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Openings remain in March 3 book discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 4:50am

It's not too late to join the early March book discussion at Common Grounds. Read "Teach with Your Heart," by Erin Gruwell and join community members for a friendly, informal discussion at Common Grounds in Bluffton at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Advance registration is requested. A limited number of discussion copies are available at the Bluffton Public Library.

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Alaska String Band warms up town hall tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 4:45am

Want more info?
www.townhallconcerts.com
www.alaskastringband.net

The Alaska String Band will perform in the first-ever town hall concert series at 7p.m., Monday, Feb. 15. The event is sponsored by the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee. Admission is by donation. Concessions are available.

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1-14-10 Dow Jones snow averages

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2010 - 9:27pm
1-14-10 Dow Jones snow averages

Dow Jones Snow Shadow Theory

A new way to predict the Dow Jones averages unveiled itself this winter. Joining the fundamentalists and the technical theorists is the Snow Shadow theorists. This snow shadow on a Bluffton sidewalk resembles the Dow Jones over a period of time. If only one can figure out where today's closing is on the chart, there may be money to be made.

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A statement of faith

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2010 - 4:34pm
I 4GIVEN

This license plate reflects a Christian religious theme. We spotted it behind Common Grounds.

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Regional news
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André Swartley's game review: Demon's Souls

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2010 - 11:04am

TEH. BEST. GAMES. EVAR.
By Andr'e Swartley

Issue #12
Demon's Souls
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Atlus
Platform: Playstation 3
Rating: M for Mature

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The final steam through Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2010 - 9:39am

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Here's a rare black and white photo of the last-ever steam locomotive to pass through Bluffton. It was in the mid-1980s.

The Lima-built NKP Berkshire locomotive was pulling a steam fan excersion train from Muncie, Ind., to Bellevue. The trackage through Bluffton since has been downgraded by Norfolk Southern. Steam locomotives are too heavy to risk travel on the local rails.

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Historical Bluffton
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