According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the word ?ork?has over 26 different meanings. The first ten meanings are:
?ain Entry: work
Pronunciation: 'w&rk
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English werk, work, from Old English werc, weorc; akin to Old High German werc work, Greek ergon, Avestan var&zem activity
1 : activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something: a : sustained physical or mental effort to overcome obstacles and achieve an objective or result b : the labor, task, or duty that is one's accustomed means of livelihood c : a specific task, duty, function, or assignment often being a part or phase of some larger activity
2 a : energy expended by natural phenomena b : the result of such energy c : the transference of energy that is produced by the motion of the point of application of a force and is measured by multiplying the force and the displacement of its point of application in the line of action
3 a : something that results from a particular manner or method of working, operating, or devising b : something that results from the use or fashioning of a particular material
4 a : a fortified structure (as a fort, earthen barricade, or trench) b plural : structures in engineering (as docks, bridges, or embankments) or mining (as shafts or tunnels)
5 plural but singular or plural in construction : a place where industrial labor is carried on : PLANT, FACTORY
6 plural : the working or moving parts of a mechanism
7 a : something produced or accomplished by effort, exertion, or exercise of skill b : something produced by the exercise of creative talent or expenditure of creative effort : artistic production
8 plural : performance of moral or religious acts
9 a : effective operation : EFFECT, RESULT b : manner of working : WORKMANSHIP, EXECUTION
10 : the material or piece of material that is operated upon at any stage in the process of manufacture
11 plural a : everything possessed, available, or belonging b : subjection to drastic treatment : all possible abuse -- usually used with get or give - at work
1 : engaged in working : BUSY; especially : engaged in one's regular occupation
2 : having effect : OPERATING, FUNCTIONING
- in the works : in process of preparation, development, or completion
- in work
1 : in process of being done
2 of a horse : in training
- out of work : without regular employment : JOBLESS
synonyms WORK, LABOR,TRAVAIL, TOIL, DRUGERY,GRIND mean activity involving effort or exertion. WORK may imply activity of body, of mind, of a machine, or of a natural force . LABOR applies to physical or intellectual work involving great and often strenuous exertion . TRAVAIL is bookish for labor involving pain or suffering . TOIL implies prolonged and fatiguing labor . DRUDGERY suggests dull and irksome labor . GRIND implies labor exhausting to mind or body .
synonyms WORK, EMPLOYEMENT, OCCUPATION, CALLING, PURSUIT, M?ier, BUSINESS mean a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living. WORK may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not . EMPLOYMENT implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer . OCCUPATION implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training . CALLING applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession . PURSUIT suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest . M?ier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted . BUSINESS suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs .
As used in this article the word ?ork?is meant to convey all of these meanings. Think of it this way:
?When you work at your business you exert effort to accomplish your livelihood.
?When your business works your energy produces a result, a product or a service that people desire. This is because of the particular manner or methods you are using, or because of the particular materials you are using, making or assembling.
?Work is a place people go to earn their livelihood- the office, the factory, the medical clinic.
?Work always requires effort, skills and exertion.
?Work often involves creative expression.
?Work may be for a higher purpose than moneymaking; this may be moral, religious, or something to further a public purpose such as to combat global warming.
?Work is an effective operation; if the manner of working is not effective, the work will not succeed.
There is a distinction between working at your business and working on your business. It has been written that when you work at your business, you are developing business, inventing products or processes; you are working on the creative part of the enterprise. When you work on your business, you are dealing with more mundane albeit important matters: organizing; making a business plan; filing; getting a new location; hiring and managing employees; dealing with accounting, regulatory, taxation or legal matters.
Most businesses work at getting more work. All things being equal, the more work you get the more money you make. If you feel that your business is not work, you are probably happy with your choice of work. Work does not feel like work when you enjoy it. If you feel that your business is too much work, you probably need to do something about it; make some changes or get someone else to do some of the work.
Writing music is creative work. Once in a while it is also lucrative. In the field of jazz music, sometimes an instrumental song will be written that is so special, so compelling, that another musician will create lyrics for the song. A famous example of this is the ?ork Song?
The Work Song was written and recorded by Nat Adderley for the Riverside label in January, 1960 with a band which featured guitarist Wes Montgomery. Nat played the cornet, which is an instrument similar to a trumpet. Nat was the brother of the famous American saxophonist Julian Cannonball Adderley. Lyrics to the Work Song were written by Oscar Brown, Jr., who was a singer, songwriter, playwright, poet and civil rights activist. The lyrics to the Work Song are:
?ork Song?br> Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang
Breaking rocks and serving my time
Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang
Because they done convicted me of crime
Hold it steady right there while I hit it
Well reckon that ought to get it
Been working and working
But I still got so terribly far to go
I commited crime lord I needed
Crime of being hungry and poor
I left the grocery store man bleeding (breathing?)
When they caught me robbing his store
Hold it steady right there while I hit it
Well reckon that ought to get it
Been working and working
But I still got so terribly far to go
I heard the judge say five years
On chain-gang you gonna go
I heard the judge say five years labor
I heard my old man scream "lordy, no!"
