Honoring a heroine of the civil rights movement – Dorothy Height – in song

"The name Dorothy Height isn't nearly as familiar to the general public as it should be, which is why B.B. King, Taj Mahal and others will be converging on Chicago in coming weeks. Guitarist King and friends rest will be celebrating Height's legacy – and marking Black History Month in Chicago – with 'Godmother: A Music and Dance Tribute to Dorothy Height and the Civil Rights Movement,' which will be filmed for broadcast next year."

For more on the planned event, click here.

Movie Review - 'What If'

"'What If' stars Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson and John Ratzenberger in an inspirational story of the road not taken. GMC, formerly known as the Gospel Music Channel, debuted the television release of the movie, which was produced by Jerry B. Jenkins, best-selling Christian author."

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Mattel Announces $500,000 Donation to Save the Children’s New Corporate Partners in Emergencies Fund

"Save the Children, one of the leading global humanitarian and relief agencies, has partnered with Mattel [NASDAQ: MAT], the world’s largest toy company, and the Mattel Children’s Foundation to create a multi-year disaster response strategy, which includes a $500,000 cash donation and toy donation program for Save the Children."

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How to dig out from the snow -- safely

"Still digging out from last night's nasty storm? We are too. My husband recently came in complaining that the storm dumped plenty of that wet, heavy kind of snow that makes shoveling safely extra challenging.

With that in mind, here are some good tips from the American Physical Therapy Association that came in handy during last February's Snowpocalypse."

Click here for safe shoveling techniques.

Food depression: Eating bad may make you sad

"Eating food containing trans fats and saturated fats could contribute to depression, scientists reported Wednesday.

Researchers in Spain followed 12,059 people over six years, analyzing their diets, lifestyles and medical problems."

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As American as Apple Pie: Eugenics and the War on the Weak

"Protestant judge Lothar Kreyssig and Catholic Bishop Clemens von Galen courageously resisted the Nazis’ war on the disabled. Sadly, that war still rages today. And America has been on the front lines for nearly a century."

For more on this commentary from Chuck Colson, click here.

With Sudan Referendum voting complete, international focus must be maintained

"Following the peaceful close to voting in the referendum on South Sudan’s self-determination last week, World Vision calls upon the international community to maintain a high level of attention on Sudan."

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