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text: Custom Compact with Mirror is rated 4.5821 out of 5 by 67. Rated 3 out of 5 by DenaliA from I was dissapointed that it never came with any custom pans, but other than that it was very useful and lightweight. Its great for traveling Date published: 2014-04-13 Rated 5 out of 5 by AmyW from All around amazing product! I received these in the mail about a month ago and they are the best product from elf yet! they are so versatile and even if you dont want the eyeshadows in them, i put my mac and urban decay singles in it and it works like a charm ! i can't express enough the value of this product! the urban decay makeup palette with no colors in it retails for about $12 and each eyeshadow around $22 canadian, for one buck you honestly cannot go wrong with this product :) Date published: 2014-01-27 Rated 3 out of 5 by Lol223 from Lovable ! I bought this product today and so far I love it! It's small and u can customize it however u want I really like it so far plus it's cheap! 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Get a streak or butter knife (I used a box knife I use to depot eyeshadows), and slip it in the gap around the edges and wiggle it all around and it should pop out! This allows you to put in bigger things like blushes and bronzers! I used double stick tape to stick of my makeup down and it works great! I love how all my products are in the same 2 or 3 palettes and it makes it so easy to organize when they are the same thing! One of the only down sides to this is that the mirror isn't really stuck on well and may come off, but i just fixed that with double sided tape and found out if you want MORE storage in it, you can take the mirror off completely and use it as a second side to place makeup! Just be careful that is your pans are too thick like bronzers and blushes tend to be, you may not be able to put them on both sides or the compact won't close al the way! But it works great for eyeshadows! Date published: 2013-08-29 Rated 5 out of 5 by Lady Cortes from Wonderful I bought this item mostly to get my free shipping and I was mildly curious about it, who doesn't want to put their own colors in a small pallette? I love it. I love the clean, white design. It is compact and yet big enough for a decent size mirror. I was pleasantly surprised that it came with a small applicator as well. It is very easy to get the eyeshadow in and out. Overall I love this! Date published: 2013-08-10 Rated 5 out of 5 by Lady Lance from Perfection! Fits name brands as well! This is a great item! I picked this up because I was going to try to build my own palette, but I hated the ELF refill pans. However, I looked at the size of the packaging and wondered whether or not a MAC shadow would fit in there (not their pans but the one with the Back-to-MAC packaging.) And it fit! It also fit Urban Decay single eyeshadows! Instead of shelling out all of that money for a Z-palette quad or a build-your-own Urban Decay palete, I could just use this. The only issue is that you have to depot your eyeshadow, which is really easy. From there you can glue your shadow to the palette or get magnetic tape, which is ~$3, to make your own flexible and interchangeable palette. The case fits perfectly in your purse. The mirror is very convenient. I definitely recommend this product! Date published: 2013-07-17 Rated 5 out of 5 by Emily from LOVE IT I absolutely love this product! It's a great size to pop in your purse, or if your out on the town for touch ups later. The only cons i can think of is that you don't know what colours are inside because there isn't a clear mirror, but hey, just pop a label on there and you're ready to go! Also, it was A LOT smaller than i thought it would be! But i don't mind. Date published: 2013-07-08 Rated 4 out of 5 by love2shop from I wish it came with a clear lid I find these to be the most cheapest durable alternatives to MAC or Z palette's. I love the mirror in this e.l.f palette, but I would LOVE IT EVEN MORE if there was a clear lid instead. I prefer to see what's inside more then to use it for it's mirror (but I can see how for traveling this palette is better with the mirror). It's a great buy though! I'd probably label the top lid to organize rather than go and buy the higher brand names for 10x's more. Date published: 2013-04-22 Rated 5 out of 5 by Beauty Girl from Great tool! This is a great tool I can get lots of them and organize them and have one to use and take eye shadows out of other ones and because its so small I can fit it in my makeup bag, my purse, I really recommend this. Date published: 2013-04-21 Rated 5 out of 5 by Nan make up Pro from Wow amazing!!! Love this compact, is very unique it beat The MaryKay ones, wich are so expensive, I am very glad this one exist for I which ELF can make one with the lipstick and powder too... love it very obssesed with this one...Thanks ElF considere my suggestion.... Date published: 2013-04-06 Rated 5 out of 5 by ASH from MORE THAN AN EYESHADOW PALETTE I picked this up today, along with a few of the eyeshadow colors to go in it. The colors themselves are fantastic and beautiful, each one with great pigmentation. A light bulb went on that I could also use it to make lipstick and cream concealer palettes. Overall, I prefer white palettes to black ones, but they are very difficult to find. So I love that this comes as a white palette, which of course makes for a much better visual display of color. I made a large palette last year with a rainbow of about 25 lipstick colors, so I am going to get several of these to transfer them into coordinated lip palettes. And I am thrilled to find a nice way to travel with my cream concealers. I couldn't find the pan size listed anywhere, so I measured it to fit 26mm pans. Date published: 2013-03-26 Rated 5 out of 5 by FDOB from GREAT FOR HOLDING ESSENTIALS LIPSTICKS. Let me start off by first saying, that my style is not only natural but classic and trendy as well. I love changing it up from time to time, I hardly ever stay the same. Now, with that out of the way, let me tell you that the elf essentials lipstick is a great buy for a buck, BUT I have found out the hard way, that after having my lipsticks stored in a bag [untouched for about a month or so] some of the lipsticks had snapped, and were even leaning over towards the edges of their cheap casing. I was not even sure how that was possible, since I had hardly ever used them let alone touched them, but since then, I had thought about using this cute little square compact as a replacement for the unacceptable excuse of a lipstick tube..... Magic had been born. I grabbed a candle, a spoon that I wouldn't miss eating with, a few napkins and a few toothpicks. Before I knew it, I had managed to melt down all EIGHT of my elf essentials lipsticks, into this convenient compact [four lipsticks/colors into each two compacts; making a grand total of eight melted down lipsticks]. IT wAS A LIFE SAVER. Literally, some of my lipsticks were getting beyond repair. It was actually pretty funny how I found out that the packaging was falling me, I looked down one day at all eight lipsticks, and saw that the lipstick was missing. It wasn't missing, It had just split in two and