Since its creation in 2006, Twitter has impacted the news cycle considerably. There are now more tweets sent every two days than had ever been sent prior to the 2008 election, speaking volumes to the increasing popularity of the social network and the impact of Twitter in the 2012 election. With over

500 million people on Twitter, it has become an invaluable resource for politicians, candidates, journalists, and voters alike.

The view from the ferry  of the downtown San Diego skyline.

The downtown San Diego skyline view from the ferry.

The trip lasts a mere 15 minutes one-way. But a ride on the quaint San Diego-Coronado Ferry is a relaxing respite that turns out to be functional for both tourists and locals.

Bal Harbour, Florida is a small village of just 2,574 people, with a police force compromised of 27 officers. Yet, one not so small thing about Bal Harbour is the amount of money the police department seizes through civil asset forfeiture. In fact, the Justice Department is actually investigating this practice by the village’s police.