There are many reasons you should grab a bike, whether you are young, old, tall, short, rich or poor.

When one thinks of hotels in Los Angeles, they no doubt imagine the gorgeous Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons and Sunset’s green and pink historic Beverly Hills Hotel. While everyone should call each of these greats home at least once, they are certainly not going to keep your pocketbook full, and often have a bit of a nose-in-the-air attitude. When we suggest places for friends to stay or splurge on a room for the night instead of driving home, we like to check into some of LA’s best smaller hotels, where service is topnotch and prices aren’t quite as shocking. Here are five of our favorites.

As fall rolls into winter and nature beings to throw her heavy blows, there are a few things that everyone, living in any city where the temperature drops below 50 degrees, should own. Gloves, hats, and top coats are all the common essentials, but there are a few that have slid under the radar. In this article, we’re going to reintroduce you to a winter essential, tried and true by centuries of well dressed gentlemen.

The often overstated avenue of style, a belt is too often dismissed as a style must, not a chance for a style thrust. The truth is that if you use this outlet to show a little bit of who you are, you certainly will be noticed. Belts range in price and quality, and like shoes, there’s always a decent place to start.

There are many roads you can take to get yourself into a kitchen and paid for your cooking. We’ll show you a few, and let you do the cutting.

Got protection? No, we don’t mean that of the “Trojan” or AK variety. The type of protection we’re referring to is the intellectual property Copyright. We here at FreddieBlack are creative people, so it’s only natural to assume that our readers be as well. Whether you’ve been working on the next major hit song or writing a screenplay, there are precautions that you should take to protect your work. Read on as we show you how to cover your ass with as little money/headache as possible.

A simple look at some of history’s coolest men shows that there is a way to shred the rug with dignity and self-respect.

In this world, there are the knows and the know nots. The haves and the have nots. While some may say it’s unethical or classless to befriend someone purely for the profit, we argue that as long as both parties are aware of the situation, and have something of value to contribute there’s nothing wrong with such an arrangement. There are certain people who can make life a lot easier, simply by being able to pick up the phone and call in a favor. You want to be one of these people.

The production and consumer demand of portable breathalyzers has risen steadily since their entrance into the market in the late 90’s. Now there are companies producing models that range from $30 to over $500. But which is the best investment?

Fall is the time of year when one’s ability to dress with true style either sinks or swims. It is a time for layers, accessories, and serious footwear. Fall is a time when the best use of brown becomes a necessity, not merely a right. It is a time when you walk down the street early in the morning and see your breath in front of a sky that looks a little more blue, even in Los Angeles. At Freddie, we think you should meet fall’s chill in the air with a prepared, classic style. The following are five musts for the rest of fall that will have you sitting pretty come winter.