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CREATIVE USE OF A GIFT

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  Many people received drones as Christmas gifts this year. But few have turned that gift into a business like Micah Morrell. Micah received his first drone several years ago. After practicing for several months, he was invited to produce a travel film in Alaska. Another year went by, and he found himself graduating from college without a job. So he picked up the drone again and along with some friends convinced Subaru to loan him a car so he could make some videos. The result was a film that Subaru used as a television commercial. “That’s where things got interesting,” says Micah. He filmed a monster truck show on the west coast, made a commercial for the largest Subaru dealer in the nation, and founded Drone Scope Media. Just recently he has filmed in Iceland, Mexico, and at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Drone Scope Media has completed projects for Proterra, Destination Alaska Charters, the Wonderful Company, Shopify, and Daily Driven, as well as Subaru. To hear the full story, g

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUIZ ANSWERS 2023

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  ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUIZ   1.      The real-life St. Nicholas was born in what present-day country? Turkey 2.      Where did the well-loved drink eggnog originate? England 3.      How many total gifts are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas?” 364 4.      When do the twelve days of Christmas start? December 25 5.      What was the original name of the poem “Twas The Night Before Christmas?” A Visit from St. Nicholas 6.      What famous preacher was the first to put lights on a Christmas tree? Luther 7.      What are thought to be the first stocking stuffers? Gold coins 8.      When is National Candy Cane Day celebrated? December 26 9.      What does the word “Noel” mean in its language of origin? Birthday 10.   How long did it take Handel to write “Messiah?” 24 days 11.   Where does frankincence come from? Boswellia trees 12.   Where does myrrh come from? Commiphora trees 13.   How did Zacharias get his voice back? He named his son John 14.   What much-ma