Newsprint-Scented Candle Kindles Nostalgia Without Ink-Stains

Newsprint-Scented Candle Kindles Nostalgia Without Ink-Stains

By marcperton June 24, 2011

If you’re nostalgic for the days when print ruled the world, but don’t want to be bothered with actual newspapers, the late designer Tobias Wong’s “Times of New York” candle, inspired by The New York Times, may be for you. [More]

New York Times Was Just Joking About That Whole 'Closing The Boston Globe' Thing

New York Times Was Just Joking About That Whole 'Closing The Boston Globe' Thing

By Phil Villarreal May 5, 2009

Those pesky unions, always asking for reasonable pay for their employees, decent working conditions, continued employment and the like. Well, the New York Times Company found a way to deal with the scalawags at the Boston Globe: threaten to fire ‘em all and shut down their place of business.

Holiday Savings: Alternative Gift Wrap

Holiday Savings: Alternative Gift Wrap

By December 12, 2006

We hate buying wrapping paper. Hate. We even hate saving those gift bags, although that’s a nice way to save money and be lazy at the same time. DIY site Curbly has a list of ideas, some of which will save you money (newspaper) and some that won’t (aluminum foil).