"World Vision has been working in the Horn of Africa for years. The current drought is only the latest crisis the organization has addressed there. This video provides an overview of how they are responding to the crisis and making a difference in the lives of Africa's hard hit communities."
Watch the video here.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Playing to Learn: Dominica’s Roving Caregivers
"Learning is fun — for children and for parents. That’s what families in Dominica have learned firsthand from ChildFund Caribbean’s Roving Caregivers program. Trained caregivers visit with parents at home and teach them to play with their children in ways that enhance their development, fostering motor, language, social and other skills. And now the program is poised to expand."
Watch the video here.
Watch the video here.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The skinny on gluten-free products
"Nutrition columnist Molly Kimball presents a video on how gluten-free products may or may not fit into your diet."
Click here for the video.
Click here for the video.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
A new kind of hero: Lesster!
"Meet Lesster, the solar-powered super hero in a video from Felicity Huffman of 'Desperate Housewives' fame. He's dedicated to his calling, in spite of interruptions from his parents."
Click here to view this thought-provoking video.
Click here to view this thought-provoking video.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Night Before Christmas from The Baltimore Sun
"Baltimoreans read lines from Clement Clarke Moore's poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' also known as 'The Night Before Christmas.'"
To enjoy this delightful video, click here.
To enjoy this delightful video, click here.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Good News for February 12 (posted by Mary Beth)
Valentine Greetings from Author DiAnn Mills
"Valentine's Day is spreading love all around the world. From the school playground to Wall Street, candy and hearts with giggles and sighs convince us of the power of love and romance. Flowers and chocolate are featured on the menus along with soft music and candlelight. Just like Christmas, we want Valentines Day to last forever. Sweet thought--even without the candy."
Click here to read more and view "The Stethoscope," a very special video.
Shaping the Modern World: Mendelssohn, Lincoln, and Darwin
"Two hundred years ago, three boys were born a few days apart in Germany, England, and the United States. All of them would become renowned and affect the lives of not only their contemporaries but of generations to come."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
Save the Children-funded Newborn Study Awarded Lancet Paper of the Year
"An article presenting the dramatic results of a Save the Children-funded newborn study received The Lancet Paper of the Year award on Jan. 24 after 21,556 votes were cast online by readers. Two other papers also received the award from the prestigious medical journal."
More on this noteworthy award here.
Lincoln's new penny
"The U.S. Mint is unveiling a new Lincoln penny today. The makeover leaves alone the front of the coin but changes its back."
There's more on the new penny here.
Parents' gestures linked to better children's vocabulary
"Child development experts have known for decades that children's vocabulary at the time they enter school is a strong predictor of their future educational success. But a new study from University of Chicago psychologists suggests that early parental influence over vocabulary may be, literally, in their hands."
Reach for the story here.
40 years' worth of thanks
"In 1968, a white firefighter saved a black baby girl, touching the heart of a divided city. The two did not meet again. Until yesterday."
Click here to read the story and view the video of their reunion.
"Valentine's Day is spreading love all around the world. From the school playground to Wall Street, candy and hearts with giggles and sighs convince us of the power of love and romance. Flowers and chocolate are featured on the menus along with soft music and candlelight. Just like Christmas, we want Valentines Day to last forever. Sweet thought--even without the candy."
Click here to read more and view "The Stethoscope," a very special video.
Shaping the Modern World: Mendelssohn, Lincoln, and Darwin
"Two hundred years ago, three boys were born a few days apart in Germany, England, and the United States. All of them would become renowned and affect the lives of not only their contemporaries but of generations to come."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
Save the Children-funded Newborn Study Awarded Lancet Paper of the Year
"An article presenting the dramatic results of a Save the Children-funded newborn study received The Lancet Paper of the Year award on Jan. 24 after 21,556 votes were cast online by readers. Two other papers also received the award from the prestigious medical journal."
More on this noteworthy award here.
Lincoln's new penny
"The U.S. Mint is unveiling a new Lincoln penny today. The makeover leaves alone the front of the coin but changes its back."
