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Samuel testifies his integrity. (1-5) Samuel reproves the people. (6-15) Thunder sent in harvest time. (16-25)
Verses 1-5 Samuel not only cleared his own character, but set an example before Saul, while he showed the people their ingratitude to God and to himself. There is a just debt which all men to their own good name, especially men in public stations, which is, to guard it against unjust blame and suspicions, that they may finish their course with honour, as well as with joy. And that we have in our places lived honestly, will be our comfort, under any slights and contempt that may be put upon us.
Verses 6-15 The work of ministers is to reason with people; not only to exhort and direct, but to persuade, to convince men's judgments, and so to gain their wills and affections. Samuel reasons of the righteous acts of the Lord. Those who follow God faithfully, he will enable to continue following him. Disobedience would certainly be the ruin of Israel. We mistake if we think that we can escape God's justice, by trying to shake off his dominion. If we resolve that God shall not rule us, yet he will judge us.
Verses 16-25 At Samuel's word, God sent thunder and rain, at a season of the year when, in that country, the like was not seen. This was to convince them they had done wickedly in asking a king; not only by its coming at an unusual time, in wheat harvest, and on a clear day, but by the prophet's giving notice of it before. He showed their folly in desiring a king to save them, rather than God, or Samuel; promising themselves more from an arm of flesh, than from the arm of God, or from the power of prayer. Could their prince command such forces as the prophet could do by his prayers? It startled them very much. Some will not be brought to see their sins by any gentler methods than storms and thunders. They entreat Samuel to pray for them. Now they see their need of him whom shortly before they slighted. Thus many who will not have Christ to reign over them, would yet be glad to have him intercede for them, to turn away the wrath of God. Samuel aims to confirm the people in their religion. Whatever we make a god of, we shall find it deceive us. Creatures in their own places are good; but when put in God's place, they are vain things. We sin if we restrain prayer, and in particular if we cease praying for the church. They only asked him to pray for them; but he promises to do more, to teach them. He urges that they were bound in gratitude to serve God, considering what great things he had done for them; and that they were bound in interest to serve him, considering what he would do against them, if they should still do wickedly. Thus, as a faithful watchman, he gave them warning, and so delivered his own soul. If we consider what great things the Lord hath done for us, especially in the great work of redemption, we can neither want motive, encouragement, nor assistance in serving him.
1 Samuel 12:1-5 . SAMUEL TESTIFIES HIS INTEGRITY.
1-4. Samuel said unto all Israel--This public address was made after the solemn re-instalment of Saul, and before the convention at Gilgal separated. Samuel, having challenged a review of his public life, received a unanimous testimony to the unsullied honor of his personal character, as well as the justice and integrity of his public administration.
5. the Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness--that, by their own acknowledgment, he had given them no cause to weary of the divine government by judges, and that, therefore, the blame of desiring a change of government rested with themselves. This was only insinuated, and they did not fully perceive his drift.
1 Samuel 12:6-16 . HE REPROVES THE PEOPLE FOR INGRATITUDE.
7-16. Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you--The burden of this faithful and uncompromising address was to show them, that though they had obtained the change of government they had so importunely desired, their conduct was highly displeasing to their heavenly King; nevertheless, if they remained faithful to Him and to the principles of the theocracy, they might be delivered from many of the evils to which the new state of things would expose them. And in confirmation of those statements, no less than in evidence of the divine displeasure, a remarkable phenomenon, on the invocation of the prophet, and of which he gave due premonition, took place.
11. Bedan--The Septuagint reads "Barak"; and for "Samuel" some versions read "Samson," which seems more natural than that the prophet should mention himself to the total omission of the greatest of the judges. (Compare Hebrews 11:32 ).
1 Samuel 12:17-25 . HE TERRIFIES THEM WITH THUNDER IN HARVEST-TIME.
17-25. Is it not wheat harvest to-day?--That season in Palestine occurs at the end of June or beginning of July, when it seldom or never rains, and the sky is serene and cloudless. There could not, therefore, have been a stronger or more appropriate proof of a divine mission than the phenomenon of rain and thunder happening, without any prognostics of its approach, upon the prediction of a person professing himself to be a prophet of the Lord, and giving it as an attestation of his words being true. The people regarded it as a miraculous display of divine power, and, panic-struck, implored the prophet to pray for them. Promising to do so, he dispelled their fears. The conduct of Samuel, in this whole affair of the king's appointment, shows him to have been a great and good man who sank all private and personal considerations in disinterested zeal for his country's good and whose last words in public were to warn the people, and their king, of the danger of apostasy and disobedience to God.


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Students at Frankfort Square School recently sponsored a mitten tree, a winter hat and mitten drive to benefit local families in need. Pictured are (front row, from left) Brianna Meehan, Mia Vetter and Alyssa Rockrohr; and (back row, from left) Zachary Martino, Austin Schuette and Kelly Collins. | Supplied photo
Updated: February 9, 2013 6:17AM
Here is a look at charity news in the Southland.
A Little Bit of Germany: Music and food will highlight the fundraiser "A Little Bit of Germany" from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. The event supports the exchange program between Shepard and Johann Wolfgang Goethe Gymnasium (high school) in Germersheim, Germany. The event will celebrate the food, culture, music, language and people of Germany. There will be a catered dinner and entertainment, and imported souvenirs, candies and baked goods will be sold. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and are for sale in advance at the school office or by contacting Jennifer Fischer at (708) 371-1111, Ext. 3073, or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pre-Super Bowl Party: The New Lenox Sons of the American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive, will hold a Pre-Super Bowl Party fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Jan. 26. Dinner by JH Sweis Catering will include 16-ounce pork chops, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more. Cocktails will be available starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. There will be live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, along with raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Sign up at the post's bar by Jan. 20. Space is limited.
Habitat Help: An orientation session for those interested in participating in the Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs program is slated for 10 a.m. Jan. 26. The Habitat for Humanity affiliate has eight homes in Park Forest and Lansing waiting for a qualified partner family. Attendance is by invitation only, so those interested must call (708) 756-2015 and leave a name and mailing address. Space is limited to the first 100. For more information, visit www.gohabitat.net. Habitat for Humanity also is looking for volunteers to paint, cut wood or install drywall at job sites, to serve on committees and at the Habitat ReStore, or who have experience in public relations, accounting or managing an office. For more information, visit www.gohabitat.net or call (708) 756-2015.
d'Vine Affair: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's annual d'Vine Affair, a Tasting of Fine Wines, will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. The fundraiser supports Catholic Charities' self-sufficiency programs that help families in Cook and Lake counties. Guests can taste and select from more than 250 wines. Tickets for the wine-tasting and a wine-appreciation seminar (advance reservations required) are $125 per person; there's an additional cost of $50 per person for a pre-tasting guided tour. For more information, contact Hillary Fash at (312) 948-6797 or email email@example.com. To make reservations, visit https://www.catholiccharities.net/registrations/event/dvine.
