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Hawaii Is Giving Homeless People A One-Way Ticket Off The Islands
Hawaii is giving its 17,000-strong population of homeless people a one-way ticket off the islands.It sounds a lot crueler than it actually is.Lawmakers in the state have decided to deal with its...
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5 Running Shoe Myths That You Can Ignore
We asked Johanna Bjorken, merchandising director and shoe buyer for JackRabbit Sports in New York City, to clarify some of the most common footwear misconceptions.Myth #1: You need weeks to break in...
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5 Ways To Have Amazing Travel Experiences Without A Bucket List
Bucket lists have become increasingly popular in recent years. People obsess over making these lists, feeling as though they only have a certain amount of time before they “kick the bucket,” and if...
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There's A Better Way To Stand Up For Gay Rights In Russia Than Boycotting Vodka
In the past couple of weeks, the issue of gay rights in Russia has gone global, with a surprisingly effective Buzzfeed listicle, a New York Times editorial, and now Dan Savage of the Stranger taking on...
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Bloomberg's Soda Ban Is All But Dead After NY Appeals Court Ruling
A state appeals court has upheld the state Supreme Court's decision to strike down New York City's ban on large, sugary drinks.Judges called the ban unconstitutional.Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushed the...
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There Are Far Too Many People In This Chinese Swimming Pool
Fresh from showing you the unbelievable hell of the commute from one Chinese subway stop, Beijing Cream has posted another video featuring thousands of poor people crushed together — this time in a...
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Brisbane, Australia, Is The World's Most Expensive City For Business Travelers
International business travel is often a necessary part of remaining globally competitive, but paying for transportation, lodging, dining, and entertainment can be expensive for companies.Concur, a...
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Use This International Tipping Guide And You'll Never Look Cheap Again
When it comes to tipping in the U.S., the bill changes with just about every region or even by state. New Yorkers are generous with 20%, while a couple down South might balk at paying anything more...
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A Brooklyn Duo May Have Finally Figured Out How To Get Americans To Start...
Exo, a Brooklyn-based company, is building a new kind of protein bar with a cricket-y twist.In addition to natural ingredients like raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, the nutrient-dense...
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Michael Strahan Sells His Bel Air Mansion For A $3 Million Profit A Year...
Former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan has sold his Bel Air mansion for $3 million profit only one year after purchasing the property, according to Trulia.com.Currently the cohost with Kelly Ripa of...
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Is Your Vocal Style Hurting Your Career?
Actress and director Lake Bell recently told New York magazine that when a woman uses what she calls ”sexy baby voice” or “squeaky-toy voice,” it’s a major friendship deal breaker.What is this voice,...
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The Cheese-Lover's Guide to France
"Each sort of cheese reveals a pasture of a different green, under a different sky," writes Italo Calvino.I like to think of his words as I curl my fingers around a dusky, mellow rind of French cheese....
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Is New York City Landmarking Too Many Buildings?
A recent study by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) concluded that by preserving 27.7% of buildings in Manhattan, “the city is landmarking away its economic future.” REBNY is challenging the...
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'Breaking Bad' Fans Will Love This NYC Exhibit [PHOTOS]
If you're a fan of "Breaking Bad," and especially of Bryan Cranston's iconic character Walter White, then you'll love the new exhibit "From Mr. Chips to Scarface: Walter White's Transformation in...
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How To Get Random Strangers To Pick Up The Tab For Your Medical Bills
Crowdfunding websites are all the rage these days. Celebrities and entrepreneurs alike have turned to sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo to finance their next big idea with micro-donations from the...
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Regular Bedtime Is More Important For Girls' Brains Than Boys'
Before the age of seven, a girl's cognitive development is greatly affected by a regular bedtime.Out of the 11,000 children participants in a long-term study, seven-year-old girls who didn't have...
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There's A Lot More To The Lumberjack World Championships Than Just Chopping Wood
12,000 spectators traveled to Hayward, Wisconsin on Saturday to watch the annual Lumberjack World Championships. The event is one of the largest lumberjack competitions in the world and showcases a...
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Why Irvine, California Consistently Ranks As The Safest City In America
Irvine, Calif. has the lowest violent crime rate among American cities with more than 100,000 people for the 9th year in a row. The city of 223,000 residents reported 110 violent crimes to the FBIlast...
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A Fantastic Story About How Graffiti Artist Banksy Helped A Homeless Man
Vandal, artist, and now… Good Samaritan?British graffiti artist Banksy reportedly saved a homeless man who was living in an abandoned water tank in California after painting on his makeshift home,...
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The 10 Greatest British Monarchs In History
Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II on the birth of her great grandchild, Prince of Cambridge George Alexander Louis, who is third in line to the throne.Whoever comes after Elizabeth II will have big...
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