Providing news and information while helping aspiring writers and journalists, http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=newsblaze http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=newsblaze 118 67 http://thesop.org/images/thesop_118x67.jpg Mon, 4 Jul 2011 04:58:00 GMT When Matt Stevens, an eight season NFL standout, suffered a major spinal cord injury in a 2007 motorcycle accident, it seemed he would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. http://thesop.org/story/20110703/matt-stevens-nfl-paraplegic-becomes-bionic-man-walks-again.html http://thesop.org/story/20110703/matt-stevens-nfl-paraplegic-becomes-bionic-man-walks-again.html editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:53:00 GMT The Internet is an amazing phenomenon that brings people together in unexpected ways. http://thesop.org/story/20110125/saying-farewell-to-writer-and-friend-chic-holiis.html http://thesop.org/story/20110125/saying-farewell-to-writer-and-friend-chic-holiis.html editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:20:00 GMT The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO) today said Eight refugees from the Red Sea Afar area of Eritrea, who fled to Yemen across the Red Sea for safety last week, have been apprehended by Yemeni Authorities in Hudayda, Yemen. http://thesop.org/story/world/2010/09/11/refugees-may-be-handed-back-to-eritrean-government-what-does-this-mean.php http://thesop.org/story/world/2010/09/11/refugees-may-be-handed-back-to-eritrean-government-what-does-this-mean.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT Most people would be happy to stay as far away from Afghanistan as possible. Especially when we're talking about areas outside Kabul. http://thesop.org/story/military/2010/03/24/talking-with-heroes-talk-show-host-bob-calvert-heads-to-afghanistan.php http://thesop.org/story/military/2010/03/24/talking-with-heroes-talk-show-host-bob-calvert-heads-to-afghanistan.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT I had a very strange email message a few days ago, from "the public health insurance option." I've never had an option write to me before! http://thesop.org/story/opinion/2009/09/27/public-option-plus-health-insurance-what.php http://thesop.org/story/opinion/2009/09/27/public-option-plus-health-insurance-what.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sun, 3 May 2009 20:21:00 GMT Now the latest news from our health organizations is that the Swine Flu is less dangerous than the common flu. http://thesop.org/story/crazyworld/2009/05/03/i-survived-swine-flu-t-shirt-get-one-today.php http://thesop.org/story/crazyworld/2009/05/03/i-survived-swine-flu-t-shirt-get-one-today.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:07:00 GMT Secretary Chertoff says port security is not an issue of the identity of a particular terminal operator. http://thesop.org/story/usa/2009/03/29/secure-identity-protecting-us-ports.php http://thesop.org/story/usa/2009/03/29/secure-identity-protecting-us-ports.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:54:00 GMT Those initial reports also stated the injuries were stab wounds, but unsubstantiated reports at the time said at least one inmate was shot. http://thesop.org/story/law/2007/08/13/ignorant-decision-caused-prision-riot.php http://thesop.org/story/law/2007/08/13/ignorant-decision-caused-prision-riot.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:24:00 GMT It was Thursday, July 19th, the sun shining, a light breeze, perfect weather for Folsom's seventh Thursday Night Market. http://thesop.org/story/entertainment/2007/07/20/folsoms-seventh-thursday-night-market-extravaganza.php http://thesop.org/story/entertainment/2007/07/20/folsoms-seventh-thursday-night-market-extravaganza.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:56:00 GMT Federal Judges Thelton Henderson and Lawrence Karlton held an important hearing on June 27 that will impact the lives of every prisoner, parolee in California and their families. http://thesop.org/story/law/2007/06/28/prison-system-madness.php http://thesop.org/story/law/2007/06/28/prison-system-madness.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Thu, 3 May 2007 15:42:00 GMT A central Arbor with two white Banksia roses arches over the path and steps, with a small lush green lawn on either side, each with its own crepe myrtle sapling. http://thesop.org/story/travel/2007/05/03/attendance-growing-like-wild-at-folsom-garden-show.php http://thesop.org/story/travel/2007/05/03/attendance-growing-like-wild-at-folsom-garden-show.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:10:00 GMT Block is passionate about helping Corporate America become more entrepreneurial so that his client companies can increase their market capitalization. http://thesop.org/story/business/2007/04/12/joel-block-americas-business-growth-guru-helps-clients-leave-their-competitors-behind.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2007/04/12/joel-block-americas-business-growth-guru-helps-clients-leave-their-competitors-behind.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:55:00 GMT You might think that once a guy is dead, that's the end of everything, but that's not so in this case. http://thesop.org/story/press_releases/2007/04/01/stereovision-entertainment-stock-drops-dead.php http://thesop.org/story/press_releases/2007/04/01/stereovision-entertainment-stock-drops-dead.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:36:00 GMT Josh Groban walked the crowd from the back of the second floor of the Sacramento Kings stadium to the stage and the near-capacity crowd loved it. http://thesop.org/story/music/2007/03/31/josh-groban-in-concert-to-honor-walter-reed-hospital-soldiers.php http://thesop.org/story/music/2007/03/31/josh-groban-in-concert-to-honor-walter-reed-hospital-soldiers.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray) Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:33:00 GMT The Washington Times today carries a great story of unselfish giving. For four years, Susan Warren has been collecting contributions, large and small, spending her free time buying daily necessities. http://thesop.org/story/military/2007/03/10/unselfish-giving-to-the-troops.php http://thesop.org/story/military/2007/03/10/unselfish-giving-to-the-troops.php editor@newsblaze.com (Alan Gray)