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Something Comes From Nothing

Celebrate Buy Nothing Day on Friday; no purchase necessary

Thousands of people the world over plan to celebrate what's usually the

biggest shopping day of the year by ... not buying anything. That's

right, it's almost time for Buy Nothing Day, celebrated Nov. 23 in the

U.S. and Canada and Nov. 24 in the rest of the world, drawing attention

to how easy it is to stop, drop, and not shop. The poor, the hungover,

and the lazy aren't the only ones getting in on the no-buying action.

Activists across the globe will be staging events at malls and sprawling

superstores near you, encouraging people to take a day of rest from

rampant consumerism. And the best part: you don't have to worry about

what to get for your friends -- to celebrate, simply buy nothing! If only

the other holidays could be so simple.

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source: Adbusters

 

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