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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for teen girls aged 13-15: 1 of 11
Every year I make a concerted effort to find cool, hip and lovable things for my niece. This year is no exception and between her "must-haves" and my own imagination, I have found several items that could make you "supercool" too.Every few years I buy a super soft, super comfortable robe. This is always a huge hit and is ofte... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Genetic engineering of food: 1 of 8
Many people have mixed feelings regarding genetically modified (GM) foods. In 2003, the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology found that 55% of Americans thought of GM food as "bad". In 2005, they found that Americans' knowledge of GM foods was generally low however the majority did not want the technology banned. Currentl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas gift ideas that stay true to the origin of Christmas: 3 of 19
What exactly is meant by the "true origin of Christmas"? For Christians, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is also a time to think about his life and the message he tried to deliver. To truly give a gift that remains true to these things, one must know what happened at the birth and what tenants Jesus th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Valentine mystery: 12 of 63
Dream a Little DreamSuspects:SamanthaJulesMavisJoshAmy laughed as Sean pulled out one of the largest Valentine's Day cards she had ever seen. "Amy Morgan, will you be my valentine?" Amy smiled and threw her arms around his neck. "Yes!"Amy jerked awake. She could not believe her own brain would revolt against her and think abo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for booking a pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem as a gift: 1 of 3
The season of the Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land typically starts after the Feast of Tabernacles. People travel from all over the world to complete their pilgrimage from this date until the beginning of the New Year. Christians have been doing this since the 4th century.A pilgrimage is defined as a journey to a sacred ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) The current and future benefits of nanotechnology: 4 of 9
Nanotechnology is everywhere and is purported to be the next breakthrough for science when fully harnessed. One of the more interesting uses for nanotechnology has been found its combination with diamonds. A relatively new technique allows nanodiamonds to bond with the DNA or protein in a human cell. Of course, these diamonds... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for buying Christian jewelry as a gift: 4 of 8
Jewelry items for Christians abound. Jewelry of this nature can be given to children, mothers, wives and men. Almost any woman, young or old, will appreciate a piece of jewelry to wear when she gets dressed up. The fact that it expresses a Christian sentiment will make it all the more precious and beloved. If you are looking ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Genetically modified organisms will benefit the world's poorest people: 1 of 2
Many people harbor negative feelings regarding genetically modified (GM) foods. Much of this can be credited to disinformation circulating through the public consciousness, although some apprehension has its root in valid concerns of the technology. One current debate revolves around if GM foods will help or harm farmers and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Book reviews: Jesus of Nazareth, by Paula Fredriksen: 1 of 2
"Jesus of Nazareth" was published in 1999. This book asserts various things and comes to many new conclusions regarding Jesus, his followers, the time he lived in and the reason he was crucified. In the review from "Publisher's Weekly", they state "There is much new here, something that seems unusual for territory so heavily ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations DVD reviews: From Jesus to Christ - The First Christians: 1 of 1
"From Jesus to Christ The First Christians" was produced as a PBS documentary and released in August of 2004. At 4 hours in length this DVD gives a general overview of the establishment of the Church and the evolution of the perception of Jesus. A warning, however, this documentary throws out many of the currently accepted so... More..