There are an endless quotes from the movie CONAN THE BARBARIAN that inspire positive change and help to put a smile upon your face. Most are motivational and inspiring one to do his/her best no matter what’s going on in the world outside. If you need some inner strength that lasts throughout the day, these … Read more
On August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech that changed the world. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered to a crowd of 250,000 people joined in a march on Washington, became an iconic message the moment it was heard. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born … Read more
Alan Turing is considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of computing, as he is often considered the father of computer science. Turing was born in Britain on June 23, 1912. Turing studied mathematics at Cambridge and then did mathematical research on probability and statistics. He pivoted to work at … Read more
Ah November is upon us. Personally I always look forward to November since it’s usually when it really starts to feel like it’s the Fall finally. November 1st is always the day after Halloween so you probably still have a pumpkin and some Halloween Candy left over. Now it’s time to be a bit more … Read more
The early Christian church did not have buildings as opposed to what we consider church buildings nowadays. Early Christians mostly met in secret usually in homes and as the influence of Christianity spread, buildings were dedicated as places of worship. In this sense, The church is the Christian people and not the buildings themselves. The … Read more
Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., AKA Snoop Dogg, was born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. He is an American songwriter and rapper who developed Gansta Rap and is seen as the epitome of West Coast hip-hop culture. His first album, “Doggystyle,” (1993) cemented his fame when he was only 22 years old. Snoop … Read more
Gustav Elijah Ahr, most commonly known as Lil Peep, was born in Pennsylvania in 1996. His parents were both Harvard graduates but described his childhood as containing a lot of apathy and drug abuse. He chose the name Lil Peep because his mother, Liza Womack who he had referred to as being his best friend, … Read more
Jane Elliott is an American anti-racism activist, a former third-grade teacher, an educator as well as an LGBT activist, and a feminist. Eliott is recognized for her Blue eyes and Brown eyes exercise where she conducted the exercise for her students after Martin Luther King Jr was killed by a gunshot. The local newspaper later … Read more
Richard Buckminister Fuller was born in 1895 in Milton Massachusetts. He went by the nickname “Bucky.” He was an inventor that is most commonly known for his invention of the geodesic dome, a different type of shelter that could be used to house people. Throughout Fuller’s life, he had written many books, held 28 patents, … Read more
Born and raised in Pakistan, Yogi Bhajan was the first to introduce Kundalini Yoga techniques here in America. He was also the spiritual leader and guide for the “Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization” where Bhajan taught vegetarianism, world peace, and justice for all. Yogi helped transform many loyal followers, taking his years of wisdom, and passing … Read more
Katherine Johnson was born as Katherine Coleman in 1918 in the state of West Virginia. She was a known American mathematician that worked for NASA and calculated many flight paths while working for the U.S. space program. Her work actually was involved in sending astronauts to the moon. As a child, her intelligence didn’t go … Read more
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like Fridays? I highly doubt it. Fridays are awesome! It’s usually the last day of work, and it’s when playtime begins. We’ve assembled these happy Friday quotes to get you even more excited about Fridays and reasons why you should be looking forward to them. After five hectic … Read more
Ahh…You survived Monday, and Tuesday is here. A good bit underrated, Tuesday is the workday when you get into the swing of things and get some serious work done. You can meet with clients, collaborate with coworkers, or celebrate Tuesday with Tacos. Just about anything is possible once you have made it through Monday. We … Read more
Villains aren’t just on the stage or the big screen. Unfortunately, villains are a part of everyday life. They are in the people that surround us, but they cannot see they are villains, as these quotes point out. It is said that one man’s terrorist is another man’s hero, and this is true about villains … Read more
Charles Manson is a mass murder criminal and a former leader of a cult group called the Manson Family in California. Manson is said to be a prostitute son and has spent most of his life behind bars in various juvenile centers and prisons. Generally, the life history of Charles Manson has been associated with … Read more
American Psycho was released in 2000. The movie is a black comedy as well as a psychological thriller. It’s about a banker named Patrick (played by Christian Bale) who wants the finer things in life. He likes to put on heirs for his fiancée (Reese Witherspoon) as well as his associates and friends. He doesn’t … Read more
Genghis Khan was a famous fierce warrior ruler of Mongolia. He was born in 1162 and became one of the most famous conquerors of history. He consolidated many nomadic tribes to unify Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia. Historians have said that his conquests led to the deaths of approximately 40 million people. … Read more
Observed every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is a worldwide celebration in honor of our Mother Earth! This week-long event is to help raise awareness and inspire others to do their part in saving the planet. On Earth Day there is global encouragement for reduced energy use like turning off any unnecessary light sources. … Read more
Kimbo Slice was a Bahamian mixed martial artist who became famous for combat street fights. He became infamous at the beginning of the internet’s popularity for these street fighting videos that went viral. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine called him “The King of Web Brawlers.” And Kimbo also did other martial arts and wresting too. Kimbo’s real … Read more
Greta Thunberg is a teen that grew up in Stockholm, Sweden and has devoted her time to being a climate change activist. She is a descendant of Svante Arrhenius, who won the Nobel Prize when he came up with his greenhouse effect model in the year 1903. In 2018, Greta won a competition in a … Read more
“Dark intelligent comedic thriller” is how to properly describe the literature of Chuck Palahniuk, though he likes to use the term “transgressional fiction.” He truly is a master novelist, and one that has influenced an entire generation by opening peoples minds. Outside of the box thinking coupled with a borderline sadistic sense of humor are … Read more
When we look at the list of the world’s greatest authors, the Russian author, Leo Tolstoy is iconic. Authors have come and gone, and each is full of praise about the brilliance of Leo Tolstoy- the master of realistic fiction. This author has incredible novels including The Death of Ivan IIyich, War and Peace and … Read more
Guy Fieri is an American TV personality, restaurateur, and author. He is most famous for hosting the Food Network show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Guy is known for his trademark spiked hair and a salt-and-pepper goatee which he usually covers with a bandana. It’s been over 20 years since Guy Fieri first started cooking in some … Read more
Ready Player One is a postmodern show incorporating both laughter and fantasy all over its scenes. Heavily influenced by nostalgia and pop culture, Steven Spielberg weaves an apocalyptic story out of Ernest’s best-selling book under the same name. The show is full of jam and inspiring quotes to anyone who likes inspirations and a better … Read more
