Archive for August, 2009

Stock Market - Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Seattle Times

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Seattle Times
The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could prolong

Weak Open Expected For Tokyo Stocks - RTT News
(RTTNews) - Japan stocks are expected to move lower at Tuesday’s open, as the investment community remains concerned about the prospects for economic recovery in Asia. Traders got a negative overnight lead from Wall Street, which pared early losses

September is actually worst month for stocks - MSNBC
DES MOINES, Iowa - If someone asked you to name the worst month for stock market performance you might say October. After all, that’s the month when Black Monday and Black Tuesday occurred, marking the crashes of 1987 and 1929. Or perhaps you’d think

Stocks End Strong Month With Bought of Selling - ABC News
The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could prolong

Stocks slide after sell-off in Asia - Los Angeles Times
The stock market was poised to end August with a sharp drop as worries about the world economy reappeared. Major stock indicators fell at least 1% in early afternoon trading today after a 6.7% plunge in China’s main index that also prompted selling

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Seattle Times
The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could prolong

Weak Open Expected For Tokyo Stocks - RTT News
(RTTNews) - Japan stocks are expected to move lower at Tuesday’s open, as the investment community remains concerned about the prospects for economic recovery in Asia. Traders got a negative overnight lead from Wall Street, which pared early losses

September is actually worst month for stocks - MSNBC
DES MOINES, Iowa - If someone asked you to name the worst month for stock market performance you might say October. After all, that’s the month when Black Monday and Black Tuesday occurred, marking the crashes of 1987 and 1929. Or perhaps you’d think

Stocks End Strong Month With Bought of Selling - ABC News
The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could prolong

Stocks slide after sell-off in Asia - Los Angeles Times
The stock market was poised to end August with a sharp drop as worries about the world economy reappeared. Major stock indicators fell at least 1% in early afternoon trading today after a 6.7% plunge in China’s main index that also prompted selling

Learning Gospel - Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Stock Market - Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Raleigh News & Observer

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Raleigh News & Observer
NEW YORK — The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could

RPT-UPDATE 1-US bank,financial stocks off after rally last week - Forbes
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Citigroup Inc fell as much as 7.5 percent on Monday amid a broad slide in financial stocks, after rallying over the last week. The sector was also hit by a report from veteran analyst Dick Bove at Rochdale

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - Raleigh News & Observer
NEW YORK — The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy could

RPT-UPDATE 1-US bank,financial stocks off after rally last week - Forbes
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Citigroup Inc fell as much as 7.5 percent on Monday amid a broad slide in financial stocks, after rallying over the last week. The sector was also hit by a report from veteran analyst Dick Bove at Rochdale

Stock Market - Chile peso, commods stocks hurt by China - Reuters

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Chile peso, commods stocks hurt by China - Reuters
SANTIAGO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Chile’s peso fell to a near two-week low on Monday and commodities stocks slid after a sell-off in Chinese stocks worried emerging market investors. Chile’s blue-chip IPSA stock market index .IPSA and the all-market IGPA

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - WTOP Radio
NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy

European, US shares fall in China’s wake - AOL
LONDON -European and U.S. shares fell Monday after Chinese stocks plunged 6.7 percent, raising more fears that any global economic recovery could be shaky. Japanese shares also weakened after an opposition party came to power in a landslide. Germany

Chile peso, commods stocks hurt by China - Reuters
SANTIAGO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Chile’s peso fell to a near two-week low on Monday and commodities stocks slid after a sell-off in Chinese stocks worried emerging market investors. Chile’s blue-chip IPSA stock market index .IPSA and the all-market IGPA

Stocks end strong month with bought of selling - WTOP Radio
NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is ending a strong August with a dip as worries about the world economy reappear. Stocks finished lower Monday after a 6.7 percent plunge in China’s main index spread fears that a slowdown in that country’s economy

European, US shares fall in China’s wake - AOL
LONDON -European and U.S. shares fell Monday after Chinese stocks plunged 6.7 percent, raising more fears that any global economic recovery could be shaky. Japanese shares also weakened after an opposition party came to power in a landslide. Germany

Learning Gospel - Family band is slated to perform on Friday - Williston Daily Herald

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Family band is slated to perform on Friday - Williston Daily Herald
The Link family is slated to perform gospel and bluegrass music at Harmon Park Friday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, area residents will be able to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and Gospel, along with comedy as The Link Family takes the stage at the

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Fr. Augusto Colombo, who brought the Dalits to university, dies - AsiaNews.IT
In over 60 years of mission in Andhra Pradesh, Fr. Colombo proved the consequences of the Gospel in development: homes for the poor, cooperatives, legal offices to defend lands, health care for lepers, schools, hospitals, to places reserved in

