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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Apple Hill Blossom Trail Run

"Ranches belonging to the Apple Hill® Growers Association are showcasing their blooming orchards, Christmas tree and vineyards on April 17th with a trail run to kick off our 2010 Apple Blossom Festival, sponsored in a partnership with Whole Foods Market.

A portion of the proceeds from the Apple Hill® Blossom Trail Run will benefit Hope House of El Dorado County. Hope House is a not for profit, transitional living program for homeless women with young children."

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Secret millionaire donates fortune to Lake Forest College

"Like many people who lived through the Great Depression, Grace Groner was exceptionally restrained with her money.

She got her clothes from rummage sales. She walked everywhere rather than buy a car. And her one-bedroom house in Lake Forest held little more than a few plain pieces of furniture, some mismatched dishes and a hulking TV set that appeared left over from the Johnson administration."

Click here for more on how a frugal woman has made a big difference to Lake Forest College.