Things to Check Out - 7.17.07

Round 'em up:

• If you've got a great vegan or vegetarian recipe, send it our way and win stuff.
• Should we blame wages or hope to thank philanthropy?
• The Points of Light Foundation and the Hands on Network merge to form a volunteer powerhouse.
• Here's what it's like to be an airline lobbyist.
• I really like Brittney's Itty-Bitty blog in her sidebar. It's kind of like these posts I do, but she keeps it fresh all day.
• Here's a remarkable piece of writing by Chez Bez.
• Chris Wage does it again.