Tis the season for Harry Potter cast weddings, as Padma Patil actress Afshan Azad tied the knot last week in a civil ceremony at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Adorned in a stunning ceremonial dress, the actress walked down the aisle alongside hubby Nabil Kazi in the venue’s first ever ceremony of the sort. W A L I M A | C I V I L • C E R E M O N Y – Make up by @mellysophiamua – Hair by @jaybirminghamhair A post shared by Official Afshan (@afshanazad) on Aug 20, 2018 at 8:10am PDT Not only …
The Library of Congress just unveiled their new logo to replace their eight-year-old one and it isn’t exactly going over too well with the public. The largest library in the world revamped their logo in order to reflect their concept of the library as a “treasure chest, filled with limitless information and services, ready to explore and amaze if you open it up.” “A fresh visual identity is intended to signal that something new is happening here, and we want you to be a part of it,” wrote Library of Congress Librarian Carla Hayden. Designed by Pentagram, the logo is …
If you haven’t heard, there is a real-life King’s Landing located in the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia and it’s become a popular hotspot for fans of Game of Thrones. The good news is it’s just as beautiful in person as it is on-screen. The bad news is that you may be on the receiving end of angry glares from locals while you enjoy the scenery. Image Via Matthew Williams-Ellis The majestic city overlooking the Adriatic Sea has reportedly become packed with crowds of Game of Thrones fans within the last few years. Taking into account the large crowds …
Americans have endured a great deal of stress and anxiety this past year as the political climate has intensified. Tally that stress with the everyday burdens Americans face and anxiety rises. To combat this anxiety, many Americans are turning to bookstores. According to Barnes & Noble, anxiety-related sales have increased by 26% between last year and June 2018. “We may be living in an anxious nation,” said Liz Hardwell, Senior Director of Merchandising. The stats taken from the book retailer are not the only reports that show an increase in anxiety. According to a poll administered by the …
If you have, Ophidiophobia, otherwise known as the fear of snakes, you may want to avoid visiting the Georgetown library, at least temporarily. According to The Washington Post, Georgetown Library temporarily closed last Saturday after an unwelcome reptile invasion. The invasion was discovered when one employee found a live snake in the library, captured it, and released it outside. A few hours later, another employee found two more snakes in the basement of the building. With this newfound discovery, pest control was called and the library closed early. The library remained closed throughout the weekend as pest control sprayed …
