![]() ![]() In California, the law states that you can be charged if you're together with gang members who'd killed someone, even if you did not participate. That happens to every drug dealer, no matter how high up they are on the totem pole.Ħ Why did you have to serve time in San Bernadino's Murder Unit? However, I eventually hit rock bottom after getting addicted to the drugs I was dealing in. Having been a good drug dealer, I caught the eyes of some very powerful Eastern European mobsters, who recruited me. I grew up around drug dealers and gang members. ![]() Also, more guys dropped out of gangs because they got sick of going to prison than any other reason. If not, they would probably die of drug overdoses or be killed on the streets. However, deep down, I knew that being jailed was best for them. Although I tried to keep my distance, there were some guys that reminded me of myself. I put it in my wallet, in my hat or even underwear, as that was the least likely place they would look.Ĥ Did you develop a bond with the people you were supposed to help the police arrest? There was no doubt in my mind that they'd bury me in the desert upon discovering it. Some of the most frightening times were when my voice recorder was almost found. They're very suspicious of people, so they would do body searches - even strip-searches. I had been instructed to record the contents of the Vagos' weekly meetings, held at secluded places. I was blown away by how accurately the actors portrayed the emotions that run high in biker gangs.ģ What were some of the times when you feared for your life while in the gangs? ![]()
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![]() You’ve got to experience downtown Las Vegas at least once every trip. ![]() I recommend visiting in the quiet morning hours with a cup of coffee. Flamingo Wildlife Habitatīehind the Flamingo Hotel is a wildlife sanctuary with real flamingos, ducks, turtles and fish.Īnyone can take a walk through here for free (you don’t have to be a hotel guest) and spend some quiet time with the animals and waterfall displays. ![]() Take a romantic stroll through the gardens (for free). The indoor botanical garden is a whimsical display that changes 4 times a year with the seasons. This is a beautiful spot to propose with the fountains going off behind you! Bellagio Conservatory You’ll also get a perfect view of the Eiffel tower lit up.Īnother spot that’s a little more secluded is the raised viewing platform that leads from the Strip to the entrance, on the south end of the hotel. The best viewpoint is as you walk out from the main entrance of the Bellagio, straight past the valet area. No matter how many times I visit Vegas, each night I am mesmerized every time the fountain show starts. The machines take quarters so even $20 will last you an hour or two.Ī fun spot to visit away from the casinos and especially if it’s too hot outside! The Bellagio Fountains It’s packed full of every kind of pinball machine and old arcade games. Honestly, if you want to feel like teenagers again on a first date, visit the Pinball Hall of Fame! It’s one of the best cheap things to do in Vegas for couples. While you will pay for a perfect steak dinner, prices aren’t as high here as others on the list. It’s dimly lit and perfect to cozy up to a hearty meal. The atmosphere gives off a very old school vibe, paired with a romantic ambiance. Probably the best hidden gem steakhouse in all of Las Vegas. The perfect place to bring your wife in Vegas! She will be blown away by the old Vegas charm and old school ambience.Ĭhivalry is alive and well here – every lady is presented with a rose as she is escorted to her table.Ī steakhouse that hasn’t changed since they perfected their menu and service in the 70s. Tip – the Beef Wellington paired with a glass of French Merlot will have you reciting french love poems in no time.Īlso, do not miss the signature classic Grande Marnier soufflé. The food is always perfectly cooked and presented, and as an added bonus, the portions are actually quite generous for being such a fancy restaurant. It’s sexy, it’s dark and it’s fine dining that feels like a classic movie with a view of the Bellagio Fountains! Spots on the patio can’t be reserved, but if there’s a free table they will seat you there. Make reservations in advance and then show up a few minutes early to ask for a patio table. ![]() Not to mention some of the best people watching can be had from the patio. The patio overlooks the Bellagio Fountains and the interior is French Brasserie chic. Live cabaret-style entertainment and jazz music to entertain you, all while overlooking the Bellagio Fountains.īest brunch spot and the best value in romantic restaurants. ![]() Upscale, vintage Las Vegas with a prohibition theme. The views are great from almost any table. You’ll enjoy daytime, sunset, dusk and evening to get the full experience.