Tag: James

James Fairman (American 1826–1904)

An article in the London Art Journal in 1880 had said of John Fairman’s work, “his paintings have ‘the solar look,’ and are like Wordsworth’s scenes of childhood, ‘appareled in celestial light’.” 19th century artist James Fairman was ...

The Night James Brown Saved Boston: A 55th Anniversary Retrospective

55 years ago today, the city of Boston was likely about to go up in flames following the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. who was seen by many as an honorary Bostonian. The only things that prevented it from happening were the quick actions of Bostonians Jimmy “Early...

James Darcy, Software Engineer on Ultimate Frisbee

Hi, I am James Darcy, and I have been working as a software developer for IBM Watson Health for the past 4.5 years. I am currently living in Athboy, Co. Meath, the town where I grew up. I was born in Dublin and lived there for a few years before moving to Athboy as a young child. I then moved back t...

James Middlemass & Co. — Boys’ Outfitters — found under the floorboards

n my post about our kitchen renovation, I mentioned that we’d found something interesting under the floorboards. It was this booklet, a “Boys’ Outfitters” catalogue for James Middlemass & Co. It’s not entirely clear, but we reckon this catalogue might da...

LeBron James: Defying Father Time Historically in His 21st NBA Season

LeBron James hasn't just defined the laws of father time but has dominated it so far to start his 21st season in the NBA, showcasing career-high shooting numbers and impressive production just a month shy of his 39th birthday. Coming off a stellar 37-point performance in their win over the Ho...

James Harden Trade Grades:

The NBA never sleeps when it comes to big-time moves. After the season started, it was expected for James Harden to return to the 76ers and at least try to get the relationship repaired before he enters free agency after the year. However, on a fateful Monday night at 11 PM(PST), chaos happened. Adr...

LeBron James’ easiest path to win ring #5

The kid from Akron will likely remain as the most talked about athlete in all of sports until the day he retires from the game of basketball. The King is owed $44,474,988 in 2022–23 and then becomes an unrestricted-free-agent (UFA) and given the choice to stay in Los Angeles or find ...

Out of the past: James Irwin interviewed by Scott Stark (1986)

The following interview took place in my apartment on Fell Street in the Hayes Valley section of San Francisco during the spring of 1986. It was published in volume two of the film journal Cinematograph later that year. It was part of a special collection of interviews with pract...

James Clear Event @ICC Sydney

What you are going to read further is FREE for you, but it costs more than Australian $400 to attend the event. Plus the time taken for thinking through, consolidating all the important points for you. You are getting the information in a platter. Be decisive to use this and benefit yourself. ...

Why Did ABC Hide James Baldwin’s 1979 Interview?

James Baldwin has always been considered a literary giant. A man who could be buried in a crowd at 5ft 6in, it was what came out his mouth that people feared the most. Like when he attended the March on Washington in 1963 but was denied the opportunity to speak for what he might say. With work...

Cracking One of Florida’s Oldest Cold Cases: The Mystery of James Norris

In the world of true crime, some cases remain shrouded in mystery for decades, defying the efforts of investigators to solve them. Today, we delve into one such case that spans almost half a century and has ties to both California and Florida. It’s a story of intrigue, disappearance, and ...

“Come with me if you want to live”

The classic saga directed by James Cameron, which develops a plot in a hypothetical future of the year 2029, the date on which the machines dominate the world and fight against the human rebellion commanded by John Connor. It is without a doubt the best example to make a comparison of my first impac...

James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art reflect devotion to art

The significant collection of the museum consisting of ​over 400 works in the museum, all from the James’ private collection including about 3,000 pieces. The James Museum has its roots in the deeply felt passion for art and culture shared by co-founders Tom and Mary James, and their love...

The Illusions and Perversions of Simon Sinek’s Radical Change and why we need more James Baldwin

When we experience a crucible or some type of life-altering transformation, we both lose something about ourselves and gain something anew. No matter the circumstances, the transformation would be incomplete without reflecting upon the person we used to be and who we have become as we encounter thes...

The Disappearance of James Anthony Reynolds and the Missing Six: The Most Bizarre Mystery in Alabama from Four Months to Almost Three Decades| Case 13

What happens when you have six friends that hang out for a night then just vanishes, reported missing, then found several months later; with one still missing…and still, 24 years later? A case that has left the city of Opp, Alabama with many questions and a mystery that no one is talking abou...

The Day James Baldwin’s Insights Knocked Me off My Feet

I watched this documentary and afterward told someone that my first reaction was to feel sad and hopeless. But then I backed up and realized that, no, sadness was not really my first reaction. I started to trace the path of my thoughts and see how one followed from the next. As I was ac...

How James Cameron’s Avatar and Mahasweta Devi’s The Hunt Approach Ecology

Capitalism’s damaging effects on the environment is still a pertinent problem in the world today, and its effects are suffered disproportionately by the populations that are of lower socioeconomic status. These communities, whose livelihoods depend most on nature, are referred to by postcoloni...

Has The James Webb Found Life on K2–18b?

Have we already found alien life? According to a recent article in The Spectator, a British magazine, the answer may be a tentative yes. They drew this startling conclusion from the words of several respected commentators, including one astronaut, who each hinted at unpublished work o...

“Simplifying the James Webb Space Telescope: Your Gateway to the Universe’s Wonders”

The journey of the telescope began with the Islamic scientist who experimented with lenses and the principles of optics. They made significant contributions to the development of early optical instruments. and further on worked In 1608 by a Dutch man Hans Lippershey was a spectacle maker who invente...

James Monroe The Fifth President of the United States

Inthe annals of American history, James Monroe stands as a figure of remarkable significance. His presidency, often referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings,” was marked by a unique blend of diplomatic acumen, national expansion, and the consolidation of American identity. Born on April ...

James Monroe The Fifth President of the United States

Inthe annals of American history, James Monroe stands as a figure of remarkable significance. His presidency, often referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings,” was marked by a unique blend of diplomatic acumen, national expansion, and the consolidation of American identity. Born on April ...

Bronny James Declares for NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal

Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has declared for the 2024 NBA draft while also maintaining his college eligibility and entering his name into the transfer portal to keep his options open, James announced Friday via Instagram. The 19-year-old spent his Freshman year at USC where he m...