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Who’s SWIPING all the bikes?

In the news recently, there’s been a MASSIVE increase in bikes being stolen in New York City. More and more people are riding their bikes, which is great for several reasons–it’s good for the environment, good for people’s health, good for the health of the city, etc. Unfortunately, thieves are noticing the SURGE in bike… Read more »

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In the news: Living frugally

I really enjoyed this story from abcnews Nightline. It’s called Ultimate “Cheapsters” Compete for Cash. It’s about a group of college students competing in yet another reality show, this time on who can save the most. The winner is the contestant who does the best job living frugally. These twenty-somethings penny pinch, dumpster dive, and… Read more »

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Vocabulary in the news

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I came across this article last week, saw some good vocabulary in it, and thought, what better day to share it than today. So if you like the idea of getting drenched in chocolate, check out the vocabulary below, then read the article to get some ideas–if not for today, then… Read more »