hid up towards the cap of the lipstick tube. The tiny applicator that comes provided with this compact, is also a life savor. I had gotten some of the melted lipstick on the edges of the compact and around the already setting liptick by accident, with one swipe of the applicator, it was gone. All in all, this compact is a great buy, ESPECIALLY if you want to buy it in order to pour your melted down lipsticks into; which I HIGHLY suggest, since the essentials lipstick casing truly is [sorry elf] a piece of-.... Save yourself the trouble of wondering where your lipstick had wondered off to, when infact all it has done was break into two halves of one whole. [Tip: melting your lipsticks does not take away from the color of said lipstick. Also keep in mind that the essentials line of lipstick -IS- infact great lipstick, the color payoff is there, the smoothnesss, the lastability... just the casing could use some work. I highly suggest buying this compact [or two; like I], and melting them down yourself before they break, or become wobbly] -FDOB [Fashion Diva Of Beauty] Date published: 2013-02-15 Rated 3 out of 5 by Hitch from Not magnetic? I really like this palette, and I don't know if anyone else has this complaint, but mine is not magnetic! I put an eyeshadow pan in it and it fell right into my hand when overturned. This was easily remedied using some thin magnetic tape, but I was expecting it to be magnetized. Date published: 2012-12-19 Rated 5 out of 5 by Bella from One of The Best On-The-Go Things To Have Small, compact, useful... You can easily check up anytime with this big yet small size mirror. I still do have some even colors in there just in case I go out and can not carry my palette with me, this are colors I can add to my touch up without making it look like a big difference. Its sleek and smooth looking. Every girl should have this in their purse. Date published: 2012-12-06 Rated 4 out of 5 by AsiaFan from Love it - please make refill brushes! I love that I can carry my favorite colors in this sleek and easy to re-use compact, but the brush/sponge applicator needs replacing, so PLEASE sell refills of the brush, or even additional brush accessories. I would definitely pay money for them! Date published: 2012-11-01 Rated 5 out of 5 by blox from great for any eyeshadow i didnt use this exactly for its intended purpose, as i had eyeshadow pans i already wanted to use from another magnetic palette. but this in no way diminishes its awesomeness. it has a really big mirror, it closes securely, and if you want to fit more shadows in it you can easily remove the plastic divider with pliers. it also feels nice and sturdy. plus the price is phenomenal. i have one for everyday eyeshadow, but i'm very tempted to get one for going out, too. Date published: 2012-09-20 Rated 5 out of 5 by Amy Dayme from Works just like it should Works with the Custom Eyes pans just like it should. Wouldn't change a thing...except they could just leave out the little brush/sponge thing. I'm sure everyone throws it in the trash. Date published: 2012-08-15 Rated 5 out of 5 by Reservechic from One of E.L.F.'s Best Offerings! Perfect eyeshadow compact to own! I love it!!! Date published: 2012-08-15 Rated 5 out of 5 by PeaceLoveMakeup ;) from Awesome!! Awesome product! The mirror is so big (which I like) Buy it now! Date published: 2012-08-15 Rated 5 out of 5 by Elizabeth from I would buy this again and again! I Love it! i use it daily and i dont know how to put it in words cause its so good! Its Worth Your Money! Buy IT!! Date published: 2012-07-07 Rated 4 out of 5 by Cassie from Love for everyday use! I love how this holds 4 colors. Now, i love the packing. I got a good one b/c i will use mine everyday! Date published: 2012-03-01 Rated 5 out of 5 by Aingean from Amazing I got both this compact and the elf travel mirror. and I have to say I probably wont use the Travel mirror all the much. The mirror great all by its self, you dont have to do a lot of squenting just to apply a bit of a touch up. Date published: 2012-01-15 Rated 5 out of 5 by SoJu from Lovely compact! This is strictly about the compact as I have yet to try my selection of pigments. I love the squareness of it and its portability. You can easily switch up pots without having to lug an entire palette when you're on the go. Extremely convenient and the color of the compact is lovely (it actually matches my phone so that's a plus!). I will definitely order another one so I can leave it at work. Even if you don't use makeup, just get the compact. It's pretty! Date published: 2011-12-21 Rated 5 out of 5 by Belle from Great Make-Up Case This is about the actual case, not the makeup. As a case, I really liked it. It's easy to open and has a nice, clear mirror. It comes with an applicator brush, but I didn't use it. I used other brushes I had bought through ELF. I really like the case, the make-up is another story... Date published: 2011-12-18 Rated 5 out of 5 by makeupguru from Great! I use the product as eye shadow and it is great for travel and i can fit it in my purse Date published: 2011-11-15 Rated 4 out of 5 by littlemakeuplover from This is so wonderful This is so handy and I love customizing the different pots. This is great to bring to school and have the eye shadows that I used that day. And for the price you cannot beat it! Date published: 2011-10-18 Rated 4 out of 5 by ittybittyminnie from Convient I just recently started wearing makeup,am 15 and this product is great to start off with a play around.Another plus is choosing the colors you do and don't want,other than that it would be economically smarter to just but one of the smaller palettes with maybe 32 colors or less for around 5$ because that's what you would spend on this for only 4 since everything is sold separately. Date published: 2011-08-21 Rated 5 out of 5 by Panda from OMG! Amazing! I LOVE IT! I order 2 of these in dusk and I am loving it! I don't really have any black eyeshadow and have been looking for a decent one that actually do what it is suppose to do. This is amazing! I love how pigmented this is and how easy it is to apply and blend on my skin. This is the best eyeshadow from elf! That is why a tiny one of this cost [$], because it is really good and it stay on all day long. Date published: 2011-08-03 Custom Compact with Mirror Reviews - page 3 2014-12-22 bvseo-cps-pr-8,30 bvseo-cps-tr-67 bvseo-cps-vt-0 bvseo-cps-sr-mostRecent bvseo-cps-pl-CONV bvseo-cps-cn-elfcosmetics bvseo-cps-tl-en_US bvseo-cps-cp-2 bvseo-cps-en-PRD bvseo-cps-ex-1088 bvseo-cps-bp-review_prod

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What does the fox say? What are the details of Ryan Seacrest's deal with the devil? How is the McDonald's McRib made? There are just some questions that can never be answered. Until now.
McDonald's may be the quintessential American food, but, believe it or not, there are actually some people who've yet to eat from the Golden Arches.
We all have bad days. But there are times when all it takes to make the day right is somebody doing something nice for you...so, thank you to the person who paid for my dinner at McDonald's.
Nothing worse than your car getting stolen, but I am sure there is nothing more satisfying than catching the thief yourself.
