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If you want to bear God laugh, tell Him your plans. Don Piper would certainly agree with that old adage: 'If I had spent my whole life as the pastor [...]

A lone security guard escorted Tony Dungy to his office at One Buccaneer Place, headquarters of the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Once inside, he quietly sorted through six [...]

Look up 'wholesome' in the dictionary, and you might just find a picture of Pat Boone. It's an image the living legend is quite proud of. 'A lot of people [...]

Monday, January 17, 4:31 a.m. A major earthquake shakes the Los Angeles Basin. Buildings topple and freeways are severed in one of the costliest U.S. natural disasters of the century. […]

As jobless rates nationwide approach levels unseen for decades, many job hunters are going to church not only for prayer and emotional support, but also for the booming increase in [...]

Ontario, California, is one of the state's fastest growing cities and it is undergoing tremendous advances as a leading industrial and commercial center. Located 40 miles east of Los Angeles, [...]

The article discusses the issues associated with data flow and the ability of users to use and receive data for their intended applications. Topics include the statement of Billy Price of construction lasers company Roper Laser regarding the reliance of users on data whenever they need it, the insights of Johan Larsson of Sitech NorCal on using the three-dimensional (3D) modeling, and the role of financial applications in increasing the efficiency of the building process.

The article presents an appreciation of the Slinky toy and the history of the company which produced it, the James Spring & Wire Co. which later became James Industries.

The article features woodworker Sam Maloof.

The article deals with U.S. scouting memorabilia. Practically every person, male and female, who has participated in Scouting, collects patches and other items to one extent or another. It is almost a given that whatever a Scout does in the program, a patch or some other reward will surely follow. As a result, it is almost a cottage industry to service Scouting memorabilia with shows and other events.

The article focuses on the increasing adoption of streaming video among churches in the U.S. This kind of Internet technology connects a member who is assigned abroad and missed a service at his home church. Due to the availability of the streaming video features, some churches have observed an increase in the use of their web sites.

Features several portable audio system for church. Price of Sound Machine-2+ with shure wireless microphone from Evangelical Purchasing Service; Key features of Explorer Pro from Anchor Audio Inc.; Availability of Mission TecSonic System from TransAmerica Audio Group. INSETS: Sound Machine SM-2+;Anchor Audio Systems;JBL EON G2 Systems;Mission

Focuses on publishing houses' provision of the right mix of traditional and contemporary choruses to satisfy even the most eclectic church in the United States. Importance of Psalms in Judeo-Christian worship; Reliance of hymns on oral tradition.

Determines the factors to be considered when selecting the appropriate pulpit, the most prominent piece of sanctuary furniture. Need to match the proposed pulpit design and materials with the aesthetics of the church; Pulpit designs and material options by pastors; Pulpit-buying attitudes of some congregations.

Presents information on moveable partitions that can be used in churches. Need for such products in churches; Benefits of moveable partitions; U.S. companies that manufacture such partitions.

Explores the purchasing of baptistry in church buildings in the U.S. Sizes and shapes of baptistry; Influence of church style on the design of a baptistry; Advantage of portable baptistry.

Focuses on the advantages of theater seating design in church in the U.S. Commendations for the engineers of the project; Similarity of the theater seating with the performing arts venues and movie houses; Remarks from minister of music Gary Hallberg on the advantages of the theater seating.

Focuses on bible and christian church management software. CD-ROM and DVD library products with classic Christian writings and reference materials in AGES Software in Rio Wisconsin; 64 bible translations in 22 languages in Hermeneutika Bible Research Software; Attendance tracking and contribution and pledge entry for Servant PC Resources.

Reports the fundraising campaign of churches in Dallas, Texas. Use of the funds in the renovation and construction of churches; Solicitation from capital fundraising companies; Assessment on the spiritual aspects of giving.

The article offers advertising tips to stained glass businesses. Advertising may be used to as a selling forum to provide a product or service at a profit. The owner must first identify what makes his business different from the competition, which, in turn, may be used as the focus of an advertising campaign. A small business is advised to allocate anywhere from two to ten percent of its earnings for the advertising budget. The yellow pages may also be used to advertise one's stained glass business.

Offers suggestions on building a better baptistry. Information about different designs, portability and heating units; Need to maximize usable space; Energy and water conservation considerations.

Focuses on the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in education. How GIS works; Features of `ArcView,' a GIS system used in schools and libraries and marketed by the Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI); Experience of science teacher Don Cressall in using GIS to teach his students; Class from Detroit, Michigan's Cass Technical School who are using GIS software to build solid job skills.

The article offers tips on collecting bad debts effectively. Bad debts refer to those accounts that have either skipped without paying as promised or those who intend to pay a bill when the purchase was made. Dealing effectively with credit problems starts with a policy that includes predetermined guidelines for dealing with late payments and bad debts. The best credit policy is a formal policy. This policy is supported by detailed criteria for granting credit. It also relates to credit issues. Some guidelines for making an effective debt collection over the phone include avoid ridiculing or belittling the debtor with regard to his social status, do not harass the debtor and make the call during reasonable hours.

