Third Party Candidates: They Do Exist

This week we would like to focus on the media's representation of our political system.  If one were only to get his/her news from a mainstream media source, one might believer there are only two sources. The truth is that there are currently more than 20 political parties in the United States of America. So, why aren't they represented in the mainstream media?

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Does the United States Need to Police the World?

The United States currently has troops in nearly 130 counties around the world. In many of these countries, such as Africa, U.S. troops are not stationed to fight, but maintain peace and diplomacy. Should the U.S., with its enormous military power, act as a global sheriff, policing the world's trouble spots?

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Social Networks: Their Place in Our Lives

"Social networks are these intricate things of beauty, and they're so elaborate and so complex and so ubiquitous that one has to ask what purpose they serve."  - Nicholas Christakis

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Sunny Day, Sweepin' the Clouds Away...in a "Sexy" Big Bird Costume This Halloween

Who would have thought that after more than forty years Big Bird would make a scene like this? Big Bird is known as the giant yellow bird who hangs out down on Sesame Street, but recently he has made his way into the political scene.

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Media Bias: Obvious Troll is Obvious




 

When doing an internet search for "media bias," a vast majority of the search results claim, in one way or another, a pro-Obama media bias, liberal media bias, or just echo a set of various complaints from obviously conservative sources. When doing a search for "conservative media bias," the same phenomenon occurs, this time in the opposite direction.

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The BK Bacon Sundae




 In an attempt to please healthy-minded customers, Burger King has added chicken wraps, salads and smoothies to their menus.  Hidden behind these healthier options is their new Bacon Sundae. In lieu of nuts or strawberries, this fast food giant has chosen the beloved bacon to top their ice cream.

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Social Influence

It's an undeniable fact.  Persuasion and influence are extremely important in each and every one of our lives.  It doesn't matter where we are.  Today we are exposed to more persuasion than ever before, and what's more, we are willing participants in this process.     

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