The Best Looks of New York Fashion Week Fall 2025
The American fashion capital is officially open again for business, with the start of another New York Fashion Week kicking off Feb. 6. Brandon Maxwell started the week with a bang—and Thom Browne is set to close it down on Tuesday, Feb. 11. In between, there are over 50 shows
Navigating Sundance as a First Timer | Festivals & Awards
Sundance! As a creator, this iconic film festival once felt like an untouchable dream reserved for stars or those who had “made it.” But after boldly attending the Cannes Film Festival years ago, I realized Sundance wasn’t out of reach. With a push from my Chicago filmmaker friends, including Dashawna
Seagate’s fraudulent hard drives scandal deepens as clues point at Chinese Chia mining farms
A Heise investigation of used Seagate data center-grade hard drives that are being sold as new has suggested that the drives originated from Chinese cryptocurrency mining farms that used them to mine Chia several years ago. Notably, this finding does not disprove Seagate’s assertion that the fraudulent HDDs were obtained
Keeping a Digital Journal – Luscious Mind
One of the changes I’ve made coming into 2022 was shifting from using a physical to a digital planner/journal via a handy tablet & stylus. My app of choice? I adore the Bamboo Paper app. Here’s a sneak peak to the pros and cons. Dive in for a quick review.
A Hotel del Coronado-Inspired Packing List for San Diego Getaways
Cast your eyes across the Victorian façade of Hotel del Coronado and you might recognize it as the place where Marilyn Monroe strummed a ukulele in Some Like It Hot. This spring the iconic San Diego resort, which has hosted 11 presidents and been designated a National Historic Landmark, unveils
The Black Women Of Online HBCU, HillmanTok University
“I was one of those people that thought it was a real class,” she stated. Mercy initially intended to save Dr. Barlow’s video to educate her daughter, who is currently enrolled in a Master’s program. Witnessing the dramatic growth of educators participating in the HillmanTok trend inspired Mercy to instruct
New TV Shows & Movies Being Added
Peacock‘s new TV and movie releases for February 10-16 2025 include Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and a new episode of The Traitors Season 3. February 13 sees the release of a new episode of The Traitors Season 3. Alan Cumming hosts the latest season, reprising his hosting duties
I keep using my face to navigate my smartwatch (if you know, you nose)
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority For one reason (coffee) or another (a small child), I constantly find myself with full hands. Simultaneously, the organization of the day relies heavily on a carefully curated alarm schedule. As a result, I am often left desperately trying to dismiss my buzzing smartwatch with
How to Build a Leadership Mindset to Take You Straight to the Top
True leadership goes beyond titles and authority. Leadership is more about cultivating the intrinsic qualities in oneself that can aid in bringing the best out of others. True leaders back themselves- whether it be in taking the tough calls or in confidently navigating unforeseen challenges. Having the right mindset is
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I’ve Lived in Texas for 34 Years, and This Remote Beach Town Is the Most Peaceful Place in the State
About two hours southwest of Houston lies Matagorda Bay, a small beach town for travelers seeking solitude and a break from everyday life. Unlike other beach towns in Texas, Matagorda Bay is sleepy. You won’t find crowds, buzzing bars, and traffic here; instead, you’ll encounter wide-open stretches of sand, tiny