Money to burn. I have to wonder why ANYONE would pay $10,000 for 20-year-old barbecue sauce. Especially 20-year -old McDonald's barbecue sauce. But, It just happened.
It's that time of year again. The McRib suddenly reappears at McDonald's for a few weeks and we are all supposed to be beside ourselves with excitement as if the holy grail has been discovered at McDonald's. Come Thanksgiving the McRib will disappear from the menu once again, and if you ask me (and even if you do
I would seriously like to know what goes on in some people's heads.
If you won't force your kids to eat apples, then dang it, someone's going to. And that someone is now . . . believe it or not . . . McDonald's. Yesterday, McDonald's announced some MAJOR changes to their Happy Meals.
There must be something in the fries at McDonald's for a mother to think she'd win a court case that demanded weekly child support funds to sustain her kids' Golden Arches habit.
The Australian mother demanded $1450 per-week to cover living expenses for herself and two children, including a $150 a week for blue jeans, $60 a week for McDonald's binging and $100 weekly for gifts.
McDonald's bright-green Shamrock Shake, a minty beverage only available around St. Patrick's Day each year, has a cult following that rivals that of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and short-lived TV series "Firefly" (though possibly not McDonald's other fan-favorite seasonal menu item, the McRib).


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The recent financial crisis has revived interest in the question of what triggers crashes and meltdowns in financial markets. An important reason for abrupt and large price dislocations is the lack or 'slow motion' of arbitrage capital (Duffie 2010) that weakens the risk-bearing capacity of liquidity providers.
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Amirah's Kitchen brings to Wandsworth Town a mix of authentic Indian street food along with tried and true favourites. Opened in June 2012 this new kid on the block is slowly but surely making its mark on the local scene. It offers a sophisticated dining experience, giving exceptional cuisine and service in a friendly relaxed environment. The interior is fresh and modern and the wall mural itself is worth a look. Amirah's Kitchen also has a private dining room for hire for parties.
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Indian haut cuisine at regular prices. Best curry in London? Certainly up there. I hope it gets nominated for an award. Small restaurant, can get busy at weekends.
Am so happy that Amirahs Kitchen has come to Wandsworth town! The food is excellent - full of flavor and fresh tasting - unlike any curry house I've ever been to in South West London. The service is great and the atmosphere of the restaurant suits all occasions too. You could bring guests to entertain, or simply catch up with friends over a wonderful meal. Would highly recommend a visit!
The food here is fantastic. Regularly get take out or pop in for a quick bite. Slightly more interesting menu than your average curry house. Nice atmosphere, interiors are fresh and bright. Great service and staff.
Went here a few weeks back and enjoyed the meal and environment - worth a visit if in Southwest London. Great cocktails and would recommend the Street food options!!
I was lucky enough to be taken to Amirah's Kitchen for dinner. The food was so good and the modern interior was very comfortable. The staff were good-looking too. I had not been to Wandsworth Old Town for years. What a great place to hangout.
Truly great restaurant. Good atmosphere. Ok service but great food. I would recommend the biryani


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Three Generations No Imbeciles: Eugenics, the Supreme Court, and Buck v. Bell
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With Nicole Rafter, Ph.D. (Professor and Senior Research Fellow, College of Criminal Justice, Northeastern University; Affiliated Faculty Member, Law, Policy, and Society Program, Northeastern University)
With Tara M. Lee, J.D. (Partner, DLA Piper, LLC, and former United States Navy Judge Advocate General Corps)
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Volunteering with several organizations has brought fulfillment for Ruth Beavers. She learned a great deal about the importance of volunteering from her mother. From her work with a local medical center, to lending a hand with a wildlife refuge, Beavers shares that finding a need in something you enjoy, is the first step in being a successful volunteer.
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KINGSTON, Ont. — The woman accused in the honour killing of her three teenage daughters and her rival co-wife won't have to be in court when prosecutors play a police video that shows the quartet's watery grave in the Rideau Canal.
As the short clip was about to be played in Ontario Superior Court here Monday, David Crowe, lawyer for Tooba Mohammad Yahya, rose to tell Judge Robert Maranger and a jury that the video "may raise some issues of emotional trauma for my client."
Ms. Yahya, 41, had also got to her feet in apparent protest in the prisoner's box she shares with husband Mohammad Shafia and their son, Hamed Mohammad Shafia.
"You're asking that your client be excused during the playing of the video?" the judge asked.
Mr. Crowe said he was, especially if the video "shows her children's bodies."
Crown prosecutor Gerard Laarhuis told the judge the video wasn't especially graphic – indeed, the jurors had already heard it is of uncertain quality — but agreed that an accused person could absent herself for part of her trial. Judge Maranger concurred.
The video will be played Tuesday, the judge said, and arrangements will be made for Ms. Yahya's absence.
The unusual move appears to blur the line between alleged perpetrator and victim.
It may also mark the start of a defence strategy to separate Ms. Yahya from her two co-accuseds and distinguish her from them in jurors' eyes.
She is jointly on trial with her 58-year-old husband and 21-year-old son for four counts of first-degree murder in the drowning deaths of Zainab, Sahar and Geeti, respectively 19, 17 and 13, and 53-year-old Rona Mohammad Amir.
All are pleading not guilty.
The four bodies were discovered in a black Nissan at the bottom of the Kingston Mills locks, part of the Rideau Canal waterway, not far from this historic city on June 30, 2009.
Prosecutors allege they were murdered in "a planned and pre-meditated" killing meant to restore the family honour, purportedly damaged by the three rebellious teens, the older two of whom had boyfriends. An expert witness will testify later that such killings in some cultures – the family are Afghans who came to Canada in 2007 — revolve around "the notion of the control of women's bodies, especially women's sexuality…"
As for Ms. Amir's death, prosecutor Laurie Lacelle suggested in her opening statement last week that Ms. Yahya was the one with the driving motive.
The two wives quarreled frequently, with Ms. Yahya, as the fertile one who gave birth to the couple's seven children, enjoying an elevated status within the marriage.
In that lengthy opening, Ms. Lacelle said Ms. Yahya had given two different versions of what happened the night of the deaths.
In the first version, when as the prosecutor said police were treating the family as "victims of a tragic accident in which their family members were killed," all three blamed the "accident" on Zainab.
