In a world where political cartoons in the paper sometimes get too shocking or controversial or just plain maddening, there’s something special and reassuring about Today’s Dogg, a syndicated cartoon by Guy Gilchrist. Each one is a single panel comic by Gilchrist starring various dogs. I wouldn’t say the comics are particularly edgy or roll-on-your-sides […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Eco-friendly Dolls
November 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Animal Causes
If you’re looking for a brand new kind of doll to give for Christmas, here’s a colorful alternative to Barbies and Bratz. They’re called Zeenie Dolls, and are a new series of stylish, eco-friendly dolls. Unlike traditional dolls that aren’t exactly produced in an eco-friendly way, these dolls are made from 100% sustainable materials. The […]
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Book of Dog Photography and Quotes
November 19th, 2012 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Disability
Dogphoria is by far one of the coolest books I’ve read all year. It makes a fabulous holiday present for any dog lover in your life. The book itself is beautiful to look at; it’s about 7 inches by 10 inches and maybe half an inch thick. It’s a hardcover book with an oh-so-adorable picture […]
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Macy's Letters to Santa Campaign and How To Get a Real Response from the North Pole
November 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Children's Charities
Every day on my commute home through Manhattan I pass by the Macy’s on 34th Street. This time of year is always fun, because they’ve just launced the new store windows. Sadly, this year they’ve decided not to put up the multi-window display they do every year that recreates scenes from the classic Miracle on 34th […]
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Charity Bracelets at KiteChild
November 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Children's Charities
When I visited the Web site of KiteChild, I was immediately struck by the statistics flashing in the corner. On of them said that every day, 5,760 more children become orphans. Another said that every 2.2 seconds, a child loses a parent somewhere in the world. Another said that by 2015 it is projected that there […]
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What the original Purple Heart looked like
November 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Poverty
The patch you see to your right is a replica of a Purple Heart. While everyone today thinks of the Purple Heart as a medal given to soldiers who are wounded or killed in the line of duty, the original Purple Heart, called the “Badge of Military Merit”, meant something different. It was created by […]
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Imagine There's No Hunger 2012 – John Lennon Inspired Gifts That Combat Childhood Hunger
November 7th, 2012 · No Comments · Children's Charities, World Hunger
Each year, the Hard Rock Cafe, Hotels, and Casinos, as well as hardrock.com, dedicate November and December to a wonderful cause: fighting childhood hunger and poverty. For the last five years, they’ve been running a campaign called IMAGINE, based on John Lennon’s 1971 song. One of the lines, of course, is “Imagine…no need for greed […]
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Tie-Dyed Roses in Red, White and Blue or any color of the rainbow.
November 4th, 2012 · No Comments · USO, Veterans and Military
A bouquet of flowers is still one of the most romantic and meaningful gifts you can give. Receiving a bouquet of flowers is a thrilling moment, and the roses can brighten a desk or house for weeks. Admittedly, it gets a little old to give the same red roses year after year. Which is why […]
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Help Small Businesses Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
November 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Disaster Relief
As most of you who read this blog know, I live in the New York City area. I was one of the fortunate ones to whom Hurricane Sandy meant a few hours of lost power and inconvenience. But it’s heart-wrenching to hear the stories coming in. Many people in Long Island, New Jersey, and New […]
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The best charities to donate to for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Disaster Relief
One of the sad realities of any disaster is that criminals and charlatans will invariably come and try to profit off of them by trying to pass themselves off as charities. If you get approached by an individual or receive something in the mail, double-check and triple-check it before providing any kind of financial information. […]
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