Benjamin Rose, Author at stuarte

Who was the man that Aaron Carter had a sexual relationship with when he was 17?

In a heartfelt message to his Twitter followers, Aaron Carter revealed that he started having feelings of attraction to men as early as 13 years of age.

By Benjamin Rose

August 7, 2017August 8, 2017

Race

Who is William Boucher – the belligerent racist Starbucks customer in Chicago?

Don’t cry over spilled milk. But also, don’t go on a racist tirade and attacking strangers over spilled coffee. Especially if your Facebook profile picture is a Glamour Shot.

By Benjamin Rose

June 10, 2017June 11, 2017

Food

15 tips and menu hacks to get the most out of your sweetgreen salad

We love sweetgreen, too, but admittedly their salads can get pricey. If you’ve been to sweetgreen more than a few times, you’ve probably spent anywhere from $12-15. Not me. Rarely do I hit double digits, usually pay in the range of $8-9 and it’s filled to the brim.

By Benjamin Rose

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Food

The 11 healthiest sweetgreen salads by calories (part 2)

The fact of the matter is the fewer calories you consume, the more weight you’ll lose over time. And if you like-like sweetgreen then you’re on your way.

By Benjamin Rose

April 18, 2017April 19, 2017

Culture Tech

Who is Anthony Pompliano? 10 fast facts about ‘disgruntled’ former Snapchat employee

Anthony Pompliano filed that Snap lawsuit you’ve been reading about, you know the one where it alleges that CEO Evan Spigel said that Snapchat was for “rich people” and that it didn’t want to expand to “poor countries like India and Spain.”

By Benjamin Rose

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

Money Tech

TiVo offers $99 Product Lifetime Service transfer with BOLT purchase

Have an REALLY OLD Tivo box with Lifetime Service and don’t know what to do with it? Well, look no further, TiVo is running a promo that allows you to bring those boxes back to life/upgrade your PLS.

By Benjamin Rose

April 8, 2017April 8, 2017

Culture

Here’s 75+ photos of Tom Holland shirtless and in his Spider Man costume

Tom Holland’s name has been around for some time now. As one of the handful of actors that played Billy Elliot in the Musical, he started out his acting career with a physical and challenging role.

By Benjamin Rose

April 7, 2017April 6, 2020

City

You can now book your favorite studios as much as you want on ClassPass*

If you’re a ClassPass member not on their Unlimited Plan, then you know you can only visit a studio a limited amount of times.

By Benjamin Rose

April 4, 2017April 15, 2017

Queer

Is Tom Holland Gay? Six reasons why some question his sexuality (Updated)

There’s a slew of reasons why people question whether Tom Holland is gay. It’s no different than the sexuality questions that surround any male celebrity. It happens all the time and it derives from our culture’s expectations of male behavior

By Benjamin Rose

April 2, 2017December 21, 2019

Money

PUA: Why you should “overfund” your whole life insurance

Here’s a reason why you should use your Paid-Up Additions to “overfund” your whole life insurance according to Guardian.

By Benjamin Rose

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017

Culture

Here’s why a username is so important on dating site

Online dating has gained a strong foothold in our everyday life, and it’s really hard to imagine what it was like back then when no Internet and no single dating site existed. Surely, our grandfathers and grandmothers would say that

By Benjamin Rose

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

New York

Ost Cafe Closing: Last day in East Village is Sunday, Feb 26, 2017

Ost cafe’s last day in the East Village/Alphabet City will be Sunday, February 26th, 2017 according to a note that was posted on their window today.

By Benjamin Rose

February 22, 2017February 23, 2017

Tech

How to create a successful dating website your users will love

Online dating is huge and it’s continuing to grow — especially with our reliance on mobile phones. With this in mind, the key to creating a successful dating app is in the foundation of the speed and accuracy.

By Benjamin Rose

January 21, 2017October 10, 2019

Travel

Hanging Out in the Bahamas

Source: Wikimedia.org The Bahamas are the holiday destination of everyone’s dreams, or at least it seems so. The fantasy of walking down a white or pink sandy beach (yes, some of them are pink!) is pretty common and not surprising at all.

By Benjamin Rose

January 17, 2017February 23, 2017

Food

How much more food do Americans eat on Super Bowl Sunday?

There’s a few common things that makes holiday events similar to one another. Usually, there’s the gathering of friends and family. Another common point is also a big differentiation and that’s the type of food that’s consumed during those holidays.

By Benjamin Rose

December 21, 2016February 23, 2017

City

The Long History of Chinese Dumplings

Image: BigStock During a trip to London recently with my best friend, we found ourselves eating lunch in a restaurant in Chinatown.

By Benjamin Rose

November 30, 2016February 23, 2017

City

Why the New York Giants CAN win the Super Bowl this season

In a way, it has been ‘business as usual’ for the New York Giants this season despite forcing out long-term head coach Tom Coughlin at the end of the 2015 campaign.

By Benjamin Rose

September 26, 2016February 23, 2017

Culture Money

Brazil losing out on “gold” even before the Olympic medal ceremonies

Earlier this year, in an attempt to allow legal gambling during the summer Olympics, the Brazilian government tried pushing through legislation that would allow for wagering on the international sporting event.

By Benjamin Rose

August 10, 2016February 23, 2017

Money

Vegas without breaking the bank

Bright lights, big names, a sense of adventure and extravagance and the knowledge that someone not far away is about to win a fortune – there really is a lot to get excited about when you start to think about a trip to Las Vegas.

By Benjamin Rose

January 5, 2016February 23, 2017

Basketball Race

What is Stephen Curry’s ethnicity and race?

Even if you’re not an NBA fan, there’s no escaping Stephen Curry. If he isn’t already, Curry is quickly becoming a household name.

By Benjamin Rose

December 5, 2015February 23, 2017

Tech

How does Facebook’s ‘Safety Check’ work and know my location?

Facebook’s ‘Safety Check’ feature has been receiving attention after the social media company activated it after the Paris attacks.

By Benjamin Rose

November 15, 2015February 23, 2017

Food

11 foods that can be causing your green poop

So you got green poop floating in your toilet and you’re concerned something is off in your body — like perhaps a martian invaded your body while asleep, or worse.

By Benjamin Rose

November 9, 2015February 23, 2017

Music Tech

Review: Portable Turntable/Record Player (Denim) from 1byOne

Who doesn’t like a little throwback, retro and vintage? I recently received portable turntable with built-in speakers in a denim-colored, briefcase-style case.

By Benjamin Rose

October 27, 2015February 23, 2017