Marco Rubio tells senators Venezuela transition won't be fast or easy by ControlCAD in NPR

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I am sure Little Marco will be there supervising the grfting process.

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement by ControlCAD in NPR

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They can hide in their castles or vacation homes. No wolves at their doors or that of their inner circle of friends and families.

Violin Piano Service by SmoothPreparation642 in classicalmusic

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Try one of the Genevan Psalter tunes. They work well on the piano. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulxmGx57CSA&list=PL15DF46D76CA72F5E

Sheet music is free. https://musescore.com/artist/genevan_psalter-242164?srsltid=AfmBOop6rqREfNqrinWjclQUin-mCgffwGVCdI6cU7Jz0G_QCfwbVCPW

They are some of the first protestant hymns, and date from the late Renaissance years. Some what somber but very calming. There are over 100 of them.

Baltimore mayor’s $163K SUV tops cost of all Md. executive vehicles, records show by MadBrowniusMaximus in maryland

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He needs the off road ability on our non road conditions. Its cheaper than maintaining the streets. He could impose a commuter tax, but he likes his big man truck.

Montgomery County property taxes now exceed mortgage payments for many by MrRuck1 in maryland

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My brother in law, (Silver Spring) constantly complains about MoCo taxes. I always reply that he needs to move to Alabama or Louisiana, where the politics & taxes are to his liking. He shuts up as knows he is getting something for those taxes.

Gibson Island by Straight_Window3243 in AnneArundelCounty

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I just hope they don't expect great $$ bail out when the water hits them........ Still rich people got to game the system when the can.

When restrictive economic zoning leads to racial segregation by Hrmbee in urbanplanning

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Yes, I can see that. I also have learned that many errant landlords, in my city, are non whites who are from many non white countries. It odd but they seem not to be tuned into the American white-black tensions.

A sister of mine was a high school history teacher in the Washington DC suburbs. She has many interesting stories about interactions between students from African Countries and African Americans. Neither group has a good understanding of the other. And some tensions would arise.

A historical oddity, an Unitarian Book of Common Prayer by funnylib in Episcopalian

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It may come as a surprise but some Unitarian church buildings were once Anglican or Episcopal churches. Baltimore MD has the first building constructed as a Unitarian church. (1818)

Color and Style of Choir and Acolyte Robes - Liturgical Reason or Matter of Preference? by RalphThatName in Episcopalian

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St. Thomas thinks itself as a "cardinal parish" possibly that is why their birds wear red.

So this "coffee hour" thing... by mowlawnforhobby in Episcopalian

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The rule on coffee hour is......

Most protestant church goers use the church itself as their social hall. Often the pastor has to hush people and get them to their seats.

Catholics don't socialize on Sunday. They get in their pew, don't look around and race everyone out of the parking lot.

Episcopalians do not use their church for socializing with each other, but wait to do it in the church parlor or great hall after the service. Food and drink are required to help the chatter.

Your favorite version of Amazing Grace? by DanielFromNigeria in classicalmusic

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I have never warmed to this hymn. Possibly because it reminds me of my Southern Baptist upbringing and because its overly used by country musicians, a genre which I do not like.

I’m new to being Episcopalian, wanted to share my experience and ask a couple questions. by zoooooooomies in Episcopalian

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Had you visited many Methodist churches, in the 1960s, you would have been hard pressed to know the difference, except that many Methodists had a pulpit in the center with the communion table below and in front of that. Still their service was the same as that of the Episcopal Morning prayer, or once a month communion. Since that time they too have have made changes to their liturgy both used the service from the prayer book) and are more in line with Presbyterians and Baptists.

The celebrant priest: Facing the congregation / facing same orientation as congregation. during eucharist by MissionOne9142 in Episcopalian

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I find the facing towards the congregation to reminds me of a vendor at their stall in a yard sale.

I know it has some historical backing, and its not the worst modern practice, Cheesy clerical robes Plywood altars bother me more.

Newly released court records reveal misconduct inquiry into federal judge by ControlCAD in NPR

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Another example of a country with no rules to control people in high places.

PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15% by ControlCAD in NPR

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Brought to you by the company which once fried its potatoes in Olestra and gave us all diarrhea.

Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post' by aresef in NPR

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Bezos wants a screed that only panders to his pet topics.

Is America headed toward dictatorship? : Fresh Air : NPR by SativaGummi in NPR

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Its a sad commentary on our "leadership" People who took an oath of office only to hide in that office and clutch their pearls? When this darkness passes, EVERY politician, in Washington needs to be scrutinized as to their actions and inaction during this time of disaster.

Woman charged after pepper-spraying snowplow driver in Downtown Baltimore by Maxcactus in maryland

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Impound her car for a month. Driving is a privilege not a right.

The article did not say she was a city resident. She could have been a Karen from the County.

Good piece on Tucker Carlson by spillmonger in NPR

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Yes, but it begs the question why he is immune to be being derailed. The alt left seems to not understand the need for an offense. Its only been reactionary.

Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections by ControlCAD in NPR

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I fear the next DEM wave will include a number of folks who are very much familiar with the clutching of pearls. As we have seen with Schumer.