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Showers aren’t all that April brings… This year’s Earth Day (4/22) will be the most widely celebrated yet, and April 25’s National Day of Silence shines a light on anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) harassment. |
Fall Out Boy + Going Green = Video Amazing-ness Think your earth-friendly idea is good enough for Fall Out Boy?
Make a short video public service announcement (PSA) and prove it! If yours is chosen, we’ll professionally produce it starring Fall Out Boy -- and you’ll win a trip to New York or LA to meet the band at the shoot! Then your PSA will be be seen nationwide (talk about bragging rights!). Sponsored by Maximum Ride.
Go to: http://www.sugarloot.com/dosomething |
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Green-ify your Prom:
Five ways to make the big dance environmentally sound
1. Dress for eco success. Go organic, go vintage.
2. Borrow the blooms. Stay local with the flowers. Or better yet rent a plant.
3. Travel with your posse. Arrive like the stars: in a hybrid. Or, at the very least least, carpool/limopool it.
4. Provide a delicious AND healthy dinner. Get organic local produce for the meal, and look into hiring eco-caterers.
5. Go paperless AND save trees. Use an evite or facebook event.
6. Make prom matter. Give some proceeds to charity, donate used prom dresses, give extra food to local soup kitchen.
Read more: http://www.dosomething.org/node/132105
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Primary Primer
After weeks of no primaries, the polls reopen on Tuesday, April 22
The States: For Dems Pennsylvania
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The Stakes: For Dems A lot. Obama’s ahead (1648 delegates to Hil’s 1508) and Clinton has to win by a sizable margin to justify continuing the primary fight. Record voter registration in the state, thanks to many new, young voters, could help out Obama. A total of 188 delegates are up for grabs.
For Reps Not much, since McCain is the presumptive Republican nominee. However, he's been having trouble amassing the same kind of campaign cash (and media commotion) as his Democratic opponents, and some worry this may hurt his odds come November.
More: http://www.dosomething.org/node/20216 |
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Do Something and Miley: Perfect Together at Zootopia
The biggest pop radio station in the nation, Z100 (a.k.a. New York’s WHTZ, 100.3 FM), is supporting Do Something by making us a part of their summer concert extravaganza, Zootopia. The lineup for this mega event on May 17 is a who’s who of 2008 pop, from headliner Miley Cyrus to Jonas Brothers, American Idol champ Jordin Sparks, One Republic, Simple Plan, Sara Bareilles, Gavin DeGraw – and for your older sibs and parents: the first reunion gig for ‘Nsync forerunners New Kids on the Block.
Though the show’s already a sell-out, those seeking free ducats are invited to come to the pre-show festivities at Zvillage in the Izod Center’s parking lot from noon to 6 p.m., where there will be opportunities to win a pair. Also on deck: free performances from Bareilles, Flyleaf, Push Play and Miley’s brother’s band, Metro Station, autograph sessions from some of Zootopia’s stars – and several Do Something stations promoting voter registration and awareness for a variety of causes. Tickets http://zootopia.z100.com/main.html
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 Darfur Now College Tour
Across the U.S, tens of thousands of students have shown that they will not stand idly by while their peers on the other side of the world endure genocide. From passing legislation in Congress to fundraising for relief and protection efforts in Darfur, we have declared that we are the anti-genocide generation. STAND and Participant Productions are sponsoring a nationwide tour of the critically acclaimed new documentary, Darfur Now, featuring appearances by George Clooney and Don Cheadle. Colleges across the country, will host a special screening of Darfur Now and a concert to raise awareness, funds, and send the message that NOW is the time to end genocide in Darfur. See http://www.darfurnowtour.com/ for times and dates. For VIP tickets, email Jordyn and jwells@dosomething.org. |
 Calling all safe-driving activists: Want $10K?
The Allstate Foundation is looking for the teen who went all out in 2007 to improve their age-group's dreary driving statistics (for e.g.: Teens rank number-one in DUI fatalities). The reward? A cool $10,000!
Nominate yourself or a teen you know by visiting www.TeenDrivingActivist.com |
 Channel One: Making a Difference Contest
Here's your chance to win green by reporting on a person or group that's gone green! One grand-prize winner will receive $500; two runners-up will win $250 each.
It's easy: Find a local story about a person or organization changing the environment for the better. Then, get your video camera and interview them; tell us what it is they're doing, how they're addressing the issue and the results or goal of their actions.
Go to http://www.channelone.com/win |
 Wanted: teen filmmakers (no experience necessary!)
Imagine a film set where the pros are replaced by teens. Now make that a reality. Samsung Mobile Fresh Films invites you to create, shoot, direct and edit a short film with a team of under-20 friends.. (The catch: It must be completed in seven days.) Select films will be chosen to be screened by hollywood pros, not to mention an audience of millions across the country, and prizes include a mini film-making studio, including a Samsung cell phone, laptop and more!
Apply online at www.fresh-films.com from March 27 through May 5. |
| Do Something and the Dirty Hand Caravan
Do Something is proud to be a part of the planning committee for the “Dirty Hands Caravan”. Up to 300 participants will board 6 bio-diesel buses at the close of the Coachella music festival and caravan 1800 miles to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, stopping along the way to learn about a vast array of social issues and take part in volunteer projects. The social action bus tour is the brain child of actor, director, and social activist Sean Penn. Do Something was brought on by Sean himself to plan social action opportunities in each stop along the bus route from Coachella, California to New Orleans, Louisiana leaving a trail of positive change and inspiration in its wake. Check back at www.dosomething.org for more info.
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