Hold it right there while I hit it
Well reckon that ought to get it
Been working and working
But I still got so terribly far to go
Gonna see my sweet honey bee
Gonna break this chain off to run
Gonna lay down somewhere shady
Lord I sure am hot in the sun
Hold it right there while I hit it
Well reckon that ought to get it
Been workin?and workin?br> Been workin?and slavin?br> An?workin?and workin?br> But I still got so terribly far to go?/p>
If you have a businesses that sells products or services to other businesses, accounts receivable financing can make your business work. When other types of financing are not available, or not adequate, accounts receivable financing may be the solution to your cash flow issues. Invoice factoring is another term for this financing method. Accounts receivable financing may be combined with purchase order financing and inventory financing to make your business work nationally and internationally. These off balance sheet financing techniques work to finance exponential growth by turning the credit you extend to your customers into cash immediately. If you have ?een workin?and slavin?... ?ut still got so terribly far to go?it may be appropriate to consider accounts receivable financing. The bottom line: accounts receivable financing is like adding lyrics to a great instrumental song; it can make your business work.
Copyright ?2007 Gregg Financial Services
2007年5月11日星期五
2007年5月10日星期四
Buy Steaks Online - Make A Simple Choice To Buy Steaks Online
One of the most amazing discoveries I made recently is that you can buy steaks online. I had gone through some issues in the past with going to the grocery store to buy steaks and even tried to the butcher with no luck but now I have broken free to the other side and it is great. I was in a complete state of awe when this happened to me. What I did was start my search on the internet and narrow the companies down to a few. Then from there I looked at each company individually and made my decision on how the site looked and more importantly the customer feed back.
When you start your search to buy steaks online consider what kinds of cuts of steaks the company has and the guarantee that comes after you purchase. Check out each companies prices including shipping but more importantly make sure you compare the same exact cuts and grades of steak. Remember there is always a reason for everything and with that good judgment the cheaper grocery store bought cut is not as fresh and the quality will be minimal at best as the steak was probably frozen before.
I think when you buy steaks online the choice of quality is far beyond that at your grocery store. Let me explain. For starters does your grocery store guarantee 100% the quality of their beef after it has been sitting on the shelf for a few days, most likely not. Companies that sell steaks online give you more advantages in terms of discounts ranging from 10%-60% off of regular grocery store prices. This is because stores that sell steaks online do not have the entire overhead that a normal store has to deal with and to compete with the grocery stores advantages have to be made to attract customers. All the online steaks ordered from a reputable company will be 100% guaranteed right down to the packaging that the steaks came in to the delivery time when the company uses a big service like FedEx. I have even found that when you buy steaks online you can get free gifts with your order in forms of more steaks or a knife set with a cutting board. When was the last time your grocery store gave you anything free.
Probably the best thing about ordering your steaks online is that the decision as to when you want the steaks delivered to your door on a certain day is totally up to you, aahh convenience. Want more simplicity, how about having your mail order steaks delivered to your door in a timely fashion that you had pre-designated, most reputable companies offer this service when time is not an option.
To be continued??
When you start your search to buy steaks online consider what kinds of cuts of steaks the company has and the guarantee that comes after you purchase. Check out each companies prices including shipping but more importantly make sure you compare the same exact cuts and grades of steak. Remember there is always a reason for everything and with that good judgment the cheaper grocery store bought cut is not as fresh and the quality will be minimal at best as the steak was probably frozen before.
I think when you buy steaks online the choice of quality is far beyond that at your grocery store. Let me explain. For starters does your grocery store guarantee 100% the quality of their beef after it has been sitting on the shelf for a few days, most likely not. Companies that sell steaks online give you more advantages in terms of discounts ranging from 10%-60% off of regular grocery store prices. This is because stores that sell steaks online do not have the entire overhead that a normal store has to deal with and to compete with the grocery stores advantages have to be made to attract customers. All the online steaks ordered from a reputable company will be 100% guaranteed right down to the packaging that the steaks came in to the delivery time when the company uses a big service like FedEx. I have even found that when you buy steaks online you can get free gifts with your order in forms of more steaks or a knife set with a cutting board. When was the last time your grocery store gave you anything free.
Probably the best thing about ordering your steaks online is that the decision as to when you want the steaks delivered to your door on a certain day is totally up to you, aahh convenience. Want more simplicity, how about having your mail order steaks delivered to your door in a timely fashion that you had pre-designated, most reputable companies offer this service when time is not an option.
To be continued??
The Healthiest, Easiest, Best Pizza Dough Recipe Ever
I got this recipe from the cooking show Eat, Shrink & Be Merry. This recipe is so easy to make, won't stick to the pan, and is so delicious and nutritious. It may seem like you have to go out and get a bunch of ingredients but you don't. I had everything on hand except for two ingredients which cost me only $0.39. All you have to do is follow these simple instructions and you have NO FAIL pizza dough everytime.
All you need to make this recipe. Ingredients are easy to find at any bulk food store.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 x envelopes quick-rising yeast
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup very warm water
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp liquid honey
1 tbsp cornmeal
olive oil (for preparing pan)
(sauce and any toppings you desire)
In a medium bowl, combine both flours, flax, yeast and salt. Mix well.
Measure warm water in measuring cup, then stir in olive oil and honey. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon to form a ball. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 1-2 minutes.
Spray or lightly coat a medium bowl with olive oil and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly coat a 12inch pizza pan with olive oil and dust with cornmeal. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Once dough has risen, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll dough out and fit onto the pizza pan making a small edge for crust.
Top with sauce and toppings and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
Enjoy!
All you need to make this recipe. Ingredients are easy to find at any bulk food store.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 x envelopes quick-rising yeast
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup very warm water
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp liquid honey
1 tbsp cornmeal
olive oil (for preparing pan)
(sauce and any toppings you desire)
In a medium bowl, combine both flours, flax, yeast and salt. Mix well.
