The Right Thing
It is often the case that trivialities will grasp our Nation’s full attention for much more than the obligatory fifteen minutes. Witness Charlie Sheen’s million Twitter followers for recent proof of our collective idiocy. But, occasionally, the media outlets of America will suddenly and emphatically focus on the exact “right thing”. And, this focus, however short-lived, delivers a sharp smack on the back of our heads and serves to remind us of what makes us noble and human.
Charity Navigator
Please consider using Charity Navigator as your starting point for charitable donations.
“Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,400 of America’s largest charities.”
Do The Deed
Here’s a great website that appears to be modeled against the “Pay It Forward” movie. The site is www.dothedeed.org (Do The Deed) and is self-described, “about attitude and action. Becoming more aware. Intentionally doing good for those around you.
The Secret Success of MINT.com
A great post from Christine Herron: What’s the Secret Success of MINT.com? (The Real Numbers Behind Aaron Patzer’s Growth Strategy).
And here’s the gold nugget in that post that caught my interest…
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