McDonald's Night Fundraiser: Veterans Memorial Middle School in Blue Island will hold a McDonald's Night fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the McDonald's at 11920 S. Western Ave., Blue Island. Fifteen percent of all sales will be donated to help support the school's eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Vicki Cole at (708) 489-8342 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Commander's Benefit: A Homecoming and Special Project Benefit to raise funds for the Child Welfare Foundation, Honor Flight Network, Wounded Warrior Project and VSPANN Veterans Network will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include food, beer, wine, pop and valet parking. There will be raffles, silent auctions and entertainment. For more information or tickets, contact Maureen Hunter at (708) 822-6839 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Help the Hungry: Through Feb. 2, Food 4 Less and Foods Co. customers and associates can support local food banks by donating their spare change in collection canisters at the checkouts. For more information, visit www.food4less.com.
Heart to Heart Extravaganza: The Crisis Center for South Suburbia's annual Heart to Heart Extravaganza dinner dance is scheduled for Feb. 9 at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. There will be cocktails, dinner, auctions, live entertainment and a raffle with $9,500 in prize money awarded. Raffle tickets are $50 and for sale by visiting www.crisisctr.org/events. A ticket order form (also available online) can be downloaded and mailed with payment to the Crisis Center, P.O. Box 39, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Dinner dance tickets ($90), ad book advertising space, and sponsorship opportunities also are available. Contact Christopher Beele at (708) 429-7255, Ext. 118, for reservations and more information. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.
Supporting Blind Veterans: The Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn is collecting donations for its annual April event in which it hosts blind veterans from Hines VA Hospital for a day of food, entertainment, camaraderie and a goodie bag. For more information, to donate or to help make lap robes, email email@example.com or call (708) 423-5220.
Retirees Needed: The Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, is seeking volunteers to help lead educational activities and community outreach. Retirees with experience in education, business or a variety of building trades are especially ideal. For more information, call (815) 838-9400 or email email@example.com.
Resale Shop: One More Thing Resale Shop, at 343 Main St., Park Forest, benefits victims of domestic violence and homeless women with children. The shop, owned by South Suburban Family Shelter, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: Contact Sharon at (708) 228-5077.
Repeat Boutique: The Repeat Boutique resale shop, at 18157 Dixie Highway in Homewood, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. All workers are volunteers, and all proceeds go to Grand Prairie Services clients. Items in the shop include clothing, furs, jewlery, shoes, books and household items. Information: (708) 957-5052.
Seeking volunteers: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives in Will County. New volunteers will receive training. To become an AACR, visit alz.org/illinois, click on "volunteer" and select "Alzheimer's Association Community Rep" on the application form.
Donate unused tickets: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights, has joined tix4cause.com, an emarketplace ticket service that turns unused tickets into cash donations for nonprofits. Individuals, businesses or corporations can donate unused tickets for sports, music, theater or leisure activities to Lake Katherine. The public can buy tickets via tix4cause.com, and 90 percent of the ticket proceeds go to support Lake Katherine. To make a donation and/or buy tickets, visit www.lakekatherine.org or tix4cause.com. Be sure to identify Lake Katherine as your charity of choice. Information: (708) 361-1873.
Text to Give: Nonprofit organization Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, has recently launched a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program allows donors to make a $5 donation through Give by Cell by texting the phrase GIVEPL to the number 20222. Donations are tax-deductible and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Users must be 18 or older or have parental permission to participate, and must agree to the terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. For more information, visit www.givebycell.com.
Staples: Together We Cope is seeking certain staples that are in short supply at its food pantry. Canned soup, pasta, rice and breakfast cereal in particular can be dropped off at the pantry, 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact Carol Ettema, pantry director, at (708) 633-5040 if you wish to conduct a food drive for those items.
Purr-fect Donations: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations to help take care of kittens. The humane society is registered at Target and Wal-Mart. Donated items also can be dropped off at The South Suburban Humane Society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, or the SSHS Spay/Neuter Clinic at 18349 S. Halsted St., Glenwood.
Donations sought: The Silver Cross Hospital resale shop, the Encore Shop, is accepting donations of gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children's clothing, household items and books. Donations can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month at the Encore Shop at 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, just north of the former Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Department. Call (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.
Pizza for a cause: St. Christopher School and Kenootz Pizzeria have teamed up for an Eat and Earn Fundraiser on the first Tuesday of each month. Kenootz Pizzeria, 4659 W. 147th St., Midlothian, is donating 25 percent of all profits for dine-in, carry-out and delivery order (before taxes, gratuity, and coupons) to the school. Be sure to mention St. Christopher when ordering to have the percentage donated. Call the pizzeria at (708) 535-0005.
Target St. Christopher School: St. Christopher School in Midlothian is continuing its participation in Target Corp.'s "Take Charge of Education" program. To help the school, individuals need to use their Target REDcard and inform the checkout person that they would like St. Christopher School to receive credit for the purchase. It does not cost the purchaser anything and Target Corp. will donate up to 1 percent of the REDcard purchases to the school.
Shopping for school: The Summit Hill Educational Foundation is part of the Dominick's family of stores' eScrip program. To participate in the SHEF fundraiser, individuals need to register their Fresh Values cards at Dominick's. For information, call (815) 474-9052 or visit email@example.com.
Donations needed: Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are in need of gently used women's and children's clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances and kitchen items in good working order. The Neat Repeats stores depend on community residents to provide the inventory for the retail operations. All donations benefit women and children who are receiving services free of charge from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Items can be dropped off at either store location: 7026 W. 111th St. in Worth, (708) 361-6860; or 9028 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, (708) 364-7605.
Donations sought: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is seeking donations as part of its annual appeal. In 2012, the museum is trying to raise money for its new "We the People" interactive exhibit, which will teach kids about the importance of patriotism and includes pieces of two beams from the World Trade Center. Donations can be made online at the museum's website, www.cmoaklawn.org, by following the links to donate or become a member; by mail at Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or in person at the museum. Call (708) 423-6709.
