New ATM Machine Dispenses Gold.

This new ATM in Boca Raton, Florida dispenses shiny 24-carat gold bars and coins. Shoppers can insert cash or credit card and use a touch screen computer to choose the weight and style of coin.

Amazing Grace Christmas Light House

Inspirational Erasers

Creation Calls. Are you Listening?

Creation Calls. Are you listening? Watch this video.

Utilizing footage from the BBC Planet Earth Series, we take a look at the wonder and majesty of God's creation. Set to the song, "Creation Calls" by Brian Doerksen, this stunning glimpse of God's masterpiece is meant to glorify Him and draw the mind to new places of intimacy with Him. The video was used in conjunction with the series of messages, "Blueprint" from Chris Seidman. In the series he discusses the subject of God's plan for His creation. The message "Creation Calls" can be viewed here: http://www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showSermon=587

Be Aware of Invisibility

Cooking with Pooh

Merry iChristmas

Video of musicians playing iPads/Iphones

North Point's iBand from North Point Web on Vimeo.

Do You Have Room for the Savior?

Would you have come that night? Would you have sought the light? Do you have room for the Savior in your life?

"In these busy days there are many who have time for golf, time for shopping, time for work, time for play—but no time for Christ. Lovely homes dot the land and provide rooms for eating, rooms for sleeping, playrooms, sewing rooms, television rooms, but no room for Christ. No room. No room. Ever has it been." Thomas S. Monson



Alternate link to the video on YouTube. Read about the song "Do You Have Room for the Savior?"

Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Hallelujah, Christmas 2010

BYUtv is trying to promote good in the world by making this video go viral, and there is no better time than during the Christmas season! This month, BYUtv partnered with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to provide a unique way to celebrate the season with one of the world's most beloved musical compositions, Handel's Messiah.

After you watch the Choir's video below, BYUtv challenges you to spread this unique Christmas message by sharing it! Post it on your Facebook wall, embed it in your blog, or send it in a holiday e-mail to help spread the spirit of the season.

Here's the direct link to the video to use in an e-mail, tweet, or Facebook post: http://www.youtube.com/user/BYUTelevision#p/u/0/S4BWhvIlFVE

Read more about the great things BYUtv is doing in their "See The Good" blog at byutv.org.

Name Changes

An unemployed cabinet installer, Douglas Allen Smith Jr, perhaps with a bit too much time on his hands, legally changed his name last month to Captain Awesome. He says he was inspired by a character on NBC's Chuck—Dr. Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb.

It wasn't totally smooth sailing for Awesome, however: He had to swear before the Oregon judge who granted his request that he wasn't changing his name for fraudulent reasons. The judge, however, is allowing Awesome to sign his name as < :) >, reports the Associated Press. But Awesome's bank isn't buying it. They say it is too "forgeable."

On another note, a New Zealand girl was made a ward of court in 2008 so she could alter her name to something more unusual. The child, then nine, had been named "Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii" but hated her bizarre moniker and had asked friends to call her simply "K."

Another man from Derby, England, packing as many pop culture references as possible into his new name was the goal in 2008. Aron Brown, then 25, was one of a record 46,000 Brits to change his name that year and chose the new moniker "Aron Mufasa Columbo Fonzerelli Ball In A Cup Boogie Woogie Brown."

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Quotes by Thomas Jefferson

John F. Kennedy once held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

Read the following quotes from Thomas Jefferson, especially the last quote from 1802. When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe . Thomas Jefferson The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. Thomas Jefferson I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. Thomas Jefferson The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: 'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.'

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This Christmas: Give the Gift of You

Don’t forget to add these emotional gifts to your list for giving this Christmas. They cost nothing but are the most precious presents you can give to your friends and family. These twelve gifts are "gifts of you." They cost nothing but their effects can last a lifetime.

1. The Gift of Time. In our busy lives, the phrase, I don’t have time, has become a universal complaint. Most human relationships profit from a simple tonic that is called Tincture of Time. A chatty phone call to an unhappy friend or a half-hour visit to an aunt who lives alone can mean a lot, but costs very little.

2. The gift of good example. Most people learn fundamental attitudes and behavior by observing others. Be a good example by handling difficult situations in a mature manner.

3. The gift of acceptance. Many problems between husband and wife or between friends begin when one person tries to change the other to fit preconceived notions. Did you know that people begin to shed bad habits once they are accepted the way they are?

4. The gift of seeing the best in people. When we expect people to respond in a positive way, they usually do. But you must let those you love know that you expect the positive.

5. The gift of giving up a bad habit. All of us have habits that annoy those we love. What a great gift it would be if you could give up an unhappy or unhealthy habit.

6. The gift of Teaching. Helping someone you love learn something new is an important investment in their future happiness. Only by learning new skills can we become fully alive.

7. The Gift of Listening. Few of us know how to listen effectively. Learn to listen without passing judgement.

8. The gift of fun. There are people who "wet blanket" the happiness of those around them while others lead people into finding fun in ordinary events.

9. The gift of letting others give. When we accept others gifts in a gracious manner, we may be giving them one of the most important gifts of all. Remember the joy you feel in giving is felt by others as well.

10. The gift of privacy. Each of us has a need for companionship and also privacy. Relinquish some of your natural curiosity occasionally and give those you love the right to private thoughts and unshared feelings.

11. The gift of self-esteem. Do not fail to recognize the praiseworthy qualities and actions of those you love and sincerely tell them.

12. The gift of Self-Disclosure. Letting someone else discover more about you can turn a relationship into a flourishing one or sustain a healthy friendship or marriage.