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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

How to de-bone deer meat in 8 minutes

HUNTING -- Most hunters eventually have to bone-out a big-game animal in the field or while butchering their meat back home. Here's a video that sets the bar for how it's done: A butcher bones out a deer carcass in less than 8 minutes. Whew!...

BLOG: 12 Fun Facts about FFA

While writing an article on past state FFA officers, I ran across some FFA trivia:

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

Will Your Rented Backdrops Pass a Fire Marshal Test?

Grosh’s Backdrops DoWhen backdrops and drapery are being used in a public space (theater, auditorium, school , convention hall, etc.), it is the responsibility of the user of the backdrops to ensure the safety of attendees. This includes fire safety, specifically that all items are flame retardant. While actual fires are rare, another risk to avoid is an inspection by your local fire marshal who forbids use of your backdrop or drape if it is not properly certified. Rest assured that Grosh…

Can Father John Misty Help Save Us from Our Technology-Driven Hell-State?

How to With John Wilson

Learn more about the HBO series How to With John Wilson.

Fire Marshal gives tips on safe outdoor lighting

Longview Fire Marshal gives electrical tips for outside Christmas Lights.

7 Things I Learned About Leadership From John McCain

I am grateful for the eulogy’s given for John McCain, because it helped me get to know a man I respected better. And it taught me what a real leader looks like. That is a blessing I didn’t expect. That there are more men of honor in politics than I believed. I hope we have more men like John McCain in the future.

This is EXACTLY what was happening in the parks that John Muir fought

This is EXACTLY what was happening in the parks that John Muir fought against--the commercialization. UGH.

What John Oliver Can Teach Us About Communication

John Oliver has consistently brought complicated issues and made them both funny and actionable. This approach, says Pep Rosenfeld, can help in business

Why John Stuart Mill is still important

By John Ruberry I have been thinking about John Stuart Mill lately, a true liberal by the way, meaning he was open-minded, ever since Little Marathon Pundit returned from London a month ago. It was…

Daymond John: Why Being Broke Can Be a Blessing in Disguise

Daymond John, founder of FUBU, explains why staying scrappy and creative can have a big payoff.