The International Dark Sky Park Association has designated a total of 69 Dark Sky Parks in the United States. Dark Sky Parks are committed to preserving the night sky by using a sky-quality meter to determine whether a park has too much light from ambient towns, and through street lighting and lighting paths and …
Racism is neither a local nor a recent problem. It has been around for a long time. The Bible has principles that guide how people of different races should treat each other. “Racism uses crude descriptions of people” Racial slurs are offensive and demeaning. The Bible says, “Let no corrupt word proceed out of …
We all want a top liquor shelf that wows. But without a strong middle shelf of $40-and-under bottles that you can pour without a second thought, you just have a trophy case instead of something you actually live with. Recently, in an effort to get price-conscious younger drinkers away from their White Claw, distillers …
Teletherapy has been around for years; peer-reviewed studies, lots of them, show that it’s just as effective as in-person treatment. But it took a pandemic to set off the massive surge in platforms and popularity — because how else would we have seen our shrinks in 2020? — and it’s here to stay. Ninety-six …
Exactly what time did the Battle of Shiloh begin? Precisely what time of day did U.S. presidents prior to 1918 become inaugurated? The answer to these questions is we don’t know and never will know. You see, the idea of exact time evolved in American history. Today there are four time zones in the …
Gut instincts are kind of our thing — for better and, often, for worse 1865 “Abe, you’re gonna love ‘Our American Cousin’” It’s unclear who suggested President Lincoln go to the theater on April 14, but whoever recommended the idea wasn’t necessarily wrong. ‘Our American Cousin’ was a hit comedy that had been running …
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It’s never been easier to discover a new favorite band or find that hidden gem of a song you can’t stop playing on repeat. A wealth of music streaming apps boast exhaustive libraries, classic hits and new buried treasures all at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for crystal clear audio, curated playlists or a …
With the help of a locator app on a mobile phone, parents can be aware of just about anywhere their family members roam — assuming families have reviewed and accepted the app’s policies. While some might find this concept intrusive, these apps can be helpful for busy schedules or a comfort during troubling times, …
1. It was established by Jesus the Christ (Matthew 16:18). 2. It was purchased with the blood of Christ (Acts 20:28). 3. It was the culmination of God’s eternal purpose (Ephesians 3:8-12). 4. It began in the city of Jerusalem in A.D. 30 (Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4, 47). 5. Its foundation is the …