In theory 60 percent of happiness is determined by our genetics and environment while the remaining 40 percent is up to us, so what can we do to maximize happiness? Martin Seligman, of the Positive Psychology Center at University of Pennsylvania, found in his research that the happiest people focus READ MORE >
Speaking of viewing, let’s not forget TV. Katie Syckle of Rolling Stone Magazine says fall is the time when networks make a big batch of spaghetti and see what sticks. What an analogy. We have hopes for Andy Samberg as a Brooklyn Cop in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. James Spader looks pretty READ MORE >
The summer blockbuster season is (unofficially) over and the Thanksgiving-through-New Years Oscar nomination battle is still months off. Wondering what to expect in theaters in the in-between? Why the best mainstream movies of the year of course. Check out this quick and easily digested preview at RollingStone.com. We’re looking forward READ MORE >
We’ve all heard of Burning Man, the annual festival that takes place the week before Labor Day on the site of an ancient lake bed 100 miles north of Reno. Perhaps you’ve even toyed with the idea of attending. Why not take a virtual tour? San Franciscan Eddie Codel took footage READ MORE >
Last week, the international Olympic committee chose Tokyo to host the 2020 summer Olympics and Gizmodo.com posted a cool preview of the proposed Olympic stadium. As far as Olympic stadiums go, it’s hard to compete with the Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” stadium by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, but it READ MORE >
September 12 – 22 marks the 87th Feast of San Gennaro in Manhattan’s Little Italy. We’re total suckers for this festival ‘cause who can say no to those fresh sugarcoated zeppoles? Yum. San Gennaro is the Patron Saint of Naples, and though the festival’s origins are religious, everyone is welcome to join in READ MORE >
Faris Yakob shared his fascinating perspective of time and distance with FastCompany.com and we thought it was worth passing on. In his interview, Yakob tells us that perception of time is a function of how much work our brain is doing processing stimuli. The more new stimuli it has to READ MORE >
The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, SUNY. Initiated in 1974 with Roy R. Neuberger’s donation of 108 works of art, the permanent collection has grown to encompass over 6000 works of un-compromised quality examples of modern and contemporary art by the likes of Milton Avery, Stuart Davis, Willem READ MORE >
We found this article on Forbes, and while contributor, Jason Nazar may have come across a little harsh, much of what he has to say about the 20-year-old perspective rings with truth. Nazar’s points are excellent reminders for readers of every age. Nazar reminds us that time is not limitless, READ MORE >
While we’re on the topic of light, have you heard nature’s finest light show, the aurora borealis will be especially active this year? According to this August 6th article in the Telegraph, the northern lights will be at their 11-year peak this December 2013. The intensity and frequency of the READ MORE >