Īlso, no need to pay the added cost to reserve a window seat (unless you can afford it). Inside tip – Google sunset times for the day you want to visit, and book your reservation for about 30 to 45 minutes before sunset. Romantic Places for Dinner & Drinks RestaurantsĮnjoy dinner 106 floors up with floor to ceiling windows overlooking all of Las Vegas. ![]() ![]() ![]() Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Trojan by Daniel Kraus, Laci & Marco Lesko (Issue #1 in stores Janu4-issue series).2 #1, E-Ratic #1, Knighted #1, M oths #1, The Joneses #1, E-Ratic: Recharged Vol. 1, The Resistance: Reborns, The Resistance: Uprising Vol. Now, for the first time, we are collecting each of the initial chapters in this 368 page super-sized collection. Other creators followed with series such as E-Ratic, Knighted, and The Joneses. Michael Straczynski & Mike Deodato Jr.'s The Resistance, in which "Reborns" gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. The Resistance Universe: The Origins (Trade paperback in stores December 7, 2022) – In March 2020, amid Covid-19 lockdowns, AWA launched a bold new universe for the 21st Century with J.When his support team of commandos is ambushed and killed, it's up to Randall to fight his way out of Russia using his "particular set of skills." Randall Crane, an unassuming American professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU, is called in by the US government for a secret international mission back to Russia, where his long-buried secrets come to light. & Lee Loughridge (Issue #1 in stores Ma4-issue series) Red Zone by Cullen Bunn, Mike Deodato Jr.After Jack dies on stage, his widow, Cindy, grapples with grief and struggles to protect his legacy, unaware that she is being surrounded by dark forces that covet the master tapes to Jack's final, unreleased album – a heavy metal masterpiece that just might open a doorway to hell. Jack King was a rock'n'roll god who projected a stage persona on par with the devil. Black Tape by Dan Panosian, Dalibor Talajić & Lee Loughridge (Issue #1 in stores Febru4-issue series).The Ribbon Queen has come to New York City…and when she learns the truth, Amy is not at all certain that it should be stopped. The Ribbon Queen by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows & Dan Brown (Issue #1 in stores Ap8-issue series)Ī force of vengeance older than the human race itself has awoken, invoked by the tormented murder victim in the weeks before she died, and out for the blood of the guilty-who soon find themselves suffering a fate more gruesome than anything they could have dreamed of.But then, we all have stories of things that go bump in ten night, don’t we?įor more information on this initiative and to read up on the submissions’ guidelines and more here. With the attached graphic image and video would suggest something involving monsters, and not childhood memories. – You retain ownership of the Memory with no contractual restriction of your right to do whatever you want to do with whatever you sent to us everywhere forever.” – You grant a limited license for AWA to use the Memory any way we want to everywhere, forever ![]() – AWA pays you $100 regardless of what you send, and $400 more if we ask you to do a second draft. – You write and or draw an account of the events (the “Memory”) – with complete creative freedom – just no lying. If so, let’s make a deal that works like this: Do you have a memory that you would like to share with readers, in words or pictures? Some of these recollections we find ourselves recounting in words to anyone who will listen or reliving over and over in our minds eye. “We all can, somehow, recall certain childhood incidents and accidents with uncanny clarity. Here’s the summary of this new opportunity: ![]() ![]() ![]() The risk of death is greatly increased following a positive test for COVID-19 even in young people, and many studies show that vaccines are highly effective at preventing hospitalisation or death following COVID-19 infection. While vaccination carries some risks, these need to be assessed in light of the benefits of vaccination. Those who received non-mRNA vaccines were more likely to be clinically vulnerable and may be at greater risk of adverse events following vaccination than the general population. There was no increased risk for young men for either vaccine type. However, there was an increased risk of cardiac death in young women after a first dose of non-mRNA vaccines, with the risk being 3.5 times higher in the 12 weeks following vaccination, compared with the longer-term risk. No increased risk of cardiac or all-cause death for young people in general in the weeks after vaccinationĪssessing the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and positive SARS-CoV-2 tests on the risk of cardiac and all-cause death in young people (aged 12 to 29 years) in England (8 December 2020 to ) showed that there was no significant increase in cardiac or all-cause death in the 12 weeks following COVID-19 vaccination compared with more than 12 weeks after any dose. People reporting fair health (77.8%) were the highest proportion of people continuing from a third to a fourth vaccination individuals in very good health (71.8%) had the lowest continuation from third to fourth dose, followed by those in very bad health (73.1%). Among individuals aged under 60 years, continuation to the fourth dose