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Sports & Recreation > Hockey Hockey: 2007 Stanley Cup Predictions: 2 of 24
With the NHL season winding down the attention of hockey fans has now turned to the post season's quest for the cup. And this past weekend's match up between the Predators and the Sabres may very well have given us a taste of things to come.Both clubs sit atop of their respective conferences and figure to go deep into the pla... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Assessing the traditions of Easter: 2 of 11
Today is Good Friday. It is the day where we Christians remember Christ's death on the cross and what it represents to us as both a political execution and an atoning sacrifice. It is a day where we express great thankfulness in solemn remembrance of the price Jesus was willing to pay for each and every one of us.It is a day ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Fantasy baseball players who should be upgraded in 2007 drafts: 1 of 3
Every year, after your fantasy draft, people immediately begin to look for that "sleeper" pick who you might be able to get cheap in a trade or may even still be available as a free agent. Here are a few potential players to look for on the scrap heap as the season is now underway.Scott Posednik (CWS-OF) - While he may have h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Guiding your child toward religion: 13 of 28
Those darn racist Bible songs!If you've ever spent even a nanosecond in Sunday school you can probably still recite the lyrics to many of the songs you learned as a child. You've heard them all so many times they're forever etched into your permanent memory.Let's test this theory, shall we? Let's have a sing-along!The B-I-B-L... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: Oprah Magazine's nude photos and pornography: 1 of 1
In a recent issue of "O: The Oprah Magazine an article was printed praising on ongoing art exhibit that displays photographs of nude women. Many of the women featured in this exhibit are victims of personal trauma such as sexual abuse, eating disorders, breast cancer and the like. It features women of all ages, race and body ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace The demand for consumer electronics supports violence in third world countries: 1 of 1
If you own a PlayStation 2 you may have inadvertently helped spark a war in Africa.As it turns out, the PS2 is made in part by an unrefined metallic ore called coltan, which when processed is reduced to a powder called tantalum. Tantalum can be found in a wide variety of electronic devices such as cell phones, laptop computer... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Evangelicals add their voice to prevent torture: 1 of 1
Just two weeks after James Dobson, Tony Perkins and others in the far-right camp of the evangelical community issued a letter to the National Association of Evangelicals calling for the resignation of Rich Cizik (VP for Governmental Affairs for the NAE) over Cizik's position on Global Warming (acknowledging that it exists), t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Book reviews: To Own a Dragon, by Donald Miller: 1 of 1
I just finished "To Own a Dragon" - the latest title by the increasingly popular Christian hipster author Donald Miller. The book is a collection of thoughts on Miller's experiences growing up without a father. It is co-written/inspired by his mentor John MacMurray.I wasn't sure what to expect to gain from reading this book. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball NCAA tournament: Is the #64 vs #65 game really necessary?: 10 of 17
Florida A&MA: NIT Champs!The Florida A&M Rattlers should be hanging their heads in shame after their crushing 77-69 loss to the Niagara Purple Eagles in the NCAA "play in" game on Tuesday night. After all, being invited to "the dance" would have been a dream ending to their 2006-2007 season. So losing the game to determine th... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Why we love chocolate: 11 of 16
I have an unhealthy obsession with Cadbury Eggs. I know that the vast majority of the Easter candy eating public things they're nasty, but I love 'em! Every Easter I look forward to making them a staple of my daily diet. Then I inevitably get sick of them, realize how gross they really are, and forget about them until the nex... More..