"A wonderful future is ahead. Just be channels of My Peace and Love. Be used by Me."-- GOD
Ephesians 6:1 (1) Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Ephesians 6:4 (4) And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
The context obviously addresses children and parents. Paul makes it clear that children have a responsibility before God and that keeping the commandment has definite benefits for them to anticipate receiving. This is in agreement with Deuteronomy 4:39-40. One of the benefits he mentions is the prospect of long life, which also contains an implication of prosperity. Not the least of the additional benefits is the gradual development of understanding and wisdom garnered from the parents, which themselves help to produce long life and prosperity. Thus, in an overall sense, he is reminding children that obedience to truth has its rewards. Is there an age at which or a circumstance under which the child's responsibility to honor his parents undergoes a change? The answer is both "Yes" and "No," which is why Paul qualifies his charge to children. His qualification is contained within the phrase "in the Lord." It connotes what is within the boundaries of the Lord's way. In all cases, the responsibility to honor one's parents diminishes when a child marries, and his first attention must be given to the spouse. Cleaving to the spouse trumps the honoring of parents. Paul qualifies this a step further by implying that, if the parents demand submission beyond the bounds of Christian conduct, that is, not "in the Lord"—such as commanding a child to give up the Sabbath, lie in their behalf, steal for them, or bow down to an idol—in such cases the child's choice should be to submit to Christ rather than to his parents. Submitting to God's commands trumps submitting to parent's commands that are beyond what God commands us to do in order to stay "in the Lord."
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incommodious in-kuh-MOH-dee-uhs , adjective; 1. Inconvenient, as not affording sufficient space or room; uncomfortable
Quotes: Some poets have seen death's offer in many forms and accepted the outcome but ignored incommodious invitations. -- Lesley Choyce, Dance the Rocks Ashore After dragging petticoats and skirts, even shortened ones, over many miles of prairie, I should find trousers much less incommodious . -- Sandra Dallas, The Diary of Mattie Spenser
Origin: Incommodious begins in the Latin commodus , "convenient." *************************
CONFUCIOUS QUOTE: I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
THINGS TO PONDER: Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Berthold Auerbach
You might be a REDNECK if... ...Winn-Dixie catered your wedding.
You might be a REDNECK if... ...you use the term 'over yonder' more than once a month.
“Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.†- Author Unknown *****************************
Removing Newspaper Ink Off Clothes By Heloise
Q: Please tell me how to get newspaper ink off clothes. I used to help my daughter with a paper route, and ruined some sweatshirts.
A: Newspaper ink can be tricky to remove — I know because I read a lot of newspapers! Here's my method: Turn the garment inside out, and squirt some dishwashing detergent that's formulated to cut grease onto the back of the stained area and work it in with your fingers. Let this set for five minutes; scrub the back with an old toothbrush. Then, wash it in the hottest water safe for the clothes; don't put into the dryer until the stain is gone. It may take a few tries.
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Lemon Thyme Chicken Crunch
Bone-in chicken breasts are rolled in an herb-seasoned crumb mixture to make a savory dish that's served wth a creamy lemony gravy.
Serves: 4 Prep. time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 60
1 can Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves or dried basil leaves, crushed 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. paprika 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (about 2 pounds) Vegetable cooking spray
Stir the soup, water, lemon juice and thyme in a 2-quart saucepan. Remove 1/2 cup soup mixture and place in a medium bowl. Stir the bread crumbs and paprika on a plate. Dip the chicken into the 1/2 cup soup mixture and coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place the chicken onto a baking sheet. Spray the chicken with the cooking spray. Bake at 375°F. for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through. Heat the remaining soup mixture over medium heat until it's heated through and serve with the chicken.
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Upside-down cake? Try this German chocolate version with a baked coconut and nut topping. No frosting is needed.
PREP TIME: 25 Min TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 10 Min SERVINGS 8
INGREDIENTS
Topping 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Cake 2 oz sweet baking chocolate 1/4 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal self-rising flour 1/2 cup milk
1Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 9-inch round cake pan, mix topping ingredients. Spread evenly in pan. 2In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and 1/4 cup water on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend. 3In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in 3/4 cup of the flour and the milk. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour; beat well. Stir in chocolate mixture until blended. Pour batter over topping in pan. 4Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over cake in pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve warm or cool.
Expert Tips A scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream partners well with this cake. ************************* Luscious Mandarin Orange Cake
It’s cool, it’s creamy, it’s moist and it’s easy to have on hand because it stores in the fridge. There’s no denying the popularity of this orange-flavored cake with the creamy pineapple frosting.
PREP TIME 10 Min TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 50 Min SERVINGS 20
INGREDIENTS
1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, undrained 4 eggs 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired 1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan, or lightly spray. 2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, walnuts, orange segments, and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. 3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 4 To make pineapple frosting, stir together pineapple, dry pudding mix and orange peel. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread on cake. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
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CUBA'S STRAWBERRY CAKE
1 box white cake mix 4 tbsp. cake flour or plain 1 box strawberry Jello (sm.) 4 eggs 1/2 c. cold water 1/2 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl blend eggs, oil, and water. Add strawberries and then dry ingredients. Blend well. Bake at 350 degrees in layer pans (greased and floured) 30 to 40 minutes.
FILLING FOR STRAWBERRY CAKE: 1 box confectioners' sugar 1 stick butter (room temperature) 1/2 c. strawberries
Cream sugar and butter together, then add strawberries. Spread over cool cake and store in cool area.
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PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients 12 honey (maid grahams finely crushed) 6 tbsp margarine (melted) 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp sugar (divided) 32 oz neufchatel cheese (philadelphia neufchatel cheese softened) 1/2 cup strawberry preserves 2 cup strawberries (fresh, chopped) 8 oz cool whip (tub cool whip lite whipped topping thawed)
Method 1 Mix graham crumbs, margarine and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 2 Beat Neufchatel and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add preserves; mix well. Place strawberries and remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar in small bowl; mash with fork. Stir strawberry mixture and COOL WHIP into cheese mixture. Spoon over crust; cover. 3 Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Store in refrigerator.
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Table Manners A man and woman were having dinner in a fine restaurant. They were gazing lovingly at each other and holding hands. Their waitress, taking another order at a table a few steps away, suddenly noticed the man slowly sliding down his chair and under the table, but the woman acted unconcerned. The waitress watched as the man slid all the way down his chair and out of sight under the table. Still, the woman appeared calm and unruffled, apparently unaware her dining companion had disappeared. The waitress went over to the table and said to the woman, "Pardon me, ma'am, but I think your husband just slid under the table." The woman calmly looked up at her and said, "No, he didn't. He just walked in."
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For all those who think the Sun shines out of Jack's bottom end....
The basic facts are as follows. Layton and his wife Olivia Chow both sat on Toronto City Council for years before making the move to federal politics. While on City Council, they were making $100,000 a year. They used a fraudulent scheme to get into subsidized housing. What they did was register the house in the name of Chow's mother who was an unemployed immigrant. In this way, they lived for years in a taxpayer funded house while being paid $100,000 yearly from taxpayers. They only moved when a reporter exposed the story. The real irony is that Chow styled herself as an advocate for the homeless on City Council. It astounds me that the media never mention this. It was theft, pure and simple. Today, Layton and Chow earn $350,000 together as MPs. They each get a housing allowance for living in Ottawa although they live together. According to House of Commons records for 2010, they spent one million dollars last year on travel and perks. Because they're MP's there is no detail. When asked, Layton said that most of it was for travel back to Toronto to visit their constituents. That comes out to $20,000 a week for travel. Toronto is 300 miles from Ottawa. Again, it's theft, pure and simple. But speaking of simple, NDP loyalists see Jack and Olivia as the working man's friends. The simplistic media play up this image. Simplistic Canadians give Jack a free ride on trust. Now the other night during the big debate Jack had the nerve to say we don't need more jails because all the crooks are already in the Senate. I think we better make Jack a Senator! Cheers. Thanks to Saint Jack its costing millions for this election !!!! Think before you vote ...............
************************** TODAYS PET TIP:
A Fishy Solution To Itchy Skin
Healthy skin is important. It protects your pet from injury and infection, helps control body temperature, insulates your pet from temperature changes, and acts as a reservoir for important nutrients. But when your dog's skin is dry, some of these functions are not performed adequately. And dry skin can be very itchy, uncomfortable and annoying for your dog. Here's a great way to help keep your dog's skin healthy - salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which have many great health benefits. In addition to boosting the body's immune system and improving the cardiovascular and nervous systems, these fatty acids improve your dog's skin and coat. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are beneficial nutrients that are naturally founds in foods like fish and mussels. Most pet foods don't include these essential fatty acids, so adding a good salmon oil supplement to your dog's diet is a great way to help keep your dog healthy.
*************************** an was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business. When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife with which to share his fortune.
One evening at an investment meeting he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away.
'I may look like just an ordinary man,' he said to her, but in just a few years, my father will die, and I'll inherit $65 million.'
Impressed, the woman obtained his business card.
Three days later, she became his stepmother.
