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Steve Young, Dale Murphy embrace Mormon faith

Neighbor Newspapers - Steve Young and Dale Murphy played different sports in different cities during their professional careers, but there’s a strong link between them. Yes, they were both superstars defined by their tenures with one team for most of their careers, Young as a uniquely skilled, Hall-of-Fame quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, Murphy as a powerful outfielder for the Atlanta Braves. Something beyond athletic stardom connects these two friends, though. It has brought about mutual admiration for qualities beyond Young’s ability to elude a rush and throw a touchdown pass to Jerry Rice or Murphy’s home-run hitting clout. They are both devout...

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Why Fox fired Glenn Beck

Deseret News - You've heard that Fox News fired Glenn Beck, right? You heard that Fox couldn't manage him anymore. You read that network president Roger Ailes canned him to stem the rush of advertisers fleeing his program. You saw on the evening news that his program has been shedding viewers so fast Beck can hardly stop crying. Those headlines and news leads have been repeated so often it’s safe to assume they’re all true. Even Beck’s kids must think their old man got a pink slip. Except that he didn’t. The grossly misleading headlines are typical of competing networks and talking heads that...

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{Food Dish} Cookie Contest 1st Runner-up + Recipe

LDS Living staff - Last week we told you about judging our Cookie Recipe Contest , and we are proud to present the winner and runners up! On Monday we announced the 3rd runner up and recipe , and yesterday we gave you the 2nd runner up and recipe . So without further ado, the 1st runner up is … drum roll ... Quadruple Chip Cookies by Merrianne Call from  Union City, Tennessee. "These are seriously decadent and delicious!" ~ Merrianne Call Quadruple Chip Cookies   2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. butter, softened 1 Tbsp. melted...

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Preparing for Easter: Ideas for Celebrating

Eric D. Huntsman - For both children and adults alike, Christmas is, and probably always will be, a much bigger and more attractive holiday than Easter. Further, the date of Easter makes it difficult to plan for and get excited about, while Christmas is fixed for western Christians on December 25. The date of Easter, dependent as it is upon a lunar calendar, moves around from year to year, often catching us by surprise. But in his Christmas message in 2000, President Gordon B. Hinckley made it clear that Easter really is the more important of the two holidays: “There would be no Christmas if...

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Young Women Lesson 16: Temple Endowment

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: What is an endowment? What do you think the temple endowment will mean in your life? In what ways does attending the temple bless people in their everyday lives? How does worthily going to the temple to do baptisms and confirmations for the dead help prepare you to receive the temple endowment? Excerpt from "Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need" by Elder Richard G. Scott: I encourage you to establish your own goal of how frequently you will avail yourself of the ordinances offered in our operating temples. What is there that is...

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Young Men Lesson 16: Jesus Christ, the Life and Light of the World

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: How do you think Jesus gives light and life to the world? (See Moroni 7:16–19; D&C 88:5–13.) When has the Savior helped you receive more light, truth, or knowledge? What are some things you can do to gain more light in your life? (See D&C 93:28, 39.) Excerpt from "We Follow Jesus Christ" by Quentin L. Cook: As we listen to the messages of this conference, we will be touched in our hearts and make resolutions and commitments to do better. But on Monday morning we will return to work, school, neighborhoods, and to a world that in many...

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Gospel Principles Lesson 33: Missionary Work

LDS Living - Excerpt from "Be a Missionary All Your Life" by Elder Quentin L. Cook: Fourth, be a good example and take every opportunity to share the gospel. Paul counseled Timothy, “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). It is not enough to preach the gospel. One must also live the gospel. Very often people are receptive to being taught because they have had a positive experience with a Church member. I know a graduate of Brigham Young University who is a great example, loves people, loves the...

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{Lifestyle} How to Fold a Fitted Sheet: A picture tutorial

Ashley Evanson & Old School - I know how to fold a fitted sheet. It goes like this: 1. Fold in half. 2. Become frustrated and wad into ball. 3. Stuff into back of closet. Ta da! No, seriously, that's how I fold a fitted sheet. Luckily, I came across this awesome blog, Old School , where tutorials are given on how to do things the old fashion way. And guess what I found? How to fold a fitted sheet ! How to Fold a Fitted Sheet by Damselindisdress 1. Hold the sheet lengthwise with a hand in each fitted corner. 2. Lay this down carefully, and...

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Mitt Romney moves toward presidential run; Mormon faith still an issue?

Christian Post - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney announced Monday that he is taking the first steps toward a presidential run by forming an exploratory committee. Romney announced the start of his exploratory committee with a YouTube video. He said his knowledge as a business leader is what America needs to fix high foreclosure and unemployment rates and the economic unrest. As the founder of a business, he said, “I learned how America competes with companies in other countries, why jobs leave and how jobs are created here at home.” He contends that President Obama and his administration lack this business sense and that...

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BYU students win animation student Emmys

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