Health & Fitness > Alcoholism What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) really like?

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12 steps turns 70 (June 2005)Who is the real alcoholic? Can it be a man who drinks just moderately or only socially. What about the businessman who still manages to get up and go to work every day?Many are talented, ambitious people. Many are loving, considerate and law-abiding. They may be the finest people in the world, yet... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The existence of Santa Claus

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Santa Claus really does have a pretty good gig.He's credited with being all-knowing, all-seeing and immensely generous, without actually having to do any of the things people claim he does. Truly, Santa would be nothing without the parents who support his cause.When it comes to Santa Claus, many adults are as stubborn as kids... More..

Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Commentary: Pit Bulls and the culture of violence

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A lover or a fighter? Probably no dog is more misunderstood than the pit bull, and no one understands that more than the many pet rescuers and animal rights' activists who attempt to defend the breed.Dog trainer and rescuer Diana Ross, who owns D&D Concepts, said bully breeds which include a variety of bulldogs and pit bull t... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Group worship

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A wave of spiritual renewal is beginning to grow among many American church congregations, and it's not happening in revival services, or in big stadiums or mega-church worship centers.It's happening in living rooms among small groups of 8 to 12 people, where the focus is on experiencing Biblical community and spiritual trans... More..

Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Great strength-training exercises for seniors

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After 45 minutes of exercising with her trainer, Sunshine Spivey understandably is a bit worn out. It was a fullbody workout that got her heart rate up and targeted every major muscle group. At nearly 92 years old, Spivey said that was an easy day. She has been training in her home with Kathy Andrews, a trainer with the Fami... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights What makes your life alive?

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There's nothing more consistent about life (well, aside from death) than change. Living beings constantly are changing, and at times, that changes is progression; at others, it's deterioration and declining, but never do we stop changing.I believe that for a life to be called "alive," at least, based on what I've experienced ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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It's a parent's worst nightmare Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.As the name implies, SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of seemingly healthy babies younger than 1 year old. Despite years of research and numerous studies into the phenomenon, SIDS remains unpredictable and unpreventable.In recent months, incidents of infant ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is best

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There is nothing as integral to an infant's growth and development as its mother's milk.In support of breastfeeding, the United States Department of Agriculture declared Aug. 1 to 7 as World Breastfeeding Week, encouraging all expectant mothers to make the best choice for their babies.Patricia Fifer, a nurse and breast-feedin... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The Christian Orthodox Church in the United States

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Original ChurchThat adherence to Biblical teaching in the New Testament not only is distinct of individual Orthodox believers, but it is the foundation of the entire Orthodox church and its claim to be the "original New Testament church." The Bible speaks of one undivided church, consisting of all Christians, regardless of wh... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Tips for achieving contentment

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Contentment comes being righteous - not "self righteous" not even "good" or "moral," but rigteous - or right with God.God doesn't expect man to be able to be good, but he has given him the ability to be in right relationship with him, and that's what it means to be righteous. When man comes to a point that he's willing to sub... More..

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