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Blame Evangelicals for the Decline in Christian Faith
Evangelicals Are to Blame for the Decline in Christian Faith R. Laurence Moore and Isaac Kramnick A recent poll conducted by the people who have no religious affiliation, who say that religion is not very important in their lives, and who, while they may believe in some sort of spiritual power, reject the idea of … Continued
The Smallness of Trumps North Korea Diplomacy
As eyes turn to President Donald Trump's big summit in Singapore with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the focus has been on the prospect of a decent deal to rid the young tyrant of his nuclear weapons. That won't happen Tuesday. Even the president is lowering expectations, promising he will be able to surmise Kim's … Continued
CNN’s Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
New York (CNN)In death, as in life, Anthony Bourdain brought us closer together. The suicide rate in the United States has seen sharp increases in recent years. Studies have shown that the risk of suicide declines sharply when people call the national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK. There is also a crisis text line. For crisis support … Continued
37 of the Handiest Gadgets on Amazon Under $25
This Bamboo Pen Holder via: Amazon This is the most fun pen holder you’ll ever have and it looks great, too! The rubber extrusions hold your items in place, and the hidden magnets mean you can stick your stuff right to the bamboo sides. Find it on AmazonShare Advertisement This Stapleless Stapler via: Amazon This little … Continued
The Way by Kristen Wolf
Book Summary Anna is a striking and spirited young girl living in ancient Palestine where being a daughter is a disappointment. While her father excitedly anticipates the birth of his first son, the invisible Anna endures a life of drudgery. One bright spot in her world is the crippled old woman living by the village … Continued
Original Winnie-the-Pooh map to be sold
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption E.H. Shepard created illustrations for A.A. Milne’s two books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner The map illustration was first sold by Sotheby’s in 1968, where it fetched £650, before the auction house sold it again to a private collector two years later for £1,700. You may also … Continued
Ian McKellen got real candid about Hollywood sticking up for straight, white men.
Hollywood has some serious issues. It treats women terribly, overlooks people of color, and erases disabled and LGBTQ people from its stories, for starters. Someone who doesn’t need reminding of the industry’s embarrassing failings is openly gay actor Ian McKellen. Photo by Tristan Fewings/WPA Pool/Getty Images. The 78-year-old stage and film actor who’s spent the … Continued
35 Quirky Hotels Around The World
Still, if you’re looking for some more out-there accommodations for your next trip, the options do exist. From converted airplanes, trains and silos to ice caves and buildings made of salt, here are 35 truly unusual hotels from around the world. Heinz-Peter Bader/Reuters At Dasparkhotel in Ottensheim, Austria, guests stay in rooms constructed from repurposed … Continued
The borrowers: why Finland’s cities are havens for library lovers
Helsinkis state-of-the-art Oodi library will stand opposite parliament and boast a cinema, recording studio and makerspace. Its a perfect fit for a literate nation taking public learning to the next level A library card was the first thing that was mine, that I had ever owned, says Nasima Razmyar. The daughter of a former Afghan … Continued