A hastily constructed "deal" between Democrats and Republicans on the expiring Bush-era tax cuts and spending cuts was temporarily averted with a bill that increases taxes but does little to cut the nation's out-of-control spending.
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Instead of giving in to the discouragement caused by a constant barrage of bad news in the media, Pope Benedict XVI advised Christians to look a little deeper in order to discover a better world that is too often hidden in the shadows of life.
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We receive many questions about video games on this blog, which is why this recent study about the impact of these games upon youth caught my attention. I believe it will be of interest to anyone who has a loved one who is addicted to video gaming.
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In the last 20 years, the average age of death rose from 59 to 70 years - and so did the length of time people live with chronic health problems.
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Another potentially dangerous contraceptive for women is being touted by researchers who invented a new dissolving condom for women aimed at preventing pregnancy and the spread of disease, but questions remain about the long-term safety of the product.
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Bishop Robert Morlino of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin has banned two Dominican nuns from holding workshops or providing spiritual direction at any Catholic churches in the diocese because of their espousal of "New Ageism" and "indifferentism."
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The culture of death continues to sprout new varieties of poisonous fruit. The latest comes from a British doctor who thinks the perfect gift a parent can give their daughter at graduation is her own frozen eggs to be sure she can have children whenever she wants later in life.
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An eight-year old boy from Owasso, Oklahoma made headlines by opting to forgo a traditional birthday party in lieu of staging a Toys for Tots drive for needy children.
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Yes, you and your family can enjoy the holidays - including the food - without gaining weight, just by following these simple tips.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSWell, it's December 21, 2012, the day many believe the world will end along with the Mayan calendar. So if you haven't seen any signs that the earth's rotational axis has shifted, or seen the start of the fiercest solar storm in recorded history, or caught a glimpse of the never-seen-before planet Nibiru hurtling toward earth, chances are this day will pass as quietly as yesterday.
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