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George Clooney battles Malaria. How did he contract the disease? George Clooney was on the continent of Africa in Sudan to help push for diplomacy and avoid another genocide in the country according to People Magazine. This is Clooney’s second bout with Malaria. I applaud his efforts, because George Clooney isn’t just saying he cares about the needs in the world, he’s…

Ricky Gervais, host of the this year’s Golden Globe Awards, is taking criticism for his pointed, and personal jokes. Including a bit where Gervais thanks God for making him an atheist. Ricky Gervais a brilliant comic mind, and the originator of the original British version of “The Office,”continues to draw draw criticism from some who…

Just a little comic relief for your day. A woman falls in a fountain in a Pennsylvania mall while texting on her smart phone. This is a great lesson for anyone who is trying to text and walk at the same time! Apparently she is now trying sue the mall since the security guards didn’t help her. All they…

Carlina White is reunited with her family after being kidnapped 20 years ago from a New York Hospital. Carlina White’s family “never lost hope” that she would return. In 1987, Carlina White was kidnapped from her hospital bed, just 19 days old. The story terrified New Yorkers and and sowed doubt and worry into the…

One of America’s favorite Presidents is John F. Kennedy. Today we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural address. In commemoration, your favorite search engine has designed the John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Google Logo It was January 20, 1961 where John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States of…

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With all the talk about the return of Jean Claude Duvalier, Haiti’s former dictator, to his former country, Haiti is back in the news. The country is still devastated from the earthquake and only 5% of the buildings have been rebuilt.  But the story that is often told is the one of Haiti’s orphans. Because of early death…

Join me today for HELP WANTED: Protecting Orphans from Human Trafficking. This is a FREE Webinar provided by the Christian Alliance for Orphans.  Click to Register: http://bit.ly/h2V21W As part National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, gain an overview of the global human trafficking problem, its impact on orphans, and what orphan care ministries, churches, and motivated…

A very interesting turn of events is occurring right now in Haiti. Jean Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier, Haiti’s former dictator, returned to the capital after he fled 20 years ago.  The video below by The Associated Press shows Mr. Duvalier escorted from an upscale hotel outside Port-au-Prince. He is waving to supporters as they shout, “We are…

I’ve always admired Oprah for how she has overcome a poor upbringing, but I never knew how difficult her past was. Oprah Winfrey says lossing baby as a teen was my second chance, Opray Winfrey Piers Morgan interview. In the inaugural interview on “Piers Morgan Tonight,” talk show queen Oprah Winfrey recalled contemplating suicide at 14 because she was…

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