2amtomorning
If you find yourself at the crossroads of insomnia and insanity, this is the place to channel those demons that keep you sleepless. Vivid pictures, poetry, ruminations, and confessions from the nether hours between dusk and dawn. Originally formed to celebrate the city at night, there's a strong urban theme.

Tags: 2amtomorning, insomnia, photography, urban life, writing

green_future
Dedicated to promoting global sustainability, this community offers a forum for discussing current environmental news, research, and issues with tips on how to make positive, pro-active changes to reduce carbon impact. You'll also find information on how to get involved in eco-activism and learn about events near you (i.e., act local; think global). Offering a wealth of data on earth-friendly products and practices, you'll be inspired to don an organic bamboo cape and save the planet.

Tags: eco-activism, environentalism, green_future, sustainability

wtf_sexism
Self-described as "a little community with a lot of rage," you can soak up impassioned vibes and read blistering exposes detailing sexist attitudes in the news, pop culture, and science! A must-join community if you are, or love, a feminist. (NB: the topic of whether a "man" can be a feminist is outside the scope of this spotlight, but will probably wind up on the Writer's Block.)

Tags: feminism, wtf_sexism

hey! i need some help finding some scenes. i'm a third year acting major and we are doing contemporary scenes this semester. although i'm a theatre major, i hate reading plays & i don't actually get out to see a lot of new theatre (it's all a very long, tedious story)... anyway, these are the specifications, if you know of anything please leave me the name & author of the play! aghh thank you!

contemporary play (1950s+)
1 male 1 female in the scene
age ranges 15-25 for both characters
5-10 minutes long

the guy i'm working with is a real goof. he loves to do stand up and i've yet to ever see him doing anything serious/overly dramatic. I, however, am almost the exact opposite. i'm terrible at comedy and tend to gravitate more towards serious pieces. we're both open to whatever, though. our theatre one teacher described us as moritz and ilse from spring awakening, and i think that's a pretty good theatre based analogy for the two of us and how we work together.

things i'm looking at include Jack & Jill by Jane Martin & Dying City by Christopher Shinn.

renaissance2010
Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends.

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curiouscupcakes
Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful.

Tags: cupcakes, curiouscupcakes, desserts

mission101
With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions.

Tags: bucket list, mission101