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Scrooge, Vision And You: Cultivating Spirituality In The Workplace

Levi Ben-Shmuel | Posted 02.22.2012

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Levi Ben-Shmuel

It isn't easy keeping an open heart in the face of greed and arrogance in an environment that does not support and respect you, but holding on to a wider vision of life can be transformative and healing.

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PHOTOS: We Wish You A Scary Christmas, 'A Christmas Carol' Revamped

Posted 12.21.2011

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At some point in its history, Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' stopped being just a book and became a Christmas experience, a force of its own, br...

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Does A Christmas Carol Really Need to be Rescued?

Lev Raphael | Posted 02.15.2012

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Lev Raphael

I bet you never realized A Christmas Carol was in danger, did you? And it's not from people supposedly trying to take "Christ" out of Christmas.

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A Modern-Day Christmas Carol

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 02.12.2012

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Dr. Judith Rich

The story of A Christmas Carol is about what greed can do to the human soul and prices we all pay as a result. The greed that motivated Dickens' tale still permeates the collective consciousness today.

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A Season of Giving? Apparently Not.

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 01.31.2012

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Vicki B. Escarra

The economic hardships of a nation are felt most by its people. It baffles me not only that some people cannot grasp that reality, but that they so quickly demonize people who are suffering due to economic circumstances beyond their control.

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5 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays

Steven Crandell | Posted 11.17.2011

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Steven Crandell

Counting your blessings is a traditional way to appreciate your life while you're living it. With the holidays upon us, here are some ideas I use to help me do just that.

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An Ebenezer Scrooge Christmas?

Preeti Vissa | Posted 05.25.2011

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Preeti Vissa

With far too little is being done to help the millions of Americans who have had their homes foreclosed this year, it seems like an Ebenezer Scrooge Christmas. But it doesn't have to be this way.

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A(nother) Christmas Carol (VIDEO)

Carol Hartsell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carol Hartsell

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They Belong in Every Home: The Ten Best Holiday Movies by Farr

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Farr

The values and emotions imparted in these timeless films are sure to stoke the spirit of "Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men" (and women). Happy viewing!

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Profiles in Courage! Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge! Won't Lay Off Bob Cratchit! Tiny Tim Guaranteed Gruel for Twelve More Months!

Frank Dwyer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Frank Dwyer

Democrats are like echinacea...

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Friday Talking Points [147] -- Democrats Fighting The Good Fight

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I thought that was a pretty good week for Democrats. Maybe it's just the subject matter I've been tackling t...

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A Grouch's Guide to Un-Christmas Books

Laurence Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laurence Hughes

An un-Christmas book takes place at Christmastime, but its tone, story and subject matter have nothing to do with the season. It provides perfect cover when the Noël nags accuse you of being a holiday poop.

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Ethics in Politics

Jonathan Richards | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Richards

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"A Christmas Carol in Zimbabwe"

Michealene Cristini Risley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michealene Cristini Risley

My husband and I have been reading the classic "A Christmas Carol" to our children.The book represents our countdown to Christmas. I can't help but get sidetracked in my mind to the situation in Zimbabwe.

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