The new year also marks the beginning of new laws around the country. And because states rights come into play, there are all kinds of laws around the country. All told, about 40,000 new laws take effect this January. Good luck keeping up, as something you were doing on New Year’s Eve is now...
OK, we’ve seen our share of bad tourist office websites. But we kind of dig the winter wonderland of the latest version of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s website. It’s got, shake, it’s got roll, it’s The King in all of his glory — the young King as well, which is why that...
If you’ve never been to Indianapolis before, you know it’s located in the Midwest, have heard of the Indy 500, and know the source of their NFL pride, the Colts. Beyond that, Indy doesn’t get much press, and is largely an unsung hero in the repertoire of must-see cities. Typically, its flashier next-door neighbor,...
Right now — go outside. That’s the best way to see all of the amazing colors surrounding you as North America gets ready for winter is to leave your desk and hit the great outdoors. New England has already begun its foliage season, where trees turn into fireworks of color for a few weeks....
Forbes magazine likes lists. Usually, they’re fun money lists like wealthiest person in the world, most wealthy eligible bachelors or the top Hollywood earners. But with the fun comes the serious or in this case the sad. Forbes has decided to take FBI crime data from cities with populations of more than 200,000 and...
We spent the past hundred years up sizing, so it was inevitable: downsizing is now the rage, whether we like it or not. From cars to homes to waistlines to well, now hotels. Everyone’s heard about the capsule hotels in Japan’s airports and train stations, and thought sure, if you’re tired enough, claustrophobia won’t...
So you're in Detroit and you want to snap some pictures of all of the decay you've seen. It's called Ruin Porn and it's quickly becoming a hipster past time, that allows you to judge and feel better about yourself. So click away.
Real history is so boring. And Boston is full of it. So why learn how Sam Adams got a bunch of patriots so riled up in 1773 over the pending tea tax that they dressed up like Indians, marched down to the pier, snuck onto a ship and threw all of the bails of...
There's not a hipster to be found on the west coast of Michigan -- especially within 100 miles of Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- a haven for gear heads and dune buggies. The recreational area has one purpose: To go fast and see if your off road vehicle is bigger, badder and more awesome...
While Denver's suspected terrorists have been whisked away -- no doubt to a secure location with ocean views (which will be poured into their faces through a damp cloth), the Mile High City has become an even safer place. See what else there is to do.
