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Cartoon: Tax Summitnew
Obama wants the jobless to wait for his "jobs forum" to work. Why shouldn't he wait too?
Scaling Up the Local Food Economy Depends on Finding Regular Buyersnew
On a recent flight between Santa Fe and Portland, Ore., my peanut and cracker offerings struck me as particularly pathetic. What if, I wondered, airlines picked up exciting and regionally characteristic snacks each time planes stopped in different locations?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Zane Fischer |
10-29-2009 |
Food+Drink
SOLE Food: Eating Organically (and Responsibly) on a Food-Stamp Budgetnew
Given this brave new economy and our financially fragile place within it, when feeding my family do I now have to choose between my beliefs and my budget? Only one way to find out.
Baltimore City Paper |
Michelle Gienow |
10-13-2009 |
Food+Drink
Animated Cartoon: Obamanomics 101
Obama says we're losing fewer jobs. Because, of course, there are fewer jobs left to lost.
You Should Be Hoping That The U.S. Doesn't Win The Bid To Host The 2016 Olympicsnew
As the International Olympic Committee prepares to unveil next Friday the name of the host city for the 2016 Olympics -- and as Americans root for Chicago to win -- some experts note that hosting the games can actually devastate local economies.
Boston Phoenix |
Anne Elizabeth Moore |
09-23-2009 |
Sports
Cartoon: Recovery is at Handnew
Each month, fewer jobs are lost than the month before. Which is because there are fewer jobs left to lose.
Cartoon: Rejection.comnew
Rejection.com: the company that not only accepts the awful truth that there are no jobs out there for you to find -- but also exploits it. Finally, a win-win!
Sure, Food Prices Are Rising, but Trust Me, They're Sell-Offsnew
Only time will tell if we're at the point in the food debate to pop the taboo question: how come, despite widespread grousing about rising prices, our food is so bizarrely cheap?
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
09-14-2009 |
Food+Drink
Budget Impasse Threatens Philly's Iconic Mural Arts Programnew
The city's tightening belt has already trickled down to MAP -- which has spent recent decades making Philadelphia the "mural capital of the world" -- and the doomsday budget proposed by Mayor Nutter could bring even more pain.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Moore |
09-14-2009 |
Art
Cartoon: The Furtive Economynew
Everyone is unemployed. Why is the economy doing well? There may be an explanation to be found in the natural world.
Tags: unemployment, economic issues
Idaho's Rafting Industry Has Taken a Hit, but it's Still Afloatnew
While Boise-based companies Maravia and Aire both have strong international reputations, what happens when the economy falters and a new $4,000 raft just isn't in the budget?
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
08-26-2009 |
Recreation
The Rise of the Barter Economy: Online Trading Gains Momentumnew
Proponents of bartering tout benefits like increasing disposable income, gaining an appreciation for the true value of the goods and services, and finding an increased sense of community. But it can be hard to know if you're getting a good deal.
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
08-26-2009 |
Shopping
Eight Philly Artists Tell Us How They Pay the Billsnew
The following profiles peek behind the curtain, revealing how artists' day jobs affect their work and vice versa. More specifically, they reveal how eight local artists make enough dough to get up in the morning and create paint, make music or simply entertain us.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Molly Eichel |
08-25-2009 |
Culture
College Guide: College During a Recession is as Bad as it Seemsnew
Four students, ranging from junior college to the just-graduated, weigh in on how the college experience is different during a recession.
North Bay Bohemian |
Daniel Hirsch, Jackie Johansen, Cassandra Landry and Denis Lindsay |
08-20-2009 |
Culture
