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• Simple economics

  Why did they go under? Simple. Overpriced goods.
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  • Date: May 03 2008
  • Posted by adidasdude41

• T-Shirts

  Nothing has replaced the funny t-shirt in our culture as a gift or a way to make a statement.
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  • Date: Apr 24 2008
  • Posted by BingoMan

• why is this a bad thing?

  Why is it better to be a non-profit than a for-profit? Why is it better to be a local company than a large company? At what point does a company that is successful become too successful and immediately "evil." I have known lots of small companies that were terrible to their employees, didn't have enough profit to provide any kinds of benefits or insurance, and whose products were less than great. As for non-profits, I worked for the Girl Scouts of America- which was the worst job I ever had. All of my supervisors were incredibly rude to me, since at that time I had not yet completed my college degree, and the pay was so low that I had to work two jobs. I was literally working seven days a week with no breaks. That is what convinced me to go back to school so I could educate myself and one day work for a successful for-profit company that was producing something of excellence. The services provided to the girls at the Girl Scouts of America were far from excellent, and we had to hound those girls into selling cookies like crazy because that literally comprised 90% of our budget.
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  • Date: Apr 20 2008
  • Posted by rationalthinker

• Capitalism is not a crime

  Remind me again why I should not buy products that are organic just because they are produced by a big company? If Heinz can give me a low cost, high quality organic tomato I will buy it every time! It's not the corporations at fault. It is the political backing of illegal activities of some corporations that is to blame. Without the seal of approval from government "officials" and the enforcement of unethical business practices by the police and military there would be far fewer "evil multi-national corporations." Blame socialism and the mixed economy not the free marktet.
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  • Date: Apr 19 2008
  • Posted by OutWrong

• Good Cheap Food is Good

  Great article. I'm in Nashville now and have been looking for some great cheap eats. Thanks for the LA tips, too. I'm heading out there this summer. I would have included Delmar Ave./U City Loop street in St. Louis/University City, MO. I've got a post on my blog, Daves Cheap Eats here
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  • Date: Apr 11 2008
  • Posted by davescheapeats

• Response to Optimistic Bob

  I agree that some campaigns such as the Red campaign can create an elitist culture of badge-wearing, but I do not believe that this is the issue here. We all need clothing, so if you happen to be out of t-shirts, and need a new one, why not buy it from someone who supports a good cause? Why not donate $25 to your favorite charity and buy a shirt that donates to charity? The flip-side of the argument is that if everyone donates, it allows companies to never have to be socially conscious. There is a market for socially conscious retail, and I think it should be supported. If not, we all donate directly to the charities, then GAP or whoever else never has a reason to be thinking beyond their profit margin.
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  • Date: Mar 27 2008
  • Posted by Ehren

• Caution Wear Condoms

  Condom Elite Caution Wear Condoms are made with an ultra smooth water based lubricant. These condoms are parallel-sided, N-9 FREE, transparent in color (clear latex color) with reservoir tip.
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  • Date: Mar 27 2008
  • Posted by stacymilberg2

• GOOD to know!

  These guys obviously know where the market is at!! I wonder if many of these brands started as small companies and then got bought out by the big ones? In any case, this is a GOOD reminder to buy LOCAL ORGANIC's whenever possible.
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  • Date: Mar 25 2008
  • Posted by lizhealthy

• Chuckles

  You're right - shouldn't be surprised, but I guess I am taken back by the scope of companies in my cupboard that are represented. Other than local producers - who is not represented?
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  • Date: Mar 22 2008
  • Posted by chuckles

• And another one to add to the list: NAU

  Don't forget about NAU! Since their ads are all over this zine, I'll let ya'll check them out for yourselves.
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  • Date: Mar 22 2008
  • Posted by lizhealthy