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By Wynter Mitchell | Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM ET

Today and tomorrow (Nov. 6-7) at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, you can get designer clothes at up to 85 percent off. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:37 AM ET

On Nov. 12, hundreds of volunteers will spend a night on the street in London to raise money for homeless teens. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Nov 4, 2009 3:05 PM ET

Climate is affecting the highest and lowest points on the Earth. Nepal's government will gather on Mt. Everest to point that out, mirroring the Maldives underwater cabinet meeting. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:31 AM ET

November is National Novel Writing Month. The challenge: write 175 pages by November 30. The reward: literary glory. Read More

By Marc Hertz | Tue Nov 3, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Seventh Generation wants babies across the United States to get motivated. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Sun Nov 1, 2009 12:56 PM ET

Two of the largest summer festivals in the UK sign on for the 10:10 carbon footprint campaign. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Zombies prowling? Doesn't have to stop you from doing good. Collect eyeglasses from your neighbors to spread the gift of sight around the world. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:00 AM ET

On International Day of Climate Action, creativity was unleashed to galvanize the world behind the global warming cause. Read More

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By Marc Hertz | Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:19 PM ET

A poker tournament this Thursday continues Ante Up For Africa's good work raising money to help people in the Sudan. Read More

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By John Casey | Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Researchers and musicians "investigate the biological, emotional and psychological impact of music." Read More

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