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Clothing Donations Done Right
September 3, 2010 by Constance Casey for Slate.com
Dear My Goodness, I have a bunch of old clothes I'd like to get rid of, but I'm wary of just dumping them off in one of those yellow bins by the side of the road. I'm not terribly confident that those clothes will end up in the hands of people who need them. I'd donate them to the Salvation Army, but they resell the clothing. Are there any charities that give clothing directly to those in need? -
Saving Historic Houses
September 3, 2010 by Constance Casey for Slate.com
Dear My Goodness, I am a history buff and enjoy visiting small historic sites, but I've noticed that they often have trouble supporting and maintaining themselves. While larger monuments seem to earn enough revenue for upkeep, historic places such as preserved writers' and artists' houses are constantly at risk of going under. Is there anything I can do to seek out and aid these kinds of at-risk historical markers?Tags: slate.com, preservation, art, literature, history
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The Germaphobe’s Dilemma
September 3, 2010 by Andrea Bennett
A couple of months ago, I put my 14-month-old daughter in part-time daycare. Although I work from home, coordinating my job around her erratic nap schedule, her love of electrical cords, and her increasing desire to ride our long-suffering dog around the house was getting too distracting. -
Fair Trade Gets Innovative
August 25, 2010 by Jenara Nerenberg for Fast Company
Chris Haughton was named in TIME Magazine's 2007 "Design & Style 100" as a top designer to watch for his fair trade designs with eco-clothing company, People Tree, and since then he has continued in that role, but innovated and expanded into spheres as diverse as children's books, toys, carpets, and more, all with an ethical, fair trade angle. His latest book, A Bit Lost, earned him quick and rewarding reception throughout Asia, and is now available in the United States. Fast Company caught up with Haughton to find out more on his unique role in the world of design.Tags: fast company, fair trade, gifts, internet, design
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Up for Debate: Facebook Places
August 25, 2010 by Andrea Bennett
Where are you now? If you’re a Facebook user, that question became a little easier for the 499,999 million other users to answer last week—and kicked off yet another set of concerns among privacy advocates.Tags: facebook, privacy, social networking
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Reading List: “Cognitive Surplus”
August 25, 2010 by Andrea Bennett
Author Clay Shirky, a professor in the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU, has written a book that should provide a vote of confidence to those who fear that technology is making us dumber and more insular. In “Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age,” he proposes treating the free time of the world’s educated people as an aggregate, a “cognitive surplus.”Tags: community, charity, cell phones, computers
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My Goodness: No Pets Allowed
August 19, 2010 by Constance Casey for Slate.com
Dear My Goodness, My 12-year-old son really loves animals, but we can't adopt one because of apartment rules and family allergies. Where can I take him to foster his interest and also help the local stray animal population?Tags: volunteering, summer camp, conservation, dogs, cats, horses, elephants, slate.com
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Celebrity Justice
August 19, 2010 by Andrea Bennett
Stories of famous people going to jail are some of America’s favorites, and it’s no surprise. Serving jail time means they really are just like us—or worse. Likewise, nothing sparks quite as much outrage as when a celebrity doesn’t get disciplined as America thinks they should.Tags: law, prison, celebrities
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