Women are so much better at financial planning than men.
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Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business. When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife with which to share his fortune.
One evening at an investment meeting he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away.
'I may look like just an ordinary man,' he said to her, but in just a few years, my father will die, and I'll inherit $65 million.'
Impressed, the woman obtained his business card.
Three days later, she became his stepmother.
Women are so much better at financial planning than men.
1. A wife gets naked and asks her hubby: "What turns you on more, my pretty face or my sexy body?"
Hubby looks her up and down and replies: "Your sense of humor!"
2. The wife came home early and found her husband in their bedroom making love to a very attractive young woman. And she was somewhat upset.
'You are a disrespectful pig!' she cried. 'How dare you do this to me -- a faithful wife, the mother of your children! I'm leaving you. I want a divorce right away!'
And the husband replied, 'Hang on just a minute love so at least I can tell you what happened.'
'Fine, go ahead,' she sobbed,' but they'll be the last words you'll say to me!'
And the husband began --
'Well, I was getting into the car to drive home, and this young lady here asked me for a lift. She looked so down and out and defenseless that I took pity on her and let her into the car. I noticed that she was very thin, not well dressed and very dirty. She told me that she hadn't eaten for three days. So, in my compassion, I brought her home and warmed up the enchiladas I made for you last night, the ones you wouldn't eat because you're afraid you'll put on weight. The poor thing devoured them in moments. Since she needed a good clean-up, I suggested a shower, and while she was doing that, I noticed her clothes were dirty and full of holes, so I threw them away. Then, as she needed clothes, I gave her the designer jeans that you have had for a few years, but don't wear because you say they are too tight. I also gave her the underwear that was your anniversary present, which you don't wear because I don't have good taste. I found the sexy blouse my sister gave you for Christmas that you don't wear just to annoy her, and I also donated those boots you bought at the expensive boutique and don't wear because someone at work has a pair the same.'
The husband took a quick breath and continued - 'She was so grateful for my understanding and help that as I walked her to the door, she turned to me with tears in her eyes and said, 'Please ... Do you have anything else that your wife doesn't use?'
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We would get our paycheck everyday, and all women would bleed to death... ****************************** Dear John, I'm sorry I broke off our engagement. I miss you terribly and regret my decision. Please take me back. Love, Mary
PS. Congratulations on winning the World Series of Poker Main Event.
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Dear John, I'm sorry I broke off our engagement. I miss you terribly and regret my decision. Please take me back. Love, Mary
PS. Congratulations on winning the World Series of Poker Main Event.
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A wife gets naked and asks her hubby: "What turns you on more, my pretty face or my sexy body?"
Hubby looks her up and down and replies: "Your sense of humor!"
Tags: Religion, Recipies, Jokes, Quotes, n Tidbits
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment … Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."1
King Duncan of Sermons.com shared how his pastor told about a young female soldier who wrote home to her parents about a young man she was attracted to. "Of course," she said, "since we are not allowed to wear makeup, he has no idea how I really look."
Oh?
It's incredible, at least in the Western world, how much value we place on physical beauty. But as we all know, outward beauty has little to do with the character of the person or whether they are real or not.
In the wonderful children's story, "The Velveteen Rabbit," by Margery Williams, the Rabbit asked the old Skin Horse the baffling question, "What is real?" To the stuffed rabbit, according to the boasting of the other toys, being real had something to do with being impressive and captivating.
But as the wise Skin Horse answered, "Real isn't how you are made. It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real, you don't mind being hurt."
"Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?"
"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."
Need I say more?
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to become real and beautiful on the inside, knowing that these are of great worth to you. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.â€
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premonish pri-MON-ish , verb; 1. To warn
Quotes: "That would be a terribly long story," Susanna premonished him, shaking her head. -- Basil Davenport, The Portable Roman Reader "If you have any design upon the heart of a bonny Scotch lassie, I would premonish you, when you address her, to remember and quote the words of Virgilius." -- Sir Walter Scott, Waverley, or 'Tis Sixty Years Since
Origin: Premonish originates in the 1500s, a combination of the English prefix pre- , "before," and admonish . ************************* THE MOM's SONG
Pain is a signal that the body is giving that something is out of alignment. It is not in and of itself “bad†– it just is. It is a message – a form of communication – and many times it is a great gift for it keeps us from doing something that would create great harm to the body (ie put our fingers in the flame and hold them there).
Our minds however like to tell us that pain is a bad thing – that it is to be judged and avoided and resisted and treated – and this resistance to our body’s attempt to communicate with us creates an environment of stress within the body – which creates more resistance – which results in more pain – which increases our resistance, which…
Well – you get the idea…..
Pain does not create suffering. All suffering comes from a resistance to what is – including a resistance to pain.
Sit with what I am saying – and if the mind is “yeah butting†what I am writing – sit with it some more…
If you are willing the following exercise will give you a taste for what I am writing about….
Take a few breathes and center yourself. Allow yourself to sink into your body and really feel what it feels like in this moment.
Don’t try to change anything – just notice what is there now.
Get in touch with the pain being experienced in this moment.
Don’t rate it or judge – just sit with it.
Watch it as you breath in and out. Say hello to it.
For just the time of this exercise stop trying to get rid of it – stop trying to change it in anyway.
Notice the pain’s ebb and flow as you breath in and out. Get curious about the pain and see if you can identify where it is centered.
You will notice as you work with this level of awareness that your body naturally begins to relax. Your shoulders will drop and the muscles in your legs will open and soften. You don’t have to do anything to make it happen – it will just occur naturally as you continue to sit quietly – with friendly curiosity – with the pain.
It is possible that as you continue to sit with the sensations in your body emotions will show up – or old stories – or judgements about yourself or the world. If this happens just watch them – again with curiosity – but DO NOT try to find meaning in them. They are “energy forms†that were trapped in your physical form – and as you rest and allow and let go of resistance you are in essence allowing this old gunk (that you don’t need anymore) to be released.
It is very important that you have no expectation when you do this work. Any expectation will creates it’s own stress environment and will hinder the process. Just relax and breath – say hello – open and allow – and watch with a friendly sense of curiosity.
One final note. It is possible that the emotions that come up while doing this work can be strong ones – and they can – at least momentarily – feel difficult to handle. Knowing that it is all just old stuff on it’s way out can go a long way towards easing this process (or even making it fun ) but if you are concerned or begin to experience something you don’t feel you can handle then working with a high vibrational energy worker who can hold the space for you can be really beneficial – especially when you first begin this work and don’t know what it feels like when the body begins to let go of the emotions and stories it has been holding.
Trust yourself – and the process – know that it is all good – and keep smiling.
************************* Tres Leches Cake with Crema de Coco
Indulge in a classic rich Hispanic dessert made with three forms of leche, or "milk."
PREP TIME 20 Min TOTAL TIME 3 Hr 45 Min SERVINGS 12
INGREDIENTS
Cake 4 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
Tres Leches Sauce 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/2 cup canned cream of coconut (not coconut milk) 3 tablespoons light rum or 1 tablespoon vanilla
Garnish 3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted 1 pound sliced strawberries 5 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening.
2 In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually beat in granulated sugar; beat on high speed about 5 minutes or until very thick and lemon colored. Beat in water and vanilla on low speed. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt, beating just until batter is smooth. Pour into pan.
3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 1 hour on wire rack.
4 Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together all Tres Leches Sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5 Poke top of cooled cake all over with toothpick or fork; slowly pour sauce over cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until most of the sauce is absorbed.
6 In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Serve cake topped with sweetened whipped cream, coconut, strawberries and kiwi fruit.
Expert Tips No 11x7 pan? Use a 9-inch square pan but check baking time 5 minutes earlier. ************************* Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Bake a classic dessert! Buttery rich and caramely pineapple take this yellow cake.
PREP TIME 15 Min TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 10 Min SERVINGS 9 INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter or margarine 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 9 slices pineapple in juice (from 14-oz can), drained 9 maraschino cherries without stems, if desired 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 egg
1Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter. Arrange pineapple slices over brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
2In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
3Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake a few minutes so brown sugar mixture can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Serve warm. Store cake loosely
Casseroles featuring meat, rice and vegetables are meal-in-one sensations super for weekday suppers.
PREP TIME 10 Min TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 20 Min SERVINGS 4
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1 3/4 cups Progresso beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle) 1/4 cup water 1 can (28 oz) stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chow mein noodles 1/4 cup cashew pieces, if desired Additional teriyaki sauce, if desired
1 Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble beef; sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. 2 In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix beef, rice, broth, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the water. Stir in vegetables. Cover baking dish with foil. 3 Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until noodles and cashews are golden brown.
Expert Tips Piping-hot egg rolls and dipping sauces from the deli along with a fruit salad complete this casserole supper.
Try any blend of Asian vegetables in this recipe. Instead of the cashews, you can use peanuts or almonds. ************************* Holiday Sweet Potato Cake
Try a southern specialty you'll find very similar to familiar moist and delicious carrot cake.
