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Mar 25, 2005

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Education & Career

SuiteU Course Review: Grant Research and Writing

Whether you're a student of Welsh looking for scholarship money or a Welsh organization seeking funding for local projects, a solid knowledge of grant research can help you get the financial support you need.

By: Sarah Stevenson

Health & Wellness

The Confusing World of Low Back Pain Research

The article examines the 10 top questions in the field of lower back pain as asked at a major conference on the subject.

By: Dr. David L. Phillips

Home & Style

Decorating How-To: Bring the Outdoors In!

The calendar tells us it's Spring - here's how to decorate to make your home agree with the calendar!

By: Barbara Bell

Partners & Parents

Plants of the Bible - Part 1 - Understanding the Stories

Knowing about plants of the Bible will help us better understand stories found in the Bible. Included in this article are an explanation of an ancient farmer's calendar from Gezer and a short list of some gardens where you can find and study plants of the Bible.

By: Georgene A. Bramlage

Plants of the Bible - Part 2 - Jesus and New Testament Stories

We need to know about plants of the Bible to understand lessons that Jesus taught. Included in this article are several examples of plants in Jesus' life and why they were important.

By: Georgene A. Bramlage

Politics & Society

Courting Commandments

Texas is once again in the Supreme spotlight.This time, the Lone Star is showing off a dime's worth of commandments. The Ten Commandments. It's a hot topic in the current clime, and the Noble Nine have jumped into the fray. Here's the scoop.

By: Gina D. Gipson

Sports

Who Really Deserved It?

It was and is one of the great injustices in major league history---or was it?

By: Harold Friend

Food & Drink

Kumara (sweet potato) baked with a citrus and mustard tang.

By: Pat Churchill

Friends and business may not mix.

Chososing your business partners requires thoughtful observation.

History

The Naval Brigade - Part 4

How did the on-shore sailors manage to survive the terrible winter in so much better shape than their Army colleagues?

By: John Barham

The Role of Animals in History

Even though the majority of mankind is happily entrenched in the electronic age and mostly prefers to live in a concrete jungle, the mysterious link between humans and animals continues to hold true. Most of our contact with animals these days is limited to the fleeting glimpse of a bird overhead, the scurry of a squirrel or chipmunk across our paths, or the companionship of a pet. Yet the role of animals in history is of such great importance that we would not be where we are today without them.

By: Sharon K. West

Thomas Garrett: Giving His All For Freedom (Part 1)

Thomas Garrett, a native of Pennsylvania who moved to Delaware, put his Quaker convictions to work in helping over 2700 slaves escape. He also lost his fortune in a court ruling when a slaveholder sued him and a partener in the Underground Railroad

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Mind & Soul

Good Friday and Purim (Part 1)

Today Good Friday and the Jewish holiday of Purim coincide on the calender. These thoughts reflect the similarities in these dates and the origins of Purim.

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

III-2 Tzav Keep the Fire Burning

In Vayikra, Moses addresses the general public regarding sacrifices: what and how sacrifices should be made, but in Tzav, the audience is restricted to the priests, regarding the particularities of sacrifice. Moreover, the instruction of sacrifice seems countered by the prophets whon rail against empty ritual. Tzav frequently falls on Shabbat HaGadol, the last shabbat before Pesach when the haftorah is read from Malachi regarding God's enduring love for Israel and the warning of final judgment and messianic age heralded by the return of Elijah. Tzav reiterates the importance of maintaining the perpetual fire on the altar which is interpreted as man's need of sustaining a passion for God's commandments and maintaining faith in God. Instructions on clearing the ashes from the altar and the institution of Aaron and his sons for the priesthood fall within the parasha.

By: Mary C. Legg

Plants & Animals

Guide to Good Soil for Your Garden

Dig into good soil for your garden with this primer on grading and improving your soil. Learn how to determine your soil type and learn remedies for improving the quality of your garden soil.

By: Michael Vyskocil

This week, I'm going to tell you how I came to live with Mary and Dwight and how I got the name, Meeko.

By: Mary M. Alward

Reading & Literature

Review: The Magic of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

This week's article is a book review of The Magic of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

By: Debbie Ledesma

Travel

Getting Married...German Style

In the first article of this series, we examined some of the more interesting things Germans do on Valentine’s Day to impress their loved ones, and to ensure that the special someone knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, just how special s/he is. In the second article we talked about the next step of the love relationship...the engagement. We learned about the old tradition of the Freiersmänner, and marveled at the idea of a Polterabend. Now we must ask ourselves...what do Germans do to ensure that the day at the altar will be a memorable one?

By: Sylvia Cochran

Number One Something Speak It

Some people come to New Guinea and stay for a week, others come for a week and stay for a lifetime. Papua New Guinea is eternally fascinating and frustrating. Home to the world's largest butterfly, the bird of paradise,orchids galore, and the world's best coffee, it offers natural beauty in abundance.

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