There's more on the new penny here.
Parents' gestures linked to better children's vocabulary
"Child development experts have known for decades that children's vocabulary at the time they enter school is a strong predictor of their future educational success. But a new study from University of Chicago psychologists suggests that early parental influence over vocabulary may be, literally, in their hands."
Reach for the story here.
40 years' worth of thanks
"In 1968, a white firefighter saved a black baby girl, touching the heart of a divided city. The two did not meet again. Until yesterday."
Click here to read the story and view the video of their reunion.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Good News for January 24 from Mary Beth
Prime Time America Digest - A look back at the last week's news through a Christian lens
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a look at some of the interesting presidential inaugurations in our nation's history. Probe’s Kerby Anderson is our guest for this brief look back. Next, there is word from the little African nation of Eritrea of the deaths of several imprisoned Christian believers. We’ll get a report from Open Doors International’s Paul Estabrooks. And finally, we’ll hear from Ed Gungor with perspective on how the church should respond to the popular culture. I hope you enjoy our PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley"
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Mercy Ships Video Earns Spot with Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review staff picks
"Mercy Ships was recently picked by the Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review Staff Picks as one of their favorite videos of the past year."
Click here to view the video.
Laundry Tips that Won't Clean You Out
"If your closet is a sea of plastic film and 'We [heart] Our Customers' hangers, you might be addicted to dry cleaning. Sure, it's convenient to have every sweat stain, lost button and wine spill taken care of by a pro. But the costs add up fast. To save a buck, you can solve common garment problems at home or on the go by following a few simple steps. We asked local experts for their tips on coming clean."
Click here for their money-saving tips.
A special house, a special solution: Retrofitting means safety, independence for autistic adult son
"From the curb, the small bungalow is just another home on a quiet Skokie street.
But look closer—and walk through it—and the specialness of the house is more apparent. And the story behind the home makes it even more special."
Read this inspiring story here.
Town giving a hero's welcome to Hudson River pilot
"Friends and neighbors of the pilot who safely landed a crippled jetliner in New York's Hudson River planned to give him a hero's homecoming on Saturday."
Click here to read more.
'Byzantium art': A fit-all category that belies its elusiveness
"Future political analysts may come to wonder why 21st-century historians continued to perceive distant cultures through artificial constructs defined in the 19th century at the height of the colonial age."
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a look at some of the interesting presidential inaugurations in our nation's history. Probe’s Kerby Anderson is our guest for this brief look back. Next, there is word from the little African nation of Eritrea of the deaths of several imprisoned Christian believers. We’ll get a report from Open Doors International’s Paul Estabrooks. And finally, we’ll hear from Ed Gungor with perspective on how the church should respond to the popular culture. I hope you enjoy our PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley"
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Mercy Ships Video Earns Spot with Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review staff picks
"Mercy Ships was recently picked by the Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review Staff Picks as one of their favorite videos of the past year."
Click here to view the video.
Laundry Tips that Won't Clean You Out
"If your closet is a sea of plastic film and 'We [heart] Our Customers' hangers, you might be addicted to dry cleaning. Sure, it's convenient to have every sweat stain, lost button and wine spill taken care of by a pro. But the costs add up fast. To save a buck, you can solve common garment problems at home or on the go by following a few simple steps. We asked local experts for their tips on coming clean."
Click here for their money-saving tips.
A special house, a special solution: Retrofitting means safety, independence for autistic adult son
"From the curb, the small bungalow is just another home on a quiet Skokie street.
But look closer—and walk through it—and the specialness of the house is more apparent. And the story behind the home makes it even more special."
Read this inspiring story here.
Town giving a hero's welcome to Hudson River pilot
"Friends and neighbors of the pilot who safely landed a crippled jetliner in New York's Hudson River planned to give him a hero's homecoming on Saturday."
Click here to read more.
'Byzantium art': A fit-all category that belies its elusiveness
"Future political analysts may come to wonder why 21st-century historians continued to perceive distant cultures through artificial constructs defined in the 19th century at the height of the colonial age."
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