Sharing soles: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, is collecting shoes for the Share Your Soles organization. Any gently worn shoes will be accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The goal of the charity is to provide shoes to underprivileged families worldwide. Call (708) 403-4222.
Pets for vets: To ease the financial costs associated with pet ownership, the Animal Welfare League offers all veterans with military ID an exclusive 20 percent adoption fee discount. Adoptions include a free leash and collar or cat carrier, AVID Microchip, 10-day health care and one-year rabies vaccination. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.animalwelfareleague.com or by visiting the Chicago Ridge location, noon to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Veterans can also get a 10 percent discount off veterinary services through its clinic, which is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information: visit www.PetsforPatriots.org or call (877) 473-8223.
Volunteers sought: Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers to help at "The Giving Tree" donation center at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport. Volunteers will assist with sorting, organizing and distributing a variety of items. Volunteers must be available to help on weekdays and be at least 18. Contact Marianne Holzhauer at (815) 774-4663, Ext. 3105 for information. If you are in need of services, contact Daybreak Center at the same phone number. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Ring up donations: South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for its ongoing fundraising program. The agency works with a company that specializes in the collection and recycling of used cellular phones. Some cell phone collection sites include: SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood, Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road., Flossmoor. Call (708) 794-2140, Ext.303.
Opportunities for animals: The Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge is selling Golden Opportunities Books 2012 for $25 each to raise money for its homeless animals. The books offer 50 percent-off coupons and two-for-one discounts at local restaurants, movies, grocers, sporting events and more. The Chicagoland South Suburban/Northwest Indiana Edition is available at the shelter. Call (708) 636-8586, Ext. 268.
Filling pantries: Working to meet unprecedented demand at its pantries in Worth and Summit, Catholic Charities southwest regional office is accepting donations of food and money earmarked for the pantries at its office, 7000 W. 111th St. in Worth. Call (708) 430-0428.
New program: Sertoma Centre Inc. hopes to reach a growing population of individuals who have been dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and mental illness. Its new program is a part of the Developmental Training Programs at Sertoma Centre, which will provide the opportunity for individuals to receive group or individual counseling. Participants in the program also will be given alternatives to talk therapies to better suit the needs of a wide range of individuals. Art, sand and play therapy techniques will be utilized for those who struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings. Also, the utilization of poetry, music, and journaling will be implemented for relaxation and therapeutic interventions. Contact Heather Beckner at (708) 730-6333 or at email@example.com.
Gift cards aid shelter: South Suburban Family Shelter is participating in Jewel-Osco's gift card program. Gift cards are available for purchase in $25, $50 and $100 increments, and the shelter will receive a 5 percent rebate for cards sold by the agency. Payment is made to South Suburban Family Shelter for the face value of the gift card: Proceeds benefit the programs and services provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their families. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext.303, or visit the administrative offices at 18139 Harwood, Homewood.
Tickets for a cause: Sertoma Centre Inc. has joined Tix4Cause.com, a ticket exchange website, to offer a new way for supporters to donate. The Tix4Cause website provides an online platform where ticketholders can donate unwanted tickets to Sertoma Centre and receive a tax deduction. Buyers then purchase these tickets, often at reasonable prices, and Tix4Cause passes 100 percent of the proceeds on to Sertoma Centre. Tix4Cause handles every aspect of customer service including ticket processing and handling. Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park is the first to donate tickets on behalf of Sertoma Centre. The tickets are valued at $140 and include four rounds of open play, 1-18 holes on their course. Sertoma Centre Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services to more than 625 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. Contact Melanie Jones at (708) 730-6206, www.sertomacentre.org or visit www.tix4cause.com.
Shop for PADS: South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has joined the network of charitable organizations that turn gently used fashions and accessories into cash at the Spree store at 151st Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. All donations of gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses and other accessories donated at the Spree store can earn money for PADS. When individuals drop their items at Spree and select PADS as the charity of their choice, PADS receives a check for these donations. Information: Contact Dawn Thrasher at (708) 754-4357, Ext. 107, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Furniture helps Sertoma: Sertoma Centre is seeking donations of furniture for resale at its Good as New thrift store, 4331 Lincoln Highway in Matteson. Sertoma will pick up used donated furniture items and provide a receipt for tax purposes. The thrift store sales benefit more than 625 physically or developmentally challenged clients being served at the Sertoma Centre each day. To schedule a free pickup, contact Karey Wentz, Thrift Store manager, at (708) 481-5627, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Replenish the pantry: Elsie's Pantry, located at Moraine Valley Community Church in Palos Hills, has an ongoing need for canned goods and monetary donations to keep up with the increasing need. Since June 2000, the pantry has served more than 27,000 people living in Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Hickory Hills and parts of Bridgeview, Justice, Orland Park, Willow Springs and Worth. However, donations have decreased over the past two years, forcing the pantry to use its reserves, which, if not replenished, would run out by the end of the year. Canned goods can be brought to the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Donations by check may be made to Elsie's Pantry, 8601 W. 107th St., Palos Hills, 60465. Information: (708) 598-4435.
Free bag of food: New Mercies Community Services was organized in 2003 to provide support services to low-income, elderly and disabled families in south Cook County. The organization operates a food pantry in Midlothian that distributes bags of food twice weekly to this same targeted population. Food distribution is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at New Mercies Community Services, 3824 W. 147th St., Midlothian. Donations to support the service also are sought. Information: Laurie Reed at (708) 606-2864.
Come clean: Together We Cope is seeking donations of personal care items — including shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and disposable razors — that will be shared with families utilizing food pantry services. Donations of any quantity may be dropped off at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in temporary crisis from 22 south suburban communities. Information: Suellen or Tina at (708) 633-5040 or www.togetherwecope.org.
Reaching out: Together We Cope in Tinley Park has established an emergency outreach food program with Faith United Methodist Church as a partner. Emergency bags of nonperishable food will be delivered to the Orland Park church to increase outreach to families needing food. The organization seeks to establish similar partnerships with other area churches. Information: Mary Ann Baer at (708) 633-5040.
Furniture pickup: Together We Cope has added an additional day to its schedule for furniture pickups in Tinley Park and nearby suburbs. With pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays, there now is new inventory of gently used furniture twice a week at the organization's resale shop, located at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. The shop is open six days a week, and a small donation is requested for furniture pickups. Information: Call the shop at (708) 633-9180 or visit www.togetherwecope.org. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in crisis from 27 south suburban communities.
