In a world of witchcraft and wizardry we find one the greatest villains of all time. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.... Lord Voldemort ORIGIN Before known as Lord Voldemort, You-Know-Who was known as Tom Marvolo Riddle. He was born as a half muggle, to a witch mother who gave a love potion to his muggle father. Once the potion lifted, his father abandoned the two, and his mother died giving birth; resulting in Tom being raised by a muggle orphanage. These series of events instilled a sincere hatred of muggles until he went to Hogwarts. Here he became a Prefect and Head Boy for...

  Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson grew up working as an acrobat in the circus alongside his family under the stage name ‘The Flying Graysons.’ After the tragic death of parents, who were murdered by a mafia boss named Tony Zucco, he was adopted by Bruce Wayne. This inevitably led him down the path to become the first Robin. As a superhero, Dick could be described as a fun / light-hearted blend of Bruce Lee meets James Bond. During his career, he was able to master more martial arts styles than most people even know exist (including Escrima, Judo, Savate, Capoeira, Aikido,...

“As the most-covered song in The Beatles’ catalogue, ‘Yesterday’’s origins have been pored over many times. It was written at 57 Wimpole Street, London, where Paul lived in attic rooms at the top of the family home of his girlfriend, the English actress Jane Asher. As Paul has testified many times over, he wrote it in his sleep: “I woke up with a lovely tune in my head. I thought, That’s great, I wonder what that is? There was an upright piano next to me, to the right of the bed by the window. I got out of bed, sat...

Feelings are Temporary: 3 Tips for Dealing with Sadness Sadness is a normal human emotion. Though the cause may be entirely unique, the feeling itself is common. We all feel sad at some point in our lives. Sometimes we are able to identify an emotional trigger for why we feel the way we do, while other times our sadness seems inexplicable. When you are feeling sad, here are 3 tips I’ve found helpful to deal with it’s difficulties. 1. Be outdoors.  Walk. Workout. Whatever. Take a deep breath. Get outside and be involved with the beauty that surrounds us everyday...

5 Difficult Questions We All Should Ask Ourselves & Why (EVRD ORIGINAL) Read each question carefully. Answer thoughtfully and honestly. This isn’t a test. There are no wrong answers. Write them down or keep them in your thoughts. This is for you. So here are the questions….   What are your biggest weaknesses?  When was the last time you cried and why? When was the last time you felt regret? What is one physical flaw you feel you have? When was the last time you felt truly heartbroken?   Once you’ve got your answers, consider this….   If you can’t...

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s debut in the NBA. Check out this article from NBA.com highlighting the careers that sparked the Golden Age of basketball and established one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. Enjoy!   

Can Ohio State get revenge against Clemson? The Ohio State Buckeyes have had an impressive 13-0 football season for 2019, with dramatic wins over Big Ten rivals like Penn State and Michigan, but all will be for not if they cannot secure a win against the 3rd ranked Clemson Tigers in Glendale, Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl.  In the past, the Buckeyes have struggled against the Dabo Swinney-led Tigers in matchups in both 2014 and 2016.  Clemson defeated Ohio State 40-35 in the Orange Bowl in 2014 and 31-0 in the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinals in 2016. Both of these teams were...

A Christmas Carol: NBA Edition It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of my favorite holiday traditions is tuning in for the NBA Christmas Day games. The current landscape of the league has made this year one of the most competitive and entertaining in quite some time.  One thing I’ve particularly enjoyed is the fact that both the Los Angeles Lakers (24-6) and Boston Celtics (20-7) are ranked among the top tier teams this season. Let’s be real, the NBA is just a better and brighter place when these two historic franchises are at the forefront of success....

 BEST COFFEE ROASTERS Why bother searching for the best coffee beans? After all, most people have put their daily coffee ritual on auto-pilot. They either roll out of bed and press the glowing green button on their home coffee maker, or they swing by the most convenient coffee shop on their way to work. Either way, they knock back their cup, feel the caffeine jolt them awake, and get on with their day. Most people feel perfectly content with their daily coffee routine. So why disrupt it? The reason is pretty simple: Coffee can offer you more than a...

 Things you only notice in The O.C. as an adult  It's not really an exaggeration to say that The O.C. is one of the most beloved TV series of all time, and not just because it gave us a new national holiday. Despite airing in 2003 and catering to an audience of then-teens, so much of Josh Schwartz's seminal show remains super relevant today, which means revisiting our pals in Orange County always guarantees a good time. Yet, it's not just getting back into the Cali groove that keeps us coming back for more. No, it's also that The O.C. is...