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What frugal lessons can we learn from the demoscene?

Posted February 22, 2009 - 16:04 by Torley Wong

Shopping

The "demoscene" loosely refers to an underground computer art movement where the emphasis is on creating amazing-but-compact demonstrations — hence the name. What can its evolution teach us about saving money?

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Deal Fu: Inside the Culture of Obsessed Bargain Hunters, Part I

Posted December 22, 2008 - 10:08 by Torley Wong

Deals and Coupons, Shopping

Deep deals.

The media covers tragedies like Wal-Mart tramplings, but they've neglected thriving communities on the web who'll stop at nothing to get the deals they're delirious about. We're — say it with me as a LaFontaine tribute — IN A WORLD OF OBSESSED BARGAIN HUNTERS. If you're a newcomer to the deals jungle, put on the pith helmet you paid too much for, and join me on this tour so you can get comfortable adventuring...

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For the Love of Ramen: An Interview with Ed from RamenRamenRamen.net

Posted March 14, 2008 - 15:18 by Xin Lu

Food and Drink

When I brainstorm for cheap eats I often think of packets of ramen. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed from ramenramenramen.net. Ed reviews hundreds of types of ramen on his website and I consider him to be a folk hero to ramen lovers everywhere. Ramen is usually more than just a flavor packet and dried noodles and Ed has a great ramen glossary to explain the complexities in real ramen. Read on for some interesting ramen facts!

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Chinese Money Habits - How My Culture Influences My Attitudes Toward Money

Posted March 5, 2008 - 19:50 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Lifestyle, Real Estate and Housing, General Tips

I moved to the United States when I was a child from Yangzhou, China. After sixteen years, I could easily pass as an American because I speak English without an accent, and I am well versed with the popular culture. However, if you ever examined my attitudes toward money you will see that I am undeniably Chinese. Here are some of the principles I grew up with.

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