Annual 100-hour nonstop public Bible reading planned in Louisiana
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (CNS) — An annual 100-hour, nonstop public Bible reading takes place in St. Martinville in the Diocese of Lafayette Jan. 19-23. The holy Bible will be read publicly from cover to cover without pause in the square of the diocese’s oldest church parish, St. Martin de Tours. The parish was erected in 1765
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British Parliament Votes in Favor of All-Elected House of Lords (2007)March 7, 2026
In the UK, Parliament consists, technically, of the monarch, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords. The great power of the House of Commons lies, historically, in its control of government finances. However, the powers of the House of Lords have been negligible since 1911, when an act stripped the House of Lords of its veto power on money bills and on other bills under some circumstances. The vote in 2007 for an all-elected House of Lords came after several votes on what other options?
In the UK, Parliament consists, technically, of the monarch, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords. The great power of the House of Commons lies, historically, in its control of government finances. However, the powers of the House of Lords have been negligible since 1911, when an act stripped the House of Lords of its veto power on money bills and on other bills under some circumstances. The vote in 2007 for an all-elected House of Lords came after several votes on what other options?Today’s Birthday
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Anna Magnani (1908)March 7, 2026
An illegitimate child abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents in a Roman slum, Magnani overcame incredible odds to become an internationally acclaimed, Academy Award-winning actress. She began her performing career singing bawdy street songs in the nightclubs of Rome, but before long she was starring on the stage and screen, earning recognition for her dynamic and forceful portrayals of earthy, lower-class women. A believer in the supernatural, Magnani claimed to have what power?
An illegitimate child abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents in a Roman slum, Magnani overcame incredible odds to become an internationally acclaimed, Academy Award-winning actress. She began her performing career singing bawdy street songs in the nightclubs of Rome, but before long she was starring on the stage and screen, earning recognition for her dynamic and forceful portrayals of earthy, lower-class women. A believer in the supernatural, Magnani claimed to have what power?Today’s Holiday
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Bike WeekMarch 7, 2026
Bike Week is the largest motorcycle meet in the world, held for 10 days in Daytona Beach, Florida. The highlight of the week is the Daytona 200 race, which attracts competitors from all over the world. Other races include a three-hour U.S. Endurance Championship race and vintage motorcycle races on Classics Day. These events take place in the Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium and on the Daytona International Speedway. Another popular feature of the week is a parade of over 5,000 motorcycles, and concerts and trade shows are held throughout the week.
Bike Week is the largest motorcycle meet in the world, held for 10 days in Daytona Beach, Florida. The highlight of the week is the Article of the Day
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MonteverdeMarch 7, 2026
Monteverde is a small town in Costa Rica founded by American Quakers whose religious pacifism during the build-up to the Korean war led them to immigrate to this country without an army. One of Costa Rica's most popular tourist destinations, the area of Monteverde, Spanish for "green mountain," boasts lush rain and cloud forests filled with some 250 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles; 500 species of birds; and 3,000 species of plants. How much rainfall does Monteverde get annually?
Monteverde is a small town in Costa Rica founded by American Quakers whose religious pacifism during the build-up to the Korean war led them to immigrate to this country without an army. One of Costa Rica's most popular tourist destinations, the area of Monteverde, Spanish for "green mountain," boasts lush rain and cloud forests filled with some 250 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles; 500 species of birds; and 3,000 species of plants. How much rainfall does Monteverde get annually?