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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Is it possible to live a life without sin: 9 of 32

Before the fall of man, yes. Before Adam and Eve were escorted out of the Garden of Eden for disobedience to God, there was no sin and one could live sin free. In the year 2008, it is not possible to live sin free. "For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God." If we acknowledge the fact that we have sinned and th...
Computers & Technology > TV Is satellite television really a better deal than cable television: 2 of 6

To say one is better than the other you need to break it down to categories. Each one has its own pros and cons. I know the good, bad and ugly on each since I have been a consumer of both. First, lets tackle the picture quality. I don't care who you talk to or where you live, Satellite is the winner in this category hand dow...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The Internet: 9 of 23

In this day and age it is somewhat of a challenge for seniors to survive our technological era. We need to give them some room to adapt. For Pete's sake they had to share a phone line with other neighbors, turn a crank on their car to get it started, take a bath once a week, and pump their own water. Now we are asking them t...
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Best websites for games: 7 of 16

What would gaming be with out the internet? I suppose we all would still be playing rounds of poker, Uno, and maybe Monopoly around the kitchen table. But snap out of it. We are in a new millennium, an age of bright lights and loud music. This my friend is the on-line gaming era. As a member of two on-line gaming communities...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How crafts projects can help you spend quality time with your children: 5 of 9

As a father of two young children, it becomes a challenge to create new ideas for spending time with my kids. Now, I have learned that it doesn't mean I have to plan a Disney trip to be with them. Creating a craft project has been an excellent bonding experience. When planning a craft project keep in mind, you are creating m...
Business > Nonprofits Fresh ideas for fundraising: 13 of 21

When you have a youth group full of energetic and busy teenagers, fund-raising becomes an art and science all at once. I survived the fund-raising joys and nightmares. Now I would like to share them with you and wish you the best. Hard sales are just that, hard! Beware if you decide to go this route and try to sell mugs, jug...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Laughter: 24 of 36

My Request Hello dear driver, remember me? Yeah, below your nose just above the key. You used to hold me way back when. Up or down I remained your friend. Now time has passed and the dust is thick. Can't you remember how I used to click? Oh the drivers you must have enraged. Not to mention the close calls you've engaged. We ...
Business > Business Issues Wal-Mart's success depends on its return to founding principles: 4 of 6

Look out! The hungry giant is approaching and you are about to get eaten. The world's largest retailer appears to be swallowing up everything in its way. Have we created a monster that now we can't control? I must admit, I have never walked out of Wal-mart with what I intended to go in for. How many times I planned on going ...
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) The church: A place of safety or a target for violence: 2 of 3

It finally happened. An event that I have wondered about for years came true for a small community in Missouri. A gunman came into a place of worship on a Sunday afternoon. Once inside this supposed place of safety and comfort, he opens fire and kills three while wounding many others. It appears to be an act of rage and reve...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Heroes: 31 of 40

A Hero. One who walks out the door, possibly for the last time. When danger approaches this special one, they don't even stop to think about the outcome. This angel of mercy becomes narrowly focused on the job or mission and never entertains the thought of backing down. Does fear come over our heroic one? You bet it does. Bu...