Chase Giving

If you're a Facebooker, you've undoubtedly seen a ton of activity alerting you that a friend of yours has voted in the "Chase Community Giving Challenge." Now through December 11, charities have a chance to win awards ranging from $25,000-$1 million! Chase is giving away a total of $5 million to 100 worthy charities. So...

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!

Of course, we thank you for all of your votes and support. Please forward and let your Facebook friends know, too!

And, please note:

1. You must have a Facebook account to vote.

2. Our 501(c)(3) name is The Institute for Labor & The Community, Inc. But, we are still The Girls & Boys Projects, as you've always known us. :)

3. We've heard that some people have encountered some issues with the Chase application - specifically, with whether their vote registered. If you do, please be patient and try to vote again.

We know you want to scroll down and read more entries, but go vote, then come back! Happy Holidays!!

Liberty And Justice For Some

In Arkansas, a ten year old boy has refused to stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. Will Phillips, a fifth grader at West Fork Elementary School refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, specifically because that one phrase, "liberty and justice for all," he says, does not truly apply to all- especially the fact that gays can't get married. Now that's what I call sitting down for what you believe in!!! Any thoughts?

Does It Ever End??

Since 2007, Yeoman Warder Moira Cameron (42) has been the first (and only) female protector of the Crown Jewels, famously known as Beefeaters of the Tower of London, since the corps of Tower guards was created in 1485.

It was revealed Monday Nov. 2, 2009, that two male Beefeaters at the Tower of London have been suspended and a third is under investigation over allegations they bullied the first woman ever to join their ranks, an official has said.

It seems like her colleagues might benefit from viewing a few of the webisodes on the Stop Bullying Now website so they can (as the website's tagline states) Take a Stand; Lend a Hand.