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NAACP guest: Change must begin at home
Promoting involvement. Stephanie Robinson, a Steubenville native who has received national attention for her work as a political and social activist, told members and supporters of the Steubenville Branch of the NAACP Saturday that positive social change often depends on individuals and small communities. Among those on hand for the organization’s 81st annual Freedom Fund Banquet were, from left, front: Carol Ann Simmons, the branch’s chair of industry and labor; Alberta Dixon, treasurer; Iris Callahan and Charlene Mayo-Reid, Freedom Fund co-chairs; and Delores Smith, executive board member; and back: Royal Mayo, the branch’s president; Robinson and her son, Ronald Trey Sullivan III; Mike McIntyre, first vice president; Mitzi McIntyre, secretary; and Michael Jett, executive chairman of membership. – Warren Scott
May 11, 2008
STEUBENVILLE — The campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have created a wave of public interest, particularly among minorities, in the presidential election.
But all Americans, especially those in minority groups, must not forget they can influence positive social change, both as individuals and small communities, said Stephanie Robinson, a Steubenville native whose efforts as a social activist have ranged from visits to AIDS-stricken areas of Africa to the pages of the best-selling “The Covenant with Black America.”
As guest speaker of the Steubenville NAACP’s
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Esmark suitor has global reach
May 11, 2008
What is Essar?
That question becomes important to the Tri-State Area if Essar Holdings is successful in its offer to buy Esmark for $17 a share, or about $1.1 billion including assumption of outstanding debts.
Esmark has made
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Gospel Fest a success
May 11, 2008
STEUBENVILLE — Hundreds of people converged for the first Valley Gospel Fest held Saturday at the Louis Berkman Amphitheater in the Old Fort Steuben.
Clear, blue skies and inspiring music helped attract a healthy crowd for the gospel
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Mother’s Day can have very different meanings
May 11, 2008
STEUBENVILLE — Robert Smith celebrated Mother’s Day two days early with his 98-year-old mother.
Smith spent Friday morning with his mother Ethel Smith at Martha Manor before heading to Indiana with his wife to visit their dau
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Sue's Clues on Life
Thu, April 24, 2008 @ 3:39PM
Think of me as your personal "Dear Abby." I hope to receive questions from you! I think it's important to note here that I have no way of knowing who you are unless you tell me. Until then, here's a little advice: All relationships are based on good communication and the ability to forgive. People who constantly hold grudges or are vengeful aren't good candidates for marriage, unless they are willing to work hard on these personality problems. Otherwise, marriage will be a negative experience for them and their spouse! Forgiveness is the key to making any relationship work. Kindness goes a long way, too, of course! Sue
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Rangoon, Louisiana
Tue, May 6, 2008 @ 9:24AM
"Let the U.S. come and help you." Those were the words of President bush to the military junta running Myanmar (Burma to those of us who are geographically stuck in junior high school in the 1970s). "We already know that they are very inept." Those were the words of Laura Bush in criticizing the military junta running Myanmar for not accepting aid from outside following a devastating cyclone. Normally, it'd be easy to agree that the U.S. has a moral high road upon which to stand. Except: Except somewhere burned into our collective brains are the scenes of people in New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina floods, waiting days for help to come from our own government, despite no junta telling outsiders to stay the heck out of a major American city. It could be said that we already know "they," meaning "us" are inept. I continue to be amazed that we live in a nation quick to offer aid to others while being incapable at
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Wed, May 7, 2008 @ 12:53PM
Holla if you here me! Wendy's makes a mean Spicy Chicken Sand! To steal a line from my hero Frank The Tank(Old School the movie), "once it hits your lip, it's soo good!" The magnificent blend of spice and chicken topped with lettuce and tomato on a soft juicy bun is to die for. If there was ever a time when I was not hungry(I'm always hungry) I could still slam a Spicy Chicken Sand. It's like Jello, there's always room for the SCS(spicy chicken sand). If you have not had the pleasure of this fine fast food legend then you haven't lived! Also, I wish Wendy would get a hair cut! She been sportin' that mess for way too long!
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Hello, spring!
