Faith. Spiritual surfing riding waves becomes religious to some.
Faith roils in a seaside pastime as surfers blend devotion with sport. Some followers treat the ocean as sacred, while others pursue balance, mindfulness, and transcendent experiences through riding waves.
Wall Street Stocks End Mixed After Rebound
Markets closed with a mixed tone as major indices narrowed gains after a rebound. Verizon and a union met again amid ongoing contract talks raising questions about potential strikes.
Burglar Tries Bribe After Break-In in Des Moines Home
Des Moines police charged Michael Castiglione, 37, of Massachusetts, with second degree burglary after he was caught in a mother’s home at about 4 am Tuesday. He offered Charles Lee a $100 bill featuring President Bush to secure his release. Virginia Pick 3 6-2-2 Pick 4 9-5-6-6.
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Episcopalians Delay Vote on Gay Bishop Nominee
Plans to confirm Rev. V Gene Robinson as New Hampshire bishop were halted after allegations of inappropriate contact with a man and a link to a porn site on a youth page. Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold announced a thorough investigation before any decision.
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Bluefields and Graham begin 2003 high school football season
Preseason practice kicks off with strong teams aiming for top Class AA status. Virginia’s Field Beavers, runners-up to Poca in 2002, return a veteran squad under Freddie Simon. Across the state line at Graham High, veteran coach Glynn Carlock greets over 60 players on day one amid drizzle and cool conditions.
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Four Seasons leaders seek grant funds for medical helicopter
Charleston officials described a $2.2 million grant request to the Economic Development Grant Committee to fund a medical helicopter stationed at Mercer County Airport. The aircraft would be jointly owned by Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Princeton Community Hospital, and Charleston Area Medical Center to bolster regional cardiac and cancer care. A separate $5.1 million grant application was also urged for approval.
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Frederick advocates ATV safety bill in WV Legislature
Del Eustace Frederick says many youths are killed unnecessarily and backs a joint judiciary subcommittee proposal to ban all-terrain vehicles from public roads and require helmets for riders under 18, signaling a clash over ATV safety.
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West Virginia to cut higher education funding for 2005
Gov. Bob Wise warned that FY 2005 will be worse as lawmakers brace for another lean year. Reports suggest a $34 million, about 9 percent cut across all colleges, following ongoing budget slashes in FY 2003-04.
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