Oak Lawn Independent

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Keeping The Keys Is An Educational
Video For Seniors
I lie fiieiiil Court of Cook County Coniuiuiiity Safety developed to help bring the latest information to seniors to
Initiative. Ill eonjuiictioii uith the Chicago Dept, on ,‘\ging. help them continue to practice traffic safety. The program
recently preniiercii an educational video aimed at senior is presented to senior citizen groups throughout Cook Maria Pappas (right). Cook County Treasurer, was a
drivers called Keeping the Keys More than 70 community County. Presentations by medical professionals addressing recent guest on the “Community In Focus” cable
leadens and senior tepiesentalives from the Chicago Dept, safety-related needs of mature adults are a major part of television show on channel 43, hosted by Ed McElroy
on Aging attended the premier at the Levy Center. 2019 the program. (left).
\\'. l.awTence Ave. in ('hicago. Keeping tite Keys is the fifth in a series of videos The topic of conversation was paying your taxes
( ook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy C. through one of the 121 LaSalle Banks in the southwest
developed by the Circuit Court of Cook County Com¬
Lvans said. “We are aware that as we age, driving munity Safety Initiative. Other videos include Deadly area of Chicago. Also discussed was the advantages
becomes more challenging. The court is comniittcd to for seniors offered by the County. More information
Decisions, developed for young drivers to examine the
laising public awareness on this issue to improve traffic can be obtained by calling the Treasurer's office
consequences of impaired and aggressive driving; the
salety for all citizens." Polish language video, Cena Zyeia, the Spanish language at [phone] or visit their web site at
I he video was developed to evplain how the natural v^vsNs.C OOKCOUNTYTRF.ASURF.R.COM.
video, Quie Precio Tiene La yida? and Wasted, all of
aging process affects eyesight, Tiearing. cognitive skills which present the legal ramifications of a DUl arrest. Polluted Air Report
and reflexes of senior drivers, which in turn affect their
ability to drive safely. Keeping the Keys, aimed at drivers The Circuit Court of Cook County Community Safety
>5 or older, offers tips to help senior drivers stay on the Initiative is funded by a grant from the National Highway
road longer and safer. The video was written, directed and Traffic Safety Administration through the Illinois Dept, of Environmental Defense today issued a report showing
produced by Circuit Court staff Information on alternative Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety. that 21 eastern stales, including Illinois, can reap more
transportation for seniors who decide it is time to limit or For more information, or to schedule participation in the than $1 billion annually in public health benefits by
to slop driving is akso presented. Drive Wise, Stay Alive Mature Driver Program, W^ior reducing dangerous nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from
Keeping the Keys will be incorporated into the court’s citizens are encouraged to call the Circuit Court of Cook power plants year-round, rather than just the summertime
Itvive lfV.se, Shiv .ilive Mature Driver Program that was County’s Chicago Traffic Center at [phone]. months mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). “A Plan for All Seasons: Costs and
Benefits of Year-Round NOx Reductions in Eastern
Hold Girl Scout ( ie Sales States” shows operating pollution control equipment year-
round to reduce NOx and other pollutants will cost power
plants only 27% more while doubling the health benefits
for each state. The complete report is available at
ra.lltulsint e moefnft iothne irG ifral voSrcitoeu t vacroieotkieiess -a nTdh inp eoNpilien tsb eagnind cthoooskei ese aartl yh omdaey asn, d ghirellsd nbeaikgehdb orthheo odo rbigaiknea ls alsehso trotb rraeiasde w“wPwol.leuntvedlr oanirm ise nutnahldeeafltehnys eto.o rbgre/gaoth/ne oixnr eJapnourat.r y or July,
coconut-covered Sainoas. as well as six other favorites. money for troop activities. and policy makers in Illinois should make a New Year’s
resolution to reduce NOx emissions all year long, not just
Hull s because (iirl Scout cookies are an American Girl Scouts from Chicago will be taking orders for
during summer months.” Said Michael Shore, southeaster
tradition that first hit the mainstream in 1934. But even cookies Jan. 10-31. In addition to the order-taking sale.
quality manager for Environnfental Defense. “Utiiny
die-hard Girl Scout cookie-lov ers are often unaware of the Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase on site at
companies in many eastern states are installing pollution
real reward behind the annual cookie sale: helping girls to various locations throughout Chicago during Girl Scouts
control equipment, but few facilities intend to operate this
build business skills and become financially savvy. of Chicago’s neighborhood site booth sales during March.
