http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/28/us/chick-fil-a-philanthropy/index.html?c=homepage-t&page=3
Chick-Fil-A does not support same sex marriages and hasn't since 2011. Therefore they do not find them.
The nearly $6 million in outside grant funding "focuses on youth, education, marriage enrichment and local communities" said Shane Windmeyer, executive director of Chick-Fil-A. All the fuss over this was based on the families biblical beliefs. Chick-Fil-A supports the ideas and beliefs of the family.
Pro-gay organizational groups were not to pleased the Chick-Fil-A. Some called on a boycott against the chain which had annual sales of $4.1 billion last year.
August 1, dubbed "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Their purchase of chicken sandwiches and nuggets to show their support for the restaurant chain and its president brought the restaurant chain record sales.
To set things off with the chain restaurants, The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation then promoted a National Same-Sex Kiss Day at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country on August 3. "There was a lot of divisiveness and hate on both sides," said Windmeyer. "It was like the Chick-fil-A brand was a chicken sandwich with purpose" said Windmeyer.
When all this was going on I was at a volleyball tournament and I can remember going to Chick-Fil-A that day for lunch. We had called in an order an hour before we got there. The parking lots were full, there were people lined up around the parking lot waiting to buy food. They had all come to support the chain in their decision.
We didn't get our food for a little while but it was worth the wait and I felt good about all the support Chick-Fil-A got on their beliefs!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
American Dream
Everyone has a dream. "I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream." said Martin Luther King Jr. He was a strong person. He lead against racism. He wanted everything to be equal. Despite everything that happened and all the people that wanted him dead he still had a dream and was going to pursue it!
I have a dream. My dream is to stop poverty. I couldnt imagine what life would be like living on the street and not knowing when you're going to get your next meal. I think to myself how can one person stop all that? How can that make a big difference? Martin Luther King Jr. was one person and he pursued his dream so I use him as my inspiration and motivation!
Where would I start? I would get involved with the NASW (National Assocaiation of Social Workers). I'd call them and tell them I want to help make the poverty levels go down. Everyday 25,000 die of hunger because they cant afford to give their bodies the food they need. This makes them sick and to weak o work. I want to be their little push they get when someone helps you get back on your feet!
My next step in putting this dream in to action. I would talk to my friends, family, and school about how we could raise money to help not only the Unites States but other countries as well. Getting churches and the community involved can help make a difference in someone else's life. Not only would we raise money but we could send can goods or clothes that we don't wear or need to those who need it most! I'd send all this stuff to an organization who helps change others lives.
Doing this to help change the world and making it a better place will fill my heart! I hope that doing good will help influence others to follow along! Sometimes we don't realize what we have and how much we take for granted. I pray that by fulfilling this dream I can help make someone else's dreams come true too!
I have a dream. My dream is to stop poverty. I couldnt imagine what life would be like living on the street and not knowing when you're going to get your next meal. I think to myself how can one person stop all that? How can that make a big difference? Martin Luther King Jr. was one person and he pursued his dream so I use him as my inspiration and motivation!
Where would I start? I would get involved with the NASW (National Assocaiation of Social Workers). I'd call them and tell them I want to help make the poverty levels go down. Everyday 25,000 die of hunger because they cant afford to give their bodies the food they need. This makes them sick and to weak o work. I want to be their little push they get when someone helps you get back on your feet!
My next step in putting this dream in to action. I would talk to my friends, family, and school about how we could raise money to help not only the Unites States but other countries as well. Getting churches and the community involved can help make a difference in someone else's life. Not only would we raise money but we could send can goods or clothes that we don't wear or need to those who need it most! I'd send all this stuff to an organization who helps change others lives.
Doing this to help change the world and making it a better place will fill my heart! I hope that doing good will help influence others to follow along! Sometimes we don't realize what we have and how much we take for granted. I pray that by fulfilling this dream I can help make someone else's dreams come true too!
Friday, January 11, 2013
CC1
Pebble
Ms.Pepitone explains the makings of the new e-watch. The Pebble e-watch is a watch that can connect through bluetooth to any smartphone. It displays texts, e-mails, and it vibrates for incoming calls! This watch also has apps you can download to it!
The e-watch is a hightech device tens of thousands of people wanted to get their hands on one of these. Unfortunately there were some major shipping delays because the project was not finished at its deadline. 84% missed their target delivery dates.
Upgrading the looks, delaying the production deadline to find that they just stuck with the original plans. Its e-paper display is readable outdoors, and the battery lasts seven days.The watch weighs about 1.3 ounces.
The watch was designed to be a sports and fitness watch. "Its very light on the wrist which was important to us." Migicovsky, the maker of the watch, told Ms.Pepitone. Pebble is water resistant to five atmospheres. So sweating and swimming wont be a problem.
"Our goal was to make it awesome from day one, and then improve with updates," he said. "We're excited to see how it evolves." Migicovsky said. This device will be a great conveience! Esspecially to Athletes and to people who are always loosing their phones but now that wont happen since its attached to your wrist.
They haven't made any deals yet but don't look for Pebble in any retail outlets. It will be interesting to see how it all will work so well in the world. They could find that their e-watch may not be so resistant or that the watch of convience could be the watch of inconvienence!
Ms.Pepitone explains the makings of the new e-watch. The Pebble e-watch is a watch that can connect through bluetooth to any smartphone. It displays texts, e-mails, and it vibrates for incoming calls! This watch also has apps you can download to it!
The e-watch is a hightech device tens of thousands of people wanted to get their hands on one of these. Unfortunately there were some major shipping delays because the project was not finished at its deadline. 84% missed their target delivery dates.
Upgrading the looks, delaying the production deadline to find that they just stuck with the original plans. Its e-paper display is readable outdoors, and the battery lasts seven days.The watch weighs about 1.3 ounces.
The watch was designed to be a sports and fitness watch. "Its very light on the wrist which was important to us." Migicovsky, the maker of the watch, told Ms.Pepitone. Pebble is water resistant to five atmospheres. So sweating and swimming wont be a problem.
"Our goal was to make it awesome from day one, and then improve with updates," he said. "We're excited to see how it evolves." Migicovsky said. This device will be a great conveience! Esspecially to Athletes and to people who are always loosing their phones but now that wont happen since its attached to your wrist.
They haven't made any deals yet but don't look for Pebble in any retail outlets. It will be interesting to see how it all will work so well in the world. They could find that their e-watch may not be so resistant or that the watch of convience could be the watch of inconvienence!
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