While many industries are declining, some even disappearing, this excerpt from the Kiplinger Letter forecasts a bright future for online retail sales.

“Online retail sales will soar 16% in 2008, to about $200 billion. Then, growth will slow, leveling off at 10% per year by 2012. The number of shoppers will rise only 2% a year, but they’ll buy more… some, much more. Half of online shoppers account for two-thirds of sales. (more…)

August Ash Inc. recently launched a new website for Sound Off for Poverty, an initiative of Love INC, a faith-based organization that helps churches work together across denominations to help the poor. (more…)

Love INC works with churches of all denominations to help the poor.  They have 135 affiliates in over 31 states and provide training, resources and other services to support church ministries. (more…)