Where Are the Jobs?

Best comment I heard today “The 2008 election wasn’t about health care. It was about the economy,” said David Beattie, a Democratic pollster whose clients are running for office in competitive states including Colorado, Florida and Georgia. “But we’ve been addressing health care and energy. People are hurting, and they want something done to alleviate [...]

Chicago Leads Nation in Five Diamond Restaurants

Chicago has more AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurants than any other city in the country. With seven Five Diamond restaurants, Chicago tops the list in the ultimate dining experience. Chicago also has nine total Five Diamond establishments, including two hotels, making Illinois fifth among the states with the most Five Diamond establishments. “All Five Diamond establishments offer exemplary surroundings and service,” said Brad Roeber, regional president, AAA Chicago. “Chicago’s nine Five Diamond establishments reflect the characteristics of ultimate luxury and sophistication.”

Today’s Laughter

Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of callouses on his feet. He also ate very little,which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him……………………. A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

Will The Olympics Be Worth It?

A new report out Thursday questions the amount of money the Olympics would bring to Chicago.   The 19-page report from the Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group LLC makes some surprising revelations and may even cause some Chicagoans to reconsider their support. According to the latest figures, Chicago only stands to gain a fraction of the money [...]

Remembering the “One Anothers”

I love reminding myself of all of the  references to “One Another” in the Bible.  Today is a day to remember some of those commands: John 15:12 – Love one another Romans 5:13 – Don’t pass judgment on one another Romans 12:5 – Be members of one another Romans 12:10 – Honor one another Romans [...]

Gavin Macleod Teaches Biblical Principles

As Murray Slaughter, he wrote for airhead anchor Ted Baxter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for seven years. As Merrill Stubing, he captained the “Love Boat” for nearly a decade after that. Today, iconic TV actor Gavin Macleod says “I know who my admiral is,” referring to his faith in God. Macleod, 78, is [...]

Handbell Hero for your Video Gaming Children

If you are thinking about Christmas gifts, you’ll want to check out this great game (JK!!) — I was LOL through the whole video!

10 Secrets to Business Success

10 Secrets to Business Success Investor’s Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality…. 1. HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment. 2. DECIDE UPON YOUR [...]

Sun-Times says Cotton Patch Gospel “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

‘COTTON PATCH GOSPEL’ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Remount of biblical riff reminds us of Provision Theater’s talent When: Through Nov. 8 Where: Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt Tickets: $22-$28 Phone: (866) 811-4111                                GET TICKETS HERE —————————————————————————————— September 14, 2009       BY HEDY WEISS Theater Critic/hweiss@suntimes.com JESUS CHRIST SOUTHERNER It might not be the oldest story ever told, [...]

Reviews are Coming in: Cotton Patch Gospel is Excellent!

Chicagocritic.com says:  Toe-tapping blues grass musical soars with enhanced staging and vocals Cotton Patch Gospel is filled with excellent storytelling, great bluegrass music and a wonderful performance by Tim Gregory. This is uplifting family show with loads of heart. Take the entire family, they’ll love it! Highly Recommended Tom Williams                                                               GET TICKETS HERE ——————————————————————- Now [...]

Provision Theater Teams Up with Chicago Charity

Provision Theater Company has announced that in these difficult financial times, it has teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to raise money for hunger relief. Provision Theater Company will donate $5 to the food depository for every ticket purchased using promotional code GCFD2 for it’s upcoming production of Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel which starts Sep 12th. Looking for things to do? This is a great one!~

Jay Leno’s Theater Ads

“The Jay Leno Show” on NBC is playing ads at movie theaters. The ad is currently running on more than 15,000 screens (but only before movies with a PG-13 or R rating, NBC has a tamer Leno clip reel ad for kiddie films). It co-stars Fred Armisen and gives a hint at the sort of [...]

Questions About God

This is the kind of questions that Park Community Church answers head on in their teaching and classes.  I love it! Alpha Promo Fix from Jason Widney on Vimeo.

If It Is August, It Must Be Shark Week

If it is August, it must be time for Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.  I love this show (although with four kids I don’t get to watch as much as I like). 2009 Shark Week schedule begins August 2nd and the SharkWeek schedule gets underway on Sunday evening, with two interesting shows aimed at [...]

Pork Spending: This makes me sick!

WASHINGTON TIMES – When House Democratic leaders were rounding up votes Friday for the massive climate-change bill, they paid special attention to their colleagues from Ohio who remained stubbornly undecided. They finally secured the vote of one Ohioan, veteran Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, the old-fashioned way. They gave her what she wanted – [...]

Billion Here , Billion There — Look at the US Budget

Here is a site that has the US budget broken down into readable PDfs. Check it out and see where we are spending a trillion three more than we are taking in.

Would You Partner with Us?

Now, we have leased the former Chernin Center for Performing Arts theater at the former Duncan YMCA at 1001. N. Roosevelt and are beginning the process of getting it back into performance shape with paint, new lights, sound, carpet, curtains, etc and frankly, we need your help to build out the space and begin our sixth season in September.

A Great Five Minute Lesson on Leadership

John U. Bacon, a lecturer in U-M’s history department and Michigan Today’s sportswriter, won the 2009 Golden Apple Award at Michigan, given by U-M students for great teaching. Watch this video of his “ideal last lecture”—and his spot-on imitation of coach Schembechler. Around 1980, Bo was faced with a tough leadership issue — listen to [...]

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