Sir Richard Branson visits Africa often, and recently declared, “It is apparent that a “yes, we can” attitude is spreading across the continent” — particularly among small business people and entrepreneurs.

“Africa’s most valuable assets are its wonderful people, particularly its entrepreneurs.”

Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges came to Washington, D.C. yesterday to roll out a new campaign as national spokesperson for the No Kid Hungry Campaign. “This is the most significant thing I’ve ever done,” he told reporters.

The nationwide effort launched by hunger advocates at Share Our Strength pledges to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.

“Millions of our kids can’t learn in school because they are hungry.” Bridges said. “Public charities, food banks, and church pantries are doing more than ever before, but they can’t keep up with the need.”

Bridges said the campaign is not proposing any new government programs, but they do have a plan to address the gaps where existing federal programs, like the school lunch program or food stamps, can effectively fill in by expanding their access.

Jeff Bridges with school children – Share Our Strength Photo on Flickr (all rights reserved)

Steve Carell, Betty White and Steve Martin walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC along with other comedians, including Lorne Michaels and cast members from Saturday Night Live, to honor the woman who perhaps best personifies hip humor in the age of social media.

Tina Fey credits luck and Sarah Palin’s “crazy voice” for her meteoric rise to fame as a comedy writer and actor, best known for her impersonation of Alaska’s ex-governor (“I can see Russia from my house”), and her Emmy Award-winning show, 30 Rock.

(Photo courtesy of WETA-TV)

Veterans are getting a big thank you from companies that are providing free meals and discounts in honor of Veterans Day this week. Applebees, Golden Corral, Chili’s and Hooters are all offering free meals to vets, both active and retired, while Outback Steakhouses are giving away Bloomin’ Onions.