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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Training program in godliness
I Tim 4:7
1. What are the important issues pertaining to a right relationship with God? (purity in life and thought, faithfulness in studying Word, disciplined prayer life, life filled w/Godly relationships, devotion to Christian service, faithfulness in witnessing, consistent memorization of Scripture, time spent actively discipling, recognize areas of failure in sin)
2. What are the areas where you are not making spiritual progress?
3. Create a list of things you want to work on during the next month.
4. Solicit accountability from those closest to you.
5. Pace yourself.
6. Failure is only failure if its the last word for you.
1. What are the important issues pertaining to a right relationship with God? (purity in life and thought, faithfulness in studying Word, disciplined prayer life, life filled w/Godly relationships, devotion to Christian service, faithfulness in witnessing, consistent memorization of Scripture, time spent actively discipling, recognize areas of failure in sin)
2. What are the areas where you are not making spiritual progress?
3. Create a list of things you want to work on during the next month.
4. Solicit accountability from those closest to you.
5. Pace yourself.
6. Failure is only failure if its the last word for you.
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Time Management Matrix
Urgent, Important
Crises, pressing problems, emergency projects
Not Urgent, Important
Planning, PC activities, opportunities, preparation, crisis preparation, relationship building
Urgent, Not Important
Interruptions, some calls/mail/reports, many proximate/pressing matters, many popular activities
Not Urgent, Not Important
Busywork, some mail, time-wasters, some phone calls, procrastination activities, escape reading & TV: Usually pictured like this:
Crises, pressing problems, emergency projects
Not Urgent, Important
Planning, PC activities, opportunities, preparation, crisis preparation, relationship building
Urgent, Not Important
Interruptions, some calls/mail/reports, many proximate/pressing matters, many popular activities
Not Urgent, Not Important
Busywork, some mail, time-wasters, some phone calls, procrastination activities, escape reading & TV: Usually pictured like this:
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: The horizon problem
2 The horizon problem
OUR universe appears to be unfathomably uniform. Look across space from one edge of the visible universe to the other, and you'll see that the microwave background radiation filling the cosmos is at the same temperature everywhere. That may not seem surprising until you consider that the two edges are nearly 28 billion light years apart and our universe is only 14 billion years old.
Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, so there is no way heat radiation could have traveled between the two horizons to even out the hot and cold spots created in the big bang and leave the thermal equilibrium we see now.
This "horizon problem" is a big headache for cosmologists, so big that they have come up with some pretty wild solutions. "Inflation", for example.
You can solve the horizon problem by having the universe expand ultra-fast for a time, just after the big bang, blowing up by a factor of 1050 in 10-33 seconds. But is that just wishful thinking? "Inflation would be an explanation if it occurred," says University of Cambridge astronomer Martin Rees. The trouble is that no one knows what could have made that happen.
So, in effect, inflation solves one mystery only to invoke another. A variation in the speed of light could also solve the horizon problem - but this too is impotent in the face of the question "why?" In scientific terms, the uniform temperature of the background radiation remains an anomaly.
OUR universe appears to be unfathomably uniform. Look across space from one edge of the visible universe to the other, and you'll see that the microwave background radiation filling the cosmos is at the same temperature everywhere. That may not seem surprising until you consider that the two edges are nearly 28 billion light years apart and our universe is only 14 billion years old.
Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, so there is no way heat radiation could have traveled between the two horizons to even out the hot and cold spots created in the big bang and leave the thermal equilibrium we see now.
This "horizon problem" is a big headache for cosmologists, so big that they have come up with some pretty wild solutions. "Inflation", for example.
You can solve the horizon problem by having the universe expand ultra-fast for a time, just after the big bang, blowing up by a factor of 1050 in 10-33 seconds. But is that just wishful thinking? "Inflation would be an explanation if it occurred," says University of Cambridge astronomer Martin Rees. The trouble is that no one knows what could have made that happen.
So, in effect, inflation solves one mystery only to invoke another. A variation in the speed of light could also solve the horizon problem - but this too is impotent in the face of the question "why?" In scientific terms, the uniform temperature of the background radiation remains an anomaly.
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Sentences using all 26 letters
Info The five boxing wizards jump quickly.
The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.
more at:
http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question21437.html
The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.
more at:
http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question21437.html
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Why God Never Got Tenure at any University?
Just some silliness.
Question for Academics to Ponder: Why God Never Got Tenure at any University? A bit of humor.
1. He had only one major publication
2. It was in Hebrew.
3. It had no references
4. It wasn't published in a refereed journal
5. Some doubt He wrote it Himself
6. He may have created the world, but what has He done since?
7. The scientific community cannot replicate his results
8. He never got permission from the ethics board to use human subjects
9. When one experiment went awry, He tried to cover it up by drowning the subjects
10. He rarely came to class and just told students, "Read the book"
11. Some say He had His son teach the class
12. He expelled His first two students
13. His office hours were irregular and sometimes held on a mountaintop
14. Although there were only 10 requirements, most students failed.
(Quoted from an Ann Landers column)
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Question for Academics to Ponder: Why God Never Got Tenure at any University? A bit of humor.
