The road to establishing John Rose’s (Class of 1986 – JMU) career as a cartoonist was paved with a lunchtime meal of Cocoa Puffs—which he’d one day choke on following a phone call from Fred Lasswell, the cartoonist behind the renowned Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comics. From James Madison University News
Fulfilling a wish…
Ryan Giancola and his friends were enjoying a beach vacation in Duck, North Carolina, last week when an elderly woman approached them with a unique request. From Southern Living
One minute Pep talk for students
Here is a great 1 minute pep talk between a father and his child in the morning before school. We all a Dad like this… From Southern Living
Is WW’s App Good for Kids?
More than 78,000 people have signed a petition online calling on WW, formerly Weight Watchers, to remove its new app aimed at children ages 8 to 17. From GMA (Good Morning America)
Is there a connection between cell use and teen mental health?
New research casts doubt on the connection between smartphone use and teens’ mental health. Some argue it is a case of correlation, not causation, and that the threat is overblown. From All Things Considered @ NPR
Virginia Remembers Hurricane Camille
50 Years Later, Virginia Recalls The Devastation Caused By Hurricane Camille
Fifth years ago, Hurricane Camille slammed into the eastern United States, killing hundreds of people and leaving behind a wake of devastation. From All Things Considered @ NPR
Pam Tebow believes in power of sharing
There are some people that resonate beauty and grace with a simple, “hello”. Pam Tebow, the mother of Tim Tebow, is one of those people. It is clear in Pam’s tone and manner that she loves both Jesus and her family. From Christian Headlines
Lauren Daigle Earns 6 Dove Nominations
Recording artist Lauren Daigle has received six nominations from the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. From Christian Headlines
Sweat for Medical Tests?
These Engineers Have Found A Way To Use Sweat For Some Medical Tests
Engineers at the University of California Berkeley have developed a patch that can measure someone’s sweat composition and sweat rate at the site of excretion. From All Things Considered at NPR
