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It’s not what you think: Store closings and retail crime

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Recent store closings said to be due to theft and organized retail crime are misleading, meant to shift blame away from the businesses. … Read More

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The Target problem: Managing (over)spending at the Everything Store

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Target and other big retailers that sell a wide range of products present a challenge to those who wish to track their spending. Target has been around for decades, but it only hit my radar in college, when the first … Read More … Read More

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Is it subversive to repair things?

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  I had the pleasure of stopping by a “repair cafe” this past weekend. A repair cafe is an event that matches up people who can repair things with people who need things repaired. Organized by RepairPDX, a local organization … Read More … Read More

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Spend more for food

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  When I lived in New York City, money was a big concern, and food was a big part of that. I never went out to restaurants, and in fact the once-monthly trip to the grocery store was a big … Read More … Read More

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