Steve Lavey | 20 Million Minutes

Pork Spending: This makes me sick!

Steve — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:20:49 +0000

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

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Easiest Way to Know Your Political reps: Repsheet.com

Steve — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:38:13 +0000

Just came across an awesome idea and how simple. http://repsheet.com is website that lets you: * look up your elected representatives… * see the political zones you live in… * and track news about your reps. A dead simple lookup tool they have made it so easy…..to find your representatives, simply type your address into the search box on the [...] Related posts:

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Billion Here , Billion There — Look at the US Budget

Steve — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:11:58 +0000

Here is a site that has the US budget broken down into readable PDfs. Check it out and see where we are spending a trillion three more than we are taking in. Related posts:Politics as Usual with $900 Billion Stimulus Bill — Take a Look; It’s Your Money I want CHANGE but it looks like [...] Related posts:

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Would You Partner with Us?

Steve — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:48:41 +0000

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

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A Great Five Minute Lesson on Leadership

Steve — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:39:47 +0000

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

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Provision Theater’s Open House Fundraiser – June 12

Steve — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:41:11 +0000

Provision Theater Company will be hosting an Open House Celebration benefit on June 12 to showcase their new facility, a 200-seat theater complex at 1001 W. Roosevelt. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and tours with a special performance at 7:30 pm. The evening will end with a live auction and full reception [...] Related posts:

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Did You Know? Free Concerts Starting Tonight – June 2

Steve — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:31:36 +0000

The Chicago Park District puts on free concerts all summer long? — this one is tonight (6-2-09) at Welles Park (lincoln and montrose) and features the Hoyle Brothers. Get more info at Free Things to Do in Chicago Celebrating another summer of free music under the stars, the Chicago Park District’s Concerts in the Park series [...] Related posts:

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The Effectiveness of Church Online Strategies

Steve — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:35:03 +0000

One of the folks blogs I read is Drew Goodmanson who recently held a webinar to talk about using online strategies to reach non-Christians. He said: Thank you for all who participated in today’s webinar, nearly 80 people signed-up for it. For those who missed it, here was the description of the webinar: We have all [...] Related posts:

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My Best Friend Blago

Steve — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:22:47 +0000

Check out this riveting piece about the inner workings of former Governor Blagojevich by a man who knew him well in this month's Men's Journal. Wow! Related posts:

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Today is Free Chocolate Friday

Steve — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:53:41 +0000

Hurry! On Friday, May 15, the Mars candy company will give away 500,000 certificates for free Mars chocolate products. The certificates will become available on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m EST, and they’re available until they’re gone, so you’ll need to act fast. Mars is promoting their Real Chocolate Relief Act campaign and website. Related posts:

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Chicago Photo of the Week – Heaven’s Rays

Steve — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:38:40 +0000

Nothing else needs to be said….. Related posts:Words to Start Your Week Words to Start Your Week -- Two of the greatest...Chicago Photo of the Week- Chicago Flower Show Periodically, when I find an excellent photo capturing some aspect...Just Who Does Go to Hell? Last week, MSNBC did a piece on people’s attitudes about... Related posts:

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Free Coffee This Week From Borders

Steve — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:20:24 +0000

With the economy in the doldrums, Borders wants to give you lift this week with a free cup ‘o joe! Now through May 6, you can get a free 12 oz. beverage from Seattle’s Best Coffee at any of in store cafes at Borders. Related posts:

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