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.
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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.
Related: National Geographic Society, Green Seal, Music, Energy, Education, Sustainability, Organic, Hollywood, Film, Renewable Energy, Garden, Compost
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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.
Related: Energy, Water, South America, Venezuela, Hydroelectric, Shortages, Hugo Chavez
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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.
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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.
Related: Robin Hood Foundation, Gwyneth Paltrow, New York, New York City, Charity, Poverty, Film, Robin Hood, Iron Man, Iron Man 2
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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.
Related: Recession, Shopping, Amazon, Local Business
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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.
Related: Al Gore, Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron, Hollywood, Film, Japan, Movies, Green Energy, Tokyo, Pixar
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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.
Related: United States, China, Farmers, Agriculture, Brazil, Italy, Ghana, New Zealand, Vietnam, Ireland, Denmark, Malawi
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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.
Related: Cuba, Ernest Hemingway, Fiber Optics
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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.
Related: Water, Charity: Water, Tom's of Maine
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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.
Related: Colorado, Vacation, Winter, Skiing, Snowboarding, Rocky Mountains
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The world-renowned rapper Eminem not only talks the talk, but walks the walk — having given thousands of dollars to charities and nonprofit organizations.
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