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Sunday, November 29, 2009

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The Nature In Us (in this message: 3 new items)

Sticky Lives
Lizard Walks On Water
Euthanasia Alternative: Pet Hospice

Sticky Lives

Posted: 29 Nov 2009 04:16 AM PST

by Donna L. Watkins

We'd all like to have a smooth-sailing kind of life with few bumps or waves to rock our boat. Sadly, some of us even expect life to be this way and when a ripple comes our way, we're discouraged, depressed and despondent about why life is so hard.

As we go through life, there will be seasons when the emotional and physical trials of life seem too much for us to handle.

Suffering comes in many forms. Death. divorce. wayward children. natural disasters, persecution, illness, job loss, financial ruin. We as Christians are not exempt from the sufferings of this world. We were destined to suffer.

Peter encourages us with, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you" (1Peter 4:12). We should be prepared for trouble by building our faith so we won't be caught off guard in times of trial and testing.

Jesus once said, "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). In Christ we can overcome our circumstances and rise above reality to a spiritual realm of peace and even joy in the midst of it all. We can "soar on wings like eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). It won't make sense to anybody around you, but your heart and spirit will rejoice.

Trials are not meant to produce anger and bitterness. They are for building our faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for. We need faith in our lives and troubles will build it in us if we lean into God and trust. In these trials, we can rejoice because we know that Christ has promised us something far better.

We are instructed to give thanks in all circumstances: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (IThessalonians 5:18). That doesn't mean we have to be thankful ... we give thanks in faith that God has a plan and we are willing to trust Him for our lives each day, not only when things are going well.

When life gets sticky, we have to move into the spirit realm for the resources provided for us. Have you ever wondered how a spider can walk all over that sticky web and not get stuck, while its prey flies in and is trapped? The provision God gave the spider is oil. It's tiny suction cup shaped feet exude fresh oil with each step. For us, oil represents the Holy Spirit, who will guide us at all times if we listen with our heart.

Don't get trapped like the spider's prey. Rise above the circumstances and rest in Him. Allow Him to soothe your broken heart and show you the good that is coming out of the situation. If we look with our eyes of love toward the Father, He will always comfort us. Jesus said in John 14:16, "And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever."

We have a different option, a different calling in the way we respond to trials and troubles. Ask God to anoint you with His fresh oil each step of the way as you walk to victory over the circumstances.

Hearing God's Voice
The book that is having a monumental impact on my life and way of living is one called, How To Hear God's Voice by Mark and Patti Virkler. The clear and detailed content with loads of Scriptural backup, along with the interactive process of applying what you are learning, is yielding a lot of spiritual fruit in my life and the life of my husband, the counselor, who is now promoting the book to everyone he knows. Your view of the present, past and future will never be the same when you begin to commune with God as He always intended us to do since He walked with man in the Garden of Eden. For those who yearn for a deeper relationship with the Father, this book will take you there if you read and apply it. The author promises that and I do too!

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Lizard Walks On Water

Posted: 29 Nov 2009 02:19 AM PST

My first visit to Costa Rica offered a view of the Basilisk Lizard that walks on water, and every visit since I've been fascinated with them. They are commonly called Jesus Christ Lizards.

Here's some great information about this very cool lizard from CreationMoments.com.

"Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea." Matthew 14:25

Would you like to be able to walk on water the way Jesus did? The closest human beings have come to walking on water is water skiing, which some even do without skis. But they still need a powerful and noisy power boat to do it. But there is an animal that can walk on water without help of any kind.

The basilisk lizard is yet another tribute to God's unlimited creativity, knowledge and power. Basilisk are found from Mexico to Ecuador and are equally at home in the trees, on the ground and in or on the water.

The basilisk is an excellent climber and can outrun any enemy on the ground. Since its back legs are proportionately longer than its front legs, when it needs extra speed, it can run just on its back legs. It runs so fast that it can run across the surface of a body of water that's up to 100 feet wide. That's impressive for a creature that can reach two feet in length!

Skin flaps on both sides of its back toes, as well as scale fringes on the toes, help the basilisk to stay on the surface. Should the basilisk run into danger while crossing the water, it sinks beneath the surface and either swims or runs along the bottom in a different direction. The lizard is able to stay underwater for several hours.

While the basilisk's method of walking on water is different from our Lord's, its abilities come from the same God. This lizard shows the wisdom and power of God to do things that seem impossible to us, including giving forgiveness of sins and eternal life to us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

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Euthanasia Alternative: Pet Hospice

Posted: 29 Nov 2009 12:29 AM PST

Up until just a few years ago, people had one treatment option for their terminally ill pets–euthanasia–and the average veterinarian thought it better to get it over with sooner rather than later.