Each said that at their Kingston-area motel where they stopped for the night, the eldest daughter had taken the car keys, and that was the last they saw of her. Only when they woke up on June 30 did they discover the others were also missing.
But on the day of the trio's arrest a month later, Ms. Yahya told police that she had been driving the Nissan that night, was tired and ill, and that the family stopped at a place they'd stopped at once before (this was the Kingston Mills lock).
While the women waited in the darkness, father and son, she told police, went off to find a motel.
When they returned, Ms. Yahya said she jumped in the car and didn't know what happened after that.
But later in her interview, she admitted that she, Mr. Shafia and Hamed were all there when the Nissan went into the water. They heard a splash, ran over and saw the car in the water, she said, and then she fainted and went unconscious, waking only when she was back at the motel.
When pressed by police who had tried to rescue the girls or called 911, she replied, "The police? I don't remember the rest."
Ms. Yahya also told the police she knew that her husband had spoken about killing Zainab. Another witness will testify about a conversation in which Mr. Shafia discussed killing Zainab, and Ms. Yahya reportedly asked, "What about that other person?"
The Nissan was found in an unusual location at the picturesque locks, wedged into a small and relatively inaccessible space, in shallow water, between the lock wall and a push bar used to lift the gate.
The prosecution theory is that it was pushed into the water by the family's Lexus; that car was damaged in the front end, while the Nissan was damaged in the rear.
According to Ms. Lacelle, in the days before, Hamed had done a number of Google searches, including one with the key words "Where to commit a murder," and had researched various bodies of water.
The underwater video was shot by Ontario Provincial Police Constable Glenn Newell, a member of the force's dive team. He said he was bewildered both by the position of the car and by the fact that none of the four people inside it appeared to have tried to escape via the open driver's side window.
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Starbucks boycott led by anti-gay org
While the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) may be best known for the Colbert Report spoof of their over-the-top and ominously cloud-filled "Gathering Storm" ad, the group has its gay-hating fingers in lots of anti-equality pies. From dumping millions of dollars into state fights to deny gays and lesbians the right to marry to spreading dangerous lies about LGBT families in interviews and commercials, NOM seems to have an endless supply of anti-gay bigotry to go around.
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March 26, 2012


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Lindfield Village Day - Saturday 31st May 2014
Photos courtesy of Clare New Photograhy & Neil Giles
We are very excited about this year's Village Day. It's a FREE annual event held on Lindfield Common in West Sussex. There are over 100 stalls, a fun fair, pet show, raffle, arena events & races and plenty of refreshments available. You may be interested in joining The Procession down the High Street. After this the fun starts on the Common from 1.30pm. Or perhaps The Village Day Grand Competition has caught your eye already? Or maybe you can offer to help set up or clear away - great! Do get in touch... See you there!
Arena Events and timings on the day
13:10 Procession arrives at Lindfield Common
Prize-giving for the fancy dress
13:45 Firing of the Anvil
14:00 Zumba dancing
Party with Esther Featherstone
14:20 Tug of War – Round
14:40 InChoir and InChoon
Adult and Children choirs
15:00 Pet Show judging begins
15:10 Limbo dancing competition
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15:40 Elliot and Dervla Goldie perform a selection of "Opera pops"
16:10 Tug of War – the FINAL Battle
16:30 Raffle
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What if other churches lose members when Hillsong opens their new church in Southern California?
An article, based on a comment from a 'visitor' (not sure where she was a visitor to or from), says that the opening of the new Hillsong will likely be devastating.
"There are plenty of churches in the Orange and Los Angeles Counties that will be swallowed whole when Hillsong LA arrives…There are jobs that will be lost and pastors who will see their congregations dwindle. There are also plenty of larger churches as well [whose] pastors have spoken at your conferences, supported your endeavors and welcomed your church's presence as a visit from overseas, all who will now see you as an unwanted threat."
That's actually pretty lame, I think. That sounds to me like pastors trying to protect their turf.
(I've heard the talk from pastors. We can't compete. They have all the money. They have all the resources. They have all the talented musicians… Baloney. You have the same gospel they have. Stop crying and start believing it).
[harsh tone over]
But she asks a better question:
Like the venture in NYC, how is this not just capitalizing on the popularity of Hillsong in the United States?
OK… that one, I get. Kinda of.
Of course, Hillsong is capitalizing on their popularity. Otherwise, they would not be planting in LA.
But is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Question totally out of left field for you as you think about this:
What if Billy Graham had decided NOT to work alongside local churches, but rather decided to start a church in every city he conducted a crusade in? What would the church landscape look like in the US today?
Yet, no one EVER accused Billy Graham of capitalizing on his success in New York when he did a crusade in Los Angeles.
And before you say that Hillsong is all money motivated… you have to remember that there was (and still is) a TON of money going through the coffers of the BGEA.
It seems to me that when someone starts to make accusations that a church will swallow other churches whole that someone is either:
1. Overstating what will actually happen; or
2. Scared for their turf
Please tell me I'm all wet. (which I probably am)
I'm tired of church planting in "super churched" cities. Why not Passaic? Des Moines? Or New England? Because they'd rather be successful than go where there is a real need. Those fellas from passion did pretty much the same thing when they planted in Atlanta, one of the most churched cities in the world…
Not judging their motives, but… it seems that church planters are not interested in places where they are most needed.
It's not about money, it's about success. I'm just glad Jesus wasn't about success. Because he only rose after dying… and that's why I'm able to get to God at all…
I agree with you in theory, pietro, but I never saw Los Angeles as "super churched." There are millions and millions and millions there who are unsaved.
Seems likely to me that Hillsong LA will just mostly pull in the K-LOVE FM crowd out of other churches to fulfill their fantasies of, "Oh, if only my church had worship like this," unless they are full of the Spirit and led of Him to bring revival not being experienced by American churches.
so what is wrong with good worship? I don't know about American revival but I do know it is alive and well it HS Australia
I agree, that is why we planted a church in Ann Arbor. We will never see the success of a big city but we are in one of the most unchurched cities in the US and our church plant is thriving. Still, LA and New York, though big, do have many unchurched people as Chuck said.
In many ways, big church cities that are influential can be the hardest to reach. While HS is starting in NYC and LA, that is not the be all and end all, It will go where God commands it to go. That means everywhere. It just doesn't happen overnight.
Absurd argument. I'm sorry. So, if God tells you to plant a church in Atlanta you would say, "God, I think you are wrong. I need to plant it in Wyoming." Why don't you plant a church in Des Moines?
