Money has corrupted us. We no longer understand what it's worth

Money has corrupted us. We no longer understand what it's worth
In Harrods' new Fragrance Room you can buy a 7kg, faux-zebra-skin-wrapped candle scented in patchouli, cinnamon and candied lemon, "with spicy and woody notes which are subtly savage and masculine". Can candles smell savage and masculine, you ask … Read more on The Guardian

Colorado ski resorts with a touch of the old wild west
The few skiers have to be prepared to skin up the steep hill through deep snow. But it remains a wonderful place to stay, largely thanks to the efforts of Matt and Leah Whiting, who have owned …. Others have kitsch cowgirl-pattern curtains, or … Read more on Torrington Register Citizen

Shanty Town USA — When We Finally Agree Capitalism is About Being Poor
We are shuttered behind doors, gleaming lights from the seven screens inside, like Meth heads cooking up crystals, we watch the screens, flip through files, move mouses, styluses, and our greasy fingers over icons. We are ready for the Net … Read more on Dissident Voice