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Preacher credits gospel singing Church quartet enjoys time together to sing praises foundation for his call to ministry By Lucy Weber A Corinth quartet's dedication to music can be heard in their preparation. Inside the church building, the foursome is known as the First Baptist
choir rehearsal at 7:30. Their recent performance of two songs during a First Baptist service meant rehearsals amounting to "collectively 30-40 hours on the
Randy Richey, Phil Mathis, Colon McGee, & Sammy Allred Tobie Blanch, Calvin Brown, Marques Lanier, & Sedarian Berry
By Lucy Weber The Rev. Patrick Whitfield found his home in the pulpit through his love of gospel singing. Whitfield is now the pastor of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Plantersville, the church where he was baptized and attended until he was 21.
He has led other churches but began leading his home church in 2016. But his start in ministry began as a member of a gospel singing group. Whitfield first began singing with a group that appeared on several programs with Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's. "I
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was moved by God to have my own group," he said. "I wanted to travel and to sing with a professional quartet." In December 1993, Whitfield founded the Converted Voices. Today, the gospel group is known as the New Converted Voices because of the change in singers. While Whitfield will occasionally sing with them at their request, his role with the new group that evolved from the original is as business manager/spiritual advisor. see VOICES pg 4
Church Quartet. Outside the building, when they perform at other churches and before civic groups, they are called "Forever His." "We're serious about our music. We're always working on new songs," said Randy Richey, one of the original members of the group formed about 14 years ago. "We're all good friends, and we enjoy singing." The singers in the quartet are members of First Baptist Church, and all four, tenor Colon McGee, bass Phil Mathis, lead Sammy Allred and baritone Richey, sing in the church choir. The pianist for the quartet is Cindy Mathis, Phil's wife. "We put a lot of time and effort into this. We spend hours practicing," said Richey, with rehearsals set each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. before church
two songs. We'll go over and over and over them. "We don't look at it as a chore. We just love singing together," he said. "We've got a notebook full of songs." The members and their accompanist, who perform regularly at First Baptist, want to ensure their performances hit all the right notes. Richey said it's not unusual for the group to spend an hour on just one phrase or section of a song so it sounds perfect. The group, whose emphasis is in Southern gospel and contemporary gospel, is preparing for the annual concert at the church in the fall. "We have already started working on that now," he said. Richey, the owner of Dollar World in Corinth, said music has always been a part see QUARTET pg 4
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We’ve Got The Power altruism – altruism being that one does something good for another with unselfish regard, without any expectation of recognition, reward, or compensation, because just the fact that one cannot help but feel good that they have done a good deed is a kind of reward in itself. Everything we do affects others in one way or another, like a ripple effect. We may not
love to life. It is lived through love for one’s fellow man. A true spiritual life begins where the self-serving aspects of ego leave off, and where the consideration of others begins. Ironically, we cannot benefit others without benefiting ourselves. Altruism, plain and simple. However, many would argue that is just not true, that there is no such thing as real
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I was talking with my daughter one morning while she and my grandson enjoyed the sweet relief of Spring Break from school. I asked her what she had planned for the kids to do. She said they were going to do a “stay-cation”. She and the girls were going to enjoy a relaxing manicure and pedicure. “But,” I said, “what about Jacob?” “Oh, Daddy, I'm going to take him to Game Stop so that he can buy some ‘power’ for his video game.” I didn't understand what she meant by buying some “power”. She went on to explain to me what he could do with the extra power that he would buy. That conversation with my daughter got me to thinking about the inner power that God gave me and that was a power for which I didn’t have to pay. It’s a spiritual power within one’s self, that’s gained through spiritual practice. Well, you might ask, what kind of spiritual practice? It is one that brings
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Higher Salaries and More Jobs May be Coming for U.S. Workers
(StatePoint) Small and mid-size business owners are feeling more optimistic than they have for a long time, suggests a new survey, and experts say this could mean positive things for the overall economy -including for workers’ salaries and
job-seekers’ prospects. According to the PNC Economic Outlook, optimism is running at historic highs in all categories that the semiannual survey of small and medium-size business owners evaluates. This is reflected by the 85 per-
VOICES.....from page 1 "Being in the group (Converted Voices) led to my life in the ministry," said the Tupelo resident, who was led by God to become a preacher and lead churches. "It was hard to tell the group goodbye, but when you hear the voice of God it's best to obey. "There's no comparison in singing to preaching. Singing is inspiration but preaching is information," he said. "Once a person sings for a period of time, there's a soul satisfaction. Preaching the Word of God is much greater." In singing and in preaching, Whitfield said he's been blessed. The original Converted Voices that Whitfield founded included Calvin Brown, Chris Traylor, Dwight Standifer, Melvin Penson and Whitfield as second tenor. Brown is the only original member still performing with the New Converted Voices. The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of its founding later this year.
