Highlights from SXSW 2024 Mar 19, 2024 ... owner, Jim McIngvale has placed a $1 million dollar bet on the Houston Cougars to win March Madness. The superfan stands to win $750 million dollars if the team wins the NCAA tournament. Houston fans had high hopes last year but dreams were dashed when the Cougars lost to Miami in a huge Sweet Sixteen upset. The team is returning some key players and are the number three favorite to win the tournament. While a bet of this size seems outrageous to most, this is not the first time Mattress Mack has ...
Prom Season May 09, 2024 ... Honoring Educators with Special Offers and TributesTeacher Appreciation Week, celebrated this year from May 6-10, is an opportunity to honor the educators who shape the future. This special week is more than just a time to say “thank you” — it’s a chance for everyone to show their genuine support and gratitude for teachers’ unwavering dedication. Whether it’s through exclusive discounts, special promotions, or heartfelt campaigns, brands are creating meaningful connections with both educators ...
Cheers to the Interns Jul 25, 2024 ... Innovations from Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A!Start your engines, drive-thru enthusiasts! It's National Drive-Thru Day, and we're cruising through some exciting innovations from three major players in the quick-service game. Let's hit the gas and explore what Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A are serving up! ...
From Tax Tears to Tax Tamers Apr 15, 2024 ... shedding light on unseen mothersOn April 11th, we recognize Black Maternal Health Day. Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. That's a shocking and disturbing statistic, but it's a reality. There are many reasons for this disparity including an implicit bias in the medical system. Black women may not be listened to or taken seriously by their doctors. Another factor is lack of access to quality healthcare. Black ...
Breaking the Rules Mar 05, 2024 ... Cassandra’s latest report examining Gen Z & Gender is now availableThe phrase “gender gap” is by no means new, but for Gen Zs it takes on a lot of new, and nuanced, meanings. On one hand, gender is less important to Gen Zs than it has been for any prior generation - they are less likely to feel “defined” by it, less likely to view it as a binary construct and more likely to say that gender lines are blurred. On the other hand, gender can also mean everything today. Hyper-gendered forms of self ...
Celebrating National Student Athlete Day Apr 03, 2024 ... , athlete rights, and inclusivity. One such conversation took center stage when the Dartmouth basketball team made headlines with their groundbreaking vote to unionize, sparking broader discussions about the rights of collegiate athletes. The Dartmouth Union decision marked a pivotal moment in collegiate athletics, highlighting the power dynamics at play within the NCAA and the growing calls for athlete empowerment. This bold move by the Dartmouth players underscores the importance of giving student ...
The Oscar Buzz Mar 11, 2024 ... have engaged in a playful feud. It all began in 2005 when Kimmel jokingly claimed they didn’t have time to have Damon as a guest on his show. Since then, the two have exchanged jokes and pranks. But last night, Messi, the 7-year old border collie who appeared in the film “Anatomy of a Fall”, was brought into the fight. After Kimmel hosted the evening and the 2024 Oscar credits rolled, cameras cut to Messi, who lifted his leg directly over Damon’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Was Messi’s rebellion ...
Spring Cleaning Mar 21, 2024 ... joke has resonated with younger generations and has become a reality. In late 2023, influencer Lukas Battle brought “loud budgeting” to life when comparing it to “quiet luxury.” While the “quiet luxury” aesthetic embraces understated celebrity wealth and ultra high quality (and expensive) goods, “loud budgeting” engages a frank and direct expression of affordability and practicality. “Loud budgeting” allows folks to not hide their frugal tendencies and share their thoughts and feelings on how they ...
It's National Grammar Day! Mar 04, 2024 ... The Rise of AI Tools for Better CommunicationDid ya know? Today is National Grammar Day. The day that is designed to encourage the “use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language”. So, let’s talk about some of the newest AI tools designed to help us with our writing and communication. Now, with no dangling prepositions, let's kick this off. - Caktus.ai - Founded in late 2022, CaktusAI and its proprietary language model, Eguana, is reported to have a user base of over 2.5 million ...
Black Maternal Health Day Apr 11, 2024 ... eid mubarak! celebrating the end of ramadanWith Ramadan coming to a close, it is time to celebrate Eid al-Fitr! This joyous holiday marks the end of the fasting month and is a time for المسلمين (muslimūn - Muslims) to travel together, feast, and get dressed up and celebrate. ...