Articles related to "Consumerism"
Ikea and Consumption
Ikea is a global phenomenon, but its success reveals western society's desire to consume trends and short-term products.
ikea and mass production • trends in furniture • urban living trends • ikea markets • products and consumerism
Ikea is a global phenomenon, but its success reveals western society's desire to consume trends and short-term products.
ikea and mass production • trends in furniture • urban living trends • ikea markets • products and consumerism
Christmas Consumerism
Christmas time never fails to inspire an even greater glut of advertising pressure than consumers are normally subjected to. We must learn to pay closer attention to the messages we absorb in order to avoid passively allowing companies to influence our desires.
christmas • shopping • advertising • commercials • luxury
Christmas time never fails to inspire an even greater glut of advertising pressure than consumers are normally subjected to. We must learn to pay closer attention to the messages we absorb in order to avoid passively allowing companies to influence our desires.
christmas • shopping • advertising • commercials • luxury
Consumerism as a spiritual good
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
Simply Consumerism
This breif article investigates consumerism in a newsletter that beleives products allow you to live more simply when the most simplistic option would be to buy less.
simplicity • consumerism • products • time • money
This breif article investigates consumerism in a newsletter that beleives products allow you to live more simply when the most simplistic option would be to buy less.
simplicity • consumerism • products • time • money
A Natural Family Holiday Season
Keeping the holidays simple, natural and full of love and the spirit of giving.
christmas • holidays • shopping • consumerism • commercialism
Keeping the holidays simple, natural and full of love and the spirit of giving.
christmas • holidays • shopping • consumerism • commercialism
Are you a Wage Slave?
Work and Leisure are seen as different concepts in todays world, but is it because we work only for money? Let's re-think the work ethic.
work • wage • slavery • consumerism • alternate
Work and Leisure are seen as different concepts in todays world, but is it because we work only for money? Let's re-think the work ethic.
work • wage • slavery • consumerism • alternate
Back to School
Back to school philosophy on consumerism. How to build steps to reduce consumerism in your home.
consumerism • recycle • reuse • back to school • simple living
Back to school philosophy on consumerism. How to build steps to reduce consumerism in your home.
consumerism • recycle • reuse • back to school • simple living
Buyers Beware
Advertisement has became a sophisticated craft. Ads tap into cultural values to tap into consumer wallets.
advertisement • ads consumerism • individualism consumers • marketing religion • buying furniture trends
Advertisement has became a sophisticated craft. Ads tap into cultural values to tap into consumer wallets.
advertisement • ads consumerism • individualism consumers • marketing religion • buying furniture trends
Does Children's Literature Exist?
The popularity of Harry Potter might have hinged on its formulaic plots and stereotypes. This view has implications for children's literature in a consumerist society.
childhood • literature • harry potter • rowling • consumerism
The popularity of Harry Potter might have hinged on its formulaic plots and stereotypes. This view has implications for children's literature in a consumerist society.
childhood • literature • harry potter • rowling • consumerism
Doing our part
A look inside of our lives, with some important questions that consumers need to ask themselves. Here I have given an introduction of what I intend to write about in the articles that follow.
environmental awareness • consumerism • reduce • recycle
A look inside of our lives, with some important questions that consumers need to ask themselves. Here I have given an introduction of what I intend to write about in the articles that follow.
environmental awareness • consumerism • reduce • recycle
Earth Shopping
Earth friendly information for the consumers shopping trip to the grocery store.
consumerism • environmental • awarness • grocery • recycling
Earth friendly information for the consumers shopping trip to the grocery store.
consumerism • environmental • awarness • grocery • recycling
Froogle Living and Conservation
A look at the "froogle" living trend, which aims to reduce consumerism (and, in turn, needless waste).
consumerism • consumer culture • waste • conservation • resources
A look at the "froogle" living trend, which aims to reduce consumerism (and, in turn, needless waste).
consumerism • consumer culture • waste • conservation • resources
Generation Y College Students
Who are these young, cynical, down-to-business college students who inhabit today's college campuses?
generation y • young people • technology • technology savvy • demographic group
Who are these young, cynical, down-to-business college students who inhabit today's college campuses?