Did you mention Des Moines because you were just mentioning random cities or because you meant it? I'm curious because, though it *really* IS one of the best places almost no one knows about, I recently declined to pursue a job there because I couldn't find (via internet) a single church I would have been excited to be a part of.
If the "biggies" are looking to plant a campus somewhere, buy up some of that empty land out west by the mall and get going…there's only one church there that even appears to be trying!
Dude, you obviously haven't ever looked at stats on LA. 94% have not been in a church synagogue or mosque in 18 months or more (the definition of "dechueched"). More than 50% have never been in a church (the definition of "unchurched"). You assume that because a couple of large churches exist within 1-2 hours do LA (Saddleback, Newsong, etc) that it is "super-churched". You are ignoring the fact that there are millions of unchurched and dechurched people in between those few big churches. There are roughly 4 million people in the LA sprawl while only 600,000 in Boston or Seattle. So even if all of Boston & Seattle together (1.2 million people) were completely unchurched, there would still be nearly double the number of completely unchurched people in LA. Please think before you blast off you opinions.
I continually find it silly that Christians argue about things like this. God is expanding HIS kingdom. When God speaks to us, we are to obey. I don't doubt that in the future there will be a Hillsong DSM or a Hillsong Chicago. It is an amazing revival movement based on JESUS what he did for us. Shouldn't we champion the cause of ALL churches because they all set out to do what God desires for our lives?
Especially in a city where there are SO many people, where drugs and alcohol are accepted, where random sex is rampant, where body image and monetary value means so much. Not that these issues don't exist in every city in the US – but once Christians start worrying more about "losing" people or getting angry about other churches starting – it's time to take a step back. God has called ALL of us to revive HIS kingdom… EVERYWHERE. All over. Big cities and small cities. Places where there are already church and where there are not.
It's time for Christians to start supporting each OTHER and churches as a whole because that is what God has called us to do.
so well said
Ever thought of the logic that they are planting where God has led them? Ever thought that they are planting where it is stable so that they can then reach out to other areas such as Des Moines or New England with grounding in their own country? HS didn't go to other Australian states until they were established in Sydney. It would be stupid to overextend, Have you also looked at where a good portion of their money goes i.e. missions, preventing and recovery from child slavery, feeding the homeless, reaching the prisoners and their families? Yes, they are successful but why should blessing be cursed by other believers??? If people are leaving your churches that you feel threatened, maybe ask yourselves why. The same talents and blessings are available in all but perhaps not recognized or utilized. Do the same churches that lament the talent, offer the training that nurtures that talent, even outsourced? HS didn't always have the following it has today. It started out from blood, sweat and tears by it's founding members. It built and grew by following God's direction and never giving up. Sure, times got tough. Sure there was opposition but God forgive those who persecute their own. Churches should be leaping with praise that because of HS the church is alive and well in 2014 and that people are giving their lives to God on a daily basis because of what HS is doing. It is about adding to the kingdom, not about which church is better than which. Don't feel threatened. Feel challenged to meet the people's needs in a God directed and led environment. It doesn't have to be done as it is at HS. Each church must follow God's lead. HS teach God's word. HS embrace a culture that is current but still founded on God's Word. Yes, it is being built where churches exist, but the church need not fear if it is following God's leading, as whatever God builds, cannot be divided. Maybe look at yourselves and why you are afraid and threatened when the word says not to be.
Hey Peter, hope you are well. You kinda did judge their motives (Because they'd rather be successful than go where there is a real need.) and who says where they are going there isn't a real need?
I will assume this… They prayed, researched and obeyed. That is really what love requires of me (you know the believe,hope, endure… all things part of 1 Cor 13)
I planted 2 churches in very hard to reach communities and understand your passion, but I did so based upon prayer, research and obedience. I don't think I am really much better than Hillsong (not better in any way)
As for people freaking out, last I checked, in every city I have ever traveled to, Satan has the biggest youth group, children's ministry, singles group, marrieds group, business men's gathering and worship services. Let's unite in a mission and shout "who cares what church you go to as long as you "be" the church when you get there!!!"
Great post, Leonard.
"it seems that church planters are not interested in places where they are most needed."
Church planters (or better yet, disciple-makers) are needed everywhere, big cities and small towns. Neither is more important, however, some are more strategic (think Paul wanting to go to Rome).
Leonard nailed it…."every city I have ever traveled to, Satan has the biggest youth group, children's ministry, singles group, marrieds group, business men's gathering and worship services." So the problem shouldn't ever be which Christian church is bigger or more popular or better financed or whatever…the concern should be which Kingdom is having the bigger impact? If who's included in the Kingdom of God is a secondary concern that comes after we're done fighting over who's in the kingdom of this or that church, I can't help but picture Jesus weeping.
The fact that we're even having this discussion seems to indicate which Kingdom matters most (hint: it doesn't appear to be Jesus')
People will always be drawn to "the show", the latest and greatest, loudest and brightest.
In these areas, we are seeing "church attendance" rise because of the numbers of people that come to the see the show and as in the local "megachurch" in my area they will hear…"see ya next week" as they walk out the door.
How are growing disciples?
How are we encouraging, assisting and training our people to find, define and use their God given talents and abilities?
The only way for the local church to survive and grow in these days of "the show"… will be to take a page from our missionary brothers and sisters and get our hands and feet dirty in the trenches with those we are reaching out to and create a community of believers based on growing people deep and not entertaining them only once a week.
It happened in our small town of about 35,000. If this particular church had only been seeking the lost/unchurched the results would not have been so devastating. But the members were encouraged to find a weak or possible trouble area of another church's ministry (and what church doesn't have that?), and target them by "talking up" their church to all their co-workers from other churches. They encouraged deacons and elders to leave their church for the "incredible moving of the Holy Spirit that was going on there. "We're an exciting, loving, growing church, with no problems," was what you heard over and over again. Churches as large as 200 in Sunday attendance began to combine with other churches just to survive. These were good churches with good pastors who ministered and preached the gospel. This is not sour grapes, as even though they built within two blocks of us they only siphoned about 50 from our congregation about 350. I know the statistics. A new church plant will generally grow and reach more people than an established church. And there are certainly more lost people than saved in a town of any size. But would Hillsong LA encourage visitors who were members of other churches to stay and work in their church, and just pray for them that they would grow by reaching the lost and unchurched? I kind of doubt it.