The article discusses ways on how businesses can gain public recognition through self-promotion. To gain publicity, a business can work with the media. Businesses can offer an editor hard news for the business or local section, like information about a new location or an award the business received. To further increase a business' visibility, participate in community events, speak at engagements and get involved in charitable activities. These events can also generate special sections in the newspaper.

The article features Jon Crumiller, a management consultant from Princeton, New Jersey and a collector of chess sets.

The article profiles Roger Phillips, a fine tool collector, from La Jolla, California.

This article features antique collector Barry Mazzoni, who works as an ultrasound technician at a small medical clinic in Fort Charlotte, Florida.

The article profiles Kermit Weeks, U.S. collector who has passion for airplanes.

Discusses key issues concerning important requirements for the construction of affordable steeples for church buildings in the U.S. Use of modern building materials; Employment of advanced construction techniques; Implications on architectural design and church buildings.

Looks on how stained glass windows and high-technology decorative windows add beauty to churches in the U.S. Stained glass works of John LaFarge and Louis C. Tiffany in 1870s; Restoration of stained glass windows at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland, Ohio; Use in church of Krinkglass, a translucent, fiberglass-reinforced copolymer products.

Reports on the creative ways in making more room in churches in the United States. Expansion program by the Prince of Peace Lutheran church in Chicago; Introduction of Versipanel; Statements from Versipanel president Lee Stevenson.

Offers advice to church leaders on selling a church building. Questions and opinions raised about how to sell the church; Suggestions from pastors and professionals; Importance of getting the sellers together; Examination of the church market.

Offers advice on how American churches can win the confidence of lenders and givers. Reasons why people give less money; Church financial management; Tips to become a money-wise church.

Gives advice on how to produce quality church videos. Details on the video editing process; Digital video equipment and supplies; Suggestions for video editing.

Highlights inexpensive ways of getting news about one's church into the media. Potential for attracting new members through increased public recognition; Comparison of the benefits of pain and unpaid advertising; Creation of a flier on church programs using computers; Articles that gain the interest of magazine editors; Public relations with people in the community.

The article focuses on concrete arrows in land surveying across the U.S. Topics discussed include the concrete arrow which looks like a marker on steroid, the night flying experiments of experienced air mail pilot Frank R. Yager, and the existence of radio and radar technologies which have caused the end of the era of concrete arrows in surveying.

The article provides information on mechanical handling techniques and technologies used in manufacturing recycling facilities (MRFs). Cranes are used in picking, lifting, putting, and sorting things in MRFs. Buffalo Turbine LLC's Monsoon line of dust suppression equipment has gyratory atomizing nozzle that produces odor neutralizers for odor control. Magnets from Dings Co. Magnetic Group produces magnets that separate aluminum from other nonferrous metals from nonmagnetics.

The article discusses the collaboration of fleet managers and vendors they do business in providing skilled craftsmanship to meet customer demands in the U.S. It states that fleet managers see the importance of keeping the fleet work efficiently and economically but should also be maintained. It mentions that front loaders are used for collection of commercial containers but can also be used in the waste disposal effort by using it for waste collection from business and industry.

Presents suggestions to salesmen for dealing with customer complaints and for transforming ill feelings into customer loyalty. Encouragement of feedback from customer; Determination of the validity of the complaint; Consideration of the source of the complaint; Immediate resolution of complaints; Observation and reporting of results.

Gives advice on how to increase sales with the use of own newsletter. Goal setting; Careful selection of audience; Provision of advice and information; Newsletter's simplicity; Publisher's involvement with the newsletter; Evaluation of the newsletter; Need for quantifiable benefits from the newsletter.

Presents a method to getting sales appointments. Approach to building productive relationships; Identification of buyer; Importance of gathering market information; Writing to introduce salesman, company and product; Direct contact; Prospect evaluation; Confirmation of appointment by telephone and by writing; Follow-up of prospects.

Stresses the critical roles of self-image in establishing credibility, professionalism, rapport with client, confidence and level of success. Tips in having a first impression; Guidelines to follow in protecting extension of appearance; Importance of communication skills; Promotional tools in creating and maintaining a confident image.

Gives suggestions for dealing with customer complaints and for transforming ill feelings in customer loyalty. How to determine if the complaint is justified; Importance of considering the source of the complaint.

Looks at the views of the author as they relate to effective ways to getting sales appointments. What is the key to successful sales in an economic environment; In-depth look at a number of steps pertaining to making sales.

The article discusses fishing boat conservation and restoration. It states that the fishing boat "Western Flyer" which was once chartered by American novelist John Steinbeck for a trip reportedly sank in the Swinomish Channel, Washington in 2012. Topics include the planned restoration of the boat, the history of the boat, and the National Steinbeck Center, California.