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Torina's World: A Child's Life in Madagascar

June 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Developing Areas

Torina’s World: A Child’s Life in Madagascar is a book that was originally self-published in 1997, but which has been officially released in 2007 with an interesting story of its own. Parents for centuries have been lecturing their kids about “the hungry kids in Africa”. But those words are usually meaningless. Photographer Joni Kabana changed […]

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My Life with Laura: A Love Story

June 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Breast Cancer

My Life with Laura: A Love Story is a new book by Chad Moutray. Chad Moutray is the Chief Economist and Director of Economic Research at the US. Small Business Administration. But this book is a very personal one that doesn’t have to do with small business. It’s about his wife Laura. Laura passed away […]

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Superman statue that benefits the Christopher Reeve Foundation

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon

Here is the perfect collectible for any fan of Superman or of Christopher Reeve. It’s the  Christopher Reeve as Superman Statue. Available on June 3, 2009, this is a very limited edition collectible depicting Christopher Reeve as Superman from the 1978 movie. It stands 12 1/4 inches tall, and is made of cold-cast porcelain, is hand-painted, […]

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Faces of Freedom Book: Profiles of America's Fallen Heroes

May 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon

This Memorial Day, as the country enjoys its three day weekend, picnics, and sales, take some time to share a gift that brings you back to what it’s really about. Faces of Freedom Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes: Iraq and Afghanistan is a moving and inspirational book which tells the story of brave military heroes who […]

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A children's book about John McCain by daughter Meghan

May 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

The sad thing about presidential campaigns is that they usually leave the candidates as caricatures of who they really are, after having been demeaned and excoriated by the media and the opposition. I recall sadly Admiral James Stockdale, one of the bravest and finest men who served his country reduced to the butt of jokes […]

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Reusable Canvas Grocery Bags that Help Charity

May 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon

One of the most popular gifts on this site since it was introduced has been the FEED Bag Charity Shopping Bags. The Planet Bag Set of Six (6) 100% Cotton Natural Canvas Grocery Tote Bags is another product that helps the environment, helps make your life easier, and helps charities all at the same time. The […]

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Dog toy that helps rehabiliate dogs who have been deployed overseas

May 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes

This Loofa Dog Support Our Troops Plush Dog Toy is a great dog toy from Multipet.  Multipet produces many colors of Loofa Dogs, which are long, durable toys for dogs, having a regular squeaker and a cool honking squeaker. This Loofa Dog comes in camoflauged canvas. He is made of a canvas material and sports an […]

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The Amazon Kindle II, and E-Books that Help Charity

May 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon

Last year, I talked about the then-new Amazon Kindle E-Book reader and highlighted some e-books that help charity. This year, Amazon has come up with the Kindle II. Just like the iPod is the category-leader for MP3 players, the Kindle is the same for eBook readers. It’s as thin as a typical magazine, it’s as […]

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From Our Children CDs – Famous musicians singing children's songs

April 12th, 2009 · No Comments · AIDS, Amazon, Children's Charities, Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Back in the 1991, a group of musical luminaries assembled to create a series of CDs called “For Our Children”. Some of the performances have become legendary, from Bette Midler’s “Blueberry Pie” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips to Luther Vandross singing “Puff the Magic Dragon” to Little Richard singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider”, […]

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Windows Vista that help Charity (Product RED)

April 9th, 2009 · No Comments · (PRODUCT) Red, Amazon

If you need to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you can purchase this copy of Windows Vista that also helps a great cause. Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED Upgrade with SP1 is Microsoft’s participation in the PRODUCT (RED) program, the initiative started by U2’s Bono and Bobby Shriver of DATA, who continue to […]

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