Measure warm water in measuring cup, then stir in olive oil and honey. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon to form a ball. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 1-2 minutes.
Spray or lightly coat a medium bowl with olive oil and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly coat a 12inch pizza pan with olive oil and dust with cornmeal. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Once dough has risen, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll dough out and fit onto the pizza pan making a small edge for crust.
Top with sauce and toppings and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
Enjoy!
Ideas For Diets For Fussy Eaters
Are you a picky eater or do you have children who are? Many people expect this from children but not for an adult although, it is just as common for an adult to be picky as it is for a child to be. Sometimes it is hard to receive the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy when you are picky about what you eat. However, it is possible to get the nutrition you need without having to eat foods that you really don? like. Below we have listed some ideas for diets for picky eaters that can be useful in helping you maintain healthier eating habits. These include ideas for both adults and for children.
One of the first things that you need to do is have as little temptation in front of you as possible. This means when you go shopping for food, buy the box of cereal instead of the bag of donuts. If you fill your cabinets with junk, then when hunger strikes you will eat junk and not get the nutrition that your body needs. On the other hand, if you buy mainly foods from the four food groups, then you will develop a better eating habit. Therefore, potential diets for picky eaters include having healthy foods available for when you are hungry and in a picky mood.
If you have a child that is a picky eater then you are probably worried about them. However, most children eat enough to stay healthy. When they are hungry they will eat something, when they are not hungry they don? need to eat. This is why you never want to try and force a child to eat. You do need to keep an eye on their eating habits and see if they are snacking between meals. If they are, this could be one reason they are being so picky. When you consider potential diets for picky eaters make sure that the foods that you supply are healthy ones and you won? have to worry too much about their health.
When it comes to children many parents have a tendency of wanting them to over eat. This of course is not intentional, but it is a habit to insist your child clean their plate. Try to reframe from this as it only creates more troubles. It is a great idea to use color and a variety of foods to spice things up a little. Don? ever use food to punish or reward a child, this can really make them confused. Diets for picky eaters do not have to be complicated, they just need to be nutritious and you want have anything to worry about.
One of the first things that you need to do is have as little temptation in front of you as possible. This means when you go shopping for food, buy the box of cereal instead of the bag of donuts. If you fill your cabinets with junk, then when hunger strikes you will eat junk and not get the nutrition that your body needs. On the other hand, if you buy mainly foods from the four food groups, then you will develop a better eating habit. Therefore, potential diets for picky eaters include having healthy foods available for when you are hungry and in a picky mood.
If you have a child that is a picky eater then you are probably worried about them. However, most children eat enough to stay healthy. When they are hungry they will eat something, when they are not hungry they don? need to eat. This is why you never want to try and force a child to eat. You do need to keep an eye on their eating habits and see if they are snacking between meals. If they are, this could be one reason they are being so picky. When you consider potential diets for picky eaters make sure that the foods that you supply are healthy ones and you won? have to worry too much about their health.
When it comes to children many parents have a tendency of wanting them to over eat. This of course is not intentional, but it is a habit to insist your child clean their plate. Try to reframe from this as it only creates more troubles. It is a great idea to use color and a variety of foods to spice things up a little. Don? ever use food to punish or reward a child, this can really make them confused. Diets for picky eaters do not have to be complicated, they just need to be nutritious and you want have anything to worry about.
Five Super Fruits to Enjoy for Good Health
For travelers to the Caribbean and South America, there waits the opportunity to sample delicious exotic fruits that not only taste good, but are good for the body. In the Amazon Rainforest region, in particular, one hears much about the legendary Acai berry, believed to be one of the most powerful foods for destroying free radicals in the body. This berry's high antioxidant content, not to mention its richness of vitamins, has made it a sought after fruit all around the world. However, other fruits are deserving of the same attention.
The next time you decide on a tropical vacation, you may want to search around for these exciting, fresh fruits to sample. Enjoy their tartness and color and savor the health benefits and feelings of contentment they may provide.
Acerola - Resident of the West Indies and Puerto Rico and may already be familiar with the fruit known as the Barbados cherry. Indeed, the acerola fruit resembles a large cherry in shape and color, though it is not of the same family. Used in Caribbean cuisine, the acerola is high in Vitamin C and believed to have more potency than orange juice.
Cupuacu - Deep in the heart of the Brazilian Rainforest, one might find the tall trees that bear this fruit, a relative of the Cacao. Similar to Cacao in flavor, the Cupuacu is an oblong brown fruit from which pulp is cultivated and used as a substitute for cocoa. Cupuacu is a popular ingredient in many South American dishes and offers a caffeine free alternative to cocoa.
Noni - Prevalent on Pacific islands like Tahiti and Hawaii, Noni is probably one of the more commercial of the exotic fruits thanks to recent Noni juice fads. While the actual fruit is bulbous, pungent and bitter, the juice extracted is rich in vitamins and amino acids. While touted as a diet supplement drink, it's ability to assist in weight loss and other remedies is debated. Anyone considering adding a particular beverage as part of a diet plan may wish to consult with a physician.
From tart cherry-like fruits of the Caribbean to rich seeded fruits of the Pacific, there is always something new to discover in this world of exotic, natural foods. You might be surprised with what you find on your next trip.
The next time you decide on a tropical vacation, you may want to search around for these exciting, fresh fruits to sample. Enjoy their tartness and color and savor the health benefits and feelings of contentment they may provide.
