Real People, Significant Stories

Half-Time Primetime: Celebrities Who Have Never Performed at the Super Bowl Half-time

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Stefany Warren

Even today, performing at the Super Bowl is up there with performing at Madison Square Garden, Wembley, heck, maybe even Woodstock. It’s a high honor that performers would probably kill for. But even with its prestigious role as one of the biggest goals of artists, how come some beloved and popular celebrities haven’t made the cut? Taylor Swift A Taylor Swift half-time performance at the Super Bowl would, in my opinion, and without hyperbole, be the best fucking show on …

Right Off the Bat: Who is The Batman?

January 7, 2019November 22, 2018 by Stefany Warren

He is vengeance. He is the night. He is Batman. From page to page, rooftop to rooftop, a ruthless knight in a cowl shifted in the shadows in the name of justice in “Gotham”, a grim city littered with crime and treacherous villains enough to scare comic readers of the twentieth century. Each flip of the page, each brilliantly drawn comic panel was an exciting yet dark new adventure for the Caped Crusader. Batman’s Identity Batman has ruled over the …

Nike Runner with a Movement Disorder Proves There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Disability’

January 7, 2019October 25, 2018 by Stefany Warren

Featured image source: CBS News Justin Gallegos’s life mantra might as well be “Just Do It”, and that phrase means a lot of things to a lot of people—from a kid with a dream to a professional athlete with a goal. This brand idea transformed from a simple marketing tagline to a mantra for a lot of athletes, for most of them, it meant “winning”, “believing in your own capabilities” and for Justin, it was “overcoming”. He was once a …

Hungry 4 Success: The Story of David Cesarez and his Silicon Valley Journey

January 7, 2019October 24, 2018 by Stefany Warren

Featured image source: CBS News One Friday back in July this year, Jasmine Scofield from Mountain View, California was on her way to a restaurant after getting out from work when she ran into a smart looking man in his 20s at an intersection. There was a glint of hope in the man’s eyes and a pinch of desperation. In his hands was a sign that said: “Homeless, hungry 4 success. Take a Resume.” A man with a dream David …

5 Female Superheroes in Comics Who Embody Women Empowerment

January 7, 2019October 20, 2018 by Stefany Warren

Featured image source: Mashable The comics industry started out in the early twentieth century at the back of magazines and newspapers. Comics since then has acquired a larger target market and reached its golden age where hundreds of comic issues and volumes have resided on the shelves or on a box under of every boy’s room. Superheroes like Batman, Superman and Thor graced the panels of each page with unbelievable powers and superhuman abilities that seemed impossible for a villain …

5 On-Going TV Shows Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity

January 7, 2019October 20, 2018 by Stefany Warren

TV series right now has never been this colorful. Hollywood is admittedly a heavily stained part of the entertainment industry. From movies to the small screen, notions of whitewashing and the idea that “whites sell better” have been evident since the beginning of this industry. True enough, movies and TV shows are based on the culture and time it was created on, but it is almost sad that even in the light of diversity and the fight to change the …

A Graduate’s Surprise: How Hanss Mujica Gave his Family the Surprise of a Lifetime

January 7, 2019October 18, 2018 by Stefany Warren

Featured image source: A Plus “Por ustedesempece. Por ustedesacabe.” His family can’t help but shed tears as they continued to read his message on a piece of paper. From what was supposed to be a family photo shoot for a Psychology Class, it clearly became something more. A young man from Texas named Hanss Mujica, 24, snuck behind his unsuspecting family all dressed in a graduation garb and with a couple of signboards. He was all set for graduation. All …

Plants and Planters: Seven Ideas for your Home Decorating Project

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

Plants look beautiful and wonderful on their own. If you want to use them as decorations or accents though, great-looking planters are necessary. Pots, containers, planters – whatever you call them – these items bring out the beauty in your plants. They allow you to display your indoor and outdoor plants while giving adding more value to the space as accents and design elements. Decorating with plants and planters is an exciting and fun project that brings out the artist …

A Guide to Backup for Data Protection

February 20, 2019February 21, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

Today’s world is data centered, what with businesses moving a bulk of their operations online and the whole new world of social media. That data is valuable for many reasons, and so the business and the individual have to guard against disasters, corruption, and loss. The concept of backing up is simple but setting up effective and efficient operations for doing so is the hard part. You will need virtual IT support to protect your data. As it is, the …

Your Guide to Ensuring Your Online Marketing Is a Success

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

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An online marketing campaign is something that you should have if you wish to extend your brand’s reach and build customers’ affinity for your business. Many go for it, but more often than not, they underestimate the preparations required for a successful campaign. They think that it is easy. However, easy does not always mean effective. You need to make it work. To make your online campaign work, you need a group of dedicated people, proven strategies and effective messaging. …

How to Keep Your Electronic Devices in Great Shape

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

While most electronic goods have a limited lifespan, the last thing you want is to speed up the end, cautions a leading supplier of Trimble repair parts. As they age, such devices start to slow down, display error messages, or get noisier. You should know that many of these problems can be avoided by keeping the device in great shape. Here are some proven ways to extend the lifespan of your devices and save yourself a considerable headache. 1. Ignore …

Link between Greenery and Health: Explaining the Effect

February 18, 2019February 19, 2019 by InspiredShares

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One of the leading causes of mortality in the United States is sudden unexpected death (SUD). People with heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes are at a higher risk for experiencing this type of cardiac death. Public health officials are finding new ways to reduce this health concern. Research suggests a strong link between green spaces and SUD. A healthy environment means a healthier heart. This discovery urges both commercial and residential property owners to turn to nationwide landscape companies to …

Modern Uses of Lasers in Everyday Living

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

No swords or ray guns just yet — but real-life lasers are everywhere in our modern world. Science fiction writers of ages past would probably be pleasantly surprised that what they thought would be the weapons of the future — are just used for various mundane tasks of the present. A Hi-Tech Ruler Lasers are being used every day to measure distance, speed, elevation, and alignment. The cop’s radar gun that caught you speeding, the trackers that measured the speed …

Shredding Kiddies: Five Tips to Skiing with Kids

January 25, 2019January 29, 2019 by InspiredShares

There’s a lot to love about skiing, from the beautiful mountain scenery to the feeling of the crisp wind on your face. It’s a sport that can turn into a lifelong passion. That is why it’s understandable that aficionados of this particular sport want their children to share in their passion. If you love skiing and want your children to love it too, follow these tips. These will make sure that your children have fun and stay safe on the …

Grill Fest: Organizing a Barbecue Party

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

Maybe summer is quite far away, but there is always something to do outside to make everybody happy. One of them is a barbecue party. This is a gathering that you should organize if you want a simple party with lots of food and laughter. However, many people often underestimate the planning of such parties. They think that they can always get what they need whenever they need it. More often, not planning properly leads to some disastrous results. You …

Maximizing New Technologies and Hosted Services

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Andrea Clegg

Many large businesses have already shifted to the use of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). However, many small and medium-sized businesses have not capitalizing on this available technology. While requiring a significant initial investment, VOIP technology is a relevant and beneficial investment for companies with limited resources and budgets for communication. VoIP Technology VoIP works by sending voice data over an Internet connection instead of through traditional public telephone networks. A hosted VoIP service can provide better communication and connectivity …