New Testament (NIV)
The Mainstream Bible Outreach Society is giving away free copies of the Bible’s New Testament to anyone who requests one (within the United States). I recommend the entire book, but the New Testament is better than Neither Testament!Click HERE to request a free NIV New Testament Bible (allow 6-8 weeks for postal delivery).
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Free online classes
Monster list of free online college courses
Just the other day, we were thinking it might be time to brush up on advanced complexity theory. And because we're expanding our vegetable garden, knowing more about soil mechanics might help. (Well, maybe not because we haven't taken the prerequisites.)
And in case we've forgotten about the particular charms and indignities of aging, we can take free courses on that too, courtesy of Johns Hopkins.
If you have knowledge gaps you want to fill, you can do it online -- for free. To help you find a particular topic, UniversitiesandColleges.org is building "The master list of free online college courses." Feel free to let them know of courses that don't yet appear.
We had no idea how engaging these free online courses could be until we checked out a few on this massive list.
For instance, a course available through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's OpenCourseWare caught our eye -- American Consumer Culture. Two of the books on the reading list can be downloaded for free from Project Gutenberg. Two others, including "Fast Food Nation," are likely available at the local library.
The related reading is intriguing as well, and includes the Museum of the Moving Image's "The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2008." That's right. You can watch hundreds of old political commercials, if you're so inclined. If not, move on to Game Theory, or take French online.
For better or worse, taking free online courses is not the same as enrolling in a class. Your study is self-directed and you won't earn credits toward a degree. But homework and exams are optional.
Costs can be involved but they're optional too. For instance, if we really had the background to understand the MIT course on advanced complexity theory (not even close), we could download the lecture notes for free but we'd also want to acquire the recommended books.
-msn.com
Just the other day, we were thinking it might be time to brush up on advanced complexity theory. And because we're expanding our vegetable garden, knowing more about soil mechanics might help. (Well, maybe not because we haven't taken the prerequisites.)
And in case we've forgotten about the particular charms and indignities of aging, we can take free courses on that too, courtesy of Johns Hopkins.
If you have knowledge gaps you want to fill, you can do it online -- for free. To help you find a particular topic, UniversitiesandColleges.org is building "The master list of free online college courses." Feel free to let them know of courses that don't yet appear.
We had no idea how engaging these free online courses could be until we checked out a few on this massive list.
For instance, a course available through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's OpenCourseWare caught our eye -- American Consumer Culture. Two of the books on the reading list can be downloaded for free from Project Gutenberg. Two others, including "Fast Food Nation," are likely available at the local library.
The related reading is intriguing as well, and includes the Museum of the Moving Image's "The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2008." That's right. You can watch hundreds of old political commercials, if you're so inclined. If not, move on to Game Theory, or take French online.
For better or worse, taking free online courses is not the same as enrolling in a class. Your study is self-directed and you won't earn credits toward a degree. But homework and exams are optional.
Costs can be involved but they're optional too. For instance, if we really had the background to understand the MIT course on advanced complexity theory (not even close), we could download the lecture notes for free but we'd also want to acquire the recommended books.
-msn.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Search the IRS refund check database
IRS looks for people owed refund checks
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus checks totaling about $163 million and more than 104,000 regular refund checks totaling about $103 million that were returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. Search our database to see if the IRS owes you money and learn how to get your check.
http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/819150.html
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus checks totaling about $163 million and more than 104,000 regular refund checks totaling about $103 million that were returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. Search our database to see if the IRS owes you money and learn how to get your check.
http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/819150.html
Free Friday Flicks
Coming back for its 14th year, the family event offers a newly released, kid-friendly movie, children's games and a petting zoo, all for free.
Preshow activities will begin at 7 pm with the movie starting at dark. Patrons should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.
When: Friday, June 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Jacobson Park
Preshow activities will begin at 7 pm with the movie starting at dark. Patrons should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.
When: Friday, June 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Jacobson Park
The Body Bailout Plan: Stimulating Healthy Choices
Lexington, Kentucky – The Bethesda health ministry at First Baptist Church Bracktown is holding it’s 3rd bi-annual community wide health fair with the theme: “The Body Bailout Plan: Stimulating Healthy Choices” on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00am until 4:30pm at First Baptist Church Bracktown on 3016 Bracktown Road.