1. He had only one major publication
2. It was in Hebrew.
3. It had no references
4. It wasn't published in a refereed journal
5. Some doubt He wrote it Himself
6. He may have created the world, but what has He done since?
7. The scientific community cannot replicate his results
8. He never got permission from the ethics board to use human subjects
9. When one experiment went awry, He tried to cover it up by drowning the subjects
10. He rarely came to class and just told students, "Read the book"
11. Some say He had His son teach the class
12. He expelled His first two students
13. His office hours were irregular and sometimes held on a mountaintop
14. Although there were only 10 requirements, most students failed.
(Quoted from an Ann Landers column)
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Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Tell Tchaikovsky the News
Info Tell Tchaikovsky the News
The new composer’s dictionary:
Adagio Frommagio—to play in a slow and cheesy manner
Angus Dei—to play with a divine, beefy tone
A Patella—unaccompanied knee-slapping
Frugalhorn—a sensible, inexpensive brass instrument
Dill Piccolino—a wind instrument that plays only sour notes
Approximento—a musical entrance that is somewhere in the vicinity of the correct pitch
--From Reader’s Digest, submitted by E.T.Thompson
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The new composer’s dictionary:
Adagio Frommagio—to play in a slow and cheesy manner
Angus Dei—to play with a divine, beefy tone
A Patella—unaccompanied knee-slapping
Frugalhorn—a sensible, inexpensive brass instrument
Dill Piccolino—a wind instrument that plays only sour notes
Approximento—a musical entrance that is somewhere in the vicinity of the correct pitch
--From Reader’s Digest, submitted by E.T.Thompson
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Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Stratford Cities in the US
These are all the states with a town called “Stratford”
CT
NJ
CA
IA
NH
OK
SD
TX
VA
WA
WI
CT
NJ
CA
IA
NH
OK
SD
TX
VA
WA
WI
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Strategy for Making Disciples
1. Developing redemptive relationships
a. Proclamational—street preaching
b. Confrontational—door to door
c. Relational—friends and neighbors
2. Giving a clear verbal witness
3. Introducing friends to our church
Strategy for maturing disciples
1. Being a Word-centered fellowship
2. Providing accountability in the context of loving relationships
3. Training believers in Biblical Stewardship
a. Proclamational—street preaching
b. Confrontational—door to door
c. Relational—friends and neighbors
2. Giving a clear verbal witness
3. Introducing friends to our church
Strategy for maturing disciples
1. Being a Word-centered fellowship
2. Providing accountability in the context of loving relationships
3. Training believers in Biblical Stewardship
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Stocks monthly
Get into an automatic investment plan
tiaa-cref
800-223-1200
t rowe price
800 638 5660
Buyandhold.com
1800 646 8212
Invesco Funds Group
invescofunds.com
1800 525 8085
T. Rowe Price
troweprice.com
1800 638 5660
ShareBuilder
sharebuilder.com
1800 223 1200
tiaa-cref
800-223-1200
t rowe price
800 638 5660
Buyandhold.com
1800 646 8212
Invesco Funds Group
invescofunds.com
1800 525 8085
T. Rowe Price
troweprice.com
1800 638 5660
ShareBuilder
sharebuilder.com
1800 223 1200
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Stewardship Seminar Duffy
• Use IRS website to determine tax withholding
• Self-proving affidavit attached to the will
• Power of attorney document
• Advanced directive--living will
• Save 10% or more
• Nursing home insurance 55-70; John Hancock; Genco; more affordable @ 55; consider this after paying off the mortgage
• CFP Certified Financial Planner
• No income from annuity before 59 1/2
• Gift annuity 6-9% tax savings then tax free income ($100,000 @ 6.5% nets $6500/year, $540/mo income)
• To determine needed income, divide monthly deficit by 5% times 12 equals investment lump sum needed
• thelifegroup.org
• *ingdirect.com (done)
• life estate--transfer deed to church/college, right to live there, protects assets, immediate tax benefit
• charitable remainder trust: income, avoid capital galns, direct to various ministries, maintain control
• *with the will, make sure the taxable stuff (retirement funds) goes to ministry (non taxable) first
• Christian will--statement of testimony & faith
• Need to have Parents set up a will
• *Wisconsin tax if estate is larger than $675,000--need to be careful--also Federal Tax
• *HIPPA language--need to be added
• Self-proving affidavit attached to the will
• Power of attorney document
• Advanced directive--living will
• Save 10% or more
• Nursing home insurance 55-70; John Hancock; Genco; more affordable @ 55; consider this after paying off the mortgage
• CFP Certified Financial Planner
• No income from annuity before 59 1/2
• Gift annuity 6-9% tax savings then tax free income ($100,000 @ 6.5% nets $6500/year, $540/mo income)
• To determine needed income, divide monthly deficit by 5% times 12 equals investment lump sum needed
• thelifegroup.org
• *ingdirect.com (done)
• life estate--transfer deed to church/college, right to live there, protects assets, immediate tax benefit
• charitable remainder trust: income, avoid capital galns, direct to various ministries, maintain control
• *with the will, make sure the taxable stuff (retirement funds) goes to ministry (non taxable) first
• Christian will--statement of testimony & faith
• Need to have Parents set up a will
• *Wisconsin tax if estate is larger than $675,000--need to be careful--also Federal Tax
• *HIPPA language--need to be added
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: SMART goals
Specific
Measureable
Action-oriented
Relevant
Timely
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Salt-Free Herb Blends
Directions: Combine the ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake. Keep in a cool, dark, dry place. Use in place of commercial mixes. Yield: 1/2 cup
Chinese Five-Spice: Blend 1/4 cup ground ginger, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon each of ground allspice and anise seeds, and 2 teaspoons ground cloves.
Mixed Herb Blend: Blend 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes, 2 tablespoons dried tarragon, 1 tablespoon each of dried oregano, dill weed and celery flakes.
Italian Blend: Blend 2 tablespoons each of dried basil and dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons each of thyme, crushed dried rosemary and crushed red pepper.
Curry Blend: Blend 2 tablespoons each of turmeric and ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons each of ground cardamom, ground ginger and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon each of powdered cloves, cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
Mexican Chili Blend: Blend 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tablespoon each of ground cumin and onion powder, 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder and ground red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Greek Blend: Blend 3 tablespoons each of garlic powder and dried lemon peel, 2 tablespoons dried oregano and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Easy Dip Blend: Use to mix with cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese or low-fat sour cream. Blend 1/2 cup dried dill weed and 1 tablespoon each of dried chives, garlic powder, dried lemon peel and dried chervil.
Info Religions/Denominations
This is kind of a categorization I worked on, comments/suggestions welcome
Believe fundamentals of faith:
*Fundamental Baptists
*Bible Baptists
*Fundamental Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist
*Fundamental Nondenominational
*Assembly of God
*Christian & Missionary Alliance
Believe some fundamentals but add works to faith
*Catholicism
*Episcopal
*Church of Christ
*Liberal Lutheran
Deny fundamentals but have loose Biblical connections
*Liberal Presbyterian, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, liberal (“e.g. First”) Baptist
*Mormon
*Jehovah's Witness
*Moslem
• Atheistic
*Christian Science
*Humanists
*Unitarian
• Heathen
*American Indian
*Hindu
*Shinto
*Buddhist
*Animism
*Voodoo
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Created on 11/20/05 11:53:58 am
Modified on 11/30/05 7:36:12 pm
Believe fundamentals of faith:
*Fundamental Baptists
*Bible Baptists
*Fundamental Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist
*Fundamental Nondenominational
*Assembly of God
*Christian & Missionary Alliance
Believe some fundamentals but add works to faith
*Catholicism
*Episcopal
*Church of Christ
*Liberal Lutheran
Deny fundamentals but have loose Biblical connections
*Liberal Presbyterian, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, liberal (“e.g. First”) Baptist
*Mormon
*Jehovah's Witness
*Moslem
• Atheistic
*Christian Science
*Humanists
*Unitarian
• Heathen
*American Indian
*Hindu
*Shinto
*Buddhist
*Animism
*Voodoo
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Created on 11/20/05 11:53:58 am
Modified on 11/30/05 7:36:12 pm
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Quotable quotes
You cannot talk yourself out of situations your behavior has gotten yourself into.
What is the probability of "NOT God" AND "you"?
All news is old news to new people.
Info Rudyard Kipling quote
found in “The Haunted Bookstore:”
" Very rarely will he squarely push the logic of a fact
" To its ultimate conclusion in unmitigated act.
YY UR “too wise you are”
YY UB
ICUR
YY 4ME
We're building up or tearing down in everything we do;
Are we in the construction gang or on the wrecking crew?
--Anon.
Stradivarius--Excellence
"Other men shall make violins, but no man shall make better ones."
Some men die in battle,
Some men die in flames;
Some men die, bit by bit-
Playing little games.
"If I use my gift I might die."
"If I don't use my gift I might as well die."
Little faith will bring your soul to heaven, great faith will bring heaven to your soul. Spurgeon
Gal. 2:20 The longer you study it, the more you appreciate it.
God will hold you responsible for the sermons you missed.
Silence is golden, except in witnessing, and then it's just yellow.
Your labors for God will not count for God unless you have a heart for God.
When Godly influence wanes, personal convictions must take over. Godly influence must be fortified with personal convictions. (OT example: Joash)
John Goetch: Jesus may come between cookies.
Every temptation is an opportunity to flee to God.
Experience does not teach truth, but it helps us learn to apply it.
When your love is greater than your fear, then you'll open your mouth to speak. II Tim 1:7
The way to be anxious for nothing is to pray about everything.
