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Curious Kids: Do butterflies remember being caterpillars? August 26, 2018 4.12pm EDT We have caterpillars at home. I would like to know whether they will remember being caterpillars when they are butterflies. – Evan, age 5, Bristol, UK.   Dear Evan, I think it is highly unlikely that a butterfly orContinue Reading

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Reading vs Watching Videos: What Science Says. posted on : november 13, 2019 posted by : the infovore secrets editorial It is a fact; reading culture is being challenged on all fronts by new technology. These new technologies are challenging the predominance of books by presenting information in alternative ways. There was aContinue Reading

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Coronavirus Florida: Lake Worth Beach meeting gets ugly and heated about emergency powers by Jorge Milian LAKE WORTH BEACH — The coronavirus isn’t just causing anxiety and frustration among residents. Thursday night’s Lake Worth Beach city commission meeting turned into a screaming, name-calling, finger-pointing affair between Commissioner Omari Hardy on one sideContinue Reading

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A sleeper at the time of its release in 1984, Thom Eberhardt’s Night of the Comet has built a small cadre of fans thanks to its breezy performances and blend of comedy and tongue-in-cheek science fiction. Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney are thoroughly likable as a pair of San Fernando ValleyContinue Reading

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Arcade Sofa Link Comment Harkening back to the shape of classic arcade machines, Harow’s compact sofa looks like a great place to chill out and play video games at home. It can be made with custom artwork, and custom sizes, and is made from recycled wood, steel and velvet-covered cushions. Read more: https://theawesomer.com/arcade-sofa/442228/#ixzz6H9470GFc FollowContinue Reading

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Everything you need to know about coronavirus By Natalie Rahhal, Acting US Health Editor for DailyMail.com HOW DANGEROUS IS CORONAVIRUS? About 14 percent of people who contract the Covid-19 coronavirus are taken to hospital – with severe symptoms including breathing problems and pneumonia. About 5 per cent need intensive care.Continue Reading

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Uncle Tom Was a Man Who Refused to Beat Black Women We need to question the things we take as fact, this is an ongoing process. Uncle Tom was originally a character from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. As Wikipedia outlines: “Stowe’s melodramatic story humanized the suffering of slaveryContinue Reading

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Inovio Pharmaceuticals has expedited its timeline for the development of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate, INO-4800, with human clinical trials scheduled for April. The company already had a vaccine candidate in Phase II development for similar coronavirus that leads to the development of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Inovio leveraged itsContinue Reading

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Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton. He has taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard andContinue Reading

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DR. JOHN HENRIK CLARKE — JANUARY 1, 1915 – JULY 16, 1998″A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience’s attention, then he can teach his lesson.” ~John Henrik Clarke “I saw no African people in the printed and illustrated Sunday school lessons. I began to suspectContinue Reading

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If you’ve been casually throwing your Pateks and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s in your bag on your travels, you may want to invest in something a little more secure. Germany’s luxury safe purveyor, Dottling, has created an extraordinary travel safe constructed out of a top-secret architecture of carbide and layers of tear andContinue Reading

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Breaking: Ralph Lauren announces they are shuttering their Rugby brand in their fiscal reports today. It is difficult for me to describe how saddened I am by this. The image above is one the fall rig shots from my tenure there. The brand that was put together by Lee NorwoodContinue Reading

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Bright moments Bright moments always come back vivid. The fifth great was epic citywide test pressure The pre-crack era! Mr. Schollmen, what a prick, attitude matches wardrobe, uglier then sin. This is Bed Stuy 82′ 9th floor three tiny rooms one view. Buck-town, Roosevelt house They green grass is greenContinue Reading

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We miss ghetto blasters. Even if we managed to dig one of them up, we wouldn’t have any cassette tapes to put in the damn thing anyway. If you’ve ever dreamed about walking down the street blasting tunes off your shoulder again, or maybe pulling a Cusack and getting verticalContinue Reading

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Director Ice Cube explores the unlikely marriage between the NFL’s rebel franchise, the Raiders, and America’s glamour city, Los Angeles. In 1982, Raiders owner Al Davis beat the NFL in court and moved his team from Oakland to Los Angeles. With a squad as colorful as its owner, the RaidersContinue Reading

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“I’m in pro football to win, to have the Raiders dominate, to have the Raiders global, and we’re not going to be able to do that with a half-filled stadium.” This quote, in my eyes, describes Al Davis in a nutshell. He showed an undying commitment to winning, put hisContinue Reading

