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There's so many sights and sounds to enjoy at Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand that it's hard to know where to start. But whatever you choose, you really can't go wrong.

Some film buffs here in America might bristle at the idea that a French film was the greatest film ever made. Abel Gance's 1927 Napoleon should really get that designation--that is, if it isn't blocked from a DVD release because of family pride by Francis Coppola.

A book covering the fundamentals cost and call of a disciple.

You've heard them on the radio with their hit "Addicted", well, even better you should own this CD.

The ban on blacks holding the priesthood in the Mormon church may have been lifted by Spencer W. Kimball in 1978, but most Mormons may be surprised that the first man to hold the priesthood.

A look into three of the Bible's lesser talked about figures and instances of their faith.

Media hoaxer Alan Abel has influenced everyone from Michael Moore to Andy Kaufman.

Examines three key secular components that bound medieval British society together. Focuses on Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Cain and Abel.

In this literary analysis, Mr. Lawrence argues that the murder of Abel by Cain in Genesis 4 can be considered a microcosm that defines the entirety of Cain's existence.

Steinbeck's dramatic account of the Trask brothers and their rivalry in East of Eden is an impressive tale, but it is also a familiar one that closely echoes a story from ancient literature-it is an allusion of the well-known story of Cain and Abel in the Bible.

"We Own The Night" is a well done character driven movie that makes you think like it is any other action drama, but then it pulls out the rug from beneath it to keep you guessing as to what will happen next.

Alert newspaperboy spotted hollow nickel, and the result was the capture of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel

Considering the examples provided in Hebrews 11.

This paper dives into the idea of justice in the biblical books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy and the ramifications it holds for the sinful.

It was tough narrowing it down, and what surprised me more were some films I did not include.

Border Patrol Agents are unfamiliar to those of us living away from US boundaries, but their presence on the borders can take many forms. They lend a helping hand, then discover a major criminal trying to enter the US.

With all of the PLR Products floating around on the internet, it's hard to believe how few people have dived into the business and claimed some.

In literature, there are several factors that shape a character's identity. The decisions that they make allow the reader to understand who the character really is.

In recorded popular music, there has been controversy about song lyric content whether for political stance, racist views, drug and sexual references, and the glorification of violence.

Four current popular urban legends about travel. An airline passenger goes into an airplane bathroom, sits down on the toilet, flushes it, and the toilet's suction keeps him/her stuck tightly to the toilet seat.

I thought it would be fun to test films with the names of states in their titles and find out which were considered the top ten as rated by internet reviewers.

"There is no safe zone so to speak, and a person with this illness has to be alert and sometimes huddle up in the cot, sort of like fetal position for safety"

The New Beverly Cinema is the last independent revival movie theater in Los Angeles, the film capital of the world, and it's in danger.

A comprehensive outlook on how Englan's culture and foibles can be interpreted from the vantage point of the present days.

With its popular downtown area under mired in construction for over a year, Lee's Summit has been sorely in need of a celebration. That need will be filled in July with the inaugural, free to the public community event called Strotherfest

Helping Christians learn from Elijah's example.

In Petersburg, Kentucky, a new museum of natural history is opening on Monday, with a unique twist. This museum will be based on a literal interpretation of the Bible, particularly the book of Genesis.

Thanks to an all-new program by SunGaurd Higher Education, colleges across the country are going hi-tech.

Although 2007 has been hyped as the year of Beckham and Blanco, neither soccer star may see action until after the All-Star, but other players are making an impact.

Arguments that discuss what the Original Sin might have been.

On February 20, 2005 "gonzo" journalist Hunter S. Thompson shot himself with a .45 calber pistol while his family sat in an adjacent room. In August 2005, his ashes were fired via fireworks from a 300 ft statue of a clenched red fist.

An essay paralleling the constrast between a simple fairy tale and [our] Christian faith.

Children are not robots and neither are their actions. I have composed a list of spanking and time out alternatives. I employ a number of corrective methods when attending to the erroneous behavior of my children. The methods listed are just a few of my favorites.

Read about crime that has not been heavily publicized, but is just as important.

You have to wonder why the American Film Institute bothered with a new list of the top 100 movies of all time, since it largely resembles the 1997 list with a few token acknowledgements of more recent works.

This is a very entertaining fantasy story for both children and adults. I wrote it with the intention of turning it into an animated or real life children's movie. I do hope i receive help to turn it into a movie soon from film producers or directors.

Adam was a prophet, first one that we know. In a place called Eden, he helped things to grow. Adam served the Lord by following his ways. We are his descendants in the latter days.

my chat with the creator

Recently, archeologists from Yale University have found what they believe is the oldest observatory in the Americas in Chankillo, Peru.

Military women in Iraq also suffer Post Traumatic Stress like men, perhaps even more so. Iraq needs better solutions than constant war and killing.

The cavalier, cruel and charismatic, hero and villain, was the standard protagonist of Restoration and 18th Century drama. He was the popular guy whom the audience could fall in love with, but the playwrights also knew that they could be vicious bullies as well.

God has constantly brought me in contact with works of literature that have a spiritual nature to them. So I thought I would lay out here the books that I feel most shaped my theology.

Playwright John Osborne's seminal play "Look Back in Anger" revolutionized the English theater in the 1950s. However, by the end of the 1960s, his career as a dramatist had gone into eclipse, as one generation was superseded by another.

This paper talks about how/why the people of the Jewish faith are sometimes considered "the people of the book." It also talks about events in history that occured that may have had somewhat of an impact of this title.

The Omni Shoreham is a true Washington D.C. institution, complete with its own Ghost Room.

"Trinity Blood" is one of the more recent series of Japanese anime that details the relationships between humans and vampires. The setting of Trinity Blood takes place in the far future.