generation y • young people • technology • technology savvy • demographic group
Green Habits for Kids
Tips for parents seeking to encourage healthy, Earth-friendly lives for their kids.
children • kids • healthy habits • consumerism • consumption
Tips for parents seeking to encourage healthy, Earth-friendly lives for their kids.
children • kids • healthy habits • consumerism • consumption
How Informed are Our Choices? - Part 1
We are in the age of information and still our society insists on blindly going through life unaware of the impact our everyday living has. Inform yourself, empower yourself and make our population a little more aware and caring.
consumerism • environment • information • vaccines • fast food
We are in the age of information and still our society insists on blindly going through life unaware of the impact our everyday living has. Inform yourself, empower yourself and make our population a little more aware and caring.
consumerism • environment • information • vaccines • fast food
Time for Teletubbies?!
Teletubbies, Kids, and Consumerism
kids • children • teletubbies • consumerism •
Teletubbies, Kids, and Consumerism
kids • children • teletubbies • consumerism •
Yanomami III
Third of three articles on the Yanomami. This articles discusses some of the ethical questions facing Anthropologists and western cultures on the preservation of Yanomami culture.
yanomami • consumerism • kopenawa • funai • culture
Third of three articles on the Yanomami. This articles discusses some of the ethical questions facing Anthropologists and western cultures on the preservation of Yanomami culture.
yanomami • consumerism • kopenawa • funai • culture
Are You on the Road to Debt and Destruction?
A simple quiz to help identify if you're currently carrying too much consumer debt or possibly heading for future problems with credit.
debt • debtor • credit • creditor • bankrupt
A simple quiz to help identify if you're currently carrying too much consumer debt or possibly heading for future problems with credit.
debt • debtor • credit • creditor • bankrupt
Benefits of the Credit Crunch?
Happiness is not about money. An old story, but true and a lesson that has come up again with the credit crunch. Now is the time to create a more sustainable simple life.
credit crunch • living a simple life • how to spend less money • reduce stress levels • simple living
Happiness is not about money. An old story, but true and a lesson that has come up again with the credit crunch. Now is the time to create a more sustainable simple life.
credit crunch • living a simple life • how to spend less money • reduce stress levels • simple living
Contemplating simplicity
Breaking old habits of consumerism can be painful. One of the best way to encourage change is to remind ourselves of the benefits.
simplicity • lifestyle • health • resources • land
Breaking old habits of consumerism can be painful. One of the best way to encourage change is to remind ourselves of the benefits.
simplicity • lifestyle • health • resources • land
How Informed are our Choices? - Part Two
An overview of some of the issues the general public do not know enough about. Being aware about the affect of our every decision helps us toward a more compassionate and caring society. In this, part two, The truth about takeaway food, consumerism and childhood vaccines.
vaccines • vaccinations • immunisations • consumerism • mcdonalds
An overview of some of the issues the general public do not know enough about. Being aware about the affect of our every decision helps us toward a more compassionate and caring society. In this, part two, The truth about takeaway food, consumerism and childhood vaccines.
vaccines • vaccinations • immunisations • consumerism • mcdonalds
New Beginnings - Start Organizing
An easy way to start organizing without getting rid of anything.
clutter • organize • stuff • storage • down scale
An easy way to start organizing without getting rid of anything.
clutter • organize • stuff • storage • down scale
The Myth Behind the Green
Critics of the Green Movement address concerns over the trendiness and false claims of product manufacturers.
green consumerism myths • going green • buying organic products • greenwashing • green movement
Critics of the Green Movement address concerns over the trendiness and false claims of product manufacturers.
green consumerism myths • going green • buying organic products • greenwashing • green movement
Values in Children's Songs
Are nursery rhymes wolves in sheep's clothing: do they perpetuate, even indoctrinate a cultures' values? What if those values are obsolete?
nursery rhyme cultural value • indoctrination popular propaganda • corporeal punishment children's songs • popular stories conservative values • klein klein kleutertje
Are nursery rhymes wolves in sheep's clothing: do they perpetuate, even indoctrinate a cultures' values? What if those values are obsolete?
nursery rhyme cultural value • indoctrination popular propaganda • corporeal punishment children's songs • popular stories conservative values • klein klein kleutertje
The Future of Capitalism
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.
