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A Return to Tradition
They may use a piece of a bagel as the body of Christ, but the liturgy is a traditional anchor in services that may include films, skits, or group discussions of a biblical topic. More Hebrew. The return to traditional forms and practices is occurring not only in the big tent of Christianity. In Judaism, too, in addition to a small but detectable surge in the Orthodox denomination, the most observant branch of the faith, even the moderate Conservative and the progressive Reform denominations are shifting toward the older ways, including the use of more Hebrew in the services or stricter observance of the Halakha (Jewish law). Many young adults who are joining the Jewish equivalent of the Christian emergent communities, the independent minyanim (plural of minyan, the quorum required for communal worship), are drawn in part by the commitment to traditional liturgical practices and observances.
FBI probes Iraq IG on misconduct claims
WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction, Justice Department officials said, following allegations of misconduct from former employees. The investigation of Stuart Bowen involves possible electronic tampering, including alleged efforts by the inspector general to go through e-mails of employees in his office, said two officials close to the inquiry Thursday. It is being handled by the FBI's Washington field office, according to law enforcement officials, who like the first officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. According to one of the officials close to the investigation, the FBI is looking into several issues of possible fraud and abuse and has interviewed a number of former and current employees — some two or three times.
Tom Huizenga, NPR Biography
Tom Huizenga is a music producer for NPR Digital Media. He moved into his current role in 2007, after spending seven years as a producer, writer and editor for NPR's Peabody Award-winning daily classical music magazine Performance Today, and for the programs SymphonyCast and NPR World of Opera. He enjoys contributing stories on classical music for NPR's Morning Edition, and other NPR news programs. He produced the live broadcast of Gershwin's Porgy & Bess from Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, plus concerts from NPR's Studio 4A, as well as performances on the road at Summerfest La Jolla and the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. He's also a contributor for NPR.org's "Song of the Day" feature. Huizenga's radio career began at the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1986.
Curt Cavin: IRL & Formula One Q&A
Could we see 20 races next year? (Brian, Indianapolis).
Answer: Without saying so officially, Brian is talking about Biloxi, Miss., Portugal, another race in Europe and Palm Springs, Calif., to name a few. Another that�s likely in the mix somewhere is Denver. I guess anything is possible, but I�d say 18 races is a more realistic number.
Question: Since butter works...great job with the Q&A. Will John Andretti ever run Indy again? I always thought he did a great job in mediocre equipment. The clock is ticking so he'd better hurry up. Also, your buddy Larry Woody here in Nashville just ran an article decrying how Juan Montoya is in for a rude awakening the tin tops will be too tough for him. How about calling him and setting him straight? (George Phillips, Nashville, Tenn.)
Answer: If Larry believes that, he�s in for a rude awakening.
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