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Ben Affleck Says Successes in Africa Inspire Him to Do More
I checked out a panel on combating global poverty this week, filled with a diverse set of people ready to talk about their experiences surrounding the issue. I was super excited to see panel members like ex-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, and the bearded and articulate Ben Affleck.
A humble Ben noted that he felt a bit out of place, but then shared what he's learned from his time in Africa.
Part II: Interview With Tom Sheridan, Lobbyist to the Stars
Here's the continuation of our interview with Tom Sheridan, the lobbyist who works with Bono on his ONE campaign to end global poverty. Liberty took in a ONE campaign panel with Ben Affleck, Madeleine Albright, and Tom Daschle at the convention yesterday — more details on that event soon! Here's the continuation of our conversation with Tom:
Who else do you work with?
Meet a Celebrity Lobbyist Committed to Star-Powered Activism
Parked in the intersection of politics and pop culture is the celebrity activist. There all kinds of ways celebrities get involved in causes from serving on boards to inspiring laws on Capitol Hill, and Tom Sheridan knows how to harness that fame and make the issue the real star. A lobbyist based in DC, he represents Bono and his work on the ONE campaign against global poverty.
Ad-Rageous: Matt Damon Channels Michelle & Cindy for ONE
This new ad from ONE just hit this morning, and it stars Matt Damon's face uttering a slew of famous voices. Damon opens the spot saying, "thanks to everyday Americans who chose to make a difference, millions of lives have been saved in the world's poorest countries." Then words from Michael Bloomberg, Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain and more are heard.VH1 Counts Down the 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s
Starting Monday, VH1 will be paying tribute to the eclectic music of the '90s with 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s, a countdown of hits from Nirvana to Hanson and everywhere in between. A while back, the network asked viewers to vote on their favorites from a pre-selected list of 100 songs, and this week-long special will reveal how those votes shook out.
Clocking in at No.
Simply Fab: 2007 EDUN ONE Campaign T-Shirts
Beautiful ladies like Gwyneth Paltrow, Liv Tyler, Rashida Jones, Julianne Moore, and Kerry Washington all slipped into something more comfortable for Bono's second annual ONE Campaign. But that's not why you should love these 2007 EDUN ONE Campaign T-Shirts ($40 each), designed by Bono's wife, Ali Hewson under her clothing label, EDUN.
Made out of 100 percent African cotton, 10 dollars of every t-shirt purchase goes to ALAFA (Apparel Lesotho Alliance to Fight Aids).
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Instead of Tylenol, Reach For a Photo of a Loved One
If you're feeling a world of hurt, you might want to skip the pill form of pain relief. New research found that just gazing at a photo of someone you love could reduce your pain.
A small study, involving 25 women who had been in healthy and loving relationships for at least six months, found gazing at images of loved ones helps manage pain.
The Look For Less: Elizabeth and James One-Shoulder Tee
One shoulder tops are the absolute way to show off just the right amount of skin. And with Fall rearing its head, I see no other opportune way to sport this trend. I immediately fell for this simple, yet sleek Elizabeth and James One-Shoulder Tee ($115).
UK Government Opposes Buy-One-Get-One-Free Food Deals
The UK government, in an effort to reduce wasted food, is pressuring grocers to stop employing buy-one-get-one-free sales tactics. The nation's administration found that a third of all food in the UK is wasted, including roughly 5.1 million potatoes and 220,000 loaves of bread each year.
According to the Waste and Resource Action Program, or WRAP, the average Briton throws away more than his own weight — over $700 worth — in food annually.
One Night Stand Kit — Hilarious or Horrifying?
When I first saw the pink beaded strands in this One Night Stand Kit ($19), I thought they were hair rubber bands, which actually could come in handy during an unexpected hookup. But no, they are "love beads," packaged alongside a tiny vibrator, a vibrator ring, Please Gel samples, and two condoms — everything you'd need for a one-night stand. (This is basically the Walk of Shame Kit but without the cancer awareness bracelet!) Assuming you don't live in Alabama, would you buy something like this?
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