Kiva. A very cool way to help people in developing countries (currently East Africa only) start, maintain, or expand their businesses.

The Art and Subversion of Ron English. Ron has been a major player in the New York and worldwide "lowbrow" scene for more than a decade now. His paintings have become his mainstay, but he still makes time to promote a little "parity in advertising". See also his book and documentary. more inside

My Outsourced Life. A.J. Jacobs of Esquire outsources increasingly personal tasks to India. more inside