But if Eleonora Babayants had listened to the veterinarian who advised her to put her dog Lima to sleep immediately, she and Lima would have lost out on their additional three years together. Instead of euthanasia, Babayants elected to care for Lima at home, using a relatively new program for dying pets called "pet hospice."

Pet hospice allows a dying animal to live out the rest of its life at home, pain free and surrounded by its loved ones.

"Human hospice and pet hospice are very similar ideas, because pet hospice is modeled on human hospice programs," says Kathryn Marocchino, president and founder of Nikki Hospice Foundation for pets, a nonprofit organization that links sympathetic veterinarians with pet owners and provides education and advocacy concerning pet hospice.

"The basic tenet is that you live each day until you die, and you make the best of it. And in both humans and animals, making the best of it revolves around pain management," she says." Read the entire article.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Japanese Food Newsletter from BellaOnline.com

As the new Bellaonline.com Japanese Food site editor, I would like to introduce myself and welcome you to the new Japanese Food site! My name is Lori Chidori Phillips, and as an avid cook and food writer, I am thrilled to have this opportunity to delve into my ancestral roots as I study and write all about Japanese cuisine, cooking, history and more.

My sisters and I enjoyed the foods prepared by our grandmother, mother and aunts throughout our childhood, but to our dismay, much of this cookery was falling into disuse as we assimilated into American culture. We laughed when our grandfather looked confused when he ordered tako (octopus) only to get a Mexican taco filled with beef, lettuce and cheese! But we younger people wanted more: tacos, burgers, pizza and fried chicken. Everything and anything American.

And yet, our mother sent us off to school with tummies warmed by miso soup with tofu rather than a bowl of oatmeal while one of my evening duties was to measure, wash, soak and cook the rice. Every night without fail. And our Thanksgiving table offered raw fish right next to the roasted turkey.

Now that I have matured as an individual and as a cook, I not only appreciate but I treasure my Japanese roots, especially those that branch out from the kitchen! Oh, the glory of Japanese food radiates far beyond mere recipes. I love the zen philosophy that accompanies each dish as well as the history, etiquette, preparation and meaning. Yes, Japanese food is delicious but there is so much to know and appreciate about it all.

A jug fills drop by drop ~ Zen saying
Please be patient with me as I continue to build this site, adding new content each week. Let me know if you would like to read about anything in particular or if you are searching for a special recipe. I shall do my best to provide what you want. In order to present a balanced overview of Japanese foods and cooking, articles will cover everything from the history of Japanese cuisine to current topics that affect the home cook. And because the Japanese believe that one first eats with his eyes, I will upload plenty of photos of completed dishes, tools and ingredients. We shall discuss popular Japanese food personalities along with their recipes, too. You will find plenty of recipes, traditional and contemporary, from all regions of Japan.

Accompany me on this culinary journey and we will discover wonderful Japanese foods along the way.

Ikimashoo ka? Shall we go?

Recipes of the week include:

Turkey Korokke Croquette
A fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and turkey bits is to make Japanese korokke, breaded and fried potato cakes.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64548.asp/zzz

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To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Japanese Food located here -

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=357

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

Have fun passing this message along to family and friends, because we all love free knowledge!

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Nature In Us (in this message: 3 new items)

Simplicity
Check Your Mouth
Most Efficient Use of Solar Power

Simplicity

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 03:21 AM PST

As Christians, we recognize the abundance of which Jesus spoke is essential to our wholeness. Yet more often than not, we don't experience or feel that abundance.

Could it be that in seeking and attaining more things, we have actually lost something of inestimable value?

A loss that comes from the misunderstanding that this abundance is essentially and primarily material; a loss that may in no small measure result from confusing our society's ideal of the 'good life' with the 'abundant life.'

If the good life is materialism and the pursuit of the American Dream, the abundant life is authentic wealth. If the good life is individualist and me-centered, the abundant life is characterized by the extension of compassion to all of creation.

Voluntary simplicity must call people to a broader vision -- a vision that sees the connections between ecological and social decline; between environmental and social justice, between personal choices and global issues -- that emerges as a prophetic, compassionate response to today's world.

Source: EarthMinistry.org
Related Book: Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective. I have this book and it's really an inspiration of what life here on earth is all about.

Check Your Mouth

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 02:21 AM PST

From The Word For You Today

Check what's coming out of your mouth. Paul writes, "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). What are you taking in? What are you giving out?

Faith or fear, hope or discouragement, joy or sadness, truth or error, love or bitterness? The Bible says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof" (Proverbs 18:21).

