Humor
The Angriest Cities In America
Men's Health magazine judged 100 cities on high blood pressure, traffic congestion, aggravated assaults, workplace violence and speeding tickets.
Men's Health
Those Pesky Parking Meters
The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.
The Idaho Statesman
Sound Bite Society
Planners who have a hard time persuading elected officials or the public at large should take a cue from the late attorney Johnnie Cochran and come up with a phrase that will stick in the minds of citizens.
Small Town America Movie Tourism
A small town in Idaho is looking to capitalize on the success of a cult film by drawing more visitors.
The New York Times
How New Yorkers Would Use The Smart Car
Dan Barry conjures up unintended uses for DiamlerChrysler new ultracompact Smart Car.
The New York Times
Exploring New York City - A Multimedia Journey
A resident of New York City offers multimedia impressions of the city, its modes of transport, and environmental history.
alexreisner.com
One Urban Planner's Dream Job
Two weeks after graduating from UW-Madison with a Master's degree in urban and regional planning, Ryan Ziegelbauer is competing against 23 other finalists to be a Legoland California model builder. The coveted position is highly competitive.
Isthmus
Friday Funny: 'SurvivaBall' -- Gated Community of One
In another elaborate hoax, "The Yes Men" impersonators pose as representatives of Halliburton at a conference and present a device to "solve global warming." Attendees fail to catch on and ask serious questions.
Democracy Now
Friday Funny: Beaver Falls Prey To Analysis Paralysis
Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.
The Onion
Cartoon: Our Way Of Life
Editorial cartoonist Tom Toles comments on the way we live.
The Washington Post
Friday Funny: Detroit Bound For Scrapyard
Like so many of the cars it produced, Motor City is heading for the scrapyard, the Onion reports.
The Onion
Friday Funny: The Joys Of Public Transportation
Would you be able to hear conversations like this in your personal car? Of course not.
New York Press
Friday Funny: Hot Or Not -- For McMansions
The Austin Chronicle has released a new website -- the Bloat-O-Meter -- where users can rate the relative obesity of their neighbors' homes.
The Austin Chronicle
Humor Helps New Orleans Survive Tragedy
Many in New Orleans use humor to help them deal with the devastation after Hurricane Katrina.
The Los Angeles Times
Friday Funny: City Parking Lot Can't Compete With Wal-Mart's Parking Lot
It's a shame when a Mom n' Pop parking lot falls victim to another 'Area' Wal-Mart.
The Onion
Friday Funny: Parrot Quiz
Take San Francisco Weekly's quiz to find out if you are an apologist for the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
San Francisco Weekly
Friday Funny: Free Toilets And Trees
The L.A. Department of Water and Power is providing the free installation services in an effort to reduce energy consumption citywide.
Los Angeles Daily News


















