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Words can change one's heart. A new heart can move one to change the world. Hi, my name is Ernie Smartt. Sixty plus years of hanging around people on this earth has carved images into my heart that will one day be planted on the pages of life-changing books.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Why the day after Christmas is a health hazard: 5 of 31
Holiday health hazards often go unnoticed. Everyone is having fun, enjoying the festivities, friends, and family, with little or no focus on safety and health. Then there is the day after Christmas. What a let down this day can be. Stress of cleaning and having to pay the new bills is looming around the corner. Depression be... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Education: How to achieve a productive and moral society: 1 of 6
Guy Doud, and other great teachers have said, "I teach students, not subjects." When teachers come to the point in their teaching career that they realize that it is student development rather than information distribution that will contribute most to producing a productive society, it will transform their career. To go a st... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Labor shortage vs. supply and demand: 1 of 6
IS MANPOWER AVAILABLE? Is there a labor shortage? If we are talking about not enough people who can work, there is no question that there are plenty of healthy capable workers in America to meet the workforce demands. There are people who don't want to work, or who are basically unwilling to work, and it would appear that th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Religious education: Public education versus Sunday school: 1 of 6

For the most part, comparing public school to Sunday school is like comparing apples and oranges. Both are education. There was a time in history when both touched on the same subjects from time to time. That is not the case any longer. Both are applied according to grade level progress. From the infant up the teaching is do... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youth of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow: 8 of 42
Today's Teens To Carry Tomorrow's Torch? Too often we discredit a whole generation because of a few. How can our youth be expected to do that which we don't believe they can do? Is it possible that they really can meet the challenges that await them? We may get a little emotional about this because today's adults will be liv... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism How religion can incite homophobia: 2 of 10
Religion can incite homophobia if the people of that religion have homophobic issues. Such a religion is that of the Westboro Baptist Church. Their God hates fags theme is plastered all over them. They are all about causing strife between straights and homosexuals. That church, and a few small groups of other people, religio... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Issues affecting the educational system in America: 1 of 5
Schools across the country are facing a seemingly endless list of issues that will, in many ways, change how the education system works. Moral and ethical issues are being compromised in such a way that schools often become war zones because standards are being lowered, and staff and students are confused. Political correctn... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Confucius and good government: 1 of 5
RESPECT AND OBEDIENCE, ETHICS AND MORALITY: Can a government be effective if it does not respect the people, or the people hold no respect for the government? Can there be a prodictive government if ethics and morality are tossed into the wind? Confucius had a lot to say about respect and obedience, ethics and morality. He c... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Websites every pet owner should know about: 12 of 59
If you are a pet owner you have all the information that you can need at your fingertips on the Internet. Before I introduce you to some great places to look as you search for advice, products, services, and entertaining ideas that will enhance your friendship with your pet, I want to share a warning or two. First, when you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters Boarding up after a disaster: 2 of 9
There are good reasons for boarding up after a disaster. When an event takes place that has damaged your home and property try to step back, away from the emotions of the moment, and estimate what the damage is and work our a way to prevent it from getting worse. boarding your home as soon as possible give you peace of mind,... More..