was lowest for those with no self-reported long-term health conditions. People who have long-term health issues or a disability but are not reduced at all had the highest continuation for all age groups, from age 40 years and over. Read more about this in our Coronavirus and vaccination rates in adults by socio-demographic characteristic and occupation, England: December 2020 to March 2023 bulletinĭownload this chart For age bands above 60 years, individuals who are reduced a lot in their day-to-day activities had lower continuation to their fourth vaccination Imageįor individuals aged 60 years and over, the continuation from third to fourth vaccination was lowest among those who report they are reduced a lot in their day-to-day activities by their long-term health condition or disability. Data may differ from weekly administrative vaccination data published by NHS England. Vaccination data are produced using linked data from Deaths registrations and Census 2021, National Immunisation Management Service, Hospital Episode Statistics, and General Practise Extraction Service data for Pandemic Planning and Research. ![]() Younger age groups had lower continuation, with less than half of eligible individuals aged 18 to 29 years (38.6%) and 30 to 39 years (44.1%) receiving their fourth dose. The continuation from third to fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was highest among individuals aged 80 years and over (94.0%) and those aged between 70 and 79 years (91.9%). ![]() Of those who had received three doses and were eligible, 77.7% had continued to their fourth vaccination. Download this chart The number of eligible individuals with three vaccinations who continue to their fourth vaccination is higher in older age groups ImageĪmong people aged 18 years and over, 75.8% had received at least three COVID-19 vaccinations as of 2 March 2023. ![]() ![]() “Failure to conform to the preform tool creates numerous process and performance problems.” Determining conformability is a key issue during preform process design. “During the preforming process, fiber orientations change, which changes the local fiber density and thickness,” explains Buckley. Conformability, or drapability - how well the fibers of a multilayer fabric shear and change position during shaping, without losing continuity - depends on the fabric type, stitch density, stitch tightness, roving or tow density and whether additional materials (e.g., mats) are added to the preform. For example, fabrics must be manipulated to the desired preform shape, but because glass and carbon fibers don’t stretch, fiber breakage can cause problems. ![]() Today preforms can be quite complex, a fact that multiplies processing challenges. No matter the process, dry preforming fixes the fibers in desired orientations, at a predictable fiber volume, and minimizes the hands-on labor required for layup, says Buckley: “It allows you to better achieve a net-shape part, provides uniformity, part to part, and makes the molding process more efficient with the shortest possible mold open time.” Newer, nontraditional preforming concepts that combine thermoplastic tapes and mats are now in the mix as well, and several suppliers, including Sigmatex High Technology Fabrics (Benicia, Calif.), now offer roll goods with integrally woven three-dimensional structure. Although preforms can be made of prepreg (see “Prepreg preforms for high-rate automotive apps” under “Editor's Picks"), the vast majority are dry fiber forms that are subsequently impregnated with resin in a closed mold process, such as resin transfer molding (RTM) or vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). ![]() Preforms can be made by spraying discrete chopped fibers combined with a binder over a form by stacking tackified continuous fabric plies by weaving, braiding or knitting shapes, or stitching continuous fiber materials or even by combining several types of continuous reinforcements (see “HIgh-volume preforming for automotive application,” under "Editor's Picks," at top right). Traditionally, preforms are made in a separate mold and shaping process, not in the final part mold. Its fibers are arranged in one, two or three dimensions in the approximate shape, contour and thickness desired in the finished composite part. To review, a preform is a preshaped fiber form. The good news is that equally fast, cost-effective and sophisticated engineered preform technologies are being developed in parallel. Many are developing structural composites in mass-produced vehicles for weight reduction on the strength of recently developed rapid infusion processes designed to meet high auto build rates. ![]() ![]() These two- and three-dimensional constructions are increasingly capable of reinforcing high-performance structural composite parts, but most have failed to enter the manufacturing mainstream in the automotive industry due to their perceived high cost, the auto industry’s change-averse culture and some difficult-to-surmount engineering hurdles.