Accessories Council Opens Applications for Design Excellence Awards

The Accessories Council has begun accepting entries for its second annual Design Excellence Awards. Applications will remain open through July 26. Brands, entrepreneurs and fashion-related companies can enter into categories including handbags, fine jewelry, footwear and sustainability. This year, the council will introduce a special PPE category for excellence in the design of personal protective […]

The New PS5 is going to be Huge – Literally

Sony has finally shown off what the PlayStation 5 will look like, but there’s one very big question about the design that’s still unclear: just how big is the PlayStation 5? We’ll likely have to wait until Sony gives official dimensions (or shows the physical box next to something else for scale) of the somewhat […]

Ortega Now Makes Cauliflower Taco Shells And Street Taco Sauces

Cauliflower is taking over some our favorite carb-filled foods, including linguini pasta and breadsticks. Ortega, known for its Mexican-inspired taco seasonings, salsa, and dips, is now entering the cauliflower game with new tortillas and shells, as well as new Street Taco Sauces. For those who prefer crunchy tacos, the Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells have […]

Volunteering Can Improve Your Mental Health—and It’s Still Possible to Give Back While Social Distancing

Volunteer carries box of food for distribution at Food Bank

In light of the coronavirus pandemic and demands for justice and equality in the Black community, more people than ever before are offering their time and money to help necessary and important causes. While donating to nonprofit organizations or marching for the Black Lives Matter movement are worthwhile ways to give back, a new study […]

Chicago Bulls Donate 10,000 Face Coverings to Community Partners

The Chicago Bulls teamed up with BMO Harris Bank to upcycle surplus Bulls apparel into 10,000 face coverings to be donated to community partners. The face coverings, recommended by health professionals to help slow the spread of COVID-19, will be donated to five local nonprofits to distribute to their staff and Chicagoland families in need, […]

Chicago Bulls dona 10,000 coberturas faciales a socios de la comunidad

Los Chicago Bulls se asociaron con BMO Harris Bank para reciclar la ropa sobrante de los Bulls en 10,000 revestimientos faciales para donar a los socios de la comunidad. Los revestimientos faciales, recomendados por profesionales de la salud para ayudar a frenar la propagación de COVID-19, serán donados a cinco organizaciones locales sin fines de […]

Grammy Nom Kirk Whalum Launches New App for Improvising Musicians

UK Music Apps Ltd has this week launched a special edition of its award-winning SessionBand play-along music app with Kirk Whalum – one of the world’s most celebrated saxophonists. The app is the world’s only chord-based loop app and enables musicians of all abilities to quickly create professional-quality music tracks to the chords they choose. […]

The Trews, Sam Roberts Band and More Slated for Canada Day House Party

On July 1st, an all-Canadian lineup will perform at the first-ever virtual Canada Day House Party, presented by AIR MILES and benefitting the Canadian Mental Health Association. The diverse performances include artists from iconic Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band to arctic-born electro Pop artist, Riit. The interactive six-hour festival, announced today by FRC Marketing and […]

Learn the Lyrics: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

“Stairway to Heaven” is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band’s guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album (often called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is sometimes regarded as the most popular rock tune of all time. […]