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Religion news in brief (AP via Yahoo! News)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:24:14 GMT The pastor of one of Minnesota's largest churches said an IRS investigation into his ministry's finances is "politically motivated."

Giants' Zito has new role: male fashion model (San Jose Mercury News)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:25:03 GMT By sheer luck, Barry Zito was discovered by a national clothing company, True Religion, and offered a modeling contract in April. Massive billboards featuring a jeans-clad Zito are beginning to show up in major urban areas.

Lesbian activist who fought for marriage rights dies (CNN.com)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:38:25 GMT Lesbian activist Del Martin, at the forefront of the battle for same-sex marriage in California, died Wednesday in San Francisco. She was 87.

Joe Biden and Israel are friends who fight (J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:17:19 GMT The loquacious Joe Biden, a senator since 1973 and Barack Obama’s running mate since Aug. 23, has sparred frequently with the pro-Israel community and with Israelis, particularly on the issue of settlements.

Zito's a fashion plate as a model citizen (Contra Costa Times)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:44:22 GMT There were times this season when Barry Zito wanted to crawl into a dark hole. Now the San Francisco Giants pitcher is being plastered on buildings around the world. Presenting Barry Zito, male fashion model. Giants: Blog | Forum | More

Church Plant Targets Special Families (The Morning News)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:45:22 GMT Steve Hoover and Chuck Sackman began talking about a church for people with disabilities six years ago.

Expert Analysis: Faith and the Issues at the National Conventions (Christian News Wire)
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:21:42 GMT WASHINGTON, August 26 / Christian Newswire / -- Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) sees the national political conventions as a spotlight for focusing America's attention on the connection between faith and the central issues facing the nation in the 2008 general election in November.

Natural Solutions to Fall Allergies (The Capital)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:07:03 GMT Meadow Hill Wellness will present natural health solutions to fall allergies at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Whole Foods Market, 2504 Solomons Island Road. This lecture is free. For registration and information, call 410-263-0411.

Malaysia National Consultation on the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers (Aliran Online)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:31:57 GMT 1. As representatives of civil society organizations and trade unions, we have gathered in Shah Alam, Selangor, on August 13-14, 2008 to conduct this National Consultation on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers under the auspices of the Task Force on ASEAN Migrant Workers mechanism.

Establishment of AED 4 billion Nobles Investments announced (Zawya)
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:22:33 GMT Dubai - 26 August 2008: Nobles Investments, a newly established AED 4 billion real estate development company has been announced in Dubai, UAE. The company will be focusing on the ever-growing real estate markets in UAE and the Middle East, and is fully committed to launching several high-end projects by the end of the year.

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