Get your car ready for the snow

Dec. 20, 2007   Leave a Comment  

(ARA) – For those of us who live in New England, it’s time once again to get our vehicles ready for winter driving conditions. Whether the setting doles out heavy rain or white-out blizzards, preparing the car for changes in temperatures can help avoid possibly life-threatening situations. “Having all points checked by your mechanic is [...]

A look at UnearthTravel.com

Aug. 1, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Many college graduates backpack through Europe, drive across the country or splurge on visiting an exotic destination before joining the working world. But Robert Allen, Pip Bennett and Jeremy Boote, who have known each other since they were 14, turned their travel bug into a business project, Unearth Travel. Since launching their site two years [...]

America’s best restroom

June 22, 2007   Leave a Comment  

In a scene that would make George Costanza proud, uniform and supply giant, Cintas, is hosting their 6th annual “America’s Best Restroom” contest. Yes, entrants from all over the country are holding out, hopeful that their commodes and $3 bathroom cologne will push them to victory in 2007. Believe it or not, some of these [...]

Savin’ scrilla in Europe

April 1, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Note, this article originally appeared in the Berkeley Beacon on Feb. 1, 2007 One of the best parts about living in somewhere is getting the hell out of there once in a while. Blame it on New England winters, Pacific Northwest rain, Southwest heat or Southeast storms. If traveling far and wide seems limited to [...]

The 2007 Volkswagen Eos on the Florida Keys

April 1, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Imagine a New England winter—the air is cold, crisp and clear. It’s a perfect evening to slide back the moon roof and watch the stars with that special someone. Imagine a Florida spring—temperate and green—with weather that makes you want to slide open the sunroof. Imagine a California summer—hot and bright—a convertible paradise. Picture a [...]