The Senate’s confirmation vote of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court was the most partisan in modern history. The 50-48 tally continues a trend in which confirmations have devolved into strict party-line votes. While political pundits spent months pondering over whether centrist or independent-minded Republicans–Maine’s Susan Collins, Arizona’s … Read more
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes place in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War, in which both Sparta and Athens are riven by internal political strife, even as they attempt to destroy one another. But there are moments in the game when the politics feel familiar to us in the modern world. Obviously, such scenes are all interpretative, … Read more
What exactly is data literacy, and how do we get there? In the context of an enterprise organization, data literacy takes on a plethora of meanings and prompts a string of questions. Do you know what your data is showing you? Are you asking the right questions when looking at a dashboard? Can you decipher the … Read more
The office is located in the borough of Southwark, set within a former church hall that dates back to 1931. Measuring at 231 square metres, the new open-plan workspace is intended to help The Modern House – which specialises in selling design-focused properties – accommodate their growing number of staff. Until now the estate agents has been working … Read more
A new art installation opens today at the Tate Modern. There’s just one snag – you can’t actually see it. Walk in to the Turbine Hall and you’ll find a plain black floor. The portrait hidden underneath can only be revealed using body heat. In other words, by getting a very large number people to … Read more
Mixing styles has become the norm to tone down the monotonous designs we have been sporting so far, and the world of furniture and décor has stepped into it as well. Wooden furniture is a common sight in just about every home, but is often left on its own. It is sometimes coloured and found … Read more
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) is unveiling its newest private brand, Peyton and Parker. Designed to help moms create effortless, yet put together, style for the family and home, Peyton and Parker offers a curated collection inspired by Instagram moments and the beautiful aesthetic created by every day, stylish … Read more
The Grim Reaper has finally come for a member of the Pritchett-Dunphy clan, and no amount of intervening from the ABC overlords can prevent it. In the upcoming tenth season of Modern Family— which will likely be its last, but who knows anymore — a “significant” character will die, and their death “will be a moving event” that … Read more
Texas’ new A-F grading system shows that charter schools tend to be more successful than traditional public schools, but they also have a higher rate of failure. Statewide, charters had a larger rate of schools graded ‘A’ under the new accountability system. Traditional school districts had a much lower rate of F’s. And in North … Read more
Whether one wants to enjoy a good novel, go swimming or take in the stupendous views, the Willow Treehouse, just 15 minutes from the town of Woodstock in New York, proves to an amazing escape. Overlooking the pond, this futuristic wooden building was designed by Antony Gibbon and built by William Johnson. This “passion project” … Read more