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Jamshid Ghazi Askar

Harvard research indicates graduate diplomas generally have no effect on a teacher’s efficacy.
Education
More states slashing pay bumps for teachers with master’s degrees
Harvard research indicates graduate diplomas generally have no effect on a teacher’s efficacy.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
This is the older version of the $100 bill issued between 1990 and 1996.
Politics
Ben Franklin’s money makeover: fun facts about new US $100 bill
The federal government sent the new, multi-colored $100 bill into general circulation Tuesday.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
FILE - In this March 8, 2012 file phoo, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia speaks at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. Scalia says his method of interpreting the Constitution makes some of the most hotly disputed issues that come before the Supre
U.S. & World
Justice Scalia talks about his Catholic faith, distaste for racy media
In a candid and lengthy Q&A with New York magazine, Justice Antonin Scalia touched on a wide breadth of topics that have absolutely nothing to do with his job at the Supreme Court.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
In this May 30, 2013 file photo Oprah Winfrey reacts after delivering the commencement address at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.
Family
Columnist: Oprah ‘a terrible role model’ for not marrying
Twenty-one years ago, Oprah Winfrey was engaged to marry Stedman Graham. The marriage never materialized, and even though the two remain together today, Oprah says marriage is not in her future.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "Gravity."
Media & Books
Record-setting ‘Gravity’ explores faith, shatters cinematic convention
The Alfonso CuarÓn film starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney parlayed heavy IMAX and 3D sales into the largest October opening weekend ever.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
In "Linsanity," NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks frankly and at length about his deep Christian faith.
Media & Books
8 months after Sundance, faith-filled ‘Linsanity’ arrives in theaters
A documentary about the meteoric rise of pro basketball player Jeremy Lin touches on themes of Christianity, family and race.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Depending on whom you listen to, the Senate Majority Leader is either safeguarding the country's future or unilaterally forcing a prolonged government shutdown.
U.S. & World
Harry Reid: Humble maverick, or ruthless monster?
Depending on whom you listen to, the Senate Majority Leader is either safeguarding the country’s future or unilaterally forcing a prolonged government shutdown.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Egyptian protesters chant slogans denouncing the proposed constitution during a rally in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.
Faith
How Christians and Muslims could finally find common ground in Egypt
In recent months the violent persecution of Egypt’s Coptic Christians has become so bad that prominent international organizations have called attention to the issue.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Ann Romney appeared on “Fox & Friends” to promote her new cookbook
U.S. & World
While Mitt played it straight in SLC, Ann Romney spoke up on Fox News
Mitt Romney calmly delivered a largely non-partisan speech to business-school grads on Wednesday — the same day Ann Romney revisited the 2012 election and broached hot-button issues on “Fox & Friends.”
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Per Stanford's California Poverty Measure, there are 8.1 million Californians living in poverty.
U.S. & World
New Stanford study casts doubt on poverty statistics
Per Stanford’s California Poverty Measure, there are 8.1 million Californians living in poverty — or 35 percent more poor Californians than was previously estimated.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
A 29-year-old man has been charged in federal court with being the mastermind behind Silk Road, a secretive website for obtaining illegal drugs that launched in 2011.
U.S. & World
FBI seizes, shutters infamous website for black-market drug deals
A 29-year-old man has been charged in federal court with being the mastermind behind Silk Road, a secretive website for obtaining illegal drugs that launched in 2011.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Research associate Crystal Pacutin pulls a frozen vial of human embryonic stem cells at the University of Michigan Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008.
U.S. & World
When it comes to 1 million frozen embryos, what is ethical?
Several hundred thousand fertilized eggs remain frozen in a state of cryopreservation. For would-be parents, deciding what to do with those excess embryos is often complicated and rarely easy.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
A new study of family life in England unearthed trends similar to what’s taking place in the United States.
Family
Like Americans, British families spending little time at dinner table
A new study of family life in England unearthed trends similar to what’s taking place in the United States.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
National Zoological Park Police Officer Will Jones directs visitor Miguel Miranda and his family of Mexico at the entrance of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, as the zoo is closed due to the government shutdow
U.S. & World
Panda bears, college athletes deemed ‘nonessential’ personnel during government shutdown
The National Zoo and intercollegiate athletic teams at the three military service academies are among the myriad organizations impacted by the federal government’s shutdown.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
New survey also finds spiritual students embrace the idea of God, but are more likely to concur with their secular counterparts when it comes to politics and science.
Faith
College students evenly split among religious, spiritual, secular
New survey also finds spiritual students embrace the idea of God, but are more likely to concur with their secular counterparts when it comes to politics and science.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Based in Black Diamond, Wash., Ginger Passarelli is always prepared to ladle out hot soup for the police and firemen who spend several days responding to a tragedy or catastrophe.
