The U.S. $10 bill currently features Alexander Hamilton, our first Secretary of Treasury, but was Hamilton more than that? According to an accident on Groupon’s part, the coupon website company mistakenly claimed that Hamilton was a former U.S. President. In light of the patriotic holiday, Groupon attempted to honor the country’s former leaders by offering… Continue reading Groupon Glitch: Mistakenly Says Alexander Hamilton Was a U.S. President
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The latest in what is going in events around the world.
The 2014 NBA All-Star Game on Twitter
Did you catch the NBA All-Star game last night? Hoops fans gathered from around the world to cheer on the top basketball players and sent out 2.5 million Tweets during the game, Pharrell pre-game performance and halftime show. The night was also full of action as the East was triumphant over the West by a… Continue reading The 2014 NBA All-Star Game on Twitter
Instagramming the 138th Westminster Dog Show
Are you a dog lover? Then you would have loved the 138th rendition of the Westminster Kennel Club’s Annual Dog Show featuring 2,845 dogs from 190 breeds and varieties, all competing for the coveted “Best in Show” title of the year. The two-day event took place in New York City where canine lovers and owners… Continue reading Instagramming the 138th Westminster Dog Show
1981 Photograph of Steve Jobs Evokes ‘American Cool’ in Smithsonian Exhibit
What does it mean for someone to be “cool?” Does it mean they are put-together, stylish, admirable, calm? Perhaps all of the above. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC explores the meaning of “cool” and the American icons who embody it in its appropriately named exhibit American Cool. Among portraits of Madonna, David… Continue reading 1981 Photograph of Steve Jobs Evokes ‘American Cool’ in Smithsonian Exhibit
Happy Safer Internet Day [LIVESTREAM]
Today we celebrate Safer Internet Day, an annual event organized by InSafe and ConnectSafely to promote safe and responsible use of the internet and mobile devices geared towards children around the world. While this event has been coordinated across Europe for the past 11 years with the European Commission, it wasn’t until two years ago… Continue reading Happy Safer Internet Day [LIVESTREAM]
Kickstarter Wins Best Startup at 2013 Crunchies Awards, Tinder also Heating Up
In a night celebrating startups at the 2013 Crunchies Awards, Kickstarter, a site that helps people and startups crowdsource projects, took down the Best Startup of the Year award. Kickstarter was able to best stiff competition from the likes of Snapchat (who won Best Mobile Application), CloudFlare, Twitter and Uber. The Founder of the Year… Continue reading Kickstarter Wins Best Startup at 2013 Crunchies Awards, Tinder also Heating Up
Apple TV Releases New Channel for Reliving The Beatles’ Glory
Just a day and 50 years ago, on February 9, 1964, as much as 60% of the American population tuned in to the Ed Sullivan Show to watch The Beatles perform live for their first major public appearance. Today, Apple TV inspires the population to once again turn on the TV to watch the four… Continue reading Apple TV Releases New Channel for Reliving The Beatles’ Glory
6 Ways to Fight Back against the NSA and Mass Surveillance on February 11
Remember how citizens and entities of the internet all came together last year to save us from SOPA and PIPA, which could have damaged the way we use the Web? The internet used to be a network of information and anonymity, but it’s not so much the latter anymore due to the prying eyes of… Continue reading 6 Ways to Fight Back against the NSA and Mass Surveillance on February 11
