The bright lights of the Dallas skyline twinkled out for a mere hour soon after the sun set on Saturday March 29th. Blackness overtook the city, but for what cause? Dallas, one of many participants, took part in an annual event known as Earth Hour, an international event raising awareness about our planet.
Here in Dallas, between 8:30 and 9:30...
On December 9, American Airlines sealed its merger with US Airways, amassing the largest airline in both the United States and in the world. At the time, much of the local conversation surrounding the merger centered on the economic impact the new American, headquartered at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, would have on the Dallas metroplex.
However, a lesser known facet...
Earlier this month, as the Super Bowl went underway, one ad sparked more controversy than any other: Coca-Cola's. Despite lasting only sixty seconds, a national conversation on the issue of multilingualism and diversity ensued. Disputes broke out on social media. Both conservative and liberal politicians and commentators argued over whether the ad was anti-American or pro-American. Against the will of...
As the clock rolls over to midnight of January 31 and the new lunar year begins, over a billion people worldwide celebrated with fireworks, food, and family. Spanning from various countries across East and Southeast Asia to Chinatowns in Western metropolitan cities like San Francisco and London, the fifteen-day Chinese New Year celebrations hold a lasting impact for those...
He's most productive away from the office. He made his name watching a couple of slightly distinct birds. In his later years, his beard was particularly impressive. He is one of the most prominent scientists in the world.
At this point, most even somewhat versed in science can guess who I'm depicting: Charles Darwin. Sailing to the Galapagos Islands in...
UPDATE: Since this article was written, A&E has lifted the suspension of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.
I’m sure we have all heard about the comments made by A&E’s Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson to GQ Magazine and have heard the media’s accounts of what happened. Robertson has since then been suspended from the show for an indefinite amount of...
During the final minute of each year, the world watches as the drop of the Times Square Ball greets the start of a new year for New York City and the rest of the Eastern Time Zone. With 2014 now already days old, many begin to peruse their resolution lists, viewing the new year as an opportunity to improve,...
To some, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 is just a game, allowing people to relieve the stress of a day in a harmless way. To others, it is an abomination, rearing a generation of kids leaning towards acts of violence and crime.
A record-selling game released in September of 2013, GTA 5 exceeded already high commercial expectations. But is this...