Help soldiers call home: "Cell Phones for Soldiers" was started by two teenagers to help buy calling cards to send to U.S. military stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. They are collecting old cell phones and accessories. The cell phones are recycled for cash and proceeds used to buy the calling cards for the soldiers. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Daniels Printing and Office Supply, 14800 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, is an official drop-off point for any make or model cell phone. Information: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Seeking senior volunteers: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking people 55 or older willing to share their talents and help those in need at a variety of local organizations, mainly in the Joliet Diocese. Catholic Charities will match individual interests with available volunteer opportunities and will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: Cindy, (815) 933-7791, Ext. 125.
Donate cell phones: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting old cell phones to be recycled. The recycling process produces revenue to support the shelter's services. The Rotary Club of Park Forest has paired up with the shelter to help in the collection process. For a list of donation sites, visit www.rotaryofparkforest.org and click on "cell phone locations," or www.ssfs1.org and click on "donate."
Wendy's Night: VFW Post 177 MacDonald-Linn has a fundraiser between 5 and 8 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Wendy's Restaurant at 79th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Proceeds benefit the VFW National Home for Children, located in Michigan. Participants simply order food (drive-through or sit-in) from Wendy's during this time period, and Wendy's donates a portion of its profits to this cause.
Food for victims: South Suburban Family Shelter is in need of nonperishable food items such as canned soups, vegetables and fruit for its clients who are experiencing domestic violence. Personal hygiene products (regular, not sample size please) are also needed. Donations may be dropped off at 18139 Harwood, Homewood. Please call ahead before dropping off items. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Text to Give: St. Xavier University's Department for University Advancement has announced a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the university's Class Gift Fund and the St. Xavier Fund. The program allows donors to make $10 donations using their mobile phones through Give by Cell. You can make a gift to the Class Gift Fund by texting CLASSGIFT with your first and last name to 20222, or make a gift to the St. Xavier Fund by texting SXU with your first and last name to 20222. Donors can give multiple times a month depending on your carrier. Donations are tax-deductible, and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. For information, visit www.givebycell.com.
CARE Program: ComEd offers customer assistance programs that help deployed members of the military and disabled veterans who have fallen behind on their bills, plus programs for low-income families and for nonprofits. For more information or to enroll, visit ComEd.Com/CARE or call (888) 806-2273.


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University of Hawaii...kicking a football
University of Hawaii...kicking a football
I saw this quite awhile ago. Quite impressive. My high school band could barely march in formation.
The OSU one is better...
Epona is fucking amazing. I have a friend up at UMaine in their marching band and she squirted everywhere watching that. Yes, this is something Americans can be proud of because there is nothing like this in the rest of the world.
and then there was practice 3 nights a week til 8pm
good times...great trips
I didnt watch the 9 minute video.
I wqsnt impressed with the first video. It has to at least look realistic if they are going to do that. It was too slow. They should run ;-)
Still, it's tough to beat these guys:


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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:34 pm
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I'm sure you all remember this book. I just had to share the awesomeness that is the trailer:
(Good call on the Arcade Fire song)
Interesting to see how this short story book will do as a full length movie. I can't wait!
My printer thinks it's some kinda guitar hero because it won't stop jamming.
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I am....unsure what to think about this. Though I do suddenly feel like rereading that book...
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Well, they did Horton, so I guess thy can do this.
Hmm, it looks . . . happier than I remember the book being. Granted it's been a while since I read it, but wasn't the kid a jerk? And didn't he and the monsters not really get along?
Ah well, it will be interesting.
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I think the happiness has more to do with the song than anything else, and trailers never show the real tone of the story, ever. There appears to be some feelings of betrayal and loneliness, as shown by the clips of the parents and the classroom.
Ah, nostalgia, it brings a smile to my face.
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I remember the bunny suit. I definitely remember that. I will have to get a group of my friends to go see that movie...it will be fun to reminisce.
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I think that the movie may have a Pan's Labyrinth-esque thread in it - the child will keep retreating to this island where he's king whenever his life gets too upsetting/out of control. (Hopefully it won't be the same ending as PL).
I love that they didn't use CGI for the creatures. Using Jim Henson's workshop for this was a fantastic idea - the monsters look amazing!
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I liked the ending to Pan's Labyrinth. >>;
Jim Henson? Really? Wow, I'm looking forward to it so much more, just for that!
They got the suit right, all right, and the scepter too - as well as the monsters themselves.
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Ah you beat me to it, I was going to make a thread for this trailer.
I think that the movie looks beautiful - the monsters are wonderfully true to the illustrations and it looks like they've provided a great back story to go with the fantasy element. I'm betting it'll be a "retreat from reality into fantasy land" scenario as well.
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Hehehe...John Lassetter (now in charge of Pixar AND Disney studios) was fired for pushing a 3D version of this a little too hard back in the mid-80s (among other things...also wanted to do a 3D Brave Little Toaster, but that obviously didn't happen either). Disney fired him, and Pixar was propelled by Lassetter to the forefront of the industry a decade later...ah, the irony that he's now in charge of their animation studios at Disney too...
Squee can't wait for this movie. From what Squee's heard, the CG on the puppets is mostly just touchups on expressions, but that the majority of it is Hensen's puppetry (yes, very high-fidelity facial puppetry going on here). Which is pretty amazing just looking at the trailer. I think they'll be able to nail the feel for this movie from the looks of things.
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I'm freakin excited!
I'm gonna go buy the book and then while I'm waiting for it to start I'll read it aloud for all to hear.
I can't remember....oh *le sigh*
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Miho! *hug* Long time no see!
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The kinsman refuses to redeem Ruth's inheritance. (1-8) Boaz marries Ruth. (9-12) Birth of Obed. (13-22)
Verses 1-8 This matter depended on the laws given by Moses about inheritances, and doubtless the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. This kinsman, when he heard the conditions of the bargain, refused it. In like manner many are shy of the great redemption; they are not willing to espouse religion; they have heard well of it, and have nothing to say against it; they will give it their good word, but they are willing to part with it, and cannot be bound to it, for fear of marring their own inheritance in this world. The right was resigned to Boaz. Fair and open dealing in all matters of contract and trade, is what all must make conscience of, who would approve themselves true Israelites, without guile. Honesty will be found the best policy.
Verses 9-12 Men are ready to seize opportunities for increasing their estates, but few know the value of godliness. Such are the wise men of this world, whom the Lord charges with folly. They attend not to the concerns of their souls, but reject the salvation of Christ, for fear of marring their inheritance. But God did Boaz the honour to bring him into the line of the Messiah, while the kinsman, who was afraid of lessening himself, and marring his inheritance, has his name, family, and inheritance forgotten.
