To see the real sights of Europe, hop a train and get out of town.  Read More

American Way strikes a chord with the world’s most renowned acoustic guitar: C.F. Martin. There was a time, though, when disco nearly killed this music star.  Read More

Here are the top 30 television cliff-hangers of the last 30 years -- in no particular order.  Read More

Taking care of the environment doesn’t just mean picking up trash and driving fuel-efficient cars. By taking a trip to an organic spa that avoids ingredients like parabens and petrochemicals, you can make a small contribution to saving the planet. You can also simplify Mom’s world this Mother’s Day by giving her a worry-free trip to the spa.  Read More

Model and green activist Summer Rayne Oakes wants the world to know that dressing green isn’t about burlap and Birkenstocks. In her new book, Style, Naturally (Chronicle Books, $25), she instructs the earnest on how to be fashion-conscious and environmentally conscious at the same time. Here are some of her shopping tips, plus some sources for eco-fashion.  Read More

Fido wants to do his part for the planet. Help him reduce his carbon pawprint by choosing the newest eco-friendly pet products.  Read More

One of the dirty little secrets of our networked, computerized “new economy” is that it actually uses an awful lot of old-fashioned power, most of which comes from coal and other polluting sources. The data centers that make search engines, online shopping, and long-distance business collaboration possible use 40 times more energy than regular office buildings, sucking up one to two percent of the nation’s electricity.  Read More

“Every day is Earth Day,” an anonymous source once said, referring to the fact that we should keep the fate of our fragile planet in our hearts and minds throughout the year. But on April 22, people from countries near and far will join together in a global celebration and call to action that’s said to be the largest secular holiday in the world. To help commemorate the occasion, we thought we’d turn our thoughts to the environment for this edition of UpFront. But first, let’s take a closer look at Earth Day itself.  Read More

They may live and work in Vancouver, but Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki left their stomachs in the Lone Star State.  Read More

Thomas Lennon’s hemlines might be abbreviated on his hit show, Reno 911!, but his sense of humor is never in short supply.  Read More

A celebration of great opening lines in literature.  Read More

A soccer team of immigrant children unites a tiny Southern town and its many races, backgrounds, and creeds.  Read More

The Amazing Race is the ultimate globe-hopping challenge. But if you think it’s hard work for the contestants, try stepping into host Phil Keoghan’s (well-worn) shoes.  Read More