Rudyard Kipling quote
found in The Haunted Bookstore:
" Very rarely will he squarely push the logic of a fact
" To its ultimate conclusion in unmitigated act."
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Modified on 5/20/07 11:24:36 am
What is the probability of "NOT God" AND "you"?
All news is old news to new people.
Info Rudyard Kipling quote
found in “The Haunted Bookstore:”
" Very rarely will he squarely push the logic of a fact
" To its ultimate conclusion in unmitigated act.
YY UR “too wise you are”
YY UB
ICUR
YY 4ME
We're building up or tearing down in everything we do;
Are we in the construction gang or on the wrecking crew?
--Anon.
Stradivarius--Excellence
"Other men shall make violins, but no man shall make better ones."
Some men die in battle,
Some men die in flames;
Some men die, bit by bit-
Playing little games.
"If I use my gift I might die."
"If I don't use my gift I might as well die."
Little faith will bring your soul to heaven, great faith will bring heaven to your soul. Spurgeon
Gal. 2:20 The longer you study it, the more you appreciate it.
God will hold you responsible for the sermons you missed.
Silence is golden, except in witnessing, and then it's just yellow.
Your labors for God will not count for God unless you have a heart for God.
When Godly influence wanes, personal convictions must take over. Godly influence must be fortified with personal convictions. (OT example: Joash)
John Goetch: Jesus may come between cookies.
Every temptation is an opportunity to flee to God.
Experience does not teach truth, but it helps us learn to apply it.
When your love is greater than your fear, then you'll open your mouth to speak. II Tim 1:7
The way to be anxious for nothing is to pray about everything.
Rudyard Kipling quote
found in The Haunted Bookstore:
" Very rarely will he squarely push the logic of a fact
" To its ultimate conclusion in unmitigated act."
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Modified on 5/20/07 11:24:36 am
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Info Phone Etiquette
When Answering the Phone:
¸ Answer on the 2nd or 3rd ring.
¸ Say “Hello” instead of “Hey” or “Hi.”
¸ Smile when you pick up the phone (your attitude can be detected on the phone)
Answering Incoming Calls:
¸ Identify yourself and your organization/company.
¸ Speak slowly and distinctly.
¸ Use simple not complicated words.
Answer Incoming Calls Quickly:
¸ Listen for a name.
¸ Listen actively.
¸ Listen without interrupting the caller.
¸ Announce your transfer.
¸ Be as helpful as possible.
¸ If another phone call comes in, receive that call but remember the first person calling has priority.
When Placing Calls:
¸ Let the person know right away who is calling.
¸ Try to call when it convenient for the other person.
¸ Think before you call.
¸ Picture the other person while on the phone; concentrate on the phone call (don’t get distracted).
¸ If you are disconnected, call back immediately.
How to Handle Rude and Aggressive Callers:
¸ Stay calm; try to remain diplomatic and polite.
¸ Always have a willingness to respond.
¸ When attacked, never attack back.
When Closing a Call:
¸ Thank the person for the call.
¸ En.d on a positive note.
¸ Never conclude by saying “See ya,” Bye, bye,” or “Later.”
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Modified on 2/1/09 1:42:49 pm
¸ Answer on the 2nd or 3rd ring.
¸ Say “Hello” instead of “Hey” or “Hi.”
¸ Smile when you pick up the phone (your attitude can be detected on the phone)
Answering Incoming Calls:
¸ Identify yourself and your organization/company.
¸ Speak slowly and distinctly.
¸ Use simple not complicated words.
Answer Incoming Calls Quickly:
¸ Listen for a name.
¸ Listen actively.
¸ Listen without interrupting the caller.
¸ Announce your transfer.
¸ Be as helpful as possible.
¸ If another phone call comes in, receive that call but remember the first person calling has priority.
When Placing Calls:
¸ Let the person know right away who is calling.
¸ Try to call when it convenient for the other person.
¸ Think before you call.
¸ Picture the other person while on the phone; concentrate on the phone call (don’t get distracted).
¸ If you are disconnected, call back immediately.
How to Handle Rude and Aggressive Callers:
¸ Stay calm; try to remain diplomatic and polite.
¸ Always have a willingness to respond.
¸ When attacked, never attack back.
When Closing a Call:
¸ Thank the person for the call.
¸ En.d on a positive note.
¸ Never conclude by saying “See ya,” Bye, bye,” or “Later.”
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Modified on 2/1/09 1:42:49 pm
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Personal efficiency program
1. Do it once, not again and again
2. Clear your mind
3. Solve problems while they're still small
4. Reduce interruptions
5. Clear up backlogs
6. Start operating toward the future instead of in response to the past
7. Stop worrying
8. Get it done & celebrate victories
2. Clear your mind
3. Solve problems while they're still small
4. Reduce interruptions
5. Clear up backlogs
6. Start operating toward the future instead of in response to the past
7. Stop worrying
8. Get it done & celebrate victories
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Parallels notes
To start without starting virtual machine--click Parallels icon, then IMMEDIATELY hold apple key down
If network is not working, try default network connection
If you can't print to the network printers, try
Start->Run->\\main and then log in
If network is not working, try default network connection
If you can't print to the network printers, try
Start->Run->\\main and then log in
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Info Opt Out
Are you sick of those unwanted Pre-approved Credit Offers? Or all the Spam you receive in your inbox? If so, you may want to consider placing your name on the Opt out lists. We have provided information below as to how you can opt out. Keep in mind this does not opt you out of all mailings. If you are receiving something from a particular company you should contact them directly and ask to be removed from their list.
To opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers, call:
1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688)
To remove your name from many national direct mail lists, write:
DMA Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
For more information, visit http://www.the-dma.org
To remove your name from many national telephone marketers, write:
DMA Telephone Preference Service:
P.O. Box 9014
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014
For more information, visit http://www.the-dma.org
To remove your name from many national direct e-mail lists, visit: http://www.e-mps.org
INotes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: nfo Morse Code
The International morse code characters are:
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B -...
C -.-.
D -..
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H ....
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K -.-
L .-..
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O ---
P .--.
Q --.-
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S ...
T -
U ..-
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W .--
X -..-
Y -.--
Z --..
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Fullstop .-.-.-
Comma --..--
Query ..--..
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Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: How to treat a missionary
(Pastor Ron Allen)
1. Involvement begins with the Pastor
2. Spreads to the people
3. Missions is not just another program
4. Visit the field if possible
5. Pray specifically
6. Keep track of them by email
7. Write to them
8. Send support faithfully
9. Help with special needs if possible
10. Make them heroes
11. Have a missionary closet with things
12. Gold watches for 25 years of service
Missionaries how to treat a pastor
1. Don’t act like you know more than the Pastor does
2. Courtesy
3. Be humble
4. Be frank without being overbearing
5. Be as brief as possible
6. Never try to convince him to support you if he tells you he’s not interested
7. Respect the office of the pastor
8. Be friendly when visiting a church
9. Be on time (Pastor don’t forget the missionary is coming)
10. Be prepared
11. Have a clean car
12. Children look good
13. Don’t scold the people
1. Involvement begins with the Pastor
2. Spreads to the people
3. Missions is not just another program
4. Visit the field if possible
5. Pray specifically
6. Keep track of them by email
7. Write to them
8. Send support faithfully
9. Help with special needs if possible
10. Make them heroes
11. Have a missionary closet with things
12. Gold watches for 25 years of service
Missionaries how to treat a pastor
1. Don’t act like you know more than the Pastor does
2. Courtesy
3. Be humble
4. Be frank without being overbearing
5. Be as brief as possible
6. Never try to convince him to support you if he tells you he’s not interested
7. Respect the office of the pastor
8. Be friendly when visiting a church
9. Be on time (Pastor don’t forget the missionary is coming)
10. Be prepared
11. Have a clean car
12. Children look good
13. Don’t scold the people
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Making the Sale--Roy Bettger
• Act enthusiastic, you will become enthusiastic.
