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A six-month-old bear has finally been freed from his painful prison. The cub got his head stuck in a plastic jug while rooting around in a trash bin. After 10 days of garbage-induced starvation, the Wildlife commission intervened. More »
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A pair of professional "scavengers" say that with the economy in the tank, dumpster diving's moment has arrived! More »
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On yesterday's Oprah, Lisa Ling investigated the world of "freegans," people who live alternative lifestyles in order to limit their use of resources and their participation in the economy. Oprah sat with Madeline, a woman who earns a six-figure salary, but hasn't bought clothing in three years, and does her grocery shopping via organized trips of dumpster diving. The tactics of freegans can be a little outrageous, but so was the fact that Oprah was interviewing this anti-consumerist in a pair of Louboutin heels that look like they've never touched pavement. Clip above. More »
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