I think those questions you ask at the end of your post are fair.
They have made the statement of encouraging people to stay planted where they are in there blog regarding the new church plant in LA. You can find the announcement at http://www.hillsongcollected.com under the "Bright Lights, Big Cities" post by Brian Houston. Honestly I believe this will be a great thing just as the hillsong church plant in NYC was. Here are just a few thoughts to ponder:
1. We have great churches (large and small) being led by amazing pastors in both cities and those churches will continue to do what they do. Even if they are threatened, I pray this new church will challenge them to evaluate what they are doing and improve where they need to improve in order to move forward. I would also assume Brian Houston has had many conversations with pastors in LA many of which he has spoken for or has a relationship with.
2. Just like with any church plant, the pastor will have to go in and work hard. It will not just happen overnight. Yes they have resources. Yes they have people that will join them. When the church was planted in NYC the team came from Australia. Why? The hearts of the pastors are being reproduced in their people. Their leadership and passion are being carried globally by their people. They are simply reproducing heart of Jesus. When you do that you are contagious.
3. LA and NYC are the two most influential cities in our nation. As they go the USA goes. If an Awakening hits these two cities, it will spread quick. The Awakening this nation needs will be very different than it has been in the past. People too often pray wrong. We don't need what happened once before we need what God has for today. A fresh and mighty move of God. It will not be because of one church it will be through the unified Body of Christ.
As for whether or not there is room to plant churches in a large city such as L.A., I am sure that there is always room for more. There is tremendous need in the cities and where there is great need, I have no doubt, that the Lord will continue to raise up laborers to bring in the harvest.
As for the concern of local pastors and churches that their churches may be adversely affected, I can understand their feelings. Though I am no expert, it seems that when some mega-churches plant new works in communities they do so with little regard for the pastors and churches who have working faithfully in those communities for many years. A mega church recently advertised a new church plant in our community with an advertisement that read… "Is your church dead? Come where Jesus is alive!" There goal was clear… take as many people as they could from other churches. For us, that meant that we lost an entire worship team, because they were promised a CD with a guy who had been with Hillsong. We later found out that this church had been advertising for quality church musicians to be apart of this new plant for several months and having try outs. Never one time did the pastor call to speak with me or any of the other pastors in our area as a courtesy to let us know what was going on, or that some of our people were involved. To the churches in our area, the new pastor in his church came across as nothing more than a hired sheep hand looking to build his own kingdom. We were not the only church affected, several churches in our area felt the impact.
I realized through this experience several things though: (1) Happy and contented people don't leave your church; (2) Churches that plant other churches in this manner received the reward of their labor – quick growth with discontented Christians; (3) every church needs a good bowel movement from time to time (4) God will eventually expose the real motives of those involved (5) God is watching how I respond; (6) it is very important for me to help people who may be discontented to leave through the front door (people who leave through your front door will come back through that door) as opposed to allowing people to walk unheeded through the back door (people who leave through this door will never come back out because of embarrassment or sense of being unwelcome); (7) Your people are watching how you respond and IT MATTERS TO THEM.; (8) though it may be a short term set back for you, it will prove to become a catalyst for growth if your heart is right in the process.
I could probably add more, but my fingers are growing weary of typing.
Excellent list of "lessons learned"!
Comparing Hillsong to BGEA is comparing apes to oranges. Bad illustration, dude.
APPLES to oranges. Sorry – blame autocorrect.
Large churches are doing to small churches what Walmart did to small towns years ago. When ANY "larger than them" church expands into a community and does not meet with the existing church pastors/leaders that will be impacted and say "How can we help you too" then it is clear it's more about expansion and less about unity and family care. I've served as a consultant to churches 150 and under for 10 years and can assure you that smaller churches 1) have a valid ministry in the community (they reach people larger churches do not/will not; 2) are at an extreme disadvantage over larger churches for a variety for reasons, 3) need help. Putting other churches out of business can't be the right, can it? We are to love and reach all people, but "especially those in the family." *Book on the topic is forthcoming.
If they were just planting a new church with a launch team, and working THROUGH other churches to build that launch team, without bringing along the franchise big name, I think it would be a different story. I fear the fact that it's "Hillsong" will impress and draw Christians more than reach non-believers, especially if the nonbelievers see the negative Aussie press about Hillsong online.
My church in Arkansas is involved through our national home missions/church planting department with a church plant in Santa Monica. This plant was financed via cooperation among many churches across the nation getting behind the pastor with the vision, not one or two deep-pocket churches. This young church plant is now about to plant its own daughter church in Hollywood. They're reaching people with no church background or people who had become inactive after moving to the LA area to pursue their dreams in the entertainment industry.
I don't really know who these Hillsong guys are…are they really that good? Are you sure my congregation will dwindle?…can someone tell them to send me some invitations for their opening day with directions. I have some people that would be perfect…ah, never mind.
I think one of the important things to remember is that any time a new church is planted it raises the spiritual temperature of the city. That is good for the entire community. Some will go for "the shoe" but connect with Christ. They may find it uncomfortable to be part of the Big Church once they are growing and come out to the smaller plants. Everyone benefits. Statistically I believe all surrounding churches benefit. Although small dying churches may not live through the influx of a vibrant church full of life. The kingdom of God is expanding and the gospel is being preached so I say "Praise God"!
"the big shoe" – Ed Sullivan reference.
I'm saddened to see so many posts about a church opening using words like fear, jealousy, Walmart, and "the show" when describing the church of Jesus.
Here are my questions:
1) Are the people attending church with you "your people," or do they belong to Jesus?
2) Who is working to build their own kingdom, the one who 'siphons off' your people," or the one who worries about "losing' their people?
3) Is your goal to make disciples of JESUS or church attenders at YOUR church?
3) Are you afraid of the spread of the gospel of Jesus?
4) If another church has an "advantage" is it because God blessed them and not you?
5) Do you desire to prevent followers of Christ from attending the church of their choice by stopping that choice from existing?
There are gentler ways to launch a church than some of the stories told, but the fear and presumption of motives of others is sinful.
I agree with you Davepatchin!
I've been a Christian for 10 years now and I was someone who was against the Church and seeing how the Church has changed over the years, God is upto something and is really looking for the people that are hungry and want to seek His Face!