Notice two things in this Scripture:

(1) This is a life and death issue.
(2) Your words are like seeds; they always produce fruit.

You can't believe God for the best, then go around expecting and expressing the worst. When what you say consistently, contradicts what God's Word says, you're sabotaging yourself.

The words you speak have power - and consequences. So begin to correct yourself. Instead of saying, "I can't change," or "I'll never get out of this mess," start saying what God's Word says. Do what jesus did in the wilderness: open your mouth and declare, "It is written."

Jesus knew the Scriptures so well that He was able to tell Satan, "It's written that I don't have to bow to you. It's written that I don't have to come to you for what I need." And what was the result? "The devil left him, and angels came and attended him" (Matthew 4:11).

When you're under attack open your mouth, declare God's Word, and the forces of heaven will come to your aid!

Most Efficient Use of Solar Power

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 01:51 AM PST

From Treehugger.com

Question:
Dear Pablo: I was wondering what is the most efficient use of solar power? is it small arrays of panels used to heat water, large residential arrays used to power homes, or large solar thermal arrays in the desert?

Answer:
The answer to this question is a complex 'all of the above.' The use of solar for hot water and electricity on a residence, as well as the use of utility-scale Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in the desert, are not mutually exclusive.

By far the most cost effective source of hot water and electricity is conservation, that just needs to be said. Reducing electricity and hot water use through behavioral changes costs nothing, and therefore has an immediate benefit in terms of cost savings and environmental impact. Energy and water efficiency technologies such as energy efficient light bulbs and water-saving shower heads have a relatively low cost and a short payback period. Read the entire article - Hot Water From The Sun and more links.

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The Leftover Wizard
The History of Thanksgiving
Remove the File Not the Email Message

APH Products: Fall Harvest Sale

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:56 PM PST

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The Leftover Wizard

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:35 PM PST

I have a hard time eating left over food. Well, let me say that again, I have a hard time finding something to do with the leftover food. It's usually just a matter of not knowing how to reinvent it into another meal. But with this Website, I don't have to rack my brain trying to think of something. I can just put my ingredients into this wizard and let it do its thing!

It's really easy to use! All you have to do is select the ingredients and click on the What Can I Make? button. You can search with one to three ingredients. If your search comes up with no results, try to broaden it by dropping an ingredient.

I put in spaghetti sauce and cheddar cheese and the wizard came up with 42 recipes. From that search, I found a crock pot pizza recipe I really want to try.

Two great sections on the site are Flavor Combinations and What's Fresh Now! Flavor Combinations gives you a list of the hottest flavor combos you can try searching for. Some of my favorites are listed, such as garlic, lemon and chicken. A few more favorites are soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. This section gives you great inspiration. What's Fresh Now gives you a listing of what's in season right now. It allows you to plan your meals around those fresh ingredients. You can even change the month and pre-plan your meals. For example, switch the month to November and you'll see what will be fresh for Thanksgiving. Click this link to try something new with your leftovers at http://www.bigoven.com/leftoverwizard2.aspx.

The History of Thanksgiving

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:34 PM PST

Who better to bring us the History of Thanksgiving than the History Channel? This is a really in depth site on the history behind the Thanksgiving holiday. You'll find the following sections:

First Thanksgiving: Here you can learn all about the food that was eaten on the first Thanksgiving, including some interesting surprises, like seal and swan. You can also learn about their eating habits and even their table manners. Be sure to check out the Pilgrims Menu (which only becomes visible when you've clicked into the First Thanksgiving section).
Mayflower Myths: Here you can read some commonly believed myths about the pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower and find out what really happened.
Pilgrim Interviews: Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum where you can interact with people portraying the pilgrims. Here you can listen to the interviews with Myles Standish and Ellinor Billington where they answer questions about the first feast. You can also read the text transcripts to the interviews.
Proclamation: This section has a Thanksgiving proclamation from 1782. It's pretty neat to see what was passed down to people on the holiday back then.
Video: History of Thanksgiving: Here you can watch several videos about the History of Thanksgiving. There's even a video quiz at the end.
Resources: Here you can follow links to the resources that all this bountiful information has come from and do a little more exploring on your own.

Click this link to learn the History of Thanksgiving from The History Channel: http://www.history.com/minisites/thanksgiving/.

Remove the File Not the Email Message

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 06:21 AM PST

Ever have an email message in Outlook with an attachment and you find that you no longer need the attachment? You may want to keep the email so that you have varification that it was received but don't want a file that contains personal information. Maybe you work in an office setting with a space quota? Attachments can really add to the size of your message archives.

