People who were rejected- but succeeded anyways

Here's a list of people who were rejected, and told they were not good enough,
but ended up making a name for themselves anyways.  The key is: they never gave up!


1. Michael Jordan- he did not make the varsity basketball team in
his 2nd year of high school...
but later was accepted, after training really hard.
Today he is one of the most successful basketball players
of all time.


2. Walt Disney- nobody wanted to hire him as an artist in his younger years.
So, he moved with his brother to Hollywood instead in his twenties,
and started up his own cartoon studio.


3. Oprah Winfrey-
Seven months after becoming the Anchor of the 6oclock news for a job she took
at thee age of 22 - she was demoted because her newscasts had low
ratings.
But look at how far she's come since then, between her famous talk shows,
television channel, and magazines.


4. Steven Speilberg - was rejected from the Unviersity of Southern California School of Film 3 times.
Yet he went on to become an Academy Award winning movie director.


5. James Cameron- was also fired as Special Effects Director - on the movie set of Piranha 2....
for failing to get a close up shot of the actress in her opening scene.
He has also since also recieved Academy Awards for his directing.


And finally the best one of them all...

6. Jesus Christ -
Even if he was betrayed and rejected by his own friends, nailed to a cross...
even after performing miracles, and preaching kindness and love....
In the end, he was raised from the dead.
And today, Jesus Christ has over 2 billion followers around the world.  :)

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Sources:
https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=i1y-VNKgBISN8QeZh4C4Cw&gws_rd=ssl#q=how+many+christians+around+the+world
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney
http://www.businessinsider.com/15-people-who-failed-before-becoming-famous-2012-10?op=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cameron#Awards

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To be offended... or respectful of religious beliefs?

 

Last week's picture of World Leaders marching in France,
with female world leaders "edited out" of the picture at "The Announcer" newspaper in the Middle East, has invoked a lot of negative reaction around the globe.

This is one of those touchy topics,
because its difficult to determine the most politically correct way to react to something like this... 

... Should we conclude that by Women World leaders being removed from the picture,
the newspaper has lost its credibility on providing accurate information?
... Or, should we be understanding of the paper for "editing" the picture, so that it can appeal
to their target demographic of the ultra-conservative religious?
... Should we stand up for Women World leaders, and say that the newspaper is wrong,
because these women are legitimately in powerful positions that influence society,
and that should be acknowledged?
... Or, should we respect the newspaper's relgious beliefs that placing women in
the media forefront is an immodest act?

In my opinion, it entirely depends where you are coming from, and who's reading the paper.

Because you and I live in North America, most of us are naturally offended.
And we believe that the newspaper should not have done that.
We believe that women are capable of so much more than cooking-cleaning-raising children at home,
and can enter politics and the media, and can have careers, can build their lives,
and can be treated equally as men.

However... if we were part of the religious group that read that particular newpaper,
perhaps we would think differently... because maybe our ultra-conservative
religious beliefs would lead us to believe that women have no place in society.
And if I were a woman in that religion, perhaps I would even agree that the newspaper was right
in "photoshopping" the women out... Sad, but true.

I think how we react is entirely determined by what country/group/religion we are a part of.

I guess the moral of the story here is... "to seek to understand before being understood".
(taken from the book: 7 Habits of Highy Effective People)
But because I am Canadian woman, my personal opinion is that... I am saddened that any publication
would not recognize the efforts that these women-in-politics made to be a part of the
Paris rally for peace...... then again, if I grew up in a different country or religion, perhaps
my opinions would be different.


Picture Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2908579/Orthodox-Israeli-newspaper-airbrushes-female-world-leaders-JeSuisCharlie-march-photographs.html

Pretty Amazing LEGO Creations

Fun way to pack your kids lunch this Winter :)

Warm thoughts for a Cold Season - My Top 10 Fave Beaches

As much as I love the snow for Skiing and Snowboarding,
the cold makes me reminisce of warm beaches!

So, I thought I'd compile my list of TOP 10 fave beaches around the world, that Ive travelled to, that I recommend you check out (if you like to travel too).

Other than my local fave's like Johnsons Beach in Barrie and Leonards Beach in Innisfil;
I've included a pic of each one of my favorite beaches.

Notice the different shades of blue each beach has- these pictures are very accurate as to the color of the water that you can expect at all these beaches.

I've also written what's-so-awesome about them....