ĭuring the past decade, however, more stringent fuel economy and emissions standards have overcome automakers’ resistance to change. More recently, engineered preforms have been developed through the use of automated knitting and weaving machinery. For most of that history, however, the vast majority were made with chopped glass fibers directed over perforated metal forms in vacuum-forming processes - think molded transit bus seats, for example. Preforms have been used for almost 80 years in infusion molding processes. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can drift, but karts lean into it just a little too much. That isn't to say that it's broken, per se, but everything feels just a little off-kilter - like thinking too hard about what Jon did to Lyman.įor example, you can do tricks, but the inputs for them are a bit unclear. The focus on constant boosting, drifting, and stunting is hewed very closely from Mario Kart 8, but without that game's lively physics or, y'know, any sort of mechanical soundness. RELATED: Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled Heads To The Circus This Weekįurious Racing definitely takes more than a few cues from Nintendo's latest kart racer, speaking of which. It's the same formula Nintendo shook up in the early 90s, and there's not too much different here. Cartoon characters get in silly cars and race each other on whimsical tracks, chucking items at each other in a blistering race to the finish. ![]() ![]() Joking aside, players basically know what to expect here. It stands side by side with classics like South Park Rally, Homie Rollerz, and M&M's Kart Racing. And that job entails saying that despite surefire improvements over the last entry, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing is nothing more than a basically serviceable kart racer with clear budgetary restraints, lack of content, and some glaring flaws.įurious Racing joins a long, pedigreed line of mascot kart racers. But I, a simple critic, have a job to do. In a way, it doesn't matter what the establishment says about this game - the people have accepted it as art, and so art it is. Now, five years later, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing arrives at a time when Jon Arbuckle drinking canine ejaculate is a bonafide classic meme and Garfield has been reborn into a postmodern icon. One glance at the 2013 title's Steam page reveals a "Very Positive" consensus out of over 4,000 reviews. But in 2013, millennial irony began to pick up in popularity, and so it was that Garfield Kart became the subject of widespread sarcastic, ironic admiration. Europe got a series of dreadful 3D platformers, the Wii saw some miserable party games, and there was probably some DS shovelware, too. Online races featuring eight players will even be available, as well as split-screen with four players, and those on Switch can have local, wireless connections with up to eight consoles.Games about Garfield went unrecognized for years, and the world was a better place. With Grand Prix, Single Race, and Time Trial available, you'll need all the help you can get.ġ6 tracks are on the way, including Palerock Lake and the Pastacosi Factory, and of course Garfield's favourite snack lasagna will be in there as well. Each character and kart has their own driving style, and you'll have to "master tough skids" to be the best, as well as using the various bonus items and shortcuts available. You can race as the titular Garfield in this game, but also on the track are Jon, Odie, and more, all in customisable karts. have just revealed that Garfield Kart: Furious Racing is on the way to PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on November 7 in Europe, with those in the US getting it two days earlier. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled are the talk of the town these days when it comes to kart racers, but Microids and Paws, Inc. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, you will need to make a separate Bug Reports for each of your problems (unless someone has already posted one of them). If they have not, then you can fill out a Bug Report of your own! Just click the "New Topic" button underneath the banner but above the Top XP Authors section and answer the questions and include any extra descriptions that might help (or pictures if those help explain!) In the meantime, you can look through the first page or two of posts in the main Bug Report page to see if anyone has posted with your problem. When it does finally make it to the list it will be under Game Packs (Click on Game Packs and then click on the title of game pack you want and it will take you to the bug reports on that pack.) the list for that is still being compiled. However, Dream Home Decor is not on that list yet because it is too early. Compiled list of reported Issues - Answer HQ In the Bug Report section there is a thread pinned to the top that has all the compiled bug reports that are being looked into so far. The Sims 4 | Forum | Bug Reports | EA Answers HQ This is just the General Discussion & Feedback section. Overall I absolutely love the I noticed your first problem as well. This doesn't always happen, sometimes 2 reveal renovation events in a row are interrupted, another time it carries on smoothly. 