QUARTET.....from page 1 of his life, playing in the school band in his hometown of Florence, Alabama, and after he moved to Corinth in 1985. "My aspiration was one day to do this, sort of a bucket list," said Richey, a father of two and grandfather of four. "I would
cent of respondents who selected a positive emotion to describe how they feel about the business climate during the next six months, (from the time of the survey): hope (39 percent), enthusiasm (37 percent) and joy (9 percent). The survey also points to some good news for the American workforce: 49 percent of business leaders anticipate increasing their employee compensation in the next six months and 32 percent expect to add fulltime staff. However, four out of 10 respondents say it’s harder to hire qualified employees today compared to six months ago, with the biggest challenge being lack of experience or skill. “Small businesses are a key source of economic activity and employment, and owners’ perceptions can be a good indicator of what’s to come,” says Gus Faucher, chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. “Our overall findings confirm that U.S. economic expansion will likely continue throughout 2018.”
"We were a traditional quartet singing music that comes strictly from the heart to share the goodness and graciousness of Jesus Christ," Whitfield said. In their time, the Converted Voices traveled all around the Mid-South, sharing their gospel ministry. "Anywhere people would let us sing. We just wanted to sing," he said. "If they ring, we'll sing." With the new version of the group, things have changed some, he said. "They have a whole different repertoire of songs. They're more modernized. Now all they do is original songs." The New Converted Voices keep in constant contact with the founder. "We talk on a daily basis. I know where they're going at all times. Three times out of the month they are out of town performing," Whitfield said. "Now they perform at more civic centers. When we started, we did mostly churches." The reason behind the singing remains the same, though. "It is to get people to see that Jesus is the best way," Whitfield said. do this for a living if I could." While the quartet wants to share their love of music, Richey said they all see their singing as a means of sharing their faith also. "It's not about us. It's about Him (Jesus). We want to bring a worshipful experience wherever we sing."
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Taking Away the Car Keys We had a tragedy in my area: A gentleman with Alzheimer’s drove his car a long distance, got out and walked in the woods, and was found dead by searchers. He’d had Alzheimer’s for quite a while, but no one had kept him from driving. It’s not easy deciding when to take away the keys. Many of us live in areas that aren’t served by public transportation, and most of us don’t live in assisted living places with vans that take us shopping and to activities. Then there’s the not-so-small matter of independence: We seniors don’t want to give up something we’ve done for a long time. Those of us who have a spouse with Alzheimer’s have tough choices to make, and we end up as the “heavy” in the decision. In some cases, the state has a say in whether an Alzheimer’s patient keeps driving. Or a doctor can notify the state. Unfortunately, the more advanced the Alzheimer’s, the more likely the senior is to deny that there’s a problem and continue to drive. You might have to resort to hiding the car keys or removing a part so the car won’t start. If you have a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s, consider whether it’s time for you to take a stand — and the car keys. Look at the Alzheimer’s Association site [www.alz.org] for information and ideas. For an early Alzheimer’s senior who is still driving, GPS mapping systems in the vehicle can make it easier to get from one place to the other. And in the case of the gentleman who was lost in the woods, much time (not to mention his life) could have been saved if there had been a tracking device on his car. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.
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What to Drink When Exercising in the Heat DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am taking my two teenage boys backpacking in the Southwest this August. It will be hot and dry, and I am preparing for those conditions. I need some guidance on what fluids to drink. I was taught that drinking plain water is the best way to stay hydrated. My older son says his class was told not to drink plain water, because it could cause brain damage. What is this all about? — F.W. ANSWER: It’s all about becoming sodium-depleted and having the brain swell as a result. The condition is hyponatremia. It used to be taught that, when exercising in hot weather, people should guzzle water at every opportunity, even when they don’t feel thirsty. That can be dangerous if the exercise lasts for hours and hours and if the only liquid drunk is water. Too much water dilutes body sodium. That, in turn, can cause brain swelling and, in the extreme, death. Up-to-date advice is to let thirst be a rough guide for how much liquid you drink. If people are engaged in prolonged exercise, it is good to include some salt in the program. Half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in a quart of water can keep body sodium levels from dropping. For you and your sons, it would be advisable to salt your food and to eat some salty snacks — another way to ensure body sodium doesn’t bottom out.