1. Smiths Cove- CAYMAN ISLANDS
Whats so great about it: The tropical fish as soon as you step in

2. Cayo Santa Maria - CUBA
Whats so great about it: Super Calm Crystal water

3. Boracay- PHILIPPINES
Whats so great about it: Tons of Beachfront Restaurants and Shopping!

4. Waikiki- HONOLULU, HAWAII
Whats so great about it: You can take surfing lessons, plus the view of Diamondhead Volcano!

5. Bondi Beach - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Whats so great about it: A beach within a busy city!

6. Paradise Beach - MYKONOS, GREECE
Whats so great about it: Camping & Walking along the cliffs for scenic ocean views!

7. Kekaa Point (Black Rock) - MAUI, HAWAII
Whats so great about it: The snorkling- its free!  Oh, and whale watching too!

8. Nice - FRANCE
Whats so great about it: Stone Beaches make it feel like a hot stone massage!

9. Cultus Lake- Chilliwack (45 mins west of VANCOUVER)
Whats so great about it: Mountains at the Beach!

10. South Beach- MIAMI
Whats so great about it- Aqua Blue Waters that remind you of being in Cancun!

Isnt God SO Good for creating such beautiful beaches... I think so! Have a Warm Christmas Season!

Christmas Party Games

What's a party without games?

Every year at our Life 100.3 Staff Christmas Party, Crystal Summers organizes games for the staff to participate in. And every Xmas season, they are so classic and so fun!

I've compiled a list of my top 7 favorite Christmas Party games, that I've played before, and highly suggest you try at your next office or family Christmas party:

1. The Doo Doo Doo Christmas Carol Guessing Game (we played this one at our office xmas party!)
How it works:  Get someone to sing Christmas Carols using only the words Doo Doo Doo, and then guess what song it is!

2. Bring me a Christmas Present
How it works:  The emcee of the party asks the crowd to "Bring me a Christmas Present of ____(random object)".... for example: a tube of lipstick, green napkin, or a ribbon.
The first person who brings the emcee the item, or "The Christmas Present" wins a Prize.

3. Statue Dance
How it works:  Everyone gets on the dance floor, when the music stops, everyone must Freeze like a Statue.  Whoever moves first is out of the game

4. Longest Merry Christmas
How it works:  On the Microphone... the person who can say "Merry Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas" for the longest number of seconds wins!!!  You'll need to really need to hold your breath for this one!

5. Longest Line
How it works:  From one side of the room to the other- 2 teams need to draw a line on the ground using ONLY the objects they have on them (wallet, belt, socks, shoes, etc)... the team with the longest line in 60 seconds wins!

6. Pass the Candy Cane
How it works:  A candy cane is passed while the music plays, whoever is holding the candy cane when the music stops, is out of the game.  The last person standing wins.

7. Fill the Christmas Present
How it works:  Provide 2 teams with 2 empty boxes.  They need to fill the boxes with as much stuff as they can.  The team with the most items in the box after 60 seconds wins



And if all else fails, there's always Musical Chairs.... Have a holly jolly Christmas party!

What are you known for?

Isnt it interesting how people remember you by the one or two things
that you've done that has affected their lives?

For example, if I name dropped Scott Jackson, you'd automatically go,
"That's the owner of the Christian Radio station!"

Or, if I named dropped someone in Hollywood like Angelina Jolie,
you'd think of the actress with 5 or so adopted children from around the world.

Or a famous preacher like Joel Osteen- you'd think, hey-
that's the motivational pastor who always smiles, right?

Whenever I go to Life 100.3 events, I always hear the same thing from
listeners:  "I remember when Maria was driving across Canada to come to Life,
and I listened as she was driving through the different cities".

Or I hear, "Your morning facts (stuff-you-didnt-know) is so interesting!".

Because I hear the same comments over, and over, and over again,
whether I'm at a Barrie, Huntsville, or Newmarket event... 
whether it was 1 year ago, or 3 years later,
I know that those are things are what people associate with my name.

So, what is it for you?  What do people know you for?

And an even deeper question... if we are Christian,
do people know us for being Christ-like?

It says in the bible in Matthew 5:16:
"Let your light shine before others, so that they
may give glory to your Father in Heaven."

So, here's hoping, that we can be more conscious of how we present ourselves to
other people, and to friends and family-
because it's the 1 or 2 things that we do that can stick-in-their-minds...

Plus, you never know what others will remember you for...
until the next time you see them, and they tell you, of course. :)