equipment year-round, even though NOx contributes to a
"1 he cookie sale is a great experience for everyone; girls Loop site sales will be held March 28 and April 23 at
suite of public health and environmental problems
enjov the experience and consumers love the cookies," locations throughout the downtown area.
throughout the year. Once capital investments are made,
said Brooke Wiseman, CLO of Girl Scouts of Chicago. Profits from the sale of each $4 box of cookies helps the
the cost of operating the equipment 12 months rather than
■But, like most things in the Girl Scout program, the council recruit and train new leaders; update experienced
only five moths is relatively small while the public health
benefit to girls is that if s a skill-building exercise. Taking leaders; offer council-wide program events and outdoor
benefits, including reduced illness and mortality, are
orders, handling money, tallying sales and distributing experiences; maintain council properties; pay for printed
orders helps to teach and reinforce nmney managemenl, materials and postage; provide support for nearly 15,600 huge.”
“As states take action to control NOx and other power
ilecision-making and goal-setting. For some girls, it s a girls; and offer financial assistance to girls. Troops/groups
plant pollutants year-round, a domino effect will be
llrsi-time experience with such disciplines. also receive a percentage of the profit to supplement the
created, encouraging other states to follow examples set by
'Our Girl Scout council’s annual cookie activities make funding of their yearly activities. All of the profits are used
regional neighbors. As more states adopt rigorous
eirls mini-business owners. Wiseman added, and that locally. For information about supporting the Girl Scout
standards, EPA will have proven models and a more
fosters business and entrepreneurial development. This program and receiving a box of cookies as a bonus, call
favorable climate ip which to examine air quality policies,
activity enables consumers to support the entire Girl Scout Girl Scouts of Chicago at [phone] or visit
cookie sale and receive a box of cookies as a bonus. w ww uirlscouls-chicawQ.oru. making comprehensive action at the federal level more
Girl Scouting has always encouraged goal-setting and Oak Lawn Town Hall Meet likely,” said Shore..
NOx pollution, along with sulfur dioxide, contributes to
career exploration through its many events and initiatives.
In fact, many of today’s businesswomen say that selling Residents of the 4th The meeting will include T,700 deaths each year in Illinois. NOx emissidns also
contribute to a host of year-round environmental problems,
Girl Scout cookies was an important first step toward District of Oak Lawn are an update on current
from acid rain and haze in the mountain regions to oxygen
successful careers. Today, as competition in the work invited to attend a Town developments in Oak
depletion in coastal estuaries that degrades water quality
world increases and labor statistics show.women still far Hall Neighborhood Lawn, There will also be a
outpaced by their male counterparts, the Girl Scouts Meeting at 7;30 p.m. on question and answer anEdn hvairromnsm feisnht.a l Defense, a leading national non-profit
underscore the need for girls to have business and Tuesday, Jan. 7th. The session on issues brought organization based in New York, represents more than
financial skills. After mgny decades, selling Girl Scout meeting will be at the forward by attendees. 300,000 members. Since 1967 we have linked science,
cookies still proves to be an excellent primer. Salem United Church, 9717
Soon after Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts S. Kosmer Ave. and is Refreshments will be economics, and law to create innovative, equitable, and
m 1912, Girl Scout leaders and girls sold cookies in order hosted by Trustee Steve served following the cost-effective solutions to the m6st urgent environmental
to be self-reliant and to fund their own troop activities. In Rosenbaum. meeting. problems.
