Random

• The US is still a nation of givers -- big time! But the 20- and 30-somethings are prompting big changes in the way charities raise money. In short -- capture the imagination digitally. ~ link

• The East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Arizona, is laying off 142 people, becoming a four-day-a-week publication, and will be distributed for free. The changes in the newspaper business continue. I used to do a lot of freelance writing for the Trib nearly 30 years ago. ~ link

• A Korean company is considering a $50 million theme park and zoo for Guam. Don't miss the community comments that follow the online Variety article. ~ link

• The Vatican is in the midst of a Bible reading marathon. My, how things have changed. This feeds my generally optimistic disposition. ~ link

• Bible translation expert Rick Mansfield has a post on how Tyndale can continue to reposition its New Living Translation (NLT) as a "scholarly translation." ~ link