Hyponatremia is uncommon. Dehydration is common. For most, drinking water as a replacement fluid in hot weather is fine. It’s not going to lead to a dangerous drop in body sodium. Only those who lose lots of sweat for long periods of time run the risk of hyponatremia by drinking pure water. This is advice that doesn’t apply only to athletes or backpackers. It applies to all those who are out working in hot weather and sweating up a storm. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have hypertension, and I go to the beach often. Can salt in salt water get through the skin as medical patches get through the skin? My doctors have increased my dose of medicine and have added additional medicines without much improvement in my blood pressure. Could the salt water I swim in be keeping my blood pressure high? — G.S. ANSWER: G.S., I know I answered this question before, but you must not have seen it. I’ll do it again. The salt in salt water doesn’t get through your skin. Swimming in salt water doesn’t raise blood pressure. It improves it. All exercise does. If you miss the answer this time, G.S., I have to drop the question. People will think I’m obsessed with it. The booklet on hypertension provides more details on this epidemic illness. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 104W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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HEALTH
Diet vs. Exercise: Which is Better for Weight Loss?
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(StatePoint) What’s more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who’s tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has likely asked this question. Sixty-eight percent of people want to lose 10 pounds or more, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of Nutrisystem. It’s always a good time to get started on your goals. So, should you focus on diet, exercise or both? When it comes to weight loss, the split should be roughly 80 percent focus on what you eat and 20 percent on exercise. The logic is simple, say experts. “It’s all about calories in and calories out. If you’re eating less and exercising, you’re going to burn more calories,” says Courtney McCormick, corporate dietitian at Nutrisystem. “However, exercise often makes us hungrier, which is why many people who only change their exercise habits don’t see the scale move.” To achieve a healthier lifestyle and shed weight, consider these quick tips that combine both diet and exercise. • Eat more often: A 2015 study from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that on average, people who ate six times or more daily consumed fewer calories, had a lower body mass index, and ate more nutrient-rich foods than those who didn’t eat at least six times a day. Eating smaller meals every three hours keeps you feeling full, controls blood sugar and helps boost metabolism. • Watch portions: American portions have become too big; and those used to dining out may consider restaurant portions to be correct, when they’re often four times as large as what’s recommended. Learning
portion control is key to losing weight. When eating out, ask for a to-go box and save half for later. You can also turn to plans, like Nutrisystem, which deliver portion-controlled meals to your home. • Veg out: Vegetables are low in calories, high in filling fiber and loaded with nutrients. For breakfast, add spinach to an omelet; at lunch, pile your sandwich high with fixings like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, or use lettuce as a wrap instead of bread. During snack time, munch on carrots dipped in hummus or blend kale into a fruit smoothie. • Drink more water: A study found that when people drank six cups (48 ounces) of cold water, they increased their resting calorie burn by up to 50 calories each day. Another study found that dieters who drank two eight-ounce glasses of water before meals lost 36 percent more weight over three months than those who didn’t sip before sitting down to eat. So, fill up that water bottle! • Get moving: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 150 minutes of aerobic activity weekly, but research suggests that it doesn’t matter if you exercise for two-and-a-half hours straight or break it up into 10-minute chunks. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day then build up to 60 minutes when you’re ready. More diet and exercise tips can be found at leaf.nutrisystem.com. Remember the key to meeting your weight loss and health goals is to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Focus on eating better and moving more and you’ll be on the right track.
