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L.I. soccer teams off to good start at ESG
joseph.staszewski@newsday.comLong Island soccer had quite a day Thursday. Three of the four teams representing the L.I. region recorded victories. Both the scholastic boys and girls teams won their opening matches, as did open women's. The girls squad used two second-half goals to...Tags: Field Hockey, Christianity, Athletics, Track and Field, Religious Leaders, Long Island
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The story so far
JANUARY 2006: Gov. Rod Blagojevich initially promises $1 million to rebuild Pilgrim Baptist Church after devastating fire. Later, amid mounting church-state concerns, Blagojevich aides say money will go to church offices instead. MARCH 2008:...Tags: Executive Branch, Christianity, Government, Rod Blagojevich
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School founder contradicts governor
The founder of a school that got $1 million in state assistance following a fire at a historic Chicago church is contradicting claims by the Blagojevich administration that the school got the money in a bureaucratic mistake. Elmira Mayes, the founder of...Tags: Lisa Madigan, Christianity, Executive Branch, Chicago Loop, Government
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Economic troubles straining small South Florida churches
South Florida Sun-SentinelEven the most fervent prayers haven't been enough to save some of South Florida's small immigrant churches. So far, about six in Broward have defaulted on mortgages and lost their places of worship, said Pastor Michael Petty, executive director of the...Tags: Pembroke Pines, Delray Beach, Christianity, Energy Saving, Broward County
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Indoor ceremonies don't put damper on Games
joseph.staszewski@newsday.comThe world's greatest athletes are set to go for gold at the Olympics in Beijing in two weeks, but Wednesday night it was the state's best amateur athletes who gathered in Binghamton at the Empire State Games with the same goal. "You feel like you are...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Awards and Prizes, Christianity, Athletes, Volleyball
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Economic downturn straining South Florida churches
South Florida Sun-SentinelEven the most fervent prayers haven't been enough to save some of South Florida's small immigrant churches. So far, about six in Broward County have defaulted on mortgages and lost their places of worship, said Pastor Michael Petty, executive director of...Tags: Roman Catholic, Boynton Beach, Christianity, Delray Beach, Broward County
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Governor contradicted on $1 million 'mistake'
Chicago Tribune reporterThe confusing controversy over Gov. Rod Blagojevich's decision to give $1 million in state assistance following the Pilgrim Baptist Church fire has a new twist—the founder of the private Chicago school that got the money is contradicting the...Tags: Values, Sears Tower, Christianity, Government, Corporate Crime
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Court affirms Va. council's prayer policy
Associated Press WriterThe Fredericksburg City Council's policy prohibiting a member from opening meetings with a prayer mentioning Jesus does not violate his free-speech rights, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of...Tags: Human Rights, Christianity, Civil Rights, National Government, Belief and Faith
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Meryle Kerns, 97, of Longwood was 5th-generation Floridian
Sentinel Staff WriterRemembering the social side to life's responsibilities was the goal for a fifth-generation Floridian. Meryle H. Kerns of Longwood, described as an "eternal optimist" by her family, filled every moment of her life with hard work and volunteerism. Kerns...Tags: Local Authority, Family, Christianity, Tampa, Death and Dying
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Floyd sisters help each other drop 100 pounds
Charles City PressSisters go through many ups and downs together and now a pair of local siblings are celebrating a big low -- a loss of 100 pounds each. Marlene Marth, 68, of Floyd recently was awarded the Century Medallion Award from TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)...Tags: Christianity, Charles City (Charles City, Virginia), Eating Disorders, Phil McGraw, Weight Loss
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