Acerola - Resident of the West Indies and Puerto Rico and may already be familiar with the fruit known as the Barbados cherry. Indeed, the acerola fruit resembles a large cherry in shape and color, though it is not of the same family. Used in Caribbean cuisine, the acerola is high in Vitamin C and believed to have more potency than orange juice.
Cupuacu - Deep in the heart of the Brazilian Rainforest, one might find the tall trees that bear this fruit, a relative of the Cacao. Similar to Cacao in flavor, the Cupuacu is an oblong brown fruit from which pulp is cultivated and used as a substitute for cocoa. Cupuacu is a popular ingredient in many South American dishes and offers a caffeine free alternative to cocoa.
Noni - Prevalent on Pacific islands like Tahiti and Hawaii, Noni is probably one of the more commercial of the exotic fruits thanks to recent Noni juice fads. While the actual fruit is bulbous, pungent and bitter, the juice extracted is rich in vitamins and amino acids. While touted as a diet supplement drink, it's ability to assist in weight loss and other remedies is debated. Anyone considering adding a particular beverage as part of a diet plan may wish to consult with a physician.
From tart cherry-like fruits of the Caribbean to rich seeded fruits of the Pacific, there is always something new to discover in this world of exotic, natural foods. You might be surprised with what you find on your next trip.
2007年5月9日星期三
Blame NO ONE and NOTHING Else But The Shooter For VT
Wil Wheaton (they guy who played Wesley Crusher on Star Trek the Next Generation) posts on his blog here about a great quote he read at (get this) another blog!
After the Virginia Tech shooting, I spent a few hours watching the coverage and people trying to "blame" anything semi-plausible for the cause(s) of the shooting. I have concluded several things:
Jack Thompson is a attention grabbing idiot and should be disbarred, charged with extortion and defamation of character by anyone practicing free speech (via video games or otherwise). And also extradited from the USA and sent someplace no one understands English. Dr. Phil needs to do a lot more homework before making ANY statements about ANYTHING. The so called EXPERTS should focus more on helping fix society's problems from a equitable and moral standpoint rather than searching for fame, notoriety, and extremely unrealistic social goals that are willing to drastically harm others in order to benefit a small, changeable few.
This young man who decided to take many lives because of the problems in his own, is a sad tragic story. My prayers go out to his soul and his family's grief. My prayers and condolences go out to the souls, families and friends of all the victims, as well as all the students to are privy to the VT campus. ] The thought that guys like Thompson, Phil McGraw PHD, and others would automatically jump on the bandwagon of video game violence, mass media (movies and music) as blaming EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THIS PERSON HAD A MENTAL ILLNESS really makes me sick. Yes it is true that media can cause less than original people to imitate imagery or action, but when said action crosses the socially acceptable boundaries, more is going on there than a kid watching violent movies, video games, or listening to rap music. One thing that I have learned in regards to human behavior since becoming a father is that a massive amount of who a person is and how they behave can be easily traced back to personal and parental responsibility. When a parent instills in a child what is and what is not socially and personally acceptable, that sticks with them for life. Yes I know there are exceptions, psychological and physiological problems being the only two that are acceptable in my mind.
I grew up in a small town rural community where it is normal to have guns in the windows of pickup trucks, twelve year olds go "shootin" and the fear of God and dad's belt kept you in line. But what happened the first time my Dad let me handle a gun? Ground rules. Besides technical stuff like check the safety, clear the chamber, point the muzzle away from yourself and people..... the conversation went pretty much like this.
Do you point this at people?
No.
Do shoot at something you do not want to destroy?
No, never.
Do you know what will happen if you break any of these rules?
Yup, beat, tarred, feathered, hung by my thumbs.
I would like to use this forum to show how this stuff can be avoided.
1. Take responsibility for what your kids see, hear and do. This is huge, less than ten years ago, although I professed to be Christian, the things I surrounded myself with were hardly that. My iTunes collection was filled with Metallica, Korn, and many others. My DVD collection showed my taste for foul mouthed, bloody, sex filled "films" that children should not watch, never mind even look at the cover art. Through my wonderful wife, and the grace of God, my tastes have changed, mind you, I still love epic, monstrous, guitar crunching rock, but I like hearing things that convey hope, worship, and life instead of death, pain, hate and other negatives. I have traded movie soundtracks (Spiderman and Batman Begins are highly recommended) for the latest Korn release, and where I would have been excited for the upcoming Metallica album, I am waiting more to see what Jeremy Camp's new cd will hold, so I can play it for the whole family while we clean house.
2. Talk to your kids about why things may or may not be appropriate. Although teachers should be respected and held in high regard, they cannot be relied upon to show our kids how to be good people. If you are unsure what should or should not be appropriate, attend a few meetings or services at your local Pentecostal church such as a Foursquare Church (no this is not an ad). Or find someplace near you. I am not saying become a full fledged member, nor am I saying that you have to be a Christian to be a good parent, but a lot is to be said for the true moral teachings of Jesus.
3. Be an example. Yet another learning process in my adult and parental life, and one of the hardest, but you can still "be a kid" and teach responsibility at the same time.
I know this was a long winded post, but this was put on my heart. God's speed to those victims of Va. Tech.
