Jason Roberts is the founder of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority, originator of the Better Block project, co-founder of the Art Conspiracy and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, and a former candidate for U.S. Congress. The Better Block project takes blighted blocks with vacant properties and co

La Scala, the famous Italian opera house in Milan, doesn’t like tarty guests. For years, it’s had a strict policy forbidding late arrivals from entering until an interval during a performance. However, that policy is now changing due to increasing aggression from guests to

Unmanned aircrafts (a.k.a. drones) will be popular holiday gifts this year. The Federal Aviation Administration knows that and has partnered with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and the Small UAV Coalition to educate prospe

Maybe all you need to feel better is a hug. According to new research from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), hugs act as a form of social support and help protect stressed people from getting sick. “We know that people experiencing ongoing conflicts with others are less able to

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Arena in Alabama is undergoing a name change. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, it will be known as Legacy Arena. The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority approved the five-year, $2 million agreement, and a new logo will be visible on