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After a handful of teasers, the first full look at Skyfall (and a first look at Javier Bardem as our latest Bond Villain) has arrived and its looking like director Sam Mendes has got a hugely action-packed Bond flick waiting for us this November.Continue Reading

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Jack Johnson—born in Texas, the son of former slaves—was the most famous black man on the planet. As the first African American World Heavyweight Champion (1908–1915), he publicly challenged white supremacy at home and abroad, enjoying the same audacious lifestyle of conspicuous consumption, masculine bravado, and interracial love wherever heContinue Reading

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Exploration of the tradition of violence in the United States of America, drawing on the history of invading settlers and native peoples, frontier outlaws and modern-day murderers, racist violence, the urban underclass, and domestic abuse. From the punishment of defenseless Native Americans by Christopher Columbus, to the domestic and raciallyContinue Reading

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Who is AVERY*Sunshine? “I am a self-proclaimed therapist! I want to start the conversation that will lead to individual healing and in turn will affect our collective healing. Let’s get people talking about their experiences so that we can learn from them, grow from them and more importantly, move onContinue Reading

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Peter Joseph is an American born Musician, Filmmaker, Author and Activist; best known worldwide as the creator of the controversial and award winning “Zeitgeist Film Series” and founder of the “The Zeitgeist Movement”, a social sustainability advocacy group which currently operates in over 70 countries. He is also the curatorContinue Reading

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Las Vegas (May 2)…Undefeated Seven-Time and Five-Division World Champion and pay-per-view king Floyd “Money” Mayweather is appropriately featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine’s annual Money Issue which hits mailboxes tomorrow and newsstands Friday.According to the ESPN, Mayweather is the highest paid player in the United States. He isContinue Reading

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Mayweather vs Cotto HBO 24/7 [Episode 1] HBO’s 24/7 with Mayweather/Cotto premiered this past Saturday. You know it’s gonna be interesting with Mayweather involved…and of course he brought his best friend 50 Cent along. Check it out…Continue Reading

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That’s what Danish company HBH did for its Bulldog GT. The Bulldog takes its general form from the shapely Vantage, though the rear gets a small lip spoiler on top and the body panels surround the rear fascia. Side strakes adorn the doors and rear quarter similar to those foundContinue Reading

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Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.   You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them,Continue Reading

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Sad news: Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs has died Apple just released the following statement: The man was a true Genius and one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs and inspirational leaders in history. RIP Steve Jobs.Continue Reading

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We’re kind of audio freaks around here. We stash cash for high-performance speakers, iPhone docking units and surround sound systems that rival those installed at Regal Cinemas. We praise Bang & Olufsen. We also happen to have a strange desire to cover every square inch of wall space with uniquely awesome piecesContinue Reading

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As presidential hopeful Ron Paul continues to gain momentum in his bid for the GOP nomination, former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has suggested that the two of them could cause quite a stir if Paul would bring him on board as his running mate. “It would create unbelievable excitement ifContinue Reading

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If you think president Obama is the one behind this record poverty in America like “certain folks” are touting. Here’s something to think about for a second. it might be a little bit wonkish, but anyway. The Wonk Blog’s Brad Plummer writes: Were high oil prices partly responsible for theContinue Reading

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Calling your to-do list by another name isn’t going to change the way you feel about it. Whether it’s your “Honey Do List” for stuff around the house or a “Productivity Schedule” for the office, in your mind everything gets filed under the same list: Shit I Gotta Fucking GetContinue Reading

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Nas celebrated his 38th birthday in style yesterday [September 14] at Catch in New York City. Steve Stoute, Ne-Yo, Zoe Saldana, Carmelo Anthony, Lala, AZ, DJ Premier, Jay-Z and Common all partied with the birthday boy. Peep the pics below. Via: Thisis50.comContinue Reading

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Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is. ~Thomas Szasz The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. ~ James Allen A mindContinue Reading

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Celebrating 125 years of the automobile, Mercedes is debuting its vision for the future of the luxo-barge, the F125 Research Vehicle. At the core of the concept is the company’s F-CELL Hydrogen/Electric Hybrid powerplant that boasts a total range of 621 miles. That range is a result of a carefullyContinue Reading

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Designer fireplaces have emerged as an inseparable part of contemporary interior. That’s why many companies are offering different and elegant fireplaces to suit the decor of your home. One such company is Planika that is well known for its range of designer bio fireplaces such as The Fire Box whichContinue Reading