• Selling boils down to seeing/meeting people
• Face your fears of public speaking
• Get organized/take time to plan
• Find out what the other person wants, talk in terms of his wants, needs, desires, then show him how you can help him attain them
• make appointments
• be prepared
• identify the key issue
• make notes of key points to cover
• ask questions
• explode dynamite
• arouse fear
• create confidence
• express honest appreciation for your listener's ability
• assume a close
• try to figure out the real reason for saying no
• ask "why"
• say "in addition to that..."
• put the word YOU in the interview
• don't make assertions, ask questions
• remember the lost art of listening
• earn and deserve confidence
• know your business
• keep on knowing your business
• praise your competitors
• bring on your witnesses
• look your best
• be a friend; encourage people
• smile!
• remember names by remembering IRA: impression, repetition, association
• get to the point, don't obscure it with details (the creation story was told in 442 words)
• when scared, admit it
• make appointments (sell the appointment)
• practice your sales pitch, live it, breathe it, and love it
• A demonstration is worth a thousand words
•don't forget a customer, don't let a customer forget you (when you sell 'em, don't forget 'em)
•new customers are the best source of new customers
•follow up new leads immediately
•report back on the results of leads
•appeal for action
•save closing points for the close
•summarize the main points
•welcome objections
•ask the prospect to write his name here
•courage is the conquest of fear
Ben Franklin's Thirteen adapted for salesman
•enthusiasm
•order: self-organization
•think in terms of others' interests
•questions
•key issue
•silence: listen
•sincerity: deserve confidence
•knowledge of my business
•appreciation and praise
•smile: happiness
•remember names and faces
•service and prospecting
•closing the sale: action
• Selling boils down to seeing/meeting people
• Face your fears of public speaking
• Get organized/take time to plan
• Find out what the other person wants, talk in terms of his wants, needs, desires, then show him how you can help him attain them
• make appointments
• be prepared
• identify the key issue
• make notes of key points to cover
• ask questions
• explode dynamite
• arouse fear
• create confidence
• express honest appreciation for your listener's ability
• assume a close
• try to figure out the real reason for saying no
• ask "why"
• say "in addition to that..."
• put the word YOU in the interview
• don't make assertions, ask questions
• remember the lost art of listening
• earn and deserve confidence
• know your business
• keep on knowing your business
• praise your competitors
• bring on your witnesses
• look your best
• be a friend; encourage people
• smile!
• remember names by remembering IRA: impression, repetition, association
• get to the point, don't obscure it with details (the creation story was told in 442 words)
• when scared, admit it
• make appointments (sell the appointment)
• practice your sales pitch, live it, breathe it, and love it
• A demonstration is worth a thousand words
•don't forget a customer, don't let a customer forget you (when you sell 'em, don't forget 'em)
•new customers are the best source of new customers
•follow up new leads immediately
•report back on the results of leads
•appeal for action
•save closing points for the close
•summarize the main points
•welcome objections
•ask the prospect to write his name here
•courage is the conquest of fear
Ben Franklin's Thirteen adapted for salesman
•enthusiasm
•order: self-organization
•think in terms of others' interests
•questions
•key issue
•silence: listen
•sincerity: deserve confidence
•knowledge of my business
•appreciation and praise
•smile: happiness
•remember names and faces
•service and prospecting
•closing the sale: action
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Info Mac OX Mouse + Modifier Keys
COMMAND and OPTION together:
* Force open by dragging on to app icons
* Create aliases by dragging one file from one place to another
* Customize toolbar by clicking the tube button on the top left of the window
* Close all windows in a certain application
* Drag item out of dock to make alias in Finder
* Not that this matters, but, while option clicking a folder in Finder will open it in a new window, this key combo will open the folder in a new window and close the other window. Kinda pointless, right? This also works with sidebar items.
* Click on a different application to hide all but the one you clicked on. This only works when the application you want it to work on is not in focus. The keyboard equivalent of this is Command-Option-H.
OPTION:
* Choose different iTunes libraries when opening iTunes
* Open new inspector by clicking on a new tab
* Copy instead of move files to new folders
* Click on a new app to hide all the others
* Download linked file in Safari
* Control-click or right-click in Finder for altered plug ins
* Menu items will change while holding option
* Drag items out of the dock to created copy in Finder
* If enabled in Terminal window settings in Emulation, click to position cursor at that point
* Delete a file in a playlist in iTunes
* Create smart groups in certain apps like iTunes, Address Book, iPhoto, etc.
* Click on the X on a Safari tab while having others open to close all the others.
* Move cursor over a dashboard widget to find the X without having to click the plus on the bottom left of the screen.
* On laptops, click on the function keys, (if enabled for hardware features), to open their related preferences.
* While dragging a file into iTunes, hold OPTION to make it so, (if copy to iTunes library is enabled), it will not copy it. This is good to change labels on videos that you do not want to wait for to copy into iTunes.
* Click on a file, (not a folder,) in Finder and it will close that Finder window and open the file. This is good of you don’t care about the Finder window after you open the file.
* Certain system wide functions, like logout, restart, shutdown, etc. And empty trash, though that isn’t system wide. Will no longer show the are you sure window box while holding Option.
* Change the size of the dock in increments rather than pixels
COMMAND:
* Click on dock items to show in Finder
* click on spotlight results to show in Finder
* Drag items out of the dock to created copy in Finder
* Open link in new tabs in Safari, including forward and back buttons.
* Open Finder folders in a new window. This works with sidebar items as well.
* Drag toolbar items to remove or reorder in toolbars.
* Drag menu bar items to reorder them or remove them completely.
OPTION and SHIFT together:
* Click on a preference pane to open it with a slowed down fade.
Shutdown, Restart, Log Out, and Sleep:
* Control-Option-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to shut down
* Control-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to restart
* Option-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to sleep (this is very helpful with desktop computer)
* Command-Shift-Option-Q: Log out without reminder saying are you sure?
* Force open by dragging on to app icons
* Create aliases by dragging one file from one place to another
* Customize toolbar by clicking the tube button on the top left of the window
* Close all windows in a certain application
* Drag item out of dock to make alias in Finder
* Not that this matters, but, while option clicking a folder in Finder will open it in a new window, this key combo will open the folder in a new window and close the other window. Kinda pointless, right? This also works with sidebar items.
* Click on a different application to hide all but the one you clicked on. This only works when the application you want it to work on is not in focus. The keyboard equivalent of this is Command-Option-H.
