...shopping: THE THING's Second Contemporary Art Benefit Auction is now online. Bid now; you can until December 16. Works by renowned contemporary artists, such as Christoph Draeger and Dike Blair, is up for grabs, along with pieces by net artists Miltos Manetas, Vuk Cosic, and many more. All proceeds directly benefit THE THING, a non-profit new media lab and contemporary art think tank celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month.