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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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Amazon: Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul (And, of Course, Surfing) by Laird Hamilton

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Pretty much everything Mr. Hamilton knows about surfing he has taught himself, but he is now sharing that wealth of hard-earned knowledge with us mere mortals. His life is a living memorial to the ocean, as well as proof that consistent pursuit of your passion will bring both contentment and success.

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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Barnes and Noble: Outliers - The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

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Author of "The Tipping Point" and "Blink" as well as a prolific blogger, Malcolm Gladwell now turns his attention to how and why some people become successful...and others do not. Even if you do not entirely agree with his theories or methodology, Gladwell makes some salient points about education and opportunity in his own witty style.

Updated Dec 1, 2008

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Musicians on Call: 5th Annual Benefit Concert at Hard Rock Cafe - New York, NY - February 24, 2009

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"Musicians on Call" delivers live music to the bedsides of patients who would not otherwise be able to attend concerts. This year's benefit will be headlined by the mellow maestro James Taylor. Doing good actually sounds good now, too.

Updated Feb 6, 2009

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Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson

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The author of "Three Cups of Tea," who has worked to build and guide schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has now collaborated on a children's version of his story. The light-hearted collages accompanying the text will both entertain and educate the next generation of community activists.

Updated Feb 6, 2009

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The New York Times: You're Welcome America - Will Ferrell - Cort Theatre - Through March 15, 2009

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I'll leave the reviews to the critics, but, suffice to say, Will Ferrell does a scarily apt portrait of George W. Bush. And he dares us to keep a straight face when he unfurls a stage-size portrait of a, um, body part. At least our national sense of humor is intact . . .

Updated Feb 8, 2009

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Every Monday Matters: EMM You Matter Bracelets

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Spread the love with a bracelet that declares the simple truth about each and everyone of us: You Matter. Not only do you get to give a bracelet to friends, family and lovers, you also get to determine the charity who will benefit from this heartfelt gift.

Updated Feb 9, 2009

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Accessories and Accoutrements

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Femail Creations: Change the World Infant Onesie

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A onesie that reminds us of all potentiality inherent within every baby . . . and all the good the world can hold in store. In sizes for 3 to 18 months.

Updated Feb 10, 2009

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Recessionwire: the upside of the downturn

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Three enterprising, albeit jobless, women have pooled their intellectual and creative resources together to create a reference tool, a sounding board, career counseling and hope for the future of those also confronting the harsh realities of today's job market. A positive twist on one of my grandmother's favorite adages (Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you cry alone), this website enables you to both laugh, cry and plan your way through this economic crisis.

Updated Feb 10, 2009

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CNN: Freshmen Year - Weekly Video Series

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CNN is gaining an up close and personal look at what it is like to be a freshman in Congress, thanks to the willingness of Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Jason Chaffetz to videotape their first steps of this journey. If you think what you have what it takes or you simply want to know what these public servants really do each and every day, watching these videos will provide a Bipartisan perspective.

Updated Feb 10, 2009

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Amazon: The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents by David W. Lange

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It is quite poetic that a man who came from such humble origins has his visage reproduced on such a large scale but in the most meager denomination: the penny. And what a wonderful gift it is to any eager collector, from a young child to a seasoned numismatic, that a penny collection can be so readily established. This book, while a grand review of various vintages of Lincoln cents, also provides a biography of the great man himself. Happy Birthday, Mr. President !

Updated Feb 12, 2009