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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 I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Pity the poor, oppressed driver forced to share their roads with the rest of us

We’re still in thrall to the car – to judge by the lenient sentences for reckless motorists

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

A Good Funeral Director Is Hard to Find

Are you having a hard time finding great funeral directors? If so, you are not alone. As the average age of a funeral home owner rises and more and more funeral directors enter retirement, our

Senior Health: Medical & Prevention

Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.

LibGuides: Health & Medical Collection: About

The Health & Medical Collection is a comprehensive medical information resource for researchers, students, faculty, and healthcare professionals.

Funeral Service or Memorial Service?

What is the difference, and which one is right for your family? There are several differences between a Funeral Service or a Memorial Service. Both celebrate and honor the life of a loved one. A …

Is A Career in Funeral Service Right For You?

22 Things a Funeral Director Won’t Tell You

Read the money-saving secrets funeral directors from across the country aren't taking to the grave with these insider tips for planning a funeral.

3 Steps to Becoming A Funeral Director

There are few professions that are as rewarding as being a funeral director. When a family loses a loved one and is experiencing an incredibly difficult time, they turn to you for assistance. By serving a family, you help honor the legacy of their loved one and allow them to say goodbye. It can...

22 Things a Funeral Director Won't Tell You

Read the money-saving secrets funeral directors from across the country aren't taking to the grave with these insider tips for planning a funeral.

12 Smartphone Tricks Every Funeral Director Should Try

ASD funeral home answering service understands funeral directors have busy, hectic lives and might not have time to explore mobile technology.

Alcohol and Health: Medical Findings for Health and Long Life

Alcohol and health is examined. Drinking in moderation is linked to better health and longevity than abstaining or drinking heavily. It's moderation