After much speculation, Oprah Winfrey put rumors to rest when she announced that she would step down from her groundbreaking show after its 25th season. She made a brief video statement about her decision to end the show. In the video she made the following heartfelt farewell: “So here we are, halfway through the season […]
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When faith becomes political
There’s a difference between sensitivity and stupidity. If there were indeed signs that Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood mass murderer, was becoming radicalized in his opposition to the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army had a duty to act – before he did. Gen. George Casey, the Army chief of staff, […]
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Oprah said to be ending show
Oprah Winfrey will reportedly end her talk show in September, 2011 after its 25th season on the air, and will spend the ensuing years focusing on her new cable network OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Chicago-based Harpo Productions Inc. said Thursday night that the talk show host will make an official announcement and give more details […]
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Look beyond the problem to the solution
As it is written, I have made the a father of many nations before him whom he believed, even God, Who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Romans 4:17 (KJV) Do you desire a life that is filled with peace, joy, love, good health and prosperity? Are […]
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Kennett woman’s fate in jury’s hand for line-cutting case
According to the Associated Press, A jury is deliberating the fate of a black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers in Missouri. Heather Ellis, a teacher in Louisiana, is also charged with resisting arrest and disturbing the peace at a Walmart store in the southeast Missouri town of Kennett. Ellis maintains that the […]
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Jayson Williams hearing indefinitely delayed
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. oing so would have sent him to […]
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2010 census creates thousands of positions available throughout Midwest
St. Louis is one of the areas that will see the creation of jobs because of the 2010 census. The U S Census Bureau will hire thousands of people throughout the region for the six states of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas between now and next spring. This strong economic shot in the […]
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St. Louis American Prep Athlete of the Week
Rob Standard Chaminade Football The junior tailback enjoyed an extraoridnary week in leading the Red Devils to the quarterfinals of the Class 5 state playofs. Last Monday night, Standard rushed for 300 yards on an incredible 51 carries to lead Chaminade past Hazelwood East 24-21 in the sectional playoffs at Mehlville. Standard also scored three […]
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Bank of America grants $400K to local projects
Last week the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced its continuing support of nonprofits in the St. Louis community, providing more than $400,000 in unrestricted funding to address critical social issues through the bank’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. Grace Hill Settlement House and Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center have been named 2009 St. Louis Neighborhood Builders […]