AltWeeklies Wire
Shlock Value: Dem Gear for Salenew
Democratic National Convention souvenirs are now on sale, where the enthusiastic blue-stater can score everything from a $48 Denver 2008 hoodie to a $9 keychain to a $3 recycled (gag) green Frisbee. But if you're looking for something a little different, there are alternatives.
Creative Ideas for Moms on Their Special Daynew
Choose these food-themed alternatives to the hackneyed flowers, facials
and restaurant dinners to truly show her that out of all of her positive character traits, creativity was the one you channeled most.
Orlando Weekly |
Holly Kapherr |
05-08-2008 |
Shopping
Che Guevara Who?new
Cubans get pissed, an artist gets even, and the supreme prosecutor of the Cuban revolution gets booted from the mall.
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
04-07-2008 |
Shopping
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Friendship Gets Retronew
The top destination for fashionistas worldwide Googling "retro clothes" or "mod clothes" -- and in fact, the fourth-highest hit if you simply search "clothes" -- is an Internet boutique based in Pittsburgh: www.modcloth.com.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Melissa Meinzer |
03-17-2008 |
Shopping
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Whole Foods Suspends Chemical Sprayingnew
As a result of public health concerns, Whole Foods has suspended its monthly spraying while it investigates alternatives.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
01-03-2008 |
Shopping
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Consumerist Crap for the Holidaysnew
If the holidays are a time of reflecting on the past and the future, you might as well hang out with your friends and play Guitar Hero on the Wii. After all, donating to cool charities and supporting local artists is something you should be doing all year.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Annalee Newitz |
12-12-2007 |
Shopping
Tags: shopping
When it Comes to Toys, Are They Safe or Scary?new
The toy-buying season is upon us, but there's a cloud over the joyful forays up and down the glutted aisles -- lead paint poisoning.
Tags: shopping
Think Black Friday Was Bad?new
Try living at the Mall of America for a whole week.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
11-28-2007 |
Shopping
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Wanting That Green Glownew
This year I want green gifts. I want items that can help me reduce my impact on the environment. But much like eating vegetarian comes with a higher price tag, so does saving the world.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Sheffield |
11-15-2007 |
Shopping
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Giving It Away: One Woman's Dispossession Obsessionnew
On June 26, I began giving all of our excess stuff away, hoping to give away an item a day for 365 days.
Baltimore City Paper |
Michelle Gienow |
09-04-2007 |
Shopping
Living La Vida Localnew
In light of a recent push to support local businesses over chains, our intrepid reporter tries to live as locally as possible for a week, and reports the results.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
01-25-2007 |
Shopping
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Regift Of The Maginew
Turning your holiday rejects into good karma, one present at a time.
Willamette Week |
Laura Shinn |
12-28-2006 |
Shopping
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Gifts From the Crypt
Zombie Portraits are a delightfully alternative gift idea.
City Newspaper |
Lara Crigger |
12-08-2006 |
Shopping
Present Dangernew
Did somebody say cheapskate? This year, give more for less and stay out of hock.
C-Ville Weekly |
Susan Sorensen |
11-29-2006 |
Shopping
Tags: 2006gift
To Market, to Marketnew
Sarah Noss, executive director of the Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute, talks about local agriculture, green building and fund-raising.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
10-25-2006 |
Shopping
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