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How Do Your Children Get to School?
What child hasn't heard the story of their parents hiking five miles to school, uphill (in both directions) during a blizzard? Such tall tales may seem even more foreign to kids as fewer moms are allowing their lil ones to walk to school on their own. According to the National Household Travel Survey, child abductions, unsafe traffic conditions, and neighborhood conditions can be blamed for the decline in the number of walkers from 41 percent in 1969 to 13 percent in 2001.
Babysugar Diaries: Karma Comes Back With a Vengeance
This morning started off like any other Tuesday morning. Bundled up in the San Francisco chill, I walked up to my bus stop and saw the crazy lady who recently pushed me to ensure she attained the first seat available. I've seen her encounter a few close calls with the bus, as she is prone to throw herself in front of the massive beast to make it stop for her.
BoltBus = Free WiFi and In-seat Power Ports!
Yesterday, PetSugar informed me about a magical transportation service called BoltBus — an affordable, geek-friendly way to travel. So I maybe don't need to take a bus anytime soon in the New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Washington region, but hello?! It's a frickin bus with free WiFi, which is still a luxury, and for the best part.
Twenty More Cities Now Offering WiFi on Buses
Gone are the days when you had to be a Google employee to enjoy Internet-wired shuttles. USA Today is reporting that more than 20 cities are now offering WiFi on commuter buses including cities like San Francisco, Reno, Austin and Seattle.
Although not all cities are eager to jump on-board, cities that have initiated the service are finding it well received by the public.
Baby Bump: Etiquette for Pregnant Women
As a big city girl often does, I take public transportation to work every morning.
Yesterday, as I stood in the aisle holding onto the railing, a very pregnant woman came strolling along. Curious to see what would happen, I watched as a woman and a man both leaped to their feet and offered her their spots.
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Atheists Try to Get Their Nonbeliefs Moving
London buses will soon find themselves adorned with signs saying "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." The British Humanist Association came up with the idea, with the plan of raising £5,500 ($9,325) and accepting a matching gift from famous atheist Richard Dawkins.
Check This: Are Women-Only Buses Discriminatory?
Twenty-two million people ride Mexico City's pubic transportation system each day, and among this enormous number lurk men ready to cop an anonymous feel on a crowded bus. Mexico City has decided to confront the sexual harassment problem by chartering women-only buses, marked with a pink placard and all!
Men get left in the dust of the "ladies' night on wheels" that travels the main routes of the city.
Do You Get Harassed by Strangers?
All (women) aboard! India's four largest cities recently introduced the "Ladies Special" — a commuter train for women only. The cities have found that the segregated service is needed to prevent women from being groped, pinched, and subjected to shouted insults while they commute to work.
Etsy Finds: Art to Get You Into the School Spirit
Even though I'm far removed from my elementary and high school years, I still feel nostalgic every September, when my thoughts turn to big yellow school buses and swing-filled playgrounds. I'm betting that many of you feel nostalgic as well, especially if your little one is in elementary school this Fall. To get you into the school spirit, I've rounded up some great art that will have you singing your ABCs and reciting your multiplication tables.
White House | Black Market Gets Michelle O Boost
It seems anything Michelle Obama touches these days turns to gold. White House | Black Market is no exception. The clothing store, which gained major popularity last year when the first lady wore one of its $148 print dresses on The View, is one of the few companies increasing its ad spending this Fall.
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