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The group of architecture students from California College of Art’s URBANlab may not have spent much time worrying about the origins of the lunch they were about to order when asked to meet for class at a San Francisco taco truck last fall. But once their carnitas were consumed, they were given their assignment for the semester: map the origins of and paths taken by the ingredients of the food they’d just eaten.
But what, you may be wondering, can your taco tell you? Read & Discuss
By: Allison Arieff of GOOD Magazine | March 9th, 2010 
The typical office is a battleground of personal tastes and habits. So what, then, is the environmentally-conscious worker to do? How could you possible work to “green” your workspace without becoming the the office nuisance? We talked to Roberto Rhett, the director of Green Spaces NY, an eco-friendly co-working office share, about how to lower the impact of your workplace without driving all your co-workers nuts. Here are 6 easy tips: Read & Discuss
By: Ben Jervey of GOOD Magazine | March 9th, 2010 
Every week, each of the Refresh Ambassadors brings in a new voice to take stock of the ideas populating their category and to gather up a “playlist” of their favorites. Here, Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) Director of Development, Tracy Mizraki weighs in:
With thousands of worthy, inspiring and innovative projects all in need of funding, you’re probably wondering how to make your idea stand out amongst the competition.
It’s not enough to have good intentions or a good idea “in theory”; if you want to change the world through philanthropy, then you’ve got to start thinking like a business-minded philanthropist. It’s important to ask yourself whether or not a good theoretical plan can truly be put into action; and if so, what the net impact of the action will be. Several of this month’s ideas were clearly conceived with a viable “business plan” in mind. The following submissions caught my attention… Read & Discuss
By: Rebecca McQuigg Rigal of GOOD Magazine | March 8th, 2010 
For most of us, cooking is more or less a solitary event. Kitchen stoves, office microwaves, and dorm room toaster ovens fry, zap and roast our turkey sausages and hot pockets. The Food Network beams braised duck and truffle polenta recipes into our living rooms while we hurriedly transcribe their instructions. It hasn’t always been this way… Read & Discuss
By: Kyla Fullenwider of GOOD Magazine | March 8th, 2010 
Got creative talent? Want to use it for the public good? Anyone, anywhere, with a passion for art and design (and some available time) can build up their community while empowering others. As acting director of desigNYC, a New York based design collective that facilitates public projects with non-profit organizations and design professionals, Michelle Mullineaux, has a wealth of knowledge in this area. We asked her to share some advice on how creative types can create a world of difference… Read & Discuss
By: Rebecca McQuigg Rigal of GOOD Magazine | March 8th, 2010 
Every week, each of the Refresh Ambassadors brings in a new voice to take stock of the ideas populating their category and to gather up a “playlist” of their favorites. Micki Krimmel, founder of NeighborGoods.net, weighs in.
I have nothing to wear!
It happened again, ladies (and gentlemen). I recently found myself crippled by the realization that I hate all of my clothes. I pulled on dresses, tugged them off again, squeezed into jeans and tossed them aside. I manically dug through my wardrobe, flinging things over my head in a scene straight out of… Read & Discuss
By: of GOOD Magazine | March 8th, 2010 
Students, parents, teachers and community members in 32 states protested against budget cuts yesterday as part of the “March 4th National Day of Action for Public Education.” College students marched against cuts to higher education funding, rising tuition costs, and the elimination of classes, and K-12 students, parents and teachers marched in protest of drastic proposed cuts to 2010-2011 education budgets.
Conflicting stories abound over who threw the first punch at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee- but at some point the school’s protests turned violent and 15 students were arrested. Students say they were peaceful but were attacked and pepper sprayed by officers… Read & Discuss
By: Liz Dwyer of GOOD Magazine | March 5th, 2010 
With a wealth of innovative art events and exhibitions playing out in cities across the country, it’s a good week/weekend for culture vultures to to be inspired while feasting on so much creativity.
After weeks of anticipation, the MANIFESTEQUALITY gallery opened to the public this week–drawing hundreds of artists, collectors, activists and curious observers with hundreds of original works of art, live music performances, and special guest appearances–to raise awareness around the Equal Rights Movement… Read & Discuss
By: Rebecca McQuigg Rigal of GOOD Magazine | March 5th, 2010 The earthquake that devastated Chilean streets and neighborhoods last weekend was a reminder of how fragile our infrastructure is to natural disaster. For many of us here in the US the sobering reality reminded us that this is something we should all be prepared for (especially if you live where I do). I plan to put an emergency kit together asap. You should too. Find out how here… Read & Discuss
By: Kyla Fullenwider of GOOD Magazine | March 5th, 2010 
Many of us have at least one family member, close friend or neighbor who is struggling with drug addiction, substance abuse or alcoholism. Solving this problem requires a multi-pronged effort with many community strategies going on at once. We need more education and awareness efforts among young elementary school children. We need to give high school students access to drug-free programs and environments. We need more recovery programs for individuals who want to quit.
The Woodson YMCA, in collaboration with the Wausau area police departments in Wiscounsin, want to continue to educate and engage in local youth through the D.A.R.E. program they complete in the 5th grade… Read & Discuss
By: Mallika Chopra of GOOD Magazine | March 5th, 2010 
