Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Tech Moms Among the hottest items for Mother’s Day ’06 were digital cameras, which increased 27% in unit sales in ‘06; portable music players, up 40%; and satellite navigation systems, shot up over 400%. Consumers spent more than $865 million in the week before Mother’s Day, up 9% from ‘05’s $791
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
81% of Americans say the nation’s moral values are getting worse, according to a 5/06 Gallup
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Americans are #1 in national pride, according to a survey of 34 countries.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
The Gates Foundation has given Planned Parenthood Federation almost $12.5 million since
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
More than 100 million people worldwide log on every month to play interactive computer
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27% of boys and girls ages 13-18 report talking online about sex with someone they have never met
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5.9 million Jordanians live in an area slightly smaller than Indiana. Just under 6% are
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In ’03 there were 10 million single-mother families and 2 million single-father families in
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Cell Phone Risk Talking on a cell phone while driving can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence, according to the results of a new study. Researchers at the University of Utah discovered that cell phone users, just like those who have been drinking, did not believe themselves to be
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Muslim Martyrs A new UK study reveals 7% of the Muslims there believe suicide attacks on civilians can be justified. 13% regard recent Islamic suicide bombers as martyrs. If those percentages are similar in the U.S., there could be more than 500,000 people who feel that attacks on civilians could
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Work From Home Only 23% of U.S. employees work from home or have that option; 59% of workers believe telecommuting at least part-time is the ideal work situation. This includes the 38% who think a mix of coming into the office and working from home is preferable and the 21% who say working at home
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Amy Grant is releasing her first live recording in 25 years with Time Again…Amy Grant Live 9/26/06. Grant is also being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September; the first artist with roots in
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Pharmaceutical companies are reaping a windfall for drugs for low income people under the new Medicare Part D drug program. The law exempts Part D drugs from “best price” rebates drug makers have been required to give to the state Medicaid programs since ‘91. U.S.
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