How to Dress Green
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CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM: Neha Puntambekar schools you on ethical, green fashion. More »
5 Dangerous Places to be a Blogger
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CULTURAL CRITICISM: Blogging is dangerous in many parts of the world. Alexander Sehmer ranks the worst countries to be a blogger. More »
Some thoughts about violence on International Women's Day
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CULTURAL CRITICISM: We should celebrate women's accomplishments. But let's not forget the forces that prevent women from achieving their goals. More »
Quick-n-dirty guide to North Korea
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CONVERSATION STARTER: If you can get past the illustrator calling North Korea the world's craziest country, there's some pretty interesting information in this graphic. More »
Urban Volunteering: Calcutta
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VOLUNTEERING: Reeti Roy provides an overview of volunteering opportunities in Calcutta. More »
How to Apply for the Peace Corps
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VOLUNTEERING: A Peace Corps volunteer gives insider tips on the application process. More »
Best Buy wants you to recycle electronics
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ENVIRONMENT: And they're making it easy for you. More »
Photo Essay: Chile After the Quake
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NEWS: A local resident shares images of his Santiago neighborhood after the quake. More »
Google's Person Finder App Helps in Chile Quake Aftermath
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NEWS: If you're looking for someone or can confirm someone is alive, Google's app is a clearinghouse where you can retrieve and add information. More »
First Person Dispatch: Why I wake up early on Saturdays
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FIRST PERSON NARRATIVES: Why a memory of a woman in Togo compels Linda Golden to wake up early in Louisville, Kentucky each Saturday. More »
Urban Volunteering: Canadian Cities
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VOLUNTEERING: Chris Vandenberg rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in Canada. More »
Pit Bull Bigotry: Public Perception and Legislation
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ACTIVISM: Nancy Harder questions the prejudice against pit bulls More »
Organizational Profile: SheJumps
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PROGRAM/ORG PROFILES: SheJumps helps women take big leaps in sports and life. More »
Olympic athletes champion philanthropy
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PHILANTHROPY: Mega athletes with a social conscience to match. More »
10 WWOOFing Opportunities in Ireland
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VOLUNTEERING: "Exposure to organic farming techniques, harvesting potatoes, fixing farm fences, milking goats and feeding chickens, were WWOOFing experiences we had mentally prepared for. The compost toilet, however, was not." More »
"Reporter," documentary about NY Times journo Nick Kristof, debuts tonight
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EVENTS: "Reporter" is a documentary exploring Kristof's reporting process. It airs tonight on HBO, 9:30 PM EST. More »
6 Inspiring TED Talks About the Environment
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UNCATEGORIZED: Six videos that will give you hope about the environment.a More »
Chile inaugurates Museum of Memory & Human Rights
HISTORY: Eileen Smith reports on Chile's newly opened Museum of Memory and Human Rights. More »
Matador member plans Spring Break volunteer project in Haiti
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VOLUNTEERING: Jared Krauss explains the Students Helping Haiti project and invites you to support this alternative spring break program. More »
Wild Pouring Out: Western Oregon's Wolf Sanctuaries
ANIMALS: Elizabeth Eslami visits southwest Oregon's wolf sanctuaries. More »
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