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A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Marrs earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas in 1966 and attended Graduate School at Texas Tech in Lubbock for two years more. He has worked for several Texas newspapers, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, whereContinue Reading

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In the relatively short history of ultra-luxury supercars, the Maybach Exelero ($8 million) is quite an interesting footnote. Based on the Maybach 57, this one-off coupe was created by the tiremaker Fulda to show off its latest and greatest rubber, and features a turbocharged V12 good for 700 horses andContinue Reading

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(Reuters) – Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs relinquished the reins at Apple Inc to right-hand man Tim Cook on Wednesday, after 14 years in command at a company he brought back from the brink and turned into the world’s largest technology corporation. Jobs, who fought and survived a rare formContinue Reading

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Armstrong was one of the first truly popular African-American entertainers to “cross over,” whose skin-color was secondary to his amazing talent in an America that was severely racially divided. It allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly restricted for a person ofContinue Reading

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Orphiro’s Electric Motorcycle(TBA) is powered by rechargeable batteries and is totally electric. It reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike’s lithium ion batteries with a motor that pushes aContinue Reading

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“Over all, I think the main thing a musician would like to do is give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things that he knows of and senses in the universe. . . That’s what I would like to do. I think that’s one of the greatestContinue Reading

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“Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; heContinue Reading

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“It’s a must that I bust any mic you’re hand to me, It’s inherited, it’s runs in the family I wrote the rhyme that broke the bull’s back, If that don’t slow ’em up, I carry a full pack. Now I don’t want to have to let off, you shouldContinue Reading

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You don’t know when you’re being watched. That’s one of the weird things about celebrity. It’s my least favorite part of acting, celebrity. ~Denzel Washington If you thought you could not love Denzel Washington more, here is your chance to completely adore him! In a 2012 Times Talk  interview that we’re justContinue Reading

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Ask any woman how many times she’s laid on her back, bored and frustrated, her clit having retreated deep inside her, with some unfortunate, badly educated man between her legs, lapping like a thirsty dog, his tongue aching and almost numb, the only stiff part of him being his neck.Continue Reading

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Superyacht owners have been known to make the world a playground for their luxury boats, but now they are available on charter. This list provides an insight into these superyachts and their specialties, which make them unique for numerous reasons: 1. Seven Seas   Charter Price: $ 1.30 million perContinue Reading

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Sony’s releasing its own PlayStation branded screen complete with a 24” inch 1080p LCD display. The screen ($500) will also be 3D-capable and offers a cool feature which improves the two player experience with a technique that gives each player a full view of the game when wearing 3D glasses,Continue Reading

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A concept by the Scuola Politecnica di Design in collaboration with the Lamborghini Design Center, the Cnossus looks like it’s about to transform into something even more menacing at any moment. Via: TheAwesomerContinue Reading

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Photos by James Dimmock GQ Sport: It looks like Mike Tyson is a changed man. What happened? Mike Tyson: Listen, the world is like boxing. You don’t realise until you get older. People look at boxing and they think it’s a tough guy’s sport, but it’s not. It’s a thinkingContinue Reading

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Trash men didn’t get my trash today Oh why? because they want more pay Buses on strike want a raise in fare So they can help pollute the air But that’s what makes the world go round The ups and downs the carousel Changing people [incomprehensible] all around Go undergroundContinue Reading

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Somewhere out in space, something is causing comets to fly out of the Oort cloud towards the inner solar system. New computer models suggest that it could be a giant planet larger than Jupiter that we’ve never seen before. At the American Astronomical Society meeting in Boston, a research teamContinue Reading

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“I guess you have to be under 7ft to be considered the greatest basketball player of all time.” Kareem writes open letter to Pippen about LeBron, Jordan Everyone has climbed all over Scottie Pippen in recent days for putting LeBron James on the same pedestal with Michael Jordan, calling JordanContinue Reading

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Poet and songwriter was hailed as ‘Godfather of Rap’ after penning The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Gil Scott-Heron, the poet and musician regarded as the ‘Godfather of Rap’, has died in New York. Photograph: Michael Ochs archives The musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron – best known for his pioneeringContinue Reading

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These shoes remind me alot of the hi top Gucci styles of the 80’s. Simple, Classic, and can be dressed up with the appropriate summer attire. This shoe should be hard to find this season. The shoe retails for $520. BuyContinue Reading