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Louisiana Wants Bible To Be Official State Book
■ Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation that makes the Holy Bible the “official state book.”The legislation was opposed by some Democrats—not because it suggests the state’s endorsement of one religion, but because it originally specified the King James version, which some Christians do not use. “Why not put all versions of the Bible?” suggested state Rep. Robert Billiot.
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Carrie Fisher quote – Expansion and reduction
“I was into pain reduction and mind expansion, but what I’ve ended up with is pain expansion and mind reduction.” – Carrie Fisher
Read moreCost of Gun Violence
Gun violence now costs Americans an estimated $229 billion a year, including the expense of imprisoning gun offenders, medical treatment for the roughly 31,000 people killed and 75,000 wounded each year, lost wages, and loss of quality of life among victims and their families, according to an analysis by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. By the same measures, […]
Read moreAlbert Einstein Quote – You never fail until you stop trying
“You never fail until you stop trying.” – Albert Einstein
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Africa’s disappearing lions
Africa’s lions are dwindling toward extinction at an alarming rate, Duke University researchers say. Using new high-resolution satellite data from Google Earth, they’ve discovered that the savanna habitat that lions need to survive has shrunk by 75 percent over the past 50 years and is far more fragmented than conservationists previously realized. Over the same period, the lion population is […]
Read more10 Best Places to Harness Solar Power
Today’s solar cell technology has its roots in the early days of America’s space program, when in 1958, NASA launched the solar-powered Vanguard I satellite. Solar power technology has become more efficient. But the cost is still two to four times more than other energy sources. 10. The Netherlands Most solar energy in The Netherlands comes from solar cells […]
Read moreLouise Hart Quote – Our Children
“Our children give us the opportunity to become the parents we always wished we had.” – Louise Hart
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