Monthly Archives: April 2013
Plot-Storming from character:
This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The presenter was Paul Genesse. – … Continue reading
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Police and civilian procedures against terrorists’ attacks:
First of all, my condolences and best wishes to those who were hurt or killed in Boston from the terrorists attacks. The United States has been fighting against terrorists since Thomas Jefferson. Thinking upon this topic, I thought it might … Continue reading
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Seeking the one true expert:
I hope the following lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals, family counselors, and family home evenings. Today’s topic is the value of experts, in particular, the expert of God. Let’s say, you need to lay down … Continue reading
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Presentation on Utah’s version of Common Core:
Last night I attended the Alpine School District meeting hosted by the school administration to discuss the new education school system. The room was filled to capacity with over 200 people, I’m thinking. The first hour was filled with an … Continue reading
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Difference between To and Too:
Too: means something in excess and can also mean in addition with. Example: Do you think he speaks too loudly. You felt the joke is funny too? To can indicate direction Example: I gave the ball to her. To … Continue reading
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Book bomb in support of Dave & Mary Wolverton and their son:
I encourage everyone to check this out, most sincerely, Melva Gifford. Ben Wolverton, age 16, was in a tragic long-boarding accident on Wednesday the 4th, 2013. He suffers from severe brain trauma, a cracked skull, broken pelvis and tail bone, … Continue reading
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Quotes from Margaret Thatcher:
I am a big fan of Margaret Thatcher. I was sad to hear about her passing away today, but I feel she’s gone to a better place. From what I understand, there were three people that significantly contributed to restraining … Continue reading
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Teaching fire safety, dedicated to Pres. Monson
Today’s lesson is geared to help teach the concept of fire safety to young children. I hope this lesson can be of use to youth ministries, youth counselors, parents and grandparents. The challenge of this kind a lesson is to … Continue reading
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Common Core Testing Meeting
Common Core Testing Meeting Utah County 9/12 Meetup Group Added by Brian Halladay Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:00 PM Alpine School District Office Building 575 N 100 E American Fork, UT 84003 This is the common core meeting with the … Continue reading
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Speech suggestions:
I’m reading a speech book to help me improve my communication skills. And I learned a couple of interesting things. The book suggests that you use, for the most part, small words in your presentation so that your message … Continue reading
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