It was nearly a year to this day that I first spoke to Evan Graj, founder and CEO of London-based restaurant delivery startup Dine In. Taking time out from attending the NOAH conference where he’d been pressing flesh with VCs, externally at least, I found him to be in buoyant mood. … [Read more...]
Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock Jumping the Shark?
Sherlock's feature-length special The Abominable Bride is scheduled to air to U.K. and U.S. audiences on Jan. 1, marking a stop in the two-year long series break that fans have so painfully endured by transporting them back in time to Victorian England. … [Read more...]
High-tech Gifts for Pets
During the holiday season, we can't forget our pets. And they're just so cute and loving that they deserve more than the standard old dog bone or squeaky plush toy, so visiting professional dog groomers can make them look and feel their absolute best. A thoughtful gift idea is the Uproot Clean Pet Hair Remover, which helps keep your home fresh and fur-free while showing love … [Read more...]
Bernie Sanders Right to Link Climate Change to National Security
Bernie Sanders makes a point during a Democratic presidential primary debate, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. Friday’s terrorist attacks have made the Paris climate talks “even more” important now, according to Christiana Figueres, head of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). … [Read more...]
Party Drugs Not Worth It Warns Man in Starling Video
This might be the most intense video against the use of recreational party drugs that you'll ever see. An Australian man, Jordy Hurdes, posted a video Monday of himself warning against the use of the drug ecstasy, after being hospitalised from a bad dose, severely stuttering as he explains his situation. … [Read more...]
Take Photos with Peanuts Characters with U.S. Postal Service App in Augmented Reality
As the holiday season is ramping up, the annual resurgence of Peanuts characters' nostalgia is once again upon us — this time delivered through augmented reality courtesy of the U.S. Post Office. … [Read more...]
New Compact Crossovers Sporting More than Good Looks
Carmakers care a lot about millennials — customers who may prioritize style, status and connectivity over driving itself. That means the rough and tumble truck-based SUVs of the early 2000s are all but gone; in their place is a new compact segment of high-riding compact crossovers that are essentially fancy hatchbacks with suspension lift. Visit a dealership that offers used … [Read more...]
Local Real Estate Evolves into Greener Homes
Rwanda is promoting a ‘green’ economy under its medium-term development blueprint to ensure the country develops in a sustainable manner that encourages resource conservation, as well environmental protection to ensure sustainable growth. This approach also involves construction of environmentally-friendly greener homes and use of renewable energy sources, among others. The … [Read more...]