Bulletin Board - Abington Mariner
Monday. Labor Day – no school. Tuesday. RiBBQ on a hamburger bun, Tator tots, condiments, pickles, peaches. Wednesday. Chicken Caesar salad, pita pocket, belly bears, cheese cubes, apricots, mixed berry crisp. Thursday. Hot dog on a bun, condiments

Legend, in his own mind - Los Angeles Independent
There’s talent, and then there’s talent. Since exploding onto the scene in 2004, John Legend has done just about everything a man could do to live up to his presumptively adopted stage name: He has released three full-length albums (the latest

Catholic Church sees influx of foreign-born priests - Florida Times-Union
Originally from Poland, The Rev. Andy Blaszkowski is a priest at The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Blaszkowski said that learning about American culture was a big part of his seminary training. The Rev. Andy Blaszkow-ski’s English is clear

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

Family band is slated to perform on Friday - Williston Daily Herald
The Link family is slated to perform gospel and bluegrass music at Harmon Park Friday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, area residents will be able to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and Gospel, along with comedy as The Link Family takes the stage at the

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Fr. Augusto Colombo, who brought the Dalits to university, dies - AsiaNews.IT
In over 60 years of mission in Andhra Pradesh, Fr. Colombo proved the consequences of the Gospel in development: homes for the poor, cooperatives, legal offices to defend lands, health care for lepers, schools, hospitals, to places reserved in

Bulletin Board - Abington Mariner
Monday. Labor Day – no school. Tuesday. RiBBQ on a hamburger bun, Tator tots, condiments, pickles, peaches. Wednesday. Chicken Caesar salad, pita pocket, belly bears, cheese cubes, apricots, mixed berry crisp. Thursday. Hot dog on a bun, condiments

Legend, in his own mind - Los Angeles Independent
There’s talent, and then there’s talent. Since exploding onto the scene in 2004, John Legend has done just about everything a man could do to live up to his presumptively adopted stage name: He has released three full-length albums (the latest

Catholic Church sees influx of foreign-born priests - Florida Times-Union
Originally from Poland, The Rev. Andy Blaszkowski is a priest at The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Blaszkowski said that learning about American culture was a big part of his seminary training. The Rev. Andy Blaszkow-ski’s English is clear

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

Stock Market - Oil below $70 as China stock market sinks - Seattle Times

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Oil below $70 as China stock market sinks - Seattle Times
Oil fell below $70 a barrel Monday as a steep drop in China’s stock market raised doubts about the strength of the U.S. and global economic recovery. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $3.18 at $69.56 a barrel on the New York Mercantile

China stocks tumble to three-month lows - Financial Times
The worst falls in Shanghai equities for more than a year pulled the rest of the region lower on Monday. Even investor optimism over a rare change in Japan’s government was not strong enough to keep the Nikkei in positive territory. The Shanghai

Shanghai market tumble triggers North American losses; GDP grows in - News1130.com
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market wound down August trading on a negative note Monday despite data indicating the recession may be coming to an end as sharp declines in Chinese markets discouraged investors looking for a reason to send the rally

Oil below $70 as China stock market sinks - Charleston Daily Mail
Oil fell below $70 a barrel Monday as a steep drop in China’s stock market raised doubts about the strength of the U.S. and global economic recovery. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $3.18 at $69.56 a barrel on the New York Mercantile

Oil below $70 as China stock market sinks - Seattle Times
Oil fell below $70 a barrel Monday as a steep drop in China’s stock market raised doubts about the strength of the U.S. and global economic recovery. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $3.18 at $69.56 a barrel on the New York Mercantile

China stocks tumble to three-month lows - Financial Times
The worst falls in Shanghai equities for more than a year pulled the rest of the region lower on Monday. Even investor optimism over a rare change in Japan’s government was not strong enough to keep the Nikkei in positive territory. The Shanghai

Shanghai market tumble triggers North American losses; GDP grows in - News1130.com
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market wound down August trading on a negative note Monday despite data indicating the recession may be coming to an end as sharp declines in Chinese markets discouraged investors looking for a reason to send the rally

Oil below $70 as China stock market sinks - Charleston Daily Mail
Oil fell below $70 a barrel Monday as a steep drop in China’s stock market raised doubts about the strength of the U.S. and global economic recovery. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $3.18 at $69.56 a barrel on the New York Mercantile

Learning Gospel - Legend, in his own mind - Los Angeles Independent

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Legend, in his own mind - Los Angeles Independent
There’s talent, and then there’s talent. Since exploding onto the scene in 2004, John Legend has done just about everything a man could do to live up to his presumptively adopted stage name: He has released three full-length albums (the latest

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Legend, in his own mind - Los Angeles Independent
There’s talent, and then there’s talent. Since exploding onto the scene in 2004, John Legend has done just about everything a man could do to live up to his presumptively adopted stage name: He has released three full-length albums (the latest

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Stock Market - September tends to stir up ill winds … - Chicago Tribune

