"First Lady Michelle Obama applauded the parent company of Olive Garden and Red Lobster Thursday for pledging to cut calories and sodium at its restaurants over the next 10 years."
Read more about this announcement here.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Good News for January 23 from Mary Beth
Protection of vulnerable people must be top priority in eastern Congo, says aid agency
"As Rwanda and DRC join forces against rebel militias, protection of civilians must be the priority, warns humanitarian agency World Vision."
Read more on the situation here.
'Seven Pounds': No Room for Grace
"This Christmas, the movie Seven Pounds was advertised as a feel-good, inspirational film. Rarely has an advertising campaign been so wrong. The odd thing is that the movie actually does come close to being inspirational—but in the end, it completely misses the mark."
Click here for the rest of Mark Earley's commentary.
London school teaches art of positive thinking
"Class helps students shrug off life's everyday disappointments and depressions." Click here for more about this lesson in living.
All alone on the deep blue sea
"Rich Wilson has been sailing a 60-foot racing yacht around the world by himself for 2-1/2 months through stormy seas."
Join his lonely voyage here.
Volunteers of all ages learn value of time spent doing good works
"The volunteers, all senior citizens, have arrived for the afternoon shift. Promptly at 2 p.m. on a chilly day, Paula Harrington slides open the glass window of the Carmichael Food Closet to serve the first client waiting in line."
Read the rest of the story here.
Family Pro: Showing up is the key to raising kids
"Jim Mazzaferro learned a lot about how to be a parent before he became one.
One of the key lessons was simple: Show up."
Click hear for more on the subject.
Tired of the teen diva thing?
"The Woodlands' Kathryn Hallberg, 14, is a young songwriter with heart, talent and a new album. She wrote her first song at 11."
Tune in to the music here.
Two classic N.O. Steak houses are sizzling again
"The events of August and September 2005 were brutal in countless respects. In the arena of fine dining, that was especially true of those who make a living preparing -- or find living more enjoyable while eating -- high-quality steaks."
Click here to bite into the rest of the story.
"As Rwanda and DRC join forces against rebel militias, protection of civilians must be the priority, warns humanitarian agency World Vision."
Read more on the situation here.
'Seven Pounds': No Room for Grace
"This Christmas, the movie Seven Pounds was advertised as a feel-good, inspirational film. Rarely has an advertising campaign been so wrong. The odd thing is that the movie actually does come close to being inspirational—but in the end, it completely misses the mark."
Click here for the rest of Mark Earley's commentary.
London school teaches art of positive thinking
"Class helps students shrug off life's everyday disappointments and depressions." Click here for more about this lesson in living.
All alone on the deep blue sea
"Rich Wilson has been sailing a 60-foot racing yacht around the world by himself for 2-1/2 months through stormy seas."
Join his lonely voyage here.
Volunteers of all ages learn value of time spent doing good works
"The volunteers, all senior citizens, have arrived for the afternoon shift. Promptly at 2 p.m. on a chilly day, Paula Harrington slides open the glass window of the Carmichael Food Closet to serve the first client waiting in line."
Read the rest of the story here.
Family Pro: Showing up is the key to raising kids
"Jim Mazzaferro learned a lot about how to be a parent before he became one.
One of the key lessons was simple: Show up."
Click hear for more on the subject.
Tired of the teen diva thing?
"The Woodlands' Kathryn Hallberg, 14, is a young songwriter with heart, talent and a new album. She wrote her first song at 11."
Tune in to the music here.
Two classic N.O. Steak houses are sizzling again
"The events of August and September 2005 were brutal in countless respects. In the arena of fine dining, that was especially true of those who make a living preparing -- or find living more enjoyable while eating -- high-quality steaks."
Click here to bite into the rest of the story.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Good News for January 8 from Mary Beth
What is a "Good News Now" story? Different people might have different ideas about the answer.
To me, a good news story is one that gives a smile, an affirmation, a direction, a lift or a reminder of God's enduring love. I hope you'll agree that these stories fit the bill.
World Vision targets 50,000 people with emergency assistance
International humanitarian organization World Vision has launched an appeal for US $1 million to provide emergency assistance to 50,000 of the most affected people in Gaza.
Click here to read more on the effort.
Armed and Elderly: Japan's Unique Crime Problem
From electronics to entertainment, Japan is a trend setter. Let's hope its odd new crime wave is not. Click here for Chuck Colson's commentary on the situation and the possible implications for American society.
Outgoing President George W. Bush visits PA School
We've seen President Bush in classrooms before, and we saw him there again today, at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, celebrating the seventh anniversary of his signing of the No Child Left Behind Act. - on what is expected to be his second to last journey aboard Air Force One as president.
Read about his visit to the classroom here.
The results are in: Zagat comes to New Orleans, unveils latest survey
A case can be made that Tim and Nina Zagat are the most powerful people in the American restaurant business. The couple started the company behind those thin, maroon guides found all over any American city that boasts more than a handful of decent places to eat.
Check out the results of their survey here.
Some Mass. state lawmakers reject automatic raises
State lawmakers are lining up today to reject the 5.5 percent automatic pay raise that Governor Deval Patrick set in motion, saying that with local communities facing drastic budget cuts and families facing job losses, they could not pad their own pockets at taxpayer expense.
Can this be real? Click here to read the facts.
'Golden spike' high-rise urged at Sacramento railyard
Local exec Walter Horsting has long contended that Sacramento needs a giant "golden spike" landmark. Now he's touting a way to build it for free.
Click here to see his innovative plan.
To me, a good news story is one that gives a smile, an affirmation, a direction, a lift or a reminder of God's enduring love. I hope you'll agree that these stories fit the bill.
World Vision targets 50,000 people with emergency assistance
International humanitarian organization World Vision has launched an appeal for US $1 million to provide emergency assistance to 50,000 of the most affected people in Gaza.
Click here to read more on the effort.
Armed and Elderly: Japan's Unique Crime Problem
From electronics to entertainment, Japan is a trend setter. Let's hope its odd new crime wave is not. Click here for Chuck Colson's commentary on the situation and the possible implications for American society.
Outgoing President George W. Bush visits PA School
We've seen President Bush in classrooms before, and we saw him there again today, at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, celebrating the seventh anniversary of his signing of the No Child Left Behind Act. - on what is expected to be his second to last journey aboard Air Force One as president.
Read about his visit to the classroom here.
The results are in: Zagat comes to New Orleans, unveils latest survey
A case can be made that Tim and Nina Zagat are the most powerful people in the American restaurant business. The couple started the company behind those thin, maroon guides found all over any American city that boasts more than a handful of decent places to eat.
Check out the results of their survey here.
Some Mass. state lawmakers reject automatic raises
State lawmakers are lining up today to reject the 5.5 percent automatic pay raise that Governor Deval Patrick set in motion, saying that with local communities facing drastic budget cuts and families facing job losses, they could not pad their own pockets at taxpayer expense.
Can this be real? Click here to read the facts.
'Golden spike' high-rise urged at Sacramento railyard
Local exec Walter Horsting has long contended that Sacramento needs a giant "golden spike" landmark. Now he's touting a way to build it for free.
Click here to see his innovative plan.
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