PREP TIME 30 Min TOTAL TIME 2 Hr 10 Min SERVINGS 2
INGREDIENTS
Cake 2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups shredded peeled sweet potato (1 large) 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
2 In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add sweet potato, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the eggs and pineapple with juice. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Pour into pans.
3 Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4 In medium bowl, beat all Cream Cheese Frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill layers and frost side and top of cake. Garnish edge with additional dried cranberries if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
Expert Tips When making ahead or freezing leftovers, tightly cover unfrosted or frosted cake and freeze up to 2 months. ************************* Boston Cream Pie
PREP TIME 35 Min TOTAL TIME 2 Hr 35 Min SERVINGS 8
INGREDIENTS
Cream Filling 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla
Cake Baking spray with flour to grease pan 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, room temperature 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg
Chocolate Icing 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 3 to 4 tablespoons water 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 Place an egg separator over a small bowl. Crack open 1 egg over the egg separator to seperate the yolk from the white; then separate the other egg. (Save the whites for another recipe.) In a small bowl, place the yolks. Beat the egg yolks with a fork or wire whisk until mixed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk; set aside. 2 In a 2-quart saucepan, stir 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon salt until mixed. Gradually stir egg mixture into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Press plastic wrap on surface of filling to prevent a tough layer from forming on top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set but no longer than 24 hours. While filling is chilling, continue with recipe. 3 Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray just the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with the baking spray. 4 In a large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, stopping frequently to scrape batter from side and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape bowl. Pour batter into the pan; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl, spread batter evenly in pan and smooth top of batter. 5 Bake about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a cooling rack 20 minutes, then remove onto cooling rack to finish cooling completely, about 1 hour. 6 In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and the chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in 1-cup glass measuring cup, microwave the water uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until hot. Remove chocolate mixture from heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 3 tablespoons hot water. Stir in additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is smooth and thin enough to spread. 7 To split cake horizontally in half, mark middle points around side of cake with toothpicks. Using toothpicks as a guide, cut through the cake with a long, sharp knife, using a back-and-forth motion. On a serving plate, place bottom layer with the cut side up. Spread filling over bottom layer. Top with top of cake, cut side down. 8 Spread glaze over top of cake, using a metal spatula or back of a spoon, letting some glaze drizzle down side of cake. Refrigerate uncovered until serving. Store any remaining cake covered in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips Using toothpicks as a guide, cut through the cake with a long, sharp knife, using a back-and-forth motion.
Most people don't realize that large pieces of coral, which have been painted brown and attached to the skull by common wood screws, can make a child look like a deer. –Jack Handey
A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it. Alfred Hitchcock
A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake. Alfred Hitchcock
Always make the audience suffer as much as possible. Alfred Hitchcock
Blondes make the best victims. They're like virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints. Alfred Hitchcock
Steven Wright "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."
Alfred Hitchcock "The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder."
Josh Billings "Every man has his follies - and often they are the most interesting thing he has got." ***************************
While she was visiting home recently, my sister nudged me and pointed to a line of new plants my mother had placed by the kitchen window. "Look," she whispered, "death row."
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General Gordon, the Confederate commander, used to tell the following story: He was sitting by the roadside one blazing hot day when a dilapidated soldier, his clothing in rags, a shoe lacking, his head bandaged, and his arm in a sling, passed him. He was soliloquizing in this manner:
"I love my country. I'd fight for my country. I'd starve and go thirsty for my country. I'd die for my country. But if ever this damn war is over I'll never love another country!"
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Working on Capitol Hill, my husband was under constant pressure. After one late-night session, he came home exhausted and went straight to bed. When I turned out the light, he sat up in a panic. "Is everything okay in the house?" he asked.
"Yes, honey," I answered. "I locked the doors and turned down the heat."
"That's good," he said, lying back down, his eyelids heavy. "What about the Senate?"
************************* One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the road- side eating grass.
Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate.
He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat grass."
"Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you," the lawyer said.
"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under that tree."
"Bring them along," the lawyer replied.
Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You come with us, also."
The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I also have a wife and SIX children with me!"
"Bring them all, as well," the lawyer answered.
They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as the limousine was.
Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind."
"Thank you for taking all of us with you."
The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it.
"You'll really love my place.
"The grass is almost a foot high"
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The wife of the profiteer discoursed largely on the luxuries of the new country estate.
"And, of course," she vouchsafed, "we have all the usual animals—horses, cows, sheep, pigs, hens, and so forth."
"Oh, hens!" the listener gushed. "Then you'll have fresh eggs."
"Really, I'm not sure. The hens can work, if they like, but of course in our position, it's quite unnecessary—er, perhaps not quite suitable, you know."
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"Healing for all physical, mental, and spiritual ills you can always find in being with Me." -- GOD
Left Behind at God's Last Trumpet Call
The Bible says: "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever."1
I was only a child at the time—about eight or nine—but it was so painful I've never forgotten it. It was the Christmas season and my parents took me and my older sister to a church (where we sometimes attended) for their annual Sunday School Christmas tree celebration. Every child there received a gift from the tree; that is, every child except me. I felt totally left out and very sad. Only one person noticed that I was left out and said anything to me. This kind man (I still remember his name), Mr. Norsworthy, cared and gave me a two-shilling coin which was a very valuable gift to me at that time.
Many of us remember, too, when we were kids and were not chosen to be on a team how badly we felt, and again when friends were invited to a party, and we weren't. As young adults most of us at one time or another felt rejected by someone of the opposite sex whom we had a crush on. At the time it was very painful. And what is more painful than, when married, being rejected by the one who promised to love us until death do we part. Feeling rejected or feeling left out can be devastating.
The day is coming when time, as we know it, will no longer be. This will be when Jesus Christ returns to earth, as he promised, to take all his true followers to be with him in Heaven forever. I don't know how to emphasize enough the need for making sure that you are ready for Christ's return. To be left behind at this time would be the most devastating experience known to mankind. As Jesus reminded us, "Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left."2
A final reminder from God's Word: "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever."1
As James Black wrote in his popular hymn, "When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there."
When God's last Trumpet Call sounds, will you be ready? What if it were today? If you are not absolutely sure that you would be ready, I urge you to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and receive God's forgiveness today.
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. - Isaiah 1:18 ************************* WORD FOR THE DAY:
wane • WAYN • verb 1 : to decrease in size, extent, or degree 2 : to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence
Examples: Jenna loved the movie at first, but her enthusiasm waned as the pace began to drag.
"Those foreclosure numbers aren't expected to wane anytime soon. RealtyTrac found that 2.9 million homes got foreclosure notices in 2010, with 20% more than that total expected to be in trouble this year." -- From an article in The Business Insider, March 19, 2011
*********************** THINGS TO PONDER: How does the Cheshire cat only show his smile?
You might be a REDNECK if... ...anyone in your family died right after saying, "Hey, y'all watch this!".
"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." - Mother Teresa
"A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more. Nobody is going to win a 5,000 meter race after running an easy 2 miles. Not with me. If I lose forcing the pace all the way, well, at least I can live with myself." - Steve Prefontaine
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TODAY'S PET TIP
Choosing Good Toys for Your Dog There are many different types and styles of dog toys to choose from. Do you know which your dog would like best? To figure this out...consider how your dog likes to play. What activity does he like most? Is he a chewer? Does he like to fetch? Or does he like to play tug-of-war? Maybe your dog is a cuddler and likes snuggling up to soft plush animals? Dogs just love toys that squeak. I've heard this from dog owners over and over again. For example, some dogs will go crazy for their squeaky toys until they actually chew them up and pull out the squeaker. After the toy no longer squeaks - they no longer want to play with it. This is common. So why do dogs like toys that squeak? Our theory goes back to nature. When dogs hunted for prey, they would hunt and kill. Their prey would squeak or make noises, which allowed the dogs to find their prey. This was part of their natural hunting instinct. Once caught, the prey made noises as the dog proceeded with the kill, which can be very satisfying to a hungry dog. A squeaky toy can give a dog the same type of satisfaction. In addition, toys give dogs interaction that stimulates their mind, keeps them busy and satisfies their chewing instinct. If you give your dogs squeaky toys, it is important that the toys are durable. Ingestion of toy parts, including the squeaker, can cause life-threatening situations if dogs ingest them.
****************************** Mâche & Chicken Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
In this salad, mâche is tossed with spring ingredients—new red-skinned potatoes and fresh peas—and a lemony tahini dressing and chicken.