Verses 13-22 Ruth bore a son, through whom thousands and myriads were born to God; and in being the lineal ancestor of Christ, she was instrumental in the happiness of all that shall be saved by him; even of us Gentiles, as well as those of Jewish descent. She was a witness for God to the Gentile world, that he had not utterly forsaken them, but that in due time they should become one with his chosen people, and partake of his salvation. Prayer to God attended the marriage, and praise to him attended the birth of the child. What a pity it is that pious language should not be more used among Christians, or that it should be let fall into formality! Here is the descent of David from Ruth. And the period came when Bethlehem-Judah displayed greater wonders than those in the history of Ruth, when the outcast babe of another forlorn female of the same race appeared, controlling the counsels of the Roman master of the world, and drawing princes and wise men from the east, with treasures of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh to his feet. His name shall endure for ever, and all nations shall call Him blessed. In that Seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.
Ruth 4:1-5 . BOAZ CALLS INTO JUDGMENT THE NEXT KINSMAN.
1. Then went Boaz up to the gate of the city--a roofed building, unenclosed by walls; the place where, in ancient times, and in many Eastern towns still, all business transactions are made, and where, therefore, the kinsman was most likely to be found. No preliminaries were necessary in summoning one before the public assemblage; no writings and no delay were required. In a short conversation the matter was stated and arranged--probably in the morning as people went out, or at noon when they returned from the field.
2. he took ten men of the elders of the city--as witnesses. In ordinary circumstances, two or three were sufficient to attest a bargain; but in cases of importance, such as matrimony, divorce, conveyancing of property, it was the Jewish practice to have ten ( 1 Kings 21:8 ).
3. Naomi . . . selleth a parcel of land--that is, entertains the idea of selling. In her circumstances she was at liberty to part with it ( Leviticus 25:25 ). Both Naomi and Ruth had an interest in the land during their lives; but Naomi alone was mentioned, not only because she directed all the negotiations, but because the introduction of Ruth's name would awaken a suspicion of the necessity of marrying her, before the first proposition was answered.
4. there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after course involved a marriage with Ruth, the widow of the former owner.
Ruth 4:6-8 . HE REFUSES THE REDEMPTION.
6. The kinsman said, I cannot redeem it . . ., lest I mar mine own inheritance--This consequence would follow, either, first, from his having a son by Ruth, who, though heir to the property, would not bear his name; his name would be extinguished in that of her former husband; or, secondly, from its having to be subdivided among his other children, which he had probably by a previous marriage. This right, therefore, was renounced and assigned in favor of Boaz, in the way of whose marriage with Ruth the only existing obstacle was now removed.
7, 8. a man plucked off his shoe--Where the kinsman refused to perform his duty to the family of his deceased relation, the widow was directed to pull off the shoe with some attendant circumstances of contemptuous disdain. But, as in this case, there was no refusal, the usual ignominy was spared; and the plucking off the shoe, the only ceremony observed, was a pledge of the transaction being completed.
Ruth 4:9-12 . HE MARRIES RUTH.
9. Boaz said unto the elders Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was . . . Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the hand of Naomi--Although the widow of Chilion was still living, no regard was paid to her in the disposal of her husband's property. From her remaining in Moab, she was considered to have either been married again, or to have renounced all right to an inheritance with the family of Elimelech.
10. Ruth the Moabitess . . . have I purchased to be my wife--This connection Boaz not only might form, since Ruth had embraced the true religion, but he was under a legal necessity of forming it.
11. all the people and the elders, said, We are witnesses--A multitude, doubtless from curiosity or interest, were present on the occasion. There was no signing of deeds; yet was the transfer made, and complete security given, by the public manner in which the whole matter was carried on and concluded.
the Lord make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah--This was the usual bridal benediction.
12. let thy house be like the house of Pharez--that is, as honorable and numerous as his. He was the ancestor of the Beth-lehem people, and his family one of the five from which the tribe of Judah sprang.
Ruth 4:13-18 . SHE BEARS OBED.
17. Obed--means "servant."
18-22. these are the generations of Pharez--that is, his descendants. This appendix shows that the special object contemplated by the inspired author of this little book was to preserve the memory of an interesting domestic episode, and to trace the genealogy of David. There was an interval of three hundred eighty years between Salmon and David. It is evident that whole generations are omitted; the leading personages only are named, and grandfathers are said, in Scripture language, to beget their grandchildren, without specifying the intermediate links.


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Baker (Stafford) has consistently kept life guessing while tackling one challenge after another.
"You never thought that you couldn't do something, did you?" asked Baker's younger daughter, Darlene Robertson.
"No, not if I tried," replied Baker, whose life story brings to mind the lyrics of the song "I am Woman (Hear Me Roar)" by Helen Reddy.
"And when she tried, she usually succeeded," exclaimed Baker's older daughter, Teresa Bole.
Baker's daughters have consistently seen her rise above and beyond the call of duty.
"Her life has been tremendous," Robertson said. "She has had an enormous life. For a little girl from Archville, Tennessee, she paved a path, she blazed her trail."
"I was born on May 4, 1936, to Bill and Blanche Rymer," Baker said.
Despite being the second of five children, Baker always found a way to stand out.
"She is always camera ready," said Teresa.
This is readily apparent from the family photos that often caught Baker in various modeling poses. It was this behavior that caught the eye of Charlotte Clark, Cleveland's most pronounced hairstylist in the 1950s and '60s.
"She would do my hair and people would come in to see the latest hairstyles and clothes that I fashioned," Baker said.
"Mother liked to have her hair in an up-do every day," Bole said. "If it did not look done up then she would go in and Charlotte would fix it up for her."
For more than 10 years Baker modeled the latest fashions for Charlotte Clark. Her pictures lined the walls of the downtown Cleveland store.
"There were many times when we would leave the shower setting on," Darlene said. "When mother would go to run a bath the water would hit her hair, so she would go in to have it fixed. Needless to say, she was not pleased."
"And Charlotte always took me in," added Baker.
Baker was spotted while modeling for Clark by a representative for Sunburst and Rainbow productions. The representative became Baker's link to the beauty pageant circuit. Baker was eventually asked to become a pageant judge.
"This was during the beginning of the beauty pageants for children and younger teenagers," Robertson said. "This was back when the girls had natural beauty."
Parents of children who lost always asked Baker what could be improved upon.
