Wednesday, May 19, 2010

America Ferrera Meets Facebook Cause Fundraising Goal to Build a Save the Children School in Mali

"Family, friends and fans of America Ferrera came together to help the Emmy Award-winning actress meet her fundraising goal to build a school in Diassadeni village in the Sikasso District of Mali."

Click here to read more on America Ferrerra's project.

World Vision Responding to Two U.S. Disasters

"World Vision has shipped 50 pallets of relief supplies from its distribution centers in Chicago and Appalachia to assist flood victims in Nashville. The supplies, which arrived on May 10 in Nashville, include men's and women's clothing, blankets, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and cleanup items such as work gloves, safety glasses, and Tyveck suits. Approximately 2,000 people affected by the flooding are expected to benefit from these supplies."

For more on World Vision's efforts in the U.S., click here.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Atlantis arrives at space station, astronauts may try to fix pinched cable in spacewalk

"Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday for what could be its last visit, delivering fresh batteries and other equipment to help keep the outpost running long after the shuttle program ends."

Click here for more on Atlantis and its mission.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

New Orleans City Park creates a volunteer venue

"It's not often that trees of the past, present and future all play a direct role in a structure's design.

Yet that is essentially the story behind the Duplantier Volunteer Pavilion at City Park's Botanical Garden."

To learn more about this mult-generational structure, click here.

The man behind McDonald's new look

"Max Carmona is McDonald's senior director for U.S. restaurant design, meaning he's the overseer of the chain's updated look.

Out will go the iconic red mansard roof and cafeteria-style lighting, and in will come a stone or brick exterior and more modern furniture."

Click here for more on the upcoming changes to the familiar landmarks.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Statism and Scripture: Kudzu Government

"Many Christians are uneasy with the growth of government in American life. They just can’t quite explain why.

From General Motors to health care. From bank bailouts to national anti-obesity campaigns. Government is becoming more and more involved of every aspect of American life."

To read or listen to Chuck Colson's commentary, click here.

It’s the Culture: What Makes a Good Society

"Good government policies matter to any healthy society. But something else matters more. Find out what that is."

Click here for the answer.