4 servings, about 2 cups each Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS
DRESSING 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup tahini, (see Tip) 2 tablespoons honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste
SALAD 1 pound new or baby red potatoes 1 pound chicken tenders 1/4 teaspoon plus pinch of salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small clove garlic 4 cups mâche, or baby spinach 1 cup shelled English peas, (about 1 1/2 pounds unshelled) or thawed frozen peas 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
PREPARATION To prepare dressing: Combine lemon juice, 1/3 cup oil, tahini, honey and minced garlic in a blender, a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a medium bowl. Blend, shake or whisk until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. To prepare salad: Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put potatoes in the basket and steam until barely tender when pierced with a skewer, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, slice or quarter. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board to cool. Shred into bite-size pieces. Season a wooden salad bowl by rubbing with 1/2 clove garlic and a pinch of salt. Chop the garlic and add to the bowl along with the potatoes and mâche (or spinach). Pour 1/2 cup dressing over the potatoes and greens; gently toss to coat. (Cover and refrigerate the remaining 3/4 cup dressing for up to 3 days.) Add peas, shallot and the shredded chicken; gently toss and serve. TIPS & NOTES Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 1) for up to 3 days. Tip: Tahini is a thick paste of ground sesame seeds. Look for it in large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters. NUTRITION Per serving: 381 calories; 16 g fat ( 2 g sat , 10 g mono ); 67 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 32 g protein; 4 g fiber; 525 mg sodium; 727 mg potassium. ******************************* TWICE BAKED POTATOES
20 min 40 min 8 servings
Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned pototoes, scrubbed, unpeeled 3 teaspoons salt, divided 3 tablespoons Crisco Butter Shortening OR 3 tablespoons Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks 2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 cup sour cream 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
2.CUT potatoes into quarters. Place in large saucepan. Cover potatoes with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Cook about 15 to 20 minutes or just until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain. Place in prepared dish.
3.MELT shortening in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Whisk until well combined. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk in 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, 3 tablespoons chives and 1 cup cheese. Pour evenly over potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
4.BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining chives.
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4 servings Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon almond butter or natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Note)
PREPARATION Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, chile powder, cumin, cinnamon and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, broth, chocolate chips and almond (or peanut) butter; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, return the chicken (and any accumulated juice) to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds. TIPS & NOTES Note: Look for toasted sesame seeds at the supermarket near other Asian ingredients. Or toast regular sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. NUTRITION Per serving: 382 calories; 24 g fat ( 6 g sat , 11 g mono ); 94 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 6 g added sugars; 30 g protein; 3 g fiber; 634 mg sodium; 536 mg potassium.
Roasting isn't usually the first cooking method you think of for cauliflower but the results are quite delicious. The florets are cut into thick slices and tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Wherever the flat surfaces come into contact with the hot roasting pan, a deep browning occurs that results in a sweet, nutty flavor.
4 servings, about 1 cup each Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS 8 cups 1-inch-thick slices cauliflower florets, (about 1 large head; see Tip) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss cauliflower, oil, marjoram, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until starting to soften and brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Toss the cauliflower with vinegar and sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and roast until the cheese is melted and any moisture has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes more.
TIPS & NOTES Tip: To prepare florets from a whole head of cauliflower, remove outer leaves. Slice off the thick stem. With the head upside down and holding a knife at a 45° angle, slice into the smaller stems with a circular motion—removing a “plug†from the center of the head. Break or cut florets into the desired size.
NUTRITION Per serving: 149 calories; 10 g fat ( 3 g sat , 6 g mono ); 7 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 4 g fiber; 364 mg sodium; 490 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (120% daily value), Folate (22% dv), Fiber (16% dv), Calcium (15% dv) Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat
***************************** Salmon Panzanella
This traditional Italian bread salad is full of tomatoes and cucumber and gets a protein boost with the addition of grilled salmon.
4 servings, 2 cups salad & 3 ounces salmon each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 thick slices day-old whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (see Tip) 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium cucumber, peeled (if desired), seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 pound center-cut salmon, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
PREPARATION Preheat grill to high. Whisk olives, vinegar, capers and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Add bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Season both sides of salmon with salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill the salmon until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with a piece of salmon. TIPS & NOTES Tips: If using fresh bread, you can grill the bread slices along with the salmon and then cut them into cubes. Alternatively, cut bread into cubes, place on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F until dry. How to skin a salmon fillet: Place salmon fillet on a clean cutting board, skin-side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30° angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either. To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray before placing it on the grill.
NUTRITION Per Serving: 362 calories; 21 g fat ( 3 g sat , 12 g mono ); 72 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 29 g protein; 5 g fiber; 386 mg sodium; 1002 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (67% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv), Potassium (29% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Magnesium (18% dv), Excellent source of omega-3s Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 fat
******************************* Two doctors met in the hall of the hospital.
"Well," said the first, "what's new this morning?"
"I've got a most curious case. Woman, cross-eyed; in fact, so cross-eyed that when she cries the tears run down her back."
"What are you doing for her?"
"Just now," was the answer, "we're treating her for bacteria.
******************************* There was a young man from the West,
Who proposed to the girl he loved best,
But so closely he pressed her
To make her say, yes, sir,
That he broke two cigars in his vest.
—The Tobacconist. *************************** Everything is expensive in the upscale resort town where we live and part of what you pay for is attitude. I realized this after I bought a couple pounds of hamburger at the fancy market on Main Street. When I was taking the meat out of the bag at home, I noticed the label, "Ground Charles." *************************** Small Boy (walking round links with his father): "Daddy, here's a ball for you."
Father: "Where did you get that from?"
Small Boy: "It's a lost ball, Daddy."
Father: "Are you sure it's a lost ball?"
Small Boy: "Yes, Daddy; they're still looking for it."
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"Father."
"Well, what is it?"
"It says here, 'A man is known by the company he keeps.' Is that so, Father?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Well, Father, if a good man keeps company with a bad man, is the good man bad because he keeps company with the bad man, and is the bad man good because he keeps company with the good man?"—Punch.
************************ An absent-minded man was interrupted as he was finishing a letter to his wife, in the office. As a result, the signature read:
Your loving husband, HOPKINS BROS.
—Winifred C. Bristol.
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One day a Blonde and a Brunette were driving through the country.. The Brunette noticed a woman over in a field of wheat rowing in a kayak.
The Blonde then noticed also and the Brunette asked her "Why is she in a boat out in a field of wheat? There is a lake right down the road!"
And the Blonde replied... "Want me to swim out and tell her?"
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(12) Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, (13) and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. (14) His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; (15) His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; (16) He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. (17) And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. (18) I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.
By far, the most important feature of Revelation 1 is its long description of the Revelator Himself, Jesus Christ. John wants to be sure that his readers—the members of God's church—realize, not only who is revealing the future to the church, but also just how special and important He is to us now. In a way, the apostle is adding a final chapter to his gospel, showing us the awesome glory, power, and eternal nature of our Savior in His present role as High Priest and Head of the church.
When John turns "to see the voice" (verse 12), he beholds "One like the Son of Man" (verse 13) standing amidst seven golden lampstands, later explicitly identified as the seven churches (verse 20). John sees a glorious Being who resembles his dear friend and Master, Jesus of Nazareth, but this Person is far beyond human. He is God, in many respects just as the prophets Daniel and Ezekiel describe Him from their visions (Daniel 10:5-6; Ezekiel 1:26-27). John sees Christ
. . . clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. (Revelation 1:13-16)
John had seen something like this in the past, and he recognized who it was immediately: " was transfigured before them, His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as the light" (Matthew 17:2). If anything, this vision had an even greater impact on John than the transfiguration did, causing him to fall "at His feet as dead" (Revelation 1:17), again as both Ezekiel and Daniel did (Ezekiel 1:28; Daniel 10:8-9).
Laying His right hand on John (Revelation 1:17), perhaps in healing or in blessing, Jesus tells the aged apostle not to be afraid because "I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death" (verses 17-18). In less symbolic language, He says, "Relax, I am indeed the Eternal God, but I am also Jesus, your friend, whom you saw die and then rise from the dead. Look! This is what it is like to have eternal life! I now have all power over life and death." Though he remained astonished, what a comfort that must have been to John!
And he passes it on to us so that we, too, might have both comfort and faith in what Jesus commands him to write, the book of Revelation (verse 19). This final book of the canon is not the delusion of a senile old man on a sun-drenched Mediterranean isle, nor the deceptions of another, more sinister spirit whose aim is to distract and corrupt God's people. No, the book of Revelation is a direct communication from our Lord Himself, given in love for His sheep, especially for those whom He calls to face the turmoil and terror of that great day of God.
We have this confidence: that Jesus Christ has ascended to the Father, having fulfilled His every assignment and received all things; that He is "the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth" (verse 5) and more besides; and that He will soon return to earth to set things straight (verse 7). In writing the introduction to his book this way, John has endowed us with the background information and the attitude we need to understand the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it (verse 3).
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WORD FOR THE DAY:
intestable in-TES-tuh-buhl , adjective;
1. Not legally qualified to make a will, as an infant or a lunatic.
Quotes:
To unsoundness of mind is shown; there was certainly a degree of debility from age and supervening infirmities, the understanding was weakened and impaired, but that does not render a person intestable or incapable of judging of injuries done to him or of benefits confered upon him.
-- The Law Times, Volume 69, 1880
I understood that a man convicted by the verdict of his country of housebreaking is infamous and intestable.
-- James Boswell, Mark Harris, The heart of Boswell: six journals in one volume
Origin:
Intestable shares the same root as testify, the Latin testa, "to bear witness."
