Daylight Savings Begins Today !!!

Yes, it is that time of the year again.

You know -- the old "Fall Back -- Spring Forward" thing.

This time we are "springing forward" and, thus, alas, losing an hour.

Sigh.

So, when exactly should a person reset all the clocks?

To answer that question and read a short article suggesting 'when', why, what else to do, and more about Daylight Savings time, HERE'S THE LINK

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Dog knows difference between Bath and Walk

This is a hoot.

This dog realllllly knows the difference in these words and his reactions prove it.

Even if you don't have a dog, you will surely smile at this this 35 seconds video.

HERE'S THE LINK

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The I'm a Believer Pin

The mother of a friend of DIT had a terrific idea.

What was it?

Well, she realized that many folks would like to share their faith but sometimes are hesitant or not sure how to start the discussion.

Then the idea hit her --

If she, or anyone, would be wearing a pin on their clothing that would spark curiosity about it, this could be the open door --

And so the I'm a Believer pin was conceived.

Her son helped her with the design of the pin and with the making of the web page which tells more about this beautiful pin and how you can get one for yourself, should you so choose, and I hope you will. 

So, for further information about this beautiful conversation-starter pin HERE'S THE LINK

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A really unusual musical instrument

Some readers of DIT are probably old enough to remember seeing round discs with holes or punched out areas in them 

which produced music as they turned.

Others probably remember player pianos which also played automatically with a cylinder that was 'programmed' with the music.

But, the instrument we will be viewing today has both of these beat.

What is it?

Well, it is hard to describe so let's just watch and listen to a 4 minute 31 sec. video of it in action.

HERE"S THE LINK

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Is Genesis 1 - 11 Real History?

Frequently we hear folks say that 
Genesis 1-11 is not true history but that it came 'after the fact' and is a variation of 'histories' and 'stories' of other cultures that existed at or before the time of the writing of those Genesis chapters.

But, is that true?

Did Genesis build upon the stories of other cultures?

Or, was it the other way around and other cultures built upon or rehashed memories of the original Genesis account.

This is an important question and one which has a big place in the formation of a person's worldview. 

We found an article which provides insight into this important question.

 HERE'S THE LINK

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Hydroplate Theory

When thinking about the Great Flood of Noah, it is logical to ask

Where did all the water come from?

And how did this happen?

A 6 minute video on the web proposes one theory of where and how.

I think you will find it very interesting.

At the end of the video is information about a book describing this theory in more detail plus other related information.

But Good news.  You can ignore the information about the phone number and address. --

Because, you can actually read the book on line (or download it) for free from the same place where you will be viewing this video.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Reallllly tiny 'Apartments'

From time to time we have posted DIT's about small houses, small apartments, and other similar small things.

But the 'Small' apartment being depicted today so far 'takes the cake'.

Talk about small !!!

And expensive !!!

They call these 'apartments' but  ...

Well, you will just have to see this to believe it.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Religion in Scandinavia

Feb 22, 13, we posted a DIT listing 10 reasons kids leave the Church.

That referenced the Youth in the USA. 

If you have not yet read that article HERE'S THE LINK.

If this trend continues, it is highly likely that even more dire things will happen.

What dire things? you ask.

Well, a recent article in The Christian Index, a newspaper in Georgia USA, tells of a similar but much worse situation in Scandinavia.

It is similar in that it speaks of folks leaving the Church.

But it is worse in that it is not only the youth who are leaving.

And, It is also worse in that it shows the ultimate consequences of departing from Christian faith and beliefs.

This is a very important article.  

Alas, however, one has to subscribe to the online newspaper and pay to read it.

And knowing that you don't want to do that, 

a Sunday School teacher in Georgia who gets the paper from the Church he attends (they have a stack of the papers in the foyer for folks to pick up and read), 

summarized the article and presented the summary to his Sunday School Class.

He gave us a copy of his summary.  

To read the summary, HERE'S THE LINK

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Those Big Heads at Sports Events

Unless you have been living on Mars, you are surely aware of this strange thing that has been happening at college basketball games.

What strange thing?

Specifically, I am speaking of the Big Heads that fans are waving in the stands.

They are becoming more and more numerous.

And you are likely wondering --

What is this all about?

How did it get started?

And why?

Well, to answer those questions and more, you will find this article interesting.

