News Media – Source Bias Map

Are you getting a ‘balanced diet’ in the news you consume? Consuming news from a few diverse sources helps give you a broader understanding of what’s going on, and what news will likely to be influencing others you interact with. It’s interesting to observe the impact of an election year on the map. Tensions and… Continue reading News Media – Source Bias Map

“All That We Share” – Powerful Inspiring Video Showing What the People of Denmark (and the World) Have in Common

Inspiring Advertising “All That We Share” is a powerful and inspiring video showing what the people of Denmark (and the world) have in common. The producer TV2Danmark offers this description of the video: “We live in a time where we quickly put people in boxes. Maybe we have more in common than what we think? Introducing… Continue reading “All That We Share” – Powerful Inspiring Video Showing What the People of Denmark (and the World) Have in Common

A 7-Month Analysis of Politics and Social Media

Summary From June 2016 through January 2017, I immersed myself in social media during one of the most contested, controversial, and unconventional elections in recent history. The polarization that normally occurs in elections was amplified due to the nature of the 2016 Presidential election. This meant more people were involved, with greater passion, and more… Continue reading A 7-Month Analysis of Politics and Social Media

Theresa May Speech on 26 Jan 2017 at the Republican Party ‘Congress of Tomorrow’ Conference in Philadelphia (Video and Transcript)

Summary On 26 Jan 2017, Theresa May delivered a speech at the Republican Party ‘Congress of Tomorrow’ Conference in Philadelphia. The video and transcript of that speech are below. VIDEO The video below was posted to YouTube on 26 Jan 2017 by Bloomberg Politics. Press play to begin viewing. If advertising appears during the video,… Continue reading Theresa May Speech on 26 Jan 2017 at the Republican Party ‘Congress of Tomorrow’ Conference in Philadelphia (Video and Transcript)

Education, Economy, and National Security

Introduction For several years I’ve been inspired by the TennesseePromise.gov program, a ‘college for all program’ created by a conservative Republican governor Bill Haslam. Making higher education more accessible is a strategy used by conservatives and those in business to promote a greater skilled workforce for industry and economic prosperity. It’s not only good for… Continue reading Education, Economy, and National Security

Another Pipeline Leak. This Time in Iowa. The cause of the leak might surprise you.

As with any type of infrastructure, pipelines are susceptible to failure. They represent an exceptionally high risk because leaks and spills cause an enormous amount of harm to the environment. Additionally, they introduce multiple points of vulnerability from a national security standpoint. Due to these risks, people are concerned about expanding on our existing pipeline grid. Those… Continue reading Another Pipeline Leak. This Time in Iowa. The cause of the leak might surprise you.

7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use

Here’s a list of seven things you can do to reduce fossil fuel use: Bicycle Riding. There are numerous benefits to riding a bicycle. Among them is the reduction in demand for fossil-fuel. Buy Local. When we buy local, we avert a domino effect of unnecessary waste. There are a lot of products that we ‘buy… Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use