Archive for March, 2010
5 Best Karaoke Bars in DC
Looking for a place to sing your heart out? Karaoke is alive and well in the Washington, D.C. area. From local dives to upscale venues, some of the best karaoke bars in the nation are located in D.C. Here are five of them that are considered favorites by many D.C. locals. Image: RLHyde (Flickr) Kostume Karaoke 1942 11th St. NW Washington, [...]
5 Essential iPhone Apps for Students at Penn State
If you are a student on the go at Penn State University, there are plenty of iPhone apps that can make your life easier. From transportation scheduling, keeping track of homework or even just showing your loyalty to Penn State University, here are some essential iPhone apps if you are a student at Penn State. These iPhone apps work with you iPod [...]
Biggest Easter Egg Hunts in the D.C. Area
If you are looking for an Easter egg hunt for the family, Washington, D.C. offers plenty of them. Of course, the biggest event is at the White House, but even if you do not get a ticket to the famous annual Easter Egg Roll held on the White House South Lawn, you can still get involved in some of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the D.C. [...]
Outdoor Concerts in Washington D.C. 2010
Looking for some outdoor concerts to get spring started? In D.C., the weather is starting to warm up, the dogwoods are blooming, the cherry trees are starting to bud and people are itching to get out of their winter hibernation. If you are ready to get shake off the chill and enjoy the sunshine, here are some outdoor concerts in D.C. to get you [...]
International Earth Day is March 20
International Earth Day, also known as the Equinoctial Earth Day, is celebrated on the March equinox (around March 20) to mark the precise day that the equinoxes and solstices are considered to start or separate the seasons. It’s not to be confused with regular Earth Day on April 22,which marks the birth of the modern environmental [...]
Tips for Adjusting to Time Change
March 14, 2010, marks the final move into the spring season with an official national time change. It may not seem like a big deal to forward your clock an hour, but there is no denying the effect that daylight saving time has on your daily schedule. So before you lose sleep or find yourself late for work, here are some tips for making a [...]
Best College Bars near The University of Michigan
If you are a new student at The University of Michigan, you will fall in love with Ann Arbor. As a college town, Ann Arbor has many charming local dives and funky places to discover. The area surrounding the campus of The University of Michigan is alive with local bars favored by U-M Students. Whether you are in the mood for trivia, karaoke or a [...]
Unusual Places for Spring Break 2010
If you are the type of student who likes to go against the herd, you may be looking for a more creative or original destination for Spring Break. Why spend your valuable time off in the same location as a bunch of Spring Break amateurs who are under 21? Those types of parties can easily be found on campus when the new semester starts. If you are [...]
How to Move a Mattress into an Apartment
If you have ever moved furniture, you know that one of the hardest things to handle is a mattress, especially if you have to climb stairs. Even with two or three people, there seems to be no easy way to grab a mattress. Here are some tips and advice before trying to conquer moving a mattress on your own. Photo by St Gleam (Flickr) Never [...]
