Monthly Archives: November 2012

Paul Krugman is an esteemed economist, a Nobel laureate, a professor at Princeton University, and one of the premier proponents of liberal economic policies.  Krugman maintains a blog on The New York Times website titled “The Conscience of a Liberal,” vehemently defending … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to diverge from the topic of politics this week and discuss the rhetorical content of a popular advertisement.  I have always been interested in what exactly draws a viewer’s attention in an advertisement, and what makes an advertisement either … Continue reading →

I remember 2008.  I was so filled with genuine hope, that maybe our government could change, and that maybe they could enact policies that would positively influence our lives.  I honestly only have myself to blame for my misplaced optimism. … Continue reading →

Although I often have trouble presenting in front of people, I am actually very excited about the upcoming TED talk.  I was nervous about the previous speech, but TED talks seem much more laid back and much less controlled.  Since … Continue reading →