Tag: shopping

Contest to Imagine Post-Capitalist Cities

By Seth Schneider

04.09.12, 12:48pm Comments (2)

Collagelab—a new platform for competitions about architecture and urbanism—has launched a yearlong competition called POST+CAPITALIST City with four themed contests that invite participants to reimagine cities in a post-capitalist context. Read more »

January 21 Is World Swap Day!

By Beth Buczynski

01.20.12, 10:13am Comments (0)

It might too late to organize your own swap event, but that doesn't mean you can't participate in this low-impact day of sharing and trading. Read more »

Rich Little Poor Girl

By Corbyn Hightower

07.11.11, 12:24pm Comments (8)

There are many things I have had to give up and get adjusted to, going from a comfortably middle-class, corporate-suburban existence to living a lifestyle far below the poverty line. But make no mistake: I’m happy. Extraordinarily so. More than I have ever been. Read more »

L.A. Rappers Bust on Whole Foods [Video]

By Malcolm Harris

06.24.11, 1:16pm Comments (2)

Edging ever closer to two million views, the video below seems to have struck a nerve - or at least a funny bone. The organic food grocery empire has become a cultural flashpoint with its high prices and bougie ambiance. Read more »

Help me avoid buying more junk for kids who have it all!

By Micki Krimmel

12.21.10, 3:04pm Comments (9)

OK seriously you guys. I need your help. I've fallen victim yet again. For years I have protested the commercial nature of the holiday season to no avail. I still feel obligated to buy gifts for my family. Read more »