After the Virginia Tech shooting, I spent a few hours watching the coverage and people trying to "blame" anything semi-plausible for the cause(s) of the shooting. I have concluded several things:
Jack Thompson is a attention grabbing idiot and should be disbarred, charged with extortion and defamation of character by anyone practicing free speech (via video games or otherwise). And also extradited from the USA and sent someplace no one understands English. Dr. Phil needs to do a lot more homework before making ANY statements about ANYTHING. The so called EXPERTS should focus more on helping fix society's problems from a equitable and moral standpoint rather than searching for fame, notoriety, and extremely unrealistic social goals that are willing to drastically harm others in order to benefit a small, changeable few.
This young man who decided to take many lives because of the problems in his own, is a sad tragic story. My prayers go out to his soul and his family's grief. My prayers and condolences go out to the souls, families and friends of all the victims, as well as all the students to are privy to the VT campus. ] The thought that guys like Thompson, Phil McGraw PHD, and others would automatically jump on the bandwagon of video game violence, mass media (movies and music) as blaming EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THIS PERSON HAD A MENTAL ILLNESS really makes me sick. Yes it is true that media can cause less than original people to imitate imagery or action, but when said action crosses the socially acceptable boundaries, more is going on there than a kid watching violent movies, video games, or listening to rap music. One thing that I have learned in regards to human behavior since becoming a father is that a massive amount of who a person is and how they behave can be easily traced back to personal and parental responsibility. When a parent instills in a child what is and what is not socially and personally acceptable, that sticks with them for life. Yes I know there are exceptions, psychological and physiological problems being the only two that are acceptable in my mind.
I grew up in a small town rural community where it is normal to have guns in the windows of pickup trucks, twelve year olds go "shootin" and the fear of God and dad's belt kept you in line. But what happened the first time my Dad let me handle a gun? Ground rules. Besides technical stuff like check the safety, clear the chamber, point the muzzle away from yourself and people..... the conversation went pretty much like this.
Do you point this at people?
No.
Do shoot at something you do not want to destroy?
No, never.
Do you know what will happen if you break any of these rules?
Yup, beat, tarred, feathered, hung by my thumbs.
I would like to use this forum to show how this stuff can be avoided.
1. Take responsibility for what your kids see, hear and do. This is huge, less than ten years ago, although I professed to be Christian, the things I surrounded myself with were hardly that. My iTunes collection was filled with Metallica, Korn, and many others. My DVD collection showed my taste for foul mouthed, bloody, sex filled "films" that children should not watch, never mind even look at the cover art. Through my wonderful wife, and the grace of God, my tastes have changed, mind you, I still love epic, monstrous, guitar crunching rock, but I like hearing things that convey hope, worship, and life instead of death, pain, hate and other negatives. I have traded movie soundtracks (Spiderman and Batman Begins are highly recommended) for the latest Korn release, and where I would have been excited for the upcoming Metallica album, I am waiting more to see what Jeremy Camp's new cd will hold, so I can play it for the whole family while we clean house.
2. Talk to your kids about why things may or may not be appropriate. Although teachers should be respected and held in high regard, they cannot be relied upon to show our kids how to be good people. If you are unsure what should or should not be appropriate, attend a few meetings or services at your local Pentecostal church such as a Foursquare Church (no this is not an ad). Or find someplace near you. I am not saying become a full fledged member, nor am I saying that you have to be a Christian to be a good parent, but a lot is to be said for the true moral teachings of Jesus.
3. Be an example. Yet another learning process in my adult and parental life, and one of the hardest, but you can still "be a kid" and teach responsibility at the same time.
I know this was a long winded post, but this was put on my heart. God's speed to those victims of Va. Tech.
Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Many people have different ideas on how to prepare great shrimp scampi recipes as you will see below. Some of the ingredients are the same and usually it is served with pasta. The type of pasta that you serve with your dish is up to your own taste.
Here are two shrimp scampi recipes that do vary in style. For the first one you will need:
2 pounds of shrimp, ?pound of melted butter or margarine, 3 chopped green onions, 4 tablespoons of crushed garlic cloves, ?cup of lemon juice, ?cup of dry bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt, 2 teaspoons of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Be sure to clean and de-vein your shrimp. Preheat your broiler. Cut them into a butterfly style. Place them in a large pan. Now, combine the butter, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, bread crumbs, and egg, seasoning salt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Now place this mixture by spoonfuls over the shrimp. Broil for around 5 minutes until done.
Other shrimp scampi vary also in the ingredients but are just as tasty as the one above. For this recipe you will need:
1 pound of thin spaghetti noodles, 1/3 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil, 2 pounds of shrimp, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, ?teaspoon of crushed peppers, ?cup of chopped green onions, 1 cup of diced mushrooms, ?cup of white wine, ?cup of butter, salt and pepper to taste.
To prepare you need to cook the pasta until it is al dente, usually around 3 to 5 minutes, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, (sprinkles of water will dance around the pan) saut?the shrimp for a few seconds. Now add the garlic, peppers, green onions and mushrooms. Cook for about one minute. Now add the wine and bring to a boil, cook until slightly thick. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stir until dissolved. Now, you can add the pasta and gently stir. This is a very wonderful and unique dish that everyone will love.
Finding the best shrimp scampi recipes are a matter of taste. You can try all different types of spices and other ingredients that you want to try to create your own recipes. Usually shrimp scampi is kind of spicy, so you can try other items such as salsa, for a new and unique flavor that no one else has thought of to add to the basic recipe.
