Earlier this week I blogged about two artists that I discovered on Twitter. Today I would like to tell you a little more about one of them. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Nate Williams, an illustrator, travel enthusiast, and all-around interesting person. Originally from the western United States, and now based in Buenos Aires, Williams creates pieces that are incredibly original and instantly recognizable. His artistic style reflects a life that is filled with adventure and rich with culture. It is indicative of a man who is deeply in tune to …

This afternoon I finally made it out to see the acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire. I realize I am a little late in the game, but you can count me amongst the millions of other movie critics who have praised the sheer artistry and entertainment value of the film.
Based on Q & A: A Novel by Vikas Swarup, Slumdog Millionaire presents the heartfelt underdog tale of Jamal Malik, an unsuspecting orphan on the bustling streets of Mumbai. In a series of fear-induced flashbacks, Jamal provides a moving account of the life experiences upon …

For the past three years, the Guggenheim museum has been drawing crowds to its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building for exclusive viewings of art after dark. On the first Friday of every month, art connoisseurs and eager socialites arrive by the thousands to enjoy DJs, wine, and the main exhibition on display in the Guggenheim rotunda. 
This Friday’s entertainment lineup features DJ Mike Simonetti, founder of independent record label Italians Do It Better. A prominent taste-maker in “modern disco,” Simonetti mixes new and classic disco rhythms with traditional elements of hip-hop and rock to create his instantly …

In his book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell spends 288 pages defending his theory of “rapid cognition.” In many ways, Gladwell is the ultimate advocate for first impressions, suggesting that “we thin-slice because we have to, and we come to rely on that ability because there are lots of hidden fists out there, lots of situations where careful attention to the details of a very thin slice, even for no more than a second or two, can tell us an awful lot.”  
I enjoy Blink: The Power of …