Author: Jathan Fink

Jathan is a journalist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He is also a travel junkie, foodie and jazz aficionado. He resides in Idaho.
Entertainment

‘The Voice’ Contestant Chris Mann Debuts First Concert Television Special On PBS [VIDEO]

Chris Mann rehearsing for PBS special
PBS

If you’re a fan of the hit show, The Voice, you’re likely familiar with Chris Mann. His powerhouse performances brought audiences to their feet time and again during his time on Team Christina. Now, following the release of his debut album Roads, Chris is ready to entertain us again in a new concert special set to air on PBS.  Continue reading “‘The Voice’ Contestant Chris Mann Debuts First Concert Television Special On PBS [VIDEO]”

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Giving

Smithsonian to Open New Museum Honoring African American History and Culture

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People like Ida B. Wells-Barnett and W.E.B. DuBois will be featured in a new museum built by the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. (Photos courtesy Public Domain, Flickr, and the Library of Congress.)

I’ve always loved history. There’s something thrilling about learning where we come from, reading the stories about our ancestors and learning how similar they are to us today, and discovering how past events shaped the world we live in now. That’s why I am excited to tell  you that the Smithsonian is currently building a brand new museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. that is slated to open in 2015. Continue reading “Smithsonian to Open New Museum Honoring African American History and Culture”

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Entertainment

James Bond Reveals His Origins in ‘Skyfall’

Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in 'Skyfall'
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For fifty years, audiences around the world have loved 007, the spy with a license to thrill. In ‘Skyfall‘, the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, we finally get a glimpse into the fabled operative’s past and learn how Bond was originally recruited as a spy. Continue reading “James Bond Reveals His Origins in ‘Skyfall’”

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Social Media

Let’s Talk Facebook and Its Revised EdgeRank Algorithm

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Let’s talk about Facebook. (Photo courtesy Thos003/Flickr)

Those of us who manage websites and social media pages are all griping about how our views on Facebook have dropped. The more I talk to folks, from my team at the radio stations where I work to editors at other companies, I realize we haven’t quite been sure why this is happening. But hopefully now I can share some of my new found insights. Continue reading “Let’s Talk Facebook and Its Revised EdgeRank Algorithm”

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