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Tweet of the Day: August 5, 2010
“WE PROBABLY WOULDN’T WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF US IF WE COULD KNOW HOW SELDOM THEY DO.” –@HUEYBOONDOCKS
Inception: Now There’s An Idea.
This weekend I was one of many who went to see the Chistopher Nolan film, Inception–and helped it to remain #1 at the box office with a grand total of $193.3 million. Walking into the theatre, I had already been warned that I needed to pay “close” attention. Others were so excited that they couldn’t [...]
Excuses
“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”– George Washington Carver Growing up, we often hear the phrase, “You can do anything you set your mind to.” This simple statement propels us to dream big and accomplish great things. What happens when you set your mind on [...]
What’s The Big Idea?
With the July 4th Independence Day holiday fast approaching in the United States, I couldn’t help but ask “What’s the Big Idea?” The idea of freedom has created and destroyed nations. How has freedom been defined? What does freedom mean to you?
The King of ‘Un’Pop: The Social Voice of Michael Jackson
6.25.2010. This date marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson, a global entertainer and proclaimed King of Pop. His music changed the sound of popular culture forever. His moves changed the feel of popular culture forever. His music videos, more like mini-movies, changed the look of popular culture forever. The King of [...]
The Last Airbender: Human vs. Human Nature
7.1.2010. The timeless tale of the battling elements—Air, Earth, Water, and Fire is retold through the eyes of a 112 year old boy. Avatar: The Last Airbender is an ancient story that begins at a time when people had the power to control or “bend” the elements. Airbenders, Earthbenders, Waterbenders, and Firebenders when unified could [...]
A Rose By Any Other Name…
6.16.2010. Tupac Shakur would have been 39 today. His ‘thug life’ ended tragically, but has continued to entertain, inspire, educate and motivate… D.U.M.B. Question: What is your favorite 2Pac quote, lyric, or song? The Rose That Grew From Concrete Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s [...]
Jordan vs. Bryant: Who’s The Greatest?
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals tonight, I stumbled upon a heated debate between the past, present, and the future. The debate began on Twitter as USC professor Dr. Todd Boyd [@Dr_Todd_Boyd] proclaimed: ”For everyone who wants to put Kobe on Jordan’s [...]
Tweet of the Day: August 7, 2010