If these situations sound familiar, you may be interested in knowing that you can delete attachments without deleting the message.

Once you're sure you have no more use for the attachment open the message. (By "no more use" I mean that either it's been saved or is of no further use to you.)
If you use a screen reader, hit a shift+tab to get to the list of attachments. You may have to hit a right arrow to highlight the actual file. If you use a mouse, right-click on the file you want to delete.
From the resulting menu, choose Remove.
When you close the message, you'll see a confirmation prompt. Yes will finalize the delete, No will close the message without deleting the file and Cancel will put you back into the message as though you never tried to close it.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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What’s the difference between spyware, viruses, malware, adware and grayware?

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 11:31 AM PST

We hear these names all the time on the internet and in our email but what are they? What do they do? Let's see if we can define these names and tell you a little more about each one.

Let's start with malware. Malware is a general term referring to all of the nasties that can infect your computer, from viruses to spyware! The term malware is actually short for "malicious software" that's not surprising, considering what it can do to your computer!

Next up is one of the most well-known types of malware: computer viruses! In case you didn't know, the first computer virus was Bob Thomas's "Creeper", created way back in 1971 on the US Department of Defense's ARPANET, the predecessor of the Internet. Out of that was born the first piece of anti-virus software, the "Reaper". So, what is a computer virus? Strictly speaking, a computer virus is just a self-replicating computer program. It doesn't have to be destructive, although many are. In fact, early viruses were often harmless and simply displayed a funny message or poem. Usually, computer viruses find their way into your computer by piggybacking on a legitimate program, for example, one that you might download from the Internet. Anti-virus programs such as Norton or McAfee will pick up most viruses, but you should always be careful when downloading files from the Internet. Some might spell doom for your computer system!

Unlike viruses, spyware usually doesn't self-replicate, but it can be equally or even more harmful to you and your computer. Although spyware might not disrupt your use of your computer, it might collect information about your usage which might be considered an invasion of privacy. One example of software which could be considered spyware is a key logging program. Key loggers record what you type and allow the installer of the program to effectively monitor your computer usage. Spyware can also have some financial implications: for example, if you access online banking with a spyware-infected computer you could have your details stolen!

Adware is a type of software that might not be considered to be malware, depending on your point of view. The difference between adware and other malware is that in many cases the user actually consents to having the adware installed on their computer. In most cases, adware is installed in conjunction with free software or as a seemingly useful browser add-on (like a toolbar). Once it's found its way into your computer system, it hits you with a barrage of advertisements; from pop-ups to banner ads! Because adware is often installed with the user's consent, it is often not classified as malware by antivirus programs and often a separate adware removal program will be needed.

Grayware is a very broad term for all of those computer nasties that are annoying but not necessarily totally destructive, including adware, joke programs and dialers. Unfortunately, your antivirus program might not remove grayware (in fact, one antivirus program maker was sued by a grayware creator for blocking the installation of their program!) so you'll need to install other programs to get rid of it. You should make sure that you check reviews of your chosen product as some 'grayware removers' are viruses in themselves!

Doctor I Can Hear You!

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 10:07 AM PST

by Donna J. Jodhan

This is one of my pet peeves. Doctors who find it more efficient to talk over my head or to the person accompanying me to my appointment. You would think that part of their training would include teaching these good guys how to interact with persons who are sight impaired but it seems not. So many of my clients continue to complain about the total lack of bedside manners when it comes to doctors being able to interact with them. At the best of times doctors do not really know how to interact with their patients but when you are sight impaired it makes things even more difficult.

As someone who has had to spend much time in doctors' offices, I can tell you that these guys really need to learn how to treat those of us who are sight impaired. Some times they create an impression of either not being able to communicate with us or they do not believe that we are capable of understanding. I have had doctors who prefer to talk to my mom rather than me. I have had others who ignored my questions and I have had others who have walked out of the office at the end of an appointment without even bothering to say that the appointment was over.

So many times I wish that I could say: "Doctor I am here! I am the patient and you can talk to me. I can hear you and I can compute!" I often wonder why is it that so many doctors have difficulty communicating with those of us who are sight impaired. At the best of times they have difficulty communicating with the mainstream patient but for us my opinion is as follows: The eyes are what the rest of the world uses to communicate and when there is a situation whereby the eyes are unable to communicate then all hell breaks loose and everything goes haywire. Blind and visually impaired persons are unable to use their eyes to communicate. So, what is the solution? More education and more awareness training.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, an accessibility and special needs business consultant wishing you a terrific day. If you'd like to learn more about me, then you can visit some of my blog spots at:
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