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Mar 21, 2010 | Chris Craig

In the last couple of weeks Prayer has been in the minds and news of Lakeland. The City Commission has been challenged on their policy of beginning city meetings with prayer. I always think it is funny that it often takes Atheists to be the catalyst for needed religious dialogue. If religious [...] | Continue reading Who is this prayer for?

Mar 18, 2010 | Lorrie Delk Walker

American Idol Result Part 1 of Too Many

Chuck: Everyone calls Crystal "mamasox?" I never listen to the judges...save Simon. Lorrie: Ryan acts like an ass sometimes Chuck: Simon asks Ryan if he wants his job The Judges "save"...not again Lorrie: Judge's save! You want them to have "The Judge's Take-Back" so Lilly could come [...] | Continue reading American Idol Result Part 1 of Too Many

Mar 17, 2010 | Chuck Welch

Watching American Idol…

Every journalist has a dark secret. For Lorrie Delk Walker and myself, it's American Idol. Say what you will, but we like to watch and complain. A couple of years ago we wrote a series of columns for Lorrie's site. This year, we decided to capture a chat as we watched from our respective homes. If [...] | Continue reading Watching American Idol…

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Winter Haven Central Art Festival

This weekend Winter Haven is the place for the 32nd Annual Central Park Art Festival. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4pm downtown features fine art and craft items, local vendors and talent. Also, don’t miss the 2010 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition winners stationed around Central Park.

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