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TODAYS DOG TIP:
Top Legal Questions & Answers
By: Alex Lieber
The bond between you and your pet may be a private, special thing, but there are a lot of legalities attached to your companion animal. It's important to know your legal rights and responsibilities to protect your pet while respecting laws.
Here are a few answers to many of the legal questions that often come up in regard to pets. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to learn the local, county, state and/or federal laws that may pertain to their animals. Remember that ignorance of the law is no excuse. You can find out about the laws of your area by contacting the animal control department of your city, county and/or state. Remember that some laws may apply only to your community while others apply throughout the state or even the country.
Q: Dogs and cats are largely considered property in the legal definition. Is this changing and what would the effect be?
A: Although some cities have changed the wording of pet owner to "guardian," pets are still considered property. If someone deliberately kills a neighbor's dog, he or she usually has committed a crime against property. There is, however, currently a trend is some states to move slowly toward allowing owners compensation for loss of companionship.
Q: Are cruelty and neglect considered felonies or misdemeanors, and are the laws changing on this?
A: Most crimes against pets were once misdemeanors – a lesser crime – because pets were seen more as farm animals or workers. If you shot someone's dog, you used to only owe the owner a new dog. But with pets being viewed as family members, animal abuse (actual cruelty inflicted on a pet) and neglect (ignoring an animal's basic needs) are becoming felonies. Pets are still considered property, however.
Q: My lease says "no pets" but I adopt one anyway. Can my landlord evict me without giving me a chance to find a new home? Generally, how long do I have to find a new place?
A: That all depends on your lease, the written contract between you and your landlord. Leases usually provide some time for you to leave, if you violate the lease. As a tenant, you have specific rights and your landlord must go through the courts to evict you. Some states are tenant-friendly while others favor the landlord. Here's a hint: if your lease does not mention a pet, in most states you have every right to bring one in. However, your landlord can choose not to renew your lease.
Q: Can my landlord take my pet to the pound while I am at work?
A: Most likely no, unless your lease specifically says he can take your pet. Otherwise, that would be theft.
Q: Why do laws vary from state to state and city to city? Are there federal laws governing pets? What happens if a local ordinance is in conflict with a state law?
A: The United States operates under the federal system. In theory, the states govern themselves and the federal government only governs enough to keep the nation unified. With the exception of specific (often endangered or dangerous) species, it's easier for the states to handle pet laws themselves, based on their particular situations. Likewise, it's easier for municipalities to establish the community standards that pertain to their situation. A rural community has different requirements than a crowded city, for instance.
Q: Why does my dog need a license but my cat doesn't?
A: In a lot of places, cats do. You need to make sure where your community stands on the issue. Licensing cats is somewhat controversial because the law is difficult to enforce, especially with indoor cats. If your cat is caught outside and you're identified as the owner, you may be subject to a fine.
Q: I was recently fined for violating pooper-scooper laws. Can I appeal it?
A: You appeal a fine the same way you appeal a traffic ticket. Usually, you go before an administrative board, local court or whoever is enforcing the law.
Q: My dog stays on my property without being leashed or fenced in. Can he be picked up by animal control?
A: That depends on your local laws. If your laws say your dog must be leashed or fenced in, animal control may be allowed to come onto your property and take him away, especially if he doesn't have a tag and is potentially aggressive.
Look at it from their point of view. They are driving down a road and see a dog barking at them, loose in an unsecured yard. Kids are on the street and there is no way for them to know to whom the dog belongs. If they leave the scene and the dog bites someone, the city may be liable.
Q: My neighbor's dog is digging up my yard. Can I take the dog to the pound if he's roaming off the owner's property?
A: If he is roaming off the property, I'd err on the side of caution and call animal control to pick him up. It isn't like making a citizen's arrest; an individual usually cannot enforce a leash law.
Q: When is euthanasia legally mandated?
A: Again, this depends on your city or state laws. Dogs with rabies are euthanized, as are some vicious dogs that have attacked people. Public health and welfare laws usually govern whether or not euthanasia is mandated.
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SALMON PATTIES
If you are trying to boost your intake of omega-3s, try this simple favorite. It is a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon. The tangy dill sauce provides a tart balance.
1 3/4 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Creamy Dill Sauce, (recipe follows)
1 lemon, cut into wedges
THIS RECIPE CALLS FOR:
Creamy Dill Sauce
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from the heat.
Place salmon in a medium bowl. Flake apart with a fork; remove any bones and skin. Add egg and mustard; mix well. Add the onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Add 4 patties and cook until the undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn them over onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining patties.
Bake the salmon cakes until golden on top and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Creamy Dill Sauce. Serve salmon cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice makes about 1/3 cup.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 324 calories; 10 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 129 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 7 g fiber; 585 mg sodium; 97 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: 27% dv fiber, 171 mg calcium (15% dv).
Cutting mayonnaise with yogurt is an excellent technique for reducing calories and fat. Here, it makes a simple sauce that goes perfectly with delicate preparations.
About 1/2 cup
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, or parsley
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, dill (or parsley) and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
NUTRITION
Per tablespoon: 28 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 50 mg sodium; 13 mg potassium.
Exchanges: free food
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Blackberry Sauce
Serve this vibrant sauce with lemon mousse, angel food cake.or sliced peaches
1 cup
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling time)
INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, (one 16-ounce package)
1/4 cup sugar, or
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
PREPARATION
Bring blackberries, sugar (or Splenda) and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
NUTRITION
Per tablespoon: 33 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 3 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 95 mg potassium.
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 2 Tbsp.=1/2 fruit
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Sesame Green Beans
Crank up your oven to 500°F and get ready for rich nutty-flavored green beans in no time. These are great served with an Asian themed dinner or leave out the sesame seeds and sesame oil and stick with salt and pepper seasoning for a more straightforward version.
4 serving
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, (see Tip)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 500F.
Toss green beans with olive oil. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, turning once halfway through cooking, until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Toss with sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
TIPS & NOTES
Tip: To toast sesame seeds: Place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 67 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 73 mg sodium; 280 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 1 vegetable
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Southwestern BLT Taco Salad
The best of both worlds—BLTs and tacos in one sensational salad!
PREP TIME 25 Min
TOTAL TIME 25 Min
SERVINGS 4
INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup southwest ranch sour cream dip
1/2 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup chopped precooked bacon
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, each cut into 8 pieces
1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup chili cheese-flavored corn chips
1 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
2 In large bowl, mix sour cream dip and salsa. Stir in beef mixture, bacon and olives. Gently fold in tomatoes and lettuce.
3 Divide salad among 4 individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
In place of the southwest ranch sour cream dip, use 1/2 cup of sour cream mixed with 1 to 2 teaspoons of Old El Paso taco seasoning mix.
using precooked bacon slices saves prep time; look for it in the grocery store's meat department.
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How to Divorce As Peacefully As Possible
No divorce is sweet and rarely is it as amicable as hoped for! Many losses are experienced when ending a relationship, such as the loss of a home, security, finances, comfort, intimacy, etc., just to name a few.
However, there are some strategies that divorcing couples can learn in order to make their departure from the relationship as peaceful and stress-free as possible. By finding successful strategies to deal with the loss and pain, both partners can find an effective pathway to facilitate the process and end up with a peaceful outcome
Steps
1 Deal with the emotional aspect of the breakup above all else. Divorce is a time of great emotional pain and enormous change. You may have done your utmost to save the marriage, only to have it result in a definite end. If you're finding it difficult to work through the changes and sense of emotional loss, it is vital to seek counselling from a neutral party, as this will help you deal with the loss of trust, respect and affection within the relationship. Learning coping strategies will help you to survive the pain and losses. Emotional problems you may encounter include:
It may become very traumatic to accept that you have been rejected or replaced. It leaves you feeling as though you have been rejected and affects your self esteem, especially where you're the partner who has been left behind.
Feelings of anger and resentment need to be diffused to allow you to reclaim your life as a single person again.
A sense of emptiness when looking into the future can overwhelm you. Worries about ever sharing your life with someone again are naturally pervasive but can blur your ability to recover.
Feeling wounded, sometimes very deeply and not wanting to open up to anyone else about any of your emotions. Your sense of trust can be shattered.
2 Aim to see the positive side to dealing with lawyers and the courts. While this part of divorce proceedings may be stressful, once over this does provide some tangible benefits to the divorce process. Partners are now legally separated from their duties to be responsible for one another. Moreover, the certainty as to assets that arises from the legal process can settle the messiness that emotional attachments create. As part of coping with the legal aspects of divorce, the following considerations will help a more peaceful process for you:
Know your legal rights. It is important to know your rights and how to enforce them in relation to property settlement, maintenance, and custody. Knowledge can help to keep you calmer and more at ease about what is happening to you.
Find a lawyer you click with. Don't settle for the first one if that lawyer doesn't feel right. Sometimes the strain of divorce can be more than matched by your irritation with your lawyer's antics, so be sure you're happy with this person before agreeing to retaining them. The more aggressive and "take-all" the attitude of your lawyer, the less amicable the settlement process will be, so bear that in mind when choosing one.
