The Salvation Army has felt the crunch of the economy as well these days. The donations have been slowing year by year. The Salvation Army is doing whatever it can these days to attract donations. The people that usually donate are coming to us for help says Salvation Army. They have started to target the younger generation for donations. This is where this article got my attention, because they have great new ideas. The Salvation Army has gone tech savvy this holiday season.
One thing that the Salvation Army has done is to start testing a new cell phone system that allows people to donate by phone. Another thing that was quite surprising is the Salvation Army has Twitter feed now. They also started a huge online Red Kettle campaign which includes help from National Football League, National Hockey League, and the Jonas Brothers. It looks like the Salvation Army has the right idea. Hopefully it all works out for them and people can get the help they need this holiday season.

To see this article
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/salvation.army/index.html

Think twice next time you decide to keep your loaded revolver under your pillow. One German man learned this the hard way, after he lost his gun license to what the court called, "irresponsible behavior" by failing to store his weapon properly. 

German Law prohibits specifically, gun storage beneath a pillow. Which makes sense if you don't want your fire arm to randomly fire, while your sleeping. This man had a heightened sense of paranoia toward burglars, therefore he kept a gun under his pillow at all times, and a few others around the house.

Many gun use activists are freaking out now that suspicion of arms law changes are suspected with Obama's presidency. Rises in gun purchases all over America are evidence of that, and it seems that the "right to bare arms" certainly is a hot button for many, not just Americans. Crime is also higher than it used to be, which has caused many citizens to do the same as this man, store a gun or other weapon by the bed in the off hand chance you may need to use it to defend yourself. 

Where should the law divide? Do you think its reasonable for people to keep guns under the pillow, or on their person? 

To read more on this story, see the original article at:

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE4AO6GJ20081125

Initially this photo struck me like it'd relate to another story of a crazed preacher somehow being involved in politics. Ironically this photo goes along with a story informing that going to church actually increases your chances of living longer. Could it be from less stress associated with being spiritual or is something more superstitious going on? Take it for what it's worth. What do you think?






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