Where you see a jagged rock, Stuart Hill sees opportunity called the country of Forvik.Wikimedia CommonsForvik Island The tiny, wind-battered rock off the coast of Scotland doesn’t look like much. It’s jagged and difficult to reach — mostly used as a resting place for the occasional seal or seagull. But one man has decided that this blip of an island is actually his own sovereign nation — the joyful land of Forvik.

Explore More Tired of turkey? Anti-traditionalists have options this Thanksgiving. In some parts of the country, Thanksgiving Day will be almost business as usual, with a bevy of stores, fast food joints, coffee shops and sit-down eateries deciding to remain open for at least part of the holiday — along with supermarkets and pharmacies for those essential last-minute purchases. Of course, it’s always best to double-check with your local outlets for specific hours and special terms, but here’s a look at the national chains that say they’ll be open this Thursday.

The Galesburg Civic Art Center's mission is to foster the strong and thriving arts community in which we live. This non-profit art gallery presents rotating exhibits from local and national artists. Each year the center hosts GALEX, one of the longest running national competitions and exhibitions in the country. We develop opportunities for community involvement and exploration through education, events and inspiring gallery exhibitions to cultivate and enrich the visual arts. We lead by example to encourage innovative ways to enhance appreciation of the arts.

There’s nothing I like more than looking at people’s shoes during my morning subway commute. I have a fascination with footwear — not only do I firmly believe the shoe a person slips into says a lot about one’s personality (flats in the morning? Oh, they’re sensible!), but I’m also intrigued to see how styles change season after season. I love shoes, duh — and you don’t have to be my best friend to know that.

Jeanie Buss is best known as a businesswoman, being the president and part-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Her net worth is estimated to be $20 million, which she has gained through her successful business ventures and as a model. Born on the 26th of September, 1961, in Santa Monica, California, she comes from a wealthy family, with her father, Jerry Buss, being the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and the tennis team the Los Angeles Strings.