Saving face: Don't let your cosmetics cause health problems

"We turn to cosmetics to look our very best, but sometimes all that lathering, slathering, powdering and painting can do more harm than good. Certain ingredients in personal care products can cause redness, itching, swelling, acne and other reactions in people who are sensitive to them. Preservatives, fragrances and dyes are common culprits. Some people are allergic to specific ingredients, but more commonly the problem is irritation, which can happen to anyone. Either way, it's wise to keep an eye on the ingredients you're smearing on your skin."


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Practically Theological: How churches are teaching doctrine—and finding eager participants

"Before he started talking, Solomon Wilken was singing from his crib—and not children's hymns, either. Like the rest of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, he learned 'Glory to God in the Highest' from the church hymnal."

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The Countersign: God’s Servant in Haiti

"When catastrophe strikes, what can we Christians offer? We can offer a countersign. I’ll explain."

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Frontenac girl wins St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee

"Olivia Long of Frontenac won the Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee today at Maryville University by holding off 29 challengers through 12 rounds."

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Christo, the artist who wraps the world, reminisces in Tokyo

"Christo -- the artist behind The Gates in Central Park, New York City and The Umbrellas in Ibaraki and California -- made his way back to Japan in February for the opening of a new exhibition Life=Works=Projects at 21_21 Design Sight. Issey Miyake, who is a longtime friend and also runs the museum, personally commissioned the exhibit when he heard the news that Christo's wife and collaborator Jeanne Claude passed away last November."

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California cowboy hailed a hero after stopping loose bull

"When a bull broke free during a rodeo in Houston Sunday, there was nothing police or most bystanders could do to stop it.

But a California cowboy stepped up."

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890th defused bombs in Iraq: Monument honors Guard battalion

"Theirs was one of the most dangerous jobs in Iraq, and a monument unveiled Sunday pays tribute to the soldiers of the 890th Engineer Battalion of the Mississippi National Guard.

The latest mission was on the streets of Baghdad, finding improvised explosive devices and clearing the way."

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