A young Catholic growing up in the years preceding Vatican II would find it very curious to discover that the teaching of the scriptures is the “Soul of all theology” (Richard Gula’s Dei Verbum, p. 165, REASON INFORMED BY FAITH). My experience as a student in a Catholic elementary school during the years before Vatican II is that there was…
The tarot is one of the most enduring artifacts of the Renaissance. Cards were once used only as playing decks. During the 18th century, they were associated with magic and mysticism. It was then that the Tarot was used for divination. Basic tarot reading The idea behind the Tarot reading is simple: the cards are shuffled, placed on a spread,…
Cat lovers have been known to pamper their pets and you are probably no different. Your kitty has all the latest toys and amenities, including a self-cleaning litter box, treat dispenser, cat grass, all the cat toys known to the pet store owner, and a variety of scratching posts, but the kitten wants to use the couch instead. Nothing you’ve…
Before the 1950s, balloon framing of new homes was the standard construction method, until the advent of platform framing. Platform framing is a safer, faster, and more cost-effective method than balloon framing. That being said, balloon framing still has many effective uses in modern home framing that can be incorporated with platform framing for a more secure, sturdy, and cost-effective…
The 0xc000009a error (also known as the “Entry Point” error) is displayed because an application cannot load a required DLL. Typically, DirectX DLLs or Graphics Packages are not available for games like Frotnite. These systems require them, which means that if they can’t locate them, they will stop working, usually citing the error you’re seeing. To fix this, the simple…
Yes, NBA. They did the right thing. “The Worm” will become a Hall of Famer (I hope) in August 2011. Baseball Hall of Fame, sham. Until Pete Rose is there, MLB Hall is illegitimate. I’m not a “Charlie Hustle” fan. But the leader of all time, come on. If they want to have an additional “Hall of Shame” then Pete…
Are you trying to plan a Valentine’s getaway that is exciting and romantic? Then consider an aerial tour of the Grand Canyon, because it would be the ideal combination of beauty, wonder, and romance. It’s easy to book one of these air tours because they depart from Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as from an airport near the South Rim…
Strickland Banks, known as Plan B, is a British singer and actor. He has explained that the reason behind his stage name is that he originally intended to do commercial R&B, but was not comfortable in the genre. So he changed his style, added some hip hop and rap, and this time he was successful. Hence, Plan B. It has…
The Palm Pilots were something of a “smartphone” a decade ago. Although they did not have telephony capabilities, they still have a variety of applications that people use and carry with them at all times. Today, the old Palm Pilots are a completely dead market because now there are so many devices that can do the same things and more.…
It’s Medicare time again for people approaching sixty-five. And the decision on what kind of Medicare supplement you need is mind-boggling. Information about plans is confusing and varies depending on the state in which people live. Rushing to make a decision without knowing it is risky. Take the time to make an informed decision about what type of plan to…