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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is there laughter in heaven: 1 of 22
God has a sense of humor. Indeed, as he created humanity, it would be strange if He did not, for we are created in His image. I think, therefore, it is reasonable to assume there is laughter in heaven.My father is a minister. When I was growing up, he would sometimes say the funniest things without the slightest idea he had, ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) The female as a sexual object in male-oriented cinema: 2 of 19
From the dawn of motion picture, females have been portrayed as the sex objects of men, however politely it was done. Movie writers are aware of their limitations; in two hours they must establish characters, plot, conflict, and resolution, without being schizophrenic. The easiest way to achieve this was to stereotype the cha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NFL 2007-08: Mid-season report: 2 of 14
It's hard to believe the NFL season is a little over halfway over. And what a season it has been! At the beginning of the season, no one would have picked the the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys to be 10-1, and the Falcons, Rams, and Dolphins to be hovering at the bottom of the standings. Then there is the Patriots.I... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Assessing renewed interest in horror movies: 4 of 20
Human beings are strange creatures. In our everyday lives, we crave stability, structure, and a sense of normalcy. It is the glue that holds us together.But we do have a need to make sure we fit those criteria. We need to feel that adrenaline rush that happens when our structure and stability is ripped out from under us. It h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore The lifestyle choice of being a vampire: 5 of 23
When deciding to join the undead, one has many options to consider, some more pressing than others. For instance, is one attached to sunsets? Does one feel the need for a fashion statement when entering a room? Are wolves, bats, and other disgusting creatures abhorrent to one's sensibilities? These are all necessary reflectio... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 3:10 to Yuma: 4 of 18
I do not particularly care for the 'Western' genre. It is stilted and can become boring very quickly. However, I was intrigued by the trailers for '3:10 to Yuma', and knew with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale headlining it, it was probably worth going to see. I was not disappointed.Christian Bale is Dan Evans, a down-on-his-... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) More stress than sincerity: Should we reconsider the way we celebrate holidays: 9 of 38
Should we reconsider the way we celebrate the holidays? This is a provocative question, since many of us feel we do a credible job celebrating the holidays. In reality, I think most of us are too stressed, and therefore, need to look at why we are doing what we are doing. The holidays are vaunted as a time of family and givin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Language Learning Tips Learning a language through vocabulary in context: 2 of 8
How did you learn language? It's something we all do without trying; our brains are wired to try to make sense of the world around us and to communicate with those we meet. It's such a complex proposition, some will never fully master it, for whatever reason.We all spent years in classes attempting to teach us the structure a... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Popular movie themes: Stories about outcasts turned heroes: 9 of 35
I loved Return of the Jedi growing up. I loved watching Luke Skywalker, the little orphan from a backwater planet beat the two evil and extremely powerful rulers of the Galactic Empire. He was a little nobody who hit it big; the least likely person to make the big time, and yet there he was, kicking the Emperor's butt.Just ab... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Relaxation: Releasing stress: 11 of 32
Stress is a real killer. It saps pleasure from life, creates anxiety, and weakens our immune system. Each day, stress ages us, and creates havoc in our lives. After years of valuing workaholism, our society is finally opening its eyes to the effects of such a lifestyle, and relaxation, in various forms, is finally taking its ... More..