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On Elon Musk And Free Speech

3 years 3 months ago
Let’s start this off by noting that I actually think that Elon Musk sometimes receives both too much criticism from some circles and too much praise from others. I think he deserves tremendous praise for taking visions that, at the time, seemed nearly impossible, and then making them real. From electric vehicles with Tesla, to […]
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Donut Express Expands Menu With New Location

3 years 3 months ago
BETHALTO - Donut Express, a donut and coffee shop in Bethalto, has greatly expanded its menu since moving into its newest location at 204 W Bethalto Drive. Owner Rocky Patel said after 12 years at 113 W Bethalto Drive - and after COVID-19 brought new challenges for local businesses - Donut Express was looking for something different. “The reason for moving was just a better location. We were kind of tucked away, a lot of people didn’t realize we were even there,” Patel said. “Just looking for a change - after COVID, it really affected our business a lot and we moved to a better location.” Not only does the new location make the business easier to spot, but Patel said it’s also allowed Donut Express to offer a lot more than just donuts. “At the old location, all we had was basically donuts and coffee and some soda,” Patel said. “When we relocated, we were able to actually expand our menu to include a lot of hot foods, such

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Encounters with the Holy - A Choral Cantata

3 years 3 months ago
ALTON - The Greater Alton area is invited to join for a combined church Choral Cantata on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Alton and Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Main St UMC. The choirs of Mainstreet UMC and First Presbyterian Church of Alton are preparing to present Encounters with the Holy . "Embark on a creative musical journey of remembering and imagining holy encounters in our lives as we learn to walk humbly with God, love kindness, and do justice." The program will feature the combined choirs of First Presbyterian Church and Mainstreet United Methodist Church, dramatic readings, and a chamber orchestra. There will be two opportunities to attend: Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 *2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Alton (Corner of 4th and Alby Streets in Alton, IL) A reception will follow. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Alton Crisis Food Center. Sunday, Apr 10, 2022 *11:00 a.m. at Main Street United Methodist

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