Facebook Snooping Lands Mom in CourtApril 16, 2010 Little Rock, Ark. -- Denise New says she was just keeping tabs on her 16-year-old son, Lane, when she read his Facebook page. Lane took offense, however, and has charged his mom with harassment. The case goes to court next month. New... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Americans Fuzzy About Easter’s MeaningApril 1, 2010 Ventura, Calif.—According to a new poll out for Holy Week, a minority of Americans knows what’s actually being celebrated on Easter. Although 67 percent of respondents link the holiday to a religious occasion, only 42 percent say it... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Productivity Effects of March Madness, Social Networking DebatedMarch 19, 2010 Indianapolis — As the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament begins this week, so, too, does the annual debate about its effects on the workplace. Almost half (45 percent) of all Americans fill out a tournament bracket, and office pools will... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Campus Atheists Conduct Controversial ExchangeMarch 5, 2010 San Antonio, Texas -- At its annual "Smut for Smut" event, the atheist organization at the University of Texas San Antonio handed out pornography this week to anyone who turned in Bibles and other religious materials. Atheist Agenda... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Woods Makes Public ApologyFebruary 22, 2010 Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. -- After three months of silence, golfer Tiger Woods made his first public appearance Friday to apologize for what he called “irresponsible and selfish” behavior. In a televised statement, Woods admitted he... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
The God We WorshipNeed to re-spark your worship? This session from Dwayne Moore's Pure Praise might be just the thing for your small group. You'll need a watch or clock with a second hand for this session. After everyone has arrived, get the group’s attention and... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, meeting plans
Missionaries Charged With Kidnapping Haitian ChildrenFebruary 5, 2010 Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- Ten Baptist missionaries, most from Idaho, were charged in Haiti with kidnapping children after the devastating earthquake. Group leader Laura Silsby admitted that the group hadn't obtained permission to... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines