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Alton Knights Deliver 'Coats for Kids'

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ALTON - Every year the Alton Knights of Columbus contribute coats to Catholic Charities for distribution to kids in need throughout the winter season. This is part of a national ‘Coats for Kids’ program administered by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. Once again, this year the Alton Knights delivered fifteen cases (15 dozen) of new winter coats to Alton Catholic Charities. Pictured with sample coats from the left is Knights of Columbus Community Director Mark Droste, Alton Council Financial Secretary Joel Buesteton, Catholic Charities Office Manager Maria Oelzen, and Alton Council Grand Knight Larry Kulp. Since the ‘Coats for Kids’ launched by the Supreme Council in 2009, Knights have distributed more than one million coats in 49 U.S. states and all 10 Canadian provinces. Since 2017 Knights of Columbus councils have distributed over 100,000 coats annually and currently distribute around 200,000 coats every year.

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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

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This week, both top spots on the insightful side were taken by similar comments from That One Guy. In first place, it’s a comment about the subject of free speech in the Vice Presidential debate: Broken finger vs Severed arm I mean, neither came out looking great with regards to the first amendment but whereas […]
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This Weekend in History on October 5 and 6: Eiffel Tower Officially Opened to the Public

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October 5th and 6th have marked numerous significant moments in history. One of the most notable events on October 5th occurred in 1962, when the iconic James Bond film, "Dr. No," premiered in London. This marked the beginning of a cinematic phenomenon that would captivate audiences for decades. The film introduced Sean Connery as the suave British secret agent, 007, who would go on to become an enduring symbol of espionage and adventure. The success of "Dr. No" not only solidified Bond's place in film history but also heralded the start of a franchise that has produced numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations, influencing the action genre and popular culture as a whole. Fast forward to October 5, 1980, and we find ourselves in the midst of the Iranian Revolution. On this day, the Iranian government declared the Islamic Republic, a significant shift in the country’s governance that would have lasting implications for its citizens and the geopolitical landscape of the

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