3 Avoid bitterness when assets have to be divided. This creates major unhappiness as each partner feels robbed and this generates arguing as to who is entitled to what. Most couples struggle to agree on who should get what. Couples ideally should focus on creating a new life, new environment with no lasting memories of the cancelled marriage. This notion will help them not to fight over items that will bring back memories and pain of the once held marriage.
Have all the facts and figures in hand to assist your lawyer in building a sound financial case and to convince your spouse without arguments and assumptions being involved. Use receipts, documented evidence, and other reliable sources of information to back up your wishes. This could include writing out a complete financial history of your marriage that reflects the resources you have, estimated value of shared property, individual assets, and liabilities. While this may sound calculating, it is no more than being factual and facts are your best approach in keeping emotions down.
Give your spouse the option of what to take from the house. You may be extremely surprised at how little discussion is required to divide a household when you free up the taking. For many couples, it becomes clear that there always were "his and mine" or "hers and mine" divisions in the house and it is only when arguing that these evident divisions are used as weapons to wound one another. Take away that chance by simply offering your spouse the opportunity to take what they please. Their own sense of responsibility and guilt will do some of the sorting for you!
Toss a coin for items you have each paid half for. It will even out in the end. Are your belongings so worth the angst otherwise?
4 Decide on how family life should be organized when children are involved. "Who has custody", "How can visiting rights of the access parent be arranged", " How can parenting responsibilities be shared between two parties", are all important issues that need to be resolved. It is not healthy for the children when parents use them as weapons against each other. Children are not protected from the conflict and bitterness that rages between angry parents. Put the children first and avoid creating situations whereby children become emotionally trapped by their loyalty to both parents.
Watch out for transference of emotional abuse from an abusive parent onto the children. Neither do this yourself nor allow the other spouse to do it. Signs include "You'd choose to live with me if you loved me." That is classic manipulation and when done to children, it is unkind and places the children in a bind they can't win whatever they say or choose.
Use a consultant or mediator to assist with determining custody arrangements if you don't feel you're able to do this yourself. If the custody arrangements have to be agreed to by a court, or you end up in court anyway, a court that can see the parents already trying hard will be impressed by the teamwork and consideration given to the children's needs first of all.
Be prepared to trial a few systems before settling on the one that works for both of you. You can't possibly know what will work out best until you've given different arrangements a chance. Take into account the children's impressions too.
For the greatest peaceful transition, both of you should be prepared to share the major decisions about the welfare of children and to continue to interact with one another in relation to the children's lives.
5 Deal appropriately with adjustment in the community. Most often divorcing couples have to leave a community of friends and colleagues to join another. Shared friends from the former marriage often need to choose whose "side" they are on. Deal with losses in a mature way, knowing that some of these friendships, like the marriage were never meant to be. This can be a huge loss for many people who had valued the relationships formed and a sense of belonging that they once shared. However, being realistic about the relationships can help smooth the path for you.
Avoid expecting your friends to take sides. If you don't speak ill of your ex-spouse, they have less ground to do so either. If you reassure them that the divorce was amicable and that the two of you are still friends, sometimes this may ease the tension with friends (provided what you say is true). Equally, don't bring up your spouse at all; this breaks the connection for both you and your friends and allows everyone to move on.
For more ideas about how your friends see the situation, read How to be a good friend to both parties in a divorce.
6 Learn to regain your sense of you as an individual. This part is marked by seeing yourself as an individual again rather than being a part of an intimate couple. The intense reactions of denial, anger, bargaining and grief need to replaced with feelings of acceptance.
Give yourself time. Initially you will probably feel fragmented, vulnerable, broken, low in self esteem, and various other emotions depending on your gender, whether you initiated the divorce or not, and what has happened through the course of the divorce. For some, there may be an absolute sense of relief! Whatever the feelings, coming to terms with your new life requires time and the formation of new routines and habits.
In order to keep your own inner peace, avoid self-blame. Relationships require two people and the consent and involvement of both. If you try to blame yourself for what has happened, then you will feel guilty, angry, and helpless. Blame is a useless emotion and when it is related to the end of a marriage, it simply causes you harm. Accept that the marriage has ended and that there are new things to do in life now, including finding a new sense of purpose.
Take up yoga, meditation, or a martial art to give you the chance to develop your inner focus and as a source of relieving stress.
7 Distance yourself from all aspects of the broken relationship. Move on to rediscover your own individuality. This is referred to as the central separation, the stage when the person starts to feel whole again. At this stage, you need to have clearly defined rules in your head about any further interaction with your spouse, in order to continue maintaining the peace. Some of these rules could include (they're up to you):
Treating future interactions in a professional, business-like manner. You still need to talk for the sake of the children? Act like you're in a business meeting at work, with the well-being of the children being the business at hand.
End any conversation with your ex-spouse that turns into a shouting match or where you're constantly interrupted. Explain that you'll talk again when everyone has calmed down. Make it clear in future meetings that should your spouse interrupt or explode, you will end that meeting too.
Never use children to relay information to your ex-spouse. Use emails or the post for this. Avoid texts; they're too personal, intimate, and too connected.
Depersonalize all of your communications. Keep your points simple (it can help to write down points of discussion first) and keep everything neutral.
Cut the ties. Don't talk to your ex-spouse for advice, help, expertise, or anything of the sort unless you have no choice in a work context. Find new places for advice, such as your accountant, doctor, lawyer, paid home handy-helpers, or someone else in your spouse's profession or line of work.
If you need more money for the children, work it out as a business proposal with your ex-spouse and do not beg, cry, manipulate, or show yourself as a victim.
Tips
Find a lawyer who is caring, supporting, and cooperative. On the other hand, realize that your lawyer may not seem this way to your spouse and your spouse's lawyer may not seem this way to you. The lawyers are there for their clients, not the other side; that's how adversarial systems work. If it is turning into a real bother, you may need to take your soon-to-be-ex-spouse aside and discuss the lawyers' tactics together and then to report back to each respective lawyer and ask them to tone down their attacking stance. This can then ease the tension for both of you.
Sometimes the advice of friends and professionals can be helpful and other times, it can make things worse. Be prepared to continue using your own judgment as to what is likely to result in the most peaceful and amicable outcomes.
Remember to talk things out, because talking is better then violence.
Warnings
If communications become deadlocked during a divorce, things can go from a desire to be reasonable and amicable to being downright nasty and pigheaded. It is easy to get caught up in this negative spiral as a result of your own negative emotions. Do your best to step aside from the nasty tactics though. One way to help might be to employ a mediator, especially in relation to dividing finances and property. This neutral person can remove much of the emotion, exhaustion, and anger and can move between the two of you without taking sides.
If you feel suicidal during a divorce, get help immediately. This is a hard time but it's never worth killing yourself over.
Things You'll Need
A good lawyer
Your own space to get yourself back together again
God Spoke to me on this Blog and for some reason so I made this page up on April 30, 2011. He lead me to only post here scriptures pertaining to FALSE GODS so below is the scriptures I found. Also the word for the day and the nformation below it He lead me to and said to place on this day. .
Ok so I am Losing my Mind. . So Be IT. . I'm Happy. .
LIVE ... BEFORE YOU DIE
but live rightously and for the Lord!
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REMINDERS FROM GOD:
False Gods
1 John 4:1 ESV / 9
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Isaiah 43:10
“You are my witnesses,†declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.
Revelation 19:16
On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Deuteronomy 4:24
For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.â€
Revelation 20:11
Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.
Revelation 17:1-18
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become drunk.†And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns. The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. And on her forehead was written a name of mystery: “Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of earth's abominations.†...
Revelation 13:1-18
And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?†And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. ...
James 2:19
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son,
Hebrews 1:8
But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
1 Corinthians 14:22
Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers.
1 Corinthians 14:19
Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:9
So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air.
1 Corinthians 14:1-40
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up. ...
1 Corinthians 8:6
Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
1 Corinthians 1:22
For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom,
Acts 19:1-41
And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?†And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.†And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?†They said, “Into John's baptism.†And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.†On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. ...
Acts 10:45
And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
Acts 10:44
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
Acts 10:43
To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.â€
Acts 10:15
And the voice came to him again a second time, “What God has made clean, do not call common.â€
Acts 10:1-48
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.†And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?†And he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter. ...
Acts 4:12
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.â€
Acts 2:22
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—
Acts 2:6
And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language.
Acts 2:1-47
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. ...
John 20:28
Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!â€
John 20:19
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.â€
John 20:15
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?†Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.â€
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 13:19
I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he.
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:6
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
John 3:3
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.â€
John 3:1
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.
John 1:18
No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Matthew 15:11
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.â€
Matthew 12:1-50
At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.†He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? ...
Matthew 10:5 ESV
These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans,
Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Matthew 4:9 ESV
And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.â€
Matthew 4:8 ESV
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
Joel 2:28 ESV /
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
Joel 2:1-32 ESV
Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness! Like blackness there is spread upon the mountains a great and powerful people; their like has never been before, nor will be again after them through the years of all generations. Fire devours before them, and behind them a flame burns. The land is like the garden of Eden before them, but behind them a desolate wilderness, and nothing escapes them. Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and like war horses they run. As with the rumbling of chariots, they leap on the tops of the mountains, like the crackling of a flame of fire devouring the stubble, like a powerful army drawn up for battle. ...
