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Interview: John Brennan of OpenAction

Amy Sample Ward

In June 2009, John decided to sell nearly everything he owned and set out for New York City (via San Diego). The mashup was a map showing where people were volunteering in near-real-time. I left my 9-5 in San Diego on June 4, set out on a month long road trip with my brother across the United States to New York.

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2009 NTC: Awards Show Wrap Up

NTEN

At NTEN, we are all practical dreamers, we're open and authentic with one another, and we hold each other accountable. NTEN Member John Merritt, from the YMCA of San Diego County , embodies all of these ideals. The winners were: First Prize Winner ($5,000) -- Social Actions Interactive Map -- submitted by John Brennan.

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