Zach Sobiech was a 18 year old diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. At the age of 14, found out he had the rare form of terminal cancer. So he became a rock star, and millions of people got to see his music before he passed away on May 20, 2013. This is his … Continue reading
Daily Archives: May 20, 2013
Crowdfunding Goes Mainstream: Why Donald Trump and Google Are Supporting Grassroots Financing
A few short years ago, crowdfunding, or raising large sums of money by soliciting many small donations, was an off-the-beaten-path grassroots movement largely relegated to artists. Not anymore. Crowdfunding has captured the attention of cable TV producers at CNBC and A&E, real-estate mogul Donald Trump and tech behemoth Google. To read more, click here. Continue reading
The 21 Coolest Things Ever Made Out Of Lego
Check out some cool Lego creations. To see them click here. Continue reading
Freedom Rooms: Micro Apartments Designed by Prisoners
Who has more experience living in cramped spaces than prisoners? Modeled after a jail cell, the ironically named Freedom Room is a 96-square-foot micro apartment offering “a different idea” for temporary and social housing, hotels and hostels. Inmates at Italy’s high-security prison in Spoleto served as consultants, using their intimate knowledge of tiny living spaces to create … Continue reading