Beef Battalion feeds troops with free steak and sides
Fort said the gesture is warmly received by deploying and returning service members. Volunteers from the All American Beef Battalion, 100 percent unpaid, have fed up to 4,000 people at a time across 24 states. The group will drive 11 hours to South Dakota to feed nearly 400 troops and their families, expressing gratitude with no strings attached.
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Comfort eating blooms after storm as New Yorkers seek solace
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy residents across the East Coast, from New York City to Brooklyn and Harlem, admit to comfort foods and impulse buys. Canned soup, Oreos, chips, and Halloween sweets appear on shopping lists as stressed and bored households cope. Dietitians urge moderation and planning healthier staples for recovery.
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Central Kansas keyboardist kept close to his tunes
Salina AP profile of Joe Komlofske known as Big Joe Eddie, a versatile pianist and harmonica player for Gabby and the Guys. He juggles aviation work at Hawker Beechcraft while leading a third Sunday jam at Knights of Columbus Hall. He plays by ear, enjoys audience joy, and recalls memories of dancing with spouses that bring tears to nursing home residents.
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White Station Wagon Blessing From Employer Prayer Answered
A woman prays for a white station wagon with no funds to buy one. Her employer unexpectedly donates a newer Mercury wagon in pristine condition as a charitable act tied to his and his wife’s annual donation ritual. The story frames faith and specific prayer as pivotal to the miracle.
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