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For anyone other than an Intuit or someone who has spent time living with them, the idea of staying warm in an igloo probably conjures up images of a generator, space heater, massive down parka and perhaps 8 or 9 blankets. Those images are ... more »
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If there's one thing I can't stand, whether on a date, or with my significant other, or even when sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner with my entire family, it is the God-awful open-mouth chewer. I often catch myself closing my eyes at the table ... more »
By Darlene Zagata 0 comments
The aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds all living creatures including human beings, animals and plants. In fact, some people believe that the aura surrounds all matter including inanimate objects. The aura of one being can affect ... more »
By Telika 0 comments
Many have felt their faith waver through difficult times in life. It's hard to still believe that you can look forward to God's blessings when you feel everything tumbling around you. Here are some tips that have helped me strengthen my faith and ... more »
By MrMaranatha 6 comments
I am a BAPTIST... "Sola Scriptura" Believer. I believe that with good study habits almost anyone is capable of having a great walk with God... and that those same people will end up agreeing with one another in most matters Biblical. ... more »
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There are a lot of things believers can learn from studying the lives of characters in the Bible such as the Old Testament Joseph, Moses, King David, Abraham, Ruth, Esther, Peter and Paul. It isn't that hard to do. It does take time... more »
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Civil rights is a political concept as opposed to human rights that you have just because you're human. The nation you live in extends civil rights to you. Rights such as freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial are givens in developed ... more »
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There are many topics a Bible exam can cover. Fortunately, the Bible is one of the most documented and analyzed works of literature in the world. With the proper tools and resources, you can prepare to answer any question about the Bible you ... more »
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Jamaican writers are a creative and versatile bunch. Their writing style encompasses everything from poetry to novels to screenplays and every sort of literary venture in between. Studying Jamaican writers is a satisfying experience as it opens ... more »
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Metaphysics is the study of the nature and being of reality and its origin and structure. In other words, why are you here? There are several programs for the study of metaphysics, some traditional, others not. If this area of philosophy ... more »
By kqmsradioman 3 comments
'Study', is using resources to produce figurative as well as literal results. We need the tools to do the job, just as a builder needs tools to build the house... more »
By Kathy Bruins 3 comments
The Bible is the most read book in the country. There are parts of it that are difficult to understand. It may not be the case of a simple definition of a word, but it could have something to do with the culture, time, and how it was applied. ... more »
By jamesbankston 0 comments
Papal infallibility is the most controversial and least-understood of all Catholic doctrines... more »
By Donna Piko-Jones 4 comments
When we experience the death of a loved one, all of our friends rally around us for the few days of the viewing and the funeral. Unfortunately, after those short days we are left with no one. Our friends abandon us because they don't know what ... more »
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Many Catholics find themselves doubting, unsure, or intimidated when confronted by those of other faiths. This article is designed to assist and arm you for just such a situation. If you follow the steps below you will gain a deeper faith, ... more »
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Animal rescue groups save the lives of thousands of domestic animals every year, but the work isn't easy. Almost all groups function on a donation basis and need help to continue to save homeless animals. Even if you can't take in a needy dog or ... more »
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Leukemia includes four types of cancers of the blood. The two most common types in adults are acute myelogenous leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Each type has a different treatment protocol and a different prognosis. Leukemia affects ... more »
By AprilEClark 1 comments
In the last two years, Operation Vacation has brought smiles to nearly 30 military families visiting Glenwood Springs, Colorado from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. The program offers military personnel who have served overseas the chance to ... more »
By AngelHeart 7 comments
As our men and women in uniform are deployed all over the world, let us not forget our freedom, for it is because of them, past, present, and future that we can live free. What better way to express our FREEDOM than to reach out to the ones that ... more »
By Gump87 1 comments
This is an article on how you too can SUPPORT Ron Paul... more »
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Trade unions exist to further the rights of their members against unfair labor practices and to secure a living wage. Traditionally, trade unions negotiate only rights and benefits for their workers but union organizers can also tackle social ... more »
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Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, there are many bipartisan opportunities to support the war on terrorism through the contribution of money, goods or your time as a volunteer. By educating yourself about terrorism efforts and aiding U.S. ... more »
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My cousin Jim has just been sent out for training to go overseas to Iraq. I figure by August he will be on his way and that means everyone has enough time to save up and stand behind him. Here are some excellent suggestions that can be applied ... more »
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Torture has been somewhat popularized in movies and television. You might wonder about what you would be able to handle in the same situation. There is no surefire way to survive being tortured. People who will torture others typically do not ... more »
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Dating a soldier is not the easiest thing in the world. In order to be able to survive dating a soldier, one must first clearly understand the soldier as a person and also understand the career as a soldier. Each and every soldier is different, ... more »