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Month: April 2006

A Year’s Supply?

A Year’s Supply?

     A runner will burn approximately 2,700 calories in a marathon.  A hummingbird will burn over 14,000 covering the same distance.  The runner will take about 35,000 strides.  The hummingbird, at 200 wing beats per second, will have to stop and refuel a number of times.      Each has different dietary needs.  Diets differ, as do quantities each consumes.  Those who have purchased pre-packaged “year’s supply” units for set and forget convenience may not only find the unit’s quantity insufficient,…

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

     When McDonalds introduced a hamburger in l968 that was over three times the price of their basic $.15 burger, everyone thought that the Big Mac would be too expensive to catch on.  Today, at $2.24 it’s a pretty good deal, especially compared to “nickel candy bars” and “Five and Dime Store” items.      Inflation is a price escalator that is here to stay.  Government printing of the M1 money supply in excess of net GDP increase is one cause…

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Procrastination

Procrastination

     “I was going to do that tomorrow, but I think that’s too soon.”      Well, that certainly is an attitude, and there are always lots of things holding us back.  You might be the specialist – someone who knows a lot about a little;  or a generalist – someone who knows a little about a lot.  But, what you are not can always be the opportunity for someone else to help you accomplish what you should.      “Every seed…

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“Simple or Complex – Take Your Pick”

“Simple or Complex – Take Your Pick”

     The psychic diversity manifest in everyone as a unique creation of God can none the less reveal common symptoms from actions or inactions that keep psychologists and psychiatrists in the business of defining normalcy and assisting in modifying personal behaviors to conform.      But, for the rest of us there is this simple gospel reality:  STANDARD WORKS STANDARDS WORK.      For more information contact (your emergency preparedness specialist). CATCH THE VISION, GET FACTS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND BE PREPARED.

“Aviation Mystery: Who First Hovered?”

“Aviation Mystery: Who First Hovered?”

     The most difficult maneuver for an aircraft pilot to master is a steady hover.  Many aspire, but few can — flight schools wash out over 50%.  A rotorcraft is capable of flight in any direction – it can take off straight up or even backwards.  But, no less than 8-16 hours of dual instruction is needed before one acquires the “hover bug.”  “The instructor will step out of the left seat and tell his scared to death student to…

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“Obsessive Compulsive – It’s an Attitude.”

“Obsessive Compulsive – It’s an Attitude.”

     “I’m going to put $30.00 into savings every time you buy a carton of cigarettes and $1.00 for your daily big swig drink, and spend it on myself,” she said.   Her husband replied:  “Then I’ll spend $40.00 on me every time you add a pair of shoes to your Imelda Marcos collection.”      Addictions come in many forms and all cost resources.  Our choices are either positive or negative and results can bless or debilitate our lives.      As…

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The Full Meal Deal

The Full Meal Deal

     The principles of the gospel are found in all of the worlds’ religions:  some have more than others.  The basic difference between Methodists, Mormons, and Muslims is content.  You can’t live a principle you don’t know if you don’t have the full meal deal.  The only question is “do you want the feast (the fullness of the gospel) or just a nibble?”      If calamitous times came and you had a chance to invite the Lord to dine in…

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WMDs

WMDs

     Did you know that just one Typhoon class submarine carrying 20  SS-N-23’s each with 10 MIRV’s could destroy 200 U S cities in less than 30 minutes?  Did you know that 30 minutes preceding an attack computers, TV’s, cell phones, LED and LCD equipment, and most black box technology would cease to work because of EMP?  These munitions are used to “blind ones enemy” and destroy all communications.  Boyd Packer spoke of this in a general conference talk, as…

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Fire and Water

Fire and Water

     After drugs and alcohol, the two most destructive elements in the home are fire and water.  The original  discovers of fire and water had a tenth the devastation  problems in their dwellings than we have now in modern homes.  Fire ruins quickly while water works slow.  Guard the matches.  Check for leaks.      Did you know that 90% of house fires start in the kitchen?  Did you also know that 90% of fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen,…

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Handywomen

Handywomen

      “An extroverted actuary is someone who is looking at your shoes.”      Actuaries are generally quiet, reclusive introverts who immerse themselves in number crunching.  They are the ones who determine for insurance companies mortality expectations and death risks of national, regional and local natures.  Do you know what they say about Utahans?      Because we are clean livers, we last longer than any other socio-economic group in America.  Men can expect to live to age 74, and women age…

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