I will admit I am a sucker for vintage films and photography. This form of artistic expression brings a unique aspect to pictures than your regular high-quality cameras. I get a very human feeling when seeing pictures that use vintage lenses, one of imperfections and mistakes. Still, it brings a story, a character, to the art.
The photo up above...
Brigadier General Mitchell
Through my pursuing of my private pilot license and overall interest in aviation, I have begun to study the many figures that have shaped how we view American aviation in the modern era. One of these many figures, Billy Mitchell, a brigadier general in the Army Air Service, was a pioneer in the development of US military...
The Matrix is a classic science fiction film that explores the idea of a simulated reality controlled by powerful machines. The film's action-packed plot, special effects, and thought-provoking themes make it a must-see for any science fiction fan. The concept of living in a simulated reality is prevalent in science fiction and the film raises important questions about the...
Stranded, isolated, and left for dead amongst the barren sandy deserts of Mars, Mark Watney (Matt Damon), struggles to survive amongst the sea of nothingness. Separated from his crew during an intense sand storm, he faces the insurmountable challenge of surviving alone on Mars, with supplies for the mission intended to only feed the crew for a month, he...
An Overview of the Hobby
The balisong hobby is a hobby that not many people are aware of. Some people might have heard of a balisong, more popularly known as a "butterfly knife" but not actually know much about them. Most people in the hobby, however, call it a balisong as that is the traditional name. It, according to oral...
"The toughest fighter I could face would be the man who's the hardest to knock out, and the fella who was the hardest to knock out, he was just a bull, would be Rocky Marciano. He was courageous... I don't know if I could have beaten him."
These humble words were uttered in 1976 by the current heavyweight champion of...
“Eternal life will be like immersing yourself in the ocean of infinite love where time – a before and an after – no longer exists. Fullness of life and joy: This is what we hope for and expect from our being with Christ.” - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
On New Year’s Eve, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) passed away...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, US cities and workplaces have gradually lifted restrictions. As this occurs, the foreboding impact of the pandemic arrives: economic recession. This financial crisis is seen through rising inflation, unemployment and commodity prices. Moreover, this recession’s detrimental effects are accompanied by the drop of oil prices, ensuing energy crisis and Russo-Ukrainian War. But, let’s examine the...
