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Imperial Valley Honor Roll
The following students have been named to the fourth quarter honor roll at McCabe Union Elementary School District: Fourth grade Arissa Aispuro, Vivian Alvarez, Alyssa Armenta, Alyssa Arroyo, Chloe Arterberry, Rahim Avila, Sebastian Barreto, Chloe Brand,...Tags: Joseph A. Moore, Israel, Jennifer Lopez, Kenya, Local Government
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In Theory: Do we bring tragedy on ourselves?
The recent tornado in Oklahoma that killed 24 people and destroyed or damaged 12,000 homes has stirred up a row on social networking site Twitter. The day after the disaster, popular evangelical speaker and author John Piper tweeted two references to...Tags: Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Natural Disasters
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Obituary: Robert Phillips Sr.
Robert Phillips Sr. 1930-2013 HARRODSBURG — Robert “Bobby” Phillips Sr., 83, husband of the late Carolyn Joyce Bruner Phillips, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at his residence. Born Feb. 2, 1930, in Mercer County, he was a son of...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), U.S. Army
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In Theory: Are parts of Scripture outdated and in need of change?
It's not often that a Christian minister agrees with the New Atheist movement, but the Rev. Michael Dowd believes it's possible when it comes to what he calls the "idolatry of the written word." A self-described "New Theist" — one who "value[s]...Tags: Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Death and Dying Customs, Fossils, Philosophy
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Human Interest, Judges, Family, Separation of Church and State, Religion and Belief
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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Labor Markets, Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Interior Policy, Philosophy
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In Theory: How ready for isolation are you?
Do you like ocean views, peace, quiet and solitude, and a captive congregation? Then the island of Tristan da Cunha could be perfect. It's advertising for a new parish priest — the previous incumbent left in 2010. There are some catches, though,...Tags: Religion and Belief, Separation of Church and State, Music, Belief and Faith, United Kingdom
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Court listings: April 17
Shyla Ann Baltzell, 24, of 214 S. Eighth St., parking/standing violation, fined $91.50. Mohammad Fahad Alotaibi, 29, of 822 N. Congress St., No. 5, DUI, first offense, fined $520 and sentenced to 60 days in jail with all of the jail sentence suspended....Tags: Groton, Advice Columns and Columnists, Trials, U.S. Congress, Punishment
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Reader Q&A: Bears mailbag
Who's the best edge rusher in the draft? RaiderNation4Life, from Twitter It’s Georgia’s Jarvis Jones. Forget about his slow 40 time. He has the burst to defeat a blocker, and he can close on the quarterback. He fits better in a 3-4 as an...Tags: Ryan Clady, Gabe Carimi, Marcus Lattimore, Brian Urlacher, Phil Emery
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Court listings: April 6, 2013
Kyle Dean Klipfel, 21, of 201 Fourth Curve, Lakeside Estates, no driver’s license, fined $120. Jennifer Anne Dallmann, 35, Hecla, speeding, fined $105. Joseph Daniel Glardon, 33, Sioux Falls, speeding, fined $105. Jared Richard Mack, 26,...Tags: Groton, Butterfly Ballots, Drunk Driving, Trials, Theft
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In Theory: Should Boy Scouts end ban on gays?
The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example...Tags: Youth Organizations, Religion and Belief, Salt, Philosophy, Politics
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Valley residents enjoy final day of carnival at Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterIMPERIAL — Residents enjoyed a mellow day at the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta Sunday, its final day. Some, like Carmen Mitosinka, anticipated low attendance early in the day, and took advantage. “The reason we came early is so the...Tags: Rock Climbing, Climbing
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