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10 Charities to Follow on Twitter

One of the worst effects of our economic downturn is the dip in funding for a number of worthy non-profits. From advocacy groups to homeless shelters, these organizations need every advantage they can find, and Twitter offers an inexpensive way to communicate. If you're in a position to help out—either by funding or by spreading the word—here are 10 charities on Twitter that I highly recommend....  read more

Nine Eco-Friendly Garments

So you’re using cloth bags at the supermarket, eating tomatoes from your own garden and reading by the light of energy-efficient bulbs. Maybe you even traded in your Ford Explorer for a Prius, or better yet, you’re walking to work. But what about the environmental impact of the clothes you wear every day? Check out socially responsible companies like Apolis Activism, Patagonia and TOMS, as well as handmade-good outlets like Etsy, for clothing with a conscience—and don’t forget your local thrift store! We couldn’t fit all of our favorite socially conscious garments in the Issue 51 style guide, and we...  read more

Austin City Limits 2008: It begins! Mates of State, Dan Dyer and more

First of all, a note to anyone who saw us nearly passed out on the VIP couches at our ACL kickoff party at Emo's last night: We were not drunk. We were not even drinking, minus the one beer each we imbibed around 9:30. Rather, we both were besot by sinus-crud related exhaustion. See, unlike here in Austin, fall arrived on schedule in Atlanta last week, and bestowed upon us one of the great gifts of this fair season: The nasty head cold. Unfortunately, this meant we spent the better part of last night's festivities sprawled out in various ladylike...  read more