OPTION:
* Choose different iTunes libraries when opening iTunes
* Open new inspector by clicking on a new tab
* Copy instead of move files to new folders
* Click on a new app to hide all the others
* Download linked file in Safari
* Control-click or right-click in Finder for altered plug ins
* Menu items will change while holding option
* Drag items out of the dock to created copy in Finder
* If enabled in Terminal window settings in Emulation, click to position cursor at that point
* Delete a file in a playlist in iTunes
* Create smart groups in certain apps like iTunes, Address Book, iPhoto, etc.
* Click on the X on a Safari tab while having others open to close all the others.
* Move cursor over a dashboard widget to find the X without having to click the plus on the bottom left of the screen.
* On laptops, click on the function keys, (if enabled for hardware features), to open their related preferences.
* While dragging a file into iTunes, hold OPTION to make it so, (if copy to iTunes library is enabled), it will not copy it. This is good to change labels on videos that you do not want to wait for to copy into iTunes.
* Click on a file, (not a folder,) in Finder and it will close that Finder window and open the file. This is good of you don’t care about the Finder window after you open the file.
* Certain system wide functions, like logout, restart, shutdown, etc. And empty trash, though that isn’t system wide. Will no longer show the are you sure window box while holding Option.
* Change the size of the dock in increments rather than pixels
COMMAND:
* Click on dock items to show in Finder
* click on spotlight results to show in Finder
* Drag items out of the dock to created copy in Finder
* Open link in new tabs in Safari, including forward and back buttons.
* Open Finder folders in a new window. This works with sidebar items as well.
* Drag toolbar items to remove or reorder in toolbars.
* Drag menu bar items to reorder them or remove them completely.
OPTION and SHIFT together:
* Click on a preference pane to open it with a slowed down fade.
Shutdown, Restart, Log Out, and Sleep:
* Control-Option-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to shut down
* Control-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to restart
* Option-Command-Eject: Hold for one to two seconds to sleep (this is very helpful with desktop computer)
* Command-Shift-Option-Q: Log out without reminder saying are you sure?
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Info Mac OS X CD Sessions
Info Mac OS X CD Sessions
Many people have asked us how to "reuse" a regular blank CDR, so they
can burn data to it multiple times. This is typically called session
burning. You can purchase dedicated applications do this (such as
Toast or Disco), but you can also use Disk Utility which is built
into OS 10.4. It takes a little planning to make this work, but it
can help you cut down on the number of CDs you have to burn (and buy).
This great tip comes from Apple:
First create a new folder and give it a descriptive name. Now put the
files you want to burn into that folder. Go to your Applications
folder and open the Utilities folder. Double-click on the Disk
Utility application.
After it launches, in the menu bar at the top of the screen choose
File > New > Disk Image from Folder. When the "Open" dialog box
appears, find the folder you created earlier with the data you want
to burn, and click "Image." A "Save" dialog appears. You can leave
the name as is or choose a new name (ignore the other options in this
dialog box). Click Save. In a few moments, a disk image of your
folder’s contents will appear in the list on the left side of the
Disk Utility dialog. Click on that icon, and then click the burn
button at the top left of the Disk Utility application.
When you click the Burn button, a dialog will appear asking to insert
a disc. Do so, then click once the blue downward-facing triangle on
the right side of this dialog to show more options. Click on the
checkbox for "Leave disc appendable." Now Click the "Burn" button.
Your data will now be written to that CD. To add more files later,
just insert that same CD and use this same process all over again.
Note that when you get to that final burn dialog, the button won’t
say “Burn” this time, instead it will say “Append” because you’re
adding these files to the same disc.
Don’t forget to remove the files you already burned to this disc from
the folder you created above (and the DMG file it creates) before you
make your next disc image.
Note that this is different than using a CDRW (compact disk re-
writable). A CDRW can be erased and re-burned multiple times (however
it's not recommended to do this more than 10 times per disk).
However, CDRWs don't work in all drives, and are expensive. This is
tip is designed for cheaper and more durable CDR's.
http://www.discoapp.com/
Many people have asked us how to "reuse" a regular blank CDR, so they
can burn data to it multiple times. This is typically called session
burning. You can purchase dedicated applications do this (such as
Toast or Disco), but you can also use Disk Utility which is built
into OS 10.4. It takes a little planning to make this work, but it
can help you cut down on the number of CDs you have to burn (and buy).
This great tip comes from Apple:
First create a new folder and give it a descriptive name. Now put the
files you want to burn into that folder. Go to your Applications
folder and open the Utilities folder. Double-click on the Disk
Utility application.
After it launches, in the menu bar at the top of the screen choose
File > New > Disk Image from Folder. When the "Open" dialog box
appears, find the folder you created earlier with the data you want
to burn, and click "Image." A "Save" dialog appears. You can leave
the name as is or choose a new name (ignore the other options in this
dialog box). Click Save. In a few moments, a disk image of your
folder’s contents will appear in the list on the left side of the
Disk Utility dialog. Click on that icon, and then click the burn
button at the top left of the Disk Utility application.
When you click the Burn button, a dialog will appear asking to insert
a disc. Do so, then click once the blue downward-facing triangle on
the right side of this dialog to show more options. Click on the
checkbox for "Leave disc appendable." Now Click the "Burn" button.
Your data will now be written to that CD. To add more files later,
just insert that same CD and use this same process all over again.
Note that when you get to that final burn dialog, the button won’t
say “Burn” this time, instead it will say “Append” because you’re
adding these files to the same disc.
Don’t forget to remove the files you already burned to this disc from
the folder you created above (and the DMG file it creates) before you
make your next disc image.
Note that this is different than using a CDRW (compact disk re-
writable). A CDRW can be erased and re-burned multiple times (however
it's not recommended to do this more than 10 times per disk).
However, CDRWs don't work in all drives, and are expensive. This is
tip is designed for cheaper and more durable CDR's.
http://www.discoapp.com/
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Info Mac keys
•Memory check: command-option
• rebuild desktop apple-option
• ext off: shift
• zap pram: apple-option-p-r
• reset PMU: option-control-shift then hold power for 1 second 2655/4600
• start from CD: C
• bypass startup disk: apple-option-shift-del
• extension manager: control?
• external HD: T
Open memory control panel hold option/command to get ram check option
Entourage
• hold shift to rebuild database
• rebuild desktop apple-option
• ext off: shift
• zap pram: apple-option-p-r
• reset PMU: option-control-shift then hold power for 1 second 2655/4600
• start from CD: C
• bypass startup disk: apple-option-shift-del
• extension manager: control?
• external HD: T
Open memory control panel hold option/command to get ram check option
Entourage
• hold shift to rebuild database
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Living with a full heart
The Harvard study found these four attributes vital to successful aging:
1. Orientation toward the future. The ability to anticipate, to plan, and to hope.
2. Gratitude, forgiveness, and optimism. We need to see the glass as half-full, not half-empty.
3. Empathy. The ability to imagine the world as it seems to the other person.
4. The ability to reach out. “We should want to do things with people, not to people or ruminate about what they do things to us,” says Dr. George E. Valiant. In other words, we need to “leave the screen door unlatched.”
Seven Keys to Aging Well
1. Not smoking, or quitting early.
2. The ability to take life’s ups and downs in stride, keep your sense of humor, give something of yourself to others, make friends who are younger than you, learn new things and have fun.
3. Absence of alcohol abuse.
4. Healthy weight.
5. A solid marriage. Happy-Well people were six times more likely to be in good marriages than were the Sad-Sick.
6. Physical activity.
7. Years of education.
People who had four or more of these seven factors at age 50 were one-third less likely to be dead by 80. People who had three or fewer of these factors at 50, even though they were in good physical shape, were three times as likely to die during the following 30 years.
