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- Curb Your ConsumerismConsumerism is one of those debatable American '"ism's that evokes a bad connotation. It suggests gluttony, but while gluttony is good for the entire economy, it's not good for yours. It's time to let go.
"Consumer Detox" by Mark Powley: Book ReviewAuthor Mark Powley exposes consumerism in America and reveals answers from the Bible.
Less is More: The Mindset of a MinimalistIn today's consumerist society, don't let your quality of life become tarnished by accumulation of materialistic items.
Paying the Price for Comfort - is Consumerism Killing Us?Oil spills, gas line explosions, shoppers trampled and killed, contaminated air, soil and water. Are we killing ourselves with consumerism?
Consumerism and the End of Natural ResourcesThis is a discussion about what is causing the depletion of our natural resources. Also there is a discussion about waste and how consumer habits are producing a global waste problem. Consumerism, and the end of society for everyone?
Brief History of Consumerism-Why You BuyBrief overview of why you purchase items, history of consumerism in the United States.- Why Consumer Greed Isn't Always a Bad ThingA review of the pros of consumerism in America, and why it isn't always a bad thing.
Beloit College Mindset List Captures Political Correctness, ConsumerismThe Class of 2012, born upon the demise of the Berlin Wall, may not see the irony of our government building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
Staycations, Locavores, Tryvertising: How Consumerism is ChangingA shift in consumerism emerges that expresses itself in the taking of staycations, regulars becoming locavores, and potential customers demanding tryvertising -- a trend that is only intensifying.- Allen Ginsberg's a Supermarket in California and Condemnation of American ConsumerismThis essay highlights Allen Ginsberg's poem.
- Is Green Consumerism Really Ethical?Shopping in green mode is becoming a case of quantity; how do we determine that our increased investments in quality, designer goods is not a problem in itself? Here's what the retail environment looks like with the eco-friendly movement in full swing.
- The Pros and Cons of ConsumerismConsumerism has its pros and cons.
- Consumerism is What the World NeedsConsumerism as a concomitant of capitalism is responsible for driving up the standard of living in the free countries around the world.
- Consumerism: How the Buying Public Has Shaped Popular Culture and HistoryAs the saying goes, consumer is king! In this paper, the role of the consumer, more specifically the buying habits of consumers, is explored in terms of the impact on the international economy and world events.
- Consumerism and Rationalization in American SocietyConsumption is increasing due to rationalization, and rationalization is increasing due to consumption.
- Consumerism Vs Creativityhave a read and find out!
- Do We Support Slave Based ConsumptionFrom sweat shops, cotton, human trafficking and child labor our materialistic culture is a big vacuum sucking resources and human labor in a way like no other system has ever done.
- SEEDS AMONG THORNSA poem based on The Holy Bible's "Parable of the Seeds" sown among thorns.
- The Demands of ConsumerismOver the years, consumers have started demanding a steady supply of their favorite products, forcing big business to cut corners.
- Selling the SoulConsumerism is invading religion's tradition place in society and redefining the soul as a commodity that can be bought and sold.
- How to Protect Your Child from Commercial PropogandaChildren are pursued vigorously by advertisers and it is important for parents to learn a few tips to help them navigate the maze of deceptive advertising and learn how to evaluate marketing techniques.
- Harsh Realities for the Super Rich!Life is a great leveller over time; nothing is constant. The wealth gets dissipated over time as the basic values lose their relevance. Wise to accumulate good karmas also along the way! They apply to countries too!
- When Real Heroes Join the Race for Consumerism!There is a move from the poor countres to catch up with the richest to live it up! That means billions moving up a notch putting tremendous pressure on resources. The Japan nuclear diasaster is a case in point.
- Man MadePollution in literary form.
"The Joy of Less" by Francine Jay: A ReviewA must-read for anyone wanting to simplify their life.- Men and Women as ConsumersA satirical look at the development and differences between men and women, as consumers throughout the ages
- Of Malls, Hyper-markets and ConsumerismMalls and hyper-markets are fostering consumerism even in the tertiary towns of India unmindful of the fact that despite widespread poverty and abysmal consumption levels the country is already ecologically in the red
- What Would Jesus Buy? Movie ReviewReview of the documentary What Would Jesus Buy?, about a faux reverend preaching anti-materialism during the Christmas season. Funny at times, and the message is admirable (if muddled), but the film never really lives up to its potential.
- The Importance and Benefits of the DIY LifestyleA brief look into the importance and benefits of the DIY lifestyle as a contrast to a lifestyle of mass consumerism.
Why Buying Consumer Goods Requires Serious Considerations on DisposalHow many versions of each computer, laptop, mobile phone, and portable media player have been made available to the consumers in a span of five years? How many of each version have you bought so far?- How to Obtain Education for FreeEducation is now a business, but there are still ways to better yourself for free.
- Credit Card Teethers: One Mother's Review"It's Baby's first credit card teether!" gushes Heelarious, a company that aims to sexualize and commercialize girls from the moment they are born.
- How to Live a Good Life - 7 Easy WaysConsumerism, competitiveness and envy all make for a pretty much miserable life. Learning to live a good life can be simple and easy.
- Irresponsible Consumerism is Destroying the EarthOur consumer society does not appear that it will end well. We must each recognize the precise cost of consumption.
Is the World Slowly Disintegrating into a Consumerism-driven Dystopia?With advertisements, technology and the lust for new things almost pervading our society, is it safe to say that we are indeed progressing?
How to Become a Smart ConsumerA smart consumer becomes so by working at the art.
Vivienne Westwood Urges People to Stop ConsumerismAlthough Westwood produces clothing, she urges people to stop consumerism. Why? To focus on more significant issues.
Compassionate, Conscientious ConsumerismFood, Inc. delivers both pleasant and unpleasant surprises.- American Consumerism: A Country of BrandsAmericans are still materialistic despite suffering from a deep economic turmoil. Living from paycheck to paycheck becomes ever so dangerous with mounting debt, increasing medical expenses, and an uncertain retirement plan.
- Is Consumerism Our Last Frontier?An opinion on American consumerism and the current state of the U.S. economy.




