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Scarlett Johansson, Annie Lennox, Coldplay Become Oxfam Global AmbassadorsOxfam announced on Tuesday the official launch of its Global Ambassador program. This group will be composed of international celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Coldplay, and Annie Lennox.
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Scarlett Johansson Joins Forces with OxfamStarlet Scarlett Johansson has joined international agency Oxfam's commitment to end poverty after a ten-day tour with the organization through India and Sri Lanka. -
Joining the Oxfam Fast for a World HarvestOxfam America sponsors a major fundraising activity each year through Fast for a World Harvest and encourages schools, civic grops and neighborhoods to get involved.
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Is Starbucks a Modern-Day Slavemaster?Black Gold Documentary and Oxfam Campaign Accuse Starbucks of Paying Pennies to Ethiopian Coffee Growers -
Hope for Haiti Now: Global Telethon Sparked by George Clooney: Airs January 22Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, UN World Food Programe, Oxfam America, Parters in Health, American Red Cross, UNICEF, and Yele Haiti Foundation will receive proceeds from Haiti Now Telethon.
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Climate Change Threatens Nepal's Food ResourcesA report released late last month by British charity Oxfam says that more than 3.4 million people in Nepal could soon require food assistance '" because of climate change. G
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Why I Don't Allow Plastic Toys into Our HomeInterested in why many families are swearing off plastic toys and other cheaply made products? Read more to find out! -
Chris McCandless in Into the Wild - Modern-Day PilgrimExploring the journey of Chris McCandless through the perspective of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild. -
Being Thankful when You Are PoorNo matter how poor, everyone has something to be thankful for. During this time of year, there are many ways that we can help others to be thankful. Even the poor can help the poor.
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Why Cash Outranks In-Kind Aid in Haiti Earthquake AftermathWith the Red Cross and other international organizations dispatching aid to earthquake-ravaged Port-au-Prince, Haiti, cash is more useful than in-kind donations. -
Pittsburgh G20 Summit Cripples the Steel CityWith a strong police presence, the G20 Summit has taken over Pittsburgh and alienated residents.
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25 Million Children Will Starve Due to a Change in Climate, by the Year 2050Research says that children in most developing countries will suffer from malnutrition due to a change in climate.
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What Role Should the State Play in Development Policy?This essay intends to prove that the state should play an interventionalist role in development policy.
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National and Local Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts from Red Cross Texting to My Home TownWant to know what you can do to help the Haiti Earthquake relief effort? You can donate time, money and goods. Or start your own collection effort to help the big ones - from txting on your phone to collecting at work or school it all helps.
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Several Reasons Why I Am NOT Donating to Haiti Via Text MessageThink about texting your donation, first.
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Easy Ways to Donate to the Haitian Relief EffortThere are numerous ways to donate to help Haiti. Some of these will not even cost you any money out of your pocket
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Resource Guide for the Spiritual Aspirant - (Part 1)A comprehensive list meant to support you on your spiritual path. Listen to music samples, watch movie trailers, read the first few pages of recommended books and more!
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Moving from Slacktivism to Activism (A Personal Challenge.)Moving from feel good Facebook status' to activism.
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Earthquake in Haiti. How You Can HelpWays that you can help during the crisis that Haiti is currently facing.
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Haiti Hit by Massive Earthquake - List of Relief OrganizationsHaiti has been hit by a 7.0 earthquake. For those wishing to make a donation, a list of relief organizations follows.
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Celebrities, Poverty and the MediapolisRecently, many humanitarian aid advertisements have abandoned the use of crisis imagery. With the absence of the suffering other, celebrity images have tended to dominate many of these awareness and fundraising campaigns.
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Nice NipplesA man across the carriage from me is wearing the tightest white shirt I have ever seen...the man is clearly uncomfortable, in exquisite discomfort even, writhing with enough intensity to put Uriah Heep to shame.
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Advice for President Obama on RebuildingIt is not enough to stand by and watch others in need. What we can do, we should do to be true to ourselves and our values. -
London Fashion Week 2009: What is Estethica?Estethica is a show during London Fashion Week that features rising stars in the fashion industry featuring eco friendly designers and ethical business practices.
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Scarlett Johansson: Sexy, Sassy, SuperbThis modern day Marilyn Monroe is on a roll. Hard working and beautiful.
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Top Ten Places to Shop for Interesting and Unusual Gifts OnlineMy personal pick of the ten best places on the interenet to find the most interesting, weird and unusual gifts.
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Bottled-Off: the Rowdy History of the Reading Music FestivalThe Reading Music Festival has a history that is as rowdy and interesting as the ever increasing crowds that attend the autumn celebration in the United Kingdom.
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Top 10 College Graduation Gift IdeasNeed a college graduation gift? If your stuck thinking of a gift idea this is the place to go.
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World's Best Music FestivalsMusic festivals draw thousands of fans worldwide for their favorite artists or discover life under the radar musicians.
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Is the Aid Distributed by International Non-Governmental Organizations?This essay examens the argument that aid donations by international NGOs are part of a political agenda, rather than a benevolent gesture.
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Hope for Haiti MTV Telethon on January 22, 2010Haitian born entertainer, Wyclef Jean is partnering with George Clooney and Anderson Cooper, of AC360, in a 2 hour MTV Telethon to raise money for the Haiti relief effort. -
Celebrity Endorsements and Charity: Creating Campaigns with Compassion and CredibilityA new method for evaluating celebrity involvement in charity campaigns. -
The ONE Campaign: Celebrity, Poverty and the MediapolisIn the ONE Campaign celebrities are used 1) to signify Northern saviors, 2) to reinforce consumption and individualism, and 3) as part of the objectification of the poor who are largely absent in the mediation of poverty.
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Ben Stein Dumped from Business ColumnA conflict of interest means no more business column for Ben Stein. -
Earthquake in Haiti, Port-Au-Prince, a City in RuinsOn January 12, 2010 Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, suffered a 7.0 earthquake which left the capital city in ruins. As help converges to the area, putting the country together again will take a collective effort.
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At Least 150,000 Killed by Haiti Earthquake - Ways to HelpRelief organizations in Haiti are helping in a desperate situation. All are accepting donations.
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"Hope for Haiti Now" Album Debuts at #1, Setting RecordsAdd another record to the growing list of records being set by the Hope For Haiti Now charities -- the "Hope For Haiti Now" album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Billboard reported that the album sold 171,000 copies to debut at...
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Helping a Haiti in CrisisThis article will give information as to where one can go online to donate to help the people of Haiti after the 7.0 earthquake that devastated the country.
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The First International Conference for Haitian Relief EffortsThe first international conference for Haiti Disaster relief efforts was conducted here in Montreal today.
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Haiti's Earthquake TragedyHaiti's tragic earthquake may have created world shock, but once again, humanity is proving its worth in the spirit of giving and assistance.
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