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Tips to Create a Resume That Lands You Interviews (StatePoint) Have you been applying for jobs and sending your resume out at every opportunity only to be met with total silence? The jobs are out there and you know you are capable, so, what’s the problem? “Remember, your resume is an advertisement of yourself, and if it is flawed, you are seen as flawed.” says Michael McAuliffe, president of Family Credit Management. “The objective is to make you look as good as you can on paper while being honest.” Perfecting Your Resume Sixty-one percent of recruiters will automatically dismiss a resume because it contains typos, according to CareerBuilder. Start by combing over every line, eliminating typos, inconsistencies, spacing issues and other errors. At some point, put your resume aside and return to it a bit later with a fresh pair of eyes or even ask a trusted friend or family member to take a look at it as well. Be sure your resume is in the right format for your industry. Some industries favor a straightforward listing of previous positions, others favor highlighting accomplishments and skills attained. If you aren’t sure about your industry’s resume preferences, you can easily Google this information. The Hiring Process Beyond typos and formatting, there may be another factor killing your prospects. More than half of job candi-
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dates are eliminated from the online job search by an applicant tracking system, which filters out resumes that don’t match the job description. This means if you don’t use the right words and put them in the right order, your resume will never be seen by human eyes. Here is a typical hiring process for a medium-sized
company which gets around 100 to 200 applications per position, according to Dr. John Sullivan, an internationally known HR thought-leader in Silicon Valley: 1. The 100 to 200 will get filtered down to around 25 applications and given a 20-30 second view. 2. Of the 25, they will get a second look and filtered down to about five to 10 applications. 3. These five to 10 are assessed and maybe tested to narrow it down to three to five. 4. Those three to five candidates will get an interview. 5. Only one person will be hired. Cracking the Code Want to crack the code that will get your resume viewed and short-listed, and land you an interview? Consider leveraging free resources designed to help. For example, Family Credit Management, the non-profit credit counseling agency, has expanded their services to include a free resume review service. By emailing your resume to resumereview@familycredit.org, along with which position you are applying for or what type of job you’re seeking, you can get free feedback and pointers on your resume from financial experts. To learn more, visit familycredit.org. “Navigating the job market is never simple, however, smart strategies can help you become more effective in your hunt,” says McAuliffe.
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Preacher Feature
Following his legacy, Daniel leads growing Tupelo church to minister to others By Lucy Weber The Rev. Jeffery Daniel follows a legacy of ministering as the pastor of the growing, active congregation of White Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Tupelo. He's a third generation pastor in his family, and the 14th pastor to lead the church that was founded in 1908. But, Daniel didn't aspire to be a pastor initially. "I had no desire to be a preacher. I just wanted to be a deacon," said Daniel. "At age 18, I ran from it. I had no ambitions to be a pastor." He started attending Brown Missionary Baptist in Southaven, and became heavily involved in the church, serving as superintendent of Sunday school, teaching classes and some preaching. "I was married with two boys. I was a forklift mechanic. I loved it, and I was good at it." Daniel realized he had everything going for him, but he felt something was missing and realized he was ignoring the Lord's call. "I asked Him to do three specific things." When the Lord did those three things,
Sunday services draw 700-800 while children's church averages about 125. "There's room for more," Daniel said. "We have a target group of ages 25 to 45, but we are broad enough in our reach for those 70 and 80-plus and those younger." At White Hill, the congregation is active inside the building and out. "M.B. means Missionary Baptist, and we should be out to affect the community," he said. "Our church is service oriented." The church partners with schools at Christmas to provide coats for those in need. In the Rev. Jeffery Daniel summer,
Daniel said he spoke to his pastor and to his father about becoming a preacher. "You can't run from it," he said. "It was like a 2,000 pound gorilla had been lifted off my shoulders. I never felt anything like it before." Daniel announced to the Brown congregation in 1995 that he had been called by God. He was ordained in 1999. Since 2006, he has been leading White Hill, a church that thrives on mission outreach. The church has more than 1,800 members on its roll.
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the church joins with partners for a reading/feeding program that allows teachers in the church to work with children. The congregation worked with a church in Houston, Texas, to provide much needed supplies after last year's flood. At Easter, the church partners with another local church for egg hunts where thousands show up for fun, food and fellowship. Daniel traveled to Uganda last year to represent the church while providing bicycles for local pastors to use in their outreach, preaching to over 4,000 and visiting orphanages. White Hill is constantly fine-tuning its ministries to see how effective they are and how they reach those who need them, he said. The goal of the church is to "present the right atmosphere to worship God," Daniel said. For information about White Hill church and its programs, visit www.whitehillmbc.org. Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20
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Gospel group stays busy on the road as messengers of the Spirit
From L to R: Fred Cook, Paul Cook, Derrick Thompson and David Gaines
By Lucy Weber Summer is always a busy season for The Spiritual Messengers of Tupelo. The gospel group takes their inspirational messages to stages, churches and concert venues from Michigan to Ohio to Florida to the Carolinas and places inbetween, and they've been doing it for more than three decades. "We're usually out two to three times a month on average. Summer, we run real heavy," said Fred Cook, the group's business manager and original bass player. "Until October, we're out every weekend." Richard "Pop" Cook, the father of Fred and now-group leader Paul, founded The Spiritual Messengers in 1984. He died in 2014, leaving a rich legacy which the group has continued. The group has seven members and "all hands on board," as everybody sings, Paul said. The group's sound is "unique and our own," said Fred. "When you hear that sound, you know it's The Spiritual Messengers," Fred said. Pop Cook's leadership defined The Spiritual Messengers, his sons say. "Without him, there would be no Spiritual Messengers. He had the vision to put us on that path," Fred said. "He's been gone for four years, and there's not one trip, not one performance, where somebody doesn't remember him.
