We are all part of a global community, and in that spirit we take each Friday to spread the love to others who’ve inspired us. In our Great Discoveries series, we feature the most interesting articles, a must-watch video and the most inspirational quote we discovered this week. Please spread the love and enjoy your day!
 A guide to ethical shopping.Five tips for buying clothes more responsibly. [Via the National Post] |  Expensive wine is for suckers.Interesting video and commentary. [Read at Vox] |
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 Aziz Ansari : Love, Online Dating, Modern Romance and the InternetThe comedian’s hilarious take on it all. [Read at Time] |  I Thought I Was Done With the Suburbs—Until I Realized They’re ParadiseOne woman who chose to live in the suburbs — voluntarily… [Read at Time] |
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It’s not that expensive wine isn’t good, it’s that price is a better predicter of enjoyment than flavor. People who were given the exact same wine in two different bottles consistently fooled themselves into thinking it was better when it cost more. Regardless, as they point out, if a person enjoys an expensive wine and finds it worth its price, then it is. But that doesn’t mean he’s not a fool.
I’m with Jennifer Moses on the suburbs subjects. Not only for all the reasons she mentioned, but also that the land in suburbs tends to be less expensive, so people who love there can afford bigger homes. But they are still close enough to the city to commute. Meanwhile, many city centers mostly have apartments where there is not enough space to raise a family. And there is also more poverty in many cities, which leads to worse schools and more crime. So, suburbs are offen preferred because they are seen as better places to raise children.
Gosh! Urbanette is amazing! Thinking that you compile amazing articles every Friday?! Wish I have the same research skills.
I wish the ethical guide to shopping article is a generic one and not just focused on buying clothes.
Thank you. Just, thank you. I have felt so overwhelmed by the whole ethical shopping thing. I always appreciate so much how you are able to clearly and simply articulate things so that I can wrap my mind around them. I felt myself taking a big breath of relief as I read this. So yes, thank you!
Thanks for sharing guide to ethical shopping! This is what I need! Consumers definitely need to mindful of buying habits 😉
It’s a good Friday! I particularly liked the article about wine. Well-done research, very informative! Will share these with friends or better yet do the experiment on them too (esp those who are claiming they’re wine experts) and see if they can tell the difference — three red wines at different prices to see if they could tell the difference. LOL!
I pass by that subway a couple of times and I cannot believe I missed U2! I would’ve fainted 😀
Man, I can’t believe U2 performed in the subway and I missed it. That would’ve been incredible. Too bad for all those commuters who didn’t have time to stop and watch. I’d happily be late to a shoot for that! (uhm, joking, not joking!)
The suburbs?? PLEASE KILL ME!!!!
I just love Jimmy Fallon. He just so darn likable. It’s great how he gets people outside of their “normal” roles, just having fun and enjoying themselves. Such a rarity these days…. Happy Friday!