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Watch: Steve Young Bites the Head off a Fish on Live TV... Wait, What?

Katie Lambert - For reasons that are still not fully understood, Steve Young bit off the head of a fish on live TV last night.  The former '49ers quarterback and ESPN analyst was on live TV for the Seahawks vs. Falcons pregame show at the Pike Place Market in Seattle when a Seahawks fan grabbed a fish yelling, "I’m a Seahawk! I eat Falcons for breakfast!" He then did the hygienically unthinkable and bit off the head of the fish.  Surprisingly, Young also grabbed a fish and, after some struggle, also bit off its head.  The video of the whole thing was posted on Twitter by...

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3 Ways Mormons Are Judging Others Without Realizing It

My Life By Gogogoff - Here are three ways we may be judging others without fully realizing it.  When I talk with my non-member or less-active friends and ask them how they feel about the Church, I often get the same reply: “I feel judged.” But most of the members I know are not judgmental people. So I had to dig a bit deeper to figure out what we were doing that caused people to feel judged. I realized there are at least three ways we are judging others without realizing it.  1. We Label People Everyone in our world is divided into groups, Democrats or...

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"That Was Criminally Good": Lindsey Stirling Takes to the Stage with Violin on "DWTS" Finale, Earns Perfect Scores

Katie Lambert - Lindsey Stirling did something a little daring last night on Dancing with the Stars , but it paid off big time. With some help from a former DWTS dancer and current guest judge Julianne Hough, Stirling and her partner Mark Ballas earned a perfect score with their quickstep performance, a dance Stirling had previously struggled with. “You scoundrels, that was criminally good,” judge Bruno Tonioli said after the performance.  But the real test came when Stirling decided to pull a surprise move during the freestyle dance. Though the move was potentially risky, Ballas remained supportive of Lindsey's decision. "This is your moment. ....

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Mormon Moviegoers: What Parents Should Know About "Wonder" Before Seeing It with Their Family

Lindsi Neilson - Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist ). WHAT IS WONDER ABOUT? August Pullman, a boy born with a genetic disorder that causes severe facial deformity, enters the fifth grade at a public school for the first time. IS IT ANY GOOD? (GRADE: A-) Jacob Tremblay ( Room) leads this cast as August (Auggie) Pullman, and he delivers a superb performance. Almost unrecognizable because his face is covered in prosthesis, he still manages to create a character...

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13 Christmas Books Your Family Will Love for Years to Come

LDS Living Staff - With all the hustle and bustle of the season, make sure to share the true spirit of Christmas with your children. As the weather gets colder and Christmas gets closer, settle in and read these fantastic Christmas books with your children: The Little Lamb from Bethlehem I have come to your home from a land far away to tell you a true story. It's a story of something that happened in my little town many years ago..." The Little Lamb from Bethlehem tells the story of Jesus's miraculous birth from the perspective of one of the lambs in the stable on...

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10 Amazing Black Friday Deals from Deseret Book

LDS Living Staff - Black Friday is just around the corner, and we've got some awesome deals from Deseret Book ! Find a Christmas present for a loved one, something nice for yourself, or the deal of the century at Deseret Book . With savings as big as 80%, you’ll be sure to find a meaningful gift for everyone on your list.  All of these sales are available at stores and online throughout Thanksgiving weekend, so you won’t miss out. As an LDS Living reader, starting today you now have access to see Black Friday deals at Deseret Book. (For even earlier access next year, sign...

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18 Famous People Who Starred in LDS Movies and TV Shows

Danielle B. Wagner - Did you know many Academy Award–winning actors and Hollywood stars have appeared in LDS-themed movies? Check out this fun list to find out more about the actors and the roles they played. Editorial note: This is by no means a comprehensive list. It merely highlights a number of notable performances and actors. Aaron Eckhart, Godly Sorrow Image from The Hollywood Reporter Aaron Eckhart ( The Dark Knight, Battle Los Angeles, No Reservations, Love Happens ) grew up LDS and says the influence of Mormonism is still in his "blood and bones."  Before he graduated from Brigham Young University, Eckhart appeared in...

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(Sponsored) Guidelines to Building Your Credit Score

Sharon Cook - Your credit score is a snapshot of your current financial situation, providing creditors important information on your ability to keep up with payments and bills. Developing a good credit history can save you money and provide you with better financial opportunities. Your guide to building a better credit score: Know and manage your credit score: This will give you a plan to improve or maintain your score. Review your credit report quarterly for accuracy. Visit the Experian, TransUnion and Equifax websites for more information. You can also review your credit report for free annually at annualcreditreport.com. Pay on time: Delinquent payments...

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Infographic: How Missionary Work and Missions Have Changed Over the Last 10 Years

Malary Marshall - Did you know that, as of December 31, 2016, the LDS Church had 421 missions and 70,946 LDS missionaries in the field? Of course you do, because every April general conference the Secretary of the First Presidency reads the LDS Church’s annual statistical report from the prior year. However, standing alone, statistical reports can be pretty dry without the right context. It may be interesting because we all love to hear numbers, but ultimately it doesn’t tell us everything we need to know to fully understand the meaning of the numbers read. When you put it in some context, though, suddenly...

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(Sponsored) Count the Ways an Accounting Certificate Could Improve Your Life

LDS Business College - Chances are, you work hard to differentiate yourself at work. You’re dependable. You’re a good team player. Heck, you’re probably the coolest person on the team. But sometimes bosses don’t distribute Miss or Mister Congeniality awards. Sometimes, specific accomplishments or certifications are the best, fastest way to recognition. And that recognition could come in the form of a much needed and wanted raise. Perhaps you are in a bind in your life, in a dead-end job or a major life-changing event that has become an added pressure in your already busy life. If you are looking for a step up, more...