There is a lot of buzz circulating about Robin Williams since his death on Monday. Think Progress wrote its own tribute to the great actor and comedian by illuminating seven social issues that Williams portrayed on the big screen. Here are the seven films and shows, along with their trailers, that brought social issues to… Continue reading 7 Social Issues That Robin Williams Brought to Film and TV
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Listen to 110 Years of Music in ‘The Remix of the Century’
Have you ever wondered what music topped the charts in the 1920s or 30s? Now you can find out with the Music Hack Day project, “Remix of the Century.” The project explores the century’s top Billboard tracks and provides you with an uninterrupted mix of the songs. Using the Echo Nest API, you can also… Continue reading Listen to 110 Years of Music in ‘The Remix of the Century’
Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his Northern California home earlier on Monday, August 11. Williams died of suspected suicide, taking his own life and suffering from asphyxia. Williams’ media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN: He has been battling severe depression of late…This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family… Continue reading Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63
21 Unbelievable Places in the World That Really Exist
Three weeks ago, we listed surreal places around the world that you wouldn’t believe existed. Now we’re back with even more unbelievable places, just as mysterious, bizarre and beautiful. From South America to Asia, Africa to Europe, here are photographs of 26 more exciting and unreal travel spots to explore on your future adventures. 1.… Continue reading 21 Unbelievable Places in the World That Really Exist
Photographer Goes Bananas Over Wikipedia Refusing to Remove His Viral Monkey Selfies
In an interesting case of man vs. animal vs. copyright law, Wikipedia has refused repeated requests from a photographer to remove a famous series of monkey self-portraits because the animal pressed the button, which they believe puts the image into the public domain. David Slater is a British nature photographer who was attempting to get… Continue reading Photographer Goes Bananas Over Wikipedia Refusing to Remove His Viral Monkey Selfies
US Wi-Fi Report: Starbucks Improves Speed by 80% by Switching from AT&T to Google
From your average coffee house to internet cafe, much of the world connects to the web through public Wi-Fi. But not all Wi-Fi connections were created equal. A new report by OpenSignal analyzes the average speed of various public networks in the United States comparing data gathered from hotels to Starbucks, who earlier this year… Continue reading US Wi-Fi Report: Starbucks Improves Speed by 80% by Switching from AT&T to Google
10 Coffee Quotes to Get You through Monday
They say that a yawn is like a silent scream for coffee. And if you aren’t craving a cup of coffee bad enough yet, this new series of humorous illustrations by Ryoko of I Love Coffee will have you heading for the nearest Starbucks. Rokyo is a well-caffeinated Japanese artist and blogger that lives in… Continue reading 10 Coffee Quotes to Get You through Monday
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads [PHOTOS]
Ever wanted to take a drive on the wild side? Here are 10 of the most dangerous roads from all over the world. These roads are dangerous for all sorts of reasons, from ones that twist and wind like the Death Road in Bolivia and the Stelvio Pass in Italy to those full of terrorists… Continue reading 10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads [PHOTOS]