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Make Savings Account A New Year’s Resolution
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•..i\ .icioiiiil on the lop 111 sour list ll sou h-issn'l b^.•on H sou luiss' ;i 4lM(k) plan at ssork. contribute at least as directly to your principal. There is no need to contact your
.il'lc to >.isi.' inois' ol soul li.irsi-o.lilts'll iloll.ii-' lit tits' p.tsl. luus'ii as sour somtiaiiy inatehes - anil more if you can. lender or to commit to a-spccific amount
\oi lakiiie aslsauiaee of this opportunits is equisaleitt to 6. bank your raises
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Noiis'ls to ks's'p sou on li.isli lit 2ito.' p.issiiie up iVsfinWHey. If your eompans iloesn't offer a When you get a raise, continue to live on your previous
I. MVRISMMI 4iilik) pl.iit or if soil’se ma.\ed out on your annual salary. Deposit the additional funds into a savings or
t I’ \' rs's'otiutls'llil lll.lt sou S.iss' Is'lt I's'ls's'IlI ol soul soiuiibiitioit. open an iiulisulual retirement account (IR.A) investment account and you’ll be surjrrised boss quickly
iiisonis'. but iloii'l Is'l Ih.il .iiiioiinl -.c.iis' sou .iss.is It ten Ol a Koilt IK A ami contribute to it reiiularly. your balance grows. Do the samiAtwith your ineomc tax
.V SAN K niROlCIl PA2 ROKK DK.IU C TION refund cheek and anv unexpected svindfalls.
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to s.iss' s'.is'h ntimlli .iiiil rs'uul.ii ls pul .iss .is ili.il .iitiouni PI ANS 7. KEEP PAYING OFF A LOAN
I OUsIsls'lls'S IS SS ll.lt sOUIIts' \ eteal ssas to sase is to base sour company.,slesluel When you finish paying off a ear or personal loan,
iiions's front ssiur pascbeck to go ilircctly to a sasings continue to make the same monthly payment - but to
.Ks'ouut or into I S. Sasings Boiisis. Rcniembcr. sshat you yourself instead. Put the money in a savings or investment
iloii'i see. >ou can't spensf. \\ bile you’re at it. see if you account and when the time comes to buy'a new car, you
s'.Ill eel sour emploser to elcctronicalls sis'posit sour pay- may find you have enough to pay for the ear in cash or, at
WINDOWS s'bs's'k to sour bank account. Ibis can help you avoid the least, make a substantial down pavment.
ts'ni[itation to ileposil onis part ol your check ansi 8. PAY OKI NOl R ( REDIT C ARDS
succumb to impulse bus ing ss itb the rest ol it. Consolidate all your credit card debt on one or two cards
4. SK I I P AN Al I OM ATIC INN KSTMKNT PLAN with the lowest interest rate. Start paying as much as you
\l.iii> mutual fund companies ssill tirrange to deduct S5() can each month to get rid of your credit card debt. Keep in
or niorc from sour bank account each month and deposit it mmd that when you tack on interest rates of up to 18
AWNINGS
into .1 mutual iund account W itb this ssstematic approach, percent to your purchases, “sale" items are lar less ol a
soniclimcs called dollar cost averaging, you buy more bargain. .Also consider paying oil your credit card debt
shares sslien prices arc loss and lesser shares sshen prics's with a home equity loan. In most instances, the interest
‘^'“[phone] rise. I lls' net result is that sour total inscstment cost-is expense is deductible and your loan interest rate is lower.
as eraeed os cr time But he careful, home equity loans put your home at stake
5. RO,! Nl) I P’ M)l R MORTCAfiK PAN MKNT if you get behind on payments.
t EVERGREEN DOOR & WINDOW You can build up csiuits in your home faster and sase 9. REINN ES I DIMDENDS
ihousandsTif dollars, in interest simply bs 'rounding’ up Bv arranuinu tii rem\es^ ihi idends Irom stocks and
sourlfTiorigags' pasmciit ( onsider increasing sshat you pas mutual funds, vou can purchase additional shares ol stock
to the nearest hundred or |ust send an estra S5II or SI01) or mutual fuiiils with no commission cost. II you have a
eeitilleale of deposit (CD), have interest credited back to
your aeeount. rather than sent to you monthly, and you II
Dr. Ronald H. Cope Cole Vision
earn imeresi on voui interest.
10. KEEP I RAl K OF WHERE NOl R MONEY
Dr. Deborah Wagner Cope (iOES
Insurance I iideistanding how you spenvl your money is key to
Optometrists determining how viiu can cut hack. C arry a small notebook
with vou and keep track ol every dime you speinl for a
Provider month or two. N'ou’re sure to come up with ways to spend
less and save more
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 2,2003- PAGE 3
Protect Kids From Criminals
Protecting children from criminals who would exploit House Bill 3717 would:
them and steal their innocence is the aim of an Illinois • Establish a new offen.se called Illegal Solicitation of
State Crime Commission (ISCC) initiative sponsored by a Child. Prohibits an adult from luring a child to
State Sen. Patrick O’Malley (R-Palos Park). "any location" for an unlawful purpose. Makes it
illegal to "intentionally contact or knowingly
“The epidemic of child exploitation must come to an
communicate with any child for the purpose or with
end," O’Malley said. "My ‘Project Safe Child' legislation the intent to engage in any unlawful,act upon or with
makes several important changes to Illinois laws that are any child."
necessary to protect our children. The Illinois State Crime
• Make it a Class 3 felony .to prohibit explicit
Commission and 1 are committed to making this legisla¬
depictions of child erotica.
tion become a reality."
