While watching TV on any given channel, on any given night, viewers will most likely stumble across several ongoing reality shows, or be exposed to commercials or lead-ins that are promoting them. In order to promote these shows (Big Brother, Survivor, America’s Top Models, “Bachelor” something or other, etc…) channels “promote” the high impact moments. …… Continue reading The Impact of Reality TV on Social Behavior
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor that started the Second World War, the Pacific fleet and ground forces were in a constant state of defensive and measures to buy time in the hopes reinforcements would be able to help. Papers and books have been written by countless historians that document the failure of government and…… Continue reading Memorial Day: The Final Reunion
I have been a little behind on entries into my blog, but it is not a result of laziness or procrastination, but I have been taking a writing class. More specifically, a class on writing fiction. I am a firm believer in continuous learning. The more you know, the more well rounded you are as…… Continue reading My Writing Class
There is no ‘I’ in ‘team’ Anyone who watches a team sport understands the importance of all members to be working together. Many organizations make conscious efforts to improve teamwork, and a quick search on the Internet will provide countless articles or books on this subject. It is something so easy to understand, but yet…… Continue reading Teamwork
Sometimes you see or hear a story that is so unsettling it causes blood to boil or to visibly become disgusted. This happened to me the other day when I saw a short news story that was a blip on the radar, but was very significant. Bailey O’Neil, a young boy who just turned twelve,…… Continue reading The Victims of Bullies
“I’m not a role model…Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.” -Charles Barkley Charles Barkley, former NBA basketball player and member of the Hall of Fame, courted controversy numerous times throughout his career. In retrospect, he was not a bad individual, just very opinionated, and his constant proliferation of…… Continue reading Lance Armstrong: A Role Model?
My name is William Lobb, from Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was with a heavy heart that I had to make a trip to Cornwall, England. My brother died and I wanted to be there to be with the rest of the family in this dark hour. I work as an engineer for the Lackawanna Railroad. Luckily…… Continue reading Every Number has a Story
While growing up, Christmas was always my favorite holiday. As with most children, it was mostly about the presents, even though we firmly understood the religious aspects of it. Sure, it was the time of year we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and as a Catholic, that was a very significant religious event. But it…… Continue reading The Spirit of Christmas & More
The state of politics in the United States is unacceptable. Our elected officials, both parties mind you, are simply not doing the job they were voted to do. Their job is to protect the United States through common sense and to move it towards the future. Instead, we have individuals who consistently put their own…… Continue reading Open Letter to All Elected Officials
Over the last few months, I have been pre-occupied with the sickness and eventual death of my mom. I have been through a gauntlet of emotions ranging from sadness, disbelief, and perhaps even anger to name a few. My mom has been gone for just a month now, and time continues to move forward without…… Continue reading The Most Common Miracle
Deep Thinking 