Note: While I like the title of the CNN blog post, I have to admit that I would have tweaked it to: “This election will change the world – if we get up and contribute to change”. November 4, 2008 This election will change the world Posted: 1613 GMT NEW YORK — Finding myself in… Read More CNN’s In the Field: This election will change the world
Nothing short of a massive earthquake the likes of which the world has never witnessed could make me write on a post that doesn’t have to do with NaNoWriMo08. And that’s exactly what happened last night, with the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States. While him being of African descent does… Read More Going beyond race: appreciating the real change Barack Obama has already brought
Seriously. With all the problems in the last couple of elections, why not stick to the good old paper ballot? It might take longer, but at least it’s more efficient ;). Take a look at some of the disasters in the last two elections in the US – and, potentially, in the one happening tomorrow.… Read More A call to go old school when it comes to voting
The following is part of a wonderful post from last week by fellow blogger Brian Cromer. Whatever your religious beliefs, or even if you don’t have any, this is definitely a post that will give you food for thought, as well as a potential debate starter: do we inspire pop culture, or should pop culture… Read More Setting trends rather than following them: a wonderful plea
It’s been five days since the (in)famous Sarah Palin visit on Saturday Night Live, and yet, by the look of things, the furor has yet died down. I wonder what is making this last so long: the importance the world places on American politics (which consequently makes them want to analyze every bit they can… Read More Saturday Night Live? More like Every Night Live!