MetaFilter posts tagged with freebeer

Movin' On Up

krippledkonscious — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:12:50 -0800

One man's pocket change is another man's $3 million dollar home. Today, 3 previously homeless families were handed the keys to homes located on one of Hawai'i's priciest streets: Kahala Avenue. Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto has so far chosen 4 native Hawaiian families to live rent free for up to 10 years, making good on a promise made back in November 2006. Obviously, Kawamoto's motives are suspect, as his record as a landlord has been rather tainted. And his approach to alleviating 4 family's homeless situation doesn't solve any systemic problems or go very far in providing long term solutions to homelessness. But for now, it's a feel-good story, and the start of an interesting sociological experiment...

Not your soldier

IronLizard — Sat, 13 May 2006 20:20:58 -0800

An interesting anti-war animation (flash). (via) Another one. More.

Both red and blue states like to get shitfaced for free

mathowie — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 11:34:43 -0800

Sometimes bars give you a free beer on election night after you come in and show proof that you have voted. If you're wondering whether your local watering hole will be awarding your civic duty, check out Election Night Drink Specials. Exercise your rights in this democracy, increase voter turnout, and get drunk for free. It's projects like these that make me proud to be an American.