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Shared on Jan 24 2009 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by PAULINA

More BLUR Music

We're always interested in good music, no matter where it's from. While the term "good music" can be subjective, we'll let you be the judge as you check out these diverse artists. We hope they'll motivate you to get off the more "beaten path" from time to time.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 23 2009 in Changing the World by Maribel Mandeville

Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II

When I lived in Peru from 1997 - 1999, I had the opportunity to get involved directly with this great organization. This is a model that I know works from first hand experience. The children and the community are changed forever.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 20 2009 in Our Thoughts by Will Mandeville

A Day To Remember!

The Obama Administration is ushered-in through celebratory events all over the country and the world. The common ground seems to be an optimistic and hopeful, though realistic, look to the future despite our challenges.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 18 2009 in Our Thoughts by Will Mandeville

A Unique Opportunity

The serendipity of celebrating Martin Luther King's legacy and the inauguration of our first President of color so close to one another places even greater focus on the true impact of Dr. King's sacrifice.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 9 2009 in Family & Culture by Rhoda Berlin

Trying on Other People’s Skin

The approach that Seattle's Rhoda Berlin takes to understanding her clients' needs as a marriage and family therapist is directly a result of her own survival techniques developed while growing up in multicultural Los Angeles. The methods that she has applied all of her life to observing those around her and fitting in can provide all of us insight to relating better to others, regardless of their backgrounds.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 5 2009 in Changing the World by Maribel Mandeville

Teach For America

Grass roots organizations like Teach For America that seek to make a sustainable impact in the classroom and in young people's lives are really worth supporting. Maybe you are a young person coming out of college or graduate school who would find this to be a great opportunity for growth and development. Or maybe you believe in the premise and would like to become involved as a partner or contributor. Either way, this organization is worth looking at!Read More »

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Shared on Jan 4 2009 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Will Mandeville

Bringing the World Together Through Film

Jehane Noujaim turned her wish for world peace into a world-wide celebration of culture and understanding through the powerful medium of film.Read More »

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Shared on Jan 2 2009 in Changing the World by Maribel Mandeville

Free The Children

Who can argue with the premise that if you give kids the opportunity to learn in a safe, non-exploitative environment (no matter where they are in the world) that there is a better chance that they will grow up to resolve the issues that plague many under-developed countries.Read More »

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