A lot of people really hate Uber. Especially this one guy, who ended up paying $357 for one ride. The car service app works entirely from your phone. How easy! Naysayers’ arguments range from being too luxurious and wasteful to being deceptive about pricing. But I say, don’t diss Uber! More
Dryuary, the practice of not consuming alcohol for the entire month of January (that’s a looong 31 days) has grown in popularity since the term was invented in 2007 by writer John Ore, a man who I’m assuming has a lot of self control. Is the practice totally pointless, or is it a good idea for your wallet, waistline, and self worth? We’re two weeks into the month, so if you’re still considering Drynuary, you’re procrastinating. And that’s an entirely different New Year’s Resolution. Here are a few reasons why this late Christmas present to your liver can be a good idea. And one reason it’s not. More
Nerds, hobbyists, gamers. Whatever you call them, they’ve carved out an ever-growing niche of game nights and meet ups in the Boston area. If you find yourself wanting to get involved but don’t know how, try to start gradually. Like “Frogger,” the life of a Boston game enthusiast involves progressing through certain levels. In other words, you can’t just wander into an advanced game of “Settlers of Catan.” You just can’t. So follow the steps and you’ll be well on your way to rescuing Zelda. More
Forget the Arbor Mist and nonrealistic resolutions. We’re ringing in the New Year with some big changes to our fair city. With new leadership, increased transportation, and better drinking options, you better prepare for these new times or you’ll find yourself hiding under the bed as the ball drops. More
In a panel reserved for only the most extremely important political decision-making, the Massachusetts Statehouse is currently mulling over what should be the official “State Rock Song.” Yesterday, the Joint Committee on State Administration held a public hearing on the issue because — like affordable housing and employment opportunities — an officially determined rock song is something every state needs. The contenders: “Dream On” by Aerosmith and “Roadrunner” by the Modern Lovers. Here, we aid the pols in their heavy choice by grading each song in some important categories. More
This Swedish fitness instructor posted a “hot bod” selfie four days after giving birth, and new moms everywhere uttered a collective, “ugh … show off” (even Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian, probably). If you’re guilty of this selfie, or any of the following worst offenders, allow me to recommend a few alternatives that will help get you back in the good graces of your Instagram audience. More
The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving turkey time (also known as Black Wednesday) is considered to be the biggest drinking night of the year. As part of the tradition, much time is spent catching up with old friends and better yet, running into everyone who remembers you with braces or acne (or both). But immediately after entering the bar, you realize that a more fitting Green Day song for your graduation anthem would’ve been “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” instead of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” So get ready to feel a little bit better about your temp job and crippling student debt by seeing how your fellow classmates stack up to their yearbook superlatives. Time to see how those folks have changed, for better or worse. More
Blockbuster Video announced last week that the company would forever shut its doors and dismantle its dusty “Pirates of the Caribbean” cardboard cutouts at 300 open locations around the country last Saturday. No, that’s not a typo. There were still 300 open Blockbusters somewhere (including one in Springfield). And they are reopening Nov. 14 for a liquidation sale. So this is your last chance to indulge your pre-Netflix nostalgia by wandering the aisles. When you do, snag these appropriate DVDs. More
The holiday get-together season is upon us and a bulging list of Facebook invitations has you in a frenzied sweat of confusion and social anxiety. Breathe easier with this tell-all guide to what you can expect — should you click “join.” More
