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Jay Moody was born to a large, Creek Indian and Scots-Irish family from Pensacola, Florida. A versatile artist, Jay is a singer/songwriter who peforms under the moniker of Lojah as well as an academic. Growing up in a military family, Jay was brought up on

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Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality For your enlightenment: 1 of 23
"In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep Then God said, "Let there be light;" and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he calle... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God God's real name: 1 of 20
Naming G-d can be one of the most challenging ideas presented to the religious mind. The Spirit from which all things emanate, the creator of everything is truly the unfathomable force throughout the universe. It is beyond gender and similar terrestrial attributes, but everything that is male and female exists within It. This... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 24 of 212
One of the biggest concerns in the current realm of Homeland Security is terrorism. In recent years arguments surrounding this issue have fueled many a politicians or talking head's rhetoric. Billions of dollars have been pumped into security programs and the "Patriot Act" has been signed hoping to strengthen our national sec... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Ron Paul - A viable candidate for American President in November 2008: 2 of 12
In the race for the 2008 White House the American voter is quite inundated with information regarding the likes of big-money, big-name candidates such as Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton. While main steam media tries their best to mold the American perception to believe that the 2008 Presidential race is merely a contest bet... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to build a camp fire: 1 of 5
On the surface, building a campfire may seem simple enough, but many would-be woodsmen fail miserably at just such a task. One of the biggest problems people encounter while attempting to build a campfire is the impatience of the fire-builder, not the materials at hand. Impatience coupled with little practical understanding o... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Shadowyze: 1 of 1
Shadowyze is not the typical Grammy-nominated hip-hop celebrity. Though his dress may be in the current urban fashion his attitudes certainly are not. Upon first meeting him, many hip-hop officiandos take immediate note of his lack of gold. In fact he has been accosted for not sporting more bling in his game or his grill.' "S... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 54 of 92
In 1990 I started driving. I was never a rich kid and I couldn't always afford to go out and do any number of the things my friends could afford to do. I didn't always have the newest shoes or the most fashionable school clothes. But when I started driving gas cost only a little over a dollar a gallon and just a few dollars c... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The meanings behind the symbols on a dollar bill: 3 of 4
The imagery on the back of the United State One Dollar Bill is intriguing to say the least. When a person takes the time to really analyze the symbolism in the Great Seal found thereon he is often filled with curiosity. Unfortunately this curiosity often leads to much uninformed or misinformed speculation. One of those foolis... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Cloverfield: 39 of 45
Made me feel like VomitingCloverfield promised much but delivered a feeling of illness. First of all I wonder if anyone on the production staff even watched the movie in its entirety after they edited it. It made me feel like vomiting. I'm not saying that to be mean, but it honestly made me feel nauseous. Cloverfield could ha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books about trees: 11 of 11
A remarkable and engaging children's book can often be difficult to find. Parents looking for a book with a great story and a strong moral would do well to get their child a copy of "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. This short book has had a profound impact on many children since it was published in 1964. It deals with t... More..