Songs about Money (and Happiness?): Kitch pop by Les Parisiennes: L’argent ne fait pas le Bonheur (1970)

Vote for our Panel ‘From Consumed to Thrifty: Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy’ at South by Southwest 2009

The Amazing Floats of ‘Tachi Neputa’ Festival in Goshogawara (August 4-8)

‘Histoire de Chocolat’ The story of Brest in Chocolate Instalments

TravelMuse: Beyond the Good Looks…A Plethora of Ideas

Being ‘Consumed’…More than Money…Time to hit the ‘Pause’ button?

Dinner and A Night at the Museum: Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid

A Week of Art in London on 50 Quids (via Stephen Moss)

Fun, Freedom and the Pursuit of Vacations: Right2Vacation

Message to Noisy Neighbors: Blast your Music Inside, Don’t Ruin our Summer