Turning the page: the library of the future
San Antonio is turning the page on the future of libraries and Levar Burton’s worst nightmare is about to come true. The city’s newest library, BiblioTech, is set to open this fall as a completely bookless library. Whaaa? The library is the brainchild of Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, who was inspired after reading Steve Jobs’ […]
“Sticking it” to the man // an art installation
Less is often more and in this case, artist Aakash Nihalani got it right. He creates mind-bending installations that can easily have you second guessing whether they’re real or not. Using tape as his medium and the streets as his canvas, it may seem like his work is the result of photo editing, but the closer […]
The University of Arizona offers nation’s first hip-hop minor
If you were to ask prominent hip-hop historians (yes, they exist) where the multi-billion dollar genre originated, they would point you in the direction of a dilapidated high-rise in the Bronx. 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to be exact. According to story, that’s where that an up and coming DJ named Kool Herc threw a block party […]
A little Q&A with Amy Eldon Turteltaub
As previously discussed, we have a new-ishly formed Advisory Council (but you already know that since you read our blog religiously, right?) This dream team of 22 provides advice, ideas, and support in areas relevant to their expertise which include but are not limited to human rights, entertainment, brand management, leadership, and overall awesomeness. One […]
Flu epidemic spreads to 47 U.S. states
If you hadn’t noticed, an epidemic is spreading through the U.S. No, not the Kanye West & Kim Kardashian pregnancy news. It’s worse. It’s the flu. The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics: an early start to the annual flu season with an unusually aggressive virus, a surge in […]
Watch it, love it, thank me later
Tell me you’ve seen New Girl. I woke up this morning thinking about last night’s episode, which solidified that it is indeed my favorite show, and decided that since I manage IC’s blog, I get to write about whatever I want. Welcome. The show follows Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and her three male roommates (played by […]
The daily routines of famous writers
When it comes to the art of writing, most writers will tell you they have a routine. Stephen King says that he writes 10 pages a day without fail, even on holidays. Truman Capote had to write lying down with a cigarette and coffee. Vladimir Nabokov wrote Lolita entirely on index cards. Victor Hugo wrote in […]
What we’re reading // Grace: A Memoir
Speaking earnestly, I only know who Grace Coddington is because of Netflix Instant and the documentary The September Issue. Pre-The September Issue, I cared very little about fashion and the fashion industry, despite having a number of friends in that world. Post-The September Issue, I have a wild respect for what I think is the […]
Here’s to the dreamers
Hello, 2013. We’re a week in and chances are your resolutions are already being modified and/or broken. Fear not – you’re not alone. My goal of thrice weekly trips to the gym has already been unsuccessful and don’t even talk to me about how my rule of no caffeine after 1:00PM is working out. While […]
Beautiful chaos // a photo blog
I scoured the internet and compiled my favorite photos from 2012. Enjoy. (Photo credit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)