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An Apple A Day: The Fall and Rise of Apple, Inc.

Aaron Brown — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:00:33 +0000

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A little over a decade ago, around 1996, the world believed that Apple Computer was on its deathbed. The company lacked a marketing plan. Its less efficient computers were priced significantly higher than the competition. And by 1996, the company had fallen out of the top 5 in U.S. sales. Nearly 15 years later, on [...]1 No related posts.

Why We Need Green Jobs

Ben Drucker — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:21 +0000

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The recent heavy snowfall in the Washington D.C. area has given rise to some alarmingly naive comments from conservative pundits and Republican senators. America has come to expect the kind of shaky logic being used from Limbaugh, Hannity, and the rest of the conservative media cohort, but it is frankly distressing to hear Senators Jim [...]1 No related posts.

The Year in Review 2009, Part 3: Culture and the Media

Ben Drucker — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:54:13 +0000

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With the first month of 2010 coming to a close, we're back to present the final chapter of the Year in Review 2009. Pop culture and the media. 2009 was a year of media frenzies. The White House engaged in a battle against Fox news, which it described as more like "talk-radio" than a news organization. [...]1 No related posts.

The 3rd Dimension

Aaron Brown — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:30:11 +0000

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Despite relatively mediocre reviews, Avatar has grossed slightly over $1.6 billion worldwide since its December 18th release. Less than a month later, virtually every major electronics company was showing off 3D televisions and Blu-Ray players at the yearly Consumer Electronics Show. Just as 2009 could be called the year of Twitter and the iPhone, 2010 [...]1 No related posts.

The Year in Review 2009, Part 2: The Economy and Healthcare

Ben Drucker — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:00:22 +0000

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With a new president, Barack Obama, Congress set out to tackle the president's two biggest goals: to repair the economy and pass healthcare reform. A year later, new healthcare bills have been passed and the economy is on its way to recovery. But all these changes happened with no shortage of fanfare. 2009 was marked by raucous healthcare debate, media controversies, and economic turmoil. [...]1 No related posts.

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Jake Silberg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:43 +0000

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It’s a brand new year. And that means a brand new you! New Year’s is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, to remember the memories you’ll cherish forever and the moments you’d like to forget. It is also a perfect chance for everyone to make a commitment towards improving themselves and their quality [...]1 No related posts.

Twenty First Century Hate: Extremism in Germany

William Nzioka — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:10 +0000

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The Nazi party didn’t die with Hitler. Neo-Nazism is still present around the world, but especially in Germany. Many Germans are disgusted by the far-right group while others still adhere to the group’s rhetoric. Despite the country’s calculated efforts to stamp out its extremist past, the neo-Nazi movement remains alive and well in Germany, forging [...]1 No related posts.

The Virtual Recruitment Office

Aaron Brown — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:00:33 +0000

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In a pledge to the United Nations, the U.S. Military and the Pentagon both promised that U.S. citizens under the age of 17 would not be targeted for military recruitment. Despite these promises, America continues to sell the highly profitable business of warfare to its youth. With President Obama having recently committed another 30,000 troops [...]1 No related posts.

Could Google be too Powerful?

Tyler Pease — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:21 +0000

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As a source of conspiracy theories, Google is easily one of the larger contributors when it comes to fears of digitally-based world domination. It isn’t very difficult to see the enormity of Google’s influence and in turn where such fears might take root. Take a look at the Google search bar that you undoubtedly have [...]1 No related posts.

Christmas and Consumerism

Zoe Madonna — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:47 +0000

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I was in a local grocery store looking for a quick lunch to grab before a long trip south. As I stood in line for checkout, I heard a familiar tune coming over the speakers. At first, I couldn’t place it. Then, when the vocals began, I recognized it. The great encroachment had begun.1 No related posts.