Twin Killings: Haggling over Price

"I know there are plenty of bioethicists who believe in the sanctity of life. Tragically, as one disturbing trend shows, there are also plenty who don’t."

Read Chuck Colson's commentary here.

Seniors need to take steps to prevent falls

"Seniors end up in the emergency room for falls more than any other type of injury, so to raise awareness, Maryland has designated this week Fall Prevention Awareness Week."

Learn more here.

Old Ketchup Packet Heads for Trash

"Some people rip off the corner of the packet with their teeth. Others, while driving, squirt the ketchup directly into their mouth, then add fries. Some forgo fries at the drive-through all together to keep from creating a mess in the car."

Check out the new packets here.

World Vision joins the Million Moms Challenge with ABC News & UN Foundation

"World Vision is joining ABC News and the United Nations Foundation in the recently-launched Million Moms Challenge. This first-of-its kind initiative will connect millions of Americans with millions of moms in developing countries around the world to engage on the critical issues of pregnancy, childbirth and children's health — moms here helping moms worldwide."


Read more here...

Keeping records is a helpful gardening tool

"Looking back on our long summer growing season, there's a lot of gardening activity from May to September. We've grown beds of beautiful flowers, planted and harvested a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, dealt with our lawns and encountered a variety of insect, disease and weed pests."


Learn more about garden record keeping here.

Good News in Gotham: The Growth of the Church

"Officials tried to exclude God from the 9/11 memorial service in New York last week, but they failed. God never left Gotham!"

Click here to read more.

First lady announces restaurant chain's plan to cut calories, sodium

"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.