It's July the 4th weekend. And you know what that means! Time to kill a sixer of Bud, pop into a shop, and just buy yourself a gun. Time to let off illegal fireworks and eat a turducken. Time to catch a flight to a foreign land and anger the native population by being loud and overweight!... more >

I don't mean to bring the mood down, but for the Class of 2009 it's about that time of year when the excitement of graduation is finally beginning to wear off and maybe, just maybe, a few less-than-exciting realities are beginning to set in. Or maybe not. At any rate, we hope you're taking the opportunity to have fun... more >

Nestled at the base of Mont-Blanc in the French Alps, Chamonix is a place of rugged terrain, jaw-dropping views, and crisp mountain air. Year-round it's swarmed by adventurers of all kinds, from white water rafting enthusiasts to hardcore mountaineers wielding icepicks and extremely strong sunblock.... more >

If you're a recent grad without a steady job, you may have heard people say, "Why don't you go tutor SATs?" or "I heard you can make tons of loot walking golden retrievers!" It all sounds so fun and easy, but rarely does anyone actually tell you how to do these things.... more >

Q: How do I respond when a job application asks me for my salary requirements? – Charles F., San Francisco, CA

A: The first time you see “salary requirements” requested on a job application, you may... more >

Daytime TV, some may say, is the opium of the masses—or, at very least, of the infirm, unemployed, and unhappily married with kids. Unfortunately, almost all daytime TV in this country is complete crap.... more >

As the summer kicks into high gear and there is actually some daylight to enjoy after work, the last thing you want is to be stuck inside cooking long and arduous meals. With this truth in mind, you have two options: fire up the grill, or make something that's super easy and quick. If you choose the latter route, this simple pasta dish should satisfy your needs nicely.... more >

These days, it’s not so much “go green or go home” as “go green in your home.” Making some environmentally friendly tweaks in the crib is not only easy, but it will also cut down on your gas, water, and electricity bill. Everyone wins!... more >

I've been at a loss for what to blog about lately. For a moment, I started to think my life here had become too normal to write about. But as usual, I was wrong. I have simply become accustomed to the absurdity of it all... and now, the absurdity itself has become normal.

I need to remember that the frequency with which absurd things happen does not make them less noteworthy.... more >

The best way to postpone (if not avoid) the feeling of post-grad dread is to take a step back and give yourself some time to decompress. For all the tomfoolery that goes on, college is a tough gig, and you wouldn’t be the first person to feel burnt out on commencement day.... more >