Monday, August 31st, 2009

September tends to stir up ill winds … - Chicago Tribune

September tends to stir up ill winds for stock market
Chicago Tribune
The stock market had bounced back from a mid-summer funk. Newspaper stories were touting "bargain" stocks such as Washington Mutual.

and more »

Shanghai Leads Market Sell-Off - New York Times


Xinhua
Shanghai Leads Market Sell-Off
New York Times
“We remain buyers on weaker trading days which should give investors another chance to jump on the stock market bandwagon before equity markets finally move
China's Market 'Should Be 2000 or Less,' Xie SaysBloomberg
Chinese stock market shows largest drop this yearExaminer.com
China's stock market on rampage againSmartBrief
The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek
all 725 news articles »

Understanding global market is key to… - Chicago Sun-Times

Understanding global market is key to investing
Chicago Sun-Times
The global bond market dwarfs the global stock market. The market for bonds is estimated at $67 trillion, with nearly half of those bonds

and more »

Stock Market Update - Briefing.com


Conde Nast Portfolio
Stock Market Update
Briefing.com
As such, US stock futures continue to lag fair value. The pessimistic tone among equity traders has carried into commodities pits, where futures contracts
US Stocks Follow China Market Selloff; DJIA Off 78 PointsMarketWatch

all 51 news articles »

Oil below $71 as stocks sink, recover… - The Associated Press


A Pakistan News
Oil below $71 as stocks sink, recovery questioned
The Associated Press
VIENNA — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Monday as China's stock market tumbled and commodities investors questioned whether the US economy can recover
Shanghai's Stock Slump Hits Oil PricesWall Street Journal
Oil Falls Below $71 a BarrelTransport Topics Online

all 293 news articles »

Stock Market Update - Briefing.com

Stock Market Update
Briefing.com
a pullback in the broader market. However, those calls have largely gone ignored as buyers chased stock gains and left short sellers scrambling to cover
Stock Market UpdateBriefing.com
Stock Market UpdateBriefing.com

all 10 news articles »

The Flash-Trading Thorn in NYSE’s Side - Wall Street Journal

The Flash-Trading Thorn in NYSE's Side
Wall Street Journal
percentage points of market share, much of that at the expense of the NYSE, owned by NYSE Euronext, and the Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.'s Nasdaq Stock Market,

and more »

After a hot summer, is the stock mark… - Atlanta Journal Constitution

After a hot summer, is the stock market rally over?
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Trying to time the market is a risky and often futile endeavor. Studies have repeatedly shown that most stock market gains during a year happen in a fairly

and more »

September tends to stir up ill winds … - Chicago Tribune

September tends to stir up ill winds for stock market
Chicago Tribune
The stock market had bounced back from a mid-summer funk. Newspaper stories were touting "bargain" stocks such as Washington Mutual.

and more »

Shanghai Leads Market Sell-Off - New York Times


Xinhua
Shanghai Leads Market Sell-Off
New York Times
“We remain buyers on weaker trading days which should give investors another chance to jump on the stock market bandwagon before equity markets finally move
China's Market 'Should Be 2000 or Less,' Xie SaysBloomberg
Chinese stock market shows largest drop this yearExaminer.com
China's stock market on rampage againSmartBrief
The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek
all 725 news articles »

Understanding global market is key to… - Chicago Sun-Times

Understanding global market is key to investing
Chicago Sun-Times
The global bond market dwarfs the global stock market. The market for bonds is estimated at $67 trillion, with nearly half of those bonds

and more »

Stock Market Update - Briefing.com


Conde Nast Portfolio
Stock Market Update
Briefing.com
As such, US stock futures continue to lag fair value. The pessimistic tone among equity traders has carried into commodities pits, where futures contracts
US Stocks Follow China Market Selloff; DJIA Off 78 PointsMarketWatch

all 51 news articles »

Oil below $71 as stocks sink, recover… - The Associated Press


A Pakistan News
Oil below $71 as stocks sink, recovery questioned
The Associated Press
VIENNA — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Monday as China's stock market tumbled and commodities investors questioned whether the US economy can recover
Shanghai's Stock Slump Hits Oil PricesWall Street Journal
Oil Falls Below $71 a BarrelTransport Topics Online

all 293 news articles »

Stock Market Update - Briefing.com

Stock Market Update
Briefing.com
a pullback in the broader market. However, those calls have largely gone ignored as buyers chased stock gains and left short sellers scrambling to cover
Stock Market UpdateBriefing.com
Stock Market UpdateBriefing.com

all 10 news articles »

The Flash-Trading Thorn in NYSE’s Side - Wall Street Journal

The Flash-Trading Thorn in NYSE's Side
Wall Street Journal
percentage points of market share, much of that at the expense of the NYSE, owned by NYSE Euronext, and the Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.'s Nasdaq Stock Market,

and more »