• Prohibit a child sex offender from conducting or
Mouse Bill 3717 strengthens laws combating child
operating a business that photographs, videotapes or
abduction, solicitation and pornography to protect children
takes digital images of children. Also prohibits child
from sexual predators.
sex offenders from taking photographs, videotapes
"The Illinois State Crime Commission W'lll never allow or digital images of children.
any self-interest group or individual to stand in the way of • Establish the Project Safe Child pilot program to
protecting our children from Internet predators," said coordinate state and (bderal efforts to stop child
ISCC Executive Director Jerry Eisner. “Too many children victimization via the Internet.
get hurt by chance. None should suffer because of our Approved by the Senate, Mouse Bill 3717 is pending In
indifference." the Mouse of Representatives.
Terrence J. O'Brien, President of the Board of
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By Mark Weisbrot universities, or nop-profit foundations. For many drugs, a
. •.'ESSC\..£' private company will draw directly on this publicly-sup¬
Soon the pharmaceutical company Wyeth will begin an ported research, carrying through the necessary clinical
educational campaign on college campuses about trials and grabbing the patent.
depression. W’yeth sells the patented anti-depressant The question naturally arises: why not increase public
F.fTexor. The company has hired Cara Kahn - star of an sector funding, and make these drugs available as generics,
MT\’ reality show to l\elp draw crowds of students to at a fraction of their patent-protected price? Economist
their forums and events, including free screenings for Dean Baker has done some of the calculations. Our federij
depression. and state governments would save so much money - from
Anti-depressants arc an enormously profitable, multi- lower prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid
billion dollar market for the industry, and campuses are a - that these savings would -practically pay for public
significant and growing part of that market. While no one funding of the research now paid by the drug companies.
doubts that depression is a serious and widespread mental And this does not include the savings to other consumers,
health problem, or that' anti-depressants have helped many or the benefits to the rest of the econoniy, both of which
of its victims, the thought of big drug companies trolling would be large.
campuses for impressionable customers is disturbing. From a purely economic point of view, the case for
I'nfortunately this episode is just a drop in the bucket, combining public funding of pharmaceutical research with
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when it comes to the harm and waste caused by a patent generic drugs is quite compelling. This is something that
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system that has spun out of control. Pharmaceutical com¬ members of Congress, as well as advocates for senior
Main Office 3840 W. 147th Street. panies now employ more than twice as many people in citi7.ens. might want to consider as they look at legislation
^ Midlothian, IL. 60445 ^ y sales and iiiarkeiing as in research and developiiicnt. to provide a prescription drug benefit for Medicare. We
fins IS just wlia? standard economic theory would pre¬ have millions of senior citizens who must sacrifice and
Education dict a compaify that is granted a monopolv. enforceable struggle to get necessary medicines, while double-digit
through patent law. will seek to expand its profits by annual increases in drug prices are making it increasingly
increasing demand. For dmg companies, that means con¬ expensive to solve this problem.
