Wednesday, September 30, 2009

8th Grade Full Court Flip Shot

Powerful Beyond Measure

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us....You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us."
-- Nelson Mandela

Monday, September 28, 2009

Strong Moral Values

"I'm planning to be celibate... I just haven't started yet." -- Paris Hilton

"Segway-style" Unicycle


Honda unveils 'Segway-style' unicycle that travels in any direction.
Read more and watch a video at MailOnline.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Evolution

No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted. Watch the video that’s still causing a stir all over the world.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Finding Happiness Video



Invite your friends to watch the new video "Finding Happiness" at mormon.org/findinghappiness.

This 6-minute video addresses the following questions: Who is our loving Creator? For what purpose did he create Man? And what is Man’s relationship to God?

You can download the video at mormon.org/findinghappiness to share with your friends or you can order a DVD of Finding Happiness at LDSCatalog.com (item number 06840090). This DVD includes 19 different languages. Each language version was filmed in the country where the language is spoken.

(Languages: Bulgarian, Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukranian)


Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Did You Know 4.0

Watch this is official update to the original "Shift Happens" video. This completely new Fall 2009 version includes facts and stats focusing on the changing media landscape, including convergence and technology, and was developed in partnership with The Economist.



For more information, or to join the conversation, visit mediaconvergence.economist.com.

McDonald's

Whenever I'm at McDonald's I feel like I should speak Spanish.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

Thanks for all the Mess

Some say that we have a generation of selfish, pampered kids who've been chauffeured around to soccer leagues since they were 6. Are the parents to blame? Read an open letter to baby boomers written by a 20-year-old. Gives you a lot to think about. Here's a snipet. Read the full text in the link above.



Dear Baby Boomers:


Thanks a lot for preparing to bankrupt our nation by collecting massive pensions and benefits that you never paid for. We are paying for them, but we will never collect our money because the system will be broken long before then.


Thanks a lot for telling us that kids are a burden. You only had a few because they’d mess up your plans. We don’t know who will look after you in your old age but we don’t really care, because we think that you are a burden too.

Great Survivor Skills

Friday, September 11, 2009

Let's Roll


9/11 Story: “Finding Hope” Video

A moment of silence out of respect to those who lost their lives on September 11th.

Then watch a video titled “Finding Hope.” In this video, a man describes his journey from the tragedy and trauma of 9/11 to hope, healing, and renewal through Jesus Christ. I invite you to go to the video on YouTube to rate it, comment on it, and then share the video with family and friends.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Relief Society - Live Like You Believe

Kerrianne made this for an Enrichment Night and shares it with us. Live like you believe! If you do, your faith will grow and you will be blessed.

Great Quotes: Danny Ozark


"Half this game is ninety percent mental."

--Philadelphia Phillies manager, Danny Ozark

Monday, September 7, 2009

Social Media

9/11 Story: “Finding Hope” Video

Mormon Messages has posted a special video titled “Finding Hope.” In this video, a man describes his journey from the tragedy and trauma of 9/11 to hope, healing, and renewal through Jesus Christ. Please view, rate, comment on it, and then share this video with family and friends.



In Spanish: Una nueva esperanza en espaƱol:

Sunday, September 6, 2009

How to Use the Ward Web Site

Today in my ward, I handed out a sheet "How to Use the Ward Web Site." You're welcomed to use it in any way that may be helpful.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

The Gratitude Campaign

Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you and wanted to convey to them your thanks, but weren't sure how, or it felt awkward? Here's a gesture you can use to express your thanks. Spread the word.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Texting While Driving

Every driver should see this, especially teenagers. It is very graphic and is recommended for 18 and older but if they wait until 18 to see it, they may not reach 18. PARENTS: Watch this by yourself first then WITH your kids. Explain to them that if they HAVE TO phone or text, pull over and stop in a safe location first, then use the phone.

CAUTION: THIS VIDEO IS GRAPHIC