It Affects Males Only: So What is Barth Syndrome? Parade magazine wrote about a family's struggle due to a disease known as Barth Syndrome. I was clueless about the disease and turned to the Internet to learn more. The McCurdy family struggled for two years with the illness of their son and... ( added 265 days 8 hours ago.)

Why Ladies Go to the Restroom in Pairs, Explained (Warning: mildly descriptive) Ben Morrish's article prompted me to submit this one. It's the old adage, if you guys think you have it bad, listen to what we go through! Equally, for men and women, some public restrooms can leave much to be desired but it's best to have them. ... ( added 267 days 9 hours ago.)

If We Have The Faith - God Has The Power He was in such agonizing pain; he drove himself to the emergency room that morning. He telephoned his wife who was at work to tell her of his plight. She knew this was unusual for her husband who had never been hospitalized in all the years of... ( added 268 days 11 hours ago.)

Help Your Pets Live Longer February is National Pet Dental Month Did you know taking care of your pet's pearly whites is crucial to their overall health? Dr. Marty Becker, ABC Television's resident Veterinarian states that, "Eight out of ten pets over the age of three... ( added 270 days 8 hours ago.)

True Love Stimulus Package Love Sonnet XVII by Pablo Neruda I don't love you as if you were the salt-rose, topaz or arrow of carnations that propagate fire: I love you as certain dark things are loved, secretly, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant... ( added 271 days 2 hours ago.)

Superwoman? No, a Super God! Comments are received graciously with humility when readers respond to articles I have written. Even if comments appear unsupportive, rude and harsh, they are graciously received but with speculation or questionably. Writing under the grace... ( added 271 days 8 hours ago.)

Why Are We Failing Our Kids Through Abstinence Education? Studies show abstinence doesn't work and abstinence pledges aren't enough. Should we rethink how we approach teenagers about sex? You bet! One approach that would be most effective in communicating with teens is sharing the truth. Sounds too... ( added 271 days 11 hours ago.)

Choosing Not to Be Mad I was training in Atlanta last week. Have you experienced the surge of adrenalin when you impart what you know to a receptive crowd? Or learned something new to help with your growth and development as a person? The ideas rush in like bees to a... ( added 274 days 11 hours ago.)

How-to Increase Productivity: Make A Cold Case A Hot Case Thumb Twid dler Big businesses get it. The new ads during Super Bowl prove it. Despite the recession, lagging economy and bankrupt U.S. treasury, there is money to be made and spent. It is being spent and made. The marketing budget is usually... ( added 277 days 6 hours ago.)

Black History Month: Nearly 48 Years Later This is a Norman Rockwell Painting of Ruby Bridges Remember Ruby Bridges, the little black girl who had to be escorted to school by federal marshals? "On November 14, 1960, nearly 48 years ago, Bridges faced hostile crowds as the first... ( added 279 days 12 hours ago.)

Valentine Love Bite: A Midnight Picnic in Bed The kids are fast asleep, away at university or you are now empty nesters. You want to do something special for your spouse on Valentine's Day but unique. Might I suggest a picnic at midnight, in bed? This can be as simple or elegant as you... ( added 287 days 9 hours ago.)

Patience and Impatience - The Long and Short of It Are you a man or woman of patience or impatience? A good way to understand the meaning of the terms is to think of them as words relating to "long" and "short." Patience means keeping your anger in check for a long time, enduring hardship for... ( added 289 days 8 hours ago.)

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Keepers of the Dream for Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Over the course of my life, people who were once called 'colored' have shared with me, what it means to be black in America. While some have used the prejudices, racism and discrimination heaped upon them as a crutch to do nothing, others have... ( added 296 days 11 hours ago.)

US Airways Jetliner Crashes: A Miracle on the Hudson Governor David Paterson of New York has called the results of no fatalities in the crash of US Airways jetliner today, a miracle on the Hudson. Billy Campbell, a graduate of a local Episcopal School in my city, was one of the survivors of... ( added 297 days 1 hour ago.)

A Little Light for Jennifer Hudson Since the violent deaths of her mother, brother and nephew, allegedly at the hands of an estranged brother-in-law in 2008, Jennifer Hudson is emerging into the public light again. She will sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl this year. Miss... ( added 297 days 6 hours ago.)

The Truth and Life on The Facts of Life Across this vast nation and around the world, the news about the economy is not good. Billions of dollars are being dumped into the U.S. economy to stimulate growth. Unemployment in the city where I live is the third highest in the nation and... ( added 300 days 7 hours ago.)

Save Big With New Year's Resolutions for the Family Have you thought of making New Year's resolutions as a family? Today's financial news has all of us pinching our pocketbooks. You can work as a team to stretch your family's budget further than ever. Take a look at the amount you're spending on... ( added 320 days 1 hour ago.)

Teaching Old Docs New Tricks: Prescriptions to go Paperless Persuading U.S. doctors to scrap their prescription pads for electronic prescribing so far has been a long, uphill battle. Statistics reveal only about 10 percent of doctors are taking the plunge. Even with incentives offered just a few are... ( added 327 days 7 hours ago.)

Mary Did You Know by Mark Lowry Christians celebrate the birth of a King who "...was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities..." The celebration for us is not restricted to December 25th each year but each day we have breath. For this birthday, the best and... ( added 330 days 12 hours ago.)

Greater than the World Series: The Lord's Baseball Game I am unable to take credit for this article other than sharing it with you. The information was shared with me via email. Our inbox gets many hits and you probably want to share some of the stuff that's too good to sit on or just delete. This is... ( added 331 days 1 hour ago.)

The 12 Ways of Christmas God is far more complex than we are, and we cannot understand Him fully. We find these words spoken through the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the lord. For... ( added 336 days ago.)

The Not David Letterman's Top 10 Funniest Christmas Quotes No, they're not David Letterman's Top 10 but mine. Maybe they will add to your holiday spirit as you read them. Maybe, they'll even put you in the mood to wrap those gifts you bought on Black Friday. Or just maybe they will be shared with family... ( added 342 days 5 hours ago.)

10 Practical Success Tips During An Economic Decline Yes You Can Thrive and Survive During Uncertain Times Death and taxes are said to be the only things in life that are certain. As consumers and business owners, we must pay attention to what is going on around us. The economy fluctuates so much... ( added 342 days 8 hours ago.)

Are You A Channel of Blessings? Wouldn't it be pleasing to be known as a channel of blessings? Everyone has the opportunity to minister downstream. During these tough economic times, believers must constantly remind ourselves of our true Source. This question was recently... ( added 343 days 5 hours ago.)