David Crosby—whom Rolling Stone called “…the golden years of rock's unlikeliest survivor”—turns 75 this Sunday, August 14. For this Throwback Thursday, let’s take a look back at his lengthy career. While he spent his younger years playing in a folk duo in the Los Angeles area with his brother Ethan, it wasn’t until Crosby wound…
National Park Service Centennial
On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100! The centennial celebration pays homage to the Organic Act of 1916, which established the Park Service and brought a number of parks already in existence together under its auspices. However, the rich history of the parks movement predates this, beginning in earnest in the 1860s…
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at 225
On April 10, 1790, President George Washington signed the U.S. Patent Act into law, and on July 31 of that year, 225 years ago, the U.S. Patent Office officially opened. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants inventors exclusive rights to new inventions for a finite period—usually 20 years—in return for revealing details of…
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Tuesday, July 14 is Bastille Day. Why does Bastille Day invoke so much pride and what is the meaning? The Bastille was a well-known prison in Paris built in the late 14th century. During the reign of King Louis XVI—and throughout the reigns of previous Louis—it was used to hold political prisoners, often arrested by…
Vaccination Questions? Here’s Help!
In a 24-hour news cycle, fact and fiction are regularly muddled. Analysis and interviews are riddled with hyperbole, and just about everyone has an agenda. This is to say nothing of the blogosphere and Twitterverse. Certainly this is the case with the recent measles outbreak and the ongoing vaccination discussion. Often, the best antidote is…
Chicago: City of Big Data
If you read my previous blog post and are looking for more, or if you're otherwise interested in Big Data, there's plenty for you to do in Chicago as both learner and participant. The Chicago Architecture Foundation is hosting an exciting exhibit on the use of Big Data in Chicago. Through interactive displays and 3D models…
Big Data Buzz
Have you been hearing the term Big Data bandied about a lot of late? Before you dismiss it as yet another buzz word, I suggest you take some time to learn why Big Data is such a big deal. Big Data refers to the flood of various types of digital information generated daily. This information…
Samardzija to the South Side: How Many Others Have Played for Both Clubs?
Jeff Samardzija said goodbye to Cubbie blue last season as he made his way to the West Coast, but come April, he'll take the mound for the Pale Hose. With this trade between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics, Samardzija becomes the most recent player to take the field for both clubs in town. This…
Harvey Pekar at 75
"Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff." So said American Splendor author Harvey Pekar, who would have turned 75 on October 8. Known nearly as well for his curmudgeonly attitude and his love of jazz as his writing, the Cleveland native endeared himself to critics and comic aficionados alike with his work likened to that of Chekov…
Cook Your Way Through Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) by checking out some of our Latin American cookbooks and adding a few new recipes to your repertoire. Featuring dishes from Patagonia to Puebla to Ponce and everywhere in between, these books are sure to inspire. The 2013 James Beard Foundation Cookbook of the Year and…
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