All are welcome to sit in on wellness workshops by medical professionals or get moving in exercise classes for men, women and children. More than 40 vendors will be on hand to offer services, entertainment, information, advice or products in everything from jewelry accessories to massage therapy, chiropractic services and hearing, dental and vision screenings, and even a visit from Cambo the clown for the kids.
This year’s event features one of Lexington’s premier catering companies, Jewel’s Southern Comfort. Personal Chef Jewel will commandeer Bracktown’s culinary center and show spectators how to prepare healthy meals and let them sample servings of her delicious, health conscious selections. If you want to burn some calories that morning bring your workout clothes and try out the latest fitness craze Zumba or get into your Zen zone with a yoga class. Exercise classes are available for children age six and older and for the 60 & over crowd, the Silver Foxes class is where you want to be. Kids will also get hands on instruction on preparing healthy snacks and also engage in interactive fire safety exercises through simulations by the fire department.
Fair goers will be eligible for gifts and prizes and energized with light breakfast options and lunch. An afternoon fitness challenge will reward the highest achievers in different gender and age groups with prizes and trophies.
Bracktown’s Community Health Fair is for the entire family and provides a FREE opportunity to seek resources, medical professionals and information to reverse negative health trends and take charge in conquering, and even preventing, life threatening health conditions.
For more information about First Baptist Bracktown’s Body Bailout Plan: Stimulating Healthy Choices Health Fair contact Gwin Minter at (859) 576-9428 or gwin_minter@windstream.net.
All are welcome to sit in on wellness workshops by medical professionals or get moving in exercise classes for men, women and children. More than 40 vendors will be on hand to offer services, entertainment, information, advice or products in everything from jewelry accessories to massage therapy, chiropractic services and hearing, dental and vision screenings, and even a visit from Cambo the clown for the kids.
This year’s event features one of Lexington’s premier catering companies, Jewel’s Southern Comfort. Personal Chef Jewel will commandeer Bracktown’s culinary center and show spectators how to prepare healthy meals and let them sample servings of her delicious, health conscious selections. If you want to burn some calories that morning bring your workout clothes and try out the latest fitness craze Zumba or get into your Zen zone with a yoga class. Exercise classes are available for children age six and older and for the 60 & over crowd, the Silver Foxes class is where you want to be. Kids will also get hands on instruction on preparing healthy snacks and also engage in interactive fire safety exercises through simulations by the fire department.
Fair goers will be eligible for gifts and prizes and energized with light breakfast options and lunch. An afternoon fitness challenge will reward the highest achievers in different gender and age groups with prizes and trophies.
Bracktown’s Community Health Fair is for the entire family and provides a FREE opportunity to seek resources, medical professionals and information to reverse negative health trends and take charge in conquering, and even preventing, life threatening health conditions.
For more information about First Baptist Bracktown’s Body Bailout Plan: Stimulating Healthy Choices Health Fair contact Gwin Minter at (859) 576-9428 or gwin_minter@windstream.net.
Kentucky Virtual High School
Have you ever thought about taking a class online? Does it sound challenging and fun? If so, check out the Kentucky Virtual High School (KVHS)!
Students from schools throughout Kentucky are taking interesting and challenging courses online through KVHS. With approval of their local school, students may take courses that are not taught in their building or that do not fit into their busy schedules. Because these courses are available on the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week, students can work from school, from a library and from home — from any Internet-connected computer to which they have regular access. KVHS courses are taught by Kentucky-certified teachers and are aligned with the Program of Studies and Core Content.
KVHS is offering Credit Recovery and Block courses during Summer 2009.
Registration ends June 3 and courses begin June 8.
KVHS is also accepting registrations for Fall 2009 courses. These courses are scheduled to begin August 19. KVHS currently offers a wide variety of courses in the Fall including 23 Advanced Placement courses, World Languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Latin and German and exciting new elective courses such as Forensic Science, Game Design, and Digital Photography. Please visit www.kyvs.org [http://www.kyvs.org] for more information regarding course offerings and registration or call KVHS toll free at 866-432-0008.
