President John F. Kennedy’s speech at Amherst College in Massachusetts on October 26, 2963, in honour of the late poet Robert Frost. In this speech, President Kennedy made clear the need for a nation to represent itself not only through its strength but also through its art and as he said, “full recognition of the place of the artist.”
The Smashing Pumpkins Go To Therapy…For A Laugh
In 1994 The Smashing Pumpkins released a videocassette called Vieuphoria combining concert footage and a quite funny skit with each member going to a one-on-one session with a therapist and slamming the other members of the band. The not-so-funny part is that it likely cuts a bit of truth in what they say about their bandmates.
FOMO? Teens Can’t Put Down Their Phones
Teens—a generation that grew up in the era of smartphones—spend a lot of time on them.
During a typical day, teen internet users worldwide spend 3 hours 38 minutes going online via their smartphones—roughly 48 more minutes than the overall average for people ages 16 to 64, according to Q4 2016 data from GlobalWebIndex.
Teens spend more time online via smartphone than other devices—but only by a bit.
Aziz Ansari Answers 73 Questions for Vogue
“On the eve of the Met Gala, “Master of None” co-creator Aziz Ansari makes us a smoothie while answering 73 unexpected questions. Aziz talks about his childhood crush on Elaine Benes, his displeasure with the term “foodie,” and tries to rank his favorite Kanye West albums.”
Guy takes thumb trick to a whole new level
Everyone knows the good old detachable thumb trick. This magician took it further, seemingly removing all of his fingers at jaw-dropping speed.
Radiohead Are Up To Something…
Radiohead released their brilliant OK Computer on May 21, 1997 and all signs (and videos) from the band seem to point to a 20th anniversary….something. Let the arguments start here, but coming from a band who likes to do everything different – from completely disappearing online to surprise releases – your guess is as good as mine.
Introducing The Frork: McDonald’s Latest Invention
McDONALD’S AND Anthony Sullivan (yes, THAT Anthony Sullivan) for our new favorite utensil. It’s like a fork, but with fries… a fry fork… a Frork! It’s the perfect(ish) utensil for picking up any premium toppings that may fall out of their new Signature Crafted Recipes burgers and chicken sandwiches.
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“The American people don’t know what’s best for them…. I do.” House of Cards returns with a new trailer
The fifth season of the critically acclaimed Emmy¬nominated drama House of Cards premieres Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The series’s Golden Globe-winning stars Kevin Spacey (as Francis Underwood) and Robin Wright (as Claire Underwood), whose characters have always been each other’s strongest allies, show cracks in their relationship. House of Cards also stars Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson, Neve Campbell, Derek Cecil, Paul Sparks and Joel Kinnaman.
Why should you read Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”?
“War and Peace.” A tome. A slog. The sort of book you shouldn’t read in bed because if you fall asleep it could give you a concussion. Right? Only partly. Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is a long book, sure, but it’s also a thrilling examination of history populated with some of the deepest, most realistic characters you’ll find anywhere. Brendan Pelsue shares everything you need to know to read this classic book.