They call it discarded, we say “temporarily liberated from office slavery.” But there’s a new project that aims to put a face on the 9.4 percent of the population that’s currently out of work.
The Brooklyn-based, just-launched Discarded site offers folks a chance to tell their recession stories by filling out a short form [...]
From networking to notworking: duo makes art from old business cards
Bay Ridge/ Bensonhurst, Coney Island/ Brighton Beach/ Sheepshead Bay, Downtown, Sales & Deals, Shopping
Who has the best shoe deals in BK?
“Shoes, shoes, omigod, shoes” are the chorus of a YouTube music video making the viral rounds. The Shoes video may be exaggerated take on the stereotype that all women are consumed by footwear, but not in my case. I am obsessed, especially with this year’s bold, colorful, statement-making heels (like these Michael Kors [...]
Finally, someone to share your dog food with
How could you not take a face like that home with you? Show up tomorrow at the Pet Adoption Festival in Prospect Park, and you could have this guy at “Purina.” Whether you’re looking for a furry companion for your kid, a doppleganger of your childhood best friend or you need something to [...]
Summer concert swag alert
Going to All Points West this weekend? That qualifies you as officially loaded, but bring a backpack to get your full $89-a-day’s worth. If the Siren Festival at Coney Island is any indication, there will be plenty of free loot for the taking. The swag we picked up at Siren (left) included a Coney [...]