"At concerts, folks say 'We miss your dad,'" Fred said. The messages of faith and believe and strength that come from the Gospel and are heard in the group's original songs also reflect the path they all follow. "We are spreading the Gospel," said Fred. "We are about the ministry." Audience members appreciate the messages they receive through song. For instance, Fred said, years ago a young man in the audience at a Clarksville, Tenn., show was facing time in jail. During his incarceration, he continually listened to one of Paul's songs "Turn It Over." Fred said: "When he came back, he had turned his life around. Any time we go perform in that area, he comes. That makes it all worth it." Traveling through the nights to get from performance to performance on a bus with little sleep can be tiring, but it is so worthwhile, Fred said "when you see somebody and know you've touched their lives." The gospel group has recorded four albums during its career. The most recent, New Birth, came out in 2017 and was released in honor of Pop Cook. "We're already talking about recording another, at least a single if not an album, by the first quarter of next year," Fred said. "We're definitely talking about a studio album."
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Read to Be Ready Camps well underway!
Summer camps prepare to engage students for a month long of learning through experiences. As summer gets into full swing, summer for many children means swimming pools, sports camps, vacations and riding bikes around the neighborhood. With a two- to three-month long break from school, most kids don't engage in as many intellectually stimulating activities and don't read as much as they do during the school year, which can have a profound impact on their academic achievement from the previous year. Children can lose up to one full month of learning over the summer. Research also suggests that children from low-income families can return to school in the fall even farther behind than their peers, which can affect their future academic success. McNairy County has been awarded a grant to host two Read to be Ready Summer Camps- Selmer and Bethel Springs. McNairy County is one of the many counties across the state to receive a 2018 Read to Be Ready Grant. With freeform writing, themed field trips, presentations by community partners, guest readers, and free books for their personal libraries, this June experience will help rising first through third grade scholars get ready for next year and develop a life-long love of reading. The Selmer camp will be held at the Selmer Public Library and the Bethel camp will be at the Bethel Civic Center. LaShell Moore, Selmer site Coordinator stated, "With the success of last year's camp in Selmer, our camp Director, Linda George, was able to write a grant to fund two sites this year and we're
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really excited about adding the second camp site at Bethel. We have a variety of fun and exciting field trips planned and are looking forward to a great summer of learning". When
asked what she was looking forward to this summer, Amy Whitten, Bethel site Coordinator stated, "I am looking forward to spending time with some great kids and experienc-
ing things many may never have had the opportunity to do. My hope is every child will leave our camp with a newfound love of reading." In February 2016, Governor Bill Haslam, First Lady Crissy Haslam, and Commissioner McQueen launched Read to be Ready, a statewide literacy campaign with the goal of ensuring at least 75 percent of Tennessee third graders are reading on grade level by 2025. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
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pledged $1 million to support Read to be Ready, including the initial funding for the summer grant program. In February 2017, the Tennessee Department of Human Services invested $30 million over three years to enhance and expand the summer grant program. The addition of these funds made it possible to dramatically increase the number of students served through summer literacy camps from the first to second year. In 2017, about 8,000 rising first, second, and third grade students-7,500 more students
than last summer-gained critical reading skills and increased in their motivation to read. Rather than sliding backward (known as the summer slide) students in Read to be Ready camps have a chance to keep learning and gain reading skills through a variety of literacy experiences over the critical summer months. The two camps will run from June 4th through June 29th. Like Us On Facebook for more photos from this event.
