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Replica of God's house is a labor of love for church member [Loch Raven]
Inside Arnolia United Methodist Church, located at Joppa and Oakleigh roads, is an exact replica of the building complete with the steeple and cross which rises high over the church, dozens of windows, six porches with steps and even the corrals for the...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Easter, Pies and Tarts, Parkville, Shingles
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Not too late for the perfect gift
Most people who haven't finished their shopping are starting to worry about what gifts to give a friend, relative or spouse. Quick, what did you give or receive last year? How about two years ago? Most of us can't remember, unless it was a big-ticket...
Tags: AIDS
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Michael Dyer's designs chosen for postage stamps
When art director Antonio Alcalá was asked to create a design to replace the dwindling supplies of the 1990 Bobcat $2 stamp, "he carefully considered what sort of visual imagery would communicate value and set this new, high-denomination stamp apart,"...Tags: Laurel, Old Town (Staten Island, New York), Prince George's County, Memorial Day, Warren (Litchfield, Connecticut)
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Consider a gift from the World Vision Catalog
This time of year, there are many reminders of why we should be thankful, and for many of us that means thinking of what presents we can get for our loved ones. But have you ever sat in a room full of gifts thinking, ‘How could I make this a more...
Tags: Patricia Heaton, Christianity
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Obama pledges more humanitarian aid for Syrians, refugees
ReutersENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama announced more than $300 million in new humanitarian aid on Monday to address the Syrian crisis and to help neighboring countries cope with the 1.6 million refugees who have fled the...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Refugee, Summits, G8, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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U.S. Senate largely rebuffs Obama plan for food-aid reform
Reuters* White House proposed biggest food-aid change since Cold War * Little support among lawmakers for administration package * No more food-aid reform expected in Senate farm bill By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted...Tags: American Jewish World Service, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Senate, Justice System, Farms
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Briefs: Shoot-a-thon Thursday at HBHS
The third annual Hoops of Hope Shoot-a-thon is Thursday at the Huntington Beach High gymnasium. The free-throw shooting event includes live music, food and a silent auction and raffle and runs from 3 to 7 p.m. All proceeds will help support the...Tags: Awards and Prizes, High School Baseball, Betsey Armstrong , Water Polo, Baseball
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Area youth collect money, food for famine relief
Twenty local youths participated in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine April 26-27, fasting throughout the period and collecting money to feed starving children. One highlight of the event was a protest against world hunger Friday night in Old Pasadena....
Tags: Methodist, Christianity
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Fast is part of teens' fundraiser
Twenty-two La Cañada Flintridge teens plan to fast, living on only water and juice for 30 hours this weekend. The fast is part of a World Vision project to promote awareness about poverty-stricken nations. Members of La Cañada United Methodist Church&...Tags: Google+
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China earthquake death toll reaches 156; more than 3,000 hurt
By Barbara DemickBEIJING -- A strong earthquake struck China’s mountainous Sichuan province Saturday morning, leaving at least 156 people dead and more than 3,000 injured. Chinese authorities assessed the magnitude of the quake at 7.0, while the U.S. Geological...Tags: Xi Jinping, Armed Forces, Natural Disasters, China, China Earthquake (2010)
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Pressure cooker bombs used in past by militants
CAIRO (AP) — Homemade bombs built from pressure cookers, a version of which was used in the Boston Marathon bombings, have been a frequent weapon of militants in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Al-Qaida's branch in Yemen once published an online...
Tags: Al-Qaeda, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Fort Hood (military base), Periodicals, Times Square
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Unleashed by Jesus
Happy Easter, everybody! Easter is a happy time of year for many because it marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, despite a stray winter storm or two. But Easter is more than just a seasonal indicator. Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is the...
Tags: American Red Cross, Easter, Food for the Hungry, Genesis (music group), Christianity
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