Miscellaneous

Stuff that doesn’t neatly fit elsewhere

Explore Thailand for An Eco Friendly Vacation

Explore Thailand for An Eco Friendly Vacation

For many people, vacations are a way to relax and unwind from the stresses of everyday life. For others, vacations are a very conscious decision, taken only when they are environmentally-friendly or there is a chance to give back. As the green movement gains momentum, ecotourism is becoming more popular. If your family is...

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Internet Taxes – A Grass Roots Controversy

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Americans love a good old fashion grass roots effort, and this one comes complete with good causes and strong opposing points of view.  Add to that the economic hardship affecting the entire globe, and you have the makings of a true line-in-the-sand showdown. 1st Position (Business Owners) – Brick and Mortar Retail These folks...

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Consumption and Happiness

Consumption and Happiness

There’s even a specific term for the kind of consumerism many Americans engage in. Perhaps you’ve heard of it – it’s called conspicuous consumption, and it’s been piquing public fascination since the term was coined by economist Thorstein Veblen in the late 19th century.

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Social Fundraising: Crowdfunding

Social Fundraising: Crowdfunding

Living Simply supports responsible, sustainable business models. To that end, here are some ideas for how you can use social fundraising or 'crowdfunding' to raise the money you need to start your own green business.

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Homemade Beauty Products

Homemade Beauty Products

You can save yourself some money by following these simple recipes for making beauty care products yourself. It's simpler and easier than you might think!

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Despite All Our Rage: Nearing the Shores of Zanzibar

Despite All Our Rage:  Nearing the Shores of Zanzibar

We are already “deficit spending” in terms of resources. Plus, as developing countries embrace technology, modern transportation and agriculture, the average ecological footprint will increase.

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The Con

The Con

Penn and Teller follow a scam artist in action

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Open Source: Opus I

The beauty of open source software

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