More than one-third of all real estate investors make more than $75,000 a year. But for Thomas Barrack Jr., that is only a small percentage of what he is worth. Barrack is a billionaire private real estate investor who has recently raised $32 million dollars in order to form a super Political Action Committee (PAC)…
A Father Finally Finds His Son After Three Years, Hopes to Have Him Come Home
A mother, along with her then nine-year-old son, fled from Ireland in 2013. But after the boy’s mother died earlier this May, his father is now hoping to regain custody. John Hopkins, a 40-year-old father, has not seen his son in three years. The Tennessean reports that after marrying his wife Jackie in Las Vegas…
America’s First Muslim Clothing Store Challenges Stereotypes
A typical American woman has 30 outfits in her closet for different uses and events, whereas in 1930 women had just nine outfits each. Yet when it comes to dressing for the occasion, a young entrepreneur is working to challenge the stereotypical beliefs on what is appropriate for women to wear. Lisa Vogl has opened…
Florida Judge Rules SEO Case Can Go Forward: Google Forced to Appear in Court
In a somewhat unprecedented turn of events, a federal judge in Florida has decided that Google will be required to defend themselves in court in a lawsuit stemming from de-listing hundreds of websites from one particular company. According to TheStack.com, E-Ventures Worldwide, a company that does search engine optimization (SEO), is suing Google after the…
Commuter ‘Spin Bus’ Coming Soon to London’s Streets
With a commute to and from work sandwiched between an eight- to nine-hour workday, it can be fairly difficult to get your daily fix of cardio. As is, studies reveal that only 20.6% of Americans get the total daily recommended amount of exercise. And while 66% of men and 56% of women in the U.K….
Silicon Valley is Obsessed (and Wrong) About Artificial Intelligence
In the same way that Apple gathers the world’s press for star-studded product reveals, this May Google has been showing off its vision for the future at I/O 2016, officially billed as “an immersive, three-day experience focused on exploring the next generation of technology, mobile and beyond.” During the conference, Google offered new looks at…
U.S Navy Changes Tattoo Regulations in Order to Bring Millennials Aboard
Many people today love tattoos and enjoy the process of getting them and love the meaning behind their tattoos. One of the most important things to remember when it comes to getting the best possible tattoos and having the best possible experience is to only work with the best tattoo shop in your area! There…
New Smoke Alarms Announced From Roost Will Be ‘Smart’ and Affordable
The world in which we live is getting smarter by the day. New technologies and advancements are constantly pushing the envelope, and two new “smart” smoke alarms announced from the home furnishing company Roost are adding to these advances. According to TechCrunch.com, the project originally started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 when the company…
Tribal Leaders and Arizona Congressman Call For Obama to Protect Grand Canyon
Over the past week, tribal leaders and Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva have asked President Obama to bypass Congress and name the 1.7 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a national monument. Grijalva, a Democrat, is asking for Obama to call on the Antiquities Act, an act passed in February that will create national monuments…
Pinterest Sets its Sights on the UK Market
As if taking over the United States wasn’t enough, Pinterest has set its sights on the rest of the world. The popular growing online visual bookmarking tool that helps users discover and save creative ideas has just announced its plans to go global. This comes six years after the site’s debut, and it now has…