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Celebrating the Job Creators and Innovators
Each year at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, we recognize some of the outstanding work by businesses, policymakers and other partners making progress in our state. […]
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Ignatius of Antioch welcomed martyrdom in Rome as a ticket to Heaven
Ignatius of Antioch (35-107) was converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians to renounce Christ or face death. Ignatius refused to deny Christ and was condemned to die in Rome […]
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Only love can break through the current hate and violence in our society
We cannot risk being negative, hateful, critically minded, or a gossiper because we will not be usable instruments of God. That’s why Jesus commanded us to love. This is most urgent and crucial. […]
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Letter to the Editor: EO risk value fundamentally inaccurate
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published its 2014 National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), which includes a presentation about impacts of Ethylene Oxide (EO) emissions at various facilities around the country. […]
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Sunshine Bridge users to be delayed
People who ordinarily take the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville to cross the “Mississippi River” will have to take a round-about route while the bridge is repaired from damages that occurred recently when a barge-mounted crane in the river crashed into the bridge and severely damaged a load-bearing beam. […]
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EDC endorses two propositions on Tuesday’s ballot
The St. Charles Parish Economic Development Council (EDC) has endorsed the parish’s fire protection tax and renewals of the road maintenance trust fund. […]
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Self-discipline, not instant gratification, is the key to true happiness
In the 6th chapter of Matthew Kelly’s book Perfectly Yourself, he makes this statement about people in our world today. “Our culture often prescribes instant gratification as a cure for our deep desire for happiness. […]
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Too many hatreds taking place on earth
In an unspeakable act of hatred against Jews, a terror attack took over a synagogue in Pittsburgh this past week where at least 11 people were killed in an unspeakable act of hate. The Anti-Defamation League has called it likely “the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States.” […]
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What an incredible time to be a sports fan in Louisiana
If you had told many people a few weeks back that the Saints, LSU football and the Pelicans would all be in the position they are today, they’d have probably shot you some funny looks, and perhaps checked your temperature. […]