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A Cool Salad for Hot Summer Days Calypso is probably best known as a type of Caribbean folk song. It's inspired by a combination of musical styles and languages common to Trinidad. Calypso music is rhythmically smooth, and the words are often colorful and sharply critical in a witty way. This recipe for Calypso Black Bean and Corn Salad draws inspiration from the Caribbean, the easy spirit of the Islands and the music heard there. The salad takes only a few minutes to assemble, and it can be served either cold or at room temperature. Best of all, most of the ingredients
can be found in the pantry or the freezer. This festive salad instantly became one of my all-time favorites when I was challenged by chef Bobby Flay on his Food Network show "Throwdown With Bobby Flay." I decided to serve the Calypso Black Bean and Corn Salad as a side dish with my fiery Jerk Chicken. The wonderful thing about this combination of black beans, corn and spices is that it perfectly compliments the smokiness of barbequed meats. It's unique and colorful, and it tastes better the longer it sits in the pepper-infused citrus marinade. The judges loved my dishes, and I was declared the winner of the challenge.
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 small fresh jalape–o chili, seeded and minced 1/2 cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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While it was wonderful to claim a culinary victory over chef Flay, the real winners were the guests at the barbeque. They got to
eat some of the best dishes in Texas! Try this delicious salad, and you'll feel like a winner, too!
CALYPSO CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD 1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
Combine the corn, beans, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover and chill one hour or overnight to combine flavors. Serves 4 to 6.
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By Samantha Weaver
• Go Green Tip: Take a bicycle ride. Get a basket for your bike or carry a backpack and utilize shops close to home. If you live too far to bike, make sure you combine errands. Plot destinations to minimize driving time. • “I keep a small tub next to the kitchen sink. I catch water in it when rinsing veggies and then use that water in the garden. Nothing is wasted.” — I.L. in Mississippi • “My fave kitchen utensil is a pizza cutter. You can use it to cut sandwiches as well as pizza. You also can use it when you are chopping veggies, like peppers, onions, tomatoes, etc. Cut them into strips and then run the pizza cutter over them to dice. I find new uses for it all the time.” — E.G. in Oregon • “My daughters love stuffed animals, but they don’t play with them all the time and keep them up on a shelf (they aren’t ready to let go just yet). We throw them in the clothes dryer every so often to shake the dust off of them, and we can do a lot at a time.” — T. in New York • For a fun outdoor art activity, try painting with shaving cream. Fill several cups with a dollop of shaving cream and add a drop or two of food coloring to each. Stir and enjoy. It’s easy and cheap, plus it cleans up with a garden hose. • “My husband bought a very large cooler at a garage sale at a great price. Unfortunately, it was quite musty inside. We cleaned the insides with vinegar and then stuffed it full of crinkled-up newspaper. After two days of changing the paper, it smells brand new inside. What a deal!” — D.D.H. in South Carolina
• It was Clay Ewing, president of a community bank in Indiana, who recently made the following sage observation: “Banking should not be exciting. If banking is exciting, there is something wrong with it.” • James Arness, star of the iconic American TV series “Gunsmoke,” was more than six and a half feet tall — so tall, in fact, that the makers of the show frequently had him stand in a hole during his scenes so he wouldn’t tower over his co-stars. • The form-fitting synthetic fabric commonly known as spandex was so named because it’s an anagram of “expands.” • When you think of a dog herding cattle or sheep, the image in your mind is probably a border collie, a breed well-known for its herding capabilities. You might be surprised to learn that Dalmations, too, were once used to herd livestock. In fact, that’s why they’ve become an icon of firefighters everywhere. Back when fire engines were actually wagons drawn by teams of horses, Dalmations accompanied the firefighters to the scene of a disaster in order to herd the horses to a safe place until the blaze was brought under control. • Recorders of crime statistics say that the top three cities in the United States in terms of cars being stolen are Modesto, Calif.; Las Vegas; and San Diego. • If, like many Americans these days, you’re carrying around some extra weight, here’s an added incentive to lose those love handles: For every 50 pounds your car loses from its payload, you’ll get about a 1 percent improvement in gas mileage. Of course, you could just clean out any junk that’s been cluttering up the trunk instead. *** Thought for the Day: “Like cars in amusement parks, our direction is often determined through collisions.” — Yahia Lababidi
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The Importance of Teaching Children Social Skills
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author
Today, a person can see or watch practically anything on television, Internet, videos, or at the movies. Unfortunately, the time of day or night does not matter. Therefore, it is extremely significant for parents, schools, churches and children's organizations to teach social skills for the children to be successful. This subject came to me on Mother's Day. As I read the church announcements, I saw where one local school in the area was teaching social skills. That impressed me because I know about the need. To begin, the children need social skills and academics skills. Both are important. Each individual is responsible for presenting self in a positive manner when meeting another human being. A smile is preferable or at least a pleasant face, not a frown. Guess what? It is perfectly fine to practice smiling in a mirror if desired. I did this when I became a co-television host some years ago for a cable weekly show. What can the church teach?