2] another sim in a different save would not be able to host reveal renovation event, although the event starts and tasks appear at the top left corner of the screen as soon as home decorator sim and clients enter the house the outcome (either positive or negative) would appear and the event abruptly ended. LIVE MODE: my home decorator sim (and I have tried different and several sims, in different saves) 1] one sim in one save would only get negative outcome of the gig and earn zero simoleons no matter what. It's not the end of the world, but for laptop players who can mainly only play in "walls cutaway view" like myself is fairly annoying. Also if TV is on a new furniture TV stand it doesn't happen when it's on a different TV stand from other packs/only base game. I have tried to search up if anyone was having the same problems, but I couldn't find the specifics so here it goes.īUILD MODE/ BUILD ITEMS: 1] when all the new furniture that slot together are on a wall and the screen is in "walls cutaway view" items (like TV or stereo) that are interactive disappear as well, and are only viewable in "walls up view". Sul Sul! I'm here to report a few issues (bugs?) with the latest DLC Dream Home Decorator. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you're specifically shopping bubble toys for toddlers, you really can't go wrong with most of the options on our list. What are the Best Bubble Toys for Toddlers? ![]() They have glazed cinnamon rolls, juicy watermelon splash, carnival cotton candy, and milk chocolate chip flavors that are all sure to be a hit. If your toddler likes to run around catching bubbles with their mouth, consider trying out these flavored bubbles from BubbleLick too. ![]() Edible bubbles are pretty easy to make too! has a popular recipe online that's comprised of ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry right now. They can be! By using child-safe ingredients, you can make safe-to-eat bubbles right at home. And it can lead to problems if ingested as well. This polymer can cause skin irritation in some instances. However, if you want to ensure total safety, avoid solution that contains polyethylene oxide. And Amazon has a slew of non-toxic bubble solution to choose from. What Bubbles are Safe for Kids?įor the most part, bubbles are totally safe for kids. As well as an increase in fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and much more. This results in the development of balance and muscle. It notes that when kids play with bubbles, "children run, jump, speak, shout, laugh, and interact with the bubbles and games played using the bubbles with their whole bodies". The article also points out how bubbles are great for older kids too. And they continually build upon movement and motor skills as your little ones will reach and chase to interact with the floating orbs. They can help to promote visual tracking skills as the colorful bubbles fly through the air. For toddlers, the positives of playing with bubbles are pretty obvious. You can also ask us to adapt any of the available models to suit your child’s special needs.Mommy + Me does a great job explaining many of the benefits of bubble toys. To learn more about how to use bubble blowers to teach your child, reach out to us now. Need More Information About Adapted Bubble Blowers? Contact Us Today The child’s age: For younger kids, choose a themed bubble blower or one that spins and turns.How much pressure is needed to activate the switch: Select a switch that’s easy to operate while helping the child develop motor skills.The skills you want to teach: Choose a machine that can count and make sounds if you want to help your child develop counting skills.If you’re ready to get one for your children in school or at home, here are some of the factors you need to consider: ![]() Motor skills: Using the adaptive switch can help kids with weak motor skills improve as they tap the large button on the adapted switch.Ĭhoosing a Switch Adaptive Bubble Machine From Enabling DevicesĮnabling Devices produces a range of bubble-making machines to help kids with disabilities.Counting: The bubble blower that produces sounds (Giggle & Bubble Elmo) is an excellent tool to help kids learn to count as they produce bubbles.Visual tracking: Let children use their eyes to follow the movement of newly formed bubbles until they burst.Cause and effect: Kids can use this fun activity to discover how they can create the desired effect by taking the right action.For instance, you may give a description of height as the bubbles go up in the air. Spatial awareness: As the wind carries the bubbles away, you can explore various ways to describe distance.While the child will likely get excited by this activity, they’ll also improve various skills, including: Teachers and parents can allow their kids to have fun with a switch-adapted bubble toy. Giggle blowers: These toys produce sounds, talk, giggle or count as they create tons of bubbles.