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Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates movies based on a variety of criteria and determines an acceptable viewing audience. According to FilmRatings.com (the MPAA rating site), The Interview, featuring Seth Rogen and James Franco, is rated as ‘R’ due to “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.” Due to… Continue reading Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China

Reflections on Being Too Immersed in Technology (Video)

An important public service announcement about our reliance on technology and the impact of being too immersed in social networks rather than interacting with people in the real world. Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and other social network systems offer more ways than ever for us to stay connected, yet it helps to be reminded about the… Continue reading Reflections on Being Too Immersed in Technology (Video)

The Value of a Community College Education

Abstract This study provides one of the first estimates of the returns to different types of community college credentials—short-term certificates, long-term certificates, and associate degrees—across different fields of study. We exploit a rich data set that includes matched, longitudinal college transcripts and Unemployment Insurance records for students who entered a Washington State community college in… Continue reading The Value of a Community College Education

Wake Up Call with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

  Show Synopsis From Variety: TNT is continuing its relationship with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the unscripted space, as the cable net orders “Wake Up Call” to series. “Wake Up Call” will feature Johnson lending a helping hand to everyday people who are facing enormous challenges in their lives, whether they be dead-beat dads,… Continue reading Wake Up Call with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

BACARDÍ Triangle 2014 – Bermuda Private Island

The Event As an advertising campaign, the BACARDÍ Triangle event is a very effective PR stunt. The 2014 event spanned from October 30 to November 2. Everyone loves a party, and the exotic surroundings of Bermuda combined with the local music the culture are the right mix for a popular promotional campaign. The concert held in… Continue reading BACARDÍ Triangle 2014 – Bermuda Private Island