future of capitalism • power of money • business in politics • political corporation • business accountability
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.
future of capitalism • power of money • business in politics • political corporation • business accountability
Earth Friendly Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Day gift ideas aren't limited to mass-produced doodads and spa packages. Here are some special eco-friendly suggestions; some are bound to please "green" moms.
earth friendly mothers days gifts ideas • home bath spas packages certificates • eco-friendly suggestions green moms • consumerism environmental impact • novica national geographic
Mother's Day gift ideas aren't limited to mass-produced doodads and spa packages. Here are some special eco-friendly suggestions; some are bound to please "green" moms.
earth friendly mothers days gifts ideas • home bath spas packages certificates • eco-friendly suggestions green moms • consumerism environmental impact • novica national geographic
Fall Enthrall…
Season of the tightwad… Apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers… Here are some innovative ideas on how to save, and work the season’s blessings and abundance, as well as ideas that help to make it all fun. Come inside and join me as we discuss some tightwad temptations that taste yummy to tightwad tots young and old. Also inside this week’s <b>”Cheap Meal,”</b> and “Tip From a Friend.” See you inside!
tightwad • tightwaddery • cheap • cheap meal • frugal
Season of the tightwad… Apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers… Here are some innovative ideas on how to save, and work the season’s blessings and abundance, as well as ideas that help to make it all fun. Come inside and join me as we discuss some tightwad temptations that taste yummy to tightwad tots young and old. Also inside this week’s <b>”Cheap Meal,”</b> and “Tip From a Friend.” See you inside!
tightwad • tightwaddery • cheap • cheap meal • frugal
Go Green From the Ground Up
If you want to do your part to help save the planet but are unsure of where to begin, read on about how your can go green without going broke!
go green • help the environment • save money • compost • conserve
If you want to do your part to help save the planet but are unsure of where to begin, read on about how your can go green without going broke!
go green • help the environment • save money • compost • conserve
Corporate Morality
Organizational culture, unless bound by an aggressive ethics program, can breed employee immorality.
corporate morality • ethical sustainability • sarbanes-oxley act • federal sentencing guidelines • new york stock exchange governance
Organizational culture, unless bound by an aggressive ethics program, can breed employee immorality.
corporate morality • ethical sustainability • sarbanes-oxley act • federal sentencing guidelines • new york stock exchange governance
How to Live Better with Less
If you're concerned about the way our troubled economy is affecting your lifestyle, read on to find helpful tips to living better and greener with less.
troubled economy • thrifty living • green • living • healthy living
If you're concerned about the way our troubled economy is affecting your lifestyle, read on to find helpful tips to living better and greener with less.
troubled economy • thrifty living • green • living • healthy living
Reality TV as a Teacher Resource
Reality TV may be insipid, but it says quite about about the human condition. Here are some suggestions for incorporating reality TV shows into the college classroom.
college student • reality tv • free teacher resource • survivor • reality television
Reality TV may be insipid, but it says quite about about the human condition. Here are some suggestions for incorporating reality TV shows into the college classroom.
college student • reality tv • free teacher resource • survivor • reality television
Culture no more? Newtopia takes a deeper look
A review of "The Culture Wars" issue of the onine magazine "Newtopia"
culture • democracy • music • literature • globalization
A review of "The Culture Wars" issue of the onine magazine "Newtopia"
culture • democracy • music • literature • globalization
Sleep democracy, sleep
Some disenchanted thoughts on elections in the "free world" and reflections on democracy in times of trouble.
democracy • elections • freedom • canada • europe
Some disenchanted thoughts on elections in the "free world" and reflections on democracy in times of trouble.
democracy • elections • freedom • canada • europe
Affluenza and Selfish Capitalism
In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.
oliver james • affluenza • selfish capitalism • celebrity culture and mental illness • relative materialism
In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.
oliver james • affluenza • selfish capitalism • celebrity culture and mental illness • relative materialism
Bocagrande Beach, Columbia
Tourists searching for a quick retreat from the heat of Cartagena's walled city erroneously visit Bocagrande. Parque Tayrona this is not. You have been warned.
