Students raise money for leukemia, lymphoma (The Pasadena Citizen) Students came together recently at Dobie High School to remember one of their own during the second annual “Light the Night” Walk-A-Thon hosted by the school’s Texas Association of Future Educators organization. us.rd.yahoo.com
Blood drive honors teen killed in accident (Quad-City Times) SHERRARD, Ill. — A car accident claimed her life at age 16, but five years later, Sara Wyant’s memory is still very much alive to her family, students at her school and a woman who received two of her organs through a transplant. us.rd.yahoo.com
The smell of paradise (Nhân Dân) "I used to have absolute faith in a Supreme Being. I believed that God had created the earth, darkness and light. That He had created all creatures on earth, including the human race. I believed in an invisible and benevolent Almighty. That He watched over everything on earth. us.rd.yahoo.com
Missouri Poets: Joe Benevento (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) In this regular feature, Missouri poet laureate Walter Bargen highlights the work of writers from the state. Joe Benevento lives in Kirksville and has taught for 25 years in the English Department at Truman State University. us.rd.yahoo.com
Tale of two sisters (MSU Reporter) Lise and Heid Erdrich grew up with a passion for reading. Like many great readers, they turned their passion into an interest of writing. In fact, writing is the Erdrich family business. Lise and Heid, along with their other sister Louise, are all published writers who come from a long line of accomplished writers. us.rd.yahoo.com
The Andalusia Star-News (The Andalusia Star-News) Peeping through my Venetian blind, I saw Clydie Clump, lying in a pile of leaves he’d raked up on the front lawn of Covington Hall. I stepped out onto my porch and called, “What in the world are you doing, Clydie?” us.rd.yahoo.com
Arrival of LJ couple’s calendar welcome (The Facts) I don’t get a lot of mail anymore and nobody calls me. That’s why I signed up for the “Please call” list. This past week I have bought a satellite TV antenna, a new warranty for a car I don’t even own and six new credit cards. us.rd.yahoo.com
Family, Friends Say Good Bye Drowned Students (NBC 5 Chicago) Funeral services for a teenager who drowned last week in the Fox River are held on the West Side. us.rd.yahoo.com
Ladi6 heads out on her own (Stuff) Long-time collaborator Ladi6 is finally taking a punt on her own album. By Jeff Neems. us.rd.yahoo.com
Obama's grammar stirs controversy (Dexter Daily Statesman) Yes, I know I wasn't going to get involved in any more political blogging, but this is DIFFERENT! This is a GRAMMAR issue, and, as an old English teacher, I absolutely cannot stay out of this one! Sorry. Can't do it. I have to talk about this. It's just too funny! us.rd.yahoo.com
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