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MBE recipient Margaret Williams led way for women in Church - Swindon Advertiser

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 02:36 PM PST

MBE recipient Margaret Williams led way for women in Church Swindon Advertiser ... 80-years-old, but she's 83 and full of beans. “Margaret is a very humble, joyful person. She says 'why me?' – she has got no idea just how much we all think of her.” There will be a special quarter peal of bells in Margaret's honour at Christ ...

Cone Health Places Restrictions on Visitors As Flu Cases Rise - TWC News

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 01:42 PM PST

TWC News

Cone Health Places Restrictions on Visitors As Flu Cases Rise TWC News The restrictions come as no surprise as the peak of flu season approaches. The hospital system has seen a dramatic rise in flu cases at all of its facilities. "We've seen about a 22 percent increase in our visits to our emergency departments, as well ... and more »

Clergy, officials urge gunfire-free New Year's Eve - WSBT-TV

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 12:40 PM PST

WSBT-TV

Clergy, officials urge gunfire-free New Year's Eve WSBT-TV The Rev. Nicholas Hood III hosted Monday's announcement of the 17th annual campaign called "Ring in the New Year with a Bell, Not a Bang." Detroit police Chief James Craig, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, Deputy Mayor Ike McKinnon and four ... Detroit officials urge gunfire-free New Year's Eve Detroit Free Press all 25 news articles »

2014: Marco Eagle's year in photos - Naples Daily News

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 12:29 PM PST

2014: Marco Eagle's year in photos Naples Daily News Chief Mike Murphy of the Fire Rescue Dept. explains the bell ringing ceremony. The Marco Island Fire ... The inspired craziness of Spammy Jammy, a party ostensibly designed to ward off hurricanes, returned to the Little Bar in Goodland Saturday, June 28. and more »

Chandler returns to starting lineup - Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog)

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 11:59 AM PST

Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog)

Chandler returns to starting lineup Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog) Assistant coach Darrell Armstrong rings the bell and shouts out a player's name when they make at least 15-of-20 shots from downtown in practice. “I was one away from ringing the bell,'' Chandler said. “That's like my fourth time, though. Thanks for ... and more »

January concert guide: Eric Church, Enrique Iglesias - azcentral.com

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 10:43 AM PST

azcentral.com

January concert guide: Eric Church, Enrique Iglesias azcentral.com Country singer Eric Church is bringing his tour in support of "The Outsiders" to US Airways Center in a month that also features Valley concerts by the likes of Enrique Iglesias with Pitbull; Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line at CBS ... and more »

Last Minute New Year's Eve Dining Options - Seattle Weekly

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 10:26 AM PST

Seattle Weekly

Last Minute New Year's Eve Dining Options Seattle Weekly Live burlesque will be featured next door at the speakeasy above Tavern Law which is Needle & Thread with seatings at 8 and 10:30 - call 206.322.0133 for reservations. But wait, there's more, Spur Gastropub ... Macleod's on Ballard Ave. will be ringing ... and more »

Emily Parnell: Yes, Virginia, attaining a long-term goal is possible - Kansas City Star

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 10:12 AM PST

Kansas City Star

Emily Parnell: Yes, Virginia, attaining a long-term goal is possible Kansas City Star There are no bell ringers collecting broccoli to help slim the overweight. Santa does not fill stockings with cash to pay off credit cards. In fact, Santa doesn't make an appearance at all. He's probably spiking his eggnog and getting the elves to rub ...

Christmas in Bethlehem: A time of needed hope for Palestinian Christians - The Christian Century

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 09:41 AM PST

Christmas in Bethlehem: A time of needed hope for Palestinian Christians The Christian Century The church bells still ring out on Sundays, but many more heed the Muslim call to prayer that rings out five times a day. There is indeed much for Palestinian Christians to overcome, from their struggle to end Israeli occupation to growing concerns ... and more »

Hobie Alter, Marion Knott, Arvella Schuller: Remembering the OC notables who ... - OCRegister

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 09:22 AM PST

OCRegister

Hobie Alter, Marion Knott, Arvella Schuller: Remembering the OC notables who ... OCRegister Hundreds of surfers and rowers gather around a Hobie Cat catamaran off Doheny State Beach to celebrate the life of surf and sailing entrepreneur and pioneer Hobie Alter in April. Alter, who grew up in Laguna Beach, invented the modern-day surfboard and ...