caribbean beaches • cartagena • bocagrande beach • parque tayrona • colombia beaches
Tourists searching for a quick retreat from the heat of Cartagena's walled city erroneously visit Bocagrande. Parque Tayrona this is not. You have been warned.
caribbean beaches • cartagena • bocagrande beach • parque tayrona • colombia beaches
Copenhagen's Danish Design Centre
A glance in any Copenhagen shop window will show that style and design is of the utmost importance in Denmark. Visit the Danish Design Centre for the latest ideas.
danish design centre • copenhagen design and style • household product design • design ideas • scandinavian design
A glance in any Copenhagen shop window will show that style and design is of the utmost importance in Denmark. Visit the Danish Design Centre for the latest ideas.
danish design centre • copenhagen design and style • household product design • design ideas • scandinavian design
Review: Christmas in Wonderland
After a long hiatus from Hollywood, director/screenwriter James Orr returns with a weak family-oriented caper film that takes place on Christmas Eve
christmas in wonderland review • chris kattan • patrick swayze • carmen electra • james orr
After a long hiatus from Hollywood, director/screenwriter James Orr returns with a weak family-oriented caper film that takes place on Christmas Eve
christmas in wonderland review • chris kattan • patrick swayze • carmen electra • james orr
Adbusters: challenging the corporate world
<i>Adbusters</i> takes a bite from popular culture with parodies of major ad campaigns, sponsorship of "Buy Nothing" day and serious critiques of mindless consumption.
advertising • popular culture • culture jamming
<i>Adbusters</i> takes a bite from popular culture with parodies of major ad campaigns, sponsorship of "Buy Nothing" day and serious critiques of mindless consumption.
advertising • popular culture • culture jamming
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
Keep Hamilton on the Ten
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Season of Expectation
Dealing with the chaos, the cruelty and the expectations of a perfect holiday season.
Dealing with the chaos, the cruelty and the expectations of a perfect holiday season.
Sustainability, Water and Ethical Reporting
This article points surfers to several sites on sustainability, water resources and social and ethical reporting by corporations.
web sites • website • sustainable • development • water
This article points surfers to several sites on sustainability, water resources and social and ethical reporting by corporations.
web sites • website • sustainable • development • water
Teach Your Kids about Money!!
Give your kids a head start on getting finacially fit - now is the best time to begin!
kids and money • 401(k) • roth ira • savings • compound interest
Give your kids a head start on getting finacially fit - now is the best time to begin!
kids and money • 401(k) • roth ira • savings • compound interest
The Global Mess of National Sports
Sports fans accept the dynamic of trading players from one team to another (even when those trades are among national teams), but the dynamic of who owns those teams is quite a different controversy.
borussia dortmun • national sports franchises sold to foreign owners
Sports fans accept the dynamic of trading players from one team to another (even when those trades are among national teams), but the dynamic of who owns those teams is quite a different controversy.
borussia dortmun • national sports franchises sold to foreign owners
Visions of Different drumming
Those of us who unschool our children hear a different drummer and have a different vision.
homeschooling • unschooling • children • volunteering
Those of us who unschool our children hear a different drummer and have a different vision.
homeschooling • unschooling • children • volunteering
When are you going to stop nursing that baby?
How opinions of friends and family sometimes make us feel uncomfortable with decisions we know are good and right for our children.
breastfeeding • extended breastfeeding • weaning • peer pressure • family opinions
How opinions of friends and family sometimes make us feel uncomfortable with decisions we know are good and right for our children.
breastfeeding • extended breastfeeding • weaning • peer pressure • family opinions
1980s Music You Won't Ever Forget
From Michael Jackson to Prince to Madonna, here are the top 10 songs that encapsulated the frivolous materialism and spectacle of the 1980s.
1980s music • pop song • prince • boy george • michael jackson
From Michael Jackson to Prince to Madonna, here are the top 10 songs that encapsulated the frivolous materialism and spectacle of the 1980s.
1980s music • pop song • prince • boy george • michael jackson
A More Sustainable 2007
Ideas for eco-friendly and sustainable New Year's resolutions
green living • carbon neutral • carbon offsets • sustainability • green business
Ideas for eco-friendly and sustainable New Year's resolutions
green living • carbon neutral • carbon offsets • sustainability • green business
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