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How well do you manage your time?

  • May 21, 2010
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I struggle with effective time management. It is very easy to get caught up in a project, not realizing how much time has passed. I believe this is due to balancing a busy schedule, but nevertheless, I always find myself looking at the clock and panicking as more time has passed than I am comfortable with. My wife and friends all make fun of me about this hiccup in my personality and for that I...

Success begins at home

  • May 21, 2010
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Lately I’ve been thinking about words like community, ministry, time, and relationships. All those words seem to be married to each other. We all have them in our life. It seems that a lot of my life I have looked at where I was headed, you know, focusing on the future. Lately though, I am feeling so drawn to the now. Now is the time. Now is the day you run into that person who needs...

Smart ways to protect against melanoma

  • May 21, 2010
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Dear Savvy Senior, Is melanoma hereditary? My dad died of it a few years ago at age 71, and I don’t want to follow in his footsteps. What can I do to guard against this deadly skin cancer? Sun Screened Cindy Dear Cindy, While long-term sun exposure and sunburns are the biggest risk factors for melanoma, your genes can definitely play a role, too. Here’s what you should know. Who’s at...

Patriotic planters in red, white and blue

  • May 21, 2010
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to commemorate the men and women who have died in military service. Any display should feature flower colors that fit a patriotic theme and consist of a combination of red, white and blue. In addition to choosing the correct shades of color, it is important to select flowers that will hold up well with minimal care. Memorial Day planters...

Red Flags Rule addresses identity theft

  • May 21, 2010
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Q: What is the Red Flags Rule? A: The Red Flags Rule is part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. The rule has three parts requiring covered businesses to take steps to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity (ID) theft. It concentrates on detecting patterns, practices, and activities that suggest a person is fraudulently using another individual’s personal...

A little dirt under the fingernails is a badge of honor in springtime

  • May 21, 2010
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Last week, I planted flowers using a croquet mallet and a Frisbee. Not your normal digging implements, obviously, but then again, I’ve done my best to steer away from the expected, the routine and the rational for many years. It’s just part of who I am and, to quote Van Morrison, “it’s too late to turn back now.” My wife and I live in a development that places extreme value on the way a...

School days are almost over

  • May 21, 2010
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The final countdown has begun, and for our district two weeks plus one day is all that remains of the school year. Summer vacation is just around the corner and the school kids can just taste it, and wear it. Slight changes have already begun to prepare kids for the summer months. First change in place was a more relaxed dress code. Shorts were added back to the okay to wear list, and the kids...

Shellac on apples not a concern

  • May 21, 2010
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I’ve heard that most apples have wax or shellac on them that’s hard to wash off. I’m especially concerned about shellac -- is it safe to eat? Yes, you can rest assured that even something called “shellac” can be safe for consumption. While most people think of shellac as a time-honored wood finish, the natural substance comes from resin secreted by the female lac bug, found in Thailand...

A pledge of unity in flasks

  • May 21, 2010
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After the Civil War, clasped hands appeared on powder flasks and whiskey bottles - I guess you could share a drink and shake hands as a token of friendship. Collectors today value these items and are willing to pay up to $200 for undamaged examples. The powder flask is minus its top and I think I paid $75 for it. The whiskey flask recently sold for $200. My advice is buy them when you can find...

God isn’t picky as long as we worship him in our hearts

  • May 21, 2010
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Walking into Rivertown Community Church in Florida’s northern panhandle is a lot like walking into a coffee bar. I’m told this is normal for many megachurches or aspiring megachurches that try to appeal to young urban seekers. The environment is seeker-friendly: parking lot greeters and ushers in matching T-shirts; a countdown clock ticking away the seconds until the service begins; a giant...