____________________
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Light Fluffy Pancakes
1 cup all purpose bleached flour
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 Tbsp unsalted melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for brushing the griddle
Makes 8 4-inch pancakes, serves 4
203 cal per serving 26g carb 7g protein (4g saturated) 70 mg cholesterol 1g fiber 492mg sodium
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over low heat while preparing ingredients. Mix flour, sugar, salt (if using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 tsp), baking powder, and baking soda in medium bowl.
Microwave buttermilk and milk in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup to room temperature, 20-30 seconds. Whisk in egg, butter, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed.
Return batter to measuring cup, stirring in a teaspoon or so of water, if necessary, to make a thick but pourable batter.
Increase heat to medium and generously brush skillet or griddle with oil. When oil starts to spider, but before it starts to smoke, pour batter, about 1/4 cup at a time. Work in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. When pancake bottoms are golden brown and tops start to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes, flip pancakes; cook until golden brown on remaining side. Repeat, brushing skillet or griddle with oil. Serve hot.
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 Tbsp unsalted melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for brushing the griddle
Makes 8 4-inch pancakes, serves 4
203 cal per serving 26g carb 7g protein (4g saturated) 70 mg cholesterol 1g fiber 492mg sodium
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over low heat while preparing ingredients. Mix flour, sugar, salt (if using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 tsp), baking powder, and baking soda in medium bowl.
Microwave buttermilk and milk in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup to room temperature, 20-30 seconds. Whisk in egg, butter, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed.
Return batter to measuring cup, stirring in a teaspoon or so of water, if necessary, to make a thick but pourable batter.
Increase heat to medium and generously brush skillet or griddle with oil. When oil starts to spider, but before it starts to smoke, pour batter, about 1/4 cup at a time. Work in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. When pancake bottoms are golden brown and tops start to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes, flip pancakes; cook until golden brown on remaining side. Repeat, brushing skillet or griddle with oil. Serve hot.
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: IP Refresh Windows
RUN
ipconfig
/release
ipconfig
/renew
ipconfig
/release
ipconfig
/renew
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Internet video
Polychrome
VSX 7000
Spiderlive
PVX
VSX 7000
Spiderlive
PVX
Info Inter-City Baptist Ministries CORE VALUES:
The mission of Inter-City Baptist Church is glorifying God (the aim) by making and maturing disciples (the action) who are growing in Christlikeness (the attribute).
Challenge--we view obstacles as doors of opportunity
Objectives--we evaluate our progress by smart goals
Relationships--we value those to whom and with whom we minister; we know who exists for whom
Equipping--we empower people for maximum performance
Vision--we see and strive toward a better future
Accountability--we believe in accountability that demands integrity
Leadership--we strive to translate intention into reality
Uniqueness--we seek through change and creativity to be distinctive
Excellence--we seek to glorify God by aiming for excellence; commitment to excellence demands a death to mediocrity; excellence is not a reachable goal
Service--we give ourselves for the benefit of others and the work of God
...that we should be to the praise of His glory... Eph 1:12
Change: a never-ending series of innovations; try out a new idea once a month
Challenge--we view obstacles as doors of opportunity
Objectives--we evaluate our progress by smart goals
Relationships--we value those to whom and with whom we minister; we know who exists for whom
Equipping--we empower people for maximum performance
Vision--we see and strive toward a better future
Accountability--we believe in accountability that demands integrity
Leadership--we strive to translate intention into reality
Uniqueness--we seek through change and creativity to be distinctive
Excellence--we seek to glorify God by aiming for excellence; commitment to excellence demands a death to mediocrity; excellence is not a reachable goal
Service--we give ourselves for the benefit of others and the work of God
...that we should be to the praise of His glory... Eph 1:12
Change: a never-ending series of innovations; try out a new idea once a month
Notes I have carried on my PDA or in my Franklin planner for years: Identity/credit fraud
SS record check 1 800 772 1213
Ask for "fraud alert" on credit file
Equifax 1 800 525 6285
1800 685 1111 $8.00
Experian 1 888 397 3742
fraud alert request #33919366
fraud alert request #33919369
Trans Union 1 800 680 7289
TRW Consumer Assistance 1 800 682 7654 $8.00
FTC ATTN: CORRES. Dept
rm 692
wash dc 20580
Info Goals
"Successful people spend at least fifteen minutes every day thinking about what they are doing and can do to improve their lives." Sigmund 1999
[The 100 Simple Secrets of Suc]
[The 100 Simple Secrets of Suc]
Info Franklin Tapes Notes Info Franklin Tapes Notes
1. A goal is a planned-for event
2. When a goal is valued it becomes a priority
3. When goals are valued together prioritizing is taking place
4. Prioritizing is the process of determining the precedence of events
5. What are the highest priorities in my life? Of these priorities, which do I value the most?
Pyramid:
Top: Daily Task List (Productivity Point)
Middle: Intermediate goals (break down into tasks that eventually appear on a daily task list)
Middle: Long-range goals (1: we tend to move to our comfort zone 2: to reach a goal, we must leave our comfort zone)
Foundation: Values (1: identify governing values 2: prioritize the values 3: write a clarifying statement for each—what would I cross the I-beam for?)
Mechanics:
1. Use only one calendar
2. Place detail in your planner
3. Commit to planning every day
4. Use parentheses to point you anywhere
5. Use monthly index
6. Use master-task list
Your day-planner is the physical manifestation of your time-line
Successful managers of time are willing to do what the unsuccessful manager of time is not willing to do.
Character is the ability to carry out a worthy decision after the emotion of making that decision has passed.
Vision--Plan--Performance--Evaluation
Stop thinking “time management”. Start thinking “event control”.
2. When a goal is valued it becomes a priority
3. When goals are valued together prioritizing is taking place
4. Prioritizing is the process of determining the precedence of events
5. What are the highest priorities in my life? Of these priorities, which do I value the most?
Pyramid:
Top: Daily Task List (Productivity Point)
Middle: Intermediate goals (break down into tasks that eventually appear on a daily task list)
Middle: Long-range goals (1: we tend to move to our comfort zone 2: to reach a goal, we must leave our comfort zone)
Foundation: Values (1: identify governing values 2: prioritize the values 3: write a clarifying statement for each—what would I cross the I-beam for?)
Mechanics:
1. Use only one calendar
2. Place detail in your planner
3. Commit to planning every day
4. Use parentheses to point you anywhere
5. Use monthly index
6. Use master-task list
Your day-planner is the physical manifestation of your time-line
Successful managers of time are willing to do what the unsuccessful manager of time is not willing to do.
Character is the ability to carry out a worthy decision after the emotion of making that decision has passed.
Vision--Plan--Performance--Evaluation
Stop thinking “time management”. Start thinking “event control”.
INFO Find IP & MAC on Win XP
Follow these steps to quickly find the Internet Protocol (IP) and Media Access Control (MAC) address of a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: seconds
Here's How:
1. Click the Start menu button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Run... on this menu.
3. Type cmd in the text box that appears. A command prompt window launches on the desktop.
4. In this command window, type ipconfig /all. Details are shown for each of the computer's network adapters. Computers installed with VPN software or emulation software will possess one or more virtual adapters.
