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Click here for full storyResearch has shown that trailers issued to Katrina victims by FEMA contained formaldehyde fumes up to five times the safe level. As a result many children who lived in these trailers for extended periods of time have developed respitory problems, including asthma. Doctors fear that many children will also develop cancer later in life.FEMA knew about this potential danger

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This just in -Court: Texas had no right to take polygamists' kidsLet there be no confusion, I am LDS not FLDS. I do not support polygamy nor do I support underage marriages or even arranged marriages. I don't condone any crimes that occur within the FLDS compound. Not one bit.But I also don't support breaking laws and robbing someone of their privacy rights. I was absolutely DISGUSTED when I

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My wife and I have wanted to turn off the boob tube for some time now. We notice a more peaceful and pleasant atmosphere in our home when the television is put on vacation. But unfortunately I am an addict and need my sitcoms like a druggie needs his heroine.Even as a television junkie I can't help but notice the disgusting and perverted shows that have found their way to prime time. A few

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Friends, after a long absence from the blogosphere I have returned. Our little family has been busy with the challenges of preparing for the upcoming arrival of our new baby daughter in August. It hasn't been easy on my bride and to make matters worse my work in undergoing many changes that have also required much of my time.But alas, I'm back.I do not have much to say besides I am amazed that

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It's a pretty clear -Michigan and Florida violated national democratic convention rules by moving their primary dates up. The DNC voted to take away their delegates for this violation. As a result of this violation and the stripping away of delegates Barack Obama did not campaign in these states. With Hillary Clinton the only viable candidate in those primaries she won easily.But now that Clinton

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Please read my second post over at The Waters of Mormon.I have been wanting to write about this experience for a long time and a break in school work has given me the chance!A Lesson in Diversity

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This just in...Romney endorses McCainTwo thoughts come to mind.1. Romney is showing class and desire to put the welfare of his party above himself. Huckabee is a joke and is willing to prevent that unification of the party because of his selfish desires to have more delegates than Romney.2. My gosh is John McCain looking older and older! I don't think he'll make it through his first term.

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I have received an invitation to begin posting on "Waters of Mormon." I am very grateful that they are willing to look past my boring commentary and horrible grammar to allow me an opportunity to contribute.Below is a link to my first post:Righteousness and the War on Terror

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After preparing my things for Church this evening I hopped unto news.yahoo.com to get my secular fill before drifting off to bed. Once I scrolled past the political news of the day I was greeted with this interesting headline -Gay Mormons seek meeting with new leaderA group known as Affirmation that consists of 2,000 gay and lesbian members of the Church has requested a meeting with the First

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Yesterday Mitt Romney formally stepped away from his run for the presidency. After less than stellar results from Super Tuesday's primaries Romney announced to CPAC he was "standing aside" in an effort to help the Republican party unite and prevent Clinton or Obama from winning the National Election."I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing

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There is one belief among many mainstream Christian churches that is impossible for me to accept. That belief is that someone has to accept Jesus Christ in this life in order to be saved. The manner in which someone accepts Christ is contested among the many denominations but I think it is safe to say whatever that manner is, it must be done in mortality.To the average Christian this appears to

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My mother called me around 10pm CST last night to let me know that our Prophet has passed away. A very surreal feeling came over me. Still this morning I am filled with sadness and a hint of disbelief.I know that President Hinckley has joined his wife and is now happier than any of us mortals could possibly imagine. I also know that President Monson, who will be sustained as President of the

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My school semester just started, and as a result I wont be posting as much as I'd like.This is the first time in my young life that I have stayed up to date on the primaries for the presidential nominees. At first, I found it very fascinating. Now I am just sickened by it and considering giving up on our political system.Here are my observations -1. The key to winning the primaries is gaining

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America, please don't do it.Please don't nominate Hillary Clinton creating the possibility of the Bush/Clinton Era being extended another 4 years.Please don't nominate someone so fake, so cardboard and insincere.Please don't nominate the wife of a former President who did not respond to the several terrorist attacks on this country that foreshadowed 9/11. A former President that was immoral

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This past Sunday I taught a lesson on the Godhead. I began my lesson by discussing the LDS belief that God has revealed truth in the scriptures through his Prophets and Apostles. In contrast, I compared this method to the council of Nicaea which led to the Nicaean Creed, one of the foundational creeds of the Trinity.I highlighted this contrast by stating God does not present His truth to be voted

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During my study of the Book of Mormon this year I have decided to research any passages or subjects that raise historical questions in my mind. As I do I will post my findings. Most of this information will be regurgitated from various LDS blogs and apologetic websites that I will try my best to source accurately.This past week as I have read the Book of Mormon by myself and with my family I have

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After the Iowa results came in I wanted to post my thoughts on Barack Obama's victory. Before I do this I want to explain why I support Barack Obama.I consider myself an indepedent. While I believe that political parties are a necessary evil, I cannot morally align myself with either party because my political views don't fit in a small labled box.I am strongly pro-life. I believe that abortion

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Recently, I watched the film "The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided," part 3 in a series of films based on the popular historical fiction novels by Gerald Lund, a Seventy in the Church. After the movie I discussed with some friends certain elements of the movie that did not represent LDS standards.This movie is rated PG and there isn't much to be ashamed of. There is a lot of cigar smoking

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I have had this particular experience on my mind for several days and have felt impressed to share it.I started blogging immediately after my mission. I found blogging to be a small substitute for the daily activities of my mission. It gave me a chance to share my testimony every day (even if it was only to myself depending on my blog's number of visitors).I began searching for other LDS blogs

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by DrewMany things I have doubted in lifeBut something I have never questionedThrough this world's challenges and strifeIt has been my common reflectionThat inside each man and womanBurns a fire of heaven's greatnessA divinty that is always yearningTo display its undying witnessIt can consume our outer personThat is only if we let itWe can hide it in the depthsOf our soul and forget itWe can let

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Recently I was prompted to begin blogging again after reading Elder M. Russell Ballard's recent words at a BYU Hawaii commencement address:"May I ask you to join the conversation by participating on the Internet, particularly the new media to share the gospel and explain in simple clear terms the message of the Restoration. Most of you already know that if you have acces to the internet you can

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