Jeff Schapiro

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• Aug 20, 2011

  Mickey Mouse on Christ’s Body Painting Banned in Russia

  A court in central Russia has ruled that an offensive painting, which features the body of Jesus Christ with the head of Mickey Mouse, is banned from exhibition for being “extremist,” RIA Novosti reports.

• Aug 20, 2011

  Next Generation Apple iPad Likely to be Released in 2012

  The next generation of Apple iPad is in the making and could be launched sometime early next year.

• Aug 19, 2011

  Church Documentary Sparks Idea to Dissolve Dilapidated Fla. Cities

  A church documentary, which features student-volunteers cleaning a community in Belle Glade, Fla., has inspired County Commissioner Priscilla A. Taylor to tackle the problems faced by three struggling communities in Palm Beach County. One potential solution, she says, could be to dissolve the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay and unite them with the greater region.

• Aug 19, 2011

  Maroon 5's Adam Levine Calls Out 'American Idol' for Portrayal of Gays

  What does a person's sexuality have to do with a singing competition? Adam Levine, who is both a judge and singing coach on NBC's “The Voice” and lead singer for Maroon 5, seems to think it's pretty important, and he's calling out “American Idol” on the issue.

• Aug 19, 2011

  Anthony Bourdain Blasts Paula Deen's Cooking as Threat to Society

  Paula Deen, the sweet, country chef who has authored 14 cookbooks, hosted television shows, and has a full line of cookware and other household products, has been labeled the “worst, most dangerous person to America” by fellow celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain.

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  Aug 18, 2011

  Tim Tebow Fan's 'Jesus Jersey' – Sacrilegious, Harmless Fun, or Genuine Worship?

  A Denver Bronco's fan has caused quite a stir in the sports world over a photo in which he appears to be wearing Tim Tebow's number 15 jersey, but, where Tebow's name would usually be, the shirt instead reads “Jesus.”

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  Aug 18, 2011

  Joplin Students Return to School; UAE Offers $1M Donation

  Students in the town of Joplin, Mo., returned to school yesterday as the city continues its attempt at a return to normalcy following the devastating EF-5 tornado that ravaged the town on May 22. What isn't normal, however, is the renovated department store in a local mall that has temporarily become the Joplin Public Schools' new high school.

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  Aug 18, 2011

  2011 Weather Matches Record for Billion-Dollar Disasters

  So far in 2011 the United States has endured nine separate disasters with damaging effects that have totaled over $1 billion each, tying a 2008 record. As a result, the NOAA's National Weather Service is working on a new initiative to create a “Weather-ready” nation

• Aug 17, 2011

  Abercrombie & Fitch Offers to Pay Jersey Shore's 'The Situation' to Not Wear Its Clothes

  Popular clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch has offered to pay Jersey Shore's Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino to stop wearing its clothes out of concern that it will hurt its brand.

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  Aug 17, 2011

  'Journey of Moses' First Bible-Based Facebook Game

  There are many different types of games on Facebook, some that allow users to play the role of farmers or even mafia hit-men, but a new game allows users to walk through the life of one of God's chosen leaders from the book of Exodus – Moses.