Justice in today's times refers to lawfulness, righteousness, or a given punishment because of a wrongful act. In the Old Testament, justice is used as a form of discipline, whereas in the New Testament it is viewed as a form of correction.

A review of the director James Gray's new film We Own the Night, starring Robert Duvall, Joaquin Phoenix, and Mark Wahlberg.

This article reviews the film "The Santa Trap," starring Shelly Long, Robert Hayes, Dick Van Patten, Stacy Keach, and Corbin Bernsen.

In this piece purposely reminiscent of G.K. Chesterton's distinctive literary style, Mark Lawrence argues that self-interested capitalists are actually more helpful to society than all the actions of the well-meaning altruistic socialist.

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez did not make this list. But see who did.

Many have heard about the noose that was hung from a tree at Jena High School in Louisiana this year after six Black teens had a fight with another white teen.

i love swimming and boating. ONE day, I involuntarily merged one day's event with a different day's event and in 5 seconds, went from excited and gleeful to being a zombie.

This article takes a look at three different culture's beliefs in ghosts and spirits.

A big-picture guide to the first book of the Bible - Creation to the death of Joseph.

Vampire legends date back to the earliest of times and reach every corner of the globe. Grab your garlic and make yourself comfortable; here's an unlucky assortment of vampire facts to entertain you this Halloween.

How Genesis demonstrates that mankind has no hope to restore their broken relationship with God.

Great review of Genesis from the Creation to the fall out between Jacob and Esau. Fun, true, trivia for Children's Church, Sunday School, VBS, Christian School, or family.

The clues have been meticulously laid out...here are the answers you probably don't want to know.

Much has been made of Milton's classical influences in Paradise Lost, but it is equally important to note that this Renaissance work, written in 1667, is also indebted to medieval lore.

Do you ever wonder why society may seem to be going to hell in a hand basket?

Every year, foster parents are accused of abuse by the children entrusted in their care. Some of these allegations are true; some are not. What steps should falsely accused foster parents take to clear their name?

Smack of Reality #4. A rant about pedophiles.

Book Review/Commentary

A look at Genesis 1-11, in which mankind self-destructs, and also God destroys mankind.

References for discussion in Beowulf regarding culture, material and intangible.

Since the 1700s, people have been voicing doubts about whether or not William Shakespeare actually wrote the works attributed to him. Now it's all the rage.

The career of writer/director Larry Cohen

A list of the most memorable songs of protest and social uplift.

Review of Kurlansky's essay collection

For The Non believers in demonic possession
(and may the body of Christ be with you)
and if one believes in God
you should be a believer in the devil

A research paper that considers the possibilty that Samuel Taylor Coleridge's lesbian vampire poem Christabel might actually be a veiled confession of homosexual love between Coleridge and Wordsworth.

This is a quiz based on the series Veronica Mars starring Kristen Bell.

Why does man sacrifice: is it a demand of God or generated by some desire in man to reach out to Him? Based on the first sacrifice offered in the Bible, there is still debate over what the first sacrifice was, what it meant, or whether it was a command.

New Zealand's lush landscape offers mountaineering, offroading, and hunting while its clean waters offer kayaking and rafting. The sky above New Zealand also offers opportunities for hot air ballooning and bungee jumping,.

The Lord may have given you an idea but it is up to you to perfect it. Imagining one's self as inspired will only produce bad writing. Your work is a work of fiction and must follow those rules.

Genesis tells the story of a creator-God who treats his creation as his children. Those children grow slowly into a kind of maturity throughout, but never are they shown to truly "Grow Up."

Reviewing and analyzing money in the classic book- earned and unearned.

It is estimated that upwards of 6 million Americans suffer a fear of Friday the 13th - enough to seriously impact their lives. This fear represents an estimated $800 million in lost productivity.

Spanning the time period from 1946 to the present, these family-oriented Christmas movies offer wholesome magic that the entire family can enjoy.

Is the Communist Manifesto, so daring when it was published, still a menace to our society today? It seems that many of society's problems are still with us today. Maybe, in some instances, Marx was right.

Although Avenged Sevenfold might sound a bit like an 80s hair metal band, their music can still be appreciated for what is new about it.

Volunteers work important in getting town information center open.

During the 1800's, a slave in the North had more freedom than a free black man in the South due to manumission and abolitionist movements.

Cookeville, Tennessee, has several fine stores providing Christmas trees, ornaments, specialty gifts and decorations to the Upper Cumberland area.

in my paper i have both pro and con positions about capital punishment. and my own opinions that why captial punishment shoud be justified.

Depression is the most common psychiatric diagnoses in the world today. Women have more symptoms, are more likely to be diagnosed and hospitalized, and more likely to attempt suicide. This paper examines precipitating factors and possible solutions.

The Maori were Polynesians who found the primitive beauty of New Zealand irresistible. Learn about the history and culture of the Maori in New Zealand from the 10th century until the 19th century.

An introduction to the Hatha school of yoga, including postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

A document meant to inspire...something. Read and find out.

There are several horseback touring companies offering trips and tours in the United States and Canada. Whatever your level of adventure, you're sure to find an equestrian escape to suit your needs.

Milton's portrayal of God and Satan upturn facile interpretations.

Violence has reached the level where we, as human beings, are not bothered by it anymore, although cartoons and video games depict it, and movies are based on violent behavior. One can even claim that violence has corrupted the music industry...

Campeche is a small, uncongested city on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula packed with world-class historical attractions. The author takes the reader on a humorous, fact-filled trip through Campeche's principal sites and attractions.

This year's edition of the New Directors/New Films festival is a typically mixed bag, with accomplished and original works alongside far less compelling ones.

This article examines important aspects of Judaism.