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We can’t begin to express our heartbreak over the tragic situation in Paris. Similarly, many celebrities are horrified and sickened by the senseless terrorist attack. Over the weekend, they reacted on social media to express their feelings and show support. Musicians were among the most vocal in their outrage and sadness. There was a call for solidarity after...
It’s official. You can now find “Fleek” and “Yaaas” in the English dictionary. Do you use these words? “Fleek” means well groomed and styled. “Yaass” is meant to say yes with strong agreement. For example: Her style is on fleek. Yaasss! “Fleek” came from this video uploaded to Vine in 2014. Have you...
It’s Friday the 13th! To many superstitious people it’s considered an unlucky day. Those who believe in the bad day often hide, don’t want to fly or make business transactions. Fear of Friday the 13th is a cultural and rooted in religion and numerology. Nov. 13, 2015 is the third of three Friday the 13ths this year. Other dates this year included February 13 and March 13. In 2014, Friday the 13th came along once on June 13. After Friday, we’ll have to wait until May 13, 2016 for the next “unlucky” date. “Friday...