SNL 'presidents' unite in clip urging financial reform

"The comedians who played presidents on 'Saturday Night Live' have gathered for a comedic summit in a new Web video on FunnyOrDie.com.

The video, posted Wednesday, stars Fred Armisen as President Barack Obama. During the night he is visited by the ghosts of presidents past, who urge him to push for financial reform."

To learn more and view the video,click here.

Waiting by the Phone: 'Avatar' and Salvation from Beyond

"This year’s Oscar race is being billed as duel between ex-spouses—Kathryn Bigelow, the director of the critically acclaimed war film about Iraq called The Hurt Locker, and her ex-husband, James Cameron, director of the phenomenally lucrative 3D blockbuster, Avatar.

But Avatar is part of another, more important, competition—one between competing accounts of where salvation is to be found."

Click here for more of Chuck Colson's commentary.

Roger Ebert debuts new 'voice' on 'Oprah'

"Four years ago, one of the most famous voices in the entertainment industry was silenced.

On Tuesday's 'Oprah Winfrey Show,' film critic Roger Ebert's voice was finally heard again."

For more on this triumph of science and the human spirit, click here.

US Marines land on Iwo Jima to mark anniversary

"Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed on the remote island of Iwo Jima on Tuesday to prepare for the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.

The Marines flew in trucks, water and food from Washington to support Wednesday's commemorations of the 1945 battle that was a turning point in the Pacific theater. It claimed 6,821 American and 21,570 Japanese lives in 36 days of intense fighting. A drill team also arrived on the island."

Click here to read more about the commemoration.

Massive head of pharaoh unearthed in Egypt

"Archaeologists have unearthed a massive red granite head of one Egypt's most famous pharaohs who ruled nearly 3,400 years ago, the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities announced Sunday.

The head of Amenhotep III, which alone is about the height of a person, was dug out of the ruins of the pharaoh's mortuary temple in the southern city of Luxor."


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World Vision assessing damages, preparing to respond to Chile earthquake

"World Vision is preparing to respond to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, working with its regional offices to transport emergency relief supplies and getting ready to send more staff to support the relief response.

The Christian relief and development organization's first relief flight, in coordination with the Bolivian air force, is tentatively planned to depart for Chile later today — with relief supplies like tarps, blankets, plastic sheeting, and collapsible water containers for survivors. Airport closures in Chile are forcing delays in the plane's departure."

For more on World Vision's efforts and how you can help, click here.

Respect the rabbit: Easter Bunny creeping up on Santa’s mall turf

"Every successful employee begins with successful training, Marie Johnson believes, and so she delivered her best advice to the new hires who recently gathered in a vacant store space at Yorktown Center in Lombard.

Bunny does not talk."

Click here for more advice and the adventures of Bunny.