Where to ring in 2015 in Eagle County - Vail Daily News

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 09:17 AM PST

Where to ring in 2015 in Eagle County Vail Daily News Staying up to socialize is a tradition that goes back to Vail's very start. Back in the late '60s, Vail Village ... after the club closed at 2 a.m.”. It looks like the church-club combo went out of style along with bell bottoms, but Vail's lively ...

Top 10 exciting European New Year's Eve destinations - BT.com

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 08:14 AM PST

BT.com

Top 10 exciting European New Year's Eve destinations BT.com ... celebration in Krakow is the Market Square in the Old Town. As it turns midnight, keep your eye out for festivities at St. Mary's Church - the church bells welcome in the new year, and fireworks fill the sky. ... For a typical Danish New Year ... and more »

Five ways to achieve your New Year's resolutions - The Guardian

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 08:00 AM PST

The Guardian

Five ways to achieve your New Year's resolutions The Guardian Most of us last only a couple of weeks before hanging up our running shoes or reaching for that oh-so-tempting chocolate bar. First off, therefore, get 31 December 2015 out of your head. Two months is a much more realistic target as people ...

REVIEW: 'Let's hope this concert will become an annual tradition' - Sussex Express

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 07:35 AM PST

REVIEW: 'Let's hope this concert will become an annual tradition' Sussex Express Christmas bells chimed as the choir rang out 'The Carol of the Bells' and 'Ding Dong Merrily on High'. The audience had fun ... This is the second year that Sussex Chorus has provided a family Christmas concert in the King's Church. We look forward to ...

Missing Berkeley? Here are some cures - Daily Californian

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 07:21 AM PST

Daily Californian

Missing Berkeley? Here are some cures Daily Californian Winter break can be a struggle for some of us truly loyal Golden Bears who can hardly bear to sleep at night without a picture of the Campanile hanging on our ceilings. UC Berkeley is the number one university in our hearts, and it's difficult for us ...

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play: How Libraries Reach Kids Before They Can Read - KCBX

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 07:20 AM PST

KCBX

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play: How Libraries Reach Kids Before They Can Read KCBX Dorothy Stoltz, head of outreach and programming, says it's just one way the library is encouraging parents to engage in five basic practices that lay the groundwork for literacy. "Talk ... There's singing, ringing bells and shaking brightly colored ... and more »

Christmas Tree Pickup Underway - TWC News

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 06:36 AM PST

TWC News

Christmas Tree Pickup Underway TWC News ... don't want to put your tree to the curb...from now through January 15th, Guilford County residents can drop off their Christmas trees for recycling at the Guilford County Prison Farm, Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market and Tabernacle United Methodist ... and more »

Work underway on Barnham's ancient bellcote - Bognor Regis Observer

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 05:03 AM PST

Bognor Regis Observer

Work underway on Barnham's ancient bellcote Bognor Regis Observer Mary Wardell, the press officer for the parish of Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate, said: “The 14th-century bell, alto in voice, is still in its original condition and is rung regularly to call Christians to prayer and during each Mass as it has ...

Some food for thoughts as the New Year Day dawns - Meri news

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 04:37 AM PST

Some food for thoughts as the New Year Day dawns Meri news The New Year Day, a favorite holiday, is one of the most celebrated days in the world. However, the day's celebrations are shaped by different customs and traditions. Though each culture celebrates this holiday in its own unique way, but the western ...

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play: How Libraries Reach Kids Before They Can Read - North Country Public Radio

Posted: 30 Dec 2014 01:18 AM PST

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play: How Libraries Reach Kids Before They Can Read North Country Public Radio There's singing, ringing bells and shaking brightly colored noisemakers. As children's librarian Robin Dugan moves from one activity to the next, she encourages parents to play, sing and talk with their children. Dugan says her first goal is to make ... and more »

From Ferguson story: Selfies, a porn star, media hordes, running from tear gas - STLtoday.com

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 10:01 PM PST

STLtoday.com

From Ferguson story: Selfies, a porn star, media hordes, running from tear gas STLtoday.com As police struggled to figure out what was needed to control the crowds, the late afternoon-early evening protests continued to attract new participants. Aug. 13 was ... It also was the first night the Church of God in Christ choir of Ferguson sang ...

Sober Ride Service Opens in Killeen - KXXV News Channel 25

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 08:47 PM PST

Sober Ride Service Opens in Killeen KXXV News Channel 25 BELL COUNTY - A new sober driving service in Killeen could save you from ringing in 2015 from behind bars. No DUI of Killeen hopes to help bar patrons get home safely and prevent them from driving while intoxicated by offering a two for one deal.

