Blog Post Title: The first man-made plastic debuted to the public in London in 1862, but it wasn’t until the 1940’s and 1950’s, after World War I, that advancements in chemical technology enabled the mass production of new, common forms of plastics. Worrisomely, of all the plastic produced in the sixty years since that time, less than ten percent of it has been … [Read more...] about Recycling: A thing of the past?
Archives for March 2019
Kevin Durant Charity Foundation
One of the NBA’s deadliest scorers, a two-time champion and Finals MVP and league MVP, Kevin Durant breathes rarified air. He can score from anywhere on the court and his length makes him nearly unguardable. He is willing to take the big shots at the end of games. Durant grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a community east of Washington D.C. His father left him, his … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Charity Foundation
“Have Mercy!”
Mercy Corps was established in 1979 as “Save the Refugees Fund,” a task force created by Dan O’Neill in response to Cambodian refugees fleeing their war-torn and genocide ridden country. The organization quickly raised over $1 million in donations to provide aid and security to thousands of Cambodians in need, thus helping them face formidable challenges and move toward a … [Read more...] about “Have Mercy!”
Al Pastor: the Tastiest Culmination of Two Culinary Cultures
FACT: Mexican tacos are amazing. FACT: Mediterranean spit-roasted shawarma meats are amazing. A taco and a shawarma walk into a bar, and you get AL PASTOR. It really is mindblowing. Joking aside, al pastor is a beautiful representation of different cultures, histories, and traditions, served to modern consumers as food. Immigrants of Lebanese ethnicity first began arriving … [Read more...] about Al Pastor: the Tastiest Culmination of Two Culinary Cultures
John Cena Outside the Ring
John Cena may not be the first name that comes to your head when you think of athlete. Most people don’t consider WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, as a sport. Despite working in the WWE for nearly 20 years and acting in many movies, his impact can be felt outside the four-sided ring. Cena has accomplished everything in the WWE and will go down as one of the best … [Read more...] about John Cena Outside the Ring