Thursday, April 29, 2010

Seeing Is Believing: The Humanity of the Fetus

"On April 19, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman signed a new state law banning abortions at and after 20 weeks. This isn’t just another abortion restriction—it has the potential to be a major breakthrough in the fight for the sanctity of human life."

To read more of Mark Earley's insightful commentary, click here.

Finding Noah's Ark-A devotion

"How does the possible discovery of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat make you feel? Does it encourage you? Discourage you? Strengthen your faith?"

Click here for one perspective on the media hype.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Leafy clean: Air purifier cleans using a houseplant

"A new air filter is improving on nature to purify indoor air.

The Andrea Air filter enhances the power of plants to remove airborne pollutants, particularly formaldehyde. It works by using a fan to boost air flow through the leaves and roots of a houseplant and to draw the air through water and soil for additional filtration."

For more on this innovation, click here.

JPMorgan Chase and World Vision Bring Hope to the Children of Haiti

"Three months after the devastating January 12th earthquake in Haiti, global financial institution JPMorgan Chase employees are teaming up in Miami to show tangible support for the children and families of Haiti, through international aid agency World Vision."

Click here for more on the partnership.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Parental Priorities: William Wilberforce, Amazing Dad

"You’re probably familiar by now with William Wilberforce, the great Christian statesman who led the fight against the British slave trade. You probably know, too, that Wilberforce is an inspiration for so much of the work we do here at Prison Fellowship and BreakPoint. But how much do you know about William Wilberforce the father?"

For more on Wilberforce's familial legacy, click here.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

US goes high-tech to redesign the $100 bill

The folks who print America's money have designed a high-tech makeover of the $100 bill. It's part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters as technology becomes more sophisticated and more dollars flow overseas, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says.

For a sneak peek of the new bill, click here.

Why Ethics Matters: The SEC vs. Goldman Sachs

"The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Goldman Sachs. Why should you care? Find out."

Click here for Chuck Colson's commentary.