Zuckerberg Dons Hoodie to Important Meeting!

So why did Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wear a hoodie to a potential investor meeting?  Because he can!  And the executives are up in arms about the Facebook hoodie, saying it is a mark of immaturity and a bit of an insult.  The meeting was supposed to be one of Zuckerberg "wooing" the companies to buy Facebook stock.  But really, folks, Mark Zuckerberg doesn't "need" them, they need him.  Facebook stock is going to be the same price and aggressively sought after whether or not Zuckerberg wears a suit.  And really, as young as he is and with the nature of Facebook, a hoodie is actually quite fitting.  The man is 27-years-old and the hoodie seems to fit his personality and attitude.

Honor the Military this Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a holiday celebrated every year at the end of May. Memorial Day is a celebration and reminder to appreciate U.S. Military members and those soldiers who have died serving our country. On Memorial Day, there are tons of parades and town gatherings held in memory of our fallen soldiers. Memorial Day is thought of as the unofficial start to summer and offers a great opportunity to spend time with family and remind those close to you what Memorial Day is all about. 

The Scream Pastel

I don't know about you, but when I look at 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, I want to scream.  But apparently, there are some pretty well to do people out there that feel very differently. 'The Scream' set we world record this week, selling at Sotheby's auction for a reported $120 million!  That is more than many of our first houses were priced at.  The buyer wished to remain anonymous.  Let's just hope he or she isn't a serial killer.  The piece of art was one of four that Edvard Munch created, in the pastel version, and can be seen all over the web.  So what is the big deal about this scary piece of art?  We can tell you the background.

Cinco de Mayo

Those of us especially in the Southwestern states know that Cinco de Mayo gives us pause for major celebrations.  And we see evidence of that on May 6th, the day after, when we drive by bar parking lots filled with cars, whose owners from the night before took taxis.  But what exactly is Cinco de Mayo?  As willing as we are to head out on the town for it, many of us just know it as a Spanish holiday and a reason to let our hair down and party.  But Cinco de Mayo actually has a meaning other than sloshing down a few beers and acting silly.

Strong Girl Characters in Anime

It used to be that anime was only consumed by geeky college boys who got bootlegged tapes through mysterious networks that seemed to thrive around local comic shops. In recent years, the anime fan base has exploded and now includes a broad spectrum of people from housewives to business moguls. Is your daughter watching anime? We’ll tell you why that can be both good and bad.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

We are approaching that big green celebration that we all know as St. Patrick’s Day. It is imminent as we walk through the stores; splashes of green everywhere, whether it be t-shirts with fun phrases, hats or party favors.  But unless we are Irish, do we even know what St. Patrick’s Day is?  And even though some of us are a bit Irish, we probably don’t know the whole story!  What most of us know is that we are supposed to wear green or we’ll get pinched.  And we also know it is quite a day of partying and drinking green beer if we so choose.

Modern Artists with New Ideas

Have you ever found yourself looking sideways at a museum piece and wondering, "What is it?", "What does it mean?", "Who made this, and what were they on?" Don't worry, you're not an uncultured swine. Granted, the world of contemporary art movements can sometimes be confusing, but it is also extremely diverse in approach and expression. Browse this list of current art movements and while you may not love everything, you just might find something for that empty spot over the mantel. 

The World of the Feminist Vampire

Vampires have come a long way in recent decades from the grim monster that starred in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Vampires used to terrifying creatures that preyed on helpless humans, but thanks to writers like Anne Rice, L.J. Smith and Stephanie Meyer, vampires have taken on a whole new dimension in our collective consciousness. A new aspect of vampires is woman as vampire, a powerful feminist symbol that is pervading popular culture.

The Jewish New Year Time And Traditions

Different ethnic groups celebrate holidays which are foreign to other cultures because they have not studied them or asked the practitioners what they are about. Most people around the world follow the Gregorian calendar as a practical matter to maintain the world on a consistent time. However, most peoples also have their own traditions as far as when the New Year is, what it symbolizes and what year they are celebrating. Most of the New Year celebrations begin at a marked time (the Gregorian stems loosely from the birth of Christ) and marks time since that event. The Jewish New Year is no different.

A Tradition In Sweets For A Sweet New Year

The Jewish New Year is a ten day celebration and time of introspection that is honored throughout the world. Ethnic Jews as well as those who practice the variant forms of Judaism, gather, with their families, on the 29^th of Elul (either late September or early October) to remember accomplishments and deeds of the passing year and wish each other a "Good New Year."