Plenty! But the church can begin with the Bible's position on respect, marriage and love for another as self. Teach the children to walk upright to show they know who they are and where they are going. Another main point in social skill development is to let the children know they need to know where they belong. Hanging on the street corner or in a vacant parking lot is unacceptable. Most adults see hanging around as a negative. The older generation can remember our parents teaching us to say" I'm sorry, thank you, and excuse me, please." It may sound old-fashioned, but that works well today with appropriate social skills. Younger females or males always stood back to allow an elderly person, man or woman, including handicapped person, to pass. We also were required to offer assistance such as opening the door for those persons and picking up something they may have dropped. Teaching social skills will help one know how to interact appropriately with co-workers. The children will need that for later on but it is better to teach it now. A few co-workers will have excellent academic skills, but will be released because of inappropriate social/communication skills. Are we teaching the children how to answer the telephone? Do the children know how to introduce self? Do they know how to introduce a female to a male or a senior citizen to a younger person? Using appropriate social skills help all of us to communicate the positive self. That is what we need to do.
Trattoria-Style Shrimp Fettuccine
Snicker Bars After trying this recipe you’ll have wished you had found it sooner. Be sure to post it to the refrigerator; you’ll want to enjoy it all summer long. 1/4 cup Peter Pan or Skippy reduced-fat peanut butter 3/4 cup (3 ounces) Grape Nuts 1 cup Cool Whip Lite 1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups Wells’ Blue Bunny sugar-free and fat-free vanilla ice cream or any sugar-free and fat-free ice cream, slightly thawed In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, Grape Nuts, Cool Whip Lite and dry pudding mix. Add ice cream. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and freeze. Cut into 8 servings. • Each serving equals: 156 calories, 4g fat, 5g protein, 25g carbs, 233mg sodium, 63mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; Carb Choices: 1 1/2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com, or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 to signup for our FREE monthly newsletter. All you pay is the shipping and handling. This is the only national food newsletter for diabetics, heart/cholesterol concerns and healthy weight loss.
Classic and quite simple to prepare, this shrimp and pasta dish can be served on its own thanks to the bag of fresh spinach that gets incorporated at the last minute. 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium (6- to 8-ounce) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bottle (8-ounce) clam juice Salt 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp, with tail part of shell left on if you like 1 bag (5- to 6-ounce) baby spinach 1/3 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs. 2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion and garlic, and cook 10 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring often. Add wine; increase heat to medium-high and cook 1 minute. Stir in clam juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Stir in shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout. 3. Drain pasta and add to skillet with spinach and parsley; toss to coat. Serves 6. • Each serving: About 350 calories, 7g total fat (1g saturated), 115mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 46g total carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 24g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.