I have attended a few Hillsong Churches around the world and I can agree to disagree with some of the things that has been said about Hillsong Church, having friends that work for the Church and having met alot of the main team I see them no different to any other small church or large Church they just have been good stewards with what God has blessed them with over the years. I do also think their is alot of ego that comes with any non-profit or charity organisation per se today. But if they making a change and seeing people really get saved I think that is something to celebrate. If we as the Church can all stand in Unity for the cities we live in and be JESUS in our cities letting God do a good work in us. I think we will see Revival sweep across the planet like never before it's not about a name of a Church or a pastor but let's See Jesus name be lifted up in our cities.
Last I checked God uses the foolish things of this world to shame the wise.
And also before anyone has anything to say to me I do attend a local church which isn't Hillsong and I have come from a small church living in South Africa where I got saved and living in Australia now just doing my bit. Hope I have bought some sort of clarity to some of you.
I work at one of 3 Large-ish churches that are very nearly on the same street in Corona, CA. If all three of us, and the dozen or so smaller churches on (or slightly off) the row were FILLED TO CAPACITY, there would still be TENS OF THOUSANDS of people who would have no place to sit and hear the Gospel. We are in competition ONLY if we are all fighting over the same group of ALREADY SAVED people.
I would lile to see "mega church planters" try to do the same in a place lile Italy , where I serve, where the hold of the catholic church is embedded in every fibre of the country. ..or is it not profitable enough?
The model for Hillsong so far? Plant in the world's most influential cities; the game changer cities where all the big decisions are made in the financial sector, fashion sector, art sector, entertainment sector and whatnot. All the movers and shakers are in NYC and LA. I think more people need to plant in these cities. LA is the second largest and most populated city in the country. There is room for the gospel to be spread in new ways through new churches.
Gives a launching pad into lesser influential cities. Influential people changing their lives is also a testimony in itself to those in less influential places. Hence gives a better chance of growth. Jesus didn't stay in Bethlehem but went to more places of influence, did he not?
Which is why the Apostle Paul spoke on Mars Hill in Athens. He knew the power of ideas and that Athens was where ideas and culture radiated from. Go, Hillsong! Radiate ideas and culture from LA and NYC. Paul would have approved.
This type of thinking is so lame and unbiblical. If a church is a true church, then it should not fear Hillsong. There's enough fish in the sea.
Don't mistake participation for transformation. This may be one of the biggest mistakes the church is making these days. We need to plant churches focused on the lostness that exist in our geographies, instead of planting "worship services" that shuffle consumers around.
Also, I live in LA…We are desperate for more life-giving city focused churches! We're super desperate for churches planted by 2nd gen Latinos focused on reaching Latinos. 1st Gen pastors have become more concerned about preserving their language and culture instead of the Gospel.
Welcome to LA Hillsong, glad you're here. We need all kinds of churches for all kinds of people.
Real territorial motivations aside (because while it's a real issue, such accusations can also be a convenient way of shutting down discussion on such matters), it's interesting that Paul's pattern is to start churches in unchurched places and find ways to encourage and build up churches where they already existed.
It's hard to apply that in a world where churches are much more common – and I doubt there's an overt lesson/command to obey in Paul's approach – but I wonder what things would be like if heavy hitters (modern Paul's) spent more time building up good, existing local churches of people that have been loving and praying for their community for years, but maybe have lacked the giftings and resources that come from elsewhere.
Some might say (me, for instance) that this idea is the basic meaning of what Paul is teaching in Ephesians 4…the local teachers/pastors and the more wide-spread evangelists, etc. joining together to be unified in the Gospel and moving forward in mission.
I work for a large church in Orange County and I'm thrilled Hillsong is coming to LA. Like many posts have said before there so many unchurched people in LA and the metro area. Look at the numbers: 4 million in LA, 9.9 million in LA County and just over 3 million in Orange County. Some people may consider Hillsong a destination church, but who cares? If they hear the gospel of Jesus – that's great! Maybe people will get saved and be the church in their neighborhood. As far as fearing that other churches will be swallowed up? I doubt that. People who live outside of this area may not understand our culture that if you have to drive over 20 minutes to any place, you probably won't. And with our traffic, 20 minutes is a handful of actual miles.
I've learned a lot here. So far, Hillsong is power hungry and growth oriented. They are 'putting on a show' instead of worshipping. They are planning to steal sheep from surrounding churches. They are afraid of 'getting their hands dirty in the trenches. What was it Jesus said? Was it "Anyone that gets a clear shot, hurl the first stone"?
Moscow, South Africa,Barcelona, Stockholm, Amsterdam..etc etc. many difficult places they are planting churches. Dont be ignorant! https://www.hillsong.com/en/
Plenty of non christians to go around..
This is not about Hillsong. It's all about God. Don't ask what Hillsong is doing or not doing. Ask what God is doing. Aslan is on the move whether institutional clergy like it or not. Try more prayer, less complaining. Too many pastors are not born again. Maybe that's what threatens them about Hillsong. Hillsong is all born again.
I go to Calvary Chapel, theres a Cavlary in every city in Orange County. and nobody is complaining, if god palced a call in there lives to plant a church in LA well so be it.
It all about Jesus.
Hillsong and other Charismatic/evangelical/prosperity based churches are terrible! They are only interested in cash. Trust me I attended a church in New Mexico for years and have attended Hillsong LA. They make you feel guilty or like you are robbing god if you don't give them 10 percent. The Houston family is extremely wealthy! Maybe the church itself gives a little money along the line somewhere, but they don't do anything that actually helps: giving to homeless shelters, soup kitchens or Skid Row…a few blocks away from the LA location. Their idea of "help" is just telling people about jesus and–SURPRISE–inviting them to hill song where they are duped to give money via obscure, old-testament passages.
Also, while they seem to be very "hip" and "trendy" their core beliefs are ultra conservative. Like Joel Osteen, they refrain from actually telling people what they believe (so they don't lose members and tithes in big, liberal cities) and just say that they "love everyone." I don't think its love if you believe ALL homosexuals are child molesters and should be stoned to death (yes, that's what the bible says!), or if you feel women should be subservient to men and should be barefoot and pregnant at age 18 or younger-look up Robertsons!, or if you think natural disasters and disease are the result of sin. Or even that ALL illnesses can be cured with prayer. Yes, this is what they believe…look up the website. Very similar to The Duggar's or Westboro Baptist. But they use rock music and love to invite young people to their "midweeks" to hook them and once they are members you have to subscribe to their beliefs even if you don't agree. Because, what kind of person are you if you disagree with god, right? Don't fall for this CLAPTRAP!