"I always told them that their kid did not win because she looked too grown up," Baker said. "I would tell the parents to use less makeup. That is what I told JonBenet Ramsey's mother." Ramsey was the young girl and pageant-circuit contestant who was murdered in Boulder, Colo., in 1996.
Baker began judging while in Cleveland and continued when she moved to Atlanta in 1967. For years she would travel to various pageants held in the Southeast and Atlanta. Baker was eventually sought out to judge national level pageants.
"Teresa has the girls and they were able to get involved in the beauty pageants," explained Robertson.
"Darlene had the boys. Together we have it all: beauty queens, cheerleaders, and handsome men, too," Bole said.
Baker's first job upon arriving in Atlanta was as a waitress at the skyline landmark Polaris Restaurant and Lounge. While working there she met a contact who introduced her to the family-owned steakhouse, Pilgreen's.
"For more than 20 years Mom worked at the steakhouse. The owners of Pilgreen's really accepted her as part of the family," Robertson said.
With her wit, charm and brains, Baker quickly became an integral part of the Pilgreen's staff.
"I was a hostess and I served drinks," Baker said. "Sometimes my regulars would even sit and wait until I was available; most of the time Evel Knievel would wait for one of my tables."
Despite working as a hostess and judging beauty pageants, Baker found a way to land a cameo appearance in the 1977 blockbuster hit "Smokey and the Bandit."
"The Teamsters Union asked me if I wanted to be Burt Reynolds' personal chauffeur during the filming and I said 'Yes!,'" Baker recalls.
Baker was behind a wheel and driving around the '70s heartthrob and Hollywood bad boy before she knew it.
"Burt was always a gentleman, a perfect gentleman. He refused to let me open my door. 'No Miss Billie Joe, I will open your door,' he would tell me," recalled Baker.
Robertson agrees the experience was fun.
"I think my favorite story is when you accidentally rolled his arm up in the window," Bole said. "Although, as a teenager, it was also really cool that we had the six black Trans Ams from the movie in our front yard."
Baker enjoyed the experience.
"They really paid me well as a driver," Baker said. "Sometimes Sally Fields and Burt Reynolds would take me out to eat with them."
In the late '70s in the midst of a real estate boom, Baker decided to leave Pilgreen's and get involved in commercial real estate.
"What you need to understand is that commercial real estate was not worked by many women in the late '70s," Robertson said. "Mom paved a trail for a lot of women, commercial real estate being one of them."
Baker is more modest with her memories.
"The men were very respectful and helpful when I started. They watched out for me and made sure I did not make a fool of myself," Baker said.
Bole has a different stance.
"Mom is a classy lady and she earned their respect," Bole said. "She was stepping into a man's world and she worked hard to succeed."
Baker worked in commercial real estate for almost 15 years. During that time she sold to McDonald's, gas stations like Amoco, and rented out office space.
"My girls were already involved in selling homes and it looked interesting to me. Except for one thing, I wanted to sell to the big companies. I wanted to get involved in commercial estate," Baker said.
In 1984 she was inducted as a Million Dollar Life Club member and in 1995 Baker hung up her gloves.
Today she is settled back in Cleveland, where her two daughters live. Her legacy has continued by way of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
"There is lots of laughter, lots of love," Robertson said. "We are as dysfunctional as the rest, but we love each other and we make it through."
That is not to say that they always felt like laughing.
"Mother's Day was a big deal," revealed Bole. "We had to dress to the nines and attend two different church services in Polk County."
Robertson agreed with her sister.
"Its true," Robertson said. "We had more arguments on Mother's Day than any other day of the year."
"One time, one of you girls wanted to wear hose and I told you, 'No, don't wear hose, they will not stay up'. Darlene wore them and they fell off," Baker said.
"So then she made me wear them and they wrinkled around my ankles," Robertson said.
Now that her children are grown, Baker can now focus on the three 'loves' of her life: the slots, bingo and estate sales.
"I hate estate sales," Bole said. "She manages to convince me by saying, 'Darlene takes me over there and Darlene takes me over here.' So naturally I give in and take her wherever she wants to go."
Baker has visited Las Vegas five or six times with both family and friends.
"While there I saw Elvis in concert," Baker said. "I was in the front row at that round table and he was up on stage. He was so cute."
In the end, Baker has lived a life that is very hard to sum up. She decided early on to seize opportunities and work hard to succeed.
When asked how to live a full life, Baker said, "Work hard and be kind and good to people. Help them when you can and depend on the Lord. He is the only one that can help us."


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I'm traveling to Bangkok and I'd like to not fill my lungs with exhaust every time I go outside. asked Apr 09 '11 at 21:58 wayne |
To actually do any good, you'd need a real respirator with the proper cartridges. This 3M web app should help you pick the right kind. http://www3.3m.com/SLSWeb/home.html?region=AMERICA%C2%AElId=20&langCode=EN&countryName=United%20States You're going to look rather silly wearing this around, though, and it would probably be a bit insulting to the natives. YMMV. linkanswered May 23 '11 at 17:25 Derek Murawsky |
For years I used to use a Respro mask when cycling. It was a pleasant change not to get home and blow my nose to reveal a glob of black snot. I would post a link but the anti-spam measures on this board seem rather over zealous. Just search for Respro. (the only reason I don't use one any more is that I've moved somewhere far less polluted). linkanswered May 23 '11 at 18:08 GraemeD |
There are a variety of respirator ratings offered by NIOSH (us) here. Most people just use a mask with the lowest rating - N95 - unless they have a clear need to use something better. You can pick up such masks at the hardware store for very reasonable prices, and from what I've seen, there are enough Asians who wear masks in big cities that you won't stand out. linkanswered May 23 '11 at 20:26 |
Most of the respirator products are passive masks and the lungs' muscles need to exert extra work to overcome the resistance to air flow thru the filter. Would recommend the active respirator like 'Ecbreathe' powered adaptor for respirator mask -This ECBreathe uses battery power to help overcome the resistance and you can breathe freely. linkanswered Jan 15 '14 at 17:54 funwey |
Check for "cool max" or "coolmax" in the main CT site. I posted a comment with a link to a place that still sells them now. linkanswered Apr 09 '14 at 01:57 |


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kendall schmidt
someone please cum on this hot pic of Taylor, he deserves it! ;D
what else do you want?? I'm ready for new pics or requests
Cum on any of the guys from Big Time Rush. They would look good covered in cum.
I'll try to do the Chris Evans one later on today or tomorrow
OK Found the perfect picture of the Rock and i let him have it... Whatcha think?