Jeremiah 50:1-46 ESV
The word that the Lord spoke concerning Babylon, concerning the land of the Chaldeans, by Jeremiah the prophet: “Declare among the nations and proclaim, set up a banner and proclaim, conceal it not, and say: ‘Babylon is taken, Bel is put to shame, Merodach is dismayed. Her images are put to shame, her idols are dismayed.’ “For out of the north a nation has come up against her, which shall make her land a desolation, and none shall dwell in it; both man and beast shall flee away. “In those days and in that time, declares the Lord, the people of Israel and the people of Judah shall come together, weeping as they come, and they shall seek the Lord their God. They shall ask the way to Zion, with faces turned toward it, saying, ‘Come, let us join ourselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.’ ...
Isaiah 45:5 ESV /
I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me,
Psalm 82:6 ESV /
I said, “You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you;
Leviticus 19:28 ESV /
You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19:2 ESV /
“Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
Exodus 20:5 ESV /
You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me,
Exodus 20:3 ESV /
“You shall have no other gods before me.
Exodus 7:1 ESV /
And the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet.
Genesis 11:1-32 ESV /
Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.†And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.†And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built. ...
Genesis 9:1-29 ESV /
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the fish of the sea. Into your hand they are delivered. Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything. But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. ...
Genesis 6:1-22 ESV /
When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.†The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. ...
Genesis 1:1 ESV /
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Revelation 20:11-15 ESV /
Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation 20:1-15 ESV /
Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection. ...
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 ESV /
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
1 Corinthians 14:23 ESV /
If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
1 Corinthians 14:6 ESV /
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
Romans 10:11 ESV /
For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.â€
Romans 10:9 ESV /
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 8:38 ESV /
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,
Romans 8:32 ESV /
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
Romans 1:20 ESV /
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
John 10:28 ESV /
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 1:1 ESV /
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Isaiah 53:9 ESV /
And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.
Isaiah 7:14 ESV /
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Psalm 82:1 ESV /
A Psalm of Asaph. God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
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WORD FOR THE DAY:
scrying present participle of scry
Verb: Foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or surface.
scry (skr)
intr.v. scried (skrd), scry·ing, scries (skrz)
To see or predict the future by means of a crystal ball or other means..
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Scrying
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"Scry" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Scrye.
The Crystal Ball by John William Waterhouse (1902, oil on canvas)
Scrying (also called seeing or peeping) is a magic practice that involves seeing things psychically in a medium, usually for purposes of obtaining spiritual visions and less often for purposes of divination or fortune-telling. The most common media used are reflective, translucent, or luminescent substances such as crystals, stones, glass, mirrors, water, fire, or smoke. Scrying has been used in many cultures as a means of divining the past, present, or future. Depending on the culture and practice, the visions that come when one stares into the media are thought to come from God, spirits, the psychic mind, the devil, or the subconscious.
Although scrying is most commonly done with a crystal ball, it may also be performed using any smooth surface, such as a bowl of liquid, a pond, or a crystal.
Scrying is actively used by many cultures and belief systems and is not limited to one tradition or ideology. As of 2009, the Ganzfeld experiment, a sensory deprivation experiment inspired by scrying, provides the best known evidence for psi abilities in the laboratory. Nevertheless, like other aspects of divination and parapsychology, scrying is not supported by mainstream science as a method of predicting the future or otherwise seeing events that are not physically observable.
Method
The visions that scryers say they see may come from variations in the medium. If the medium is water (hydromancy), then the visions may come from the color, ebb and flow, or ripples produced by pebbles dropped in a pool. If the medium is a crystal ball, the visions may come from the tiny inclusions, web-like faults, or the cloudy glow within the ball under low light (e.g., candlelight).
One method of scrying using a crystal ball involves a self-induced trance. Initially, the medium serves as a focus for the attention, removing unwanted thoughts from the mind in the same way as a mantra. Once this stage is achieved, the scryer begins a free association with the perceived images suggested. The technique of deliberately looking for and declaring these initial images aloud, however trivial or irrelevant they may seem to the conscious mind, is done with the intent of deepening the trance state, in this trance the scryer hears his own disassociated voice affirming what is seen within the concentrated state in a kind of feedback loop. This process culminates in the achievement of a final and desired end stage in which rich visual images and dramatic stories seem to be projected within the medium itself, or directly within the mind's eye of the scryer, something like an inner movie. This process reputedly allows the scryer to "see" relevant events or images within the chosen medium.
One of the most famous scryers in history, lived in the 16th century and was known as Nostradamus. He used a bowl of water or a "magic mirror" to "see" the future in it, while he was in trance.
Religion and mythology
Image of a young man appearing in the reflection of a mirror
Ancient Persia
Main article: Cup of Jamshid
The Shahnameh, a historical epic work written in the late 10th century, gives a description of what was called the Cup of Jamshid or Jaam-e Jam, used in pre-Islamic Persia, which was used by wizards and practitioners of the esoteric sciences for observing all of the seven layers of the universe. The cup contained an elixir of immortality.
Latter Day Saint movement
Main article: Seer stone (Latter Day Saints)
In the late 1820s, Joseph Smith, Jr. founded the Latter Day Saint movement based in part on what was said to be the miraculous information obtained from the reflections of seer stones. Smith had at least three separate stones, including his favorite, a brown stone he found during excavation of a neighbor's well. He initially used these stones in various treasure-digging quests in the early 1820s, placing the stone in the bottom of his hat and putting his face in the hat to read what he believed were the miraculous reflections from the stone.[1] Later, when Smith's thoughts turned to religion and prophecy, Smith used the brown stone while dictating the text of the Book of Mormon, stating that he could see the text of that book within the stone at the bottom of his hat. Smith also said that he had access to a separate set of spectacles composed of seer stones, which he called the Urim and Thummim.
In folklore
Divination rituals such as the one depicted on this early-20th-century Halloween greeting card, where a woman stares into a mirror in a darkened room to catch a glimpse of the face of her future husband while a witch lurks in the shadows, may be one origin of the Bloody Mary legend.
In this Halloween greeting card from 1904, divination is depicted: the young woman looki
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.â€
Hosea 4:1-2
(1) Hear the word of the LORD,
You children of Israel,
For the LORD brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land:
" There is no truth or mercy
Or knowledge of God in the land.
(2) By swearing and lying,
Killing and stealing and committing adultery,
They break all restraint,
With bloodshed upon bloodshed.
Hosea mentions a few ramifications of faithlessness. The major truth lost concerns God's Word and its importance to family, community life, and Israel's relationship with Him. However, it extends beyond that: Soon, there is no reliable basis for business or its relationships; there are no solid, unwavering moral standards; in general, people are consistently untrustworthy in all aspects of life; and dependability in anything is hard to find.
"No mercy" is the next valuable quality lost. In this context, mercy has the connotation of "steadfast love," rather than a singular act of kindness. Thus, as a people we blow hot and cold. When we are hot, we are hot, but we cannot seem to sustain it because our eye begins to rove onto some new interest that excites us. Dissatisfaction is an ever-present reality, and impatience simmers right beneath the surface.
Hosea adds that there is "no . . . knowledge of God." This knowledge contains two elements. The first is the general knowledge about God, that is, of His existence, Word, and way. As important as that is, the second—the acknowledgement of God—is even more vital in terms of affecting relationships. This indicates commitment, a robust loyalty to a way of life in which He is the focus. Jesus says in John 17:3 that eternal life is to know God, and the context seems to demand this idea of acknowledging Him.
The apostle Paul confirms in Romans 10:2 that Israel had a zeal for God but not according to knowledge. The Israelites had a general knowledge about God, but they did not seek Him nor know Him. At best, this suggests a very distant relationship.
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WORD FOR THE DAY:
shivaree • shiv-uh-REE • noun
: a noisy mock serenade to a newly married couple
Examples:
On the night of Sally and Henry's wedding, the townspeople gathered outside the couple's window to participate in a raucous shivaree.
"A shivaree on Virginia Street brought these youngsters together to bang pots and make noise on the occasion of the Shovlin family wedding." -- From Debbie Bowman Shea's 2011 book Irish Butte
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Yogi Berra
"You wouldn't have won if we'd beaten you."
Woody Allen
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying."
Wilson Mizner
"Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something."
When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil.
1 Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with baking spray with flour or line with foil.
2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, 2 tablespoons lemon peel and the egg with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Beat on medium speed until dough forms. Press half of dough in each pan.
3 Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are light golden brown". Cool 10 minutes.
4 In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Spoon glaze over warm shortbread; spread to edges of pans. Cool completely, about 50 minutes. Garnish with lemon peel. Cut each shortbread into 12 wedges.
Expert Tips
Garnish with grated lemon peel or lemon peel strips.
When grating lemon peel, be sure to grate only the yellow part of the skin. The white part, or pith, is very bitter.