Thu, May 1, 2008 @ 11:39AM
Can you believe it's May 1st? I never would have guessed it this morning, given the Kiaski furnace kicked over and cranked out a little hot air. Furnace aside, it's not feeling as warm as I like it to be outdoors but I put my freshly painted toenails out there today and wore sandals. Actually, I'm convinced it's a little cool today because I noticed the carnival has come to town. It's almost a guarantee for chilly weather. But all that aside, I love the change of seasons that this area affords, and spring's arrvial -- or just better weather period -- puts a smile on my face. I went for long run the other morning and felt as though I just couldn't appreciate enough all the signs of spring around me, from green grass to lawnmowers to blooming dogwoods. Like the quote on my desk calendar says: "I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." By the way, a p.s. on turning the big 5-0. a co-worke
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Scrap thieves work too hard
Fri, May 9, 2008 @ 1:31PM
Scrap thieves are some of the hardest working unemployed people out there. They don't sit back and wait for that welfare check to be slipped into the mailbox. No. They go out in the middle of the night, break into an empty house and spend hours cutting out the copper pipes. Then they slink out of the house with the piping and hide it. When the coast is clear, they scurry back, get the copper piping and take it to a scrap yard. Then there are the scrap thieves that mole their way under a car and cut out the catalytic coververter. Scrap thieves aren't new. Man has always found unique ways to make a buck. The scrap thieves generally are drug addicts. They won't work 9-5 like everyone else. Their eyes are always open to what they could steal next. Scrap thieves cause a lot of damage, especially when the hot water tank is tipped over or the water isn't completely turned off when the pipes are cut out. Then there are the scrap thieves that steal manhole covers, railroad signaling de
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Random thoughts
Fri, May 9, 2008 @ 1:22PM
Don't count LeBron out yet. Just because he went 8-for-42 in the first two losses to Boston means nothing. Think back to last year when he was, at best, highly mediocre in the first two games against Detroit and then spanked the Pistons himself. Congratulations to the Weir High baseball team for winning the sectional championship. The Red Riders now do not play until May 19. How stupid is that? The West Virginia High School State Track and Field Championships are two weeks too early. Two more weeks should be added to the schedule to run the event the end of May. The meet and times would be a lot better. What is this big thing about hiring Mike D'Antoni? What has he won in Phoenix to make him such a hot commodity? Yep, that's right, nothing. He is being displayed as a failure in Phoenix and would be given many pats on the back for what he can do in New York. Let's face it, he'll get four years with the Knicks, because the first two would be nothing more t
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Survivor tales
Fri, May 9, 2008 @ 1:03PM
I don't know if I am disgusted at the Survivor reality television show itself, the remaining women for being extremely cunning or the men for being so gullible, but I'm unhappy at what is becoming of the show. As my son, Larry, tells me, "If you don't like it, you don't have to watch it," but I see it turning into an uncaring and selfish hour. Cirie seems to be the worst of the lot. But comes off smelling like a rose, if someone who hasn't used soap for 36 days could be called. She was overjoyed when James got a severe infection in his hand and had to leave the show. "Just one less to contend with" was her comment. I remember when Mike fell into the fire, was burned badly and had to leave the show unexpectedly years back. Everyone there was terribly concerned. I have watched each season, with the exception of the first when I saw only the last two episodes. This is when Richard Hatch went on to notoriety. A friend and I make a fun evening of watching the show and a movie afterwar
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Iron Man - a - mania
Fri, May 2, 2008 @ 1:34PM
What a way to start my reviews. After a special screening at Weirton's Plaza Theatre last night, I can now bring you this official review of Iron Man, uncut and with bonus content. Die hard comic book fans have begged for one thing over the years: a good comic book movie. Batman Begins came and prayers were answered for DC comic fans; but what about Marvel? With short comings such as the X-Men series and the Spider-Man sequals, its about time something went right for the company. Iron Man is the first comic book movie to be produced by Marvel's own production company. This allowed for careful attention to detail in both character development and overall coolness. Packed with action sequences and solid dialogue, this film is sure to attract both "comic nerds" and the general public and leave them wanting more. Robert Downey Jr. works his portayal of Tony Stark - billionaire weapons dealer and playboy turned super hero - to the "T". More importantly, the s
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Voters - ya gotta love 'em
Sat, May 3, 2008 @ 12:54PM
Is anyone else around here under the impression that every criminal and wanna-be criminal from throughout Jefferson County car pooled to the voting polls this past year? No, seriously. They had to have. Because we can’t possibly have that many insane people around here say to themselves, "We need a place for dogs and cats, but not for felons." So now, as a result of this lovely display of intellect, whenever someone feels the need to steal something from a dollar store (although why anyone would want to steal something from a DOLLAR store in the first place is beyond total comprehension,) opts to drive under the influence of alcohol for the umpteenth time, gets caught using or selling drugs, or simply feels like beating the crap out of their spouse or small child, you know what they’re going to get? A vacation. An inexpensive, freakin’ vacation. Will wonders ever cease? These "criminals" will only pay around $250 in fines (which is the price for one n
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"Piraette"
Wed, May 7, 2008 @ 1:31PM
"Piraette" - A Woman's Take on Pirates Baseball Good afternoon, Pirates fans (and I know there are a few of you left, both male and female)! Welcome to my blog. I hope to share with you as often as possible my hopes and dreams for Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball as they begin what we all hope will become their first winning season in 15 years! I promise my blogging will be fair, honest and unbiased, yet strongly opinionated. As I stated in my biography, I have been a fan of the game since I was nine years old. Although I hope to never come across as egotistical as most over-paid players, nor portray myself as an expert, I KNOW my baseball. I have already written several blogs that have turned OBE (OVERCOME BY EVENTS), as I attempted the find the time necessary to set up my first blogging opportunity. For example, I wrote a long, drawn-out rant about starting pitcher Matt Morris' performance on Tuesday, April 22. The $10-Million-Dollar Man, as I've
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