Can you do one for Logan Lerman and/or Jonathan Taylor Thomas? Much obliged....
Don't forget this thread !!!!
my cum on jedward
I cummed on Chad Michael Murray ! Enjoy it .
Hey there ! It's a great thread, my favourite ! Who wants to do this amazing pic of Jesse McCartney ? He needs it !!!
It's the turn of Zac Efron! Hope you like it .
PS : For now, I can't print other pictures.. I have to use to my little stock Ahah.
Hot as fuck, babylove75. Keep 'em cumming
Thks Solsticio!
I did another one . Joe Jonas, the hottest!
I think he liked it .
Awesome !!!! Missing a Taylor Lautner face shot
Ahah, I don't have this one in my stock for now :/.
sum hot cum on here
i can do it on zac efron or mcfly if you boys want
If only i could
Very nice GayLad87 ^^.
I chose Nick Jonas this time =).
nice cummmmmmmm
nice thick cum
Nice cum scatophilic!
My cum goes on Ian Somerhalder this time!
I'll post one today, one tomorrow and one the day after tomorrow. Choose the order (: (and any other pic you want me to cum on, just tell me)
1) Chriis !!
2) Dale!
3) The third
What's his name? I don't remember !
Hey boys I'm back (postersneedcum). It's really fun on this thread. Finally, my first contribution. Enjoy !!! Happy New Poster-Cummy Year !!!
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the picture, finally. these image hosting sites really suck. tinypic works only when he wants to...
^ Likin' the picture - Taylor with a big blast of cum is a nice image, and the middle finger is a nice touch (and you have nice hands). What language is that magazine in?
ooh the picture has bee deleted can you repost it? I am finally posting Chris' one today
Finnaly, the picture
can someone spray his cum to this pic of david as a birthday gift to him
So, finally tried to post all of them + that Jesse hot mouth picture And yes, do this Archuleta picture, his mouth looks sooo slutty in this pic ! mmmmmm !!!
I was in Bulgaria (so this is BRAVO Magazine - Bulgaria) ! Taylor pictures and posters are there too, and this turns me on thinking about others who "work" on them
So ... FINALLY !!! Enjoy
And don't forget about this mouth asking for cum :
harryedward : Very nice cum, so hot !
for my part, I don't have picture anymore.. So I have to print new.
Any request?


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- Sep 19:
- George Lucas museum among 3 finalists
- Sep 3:
- Small fire damages Skywalker Ranch in Lucas Valley
- Aug 12:
- George Lucas and wife welcome new baby
- Jul 15:
- Editorial: An impressive double gold for Marin County
- Jul 10:
- Marin residents George Lucas, Kay Ryan honored at the White House
- Jun 24:
- George Lucas weds Mellody Hobson in Skywalker Ranch ceremony
- Jun 20:
- George Lucas unveils Yoda, Indiana Jones statues in San Anselmo Thursday
- Jun 16:
- San Anselmo council OKs $10K donation for Imagination Park
- Jun 12:
- Name chosen for new San Anselmo park donated by George Lucas
- May 15:
- Marin judge sets Lucasfilm retrial for 2014 in pregnancy discrimination case
- Mar 27:
- Lucasfilm wins another round in pregnancy case as high court declines to step in
- Mar 15:
- Workers raze San Anselmo building to make way for park on land donated by George Lucas
- Dec 10:
- Lucasfilm wins appeal of pregnancy discrimination suit; $1.2 million in fees vacated
- Dec 7:
- George Russell: Revenge of the Bivalves
- Nov 4:
- George Russell: Darth Mickey
- Oct 30:
- 10 deeply skeptical tweets regarding Star Wars Episode VII
- Apr 8:
- George Russell: George Lucas' Grady Ranch project
- Nov 26:
- A look at the Lucas empire
- Jun 30:
- June 30, 2010: Verdict -- Lucasfilm discriminated against pregnant woman
UNANIMOUS VOTES are not easy to come by from the Marin County Planning Commission. But not every project comes with the track record that San Anselmo resident George Lucas has here when it comes to development.
The commission's 7-0 vote approving the filmmaker's controversial plan to build a large digital production studio on his Grady Ranch property in Lucas Valley was a fitting endorsement of a project that should live up to its promises, just as Lucas' Skywalker Ranch and Big Rock projects have done.
Not only does the studio complex promise to bring several hundred jobs, but Lucas has gone above and beyond the performance of most developers in terms of managing traffic, restoration and preservation of open lands and resources and building a large project mostly hidden from sight.
The commission decided, after hearing testimony last week from about three dozen speakers, that the plan was in line with a master plan approved more than a decade ago.
Lucas plans to build a production center with film stages, screening rooms, a café, guest quarters, a gym and a wine cave on part of the 240-acre ranch. He pledges to preserve 187 acres of open space and restore the Miller, Grady and Landmark creeks that run through the property.
Some neighbors warned of possible traffic problems, night lighting and loss of ranch land. Their contention that the development plans were being rushed through without adequate public review ignore the fact that his proposal is actually less than the master plan for the property that was approved by the county more than a decade ago. Lucas unveiled his current plans more than a year ago. That's hardly a rush job.
Many people spoke in support of Lucas, citing his 30-year record of being a "good neighbor" whose projects have not created the traffic problems that some worried about before they were built.
Lucas received support from the Marin Economic Forum, a private-public organization that analyzes the economic effects of proposed plans and projects. Robert Eyler, representing the forum, said the project will create 690 jobs, including construction jobs. The Lucas empire's expansion will create jobs in other parts of Marin's economy.
"You're really talking about a job creator for Marin County," Eyler told the Planning Commission.
It's not a surprise that concerns were raised about this large project. That's how things work here. That's not a bad thing. It means such projects receive plenty of scrutiny.
But Lucas is more than a famous filmmaker. He has an impressive record as a local developer who lives up to his promises, cares about protecting and enhancing the surrounding environment and has earned a reputation as a good neighbor.
When you combine all that with the boost to Marin's economy, this is a plan that deserved the Planning Commission's unanimous approval.


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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Mario Birthday Bash
The boys loved the cupcakes I made with Super Mario characters
and cute candy stars.
For the cupcake & candy stands, I simply wrapped boxes in brick paper to look like the bricks from the Mario games.
I made the marshmallow 1UP mushrooms pops & krispie pop stars & displayed them in cardboard tubes that I painted green to look like the pipes from the Mario games.