Students from schools throughout Kentucky are taking interesting and challenging courses online through KVHS. With approval of their local school, students may take courses that are not taught in their building or that do not fit into their busy schedules. Because these courses are available on the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week, students can work from school, from a library and from home — from any Internet-connected computer to which they have regular access. KVHS courses are taught by Kentucky-certified teachers and are aligned with the Program of Studies and Core Content.
KVHS is offering Credit Recovery and Block courses during Summer 2009.
Registration ends June 3 and courses begin June 8.
KVHS is also accepting registrations for Fall 2009 courses. These courses are scheduled to begin August 19. KVHS currently offers a wide variety of courses in the Fall including 23 Advanced Placement courses, World Languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Latin and German and exciting new elective courses such as Forensic Science, Game Design, and Digital Photography. Please visit www.kyvs.org [http://www.kyvs.org] for more information regarding course offerings and registration or call KVHS toll free at 866-432-0008.
Lexington's 4th of July Celebration 2009
With Lexington’s 4th of July Festival there is truly something for everyone.
There are activities that will delight people of all ages. Enjoy the delicious Ice Cream Social and Great American Pie Contest at Cheapside Park; listen to the inspiring sounds of the Lexington Philharmonic; hear the Declaration of Independence being read on the steps of the historic courthouse at Cheapside Park; cheer on the participants in the Bluegrass 10,000 and experience the sights and sounds of the July 4th Parade, a longstanding tradition in Lexington; and don’t miss the grand finale – the Red, White and BOOM! concert followed by a spectacular fireworks show.
There are activities that will delight people of all ages. Enjoy the delicious Ice Cream Social and Great American Pie Contest at Cheapside Park; listen to the inspiring sounds of the Lexington Philharmonic; hear the Declaration of Independence being read on the steps of the historic courthouse at Cheapside Park; cheer on the participants in the Bluegrass 10,000 and experience the sights and sounds of the July 4th Parade, a longstanding tradition in Lexington; and don’t miss the grand finale – the Red, White and BOOM! concert followed by a spectacular fireworks show.
Soul Food Festival
Louisville, KY at the waterfront June 13th
http://www.ilovesoulfood.com/Html/louislineup.html
**********The groups for the 2009 concert:*********
Ready for the World
Silk
Peabo Bryson
Lakeside
Evelyn Champaign King
http://www.ilovesoulfood.com/Html/louislineup.html
**********The groups for the 2009 concert:*********
Ready for the World
Silk
Peabo Bryson
Lakeside
Evelyn Champaign King
New Prescription Drug Card
A free program for all Kentuckians that offers discounts on prescription drugs was launched Thursday.
Kentuckians can download a free discount card at www.kentuckyrxcard.com, or can ask to have their prescription processed through the Kentucky Rx Card program at any Kmart or CVS pharmacy, according to a news release.
The card is intended to help uninsured and underinsured Kentuckians afford their prescriptions, or those with health insurance but no prescription drug coverage. Kentucky residents with prescription drug coverage can use the card for non-formulary or non-covered drugs.
The card is accepted at more than 50,000 pharmacy locations across the country.
The program is expected to provide average savings of 30 percent on the cost of prescription drugs.
Partners in the program are the Kentucky League of Cities, Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives, HealthAccess America, FreeDrugCard.US, and the National Independent Lifestyle Association. It also is supported by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009/06/01/daily32.html
Kentuckians can download a free discount card at www.kentuckyrxcard.com, or can ask to have their prescription processed through the Kentucky Rx Card program at any Kmart or CVS pharmacy, according to a news release.
The card is intended to help uninsured and underinsured Kentuckians afford their prescriptions, or those with health insurance but no prescription drug coverage. Kentucky residents with prescription drug coverage can use the card for non-formulary or non-covered drugs.
The card is accepted at more than 50,000 pharmacy locations across the country.
The program is expected to provide average savings of 30 percent on the cost of prescription drugs.
Partners in the program are the Kentucky League of Cities, Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives, HealthAccess America, FreeDrugCard.US, and the National Independent Lifestyle Association. It also is supported by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009/06/01/daily32.html
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