Netflix is the world’s largest Internet television provider, with over 48 million users who watch more than one billion hours of shows per month. Today, they have responded to the FCC’s open debate on the proposed net neutrality rules, urging for the protection of the open Internet model as is. Netflix believes, as we do,… Continue reading Netflix Statement Urges the FCC to Protect Net Neutrality
Month: July 2014
World Cup Final Breaks Facebook and Twitter Records [STATS]
While Germany was the victor in the World Cup tournament, the 2014 World Cup finals match won on social media. The final game of the 2014 FIFA Event generated more conversation on both Facebook and Twitter than any other sporting event before. Facebook’s data team determined that the Germany vs. Argentina game was the biggest… Continue reading World Cup Final Breaks Facebook and Twitter Records [STATS]
Dear FCC Site Lets You Make a Public Comment to Fight for Net Neutrality
Are you a fan of the Internet? As of today, the web you know and love is under threat of new Federal Communications Commission regulation that could allow internet service providers to become paid gatekeepers of the web. These ISPs would be able to make special deals with companies that can afford to “pay to… Continue reading Dear FCC Site Lets You Make a Public Comment to Fight for Net Neutrality
12 Surreal Places on Earth You Won’t Believe Exist
There is so much we know about our world already, but there’s still so much we haven’t yet explored. The planet we live on is a mysterious place, where geography and climate conditions can turn parts of earth into some of the most alien and amazing looking places: from bizarre rock formations to beautiful flower… Continue reading 12 Surreal Places on Earth You Won’t Believe Exist
Holding the Door for Someone, Illustrated
As you walk into any establishment, holding the door for your predecessors right behind you is often a polite thing to do. But at what point do you move beyond the “thank you” stage into officially loitering? Can you be too polite? Have you ever held a door for someone for an uncomfortably long amount… Continue reading Holding the Door for Someone, Illustrated
LeBron James Tells the World ‘I’m Coming Home’
In shocking NBA news, basketball superstar LeBron James has announced he’ll be playing ball in Cleveland once again next season. After a successful stint in Miami that resulted in two championships, apparently home is where the heart still is. The four-time NBA MVP told Sports Illustrated that his decision to return home goes beyond basketball… Continue reading LeBron James Tells the World ‘I’m Coming Home’
7 Ways to Avoid Book Spoilers [COMIC]
Have you ever ran into a spoiler that ruined some book before you were done reading it? If you happen to be reading anything popular like George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire adapted into the hit show Game Of Thrones, you will need to dodge a few spoilers everywhere you look… Continue reading 7 Ways to Avoid Book Spoilers [COMIC]
Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often
It’s a little-known fact that dogs with black fur are less likely to get adopted. That’s why artist and photographer Fred Levy created the Black Dogs Project, a photo series of black dogs to call attention to the fact that black dogs are often passed over for adoption and perhaps help even the scales. Based… Continue reading Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often
