Steve Lavey | 20 Million Minutes

Will The Olympics Be Worth It?

Steve — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:33:16 +0000

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

Why Will Obama Remain Weak? It’s the Economy Stupid

Steve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:05:48 +0000

Good analysis by the Jerusalem Post today — I also have been wondering lately why no one is talking about the economy, or the HUGE lack of job creation. We need to create jobs that will be permanent. Everybody is saying no to the American president these days. And it’s not just that they’re saying no, [...]

Remembering the “One Anothers”

Steve — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:01:16 +0000

I love reminding myself of all of the references to “One Another” in the Bible. Today is a day to remember some of those commands: John 15:12 – Love one another Romans 5:13 – Don’t pass judgment on one another Romans 12:5 – Be members of one another Romans 12:10 – Honor one another Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony [...]

Gavin Macleod Teaches Biblical Principles

Steve — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:40:55 +0000

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

Handbell Hero for your Video Gaming Children

Steve — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:20:23 +0000

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

White House: Cap and Trade = 15% Income Tax Hike

Steve — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:31:41 +0000

CBS News is reporting that the Obama administration, after reviewing the costs to the US of the proposed cap and trade legislation will cost $200 billion a year or an average of $1,761 per family. The Obama administration has privately concluded that a cap and trade law would cost American taxpayers up to $200 billion [...]

Rockefeller Gives an Honest Assessment

Steve — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:22:38 +0000

Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller has gone on record to tell his constituents that the bill in the House will probably lead to a huge tax increase on the middle class

10 Secrets to Business Success

Steve — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:52:03 +0000

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

Sun-Times says Cotton Patch Gospel “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

Steve — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:41:44 +0000

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

Reviews are Coming in: Cotton Patch Gospel is Excellent!

Steve — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:34:46 +0000

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

Provision Theater Teams Up with Chicago Charity

Steve — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:16:40 +0000

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

$9 Trillion Debt — And we are going to allow this?

Steve — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:35:27 +0000

Figures released by the White House budget office today foresee a cumulative $9 trillion deficit from 2010-2019, $2 trillion more than the administration estimated in May. Moreover, the figures show the public debt doubling by 2019 and reaching three-quarters the size of the entire national economy. Obama economic adviser Christina Romer predicted unemployment could [...]