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In Theory: How to explain death to a child?
The death of a loved one is always a difficult pain for adults to bear, but for children, it can be even worse. And trying to find an explanation for why a friend, relative or pet no longer is around can be very tough for parents. Advice available online...Tags: Judaism, Belief and Faith, Religious Events, Death and Dying Customs, Rituals
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Four Les Fleurettes debutantes to be presented
For the past 60 years The La Caņada Thursday Club has sponsored young women from the community in the “Bal Blanc de Noel” presentation of Les Fleurettes debutantes.
This year, the Thursday Club will present four young women to society on...Tags: Artists, Swiss Confederation, Cultural Development, Students, Charity
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Understanding the Creator's game
The Iroquois League was an association of six nations of indigenous people in North America. The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora formed a confederation, a central government, called the Grand Council. In the 1700s their...Tags: Indigenous People, Interior Policy, Politics, Interior Policy, Lacrosse
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Around Town: A quick resolution, or a debacle?
Last weekend we attended the U.S. Marine Corps 236th Birthday Ball at the Marine Memorial Club in San Francisco. The guest of honor was the former Commandant, General James T. Conway, who gave a rousing and inspirational address. We were surrounded by...Tags: PTA, Arts and Culture, U.S. Marine Corps, Human Interest
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Signups for holiday run urged
People who are looking forward to pre-burning some Thanksgiving Day calories are urged to sign up for the annual Thanksgiving morning run through town, according to a spokesperson for the sponsoring agency, the Community Center of La Caņada Flintridge....Tags: Thanksgiving, Holidays, Arts and Culture, Sport Chalet Incorporated, Human Interest
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Pokagons to host powwow at lake
South Bend Tribune Staff ReportDOWAGIAC -- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will host its third annual Oshke-Kno-Kewewen Pow Wow featuring traditional singing, dancing and culture Saturday and Sunday at the tribal arena at Rodgers Lake, 58620 Sink Road.Oshke-Kno-Kewewen refers to...Tags: Arts and Culture
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Brazil's historically poor northeast finally gets its boom
RECIFE, Brazil — The Brazilian state of Pernambuco was once known for its vast plains of parched dirt and roving bandits called cangacos, who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
For later generations, escaping the widespread poverty of the...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Dilma Rousseff, Manufacturing and Engineering, Brazil
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The word 'marriage' matters
In regard to the issue of same-sex marriage, there are really only two defining aspects to the core discussion, and which of these two you choose to focus upon will ultimately determine your final position, regardless of religious or political...Tags: International Law, Health, Justice and Rights, Perry Hall, Judges
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Temples join for Shavuot service
Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres and Temple Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach will co-host Shavuot services and a Tikun Leyl Shavuot Program for members of both temples on May 26, at Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road in Greenacres.
The Tikun Leyl Shavuot...Tags: Judaism, Religious Texts, Shavuot, Palm Beach County, Greenacres
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America's uneasy 'browning'
White babies are no longer a majority of new births, according to theU.S. Census Bureau. America is quietly "browning," it is said, like dinner rolls in a warm oven. Yet such change does not come about without resistance from those who prefer to remain...
Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, Phyllis Schlafly, Democratic Party, Population and Census
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Reader Panel: Same-sex marriage
Today’s question: What is your opinion of same-sex marriage? What do you think should be the federal government's role? The states' role? Society has commonly accepted divorce, paid annulments, cohabitation, premarital and extramarital...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Regional Authority, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage
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Halsey, new USMH leader, a fan of blended learning
andrews@herald-mail.comOn Monday, his first day as executive director of the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown, Mark Halsey said he sees the potential for more “blended learning” at the local campus. Blended, or hybrid, learning is a mix of traditional...Tags: Old Dominion University, Towson University, Students, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), University of Maryland, College Park
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