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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, originally sung by Andy Williams in 1963, is known as a holiday classic among Christmas carols.The festive and lively lyrics conjure up some of the best experiences of the holiday season.It's the most wonderful time of the...

Sometimes companies offer prospective customers a lifetime membership to entice them to join.The benefits of a lifetime membership can be substantial but there is often a greater price to pay.Before making a decision most customers factor in the benefits to be...

Have you ever seen a group of people crowded into one corner using their phones?No matter how much space is in the room, people will always congregate to where the signal is strongest.Without a strong signal it's impossible to use your phone as intended.In Luke...

Recently my co-worker retired after 40 years of being a government contractor.During his last few weeks he maintained great focus and was able to complete several tasks that were critical to the team's future success.In a thank you card he received from the office...

In case you haven't heard, we have a Presidential election coming up in just one week.Both candidates are putting a lot of resources into courting undecided voters, realizing the outcome could hinge on any additional support.While voters will soon decide how to...

A life hack is defined as a technique adopted in a non traditional manner to complete a task more efficiently.A few years ago the website BuzzFeed shared a number of very useful life hacks.While those life hacks apply to everyday earthly taks, there is a technique...

Most of the time using a GPS is easy.Simply enter your starting point and destination and voila you’re on your way.However, there are times when the GPS indicates your arrival yet the destination still appears inaccessible.In Joshua 1:2-9 God encourages Joshua to lead...

The Count of Monte Cristo, written by Alexandar Dumas, is a stirring tale of betrayal and revenge.After spending 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Edmund Dantes was on the brink of losing hope.After a chance encounter with a fellow prisoner,...

The 2024 Paris Olympics featured many great performances from athletes representing over 206 countries.However, some athletes had to make the choice of which country to compete for.According to Rule 41 of the Olympic Charter an Olympian with dual citizenship...

A few months ago I was replacing a battery in a motion sensor for our security system.Unfortunately, after changing the battery I mistakenly damaged the sensor when repositioning it back on the wall.Thinking I could just replace it with the same model I ordered...

The 5 senses most commonly associated with human beings are touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight.However there are actually six other senses that are just as important but not as commonly known.Equilibrioception (balance), Proprioception (spatial awareness),...

In the movie Highlander, Connor Macleod is one of the last of a race of immortal beings.The last survivor of his race would attain the power of all previous immortals thus allowing them dominion over all of mankind.After defeating the last remaining Highlander,...

A few weeks ago I spoke to my parents after they had recently returned from traveling.While they had a great time on their trip they were glad to finally be home.There's nothing that can replace that feeling when you've finally made it home.In John 14:1-4,...

'Characters Welcome' was the catchphrase used by USA Network to highlight its feature programs from 2005-2016.In an interview, executive Alexandria Shapiro explained the 'Characters Welcome' slogan was reflective of the 'weirdly optimistic' nature of...

The reality show Temptation Island is built on a simple, yet paradoxical premise.Play with fire without getting burned.The show separates unmarried couples to commingle with other attractive people of the opposite sex in a test of each partner's faithfulness.In 1...

Released in 1984, the song Careless Whisper became a huge commercial success for the musical group Wham,selling over 6 million copies worldwide.Famous for its melancholy tone on the consequences of betrayal, the lyrics reflect a relationship where trust has been...

'Obey Your Thirst' is widely known as the iconic tagline for the soft drink, Sprite.The phrase, created in 1994 by the creative team at Lowe and Partners, launched Sprite into prominence among a generation who identified with the quippy mantra.Not surprisingly, Sprite...

Have you ever seen a sign on a door that says: Authorized Personnel Only: Do Not Enter? Most people would be very reluctant to walk through that door for fear of what may happen.However a person with the proper authorization would enter without any fear of...