It may be a few days away, but you know it's coming: Carmaggedon. While we sympathize with commuters, we're personally not that worried because we plan on taking advantage of some of the great local deals and discounts businesses are offering to keep folks local. Traffic may be a disaster, so take this opportunity to explore your own neighborhood.

Sometimes you just get bored. When picking lint out of your belly button loses its appeal, consider talking to a stranger. We're not talking about anything too crazy. But mixing up your social circle, if only for a few minutes, can be a good way to blow the dust off the old brainbox. Exercise caution (because that's just smart), but check out the possibilities of talking to someone new.

If you didn't know by now that being green could help you save green you clearly haven't been paying much attention. We've written a whole bunch of articles on the subject. Here's one more for good measure, with miscellaneous tips for ways to keep our planet healthy and your wallet fuller. Yay environment!

LA has a reputation for having substandard public transportation. That's largely deserved. But LA likely has more options than you think, and is investing large sums of money into making the system bigger and better. Public transportation cuts down on traffic and pollution, and saves you money on gas and parking. It could even help you lose weight. Here's a breakdown of some of your options, starting with the bus.