You might notice a common theme running throughout your favorite prime time shows this week. The Entertainment Industry Foundation has mobilized the entertainment community around a groundbreaking initiative designed to inspire a new era of service and volunteerism.

It’s not often that people can say they are inspired by their Coworkers. Many times, people are lucky to remember their Coworkers’ names, much less their passions, hobbies, families or, for that matter, anything they do outside of the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Who are these people that we spend our days with? What makes their hearts beat?

No, it’s not a typo. On Monday, the SWA Communications department held a mini chili cook-off competition called Bring Your Chili to Work Day; and seven Communications Employees “BU- ROT – IT!” The smell of meat and spices hung heavy in the air to the dismay of a few people, and in several cubicles, a crock pot could be found plugged in under the desk. They meant business.

Adopt-A-Pilot’s (AAP) 2009 collector’s edition tie  designed by Maddie Ramirez of Briarhill Middle School in Highland Village, Texas made its debut last week at a surprise ceremony honoring the young artist.  Maddie was one of more than 30,000 students who participated in the AAP program in 2008.