, It‘s a Non-Partisan Election” column published Feb. 3, regarding her apparent frustration that the local...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Republican Party, Social Issues, Gun Control, Censorship
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Let's pull our own weight
Last week I attended the forum for the candidates running for City Council. The candidates with the most potential clearly defined the evening. I listened as each candidate spoke of his or her record and answered several questions relating to such issues...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Albert Einstein, Local Elections, Politics
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Students raise their red hands
La Caņada High School students were caught red-handed on campus Friday.
It was all for Red Hand Day, a worldwide event commemorated annually on Feb. 12 with public acts that promote awareness about the use of child soldiers around the world.
To mark the...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Rights, Amnesty International, High School Sports, Defense
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