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1. MOVIES: What sport was featured in the 2006 movie “Glory Road”? 2. PSYCHOLOGY: What kind of abnormal fear is experienced in the condition known as hemophobia? 3. MUSIC: Which well-known Christmas carol includes the syllables “fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la”? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countries surround the Dead Sea? 5. ANIMALS: How many muscles does a cat have in each ear? 6. MEDICINE: Who was the pioneering doctor who was first to successfully use a partially artificial heart in a human being? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: In what year did U.S. Sen. John Glenn make an unsuccessful bid for the presidency? 8. CARS: Which car manufacturer had a hit with the 1955 Thunderbird? 9. GAMES: What color is the $5 bill in the classic game of Monopoly? 10. FOOD AND DRINK: What are the chief ingredients in quick Russian dressing? Answers 1. Basketball 2. Fear of blood 3. “Deck the Halls” 4. Israel and Jordan 5. 32 muscles that control the outer ear 6. Dr. Michael DeBakey, left ventricular bypass pump in 1966 7. 1984 8. Ford 9. Pink 10. Mayonnaise and ketchup
1. Bobby Cox (Atlanta, 1990) and Tony La Russa (St. Louis, 1996) were the two longest-serving current National League managers entering the 2009 season. Who was No. 3? 2. Name the last time a pitcher had more than 15 complete games in a single season. 3. Between the 1997 and 2007 seasons, how many wild-card NFL playoff teams reached the Super Bowl? 4. How many times has a seed lower than third won the Big 12 tournament title in men’s basketball? 5. When was the last time before 2008-09 that the Boston Bruins had the best record in the NHL’s Eastern Conference? 6. While D.C. United has won four Major League Soccer titles, three other teams have won two titles each. Name two of them. 7. How many rounds did boxer Sugar Ray Leonard go in his Madison Square Garden debut? Answers 1. Colorado’s Clint Hurdle, who took over the Rockies in 2002. 2. Roger Clemens had 18 for Boston in 1987. 3. Five — Denver (1997), Tennessee (’99), Baltimore (’00), Pittsburgh (’05) and New York Giants (’07). 4. It has never happened in 13 years of the tournament. 5. It was the 2001-02 season. 6. Houston, Los Angeles and San Jose. 7. He went 12 rounds in 1991 in losing a unanimous decision to Terry Norris.
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Dads share with us the most memorable moment you had with your child/children? “While I was working in the attic, on the church sound system, my son fell through the ceiling, onto the stage, which is a 16 foot drop. He was airlifted to Lebonheur in Memphis, arriving at 2:00. He was examined thoroughly, but they could find no damage to his spine or internal organs! Total miracle!! He testified in Children's Church the next day that God held his and his legs! To God be the glory!!” PASTOR SCOTTY AND SAMUEL “The most memorable thing is to see my baby girl graduate from kindergarten and now she has grown to be a young beautiful teenager. There is nothing like seeing your seed spout up to a small bush., a bush to a beautiful tree. A dad is always labeled as the bad guy because he want the best for his daughter. Through it all it's nothing but love. We as fathers do want the best for our children. If me wanting the best going to cause me to be the bad guy...I'll take it. I love you Aaliyah T'kyra Jones”.
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HEALTHY LIVING
5 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress
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(StatePoint) Deadlines, responsibilities, bills -- there are so many causes of stress in our lives. Unfortunately, stress can take a negative toll on one’s health and wellness, particularly if it goes unaddressed for too long. Indeed, common effects of stress include headaches, stomach upset, anxiety, sleep problems and more, according to the Mayo Clinic. To feel better, consider these strategies for relieving stress. • Aromatherapy: Scent your home and workspace with stress-relieving scents like lavender, rosemary and peppermint. Whether you use candles, oils or fresh herbs, this is an easy way to immediately reduce feelings of stress. • Get outdoors: Both exercise and nature can have stress-relieving properties. Combine the two with hiking, biking, and water-based sports. Support your adventures with water-resistant wearable tech, like the WSD-F20 ProTrek Smart Outdoor Watch, which features functions like full color maps and GPS, app functionality to track progress, as well as sensor technology, allowing you to comfortably get off the beaten path and better appreciate your surroundings. • Meditate: Many experts agree on the benefits of meditation, from increased positive emotions to the relief of stress and anxi-
ety. And these days, meditation is more accessible than ever, as employers offer mindfulness programs in the workplace, mobile apps in guided meditation abound, and communities and fitness clubs add practices like tai chi and yoga to their rosters. • Enjoy music: Music can be an extremely powerful outlet for stress relief, particularly when you’re getting creative and making it yourself. Have the means at home to play a variety of beautiful music so that you can de-stress any time you need. To faithfully reproduce the sounds of acoustic instruments like guitars, drums, basses, brass, wind instruments, string ensembles and more, you don’t need an entire music studio full of separate instruments. The upgraded technology and sound quality found in digital pianos like Casio’s CT-X700, which includes the new AiX SoundSource, reproduces subtle nuances and gestures specific to each sound. • Keep a journal: Keeping a journal can be a good way of putting things in perspective and thinking through the short- and long-term problems and challenges that are causing you stress. Plus, the ritual aspect of what could be made into a daily habit, may have a calming effect on the body and mind. For a healthier body and mind, considering adopting stress-reducing hobbies and habits.
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