Here are a few of the books, films, blogs, and organizations that I think are pretty cool

• http://taxdayteaparty.com/ is all about those new Tea Party protests around the country

• Just learned about this amazing young lady named Jessica Cox.  Can you imagine flying an airplane without arms? http://www.rightfooted.com/ 

• There are some communities around the country that are trying to help pick up their local economies by having their own local money. 

  http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-04-05-scrip_N.htm

• One of our favorite museums - the Hiller Aviation Museum at the San Carlos airport in San Carlos California. http://www.hiller.org/

• Curious about our founding documents - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?  Learn more at http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html

• I have friends all over the world, and sometimes I need to get a sense of what they're saying in their language.  Did you know that Google has some really handy language tools?  http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en

• http://www.volunteermatch.org/ is amazing.  Just put in your zip code and what sort of volunteer activity you might be interested in, and it will show you all sorts of opportunities to make a difference in line with your interests.

• http://www.bridgingaz.org/ Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is like a food bank for furniture.  Their vision is: No Child Within Our Reach Sleeping Directly on the Floor.

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