5. The IP Address field states the current IP address for that network adapter.
6. The Physical Address field states the MAC address for that adapter.
INFO EpsonR300 reset waste ink counter
Rather than having to use the Epson utility to reset the error message/counter, you can also use these tested procedures I found on the web:
1. Press and hold 'stop' 'maintenance' and 'power' buttons for about 10 seconds, a message will come on the screen saying counter is reset and to turn off.
2. Turn your printer off and then back on - job done.
3. When resetting the counters you should really replace the waste ink pad but can get away with removing the pad then washing it out and allowing it to dry before putting it back into the printer.
Info Doggie Math
First year: 15 years
Second year: +9 years (24)
Third year and following: +4 years (28)
4: 32
5: 36
6: 40
7: 44
8: 48
9: 52
10: 56
11: 60
12: 64
13: 68
14: 72
Note: “Age” also affected by breed, weight, health, genetics, nutrition, illness or disease, clean/healthy home
Info Daily Planning Guidelines
(Franklin Planner)
1. Select an environment free from distractions
2. Review values & goals
3. Review prior day’s daily task list for any incomplete activites
4. Review prior day’s record of events page
5. Review today’s pre-scheduled events and appointments
6. Review master task list for specific activities for today’s daily task list
7. Write appropriate activities in the daily task list
8. Update daily schedule from monthly calendar
9. Review the next few days’ schedules to see what needs to be prepared
10. Prioritize (A) Vital (B) Important (C) Optional. Analyze and assign A1, A2, A3, etc.
1. Select an environment free from distractions
2. Review values & goals
3. Review prior day’s daily task list for any incomplete activites
4. Review prior day’s record of events page
5. Review today’s pre-scheduled events and appointments
6. Review master task list for specific activities for today’s daily task list
7. Write appropriate activities in the daily task list
8. Update daily schedule from monthly calendar
9. Review the next few days’ schedules to see what needs to be prepared
10. Prioritize (A) Vital (B) Important (C) Optional. Analyze and assign A1, A2, A3, etc.
Info Daily Bread 12/21/05 White Space
For nearly 50 years, Ann Landers dispensed advice in a daily column carried by more than 1,200 newspapers worldwide. When she died on June 22, 2002, her daughter Margo Howard wrote a farewell column. She asked the editors to leave a blank space for the last part of the column as a memorial to her Mom.
The idea came from a column written years earlier when Ann and her husband divorced after a long marriage. Ann had requested the editors to leave white space at the bottom as a memorial to a once-good marriage “that didn’t make it to the finish line.”
When somebody writes your last column, how much “blank space” will it include? When you come to life’s end, will there be important things left undone? Will that white space bear silent testimony to goals you never reached, good habits (like consistent Bible reading) you never formed, help you never gave, kind things you thought about doing but never did? Will a sizeable empty space say that you intended to develop a deeper relationship with God, but that a close intimacy remained an unfulfilled ideal? Or will others be able to say of you that you “finished the race, [and] kept the faith”? (2 Timothy 4:7)
Let’s make sure our white space is small!
--Vernon Grounds
Only the truth that in life we have spoken,
Only the seed that on earth we have sown;
These shall pass onward when we are forgotten,
Fruits of the harvest and what we have done.
--Bonar
To get the most out of life, make every moment count for Christ.
Reason by analogy
Construct an inductive argument from given premises/evidence
Assess credibility (of evidence, witness, etc.)
Identify explicit parts of an argument (conclusion, evidence, etc.)
Revise beliefs in the face of new evidence
Identify possible and probable consequences of a course of action
Evaluate relevance and adequacy of evidence provided
Formulate hypotheses to explain given data
Identify fallacious reasoning
Recognize inconsistencies/contradictions (among data, between data and theories, etc.)
Construct a deductive argument from given premises/evidence
Synthesize disparate information into coherent whole
Identify underlying assumptions/presuppositions
Construct an inductive argument from given premises/evidence
Assess credibility (of evidence, witness, etc.)
Identify explicit parts of an argument (conclusion, evidence, etc.)
Revise beliefs in the face of new evidence
Identify possible and probable consequences of a course of action
Evaluate relevance and adequacy of evidence provided
Formulate hypotheses to explain given data
Identify fallacious reasoning
Recognize inconsistencies/contradictions (among data, between data and theories, etc.)
Construct a deductive argument from given premises/evidence
Synthesize disparate information into coherent whole
Identify underlying assumptions/presuppositions
Info Credit fraud alerts
FRAUD ALERTS "Place a fraud alert on your credit reports and review your credit reports," is the first tip in the Federal Trade Commission's brochure "Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft" (downloadable from www.ftc.gov).
This is one of the most-recommended identity theft remedies, but what exactly does a fraud alert do?
"Not enough," said Kerry Smith, a consumer lawyer for the National Association of State Public Interest Groups. Mainly it means that for 90 days any potential creditor has to take precautions to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Not only is 90 days a short time, the standards for verifying a consumer's identity are not clearly defined.
An "extended fraud alert," on the other hand, remains on your credit report for seven years. The extended alert requires creditors to contact you if anyone wants to open an account in your name.
That's better - and it won't derail your credit - but it's tough to procure. Consumers need to provide "a copy of an official, valid report filed by the consumer with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency," according to the F.T.C.
So when reporting data theft, don't just call your bank; contact your local police precinct and file a copy with the F.T.C. (877-438-4338 ).
This is one of the most-recommended identity theft remedies, but what exactly does a fraud alert do?
"Not enough," said Kerry Smith, a consumer lawyer for the National Association of State Public Interest Groups. Mainly it means that for 90 days any potential creditor has to take precautions to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Not only is 90 days a short time, the standards for verifying a consumer's identity are not clearly defined.
An "extended fraud alert," on the other hand, remains on your credit report for seven years. The extended alert requires creditors to contact you if anyone wants to open an account in your name.
That's better - and it won't derail your credit - but it's tough to procure. Consumers need to provide "a copy of an official, valid report filed by the consumer with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency," according to the F.T.C.
So when reporting data theft, don't just call your bank; contact your local police precinct and file a copy with the F.T.C. (877-438-4338 ).
Info Conversion table
PS: In case you need a conversion table for the small-fry units still in
use down under, here's a listing that came with FactFinder 1.2 (bought in
1985, still going strong under 7.5.3):
10^15 coats = 1 petacoat
10^12 bulls = 1 terabull
10^9 lows = 1 gigalow
10^6 phones = 1 megaphone
10^3x2 mockingbirds = 2 kilo-mocking birds
10 cards = 1 decacard
10^-1 mates = 1 decimate
10^-2 mentals = 1 centimental
10^-2 pedes = 1 centipede
10^-6 scopes = 1 microscope
10^-9 goats = 1 nanogoat
10^-9 nannettes = 1 nanonannette
10^-12 boos = 1 picoboo
10^-15 fatales = 1 femtofatale
10^-18 boys = 1 atto boy
use down under, here's a listing that came with FactFinder 1.2 (bought in
1985, still going strong under 7.5.3):
10^15 coats = 1 petacoat
10^12 bulls = 1 terabull
10^9 lows = 1 gigalow
10^6 phones = 1 megaphone
10^3x2 mockingbirds = 2 kilo-mocking birds
10 cards = 1 decacard
10^-1 mates = 1 decimate
10^-2 mentals = 1 centimental
10^-2 pedes = 1 centipede
10^-6 scopes = 1 microscope
10^-9 goats = 1 nanogoat
10^-9 nannettes = 1 nanonannette
10^-12 boos = 1 picoboo
10^-15 fatales = 1 femtofatale
10^-18 boys = 1 atto boy
Info Compost Recipe
When your new plants arrive next spring, make them happy with compost from this easy recipe.
