Giving
A Fifth Of Giving
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Ready To Strike? Here Are Some Execs That Actually Care About The Little Guy
There's currently a heated contract negotiation between the Oregon University System (OUS) higher-ups and union representatives.
Givin' It Up To Charity
There are few things in life that can warm the soul like donating to charity. Granted, reaching top speed in a Bugatti Veyron would certainly melt the ice off the track to my heart, but giving the $1.7 million price tag to a charitable cause would benefit plenty more than my materialistic automotive desires.
The Giving Pledge: Fact or Fiction?
If you're up-to-date on billionaire philanthropy (What? It's great bathroom reading.), then chances are you've heard of The Giving Pledge.
Giving Pledge: Don't wait 'till you're rich
It's never too early to pledge your help to others. Brass CEO Bryan Sims has already taken the pledge.
Use Your Gift Cards!
There were a lot of gift cards flying around my Christmas tree this year.
Cool Christmas Charities
As any Christmas holiday show will tell you, Christmas is about more than getting presents, it's about giving. There are thousands of charities across the country ready to accept your donation, whether it's money or something more tangible, to share with those less fortunate. Here are two national organizations that are still looking for donations this close to Christmas.
Gift Card Guidance: Choosing gift cards wisely is a group effort
If you are thinking about buying a gift card for someone this holiday season, it's important to consider what type of card you want to buy and what potential snags to avoid.
Stats For Mother's Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday. That's right, May 10, 2009. In honor of moms everywhere, here are some Mother's Day stats courtesy of census.gov:
Hollywood Slums
I'm usually critical of Hollywood's capacity for social and fiscal responsibility: We've all seen the self-righteous actors who latch onto the latest, popular movement to garner attention, and, no matter how much I enjoy watching them, it's pretty hard to argue that using $100 million to make a summer blockbuster is really helping the world.
