Monthly Archives: August 2012

Is the Orem City Council using the Overton Window technique against the citizens to raise taxes?

I have to admit that I am quite gullible when it comes to politicians. I was pleased to see such a good attendance at the Orem City council meeting on Tuesday night where it was going to be decided if … Continue reading

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Spelling ministries and elementary:

I have a hard time on these two words and so today here are some ideas that may help both of us to remember their spelling. Ministries Mini-s-tries I think of many little attempts (MINI-s-TRIES) of teaching Gods word. El-Em-Ent-Ary … Continue reading

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Beyond Twilight Panel:

This is list of books that came from a panel I attended at Conduit, a great SF/F convention in Salt Lake City Utah. It presents a list of recommended books for those who may have enjoyed the Twilight Series or … Continue reading

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Preparing kids for the School year

As children are returning to school I thought I’d provide a list of links that provide suggestions to parents on how to get their kids ready for their first day. http://www.parentfurther.com/parenting/school-success/preparing-kids http://parenting.kaboose.com/education-and-learning/back-to-school-countdown.html http://www.parents.com/kids/education/kindergarten/prepare-your-child-for-school/ http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2007/06/preparing-children-for-school.html http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-can-i-prepare-my-child-for-kindergarten_67245.bc http://www.nwherald.com/2012/08/10/preparation-key-to-managing-back-to-school-routine/ar9gquo/ http://www.local10.com/news/Teacher-offers-tips-to-prepare-your-kids-for-back-to-school/-/1717324/16090530/-/ln1mjp/-/index.html http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/aug/12/panewso1-schools-prepare-to-meet-new-academic-stan-ar-461650/ Please feel … Continue reading

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Building a positive reputation:

I hope today’s theme can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals or family home evenings. I discuss the topic of building a positive reputation. This could be a lesson that can be used in multiple ways and might … Continue reading

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Collecting stories of our founding fathers

I am in the process of collecting stories about our founding fathers and there are several that I have not heard of much or are new two me. Here are some of my findings. I invite others to share links … Continue reading

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Difference between Horizontal and Vertical

Horizontal: is lying flat like the skyline of the horizon is how I remember this. Vertical is like up and down. I use the visual image of a V being a funnel where you pour something at the top and … Continue reading

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Visit to a sound studio at PBS radio station KPCW in Park City

Well I finally was able to see the inside of a radio station and it was very informative. The purpose of my visit is Dave Ballack and his wife Cathy has produced a pilot called Story Mine. They are collecting … Continue reading

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Items for a 72 Hour Emergency Kit

With all the terrible weather storms and other catastrophes I thought it would be good to provide some use links to 72 hour emergency kits. http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit/ http://72hours.org/build_kit.html http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=537b218c37752210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&currPage=e507d7aada352210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD http://babyparenting.about.com/od/safety/tp/firstaid.htm http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/ http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/survkit.htm http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-kits/FA00067/ http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/03/roadside-emergency-kit-what-to-carry-with-you/index.htm A couple of suggestions: 1. If … Continue reading

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Developing an allergy against sin

I hope this lesson will be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evening study. Today’s theme is developing an allergy against sin. This lesson may be more successful if you have smart phones that can video … Continue reading

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