In the words of Michael Pollan: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” That sage advice may be familiar to…
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“Update Facebook Status”: Use Your Blinker, Genius!
If the already perfect storm of baffling high-tech driving distractions weren’t enough, GM’s OnStar adds Fac…
Phone Books: A Little Slice of 1962
My daughter is a smart girl. I don’t like to brag, but she has an IQ that is off the charts and is currently apply…
Sustainability 101: The Greenest Colleges and Universities in the Country
Back in the day, finding an environmentally-aware college was a tough assignment, but these days the amount of universit…
Her Name Is Katrina, Part Two: The Lower Ninth Ward
After meeting with Speed, I continue down Claiborne, heading to what’s left of the Lower Ninth Ward. Six years pos…
Not So Fast, Slick: Rethinking How Often to Change Your Oil
My first car was a ’68 Mustang, navy blue with a black vinyl top and a classic 289 engine. Everyone who saw it nod…
10 Creative Ways to Replace Yet Another Retail Birthday Gift
We recently gathered once again for a gal’s night out, something me and my friends do to honor one another when ou…
More than a Feeling: Prescribing Music to Alter Moods
I’ve just discovered this satellite radio channel called 1st Wave. It plays alternative ’80s rock that’…