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  • July 2008

    • Pixar's Lovable Robot Has Important Lessons For Us

      Washington Post  |  Jul 11, 08 11:06 AM CDT

      Pixar's Lovable Robot Has Important Lessons For Us

      (Newser) - Yes, Wall-E has environmental themes, but its main point is a moral one, writes Michael Gerson in the Washington Post . Not simply a critique of capitalism, as some conservatives have suggested, the movie sets its satirical sights on our self-imprisoning culture of consumption—and the snacking, reclining consumers in the audience. It offers us an alternative of hope, beauty, and joy. More »

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      Earth  • robot  • Pixar  • consumption  • consumerism  • computer animation  • Wall-E

  • March 2008
  • December 2007

    • Tiaras Go to Your Head

      Associated Press  |  Dec 18, 07 12:00 PM CST

      Tiaras Go to Your Head

      (Newser) - Tiaras are this year's must-have adornment, with price tags that start at $9.99 and top out north of $400,000, the AP reports. Hello Kitty wore hers to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and girly girls of all ages—especially those with money to burn—find that the trend is turning heads. More »

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      jewelry  • style  • consumerism

    • Cutting Back on E-Consumerism

      PC World  |  Dec 17, 07 12:10 PM CST

      Cutting Back on E-Consumerism

      (Newser) - While many Americans spend big bucks online, some are using the Internet to tone down their consumerism. PC World's Grant Gross has joined a national group called the Compact, which encourages members to swear off buying new stuff whenever possible and stick to local products. It's a step "beyond recycling," according to the group's popular blog. More »

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      eBay  • recycling  • consumerism  • e waste

  • September 2007
  • August 2007

    • Starbucks to Get First Sip of Russian Market

      Seattle Times  |  Aug 30, 07 2:34 PM CDT

      Starbucks to Get First Sip of Russian Market

      (Newser) - Starbucks will finally open its first Russian store next month, the Seattle Times reports, but the coffee giant will need a jolt of caffeine to achieve the brand recognition of Western rivals who've been in the market for years. Traditionally tea drinkers, Russians have warmed up to domestic coffee purveyors, and few expect Starbucks' latest expansion to fail. More »

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      Russia  • Starbucks  • coffee  • McDonald's  • Moscow  • Soviet Union  • St. Petersburg  • consumerism

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