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.
20 August 2006 - 7:00am
Men's Health

Those Pesky Parking Meters

The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.
19 August 2006 - 5:00am
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.
14 August 2006 - 5:00am

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.
16 July 2006 - 7:00am
The New York Times

How New Yorkers Would Use The Smart Car

Dan Barry conjures up unintended uses for DiamlerChrysler new ultracompact Smart Car.
2 July 2006 - 1:00pm
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.
30 June 2006 - 8:00am
alexreisner.com

Friday Funny: A Father's Day Gift

A Father's Day gift that Dad could use.
16 June 2006 - 3:00pm
Joy of Tech

'Mister Environmental Disaster'

Mike Armstrong can't stand the environmental 'blame game'.
1 June 2006 - 2:00pm

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.
23 May 2006 - 1:00pm
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.
12 May 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
28 April 2006 - 2:00pm
The Onion

Cartoon: Our Way Of Life

Editorial cartoonist Tom Toles comments on the way we live.
23 April 2006 - 5:00am
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.
7 April 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
24 March 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
17 March 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
4 March 2006 - 1:00pm
The Los Angeles Times

Friday Funny: Buying A Fuel Efficient Car

Dilbert considers buying a fuel efficient car.
24 February 2006 - 2:00pm
Dilbert

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.
10 February 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
27 January 2006 - 2:00pm
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.
20 January 2006 - 2:00pm
Los Angeles Daily News
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