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Regardless of your political affiliation (or lack thereof), the success of the Obama campaign has demonstrated that grass roots activism - the intellectual input of everyday people - is incredibly powerful. I hope that we keep this marvelous momentum moving forward, with projects directed and developed by people of any age and every background. My goal ? To make a list to encourage, motivate and applaud those who aspire to improve the lives of individuals, communities, and/or the world.

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International Center of Photography: Weird Beauty - Fashion Photography Now - January 13 - May 3, 2009

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If you buy fashion magazines strictly for the stunning imagery, then "Weird Beauty" will fascinate you. Providing a visual link between photography and fashion design, these images startle, amuse and bemuse. And at a time when an escapes from reality are few and far between, this fairly tale of an exhibit is a welcome respite from the quotidian.

Updated Jan 24, 2009

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Lilly Pulitzer: Jubilee Designs for Jeep, Steinway and Monopoly

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Lilly Pulitzer is not only celebrating their Jubilee this year, they are splattering Lilly prints across objects as diverse as a flower-covered jeep, a Steinway fit for a beach house and a limited-edition Monopoly set. I think we could all use a little more Lilly right now . . .

Updated Jan 23, 2009

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Barack Obama: Hope Anchor Ladies Fine Jersey T-Shirt by Nanette Lepore

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Hail to the Chief of Hope ! The anchor is the perfect symbol to describe the sense of security and stability that Obama has engendered in just three short days.

Updated Jan 22, 2009

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Amazon: Change Has Come: An Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit by Kadir Nelson

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A new day dawns, one bursting with hope and sparkling with possibility. This small book captures that good, kind, generous spirit with the words of Barack Obama and the illustrations of Kadir Nelson. It will serve as a splendid reminder of all that we are, all that we aim to become as we continue to persevere in the face of great personal, national and global challenges.

Updated Jan 21, 2009

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Sturbridge Yankee Workshop: Declaration of Independence

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The words here within, more than 200 years after they were written, are both a beauty to behold and breathtaking to read. This framed reproduction enables you to place the document in a prominent place, for reference, reflection and inspiration.

Updated Jan 20, 2009

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The Rolling Stone Collection: Women's Obama Foil Tee Shirt

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Rolling Stone recently published a retrospective of Obama's political career, covering his run for the Senate, speeches made along the campaign trail, his decision to run for President, and photographs from childhood up to the present. It's heartwarming, heartbreaking and absolutely the best issue of Rolling Stone I have ever read. They also happen to offer a sweet selection of Obama t-shirts, this particular one being my favorite designed for women.

Updated Jan 15, 2009

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The American Necktie Co: Barack Obam Tie

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Love the man and the message ? Now you can wear the tie, too.

Updated Jan 15, 2009

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Amazon: You Are Here - Exposing the Vital Link Between What We Do and What That Does to Our Planet by Thomas M. Kostigen

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Although Al Gore sounded the alarm with "An Inconvenient Truth," we have been in dire need of ways in which we can translate this truth into personal action. Thomas M. Kastigan makes the science behind climate change tangible, understandable and, therefore, more manageable for us to tackle. We are here. How livable "here" becomes is in our own hands.

Updated Jan 15, 2009

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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

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Putting an upbeat spin on the economic downturn, Van Jones proposes government projects to lift us all up out of the smog. And, in this process, Jones envisions lasting environmental and economic improvements across the globe. An engaging read about a genius proposal.

Updated Jan 15, 2009

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Dover Street Market E-SHOP: Energy C Lemon Parfum by Comme des Garcons

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A lemon spritz of positivity couldn't hurt . . . and even if it only smells divine, it just might give you the extra zing you need to make it out of a middle-of-the-week slump.

Updated Jan 14, 2009

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