SHARE, a local, self-organized, democratic organization of homeless and formally homeless individuals, re-opened its 15 indoor shelters last night. The group had cited the loss of a $44,000 FEMA grant as the reason for their shelter closure, beginning their 11-day encampment outside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which they say usually involved around 70 people. The grant, they say, was restored, in addition to $25,000 from a successful auction. But despite their efforts, they saw no sweet, sweet Microsoft money. more ›

Crooks of all sizes are on the loose--and only some are getting caught. more ›

Though a lot of reviewers are using a "buck a cup" formulation for Starbucks' instant coffee VIA, we note Starbucks isn't so down-market as all that--the VIA experience comes in packs of three, so you end up dropping a latte's worth of coin on the counter anyway. We're sure this is somehow related to SBUX shares being worth a little less than three VIA themselves. more ›