freqnasty

Member since: December 26, 2007
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Interesting artical on how Relentless ad messages are fueling an out-of-control 'culture of consumerism,'

Is a plan to send a mile-long billboard into space that would beam down a corporate logo that would be visible to every single person on the planet a good idea? Space Marketing, Inc. (SMI) wants to try it....Insightful article on the ... More

freqnasty submitted 329 Days Ago, findarticles.com
3 comments, Tags: media, advertising, corporate media, (More)

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Building playgrounds is serious business for non profits

A nonprofit called KaBOOM galvanizes corporations and communities to build playgrounds in underprivileged neighborhoods. Here's a look inside the vital work behind the play.... More

freqnasty submitted 329 Days Ago, money.cnn.com
0 comments, Tags: Playground, nonprofit, underprivileged, (More)

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Radiohead singer and Talking Head discuss ‘pay what you like’ music sales model and more

David Byrne of Talking Heads talks to Thom Yorke of Radio Head about progressive distribution and sales models as the traditional Music Industry crumbles.... More

freqnasty submitted 325 Days Ago, www.wired.com
0 comments, Tags: music, Thom Yorke, David Byrne, (More)

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local blogs have now risen to play a pivotal role in the squeaky-close 2008 primary season

courted by the presidential campaigns, and taking the pole position as vehicles for new negative stories or previously unvoiced viewpoints that can quickly grow into controversial national discussions.... More

freqnasty submitted 324 Days Ago, www.wired.com
0 comments, Tags: politics, elections, blog, (More)

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Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central belief of western societies: that freedom of choice leads to personal happiness.

In Schwartz's estimation, all that choice is making us miserable. We set unreasonably high expectations, question our choices before we even make them, and blame our failures entirely on ourselves. His relatable examples, from consumer ... More

freqnasty submitted 318 Days Ago, www.ted.com
0 comments, Tags: consumerism, choice, psychology, (More)

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