NEW YORK – The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch rapped that he wouldn’t “sell my songs for no TV ad.” His will shows he wanted to make sure that held true after his death, too. “In no event may my image or name or any music or any artistic property created by me be used for […]
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Sikhs leave bullet hole to mark mass shooting
The bullet hole near the main prayer room is left as a memorial to the six worshippers who died.
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Monster disclosure signals energy drink industry under greater scrutiny
NEW YORK – As energy drinks continue to surge in popularity, the disclosure by Monster Beverage Corp. that it’s being investigated is the latest signal that the high-octane industry is coming under sharper scrutiny. The Corona, Calif.-based company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday that it received a […]
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Investors, not shoppers, buy Penney strategy
Despite bleak quarterly results, its stock rises 6 percent as its CEO succeeds in selling hope.
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Pilgrims celebrate life of St. Herman of Alaska
St. Herman, the first Orthodox saint in North America, was canonized 42 years ago.
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Briefcase
Amazon’s deals suggest new Kindle coming soon A new deal Friday on the Kindle DX has sparked speculation that Amazon could launch new Kindle devices next week, in time for the back-to-school shopping season. For its Deal of the Day, Amazon listed many of its own products, all of which are related to its Kindle […]
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Nuns group says it won’t ‘compromise its mission’
The American sisters plan to talk with the bishops appointed to overhaul their organization.
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Reflections: We are all part of Creation, the ultimate Beloved Community
It is our deeply human wish, our longing, that we belong to a community of souls where we feel safe and secure, able to be our true selves — show our natural emotions — and to live not only free of judgments but deliciously affirmed for being who we really are. No pretense, just our […]
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Religion Calendar
Saturday Book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church, 55 Church St., Lyman. Sunday Desserts From Around The World, 4 to 6 p.m., free tasting in the parking area, weather permitting, as part of the church’s 130th anniversary observance. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Friday “Contemplative Creativity: Introduction […]
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Woman disfigured by chimp seeks to sue Connecticut
She holds a state agency responsible for not seizing the animal despite the warning of a biologist.