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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Dumpster

Dumpster stories: 2 news summaries

 Dumpsters 
 Make Splash 
 as Swimming 
 Pools 

In Brooklyn, people clamor to get into ultra-private urban pools

Jul 20, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - The newest hangout for the recession chic set is the Dumpster—transformed into a swanky pool. The repurposed, invitation-only trash bins, hidden on a private lot in Brooklyn, are gaining a reputation in the blogosphere and could soon pop up in formerly dingy strip malls. “It’s a very... More »

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New York City • recession • swimming pool • trend • Dumpster • Jay-ZTV

 Full-Price Fury Sends 
 Writer to the Dumpster 

W. Hodding Carter fed up with supermarket prices

Apr 19, 09 3:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - Since February, W. Hodding Carter's family of six has been living within their means on $550 a month, which means making hummus at home and slashing extras like candy and fancy cheese. But now, in a fury over the "unconscionably insufficient number of sale items" at his local supermarket,... More »

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budget • grocery stores • frugality • Dumpster • W. Hodding Carter

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