Hans is author ofSeafood Recipes at Steaks-Guides.com
Here are two shrimp scampi recipes that do vary in style. For the first one you will need:
2 pounds of shrimp, ?pound of melted butter or margarine, 3 chopped green onions, 4 tablespoons of crushed garlic cloves, ?cup of lemon juice, ?cup of dry bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt, 2 teaspoons of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Be sure to clean and de-vein your shrimp. Preheat your broiler. Cut them into a butterfly style. Place them in a large pan. Now, combine the butter, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, bread crumbs, and egg, seasoning salt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Now place this mixture by spoonfuls over the shrimp. Broil for around 5 minutes until done.
Other shrimp scampi vary also in the ingredients but are just as tasty as the one above. For this recipe you will need:
1 pound of thin spaghetti noodles, 1/3 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil, 2 pounds of shrimp, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, ?teaspoon of crushed peppers, ?cup of chopped green onions, 1 cup of diced mushrooms, ?cup of white wine, ?cup of butter, salt and pepper to taste.
To prepare you need to cook the pasta until it is al dente, usually around 3 to 5 minutes, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, (sprinkles of water will dance around the pan) saut?the shrimp for a few seconds. Now add the garlic, peppers, green onions and mushrooms. Cook for about one minute. Now add the wine and bring to a boil, cook until slightly thick. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stir until dissolved. Now, you can add the pasta and gently stir. This is a very wonderful and unique dish that everyone will love.
Finding the best shrimp scampi recipes are a matter of taste. You can try all different types of spices and other ingredients that you want to try to create your own recipes. Usually shrimp scampi is kind of spicy, so you can try other items such as salsa, for a new and unique flavor that no one else has thought of to add to the basic recipe.
Hans is author ofSeafood Recipes at Steaks-Guides.com
Weight Loss Recipe: Veal Mango
Just because you are watching your weight does not mean you can't prepare fantastic meals for company. "Veal Mango" is one of range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes that will assist you manage your weight. Your guest will never know you are on a diet, and your family will love you for this great recipe!
Variety is an essential element of any successful health program. If you get bored with foods, you're much more likely to abandon your program altogether. Each main meal should be accompanied by an exciting range of colorful vegetables.
Veal Mango (serves four)
Ingredients
2 small or 1 large mango or tinned mango
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
3 tablespoons mango chutney
4 tablespoons chopped spring onions
4 lean veal schnitzels
a little plain flour
1 teaspoon oil
2 tablespoons water
4 spring onions for garnish
Directions
1. Peel the mangoes. Cut away and roughly slice the flesh.
2. Place the mango flesh in a saucepan. Add the white wine and chutney. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
3. Add the chopped spring onions. Return to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for a further two to three minutes.
4. Dust the veal schnitzels with the plain flour. While the sauce is simmering, brush or spray a large frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the schnitzels, turning occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes until browned on both sides.
6. Remove the cooked schnitzels from the pan. Add the 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, as well as the sauce. Heat, stirring constantly, for about three minutes.
7. Arrange the schnitzels on individual dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the schnitzels and garnish with the whole spring onions.
Kim Beardsmore is a weight loss consultant whose business operates across 60 countries. This world renowned, medically approved program will give you results you'll love and all the support you need! Estimate your body fat percentage and register for our weight loss ezine and further recipes at http://leanmachine.org/?refid=vlmngo-33192
Variety is an essential element of any successful health program. If you get bored with foods, you're much more likely to abandon your program altogether. Each main meal should be accompanied by an exciting range of colorful vegetables.
Veal Mango (serves four)
Ingredients
2 small or 1 large mango or tinned mango
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
3 tablespoons mango chutney
4 tablespoons chopped spring onions
4 lean veal schnitzels
a little plain flour
1 teaspoon oil
2 tablespoons water
4 spring onions for garnish
Directions
1. Peel the mangoes. Cut away and roughly slice the flesh.
2. Place the mango flesh in a saucepan. Add the white wine and chutney. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
3. Add the chopped spring onions. Return to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for a further two to three minutes.
4. Dust the veal schnitzels with the plain flour. While the sauce is simmering, brush or spray a large frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the schnitzels, turning occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes until browned on both sides.
6. Remove the cooked schnitzels from the pan. Add the 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, as well as the sauce. Heat, stirring constantly, for about three minutes.
7. Arrange the schnitzels on individual dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the schnitzels and garnish with the whole spring onions.
Kim Beardsmore is a weight loss consultant whose business operates across 60 countries. This world renowned, medically approved program will give you results you'll love and all the support you need! Estimate your body fat percentage and register for our weight loss ezine and further recipes at http://leanmachine.org/?refid=vlmngo-33192
2007年5月8日星期二
Appreciating Mom - More and More
Was your mom the coolest mom on the block? Mother of the Year, every year? Admit it, she continues to inspire you with wisdom and patience you would not have believed possible without her example. As we move thru our lives and become parents ourselves, we appreciate our moms more and more.
Moms are funny, though. There's a saying, "Only your mother can truly embarrass you." I'd say that's pretty much true. At least in our family. I can embarrass my 13 year old daughter, Rachel, without even trying. Especially since I work at her school. It's not that I try. Not hard, anyway. Much of the time, it's simply that I'm there, being cool. Or what I think is cool. Maybe that's why she's embarrassed.
Remember, Rachel is 13. Most of the time she doesn't want me to know she likes me. She recently took a trip to another state with her grandparents. We spoke on the phone the day after she left, and she actually told me she loved me and missed me. That was a rare treat, and it got me to thinking... I'm sure Rachel loves me. She might even think I'm cool. She just doesn't say so very often and when she did, it sure felt good. Does my mom know how I feel about her?
