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Golden Globes!
Unless you were under a rock this morning or, you know, focusing on your work you probably saw that the Golden Globes were last night and the world is freaking out over the speeches, the fashion, and, of course, the Ryans. La La Land led the night in movies, but in television there were some history making wins with Tracee Ellis Ross's win for best Actress in a Comedy. See all the inspiring things that were said throughout the night here.
Don't Call Me on My Cell Phone
Today is the 10th anniversary of the iPhone! It is hard to imagine a time when we didn't have the entire internet at our finger tips, text with everyone we know constantly and take selfies at least once an hour. And, of course, the thing the iPhone is probably used the least amount for is actual phone calls. But according to Inc., millennials really hate making phone calls (and yes, they do know what they are.) But when you suggest making a phone call to a millennial you may as well tell them to use a carrier pigeon. They could seriously make a horror film about voice mails. So millennials definitely look at phone calls as wastes of time but they also avoid them for another reason. John Brandon argues that if you are on the phone, the person on the other hand can have an opinion that differs from yours. "With messaging and other forms of digital communication, you say what you need to say and move on. It's harder to have a conflict--at least one that causes stress--by text." Basically we'd rather write a text opus rather than potentially here emotion in another person's voice.
No Happy Hour
Well this is bummer news. Like me you were probably looking forward to making Starbucks your new happy hour spot since now they carry alcohol in some of the locations. Well it looks like you'll have to go somewhere else for a fancy cocktail like Dunkin' Donuts. According to the Seattle Times, the late afternoon and evening service of beer, wine and small plates will end at all of the estimated 439 company-operated U.S. stores that currently offer it tomorrow. It's weird. It's like people just want to drink coffee at a coffee chain? So if you want to get drunk at Starbucks you'll just have to bring a flask like I do.
Levo Loves...
Netflix's two new series, Santa Clarita Diet starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, and A Series of Unfortunate Events’ starring Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf which both debuted spots during The Golden Globes airing last night. Check out the clips here and here.
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#thebrief #News #womeninhollywood #netflix #starbucks #millennials
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RESPCTED FRIENDS,
The Nation has two special spring 2017 trips planned to Cuba. Both of them are unique ways to experience this fascinating island during a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, as the country processes the passing of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and prepares for a post-Obama relationship with Washington. Cuba, according to Nation contributor Peter Kornbluh, is facing a future “without Fidel—and with Trump,” and US travelers to the island can become what he calls “citizen-ambassadors,” helping to make that future as positive as it can be.
Inside Havana
March 25–April 1, 2017
Join The Nation for seven nights as we travel to Havana, a place of rare beauty and vibrant culture, to experience the people, politics, art, and history of this city in ways few others have. We’ll tour museums with eminent art historians; meet with renowned diplomats, journalists, and urban planners; wander through bustling Habana Vieja; enjoy the bohemian clubs and cafés of the Vedado neighborhood; and attend private concerts and recitals by famous Cuban musicians and dancers. We’ll also experience the scenic beauty of the Pinar del Río province and the Viñales Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage–designated site) and savor traditional Cuban food and spirits. Throughout the week, we will be joined by Cuba expert and longtime Nationcontributor Peter Kornbluh. Peter is the director of the Cuba Documentation Project at the National Security Archive at George Washington University and the author of several books on the island country, including the recently published Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of Negotiations Between Washington and Havana. The all-inclusive cost of this seven-night tour is $5,855 per person with double occupancy ($400 single supplement). This includes round-trip airfare from Florida to Havana, six nights at the four-star Hotel NH Capri La Habana, and one evening at a private guesthouse in Viñales in the Pinar del Río province.
Landscapes of Cuba: From Camagüey to Jibacoa April 22–30, 2017
Join us for eight nights as we explore multiple Cuban cities in addition to the island’s beautiful countryside, meeting with innovative community activists, documentary filmmakers, journalists, and architects, and attending private dance performances and even a Cuban béisbol game. During our visit, we’ll stop in the UNESCO World Heritage–designated city of Camagüey, with its unique labyrinthine streets; the stunning colonial city of Trinidad, also a UNESCO World Heritage–designated city; and the pristine beaches and coral reef of Jibacoa. We’ll also spend two nights in Havana, with day trips to Santa Clara and Matanzas and visits to the Che Guevara Mausoleum and the Bay of Pigs Museum. Beyond Havana, Cuba boasts rural as well as urban treasures: gorgeous architecture, vibrant art scenes, lush nature preserves, historical monuments, and, in the countryside, a pastoral lifestyle unchanged for decades. While traveling in Cuba, your host will be Teresa Stack, The Nation’s president from 1998 to 2016 and a founder of The Nation’s educational-travel program, which includes our annual seminar cruise (now in its 20th year). Teresa has hosted multiple Nation educational trips to Cuba and led our inaugural trip to Russia last fall.
The all-inclusive cost of this eight-night tour is $5,980 per person with double occupancy ($840 single supplement). This includes round-trip chartered airfare from Florida to Camagüey (returning from Havana) and two nights each in Camagüey, Trinidad, Havana, and Jibacoa.
Our Cuba trips are specially designed to provide unmatched access and insight. We believe that direct citizen-to-citizen engagement is one of the best ways to grow and enhance the relationship between our two countries, and we are committed to fostering a respectful dialogue and to the meaningful exchange of ideas. “These trips are important to educate ourselves to the realities of Cuba, for preserving our right to travel, and for effectively engaging in the coming debate over Cuba policy,” says Peter Kornbluh, whom many of you will meet while on the tour. We hope you can join us!
Sincerely,
Teresa Stack
President Emeritus, The Nation
SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED—RESERVE EARLY!
Additional details, registration documents, and the complete itinerary may be found at TheNation.com/Cuba.
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