Reform Issues vincing doctors to prescribe and patients to take their
druus Of course, the pharmaceutical lobby is one of the most
file industry counter-argument is that their monopolv powerful ill the world another curse of the patent system
Ihc education CNtablishmciu is in' liiiinoil o\ci this profits are the only way to finance the research and that gives them these huge profits. According to the Center
\car's cicclion icsults 1 ducaiioii rcldmi was \ iclonous development that bring us new. lile-savuig and life- for Responsive I’oliiics, the industrv spent .SIS7 million on
tills Niwcinber with the cleelioii ol scscr.il new eovernors improving drugs. But IS this tnie'.’ lobbying in the last (1‘J‘)9-20()0) election cycle. These
•iitd legislators wlu'se plalloinis eorereit a wide \ariet\ ol In addition to the wa.sie and harm associated with companies can be expecievi to oppose any infringement on
marketing and adveriisiiig. theie is the problem that the llieii terrain. In fact, they have-lobbieil hard against even
school ehoiee elioris and hard-eore .leeoiintahilitv
nie.isures lor schools I tespiie the best elloris ol then spin- majoiiiy of corporate research spending actually goes to including a piescripiion drug benefit in the .Medicate
ineisieis. ehaini'ioiis ol the status i|uo could claim lew real copycat dnigs. These are drugs that attempt to serve the system; for leaf that it might lead to a reduction in I S
same function as already existing pharmaceuticals, so as to drug prices taniong the highest in the developed vvorldl
\ICtOIICs
get a new patent for the same thing But these coiporations cannot dominate drug and health
I \('isall>. pohiieians h.i\e been tirgs'd to sia\ av\.i> liom
desl.iring thenisebes Iriendic lowaiils reform m lear of .i " .-Vdd in jhe-enormous legal costs of acquiring and pro¬ care policy indefinitely. anymore than the tobacco com¬
piedicled backlash b> the unions Not this time In tecting patents, political lobbying and other waste, and panies could hold onto the 19.s0's rules in public health,
c.mdidate sur\e\s and lese.iigli eoiidiieted In the I enter patent protection is increasingly proving to be a very advertising, or the courts. .Sooner or later the sheer
loi 1 dusalion Kelorm. we found that nioie than half the , expensive and inefficient means of financing useful magnitude of the waste and excess caused by the present
..indid.iles endorsed le.il eduealion reforms, like charier research. .About half of all bio-medical research is cur¬ patent system will lead to reform, and they will not be able
'..hools. school- choice and pa\-for-peiforniaiice lot rently financed bv the public sector, through government. to prevent it.
teachers When it comes down to results. fiilK 52".. of
cliokc supporters won and 51".> of charter supporters won Will Refund Overpayment Of Tax Bills
gubern.itorial i.iees I his is gre.it news for a couitlr\ where
loo olien eduealion reform comes to late to stales that necil
It the most Cook County Treasurer Maria I’appas said today her Historically, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office has
I he brighter' pielure for reform in the slates, coupled office will return S7.3 million to 8.015 taxpayers who received about 20,()()0 overpayments totaling more than SI
with the f.iet ih.il more leaders m I'ongress are now overpaid their property-tax bills this year. ' million a year. Pappas' Office has worked to lessen that
leaning towaial evlucation reform. gi\es unpreeedenled
.•'These refunds may help those who receive them shortly number.
opportumlc to irounee the sl.ilus quo .iiul usher-in badK after this holiilay season. " Rappas said, avidiiig that the During the recent second-installment collection period,
ncs'ded school choices and aceounl.ibilil\ in cities and
refund checks will be mailed in three weeks. the Treasurer's Office lowered 3. 771 checks made out for
tow Its .leross the I S Tor the second installment, the due date of,which was almost 5530.000 in overpayments and notified the
Mates like \1ar>land. New Hampshire. Hawaii and
November 1. almost SO.9 million was overpaid on b.OSb taxpayers about the change.
^,3-«*r4iiont ha\e been on the sidelines. Now strong eliarter
l‘roperi.v Index Numbers. Tor the first installmeni, whose "That program saved those taxpayers not only the
school legislation has tremendous potential to mo\e
due date was March I. alniost S5.T.1.000 was overpaid on. ov erpayment money for the holidays, but the need to apply
torward In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, there are
1.9.111 PINs. for a refund," Pappas noted.
renewed oppominiries for the expansion of these'
milepeiidenl. innoxative. parenl-friendls charter schools fim Hightower Says Globalization Cheats U.S. Again
I I torts to hold school disiriels to higher siaiiilards and
show ac.idemic impro\emenis. now required b\ the No by Jim Hightower lor a decade. Simon Pak transactions. these corjrorate cheats. To
( hild belt Hehinvl .-Xel. will eneounter fewer enemies anil
and John /danowicz cal¬ Senator Byron Dorgan is back his effort, call-(202)
lod.iv s si.iie e\eeuli\es are nnieli more likeK to enforce Would you pay S720 for culate that this “transfer on the vvaqiath against 224-2551.
