Ben Corbett
Joined Sunday, June 7, 2009 5:27 PM
 Described by the National Review as a "countercultural journalist out of Colorado," Ben Corbett has contributed to numerous magazines and newsweeklies, including VH1, Kirkus Reviews, High Times, Salon, Tattoo, Relix, and many others. The alternative writer has
established a reputation as a diligent human rights reporter as well as a
scholar of American and global economics, business and trade. An authority on
Latin American affairs, Corbett is the author of the nonfiction book, "This
is Cuba: An Outlaw Culture Survives." Most
recently, he contributed text along with Johnny Depp to the forthcoming
paperback release of "Gonzo"
(AMMO Books), a visual biography of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
-
By Ben Corbett | Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:07 PM ET
Kudos to the Environmental Media Association, celebrating 20 years of environmental awareness raising through the entertainment industry. Read More
More like this in:
Music, Energy, Education, Organic, Hollywood, Television, Renewable Energy, Compost, Garden, Film, National Geographic, Organic Food
-
By Ben Corbett | Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:50 PM ET
Facing severe water and energy shortages caused by El Niño, Venezuelans deal with myriad cutbacks in consumption. Read More
More like this in:
Energy, Water, Hope, Hydroelectric, South America, Venezuela, Shortages, Hugo Chavez
-
By Ben Corbett | Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:19 PM ET
A new, free typeface promises to help you cut your printer ink consumption by 20 percent. Read More
More like this in:
Prius, Hummer, Business, Technology, Good Ideas, Economy, Retail, Tech Does Good, Cutting-edge, Green Tech
-
By Ben Corbett | Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:34 PM ET
In her ongoing campaign to end poverty, actress Gwyneth Paltrow applies her creativity to greeting card designs to help New Yorkers in need. Read More
More like this in:
New York, New York City, Charity, Poverty, Film, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robin Hood, Business, Entertainment, Good Ideas, Retail, Celebrity, Movies
-
By Ben Corbett | Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:25 AM ET
A brand new online marketing tool blends social media and shopping, resulting in huge savings for Internet bargain hounds. Read More
More like this in:
Money, Recession, Shopping, Amazon, Local Business, Business, Technology, Good Ideas, Economy, Retail, Tech Does Good, Cutting-edge, Culture, Fashion, Health & Fitness, Home & Garden, Food & Drink
-
By Ben Corbett | Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:33 PM ET
The theme for the 22nd annual Tokyo International Film Fest is world ecology -- for the second year running. Read More
More like this in:
Hollywood, Japan, Movies, Al Gore, Tokyo, Pixar, James Cameron, Business, Entertainment, Asia, Good Ideas, Economy, Retail, Celebrity, Movies, Events
-
By Ben Corbett | Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:09 PM ET
While there's still much to be done to eradicate world hunger, there's also lots to celebrate. Here's the outlook. Read More
More like this in:
United States, China, Farmers, Agriculture, Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, Vietnam, Ghana, Ireland, Denmark, Malawi
-
By Ben Corbett | Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:24 PM ET
At long last, the Pearl of the Antilles could soon link into the international fray of modern high-speed communications. Read More
More like this in:
Cuba, Ernest Hemingway, Fiber Optics, World, Business, Technology, Good Ideas, Stocks & Investing, Economy, Retail, Tech Does Good, Cutting-edge
-
By Ben Corbett | Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:18 PM ET
Tom's of Maine teams up with charity: water to help bring that precious, life-sustaining liquid to those who have none.
Read More
More like this in:
Non-Profit, Water, Tom's of Maine, World, Business, Social Responsibility, Asia, Africa, Mideast, Australia/New Zealand, Americas, Europe, Good Ideas, Stocks & Investing, Economy, Retail, Giving, Fundraising, Development
-
By Ben Corbett | Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:37 PM ET
In an attempt to bolster its flagging tourism, Colorado throws a contest to lure snow virgins for a chance to fall in love with snow at first sight. Read More
More like this in:
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, tourism, Skiing, Rocky Mountains, Business, Travel, Regional/Local, Good Ideas, Economy, Retail, Sports, Health & Fitness, Destinations, Leisure Travel
|
RSS
|
Twitter
|
Facebook
|
YouTube
|
-
Helped Project Angel Food prepare and deliver nutritious meals to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Donated one year of Tonic Mailstopper to Project Angel Food for fundraising auction.
-
You helped Tonic plant 1,498 trees in North America, Central America, Africa and Asia.
Tonic contributed to Sustainable Harvest International, American Forests and Trees for the Future.
-
Sent musical instruments to the U.S. Gulf Coast
Donated $425 to Music Rising
...more good things
|
RSS Feeds