Theravada, which means 'the way of the elders,' is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents are consider to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their teachings come directly from the historical Buddha.

Amazing grace by Hard as Nails ministry in Granville, Ohio

GRANVILLE, OHIO — Whit's frozen custard shop was invaded by joyful young people one recent Sunday night. After pizza, 20-somethings on a weekend religious retreat were hard to miss amid the locals walking their dogs or enjoying a cone. Many of the young people were telling passersby: 'You're amazing!' and receiving double takes, strange looks and smiles in return.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the National Defense Act, expanding the size and scope of the U.S.

Pregame is over for Trump vs. DeSantis

There’s been a huge amount of commentary on former President Donald Trump’s big lead over Gov. Ron DeSantis in national polls. In the current RealClearPolitics average of polls, Trump has a 30.8-point lead — 53.2% to De-Santis’ 22.4%. That lead, while enormous, has been shrinking in the last week; on May 20, it was 36.9 points. Now, it’s six points smaller. That is something to watch in the days ahead.

High-function alcoholic questions quitting drinking

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am probably what is called a high-functioning alcoholic. I drink a lot — both with others and on my own. I do my job well, and I handle my business. Sometimes I am groggy during the day if I drank too much the night before, but mostly I manage just fine.

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