I made the cotton ball clouds to the sky backdrop (thanks to Dawn from Not Just a Mommmy) which was the perfect finishing touch!
Of course, what is a party without favor bags?
Filled with Mario treats of course!
The boys also got their own "I'm The Bomb!" shirts
which helped them gear up to get their GAME ON
in the AWESOME Gamez on Wheelz 3D Video Game Truck!
The boys had a great time playing all their fun video games!
We even created a Players Lounge in the boys hideout under the stairs
where the boys could "chill-lax" and play Mario on their Nintendo DS.
It was another great birthday & Evan and his buddies are already planning next year's bash!
Linked to: Show & Tell Saturdays Weekend Wrap-Up
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16 comments:
- Canterbury Cakes said...
What a fantastic party! Amazing.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Not Just A Mommy! said...
Looks like you all had a crazy time and it all came together amazingly! The boys looked like they had a blast, and that's always the best part.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Ashley said...
The party looks amazing. What a great mom you are! The Rice Krispies stars are adorable. So are the cardboard pipes you made. I love it all!
- January 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM
- Lisa @ Henderson Rubin Creative Design Studio said...
Wow, love your party! My two boys are crazy for Mario! My 7 year old wants me to give him a party just like yours! OMG, I have a lot of work ahead of me, LOL! Amazing job, your boys and their friends are so lucky!
- January 22, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- Christine {Pure Joy Events} said...
You party was the BOMB!
- January 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Keisha - Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams said...
What a fantastic job! I love the hangout - that looked cool. I also love the marshmallow pops!!!
- January 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Amy's Party Ideas said...
What a fun party!!! I LOVE the marshmallows! Much easier than my donut hole cake pops :)
And I love the "bricks" for the display stands! Great job! - January 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM
- sweets said...
Very creative, congrats on a successful party!
- January 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Lindsay {Easy Made Invitations} said...
This party looks great!! I love the brick boxes and green tubes! Look just like the game! What a great idea!!
- January 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Enchanted Expectations said...
I'm in LOVE!!!!! You did an amazing job.
- January 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Alison said...
Fab party! So many great Mario details! Great job!
Alison (Alison Lawson Cakes) - January 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM
- Modern Frills said...
You did a fabulous job! LOVE every detail!!!
- January 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM
- Kellie Brown said...
What a fabulous party!! I linked to it on our Parties & Entertaining board at iVillage~ http://forums.ivillage.com/t5/Party-Talk-Tips/Super-Mario-birthday-party/td-p/118828307
- January 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM
- Trish - Sweetology101 said...
your party is AWESOME!
- January 24, 2012 at 7:36 AM
- KCE said...
You did such a great job with this party. So much attention to detail. SUPER!!
- January 25, 2012 at 4:54 PM
- Michelle said...
Such a cute party!!! Where did you get the cardboard tubes for the pipes?
- June 30, 2013 at 12:13 PM


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In Part 2: A Risky Hiring Decision, we found out just how wonderful Lisa really was; she was amazing! Needless to say, we were thrilled to have Lisa join our team. Not only was she an exceptional employee but she reminded us to not judge a book by its cover.
Cliché, right? Absolutely. But that's what made Lisa's situation so significant. After Lisa had been working for a while, she gave us some insight into what was going on with her the day of her interview.
Her father had passed away two weeks before the interview. She was a little guarded, given the circumstances. Before her father passed, the family started major construction at their home – which is why she had a weird smell. Her interviewer thought it was marijuana in Would You Give This Woman a Job?
With all of the crazy things going on in Lisa's life, we couldn't understand why she still decided to attend the interview. Lisa told us that this was actually her very first interview, ever. She wanted to talk about what was going on in her life but didn't know the rules of the interview process. She had no idea about interview etiquette: what not to wear and what not to say. She didn't know that her root in-need-of- a color-retouch and abrasive smell would make a bad first impression. So the question that comes to mind is, "Is it a cop out to make decisions based on a candidate's presence during an interview?"
Lisa's situation reminded us that even in a situation as formal as an interview, we should first honor our humanity by be willing to be vulnerable, and having the courage to ask difficult questions. Asking the right "human" questions during the interview would have created an opportunity for complete understanding. Lisa and her interviewers inadvertently embraced the opportunity for miscommunication. Thankfully, the truth prevailed.
What's the most courageous thing you have ever done in an interview situation?


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Okay, so this tutorial is to teach how to get your pictures to make this transformation:
1. Start by opening your picture in Photoshop.
3. Move the little buttons around like I've shown in the diagram. No one has ever taught me the correct way to do this, but I always start at the right with the white tab and I move it slightly to the left. Then I go all the way over to where the black tab is on the left, and I move it slightly to the right. And finally I play around with the middle gray tab. When you are done, if you want to you can "uncheck" the box next to the word "preview" and that will show you what your picture originally looked like. It amazes me how much gray my pictures always start out with.
4. The next part I am not going to type in detail because I already did it in my previous post, starting with step number 4. For this tutorial I am using an image that I found here: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/972210
Follow steps 4 through 9 from my previous post. I will post pictures here but will not go into detail:
5. We're almost finished. I personally don't like to texture on my baby's face and skin, so I want to erase that part of the texture.
6. I like to zoom in closely when I fine tune these details, so I will use my "Navigator" tool and slide the button to the right to zoom in to Claire's face. If your Navigator tool is not showing, then on your menu options click on "Window" and then "Navigator."
7. Erase the texture on her face and skin. On the smaller areas (like her legs) I changed my brush size from the "100" down to about "50." When you're done, slide the "Navigator" button (from step 6) back to the left so you can see your whole picture again.
8. The last step is to darken the edges. I do this by using the "burn tool" which is one of my all-time favorite tools in Photoshop. I use it when I create so many of my papers and I just love the look that it does. If you can envision taking a paper, lighting a match to it and watching the edges burn, that is exactly what this tool does. For this tutorial I will once again use that same soft round brush that we used for the "eraser" tool. But you can get creative with this and use other brush shapes as well. For instance, on this image I had done with her, I used a scroll brush at the bottom of the picture using the burn tool: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rujJJ-dR2BI/SZuPlrfSO_I/AAAAAAAAAPg/JaWY_REEhfE/s1600-h/Claire_PinkDress_Stairs.jpg
9. And now, just go around the edges of your picture. Hint: if you want to keep it going in a straigt line, then hold down the shift key at the same time.
I hope you have fun with this. Get creative. Try all sorts of different textures. Good luck!