When was the last time you told your mother, or your stepmother, if you have one, how much you appreciate her contribution in your life? Are you sure she knows how much you appreciate her? It's so easy to get caught up in everyday life and fail to do the things that really matter.
Have you told your mom how much she means to you lately? Better yet, have you told her in writing? You know how moms are ?we keep everything our kids make for us ?no matter how old they are when they make it.
Moms are funny, though. There's a saying, "Only your mother can truly embarrass you." I'd say that's pretty much true. At least in our family. I can embarrass my 13 year old daughter, Rachel, without even trying. Especially since I work at her school. It's not that I try. Not hard, anyway. Much of the time, it's simply that I'm there, being cool. Or what I think is cool. Maybe that's why she's embarrassed.
Remember, Rachel is 13. Most of the time she doesn't want me to know she likes me. She recently took a trip to another state with her grandparents. We spoke on the phone the day after she left, and she actually told me she loved me and missed me. That was a rare treat, and it got me to thinking... I'm sure Rachel loves me. She might even think I'm cool. She just doesn't say so very often and when she did, it sure felt good. Does my mom know how I feel about her?
When was the last time you told your mother, or your stepmother, if you have one, how much you appreciate her contribution in your life? Are you sure she knows how much you appreciate her? It's so easy to get caught up in everyday life and fail to do the things that really matter.
Have you told your mom how much she means to you lately? Better yet, have you told her in writing? You know how moms are ?we keep everything our kids make for us ?no matter how old they are when they make it.
Geocaching or Geocapsuling? A New Spin
While Geocaching enthusiasts ramp up for an active season, an intriguing extension of that sport has recently surfaced. It is called Geocapsuling, and it? based on the discreet placement of wilderness time capsules for young family members to retrieve, months or years into the future.
Sheltered inside hollow, polyurethane replicas of actual rocks or logs, small stainless steel time capsules are protected from the harsh extremes of environment. As in Geocaching, they are purposely left behind. But this new adventure beckons a future generation of explorers into our American wilderness.
Geocapsuling has markings of the higher profile sport of Geocaching, but it differs in a few distinct areas. Geocapsuling caches are prepared for just one special person, not groups of recurring visitors, as in Geocaching. They are left in an environmentally disguised housing, not exposed in plastic Tupperware or metal ammo cans that are typical of Geocaching. And unlike Geocaching, these personal time capsules provide a dual family event for both those who leave the cache and those who retrieve it.
The family orientation is purposeful. It's an opportunity for older family members to plant not only a small generational gift for future retrieval, but also spark an new incentive for exploration among younger family members. Having all the elements of a GPS based wilderness treasure hunt, the eventual rediscovery trek can occur days or years after the original placement. And because this is a two-sided adventure, the fun is shared by those who plan and by those who retrieve.
Special stainless steel time capsules meant for the activity are built to survive environmental extremes. And the remarkably realistic polyurethane rock (or log) housings that shield these small, confined treasures are virtually indiscernible from any other natural feature, even on close inspection.
Protecting capsule contents for an extended stay and choosing a remote drop-site are critical factors to consider. And since fostering an appreciation for the wilderness experience is a goal of the sport, the region of placement should be given high priority. These issues are fully discussed at the sponsoring website called TimeInACapsule.com. Interesting visual examples of the rock and log replicas can also be seen here.
What should you include inside your time capsule? Well, the stainless containers are deliberately small, slightly larger than a soft drink can. So you will find room for private notes, a few photos, a personal item or two. Discovering a gift, keepsake or remembrance in the cache would no doubt add to the surprise of your explorer descendants. But the excitement for a future generation to locate a spectacular wilderness spot visited by parents or grandparents in previous years could be priceless.
Is either Geocapsuling or Geocaching "littering" as some have claimed? That will be a hard sell to hundreds of thousands of current and responsible wilderness devotees around the world. And Geocapsuling incorporates so many alluring elements of a treasure hunt that the camouflaged gems left by an earlier generation are not likely to be abandoned by any intended recipient.
As with Geocaching, some public lands are off limits to Geocapsuling. Find help in identifying both public and private land alternatives at the Time In A Capsule website.
Sheltered inside hollow, polyurethane replicas of actual rocks or logs, small stainless steel time capsules are protected from the harsh extremes of environment. As in Geocaching, they are purposely left behind. But this new adventure beckons a future generation of explorers into our American wilderness.
Geocapsuling has markings of the higher profile sport of Geocaching, but it differs in a few distinct areas. Geocapsuling caches are prepared for just one special person, not groups of recurring visitors, as in Geocaching. They are left in an environmentally disguised housing, not exposed in plastic Tupperware or metal ammo cans that are typical of Geocaching. And unlike Geocaching, these personal time capsules provide a dual family event for both those who leave the cache and those who retrieve it.
The family orientation is purposeful. It's an opportunity for older family members to plant not only a small generational gift for future retrieval, but also spark an new incentive for exploration among younger family members. Having all the elements of a GPS based wilderness treasure hunt, the eventual rediscovery trek can occur days or years after the original placement. And because this is a two-sided adventure, the fun is shared by those who plan and by those who retrieve.
Special stainless steel time capsules meant for the activity are built to survive environmental extremes. And the remarkably realistic polyurethane rock (or log) housings that shield these small, confined treasures are virtually indiscernible from any other natural feature, even on close inspection.
