Tax competition among states and jurisdictions has already been examined many times in the economic literature. However, the main scope of the research was focused on a tax rates competition in income taxes and its consequences in bringing direct investments. This scripture/commentary tries to analyze various instruments and beneficiaries of the tax system competition and provide a general over...

BACKGROUND Obesity is a critical social and health issue, adversely impacting life expectancy, quality of life, and mental health. Minorities are disproportionately impacted by obesity with African Americans experiencing the highest prevalence among minority groups. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine if a lifestyle program that integrated chair exercises, nutrition and educational...

Rosman "Errol" Carrim (M.Div.) is a professor at the Caribbean Nazarene Theological College, Upper Santa Cruz, Trinidad. This paper was presented to the Caribbean Evangelical Theological Association conference in Montego Bay, March 1997. Tn order for us to clearly perceive the .I.challenge of teaching Scripture in a pluralistic age, I believe we must understand what we mean by pluralistic, or p...

Abstract Ignatius of Antioch makes very little reference to specific texts from the Scriptures Israel. This has been interpreted as evidence interest in Scripture, which, turn used plot on a parting ways trajectory. The for this interpretation is weak. refers Scripture way that comparable some Pauline letters. Furthermore, his statements about and use suggest he differs hermeneutical assumption...

This article considers the critical roles of preaching in addressing environmental crises by way engaging with Paul Ballard’s work as a particular practical theological methodology, namely use Scripture. methodological consideration is followed highlighting Earth Bible Team, which compliments work. Both works are used an example homiletical practice well learning exercise, demonstrating how Scr...