22 Apr 2013
EarthDay-Feature
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Happy #EarthDay! I'm seeing a lot of headbands and heart shaped sunglasses out there, so I know y'all can talk the hippie talk -- but can you walk the hippie walk? Every year, more than 1 billion people take part in Earth Day activities. Here's how you can, too:

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18 Apr 2013
BigBoi-Feature
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Today Big Boi is starting his Shoes For Running tour to support his new album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, and not only should you run to see his concert, but you can help others run while you’re at it. That’s because the tour is incorporating a Soles4Souls shoe drive, where you can donate shoes to people in need!

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17 Apr 2013
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What happened at the Boston Marathon is still fresh in many people’s minds, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt knows a great site that lists off all different ways you can help.

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16 Apr 2013
BostonRunner-Feature
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Triumph turned to tragedy when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. The explosions killed 3 people and injured at least 144 runners and spectators. Whether you're near or far from Boston, know somebody or just feel for those who do, here's a list of ways to give or receive help following this tragic event.

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We don’t yet know all the details of what happened after two explosions hit the Boston Marathon, but we know enough to feel emotions like horror, grief and anger.

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15 Apr 2013
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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards were wayyy great, but I'm all about what happens before the trophies and death stares go down. I'm talkin' 'bout the red carpet.

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Aca-can’t believe the MTV Movie Awards are over! Rebel Wilson was hilarious as the evening’s host, but the awards show wasn’t all about the jokes and fantastic live performances. Our favorite celebs had hearts breaking and people talking when they used the night to call attention to important issues.

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12 Apr 2013
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April 4th marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In his honor, the King Center in his hometown of Atlanta has launched the “50 Days of Nonviolence" campaign to challenge students to abstain from violence for the rest of the school year.

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I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been practicing my horizontal running in preparation for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday. The show is going to be amazing: Brad Pitt will present, the cast of “Pitch Perfect” will perform, and Academy Award-winning Jamie Foxx will have to make room on his shelf for this year's Generation Award.

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11 Apr 2013
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Everyone has to eat, but not everyone has access to the food they need. In America, about 17 million kids go hungry, and generationOn has launched its initiative What Will You Bring to the Table? to help young people solve this problem.

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