The ideal compost heap is like a layer cake:
Layer One: Straw.
Layer Two: Green (fresh kitchen wastes, grass clippings, etc.)
Layer Three: Brown (dried grass, dead leaves, etc.)
Layer Four: More green.
Layer Five: More brown or straw.
And so on…
Add an “icing” of soil on top of each green layer.
From SpringHill Nursery
The ideal compost heap is like a layer cake:
Layer One: Straw.
Layer Two: Green (fresh kitchen wastes, grass clippings, etc.)
Layer Three: Brown (dried grass, dead leaves, etc.)
Layer Four: More green.
Layer Five: More brown or straw.
And so on…
Add an “icing” of soil on top of each green layer.
From SpringHill Nursery
Info Carl Yaztrzemski
“I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don’t think about it is when I’m playing it.” Carl Yastrzemski
Info Ben Franklin's 13 virtues
•Temperance--eat not to dullness, drink not to elevation
•Silence--speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation
•Order: let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time
•Resolution: resolve to perform what you ought, perform without fail what you resolve
•Frugality: make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; that is, waste nothing
•Industry: lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions
•Sincerity: use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; speak accordingly
•Justice: wrong none by doing injuries; or by omitting the benefits which are your duty
•Moderation: avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think you deserve
•Cleanliness: tolerate no uncleanness in body, clothes, or habitation
•Tranquility: be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable
•Chastity: rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or injury of your own or another's peace or reputation
•Humility: imitate Jesus and Socrates
Info Be More Commanding
From Reader’s Digest plus additions by me
Distracting/annoying
behaviors:
•Touching your hair
•Licking your lips
•Playing with rubber bands or paper clips
•Stroking/twirling your mustache
•Drumming your fingers, shaking legs
•Clicking pens
•Biting fingernails
•Using jackknife to clipping, manicure, clean your fingernails
•Scratching head, picking zit
•Jingling keys
•Tapping your feet
•Picking your teeth
•Repeatedly adjusting your glasses
Info Aqua-Pure filter replacement
RE: Product Inquiry : AP117 - Aqua-Pure AP117 2 Pack P [287123:7882]
The Aqua-Pure AP117 is a compatible replacement for the IR-10A. We know this, because our customer's have tested the product for us. Unfortunately, WaterPik did not provide a suitable replacement before they discontinued the IR-10A.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for choosing Filters Fast.
Meghan Hardesty
866.438.3458
www.filtersfast.com
The Aqua-Pure AP117 is a compatible replacement for the IR-10A. We know this, because our customer's have tested the product for us. Unfortunately, WaterPik did not provide a suitable replacement before they discontinued the IR-10A.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for choosing Filters Fast.
Meghan Hardesty
866.438.3458
www.filtersfast.com
Info 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think win-win
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood
6. Synergize--creative cooperation and teamwork
7. Sharpen the saw--self renewal
Info 12 Days of Dad's Christmas
This is a Bing Crosby version
1 a most lovely lavender tie
2 silken scarves
3 golf clubs
4 meerschaum pipes
5 ivory combs
6 woolen nightshirts
7 books of fiction
8 pairs of cufflinks
9 games of scrabble
10 silken hankies
11 jars of jelly
12 hugs and kisses
1 a most lovely lavender tie
2 silken scarves
3 golf clubs
4 meerschaum pipes
5 ivory combs
6 woolen nightshirts
7 books of fiction
8 pairs of cufflinks
9 games of scrabble
10 silken hankies
11 jars of jelly
12 hugs and kisses
Home Maintenance To Do Yearly Home Maintenance To Do Yearly
Lubrication: water pump, windmill, door hinges, garage door/opener, furnace motor, stove fan, bathroom fans
Test: sump pump, smoke detector batteries,
Clean: bathroom vents, furnace condenser overflow, stove filter, dryer vent, fridge coils, freezer(?), A/C fins, siding, awning.
Replace: furnace filter, water filter, air filter, clock batteries,
Check water heater (drain?) every 5 yrs
Paint: gazing ball base, steps, bench, trim on house, door frames, popped wallboard screws
Test: sump pump, smoke detector batteries,
Clean: bathroom vents, furnace condenser overflow, stove filter, dryer vent, fridge coils, freezer(?), A/C fins, siding, awning.
Replace: furnace filter, water filter, air filter, clock batteries,
Check water heater (drain?) every 5 yrs
Paint: gazing ball base, steps, bench, trim on house, door frames, popped wallboard screws
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Home Camping gear
This is our list of gear we take when camping so we don't forget any thing
Tent, extra stakes
Mallet
Large tarp
Air Mattress
Air Pump
12 V inverter
Stove w/propane (small tanks)
Concrete
Sparker
Microwave
Fridge
Extension cord
Power strip
Mosquito stuff
Waterproofing
Chairs
Rope for clothesline
Broom & dustpan
Basic tools & saw
Tent, extra stakes
Mallet
Large tarp
Air Mattress
Air Pump
12 V inverter
Stove w/propane (small tanks)
Concrete
Sparker
Microwave
Fridge
Extension cord
Power strip
Mosquito stuff
Waterproofing
Chairs
Rope for clothesline
Broom & dustpan
Basic tools & saw
Home Blueberry care
Full sun
8-10’ tall, 6-8’ wide in 15 years
Moist, well-drained, acid soil enriched w/organic matter
Spring
* Apply balanced fertilizer for fruits
* Bloom mid to late spring
* Water thoroughly when dry
Summer
* Remove all fruit clusters produced the first year
* Apply balanced fertilizer for acid loving plants
* Harvest fruit late summer
Fall
* Water thoroughly when dry
*Apply sulphur mid-winter
Winter
* 5th year on: each year remove 1/4 of the oldest and heaviest canes at ground level
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Modified on 12/4/05 12:59:26 pm
Home Auto Accident Report
report to (phone #)
date/time
exact location
describe what occurred (direction, lane, etc.)
speed limit
weather condition
road condition
other drivers:
name
address
license # & state
insurance co.
Policy no.
Phone no.
Vehicle year/make/model
owner's name
owner's address
phone no.
insurance co.
Policy no.
Damage description
witnesses
name
address
phone no.
witness info.
Name of police dept
name of person receiving ticket
injured persons
name
address
phone no.
Nature/extent of injuries
ambulance called?
Transport to hosp?
Your vehicle
driver name
damaged area
draw a diagram w/cars, compass directions, etc.
Claims
put name address here
Heath Blood pressure
Now, any reading under 120/80 is considered normal.
However, anything between 120/80 and 139/89 is now considered "prehypertensive; previously that was considered within the normal range.
Anything between 139/89 and 159/99 is considered "Stage 1 hypertension."
And anything topping 160/100 is "Stage 2 hypertension."
Notes
I have a bunch of ”notes I've kept over the years on my computer and PDA
So I'm going towork at transferring them to my blog
So I'm going towork at transferring them to my blog
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