Month: February 2003

Associated Press

All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

February 21, 2003, Friday, BC cycle All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS Jr., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Sports News LENGTH: 635 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A struggling stock market has caused some owners to cut back on spending, a top baseball official said Friday. Sandy Alderson, executive vice president for baseball operations in the commissioner’s office, cited “lousy investments” by Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks … Continue reading All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

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Washington Post

‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. February 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 866 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. For Sally Hanneman, church giving has gone high-tech. The 47-year-old physical therapist used to scramble to write a check as … Continue reading ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

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Associated Press

Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative

February 10, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 836 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Even before President Bush arrived Monday at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, it seemed obvious what kind of reception he would receive. Bush friend Michael W. Smith – the reigning top artist in contemporary Christian music – warmed up the crowd … Continue reading Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative

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