Archive for the 'Making a Difference' Category

08 Aug

Check Out New Blog

Hi,
I’ve posted several articles to my new blog: www.lifewitheverything.com.
Turn “someday” into today!
Most recent titles include:
Doing Life Together and Resistance: The Monster Right in Front of You
You can also keep up with me on Twitter: kcchicago.

03 Nov

The Empowering of Women

TED is an annual conference that brings together the minds, passions and convictions of those in Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED)…and beyond. The speakers are amazing, and their presentations are available for all to view at TED.com. The speakers are given only about 18 minutes to speak, which makes it easy to fit an entire [...]

02 Oct

The Gift of Literacy

Here’s a site I stumbled upon this evening: Better World Books
When you buy a book from Better World Books, you’re also helping to fund literacy projects in the U.S. and around the world.
Prices look competitive, shipping is free in the U.S. ($3.97 worldwide), and you can donate your used books for the cause.
If you’re interested [...]

14 Apr

Books for Children in Nepal

Right now, on the TheLiteracySite.com web site store, every order gives a book to a child in Nepal!
From their site: "Starting April 14 and for a limited time, every completed order will provide a book for a child in Nepal through Room to Read — at no additional cost to you!"
With so many items available, [...]

28 Mar

Earth Hour, March 29, 8 – 9pm

On March 29, from 8-9 p.m., millions of people around the world will turn off lights for Earth Hour.
The event began in 2007, in Sydney, Australia, and was started by the World Wildlife Fund. This year, the event has reached global proportions.
Learn more at the Earth Hour web site.
And, while you’re at it, start thinking [...]

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