.indI h .iisb iids.eis ib \. lutnhee. ltahwe tIh'oaiti shtailsu lmiovnsalill lceldo usdo mwaasn sr emosed on af rjoamr oBf rsaazliald, dbruets sisntigll? I.t..'s. pricing." as they term it, Holiday Season Message
school choice when the I S Supreme C ourt declared the cost our public treasury S53
How about buying tweezers
()hio scholarship program eoiisiitulional. I he mils from Japan at S4.S90 each? billion last year alone, and The "WGRD" for the Week
tcmaining roadblock to ssidespreail school ehoiee is These are not more of the it's on the rise. Wow - S53 by rhe Rev. Dr. Dennis J. Prutow,
political and ssilh new leadership at the slate level, school inf.inioiis Pentagon pur¬ billion would pay I'or a lot Box 303. .Sterling. KS (>7579
choice iiallie ma> \er\ well start moving ^Soulh chases that occasionally of health care, bridge and The message of the holiday season is “Joy to the World."
t .irolin.i's new governor. Mark Sanford, spoke openlv in make the news, but pur¬ road repairs, alternative But unfortunately there is a great deal of loneliness and
siip|vi>ii ol the kiiiil of ehoiee program that has spread in chases that I ..S.-based Cor¬ energy research, and other .sadness that comes upon a lot of people during this
I loiid.i. where ehildren that are trapped in failing schools porations routinely make crying needs that politi¬ seeming joyous season. Is there a reason for this'.’ Yes
,ite given scholarships to make their own ehoiees from then own foreign cians keep telling us there's there is! Too many people .expect too much out of this
likc'.vise. New Hampshire's C laig Beiison aiul subsidiaries Wh.ii we have no money to finance! time of the year. They think that just because this is
.M.11-. find ' Bob I liilieh have been given the eh.mee to here is a ipx scam It Instead, this S53 billion 'Christmas and New N'ear time that a special kind of joy
tiillill c.mip.iign piomises to eie.ile real ehoiees in iimoiinls to a massive was pocketed by the tax will automatically come their way. .After all. everyone else
c 111, .Itloll money -laundering scheme thieves file transfers go seents to be so Igippy. Why not me? But do you think you
I he -.iciones this election evele still neeil volei's III which corporations two ways. In addition to can overcome your loneliness and sadness without
.illenlion to liaiislale into svsteime change in the schools "biiy " supplies and services buying from foreign meeting the real person who stands behind these holidays'.^
I he l.icl tli.il eaiulkl.ites this ve.ir vveie able to iinabasheillv Ironi their overseas selves, subsidiaries. ITS. corpora¬ \ es. most folks want the joy of Christmas and the joy of
pioclaim lor their support lor new miiovalions in luwv we grossly innating the price tions also sell products to Nevv Year without th(?C'hrist of Christmas and without the
deliver .ind luiid education is a tribute to voters, who afe they pay. These phony their overseas affiliates at God of the Bible. But you cannot have real joy without
, gelline better at disiiiigiiishmg between eonvenlional purchases move huge sums ndieulously low prices, first realizing that "The joy of the Lord is your strength"
w i.sdom aiui programs that have real potential to improve of corporate profits out of such as ' selling missile (Nchemiah 8:10) And you will never overcome loneliness
schools Hut the important work lies ahead New our country . into the launchers to an Israeli without accepting the invitation of Jesus Christ when He
poliev m.ikers must heed tins new savvv generation of accounts of their foreign subsidiary for $52 each. says to you. “Come to Me. all you who are weary and
p.irenls .ind teachers and sei/e the liav fo make all seliools affiliates, thus , escaping This corporate fraud is heavy laden, and Twill give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
work belter for all children k'oters need to be watehing. U.S. taxation on .those another of the joys of You .see, these are all things involved in the salvation,
profits. ' globalization. Multinational w hich Christ brought almost .two thousand years ago, and
Follow Seamming Uncle Sam firms play these global the angels sang about at Mis birth. And so I encourage you
has become very big shell games to rip off We to follow Jesus Christ. “Putting aside all filthiness and all
business, according to two The People - yet the .that remains of w ickedness, in humility receive the word
Prep Sports highly-respected finance Treasury Department iriiplanted which is able to save your souls" (James 1:21).
professors who'vc been doesn't even track tlltir In other words, receive Jesus Christ. Accept Him as your
tracking this annual rip olT .international tax-evading Lord and Savior.