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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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A citizen of Planet Earth and a lifelong optimist

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community organization
economy
education
grass roots activism
health
optimism
poverty
social awareness
social change
social progress

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Patagonia: Men's Fuelishness T-Shirt by The Heads of State

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Recyclable through "Common Threads Recycling Program", imprinted with information about the collaborative efforts of "Climate Counts" and constructed of organic cotton, this tee is one lean, green machine.

Updated Nov 15, 2008

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World Tee Party

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dELiAs: Peace To The Streets Tee by Loyal Army

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This red and green shirt puts peace front and center, in your life and your holiday wardrobe. Good gifting (and getting.)

Updated Nov 22, 2008

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World Wildlife Fund: Endangered Species of the Month Club

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Provide your child or an adult animal lover with a year-long gift of education and inspiration through the WWF's Species of the Month Club. The recipient will learn about a new endangered animal each month; information about the animal along with a plush version are included in the package. Good and wild gifting.

Updated Nov 1, 2008

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Acacia: 1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom Book and Mug by Liz Lark

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While yoga is partly about posture and breathing and pushing your physical limits, it is also about pushing your spiritual limits. Discover some amazing facts, new asanas and read the profound thoughts of world-renowned yogis in this inspirational book that may never allow you to see your mat (or the world) in the same way again.

Updated Nov 11, 2008

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Where Have All the Leaders Gone? by Lee Iacocca

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More than a call to arms, this is a no-holds-barred condemnation of the state of the nation by one of the world's foremost turnaround artists. We may not like how he says what he says, but Iacocca makes some salient points and, in so doing, gives us a beacon at the end of this recessionary tunnel.

Updated Oct 13, 2008

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Amazon: Free to Be...You and Me by Marlo Thomas and Friends - 35th Anniversary Edition

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My cousin Katie (although she was too young to realize she had done so) first introduced me to this book. I already knew and loved the "That Girl" Marlo, who strode down a city street in go-go boots; spun around in glee; and threw her hat in the air at the beginning of each episode. She embodied freedom, it seemed to me then . . . and now, as she re-introduces her book to a world still struggling to deal with all the different ways both girls and boys, men and women express themselves. Adding more contributors to her merry tribe of singers, writers, poets and comedians, Marlo Thomas' book is now bigger, better and perhaps even more relevant today. And wouldn't it be great if the first one who smiled really did win?! Good gifting.

Updated Oct 28, 2008

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Pre-Order Wall•E DVD & Lithograph Set

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Our lovable trash compactor WALL-E will be released on DVD on November 18, but you can pre-order this innovative animated film through Disney. By doing so, you will also receive four limited-edition WALL-E lithographs along with the DVD. Good group gifting.

Updated Nov 3, 2008

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Kids Discover Magazine: Gift Subscription

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With engaging illustrations, games and independent learning exercises, Kids Discover magazine introduces children to a wide array of topics in history, science, weather and technology. You may even want to read it yourself so you can brush up on your own knowledge . . . and be prepared for the ensuing barrage of questions. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 4, 2008

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What Matters by David Elliott Cohen

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Food and photos for thought, as we clean our slates for the new year. (via Janetti Chon)

Updated Dec 31, 2008

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look, listen, and learn

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Barnes and Noble: Traffik by Norman Jean Roy and Marianne Pearl

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Inspired by the work of Somaly Mam (author of "The Road of Lost Innocence" and an honoree of Glamour magazine's 2006 Woman of the Year contest), photographer Norman Jean Roy visited Mam's ongoing project within her homeland of Cambodia. Mam, sold into sexual slavery earlier in her own life, works to rescue, educate and empower girls as young as seven years old, as she also battles to bring an end to the growing problem. Using his professional skills to capture the spirit of these girls, as well as the their suffering, Roy hopes to bring greater awareness and aid to Mam and the girls she has embraced. By purchasing this book, you will help to change lives. Perhaps even your own.

Updated Nov 30, 2008