Protecting capsule contents for an extended stay and choosing a remote drop-site are critical factors to consider. And since fostering an appreciation for the wilderness experience is a goal of the sport, the region of placement should be given high priority. These issues are fully discussed at the sponsoring website called TimeInACapsule.com. Interesting visual examples of the rock and log replicas can also be seen here.
What should you include inside your time capsule? Well, the stainless containers are deliberately small, slightly larger than a soft drink can. So you will find room for private notes, a few photos, a personal item or two. Discovering a gift, keepsake or remembrance in the cache would no doubt add to the surprise of your explorer descendants. But the excitement for a future generation to locate a spectacular wilderness spot visited by parents or grandparents in previous years could be priceless.
Is either Geocapsuling or Geocaching "littering" as some have claimed? That will be a hard sell to hundreds of thousands of current and responsible wilderness devotees around the world. And Geocapsuling incorporates so many alluring elements of a treasure hunt that the camouflaged gems left by an earlier generation are not likely to be abandoned by any intended recipient.
As with Geocaching, some public lands are off limits to Geocapsuling. Find help in identifying both public and private land alternatives at the Time In A Capsule website.
Do You Need A Marriage Family Counselor?
Are you struggling in your marriage? Does divorce appear to be looming on the horizon? Have you been thinking about getting a marriage family counselor?
Is divorce really the answer to an unhappy marriage? At first glance, a person in an unhappy marriage may appear to be happier after the demise of the marriage, but what is the long term effect?
Recently, a report by the Institute for American Values, a private, nonpartisan family think tank, had this to say about the idea that divorce makes an unhappy person happy:
"In popular discussion and in scholarly literature, the assumption has always been that if a marriage is unhappy, if you get a divorce, it is likely you will be happier than if you stayed married," said David Blankenhorn of the Institute. "This is the first time this has been tested empirically, and [the tests show that] there is no evidence to support this assumption."
University of Chicago sociologist Linda Waite headed a team of researchers who conducted a study that analyzed the relationship between marriage, divorce, and unhappiness. The team used data collected by the National Survey of Family and Households that had interviewed 5,232 married people in the late 1980s. The total of unhappy marriages: 645. Five years later, 167 had divorced or separated, and 478 had remained married.
The research shows that unhappily married adults who got a divorce were, in the end, no happier than those who had stayed married. The 13 factors they measured the level of happiness on in these adults included self-esteem, personal mastery, depression, purpose in life and alcohol drinks per day.
Divorce causes many problems. Those issues include poverty, depression, poor health and a greater likelihood of suicide. Men who are divorced have higher rates of mental illness and death due to accidents and suicide than married men. Along with that, divorced fathers who do not live with their children are more likely to engage in behaviors that compromise their health. A study of children's home environments found that divorced mothers often cannot give their children the same level of emotional support as married mothers.
Happily married couples are those who continue to invest in the marriage, knowing that for love to flourish, it takes hard work and substantial amounts of creativity. In each situation of the unhappiest marriages reported by the researchers mentioned above who were able to dramatically turn their marriage around and were able to stay together, commitment served as the underlying foundation for a lasting and often a resulting happy marriage at last.
Nineteenth-century author Leo Tolstoy observed, "What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility."
Would you like to make your marriage work? Or do you believe divorce is the answer? Would you like to weigh the issue and see what research has uncovered about divorce and/or staying married? My website has resources that can help a person in a troubled marriage figure out how to save their marriage and rekindle their relationship.
Is divorce really the answer to an unhappy marriage? At first glance, a person in an unhappy marriage may appear to be happier after the demise of the marriage, but what is the long term effect?
Recently, a report by the Institute for American Values, a private, nonpartisan family think tank, had this to say about the idea that divorce makes an unhappy person happy:
"In popular discussion and in scholarly literature, the assumption has always been that if a marriage is unhappy, if you get a divorce, it is likely you will be happier than if you stayed married," said David Blankenhorn of the Institute. "This is the first time this has been tested empirically, and [the tests show that] there is no evidence to support this assumption."
University of Chicago sociologist Linda Waite headed a team of researchers who conducted a study that analyzed the relationship between marriage, divorce, and unhappiness. The team used data collected by the National Survey of Family and Households that had interviewed 5,232 married people in the late 1980s. The total of unhappy marriages: 645. Five years later, 167 had divorced or separated, and 478 had remained married.
The research shows that unhappily married adults who got a divorce were, in the end, no happier than those who had stayed married. The 13 factors they measured the level of happiness on in these adults included self-esteem, personal mastery, depression, purpose in life and alcohol drinks per day.
Divorce causes many problems. Those issues include poverty, depression, poor health and a greater likelihood of suicide. Men who are divorced have higher rates of mental illness and death due to accidents and suicide than married men. Along with that, divorced fathers who do not live with their children are more likely to engage in behaviors that compromise their health. A study of children's home environments found that divorced mothers often cannot give their children the same level of emotional support as married mothers.
Happily married couples are those who continue to invest in the marriage, knowing that for love to flourish, it takes hard work and substantial amounts of creativity. In each situation of the unhappiest marriages reported by the researchers mentioned above who were able to dramatically turn their marriage around and were able to stay together, commitment served as the underlying foundation for a lasting and often a resulting happy marriage at last.
Nineteenth-century author Leo Tolstoy observed, "What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility."
Would you like to make your marriage work? Or do you believe divorce is the answer? Would you like to weigh the issue and see what research has uncovered about divorce and/or staying married? My website has resources that can help a person in a troubled marriage figure out how to save their marriage and rekindle their relationship.
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