Do Good

July 22nd, 2008

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Sometimes I feel like I don’t do enough. I had some very energetic friends who got up early this past Sunday to participate in the AIDS Walk in San Francisco. I remember seeing the flyers, but I just never got around to signing up. As well, I occasionally get those Team in Training emails and I just never find time to respond. In high school and college I was Susie-Community Service, but with a job, my priorities for the weekends tend to be sleeping-in and watching movies on-demand.I found some great Flakes that keep me up to date on current philanthropist and their projects. I am hoping by having these Flakes on my start-page I will have a daily reminder to do some good. Check these out for yourself and get inspired!

Forbes Philanthropy

PhilanthropyBeat

Variety.com Philanthropy

Charity Guide

Fundraising Ideas

-Allison, Pageflakes Team Member

Beer Me

July 18th, 2008

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When my friends I hit the town I always order the same two things: light beer or vodka soda.  Yawn. For happy hour yesterday we went to a little place in the Pacific Heights Neighborhood in San Francisco and I was determined to try something new. Usually we go there because it’s a somersault away from my apartment, and even better, they give out free cheese and crackers!  I have found a new reason: the Greyhound cocktail-vodka with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (like literally squeezed in front of you!). It was refreshing and just so darn tasty. I vow to get creative and try out new drinks more often.

I checked out Pageflakes for some ideas on new cocktails to try. Topix Cocktails Flake and Recipezarr for Cocktails Flake are just the ticket. So next time you’re heading out, check out your Google Events Flake right next to your cocktail flake, and you”ll be set!

-Allison, Pageflakes Team Member