Faith
Helping the helpers: ‘Soup Lady’ serves hot food to first responders
Based in Black Diamond, Wash., Ginger Passarelli is always prepared to ladle out hot soup for the police and firemen who spend several days responding to a tragedy or catastrophe.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
In this Sept. 9, 2013, file photo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks about Syria in the South Court Auditorium on the White House Complex in Washington. The filmmaker who was making a documentary about Hillary Clinton for CNN says he
U.S. & World
Does Hillary Clinton really have something to hide?
Heavy pressure from the Clinton camp caused acclaimed filmmaker Charles Ferguson to abandon a planned documentary about Hillary Clinton’s life.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
With a diverse array of extracurricular choices available to children who are only starting to discover their interests, at times kids just want to quit one thing and move onto the next. But when is it appropriate to insist children stay the course?
U.S. & World
It’s complicated: Knowing when to let kids quit an activity
With a diverse array of extracurricular choices available to children who are only starting to discover their interests, at times kids just want to quit one thing and move onto the next. But when is it appropriate to insist children stay the course?
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, says goodbye to Reverend David Beckmann, President of Bread For The World, after meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington regarding the World Trade Organization's
U.S. & World
Faith leaders call budget crisis ‘morally irresponsible’
Thirty-three representatives from a broad swath of Jewish, Christian and Muslim organizations strongly denounce “shuttering the federal government or defaulting on the nation’s financial commitments.”
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Mothers may spend increasing amounts of time in their vehicles, but the day of driverless autos is rapidly approaching.
Family
How will driverless cars impact families?
Mothers may spend increasing amounts of time in their vehicles, but the day of driverless autos is rapidly approaching.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Debate about how much the Digital Age’s slew of social media platforms is stealing dignity from romance in general and young women in particular is a discussion that veers between anecdotal evidence and societal metadata.
Family
Social media’s impact on teen romance, sexism generates controversy
Debate about how much the Digital Age’s slew of social media platforms is stealing dignity from romance in general and young women in particular is a discussion that veers between anecdotal evidence and societal metadata.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Miley Cyrus and her sister Brandi Cyrus attend the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Family
Do male songwriters taint the work of artists like Miley Cyrus?
Columnist contends most of the racy lyrics sung by women can actually be traced back to the overactive imaginations of men who co-wrote the songs.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Although market forces may dissuade Ph.D.'s from pursuing or procuring employment as school teachers, voices are calling for more people with a Ph.D. to teach in elementary and secondary schools.
Utah
Should more Ph.D.'s try their hand at teaching school?
Although market forces may dissuade Ph.D.'s from pursuing or procuring employment as school teachers, voices are calling for more people with a Ph.D. to teach in elementary and secondary schools.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
"Sofia the First," a new Disney Junior TV show, has drawn more boy viewers than girl viewers.
Family
New Disney princess show proves (again) that young boys can embrace heroines
Despite its princess-centric storyline, the new show on Disney Junior attracts a demographic in which nearly half the viewers are boys.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
A new policy that also applies at Walt Disney World constitutes a sea change from the decades-long practice of allowing handicapped children and their families to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Family
At Disneyland, scam artists killed special kindness for disabled kids
A new policy that also applies at Walt Disney World constitutes a sea change from the decades-long practice of allowing handicapped children and their families to skip the lines at popular attractions.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
The rise in applications is for full-time, two-year MBA programs. Conversely, significantly fewer people applied for professional MBA programs that cater to students with full-time employment.
Education
MBA programs enjoyed 12 percent uptick in applicants for 2013-14
The rise in applications is for full-time, two-year MBA programs. Conversely, significantly fewer people applied for professional MBA programs that cater to students with full-time employment.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
A screen shot from "Grand Theft Auto V."
Media & Books
Disturbing trend: ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ obliterates sales records
Controversial new video game “Grand Theft Auto V” needed just three days to ring up $1 billion in global sales — a figure that is sure to climb higher once Rockstar Games releases “GTA V” onto other platforms.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Many families pay for groceries with food stamps.
Faith
Christians quarrel over whether to cut food stamps
Believers on both sides of the food stamp debate quote Bible passages to substantiate their positions.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, center, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, speak with reporters after a GOP strategy session at the Capitol, in Washington, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Congress begins a five-week summer recess this weekend.
Utah
Orrin Hatch’s op-ed about fiscal responsibility gets real traction
Two days after the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee published a guest op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, his editorial remained the most popular story on the periodical’s website.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
Best-selling author Ashley Merryman asserts the experience of losing — and lessons subsequently learned from losses — is a critical part of a child’s emotional development.
Family
How losing helps kids (and why participation trophies are bogus)
Best-selling author Ashley Merryman asserts the experience of losing — and lessons subsequently learned from losses — is a critical part of a child’s emotional development.
By Jamshid Ghazi Askar
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