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15 May 2013

Help Bring The Coolest Carnival Ever To Your Town

Posted 5/15/13 11:17 am EST by Danica Davidson in Art, Money, School, Tech

Two Bit Circus wants you to rethink your beliefs on carnivals...and education. The think tank has gone to Kickstarter to fund their STEAM Carnival, which would be full of robots, electricity, games and contests. You know, education that’s fun.

14 May 2013

Sweet Tweet: Whoa! Leo DiCaprio Helps Raise Over $38 Million For Mother Earth

Posted 5/14/13 1:07 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Art, Celebs, Eco-Friendly, Sweet Tweet

Photo: (Getty)

Now that his new movie “The Great Gatsby” is out, odds are Leonardo DiCaprio is pretty busy plugging the film. But this doesn't stop him from continuing his other passion: saving the world.

8 May 2013

Does The Author's Gender Affect A Book's Cover? 100% Yes.

Posted 5/8/13 2:22 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Art, Contests, Photos

Photos: (Huffington Post)

Author Maureen Johnson had a simple idea: How would book covers look different if the authors’ genders were flipped? She proposed a coverflip contest to her fans and now, thanks to some help from The Huffington Post, we have an answer.

6 May 2013

These Eye-Opening Postcards Hope to Reduce Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness

Posted 5/6/13 6:00 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Art, Health, Photos, Resources

Photo: (PostStigma.com)

In 2007, Frank Warren created a blog that showcased people’s deepest, darkest secrets on handmade postcards. To combat the culture of shame around the stigma of mental illness, Post Stigma is hoping to follow PostSecret’s lead.

19 Apr 2013

Photographer Illustrates Where Children Sleep Across The Globe in Stunning Photos

Posted 4/19/13 4:20 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Art, Health, Hunger, Photos

Photos: (James Mollison)

You don't even wanna know how much I spend on designer coffee every morning, sometimes even twice, but do you know that 1.4 billion people in the world live on less than $1.50 a day? Brit photographer James Mollison recently traveled the globe photographing children and their bedrooms -- many with neither beds nor rooms -- to take this eye-opening set of photos. Speaking of eyes, you may need a box of tissues ASAP.

3 Apr 2013

Act-Off! Drake vs. Chris Brown: Lyrical Beefs Aside, Whose Side Are You On?

Posted 4/3/13 6:21 pm EST by Joey Parker in Art, Celebs, Music, School

Photo: (Getty)

Chris Brown is currently promoting his upcoming new album "X," and we have to say we are impressed with his positive behavior! Well, for the most part.

19 Mar 2013

Give A Note + Help Save The Music: 5 Ways To Keep Music In Schools Alive

Posted 3/19/13 3:39 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Art, Events, Music, School

Photo: (Getty)

March is Music In Our Schools Month, and while budget cuts have left many schools without music education programs, these 5 organizations are working night and day to keep the music alive.

8 Mar 2013

All-Star Lineup Celebrates The Music of Prince + Arts Education at Benefit Concert

Posted 3/8/13 6:02 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Art, Events, Music, Photos

Photo: (Getty)

Would you expect D'Angelo, Maya Rudolph, Elvis Costello and The Roots to share a stage? Probz not as likely as hearing "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," and "Raspberry Beret" at a Prince tribute. Last night, IT. ALL. WENT. DOWN.

25 Feb 2013

5 Reasons You Should Know Why The Unusual Suspects Exists!

Posted 2/25/13 5:20 pm EST by MTV Act in Art, School

Photo: (Unusual Suspects Theater Company)

By Josanta Gray

No doubt, the Unusual Suspects Theatre Company is one of the most unique theatre companies in California, if not the country!

5 Really Touching Moments From The Oscars

Posted 2/25/13 1:13 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Art, Celebs, Movies, TV

Photos: (Getty)

The dresses, the jewels, the celebrities…Oscar Sunday is Hollywood’s most glamorous night, and last night’s 85th Annual Academy Awards was no exception. But the touching moments, that's what really grabbed our hearts and prolly yours too!

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Help Bring The Coolest Carnival Ever To Your Town

Sweet Tweet: Whoa! Leo DiCaprio Helps Raise Over $38 Million For Mother Earth

Does The Author's Gender Affect A Book's Cover? 100% Yes.

These Eye-Opening Postcards Hope to Reduce Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness

Photographer Illustrates Where Children Sleep Across The Globe in Stunning Photos

Act-Off! Drake vs. Chris Brown: Lyrical Beefs Aside, Whose Side Are You On?

Give A Note + Help Save The Music: 5 Ways To Keep Music In Schools Alive

All-Star Lineup Celebrates The Music of Prince + Arts Education at Benefit Concert

5 Reasons You Should Know Why The Unusual Suspects Exists!

5 Really Touching Moments From The Oscars

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