After a hot summer, is the stock mark… - Atlanta Journal Constitution

After a hot summer, is the stock market rally over?
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Trying to time the market is a risky and often futile endeavor. Studies have repeatedly shown that most stock market gains during a year happen in a fairly

and more »

Learning Gospel - Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

‘Devil’ shirts send kids home - Gainesville Sun
School district staff attorney Tom Wittmer said the shirts violated a district ban on clothing that may “disrupt the learning process” or cause other students to be “offended or distracted.” “Students have a right of free speech, and we have allowed

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

‘Devil’ shirts send kids home - Gainesville Sun
School district staff attorney Tom Wittmer said the shirts violated a district ban on clothing that may “disrupt the learning process” or cause other students to be “offended or distracted.” “Students have a right of free speech, and we have allowed

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Learning Gospel - Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

Please Meet: Coletrane Williams, 13, a star in the making - Savannah Morning News
Coletrane Williams, 13, stands in front of a GAP casting call poster that he was a part of when he was younger. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News Coletrane Williams, 13, stands next to his sports trophy’s in his bedroom on Monday. Hunter McRae

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE: “Neither God nor man can use a discouraged person - Item
“Educator and Humanitarian” Mary McLeod Bethune was born into a family of former slaves and sharecroppers. She was the 15th of 17 children of Samuel and Patsy McLeod and was the first of their children not born into slavery. She was born on July 10

Column: Humpty Dumpty - Abington Mariner
 Most of us learned nursery rhymes as children. They say historically that many of them were inspired as a means of expressing various political themes of the day.             In a book that I was reading recently by Edmund E. Wells

Catholic Church sees influx of foreign-born priests - Florida Times-Union
Originally from Poland, The Rev. Andy Blaszkowski is a priest at The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Blaszkowski said that learning about American culture was a big part of his seminary training. The Rev. Andy Blaszkow-ski’s English is clear

Pastor begins learning process with new congregation at Mount Zion - Herald & Review
MOUNT ZION - The Rev. Ed Bacon had an interest in coming to Mount Zion long before he landed his new job. “I would take the Lincoln Heritage Trail south of LaPlace and drive through Mount Zion on my way to Springfield, where I have family,” he said

Family band is slated to perform on Friday - Williston Daily Herald
The Link family is slated to perform gospel and bluegrass music at Harmon Park Friday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, area residents will be able to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and Gospel, along with comedy as The Link Family takes the stage at the

Book Review: Meaningful book on John’s Gospel by a thoughtful man - San Francisco Examiner
Here is the beginning of the Chapter “Love Gives All.” Just two sentences that say so much: “The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus is summed up perfectly in the words of John: ‘Having Loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to

Lifelong Learning series will return - Edwardsville Intelligencer
SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach has announced its fall Lifelong Learning Programs including the Dialogue with Senior Citizens schedule.    These programs, presented by SIUE faculty, are educational and cultural enrichment programs for older

Private schools part of frenzy - Killeen Daily Herald
Public schools weren’t the only ones opening their doors to a new school year. Private schools’ bells were ringing Monday as well, with what some educators call the advantage of providing smaller classrooms, with about 15 to 20 students in each class

Please Meet: Coletrane Williams, 13, a star in the making - Savannah Morning News
Coletrane Williams, 13, stands in front of a GAP casting call poster that he was a part of when he was younger. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News Coletrane Williams, 13, stands next to his sports trophy’s in his bedroom on Monday. Hunter McRae

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE: “Neither God nor man can use a discouraged person - Item
“Educator and Humanitarian” Mary McLeod Bethune was born into a family of former slaves and sharecroppers. She was the 15th of 17 children of Samuel and Patsy McLeod and was the first of their children not born into slavery. She was born on July 10

Column: Humpty Dumpty - Abington Mariner
 Most of us learned nursery rhymes as children. They say historically that many of them were inspired as a means of expressing various political themes of the day.             In a book that I was reading recently by Edmund E. Wells

Catholic Church sees influx of foreign-born priests - Florida Times-Union
Originally from Poland, The Rev. Andy Blaszkowski is a priest at The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Blaszkowski said that learning about American culture was a big part of his seminary training. The Rev. Andy Blaszkow-ski’s English is clear

Pastor begins learning process with new congregation at Mount Zion - Herald & Review
MOUNT ZION - The Rev. Ed Bacon had an interest in coming to Mount Zion long before he landed his new job. “I would take the Lincoln Heritage Trail south of LaPlace and drive through Mount Zion on my way to Springfield, where I have family,” he said

Family band is slated to perform on Friday - Williston Daily Herald
The Link family is slated to perform gospel and bluegrass music at Harmon Park Friday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, area residents will be able to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and Gospel, along with comedy as The Link Family takes the stage at the