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According to the Bible, the Land of Israel (Hebrew transliteration: Eretz Yisrael) was promised to the descendants of Hebrew patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by God, making it the Promised land. The concept is frequently used symbolically by Christians, especially in hymnody as a reference to Heaven, or to a new land, such as North America colonized by the Pilgrims.
- Promised Land (song) is a song by Chuck Berry.
- Promised Land (1976 book) is a 1976 book by Robert B. Parker
- Promised Land (1987 movie) is a 1987 movie starring Kiefer Sutherland and Meg Ryan
- Promised Land (1996 TV series) is a 1996-1999 television series starring Gerald McRaney
- Promised Land (2002 movie) is a 2002 movie based on a novel written by Karel Schoeman
- Promised Land (album) is a 1994 album by the Prog. Metal band Queensrÿche
- Promised Land (album-Dispatched) is the third and final MCD released by Swedish Death metal band Dispatched
- Promised Land is a song by L'Arc-en-Ciel
- ''List of Final Fantasy VII Locations: The Promised Land is a location in the fantasy game, Final Fantasy VII.
- Promised Land is a song sung by Joe Smooth on the album Back To Love
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Locals battle nerves, seek help with stress, financial strategies
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:19:00 -0400
As panic swept U.S. and world financial markets Friday, many Grand Strand residents were gripped by uncertainty about what the downturn will mean for their budgets.The top economists and the average consumer alike are trying to figure out what to do to weather the crisis and what will happen next in light of the declines across the globe.Some are worried about losing their jobs. Others are afraid their retirement accounts or savings for their kids' college costs will be wiped out. Some are so stressed, they are seeking guidance not only from financial advisers, but general counselors.
Mayoral election redo pits same pair
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:15:00 -0400
The state Supreme Court removed a major obstacle to progress on Atlantic Beach's stalled Town Council on Friday when it ruled that the town must hold a new election for mayor, but it restricted the race to the same two candidates who ran in November's contested election."I'm just glad they're doing something to move things along," Councilman Donnell Thompson said of the ruling.In its decision, the court chose a path few expected. Many Atlantic Beach residents and observers were waiting for a completely new election open to all new candidates, or for Town Councilwoman Retha Pierce's 71-70 victory to be upheld over Mayor Irene Armstrong, who is suspended because of criminal charges.
Hewett to enter plea Monday on embezzlement, obstruction
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:13:00 -0400
One week after being sentenced to 16 months in prison on a federal obstruction-of-justice charge, former Brunswick County sheriff Ronald Hewett will enter his plea on state charges of embezzlement by a public official and obstructing justice.It was unclear Friday what that plea will be when he appears in the Brunswick County Courthouse at 10 a.m. on Monday.District Attorney Rex Gore declined to comment Friday, citing N.C. law. A call to Hewett's home was not returned. Roy Trest, Hewett's attorney for the state charges, could not be reached for comment Friday.
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Locals battle nerves, seek help with stress, financial strategies
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:19:00 -0400
As panic swept U.S. and world financial markets Friday, many Grand Strand residents were gripped by uncertainty about what the downturn will mean for their budgets.The top economists and the average consumer alike are trying to figure out what to do to weather the crisis and what will happen next in light of the declines across the globe.Some are worried about losing their jobs. Others are afraid their retirement accounts or savings for their kids' college costs will be wiped out. Some are so stressed, they are seeking guidance not only from financial advisers, but general counselors.
Mayoral election redo pits same pair
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:15:00 -0400
The state Supreme Court removed a major obstacle to progress on Atlantic Beach's stalled Town Council on Friday when it ruled that the town must hold a new election for mayor, but it restricted the race to the same two candidates who ran in November's contested election."I'm just glad they're doing something to move things along," Councilman Donnell Thompson said of the ruling.In its decision, the court chose a path few expected. Many Atlantic Beach residents and observers were waiting for a completely new election open to all new candidates, or for Town Councilwoman Retha Pierce's 71-70 victory to be upheld over Mayor Irene Armstrong, who is suspended because of criminal charges.
Hewett to enter plea Monday on embezzlement, obstruction
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:13:00 -0400
One week after being sentenced to 16 months in prison on a federal obstruction-of-justice charge, former Brunswick County sheriff Ronald Hewett will enter his plea on state charges of embezzlement by a public official and obstructing justice.It was unclear Friday what that plea will be when he appears in the Brunswick County Courthouse at 10 a.m. on Monday.District Attorney Rex Gore declined to comment Friday, citing N.C. law. A call to Hewett's home was not returned. Roy Trest, Hewett's attorney for the state charges, could not be reached for comment Friday.
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