Monthly Archives: February 2012
Alone, Together
“The existence of an other resolves the problem of loneliness but brings with it anxieties for the individual, for inherent in any relationship is, inevitably, some form of power struggle… Human history abounds with cases of the individual being induced … Continue reading
Slovakia’s Gloomy Economic Ride
This blog investigates the economic conditions of developing EU nation, Slovakia. Although Slovakia’s integration in the EU bolstered significantly its service industry, nevertheless, up until today, Slovakia remains the second poorest country in Europe. In my investigation, I relate the … Continue reading
Sequelitis at the American Box Office
In 2011, for the second year in a row, the American domestic box office declined. It dropped almost $400 million, the steepest yearly drop since 2005, and attendance numbers were the lowest they’ve been since 1995. If the American public … Continue reading
Sports Without Commentary
When David Tyree made the legendary Helmet Catch in Super Bowl XLII, football fans everywhere bemoaned the blasé response of Emmy Award-winning FOX sportscaster Joe Buck. “Only one of the biggest, most improbable plays in Super Bowl history and Buck … Continue reading →