2014: the year of living little bit un-com-fort-ably (part two) - Online Gooner

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 08:19 PM PST

Online Gooner

2014: the year of living little bit un-com-fort-ably (part two) Online Gooner Did we go nine years without winning a major domestic trophy? Yes. Have we just won the last two? Yes .... Monaco is an exceptional draw. I must go to Church little bit more often! ... Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Little bit fun it ...

We remember some local innovators, icons and heroes who died in 2014 - OCRegister

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 07:53 PM PST

OCRegister

We remember some local innovators, icons and heroes who died in 2014 OCRegister Known as the First Lady of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries, Schuller played a key role in the church her husband founded five decades ago, helping to create and run the “Hour of Power” television ministry. She died Feb. ... Bob Gottlieb, who launched ...

Women on boards go backwards - The Age

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 07:18 PM PST

The Age

Women on boards go backwards The Age The Prime Minister, who is also the Minister for Women, has assured voters he is committed to the gender diversity target but the opposition says the statistics should "set the bells ringing". The annual Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards ... and more »

Mother of Slain Toddler Makes Court Appearance - TWC News

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 07:12 PM PST

Mother of Slain Toddler Makes Court Appearance TWC News Diana Powell holds a weekly community meeting at Revelation Missionary Baptist Church with 30-40 participants each week. Monday's meeting focused on Tristan's tragedy and how they can help motivate others to speak out if they suspect abuse.

A Change Of Command Takes Off At The Wilmington International Airport - TWC News

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 05:36 PM PST

A Change Of Command Takes Off At The Wilmington International Airport TWC News "I thought this was a very good time, got a good team, airport's in good condition, time for me to go play with my family, do more with the church, travel a little bit and have fun." After a national search, deputy director Julie Wilsey stepped into ...

I Travelled To Hawaii And London In This Weird VR Holodeck - Kotaku Australia

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 04:03 PM PST

Kotaku Australia

I Travelled To Hawaii And London In This Weird VR Holodeck Kotaku Australia “Next stop, London.” Looking over the edge of Tower 42 to be more specific. The moving plate beneath my feet lounged me forward as I grabbed the guard rail in front of me. I could hear a bell ringing, cars honking in the distance. However, unlike a ...

It freeze up time later... - Oregon Coast Today

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 03:35 PM PST

It freeze up time later... Oregon Coast Today Far be it from us at Today Towers to pour cold water on anyone's plans for January, but chances are that your New Year's resolution, which seemed like such a great idea when the bells were ringing, will be history before we hit March. That's why it ... and more »

Detroit clergy, officials, police urge residents to celebrate New Year with ... - Daily Journal

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 01:05 PM PST

Detroit clergy, officials, police urge residents to celebrate New Year with ... Daily Journal The Rev. Nicholas Hood III hosted Monday's announcement of the 17th annual campaign called "Ring in the New Year with a Bell, Not a Bang." Detroit police Chief James Craig, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, Deputy Mayor Ike McKinnon and four ...

What Would Jesus Do at Christmas? - Consortium News

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 01:00 PM PST

Consortium News

What Would Jesus Do at Christmas? Consortium News Editors are quick to write glowing editorials about American generosity and heap praise on the well-to-do who support these charities. Add a bell ringer and a metal bucket at the door of every grocery store and the feel-good season for the “haves” is ...

Kids Page: 2014 was my most memorable year because... - NJ.com

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 07:11 AM PST

Kids Page: 2014 was my most memorable year because... NJ.com The songs I learned in 2014 was "Hot Cross Buns," "Suprise Symphony" "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and "Jingle Bells." I think Jolly ..... I remember eating the Eucharist church. ..... The trophy had my name on it and a football player on it doing the ...

Women on boards go backwards - Sydney Morning Herald

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 05:47 AM PST

Sydney Morning Herald

Women on boards go backwards Sydney Morning Herald The Prime Minister, who is also the Minister for Women, has assured voters he is committed to the gender diversity target but the opposition says the statistics should "set the bells ringing". The annual Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards ... and more »

Handbell ringers raise more than £200 for Stow Maries Great War aerodrome - Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 02:48 AM PST

Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Handbell ringers raise more than £200 for Stow Maries Great War aerodrome Harwich and Manningtree Standard The bell ringer raised the money by ringing carols on their handbells around local villages at festive events, fayres and bazaars. The money will ... Aerodrome operations manager, Russell Savory, said: “We are very grateful to the bell ringers for ... and more »