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Webcasting Funerals

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Webcasting Funerals Just about everyone who uses a computer is familiar with the concept of webcasting. Business meetings, seminars and university courses are all offered in real time, broadcast over the internet and archived for access at another time by anyone with scheduling conflicts. Although it might seem a little unusual at first glance, webcasting is also ideal for funeral services. Family members and friends are routinely separated by distance, and sometimes they're unable to attend a funeral in person. Many circumstances can prevent people from traveling in such a situation, such as work obligations, family needs, illness, the frailty of the elderly, soldiers stationed overseas, Read more [...]

Edwardsian Dirt: Elizabeth and John Edwards

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Edwardsian Dirt: Elizabeth and John Edwards Article by Gene Lalor Coming fresh on the heels of revelations that Jumpin’ Johnny Edwards’ late wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Anania, had publicly dissed him in her will, word out of TheHollywoodGossip.com via the National Enquirer is that JJE has already popped the question to the mother of his love child, Frances Quinn, and plans to wed Rielle Hunter this summer. If he pays as much attention to his coiffure on his wedding day as he did as a Democrat vice presidential candidate, JJE should make a beautiful bride.The whole seamy Edwardsian mess is a variation on the theme that when you make your bed, you should sleep in it and Jumpin Johnny Read more [...]

Chiang Mai Temples: Buddhist Etiquette

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Chiang Mai Temples: Buddhist Etiquette Article by Joanne Chong Are you up for a temple-crawl around Chiang Mai? Great! So am I—there’re entire streets lined to either side with nothing but temples. If you’re interested in Buddhism and Thai architecture, you’ll be in for a treat. Before we get around to where to find those temples and which notable ones you should consider visiting, though, you might want to keep a few things in mind to make your sightseeing as smooth as possible. Temple dress code. It’s not that Buddhists are prudes who hate your bodies or think everyone should cover up from neck to toe, promise. It’s just that you wouldn’t wear bikini briefs to a church, a graduation Read more [...]

God and Obama

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God and Obama Article by Gene Lalor The nuns used to tell us we couldn't understand God, information that wasn't news to eight year olds since we often couldn't understand the nuns, either. Still, I eventually picked up on the concept that God was beyond understanding, much like arithmatic, and I accepted the principle of the existence of an Almighty Who, if He wasn't watching every move we made or taking notes on every time I was impudent, was up there, somewhere, not taking written notes but aware. Atheists aren't beset by such mundane concerns since they don't believe in the existence of any god, opting instead for the belief they and the universe weren't created but rather are the Read more [...]

Atheism Symbol – Is it really atheist?

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Atheism Symbol - Is it really atheist? As a rule I claim to be a pantheist so discussions in regard to atheism and theism I chiefly consider of some fascination. The current debate amongst atheists about a symbol for their lack of belief I recognize rather fascinating The definition of religion is not so simple and will vary from person to person. Religion is not just holding a position concerning God but can also include purpose and reverence of artefacts, places or even symbols. Proudly displaying a symbol is a basic sign of religious conduct and it seems the atheist community are searching around in an endeavour to agree as to what that symbol might be. An atheism symbol naturally Read more [...]

Austin Top Funeral Flowers

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Austin Top Funeral Flowers Article by Ava Rose Religious sympathy gift baskets are a wonderful idea to give to those who are fighting the battle with grief and sorrow. While nothing can really take the place of a loving hand on the shoulder or just the presence of someone in the room, the thought of knowing someone cared enough to spend the time, effort and expense of such a gift can be overwhelming for some. To be sure that one's efforts to send such a gift are not minimized; there should be some thought put into the purchase of such a gift. After all, choosing religious sympathy gift baskets to send to an atheist might be a stretch in reality as well as sending something mentioning Read more [...]