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Koran-burning planned for 9-11 has Muslim community on edge
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Before she left her Miami home to return to the University of Florida this fall, Wajiha Akhtar’s parents gave her some unusual advice: Stay indoors as much as possible and, whatever happens, don’t go near the Koran burners.
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As video chat grows, so do its uses
Service industries finding new ways to do business You once had to leave home to see a psychiatrist for therapy, a music teacher for guitar lessons or a makeup artist for face-to-face consultations.
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Church plans bonfire of Qurans
GAINESVILLE -- Before she left her Miami home to return to the University of Florida this fall, Wajiha Akhtar's parents gave her some unusual advice: Stay indoors as much as possible and, whatever happens, don't go near the Quran burners.
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Two men shape fight over diversity
The Rev. William Barber, head of the state NAACP, and Ron Margiotta, the Wake school board chairman, could not be more different. Whether the two men of different generations and widely dissimilar backgrounds can close that gulf is questionable.
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Community Events Briefs
Luncheon with Scalise planned The St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, East St. Tammany Chamber and Northshore Business Council will host a joint luncheon Wednesday at Benedict’s. Representative Steve Scalise will be the featured speaker.
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What's happening in northern Hunterdon County?
Movie Night in the Park sponsored by Tewksbury Township Parks Committee, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” starts about 8 p.m. Come early and picnic at Christie Hoffman Farm Park, 108 Fairmount Road in Tewksbury.
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Trinity site of protest: Westboro Baptist Church plans Oct. 4 stop at local high school
This article has been read 8863 times. Members of the Kansas-based church who believe the deaths of U.S. troops are God's punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality have planned a protest at Trinity High School in October.
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Health Calendar
WednesdayVOLUNTEERS: North Carolina Baptist Hospital needs volunteers in patient and non-patient care service areas. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Brenner Children's Hospital, coronary care, the gift shop, transportation and way finders, the Cancer Center, and many other areas of the hospital. Training and orientation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
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Die-Hard Fans Follow Iron Maiden Into the Digital Age
The success of Iron Maiden's latest album and the continued loyalty of its fans offer the troubled music industry some tips on survival in the digital age.
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