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Sources of free eBooks

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Home http://www.smashwords.com/books/category/1/newest/0/free/any http://www.free-ebooks.net/ http://www.gutenberg.org/ http://manybooks.net/ http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/20-best-websites-to-download-free-e-books/ http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2245146011 http://www.bookdepository.com/free 800 Free eBooks for iPad, Kindle & Other Devices http://www.bradycenter.org/legalaction/reports/15years?s=1&gclid=CKPet7n_i7ICFaRdtgodrikAkQ http://www.thereadingroom.com/login?gclid=CJ2RiMv_i7ICFaReTAod0BgAjw Planet eBook

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Achieving Goals is like many forms of heat

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Today’s topic is achieving goals and comparing them to different forms of heat. I hope today’s object lesson is of use to youth ministries, home devotionals and family home evenings. Prior to the lesson, go about the house and look … Continue reading →

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The hazards of spelling phonetically with an accent

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Here are a few examples of how spelling phonetically can bite you in the butt when you have an accent. Like various people from around the united states, southern utahans have their unique accent. And since I have a hard … Continue reading →

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Spelling Holidays and bargain

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Well here are two words I keep spelling wrong so they will be on today’s blog: People ALways like COld beer during the HOLidays. BarGAIN is when both sides can GAIN on an agreement. Please feel free to share additional … Continue reading →

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Passive voice Sites

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Well I still have a hard time with passive voice. Many authors do. Today’s creativity blog is dedicated to a bunch of links of on the topic. Enjoy: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/passive-voice/ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/passive.htm http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/recognizing-passive-voice/ http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest68635-537764-passive-voice/ http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive http://grammar.about.com/od/pq/g/pasvoiceterm.htm http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-voice.htm http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/passive-voice.aspx It’s a piece … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend – My camping checklist

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Well since I do a weekly blog on makings lists here is one on camping and what better time to go than the hottest time of the year. Okay fellow campers, what have I forgotten? _alarm clock (portable) _auction items … Continue reading →

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Persuasion is like the wind

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

I hope today’s object lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. The topic is gentle persuasion is like the wind. Think of various times you have been outside and in the wind. Some … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

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:

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

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:

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

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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