The idea of the earth tearing itself apart is terrifying enough, but the devastation that earthquakes cause is only intensified by the huge waves that can follow a massive seismic disturbance in the ocean bed. Often, coastal inhabitants have just minutes to flee to higher ground, and any delay can cause shocking casualties. In the […]
Continue reading“In the theatre there are 1,500 cameras rolling at the same time- in the cinema, only one,” as quoted by Orson Welles, the prolific director of the most studied film of all time, Citizen Kane. Within the last century cinema has grown from pioneering silent films into orchestrated musicals, “spaghetti westerns” and has taken us […]
Continue readingThe 20th century was a time of great change, with devastating wars, the rise of two superpowers, and the fall of one. Demonstrations have been used throughout history to change the world, both peacefully and violently, but in the 20th century activism came into its own in an age of protest. 10. March on Washington […]
Continue readingThe cliché goes that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but some photographs eschew any such numeric limitation and go on talking to us forever; certain photo portraits have that rare power. Far more than pictorial representations of celebrated or instantly recognizable figures, they capture so much more, seeming to encapsulate not simply the […]
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• Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. • He was a self-taught computer programmer who sold his first computer game, Blastar, for $500 when he was 12. • Musk attended private school in Pretoria until the age of 17, when he left for Canada to attend Queen’s University. • […]
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Athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday gym goers take their fitness routines seriously. They may have important goals, such as improving their performance, increasing their strength, boosting their endurance, and decreasing their weight or fat loss. Yet, all fitness enthusiasts recognize their workouts can be challenging at times. They may look into pre-workout supplements to enhance their […]
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Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition, Inc (BSN) is one of the biggest and best-known names in the sports nutrition marketplace. Since 2001 BSN has been growing and building mass appeal, creating products that reach not only bodybuilders and gym rats, but ordinary joes who want to get in shape. Initial Impressions of N.O.-Xplode Pre-Workout N.O.-Xplode comes […]
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Beyond Raw is made by GNC and is generally recognized as one of the “anchor brands,” making up a significant part of their sales. Beyond Raw’s LIT Pre-Workout makes use of a lot of patented and branded ingredients, something made possible by GNC’s massive market share. But are those products the best for you? Brainz […]
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Founded by horror aficionado and entrepreneur Dustin Lebleu, Insane Labz set out to be a different kind of supplement company. Insane Labz began with Lebleu deciding the products in his supplement store didn’t meet his standards, and today Insane Labz sources and makes all of their own products. Now to give the zombie-loving brand the […]
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Genius Brand wears its philosophy pretty openly, from the name to the logo. It’s about science-based, research-proven supplements for athletes and gym-goers who think seriously about what they put in the body. The perfect subject for Brainz. Initial Impressions of Genius Pre Workout As far as packaging, Genius Brand products are pretty unassuming and refreshingly […]
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