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We are pleased to invite interested applicants to apply for the position of Regional Director for the Fellowship Prairies Region. As a Leadership Board and family of churches, we are looking for the Lord's direction as we seek for the ideal person to lead Fellowship Prairies into the future. The Fellowship Prairies Ministry office is located at Taylor Seminary in South Edmonton.
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Gossip Girl Promo: Where in the World is Blair Waldorf?by Steve Marsi at . Comments
Last night's 100th episode of Gossip Girl gave us plenty of drama, tears, nods to the past, surprising twists and a couple of new enemies. We broke down the pros and cons of this wild, controversial installment in our review of "G.G." and will analyze it much more in our weekly Round Table discussion later this afternoon.
Looking ahead to next week, runaway bride Blair must make a difficult decision about her future, the consequences of which could hurt those she loves most. Needless to say, she's up against it with Louis.
Can she, with the help of Chuck and Dan, formulate a plan to help her escape her husband? And what role will Gossip Georgina, who smells the scent of scandal and decides to follow its trail next week, play?
From the looks of the trailer, she and Dan are in an airport at some point, with Mrs. Grimaldi still in her wedding dress. Not exactly an inconspicuous look when you're on the lam, but she had little choice.
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@ ChairFan: Blair's hair was a dissgrace, crappy extensions. And this is comming from a Chuck and Blair supporter.
Where in the World is Blair Waldorf? Ans: I've played this game before, now which country is she headed? Ofcourse, the real question is why Wally doesn't try anymore and where's Carmen Santiago?
I have always loved when GG makes comical promo, but considering how the 100th episode was full of drama, tears, new drama and more tears, I thought GG should have made the promo more serious.
I do NOT like Dan at all. I am just waiting patiently for Dair to be over for GOOD, so Blair can get back to the love of her life; Chuck Bass.
another great funny promo!!
Blair looks so beautiful in her wedding dress, like as beautiful as she's ever looked! I don't know what you guys are watching but I think she's a stunner in that, although I agree some of her styling this season has not been as good as the first couple of seasons
lol at Blair and Louis in the pictures in the paper Blair holds up. Kate and William would be proud.
I can already answer Question 1 from next week's Round Table! Favorite Quote is Airport Girl telling BW she's not as pretty as the real Blair Waldorf. Hair & Make-up Departments take note: "the real Blair Waldorf" is the BW of Seasons 1 & 2!
Well, the girl from the airport is right... Blair is not as pretty as she used to be... Sad =(
And Blair in sweats? Seriously?
They should put up WTF instead of OMG!
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Victims relieved, anxious for things to move forward.
With dozens of investors and property owners in distress, the recent raid of Gold Credit Investments and the home of its owner, Celia Gallardo, prompted relief and some strong feelings from Santa Clarita victims.
"I'm happy and glad," said a victim, who bought
Florida properties from Gallardo as a participant in the Gold Credit Investment program and is owed $350,000 for money allegedly skimmed off the top of the loans. "Whatever they (investigators) are going to find, I hope they find fast. I just want to see her go to prison for what she did. I'm glad this happened because now more people will come forward and those of us who did won't feel so isolated."
Another local investor who is owed nearly half a million dollars by Gallardo and requested anonymity, said that they know of several people in the community who will lose their homes because "there is no out."
"Foreclosing, which is going to happen, is going to screw me up for 7 or 8 years, but I don't have a choice," they said. "I want to see her walk away in shackles. There are other people who won't be able to go home. No matter if I ever get a cent back, I want to see her in prison."
Detective David Lingscheit, the lead investigator on the case, said that he's recieved calls from several victims of Gallardo's, including buyers, investors, past and current employees since KHTS originally broke the story.
"More and more people are coming out of the woodwork," he commented.
Press clippings paint Gallardo as an entrepreneur and model for young women in business. She is listed as a mentor at Bowman High; has won Ambassador of the Year for the SCV Chamber of Commerce, and the California Jaycees named Celia an Outstanding Young Californian in 2007. She was nominated by the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter. She co-founded the chamber's Hispanic Business Committee and chaired the Hispanic Business Expo in 2006.
Gallardo is also listed as a founder or president of several businesses in the Santa Clarita valley, including Women's Personal and Financial Empowerment Seminars, Quick Appraisals, Quick Notary (which was suspended by the Franchise Tax Board in January 2006), Gold Feather Realty, Inc. (which was suspended by the California Franchise Tax Board in March 2008), Dare To Dream Marketing, CSC Lawyers Incorporating Services and is a part owner of To Go Services, LLC, a restaurant delivery service. In the
Valley , she is listed as the president of eppraisals, Gallardo Property Management (which shows a "Desist and Refrain" order from the California Department of Real Estate as of May 2003) and Casa Bella Mortgage, Inc.
While several of her companies websites claim she is a Realtor and a real estate broker, handouts for Gold Credit Investments carry a tiny disclaimer at the bottom of the page that says Gallardo is not a Realtor or broker, but merely a "facilitator."
She also promised charities donations if they sent representatives to her motivational seminars – $250 per group for up to 20 groups. Judy Penman, Board President for Circle of Hope, attended a July seminar with several other charities, including representatives from Single Mothers Outreach and Hunger Defense Fund, said the cancer support group hasn't seen a single dime from Gallardo.
"I waited two weeks, like they said, and called," Penman said. "The first time they said she (Gallardo) wasn't there, then the next time I called, it rang and rang and rang and now there's nothing."
An attempt to reach Gallardo for comment was unsuccessful, as phones at Gold Credit Investments have been disconnected.
Some of the investors have recovered some of their money, but are on the hook for taxes, as the money initially came from 401K accounts. Others took out second mortgages to participate in Gold Credit Investment programs that promised instant equity from a down payment made by GCI, a 10 to 15 percent return at closing to cover closing costs, impounds and incentives and encouraged buyers to purchase at least five properties at a time so "all transactions to close simultaneously," which seldom happened, according to several victims.
This story is continuing to unfold and KHTS plans to follow the case as it develops. Next week, we'll take you behind the scenes to illustrate how these Santa Clarita victims got enticed into a deal that was too good to be true.
Read other articles from this series of special reports:
Gold Credit Fraud Victims Multiply
Local Investment Firm Raided By Cops