The kids discuss strategies to recover after a relationship ends unexpectedly when your girlfriend/boyfriend break up with you.
Animated Video: David Lynch on Where Great Ideas Come From
In 2008, The Atlantic sat down with the filmmaker David Lynch as he mused about inspiration and how to capture the flow of creativity. Now, we’ve animated his words of advice. “A lot of artists think that suffering is necessary,” he says. “But in reality, any kind of suffering cramps the flow of creativity.”
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Pop Chart Lab Releases “Magical Objects of the Wizarding World” Poster From Harry Potter
Pop Chart Lab and Pottermore have co-conjured a magical tour of arcane artefacts from the world of Harry Potter. From the legendary Sword of Gryffindor to the very practical self-stirring cauldron, this examination of the enchanted explores all manner of bewitched baubles from Hogwarts and beyond. Featuring studiously drawn illustrations and detailed annotations, this wand-erful guide is sure to be an engrossing education for magicians and muggles alike. It’s available for purchase here.
There’s A Billboard In Toronto That’s Been Spying On People For Oliver Stone’s “Snowden”
Here’s a pretty great out-of-home execution for Oliver Stone’s upcoming film Snowden, about the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden—a billboard that’s been spying on pedestrians in Toronto and streaming footage of their movements on the street.
DentsuBos and Elevation Pictures set up surveillance cameras with motion tracking technology around Dundas Square. The cameras tracked pedestrians’ movements and livestreamed them onto a giant video board.
“It was very interesting seeing people’s reactions,” said Jon Frier, creative director at Dentsubos. “Some felt violated, some terrified, and some even praised it as the creepiest thing ever. Funnily, almost all looked around to see if there were other cameras spying on them. Which in itself is very telling.”
An Economic Look Into The 191 Jobs Homer Simpson Has Had
Over the show’s 596-episode run, Homer Simpson has had at least 191 jobs. They’ve ranged from executive positions to service jobs, and have dotted the entire economic spectrum, from ultra-rich to the poverty line. Mall Santa, carny, and CEO: How Homer Simpson’s jobs represent America.
Spotify Hits 40 Million Paid Users
A week after Apple Music updated its subscription numbers (17 million) and quick on the heels of Pandora announcing licensing deals that should bring it closer to its own streaming service, Spotify has just revealed an impressive bit of news of its own: 40 million — as in, paid users to its premium tier. The last time the Sweden-based service released paid sub numbers was way back in March, when it hit 30 million. Spotify, with its free tier, hasn’t said how many monthly active users it has since it crossed 100 million in June.
Did You Know Universal and Sony Have Their Own Streaming Service?
Flexible pricing has long been a contentious issue in the streaming business, now it seems that Universal and Sony Music are taking the matter into their hands and are quietly rolling out their own low-priced subscription service.
NOW Music+, a streaming app that offers customers access to an advert-free playlist of chart hits and compilation albums from the Now That’s What I Call Music series — jointly owned by Universal Music and Sony Music Entertainment — silently launched in the U.K. earlier this year.
Subscriptions cost £4.99 ($6.50) per month if users sign up through the NOW Music+ website and £5.99 ($7.90) if they join via the App store (thanks to Apple’s 30 percent “tax” on subscriptions). At present, the under-the-radar streaming service is only available in the U.K., although Reuters reports that preparations are underway for a broader roll-out.
Dufferin Mall to tackle bullying on Saturday, September 24 with Hannah Alper and Neil Pasricha
With thousands of Toronto-area students back in school this month, Dufferin Mall is doing its part to combat the negative, sometimes tragic effects of bullying by bringing together an entire community for its ‘Be Awesome’ anti-bullying event at Dufferin Mall at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24.
“Bullying is still one of the most troubling and pervasive issues facing young people today. No one should have to deal with the negative feelings and implications of bullying,” says Mira Kopanarov, Marketing Manager at Dufferin Mall. “We’re holding this event to rally an entire community around our youth and to demonstrate that by using positive role modeling and by practicing kindness and understanding, we can all make a positive difference in the lives of our young people.”
The two-hour ‘Be Awesome’ anti-bullying event will feature a fashion show in conjunction with Wear Your Label (fashion tackling stigmas) and inspiring speeches by youth activist Hannah Alper (@ThatHannahAlper) and Neil Pasricha (@NeilPasricha), New York Times best-selling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome. The talent in the fashion show will be real people showcasing their stories. The Be Awesome event will be emceed by Globe and Mail reporter Carly Weeks (@carlyweeks), who has written about her traumatic firsthand experience with bullying in her youth.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to see an example of the ‘Buddy Benches’ Dufferin Mall has donated to neighbouring schools. The benches, which have been proven to help curb loneliness and foster kindness in schoolyard settings, are being donated along with paint and art supplies. Students will paint and decorate the benches before installation in their schoolyards. Join the conversation @DufferinMall (Twitter) and @Dufferin_Mall (Instagram) and use the hashtag #BeAwesome.
City of Toronto to celebrate Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson at the opening of the new Lee Lifeson Art Park
On Saturday, September 17, Toronto Mayor John Tory and Councillor John Filion of Ward 23 in Willowdale will join community members to celebrate the opening of the new music-themed Lee Lifeson Art Park. Part of the Willowdale Park footpath corridor, the new park features new trees, grass, benches, unique music-themed art installations and a small performance space for acoustic concerts.
Mayor Tory will present Rush with the Key to the City. George Stroumboulopoulos will conduct an interview with band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson after the ceremony. It all goes down at 12:30 p.m., when Mayor Tory to present Key to the City at 1 p.m. at 45 Princess Ave., North York.
“Terry Kath Experience : A Daughter’s Journey” Film Trailer Is Now Out
Terry Kath Experience : A Daughter’s Journey is a documentary about a daughter discovering the legacy of her father, the late Terry Kath. Kath was one of the founding members of the band Chicago whose powerful guitar playing and husky, melodic voice has been praised by such icons as Jimi Hendrix, Joe Walsh and Eric Clapton. Before discovering his full potential as a guitar icon, Kath’s life ended tragically at age 32.
Terry’s daughter Michelle was only two years old when he passed only knowing him through his music and stories from her mother. After discovering a box of memorabilia Michelle sets out on a journey to get to know her father and to search for his iconic lost guitar. In this documentary, Michelle interviews her dad’s family, bandmates, and good friends, as well as prominent musicians, to piece together the life of her father, one of the great unsung rock legends on the 1970’s.
Michelle says, “The idea to make a film about my father came to me many years ago when, in looking through old photos of him, I realized that I didn’t know his full story. I’ve since learned that his is the quintessential story of an all-American boy raised in the midwest, who, at a young age, picks up a guitar, falls in love with it, and goes on to become a famous 70’s rock star. With all the highs and lows that come along with success, my father’s life ended suddenly before my 3rd birthday. My journey of discovery began with the first interview. I could only have dreamed that making this film would bring me this much closer to my father and would help me better understand the man he was and the decisions he made. Meeting these people and hearing their stories are memories that will stay with me forever. I am forever grateful to all that have helped me to take this journey and to discover this man.”