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Magnolia Flower Bloom
Orlando SentinelWalking out the front door one still morning at 5:00AM, the sweet fragrance of Magnolia flowers was overwhelming. As I walked through the yard, I noticed a number of flowering trees and plants in full bloom. My olfactory senses were in overdrive. ... -
First lady could be Chicago kids' last hope
As a young girl growing up in the South, I looked forward to the fourth Sunday of August. We called it "Homecoming" at my church in Hogansville, Ga. That was when folks who had moved away from our small, rural town seeking better opportunities in...
Tags: South Shore, Rituals, Religious Events, CBS Corp., Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Student's memorial shirt sparks racial debate
mmoloney@kspr.comNIXA, Mo. -- Shirts meant to serve as tribute to a fallen friend at Nixa High School sparked controversy and debate over racial concerns. One year ago, Colby Snider lost his life to carbon monoxide poisoning. "He did debate. He was a very outgoing...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Ku Klux Klan, Students, Teaching and Learning
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Supreme Court weighing public school graduation in a church
WASHINGTON — Can a public high school hold its graduation ceremony in a local church? The Supreme Court has been pondering that question in its private conference for six weeks, discussing whether to take up a Wisconsin case that could reset the...
Tags: Church and State Relations, Separation of Church and State, Religion and Belief, Islam, Washington, DC
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With rights come responsibilities and some limits [editorial]
In much the same way the recent drug disposal day organized in Harford County was a valuable public service for people looking to safely divest themselves of unwanted medications, the gun turn-in day planned Saturday in Harford County and at locations...Tags: Interior Policy, Freedom of the Press, Substance Abuse, Gun Control, Science and Technology
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'Head of Passes': A family's trials, inspired by Job
Despite his humility and regard for God's rules, Old Job has a rough time in his book. The fire of God burns up his sheep, and his oxen are carried off by raiders, but that's just livestock. He gets boils on his head, but that's just an affliction of...
Tags: Steppenwolf Theatre, Arts and Culture
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Bombings at finish have crossed a new line
It happened at the finish line. It wouldn't have been any less horrific if it had happened at mile 2 or mile 10 or mile 17, but the fact that the bombs exploded where they did at the Boston Marathon on Monday made the brutality even more symbolic....Tags: Road Running, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Running, Sports
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Tom Jones shakes his soul with fresh 'Spirit'
Tom Jones sits in a cozy booth along one wall of a favorite Beverly Hills restaurant. At 72, his curly hair and neatly manicured mustache and goatee are more salt than pepper after his decision to give up black hair dye a few years ago. But Jones...
Tags: Tom Jones, Television Industry, Twitter, Inc., Music, Paul McCartney
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‘Arrow’: Watch clip from tonight’s episode, ‘The Undertaking’
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles Times“Arrow” is rapidly moving toward the conclusion of its first season and fans can rest easy knowing that, no matter ...... -
Beneath the War on Terror
What do a journalist, musician, truck driver, soldier, politician and model have in common? Fortitude in the face of chaos and the desire to uplift their homeland — Pakistan. While headlines, predominantly in the United States, screamed blue...
Tags: Pakistan, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Religion and Belief, Lahore (Pakistan), Entertainment
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Muslim women fire back at the 'Topless Jihad'
When topless protesters decided to take aim at Islamism, some Muslim women fired back. “Nudity DOES NOT liberate me -- and I DO NOT need saving,” one wrote on a sign, held up to the camera in an image posted on Twitter. A furious debate...
Tags: Feminism, Jihad, Religion and Belief, Islam, Religious Conflicts
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •AARP Driver Safety Course. March 22, 9 a.m....Tags: Shamrock, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Jams and Jellies, Renee Zellweger
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