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The 5 richest men in the world and how they got there.
The average working American is thankful for a yearly salary of 5 figures annually. The richest among us within our society however are billionaires which is a financial status that most of us cannot even consider attaining. One of the most famous billionaires of all time was Howard Hughes who began making his fortune at the age of 18 through his father's oil drilling business. His earnings increased thanks to Hughes Aircraft Company, property in Los Vegas Nevada, RKO Pictures Corporation, and a controlling interest in Trans World Airlines.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
The April Calendar of Celebrations, Part 2
Welcome to the second part of my April calendar of celebrations! Part one can be found here, if you haven't read it already. This part covers April 16th to 30th.
By TheSpinstress 5 years ago in FYI
The Satanic Verses
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two weeks, you've probably heard about the new music video for Lil Nas X's song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)."
By S. Frazer5 years ago in FYI
Support your Screenwriters
Every movie you've ever seen has someone behind the scenes, the person that made the movie possible. Some of them you've heard of like David Crane, the writer and a producer of the show "Friends" which started in 1994. We also have Jennifer Michelle, the writer of Frozen and its sequel, the first movie earning her an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Yet, even with these two writers, typically their names aren't in big bold letters in the credits like the cast, supporting cast, and producers. In some cases, this is wrong, I know, especially with animated films. Yes, the screenwriter is in the credits, but I feel they should be one of the first few names on it, even if most people don't stay until the end. For screenwriters, I feel like it would make them happier to be up higher, though this is also personal opinion, however they deserve it, much like the rest who made it happen.
By Marie Devou5 years ago in FYI
Why break the mould when you can smash it?
I’m going to ask you, if I may, to cast your minds back. If you’re a Gen Z reader then I’m going to ask you to cast your minds way back to the Biblical times. 2007. Take a deep breath. Picture it. The prestigious magazine Vanity Fair has just shocked the world with an article by the late polemicist Christopher Hitchens. Now, I greatly admire Mr Hitchens’ wide body of work but this, it must be said, was not his finest hour. The article, which he no doubt thought was a very thorough and meticulous example of journalism, was entitled “Why Women Aren’t Funny.”
By Morgan Buswell5 years ago in FYI
The Depressing Idea of Hanlon's Razor
Philosophy is a fun topic. Within philosophical discourse, there's a tool known as a "razor." In particular, Hanlon's Razor states that one should never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. It is one of many "razors" that exist in philosophical discussion, the most well known of which is probably Occam's razor, though there are many others.
By Daniel Goldman5 years ago in FYI
Could There Be Another Toilet Paper Shortage?
The year 2020 presented many challenges...and that may be the understatement of a lifetime. In fact, the frustrations precipitated by Covid-19 continue with no end in sight. One of the more interesting predicaments caused by coronavirus, was the toilet paper shortage. People wiped the shelves of all t.p., even the transparent, you've got to fold it over 12 times to make it work, stuff. A few months into the pandemic, the manufacturers finally caught up with the demand...or the hoarders stopped hoarding...and there's been no real issue as of late. That might be about to change. A little mishap in Egypt has disrupted the supply chain for the entire world.
By Bryan R..5 years ago in FYI
A Friend Recommended It.
Of all of the people you meet in your life, there always seems to be that one friend of yours that has always recommended different tv shows and films to you endlessly. Almost whenever you are hanging out, they find a way to bring up that one movie or show. Or if you liked that, you’ll love this, etc.
By Julian Q.5 years ago in FYI
If you like Broad City, then you’ll love Pen15.
In a similar fashion to a lot of people in 2014 I fell in love with the T.V. show Broad City. At first I wasn’t quite sure what exactly drew me to the show, but like a moth to light I didn’t care, I just knew I needed it. Ilana and Abbi’s chaotically wonderful friendship came to me in a particularly poignant time in my life. I was graduating high school, going to college and I wanted more female friends. I had girlfriends and best friends but I never had that. By that, I mean the hedonistic, coming of age, sloppily bare it all, “chiquitita tell me what’s wrong” relationship with another woman.
By Morgan Dupart5 years ago in FYI
Now VS. Then
Recalling those high school days we all know the feeling of when EVERYTHING was so earth-shatteringly important, and yet so fleeting at the same. Whether you despised high school or would die to live those days again we all have a palpable memory from that time.
By Tia Thingss5 years ago in FYI
Space Westerns and Genre-Bending, WandaVision and The Mandalorian
In this age of streaming, the ways we now consume our media have changed. Between Covid and being locked out of cinemas, new premium TV shows are the new hottest trend. As the major networks and channels all jostle for their thirty seconds of your time, it can be harder and harder to find just what to watch. I know I’m guilty of scrolling through the Netflix menu for ages, before finally just giving up and re-watching an old favourite (for me that’s lots of Steven Universe). So come and gather round, and I’ll take you on a taste-testing journey, and hopefully find you some new favourites you’ll love too.
By Erin A. Sayers5 years ago in FYI
Three Movies and a Box of Tissues
The first time I saw “Somewhere in Time”, I was beguiled by the story, the characters and the actors who portrayed them. It’s a dated movie, from 1980, so the viewer is transported back twice in time to days when cell phones, PC’s and the onslaught of technology did not exist. It's a magical place to begin a movie journey that has been honed over the years for those interested in romances that are challenged by separations in time.
By Joann Amoroso5 years ago in FYI