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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Finding spiritual peace in a tough economy: 1 of 51
Today's tumultuous economy, which has left so many people without a job, without a home and essentially without hope, has also robbed countless souls of spiritual peace. This peace that comes from spiritual balance in our lives is fundamental for surviving the economic hardships that befall us.Stress is undoubtedly the first ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 8 of 198
It was the faint caress of an ancient wind,A Whisper between the rowsOf lost loves and forgotten sorrowsEpitaphs to a weary soulYour caress long forgotten from the memory of my fleshBut my soul permitting it to lingerAs fresh as the passing of that ancient windA touch with no earthly measureLinger...linger...my love's caressJ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: How to contest a will or trust: 1 of 16
When contesting a will or trust you are essentially attempting to prove the original document is invalid. There are two primary factors that a probate court will consider when a contest is presented on a will or trust. Lack of capacity, on the part of the testator, and undue influence.Lack of capacity refers to testamentary c... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Lighten up: Foods that fight depression: 2 of 29
Depression is responsible for depriving millions of Americans of happiness and prosperity each year. Whether it be minor mood swings or a complete emotional shut down, the effects of depression are evidence enough that this disease is deadly in its ability to sabotage emotional well-being.Depression is more than just feeling ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: Ode on a Grecian Urn, by John Keats: 1 of 13
Perhaps one of his most debated poems by scholars and poetry critics alike, John Keats "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is an evoking work that captures the passion and lush beauty of the imagery frozen on an inanimate object a Greek urn.He describes the timeless scenes that are portrayed, a passion that is continual and yet the urn it... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 15 of 164
Beyond the uncertainty of ObstaclesLies an Ocean vastDefined by passing OpportunitiesPassing...as with each wave it crestsReaching beyond the setbacks of Life's dismal squallsBeyond the rarest Whisper of Certainty toVision...the Essence of all things PossibleThe ebb tide of our HopesVision...beyond the Uncertainty of every Ob... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What Mardi Gras colors symbolize: 1 of 10
The image of brightly colored beads being tossed from iron-laced balconies and elaborate parade floats has become synonymous with Mardi Gras. The rich colors of purple, green, and gold seem to bath the city of New Orleans in a sense of merry abandonment. But what do these colors symbolize and how did they become associated wi... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Murder: 4 of 39
It was just after dawn and the lights along Bay Street flickered as shrimp boats set out for the day's catch. The sun painted the facades of the old cotton warehouses with crimson light. Emily and I walked hand in hand as far as we could before being spotted; we were silent in our thoughts, the rush of passion remaining. Our ... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice A guide to haunted bed-and-breakfasts in the US: 1 of 9
A trip to Savannah Georgia is not complete without a ghost story or two and chances are you won't have to go very far for a tale of the strange and unusual. In Savannah ghosts are about as plentiful as Spanish moss and magnolia blossoms. If you find yourself intrigued by the paranormal and don't mind things that "go bump in t... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: The importance of obtaining the "black box" after a truck accident: 1 of 9
Trucking accidents are responsible for countless highway fatalities and catastrophic injuries each year, often leading to lengthy and costly litigation. The investigation of these accidents is greatly aided by the use of data stored on the truck's "black box".Similar in concept to the black boxes on aircraft, these devices ar... More..