īenefits of Switch-Adapted Bubble Machines for Individuals With Disabilities.Colorful blowers: These blowers have very attractive colors that help the child focus.Bump and bubble robot blowers: Blowers in this category turn, spin or tumble as they produce bubbles.Themed bubble blowers: These blowers are made in the shape of animals or have animal pictures on them.Some of the most popular bubble blowers that work with special switches include: Various kinds of adapted bubble machines may be used by teachers and parents to help their kids appreciate the principle of cause and effect. ![]() ![]() ![]() Inside this art-filled Baroque palace surrounded by landscaped gardens are marble halls, frescoes and masterpieces like Gustav Klimt’s gilded 1908 painting The Kiss. Touring the splendid 18th century Belvedere Palace is another must for visitors. Formerly the residence of the powerful Hapsburg dynasty, this much-expanded palace recalls Vienna’s days as an imperial capital city. Sitting inside Ringstrasse, the magnificent Hofburg blends architectural styles dating back to the 13th century as illustrated by the Swiss Courtyard. Experience the palatial splendour of the Hapsburgs Elsewhere, classical music aficionados can find German composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s grave in the suburban Zentralfriedhof cemetery. It achieved cinematic fame in films like The Third Man with Orson Welles and the James Bond adventure The Living Daylights. Besides a planetarium, amusement park, children’s playgrounds and woodlands, this pretty park is famed for its 1897-built Riesenrad Ferris wheel, which offers terrific city skyline views. Wedged between the Danube Canal and the River Danube is the Prater, central Vienna’s largest park. Meanwhile, the early 18th century Karlskirche topped by a copper dome is considered to be Vienna’s grandest Baroque church. Streets leading off the surrounding Stephansplatz square boast upscale shopping opportunities galore plus several hotels. This iconic Gothic structure possesses eye-catching multi-coloured roof tiles arranged in zigzags plus a stunning stone pulpit and Renaissance tombs inside. St Stephen’s Cathedral in old town is perhaps Vienna’s best-known emblem. Vienna’s comprehensive public transport network of trams, buses and trains makes sightseeing easy, whichever hotel you choose. Ringstrasse highlights include the City Park boasting statues of composers Franz Schubert and Johann Strauss, the lavishly decorated Vienna city hall and the Art Nouveau Palmenhaus greenhouse featuring exotic plants and butterflies. Many of Vienna’s finest sights are near this 19th century boulevard lined with monuments and green spaces. Monumental landmarks and manicured parksĬharacterized by magnificent landmarks, Vienna’s World Heritage Site nucleus is enclosed by the grand Ringstrasse crescent and the Danube Canal, where Viennese waterway boat trips depart. Additionally, there’s great food, drink and shopping, plus many hotels to stay in, including several near the airport. Enjoying high living standards, plus worldwide renown for classical music and composers, vibrant Vienna frequently hosts concerts featuring the world’s finest musicians. As you waltz unhurriedly through Austria’s capital city and its historic World Heritage Site core of winding streets, you can visit opulent palaces, pretty parks and masterwork-packed art museums. Vienna is a kaleidoscope of cultural richesīeautiful Vienna offers a symphony of astounding European art, music and architecture. Comprehensive hotel search for Vienna online.Search and Compare the Prices of Accommodation Deals to Find Very Low Rates with trivago Find Incredible Cheap Hotels in Vienna, Austria. ![]() ![]() ![]() Saul’s life ended in a sad way – he was defeated by the Philistines, the sworn enemies of Israel. David knew it would be wrong to kill the king. Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. ![]() When the tables were turned and David had a chance to kill Saul – he wouldn’t do it. They are often distinct from television series or web series. These are films intended for a more mature audience than many animated films, both short and feature. Saul even went so far as to try and have David killed, but David ran away. This is a list of adult animated films that were made from the 1920s onwards. In 1 Samuel 15:11 we can read about how unhappy God was with Saul – this is what he said to Samuel about him, “I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” (New Living Translation) His troubled mind made him ill and his ability to rule over Israel started to desert him. His envy of David, his bad decisions, and the growing strength of his enemies, caused Saul to become depressed. He was very jealous of a young man called David (who went on to become the next king!) and he forgot to obey God and his commands. His reign started well but soon things began to go wrong. He was humble enough to ask for advice, and strong enough to attract lots of people to follow his lead. He was a tall, handsome man, who was a natural leader. Samuel (the last ‘judge’) was told by God to find the right person to be king. They came to a point where they thought that they would prefer to be like other countries and have a king of their own. Before Saul came along the Jewish people were led by ‘judges’. ![]() |