A podcast is a downloadable audio program. It’s like downloading a radio show that you can listen to whenever you want. Better yet, you can subscribe and it will download new shows automatically. Whenever you’re bored and have some time to kill, you can pick up your phone and choose the new episodes you’ve signed […]
What Does It Mean to Adopt a Highway?
Almost daily we drive by Adopt-a-Highway signs and think little of them. It’s a community service thing, we think, for fraternities and nonprofits and people who like to volunteer on the weekends. That’s all well and good, we think, but shouldn’t the state be responsible for maintaining the roads? Why are some people taking custodial […]
Top Reasons to Donate to Charity This Holiday Season
Charitable giving increases at the year’s end thanks to tax deduction offers and the reminder that many people are in need. In case you need a clear reason to take the plunge, we’ve assembled a couple of points to think about when writing a check or reaching for your wallet. We hope you have a […]
Strange Bulge on My Tire Has Got Me a Little Worried
Stop driving. Your car is now unsafe. As Autosquad says, “the tire can suddenly fail catastrophically,” which sounds pretty bad to us. So what’s happening? Nothing good. Bubbles, bulges and bumps on a tire cannot be repaired. There is no compound, cure, or kit for $19.99 that can fix this one. Anything that claims to […]
We Need to Stop Parallel Parking for the Sake of the Planet
Raise your hand if you have a fair amount of stress and/or anxiety in your life right now. Our proposal is to skip parallel parking and thereby enjoy a number of benefits: less stress, less risk of collision, more exercise, and the esteem of your passengers. That might seem like too much, so let’s examine […]