Who would have thought?

HERE'S THE LINK

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Hero teen passes ball to player with disability - on other team

This is the month of March.

And that means it is time for March Madness in Basketball.

All over the USA teams are winding up their seasons and looking forward to playing in the championship brackets.

Of course, Not all teams will end up as The Champion.

But players and coaches on the teams often behave like Champions.

This short video of 2 minutes 39 seconds is a heartwarming example of such Champions in their actions.

HERE'S THE LINK

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A touching video

Recently a video was posted on Facebook that is amazing and heart warming.

Describing it is difficult.

But, it is really worth watching.

So without further ado, 

to watch this 2 minute 48 second video, 

HERE'S THE LINK.

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101 year old woman, 82 year old car

If you have been watching the news lately you have probably been surprised and amazed at the number of 'old' folks in their 100s.

For example, a 100+ year old man from India has finally retired from marathon racing.  

Well, I should hope so.

And a friend of DIT told us that the mother of one of his friends is over 100 years old.

And on and on these amazing accounts are told.

So, with that by way of background, today's DIT is about a 101 year old woman who is still driving her 82 year old car.

Wow.

Don't believe it?

Then, watch this 2 min 49 sec video. HERE'S THE LINK

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Protect your laptop from airport scams

We have some friends who are soon taking an Airplane trip.

Not sure if they are taking a laptop or not.

But, just in case they, or you, are planning to travel with a carry on briefcase, laptop bag, or other item you don't want to lose,

You will want to see this 2 min 55 sec video.

What is it?

Well, it details how your briefcase or laptop or whatever can easily get stolen and you will not be aware until too late to complain or find it.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Is the Appendix really a useless structure?

You have probably been repeatedly told that the appendix is useless and has no function today.

With that said, Surgeons are happy and eager to remove it at a drop of a hat, so to speak.

But, guess what.

What?

Well, recent studies are showing that the appendix is not useless.

Indeed it does has a purpose.

And it should not be removed willy nilly.

Of course, if it is infected and inflamed and about to burst, well, then, yes, removal should be done.

But, to just remove it as a 'preventative measure' when operating in the abdomen for other purposes -- well, maybe this should be a 'not so fast' idea.

Want to know more about this?

Thought you did.

So, HERE'S THE LINK

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Is there PROOF that Jesus rose from the dead?

This is perhaps one of, if not the, most important question asked today.

It is asked by both skeptics and earnest seekers alike.

So, what about it?

Is there proof?

This article will answer that question.  

HERE'S THE LINK

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Flag raising on Iwo Jima

The iconic picture of the Flag raising is still copyrighted so we are not posting it here

but you will see it on the click through link.

The flag raising event pictured here, however, is of the small flag that was carried ashore by the 2nd Battalion of the 28the Marines 5th Division on Feb 23, 1945.

The iconic picture was of the later flag raising on the same date.

Why are we mentioning this and Iwo Jima?

Because today is the anniversary of that event which occurred 68 years ago.

To most folks today this is an event that is either unknown or fast becoming shrouded in the distant past.

So, we wanted to remind you of this event and the battle and the sacrifices which were involved.

To read more about this and to see additional pictures -- HERE'S THE LINK

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Top 10 Reasons kids leave Church

We have discussed this previously with articles and book reviews from AIG and others.

Recently a friend of DIT found this link on a blog and told us about it.

It expands upon what we have previously mentioned.

Obviously the problem is not going away.

You will find this sad and thought provoking.

It is a true "Houston, we have a problem" situation

HERE'S THE LINK

Note: if that link loads slowly, as was the case with our computer, then you can read  the article without all the beautiful pictures and backgrounds AT THIS LINK

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Window cleaning the world's tallest building

How are you with heights?

The link today will either amaze and thrill you OR

you will keep holding on to something as you view the scary window cleaning.

What is so unusual about cleaning windows? you ask.

Well, check out the windows on the world's tallest building.

The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, is located in Dubai, and was completed in 2010.

It is 2,722 feet tall, has 163 floors and 24,348 windows. 

It takes 36 window washers 3 months to wash it before starting over in a never ending process.

Get out your squegee, strap on your safety harness (and a parachute if you have one), and check out this 4 minutes 20 seconds video.   HERE'S THE LINK

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