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Roasted Chicken with Peach Glaze
It’s finger-lickin’ good and simple too—only three ingredients!
PREP TIME 15 Min
TOTAL TIME 2 Hr 5 Min
SERVINGS 6
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken (5 to 5 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/2 cup peach or apricot preserves
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rack in shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2 Sprinkle garlic-pepper blend over chicken; place breast side up on rack in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
3 Bake uncovered 1 hour. Brush chicken with preserves; bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 180°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Refreshing Lime Slush
30 Servings
Prep: 10 min. + freezing
Ingredients
11 cups water
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
Lime slices, optional
Directions
In a 4-qt. freezer container, combine the water, sugar and limeade concentrate until sugar is dissolved; cover and freeze. Remove from the freezer several hours before serving. Chop mixture until slushy. Add soda just before serving. Garnish with lime slices if desired. Yield: 5-1/2 quarts (30 servings).
Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Melt butter in a large skillet; stir in orange juice concentrate and brown sugar. Add carrots and parsley; stir to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until glaze is thickened. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 132 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze
Wake up the flavor chicken with an easy orange glaze made from orange marmalade, mustard, orange juice and soy sauce. It’s citrus delicious!
PREP TIME 10 Min
TOTAL TIME 35 Min
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 Melt butter in 8-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken in butter about 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest piece is cut.
2 While chicken is cooking, mix cornstarch and mustard in small bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3 Place chicken on serving plate; cover to keep warm. Discard any juices left in the skillet.
4 To make the glaze, pour orange mixture into skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until glaze is thickened. Pour over chicken.
Expert Tips
This dish is especially delicious when served over rice.
Use apricot, peach or pineapple preserves for the orange marmalade.
You can purchase individually frozen chicken breasts in a bag in the frozen foods section. It's easy to take out just the number you need!
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You might be a REDNECK if...
...your four-year-old is a member of the NRA.
THINGS TO PONDER: Why do fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing?
"They can conquer who believe they can." - Virgil
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TODAY'S DOG TIPS:
Tips on Choosing the Correct Water Bowl Size for Dogs
By: Dr. Debra
What size water bowl should you buy? Ideally, you should change your pet's water every day and wash out the bowl. You should run the bowl through a thorough was once weekly. After washing, make sure you rinse it well removing all traces of soap and cleaners.
As a rule of thumb, you pets bowl should hold enough water for him to drink for at least 24 hours, preferably 36 or 48 hours.
How much does a dog drink? As a general rule, dogs drink 20 to 40 ml of water per pound of body weight per day. This comes out to about 3 to 4 cups of water for a 20 pound dog.
So the idea bowl for a 20 pound dog would be 4 to 8 cups. Four cups is almost a liter so that is a big bowl! You may even want to consider a large bowel in the summer when environmental conditions are hot and humid.
As an alterative to one big bowl, you can also consider placing a couple bowls around your home.
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TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America .
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
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TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
(I Love this child)
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TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
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TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
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TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
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TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with ' I. '
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am.'
MILLIE: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'
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TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it.
Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand....
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TEACHER: Now, Simon , tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
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TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's.. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
(I want to adopt this kid!!!)
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TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
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RIPPED OFF ON E-BAY
Spent $50 on E-bay for a penis enlarger.
Bastards sent me a magnifying glass.
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The older we get (UNCLASSIFIED)
O'MAN...
The older we get....
ONE
Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could have an
order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken
McNuggets.
I asked for a half dozen nuggets.
'We don't have half dozen nuggets,' said the teenager at the counter.
'You don't?' I replied.
'We only have six, nine, or twelve,' was the reply.
'So I can't order a half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?'
'That's right.'
So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets
(Unbelievable but sadly true...)
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TWO
I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady
behind me put her things on the
belt close to mine. I picked up one of those 'dividers' that they keep by
the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get
mixed.
After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the 'divider',
looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it.
Not finding the bar code, she said to me, 'Do you know how much this is?'
I said to her 'I've changed my mind; I don't think I'll buy that today.'
She said 'OK,' and I paid her for the things and left.
She had no clue to what had just happened.
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THREE
A woman at work was seen putting a credit card into her floppy drive and
pulling it out very quickly.
When I inquired as to what she was doing, she said she was shopping on the
Internet and they kept asking
for a credit card number, so she was using the ATM 'thingy.'
(keep shuddering!!)
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FOUR
I recently saw a distraught young lady weeping beside her car. 'Do you need some help?' I asked.
She replied, 'I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocker. Now I can't get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenience store) would have a battery to fit this?'
'Hmmm, I don't know. Do you have an alarm, too?' I asked.
'No, just this remote thingy,' she answered, handing it and the car keys to me. As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, 'Why don't
you drive over there and check about the batteries. It's a long walk....'
PLEASE just lay down before you hurt yourself !!!
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FIVE
Several years ago, we had an Intern who was none too swift. One day she was
typing and turned to a secretary and
said, 'I'm almost out of typing paper. What do I do?' 'Just use paper from
the photocopier', the secretary told her. With that, the intern took her
last remaining blank piece of paper, put it on the photocopier and proceeded
to make five 'blank' copies.
Brunette, by the way!!
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SIX
A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take
her kid to the emergency room, the kid had eaten ants. The dispatcher tells her to give the kid some Benadryl and he
should be fine, the mother says, 'I just gave him some ant killer......'
Dispatcher: 'Rush him in to emergency!'
Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid!!!!
Someone had to remind me, so I'm reminding you too. Don't
laugh.....it is all true...
Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70!
01. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
02. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
03. No one expects you to run--anywhere.
04. People call at 9 PM and ask,"did I wake you?"
05. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
06. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
07. Things you buy now won't wear out.
08. You can eat supper at 4 PM.
09. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
10. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
11. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the
room.
12. You sing along with elevator music.
13. Your eyes won't get much worse.
14. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
15. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather
service.
16. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them
either.
17. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
18.You can't remember who sent you this list.
19. And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.
Forward this to everyone you can remember right now!
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night
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How to Control Who Can Send You Messages on Facebook
Getting creepy messages on Facebook? Here's how to prevent them from landing in your inbox.
Steps
1 Click on "Account" from the upper right hand corner and choose "Privacy Settings".
2. Click on "View Settings" under "Connecting on Facebook".
3. Click the drop-down menu for "Send you messages". The safest way to go is "Friends Only".
Tips
Share this tip with your other friends so that they know how easy it is to keep their Facebook messages safe.
Warnings
Report anything suspicious or underhanded to the Facebook team.
Things You'll Need
Facebook account
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As she slid behind the wheel for her first driving lesson, my daughter couldn't contain her excitement. "You need to make adjustments so the car is comfortable for you, the driver," I began. "Now, what's the first thing you should do?"
"Change the radio station," she said.
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Q: Why are so many blonde jokes one-liners?
A: So brunettes can remember them.
Q: What is black and blue and brown lying in a ditch?
Looking for deodorant that's cheap and doesn't have harsh chemicals? This safe deodorant recipe uses ingredients you can find in your kitchen, is extremely easy to make, and it really works!
Mix in about an eighth of a teaspoonful of baking soda. Mix through.
Keep adding small amounts of baking soda until the mixture turns moist and paste-like, with a feeling that is both slippery and smooth. The amount you end up using will depend on the type of water used and the size of your bottle. Some water types remove the "slimy" feel and so you'll need to add more.[1]
Add a drop of essential lavender oil if you want. You might wish to use a different type of essential oil; that's fine but be sure to know the properties of the oil and the safety for applying to your skin and for any medical conditions you might have.
Shake the bottle gently to mix all the ingredients together. It should feel slippery and it needs to be totally dissolved because any grainy particles will chafe the skin and irritate it during the day.[2] Once the mixture meets these requirements, the deodorant is ready to apply.
Spray the homemade deodorant on your underarms. Do not rinse. Simply gently massage underarm so that the skin will absorb the deodorant faster, and to enable it to spread to your entire underarm.
Video
This video shows you how to make a variation of this deodorant for sensitive skin by adding cornflour.
Tips
If your deodorant is too watery, and it doesn't feel slippery, just add a bit more baking soda. If it feels grainy, add more water. Don't forget to shake the bottle.
This deodorant can usually last through a day, depending on your activities. You may need to use more or less; if you're sporty, throw the bottle into your carry bag and re-spritz as needed.
If the deodorant isn't working well or you are going to have a very, very active day, try adding a bit more baking soda and rubbing it in gently after you apply. It's a good idea to keep a container of baking soda in your bathroom for this. Whenever you need it, just dab with your fingers.
If you get any white stains from applying too much, relax: just rinse out with water; the baking soda is not harmful to the clothing.
Warnings
Use only as much as you need! Too much baking soda may cause irritation or stains. You should start out with a bit to use and increase the amount of deodorant you use if necessary.
If you experience any reactions, stop immediately. Either speak to your doctor or a dermatologist about a possible sensitivity or allergy to baking soda.
Things You'll Need
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda); do not confuse it with baking powder!
Water - distilled, filtered, or rainwater are the best choices to avoid adding more chemicals to your body
