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That seemingly homespun little brand that you love for its independence and small-company spirit? Think again: It's owned by a massive conglomerate. Check out these brands that are faking their indie cred.

Although summer may be the best time to catch a concert, those student loans may be holding you back from seeing the illusive Lady Gaga on her Monster Ball Tour. According to Ticketmaster standard admission to see the reigning queen of pop at Madison Square Garden costs a few nickels shy of $200....

The bare light bulbs flicker like battered bug-lamps. The beer is bath-water flat on draft. And heaven forbid you ate Tex-Mex for dinner, because the one yellowing toilet in this godforsaken place doesn't even sport a stall door. But then the band you've been blasting for the past six weeks takes...

Starting Friday, Jan. 22 you'll be able to rent movies on YouTube for $4. To start, YouTube will only be offering five movies from the Sundance Film Festival, but the offerings will expand in the coming weeks. These five movies will be available for a 48-hour rental period until Jan. 31. The...

Tis the season for holiday craft fairs. No, they're not just for knitted chimney stockings and tree ornaments. Many talented craftspeople and artisans show cool wares good for year-round use that you won't find anywhere else. I went to the Feria Urbana in Oakland, California last year and found...