Articles written by Juliette Riitters
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The Year of Saint Paul
In honor of St. Paul, Pope Benedict has declared that this year the Catholic Church will study and reflect on the works of this great saint in a special way.
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Peritoneal Cancer; the Silent & Unknown Killer
Hidden in the lining of your abdomen could be a cancer waiting to happen. Few people are even aware of the peritoneum, a membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs.
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Get Rid of Unsightly Crabgrass
Helpful tips for a beautiful lawn; kill pesky crabgrass before it establishes its roots firmly in the soil.
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Plant & Cultivate Rose Bushes
Creating a lush rose garden needn't be left to seasoned gardeners. Here is a guide for a healthy, beautiful rose garden.
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Radio Frequency ID Device
Ready or not, implanted ID chips are becoming a frightening reality, especially for US citizens. Mandatory ID cards will become the norm by Dec. 31st, 2009. What next?
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Of Lumps and Lipomas
Alarm is a normal response when one finds a lump somewhere on the body, and a visit to the doctor is definitely in order. But not all bumps are created equal.
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Marriage: Annulled or Divorced
When a thing is declared 'null', it means that it never was. With an annulment, the Church is saying that the necessary ingredients to form a marriage were not present.
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Successful Walleye Fishing
Walleye fishing is nearly synonymous with summer in Minnesota. Spending the day out on the water is always great fun, especially with a rod and reel in hand.
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Faith vs. Works
These two concrete words, faith and works, need to be freed from their age-old mooring, aired out and re-evaluated in the light of their true and intertwined meaning.
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The Anatomy of Ethics
Does it matter? Must we delve so deep into the principles that keep our heads above water? Maybe the easiest route is the easiest route; why leave the shallow?
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Situational Ethics; Modern Folly
Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?
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In His Image: George Soros
George Soros, radical philosopher and billionaire, is intent on creating a global open society; a one-world government based on the tenet that it cannot succeed.
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Fairy Grottoes
Inside the most pedestrian rocks, miniature cathedrals may be awaiting discovery. Geodes conceal crystal palaces hidden for millenia; you need only know where to look.
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The Latter-day Minstrel
There are still wanderers traveling the country to ply their wares. The goods are their heart, soul and voice; restless spirits whose unique talents drive them onward.
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Life on a Pendulum: Bipolarism
Doubting Thomases: The saddest truth about this illness is that most people don't believe it exists. You can't convince them you're dying until you're dead.
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Cryptosporidiosis; The New Enemy
Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.
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Sanford Meisner: A Study in Living
In the Meisner method of acting you must delve into your most private self to discover hidden emotional treasures; then rend your self and expose them for all to see.
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Do Pterodactyls Still Live Today?
For thousands of years, monstrous flying creatures thought to be pterodactyls have been reported throughout the world, from Arizona to Zambia.
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Philosophical Themes of Dostoevsky
Recurring themes in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novels; despair, suffering and redemption. This article explores the source of his struggle to understand humanity's pain.
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