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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Sleepy Hollow church: No Halloween-themed weddings
A church made famous by Washington Irving’s short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” has rejected a couple’s request to hold a Halloween-themed wedding. Lisa Panensky and Jim Nieves signed a contract 13 months ago to get married on Halloween … Continue reading
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Teens cited for burger ‘rap’ in drive-thru
Four Utah County teenagers are upset after their trip to an American Fork McDonald’s, where they tried to rap out their order through the drive-thru. They didn’t leave with a Happy Meal; rather they were given a citation by police … Continue reading
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7th-Grader: Obama, Most US Presidents Related
A seventh-grader and her 80-year-old grandfather are allegedly the first people to discover that President Barack Obama is related to all other U.S. presidents except one. BridgeAnne d’Avignon, who attends Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, traced that Obama, and … Continue reading
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CakeRental.com
Wedding cakes are the center of any wedding party. The newly wed couples dream about their cake, however the cost of wedding cakes can skyrocket, also the possibility of falling over during transportation, heat and humidity for the outdoor weddings … Continue reading
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Metal Detecting Sandal
These are the sandals that can detect metal while you walk, allowing you to find buried artifacts while strolling the beach. Link
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Bag of Randomness
You’ve heard of the A-Team, but I think this is the a-team. No matter how much they clean the silverware, I don’t think I would ever use these. I heard Cambell Brown make a statement that if the White House … Continue reading
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The Name Engine
The Name Engine® provides the correct name pronunciations of athletes, entertainers, politicians, newsmakers, and more. Even well-known names are often pronounced in different ways, leaving you to wonder what the correct pronunciation is. You’ll find the right answer here. Better … Continue reading
Posted in Goofy, Interesting, Pop Culture, Sports, U2
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New England Needs Jesus (But then again, don’t we all)
Dead churches are a familiar story in New England, which recent surveys indicate is now the least religious region in the country. But some see opportunity in a place where America’s Christian faith laid its roots. “You look at this … Continue reading
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Notes Left Behind
It started as a parent’s personal journal to their younger daughter Gracie, so she would be able to remember her 6-year-old sister, Elena, who was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer. Though her parents didn’t want her to know the severity … Continue reading
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When pastors’ silent suffering turns tragic
HICKORY, N.C. — What kind of personal pain would cause a 42-year-old pastor to abandon his family, his calling and even life itself? Members of a Baptist church here are asking that question after their pastor committed suicide in his … Continue reading
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BidABuilder.com
BidABuilder.com is a unique, consumer- based interactive website. At no cost, homeowners post projects ranging from simple maintenance to complete renovations, on which fully vetted contractors bid. Each network contractor is required to provide photo ID, license and insurance info; … Continue reading
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Army allows Sikh to keep beard, turban, uncut hair
The U.S Army has granted a member of a religious minority permission to keep his turban, beard and uncut hair while he serves in the military, the Pentagon and a group representing him said. Capt. Kamaljit Singh Kalsi, a doctor, … Continue reading
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