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Working From Home? How to Design Your Home Office

    

Let's face it, we are spending more time at home than we ever have. With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to our health, more and more people are working from home. When this pandemic began way back in March we were all forced to work from home. Most of us thought I can work from the kitchen or dining room table or maybe set up a temporary spot in my bedroom. Well, here we are 6 months later and that temporary workspace now needs to be transformed into a home office. Many companies have come to the conclusion that their employees are just as productive working from home and have decided to cut costs and forgo renting office space. Others have decided working from home saves time and money as well as the stress of that daily dreaded commute.

    A home office can be so much more than a desk and chair. After all, if you are going to spend 9 hours or more a day occupying the area, doesn't it deserve the same attention as your bedroom and living room when it comes to designing the space. A great thing about working from home is YOU get to decide how you want your home office to look and feel. What inspires you? Is it a certain paint color? Artwork? Or particular objects? Whatever your vibe is, now is your chance to incorporate it into your workspace. 

     What if you do not have a designated room to convert into an office? Don't panic! Home offices come in many different shapes and sizes. It can be in a separate room, a quiet corner of the house, or even occupy space in the kitchen. Again, it all depends on your own personal needs. If you are a busy mom and need to attend to other tasks, office space in the kitchen or centrally located might be ideal. However, if you are a professional you may need to select a space that is quiet and further away from the daily activities of the home. 

    

    There are so many options to consider when designing a home office space to meet your needs. Does your job require reference materials or catalogs? If so, shelving within arms reach might be necessary. Will you be doing a lot of printing or scanning? Perhaps you might need to consider a workstation close by for those tasks. Let's not forget lighting. Does the area chosen have much natural lighting? Or will lamps be needed to create adequate lighting? Either way, good lighting is a necessity for any home office space. Your home office should be a comfortable and inviting space to spend time and get your work done efficiently.

    Now is your chance to create a workspace you WANT to be in, not one you HAVE to be in! Stubborn Interior Design, SID.com can help you create that perfect home office design. Contact us today for an in-home consultation with one of our professional designers.

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My Best Life!

     It's been a while...Let me start by reintroducing myself. My name is Mia Gindlesperger and I am currently a Junior at High Point University seeking to earn a degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Social Media Marketing. I love everything about being a student at High Point University! I stay busy on campus as a University Ambassador where I can be found giving campus tours and welcoming students and their families. As a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, I have taken on many leadership roles and have made some amazing friends along the way. 

    I grew up in the "sunshine state" otherwise known as Florida. When I am not at school, you can find me in my hometown of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I am so fortunate to live right on the ocean. I will never tire of the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets! Blissful walks on the beach with my dogs Charlie and Sophie are another one of my favorite pastimes. 

    I have one older brother and one younger sister. Yes, I am a middle child and yes, it is true what they say about being a middle child. Despite "middle child syndrome" I love spending time with my family. They are the most supportive and loving people. I would be lost without their encouragement and guidance. 

    I come from a family that owns and operates movie theaters. (Not exactly the best business to be in during a pandemic. We are hopeful though that things will turn around as we overcome the COVID-19 virus). I have always been interested in the marketing of our family business and have had the opportunity to assist with writing press releases and helping manage some aspects of our social media accounts while still in high school. This is when I discovered my passion and knew I wanted a career where I can use my talents to help promote and market businesses. 

    I am beyond blessed to be learning from some of the best professors while gaining the skills and knowledge to have a successful career. I aspire to help businesses and organizations grow through the fields of public relations and marketing. The ability to directly help a business reach its goals is of utmost excitement to me.

    In the near future, I am looking forward to pursuing an internship where I can continue to develop and grow my skills. I can not believe how quickly my college years are flying by! I plan on savoring these last two years of learning and living my best life while here at High Point University. I do believe that whatever path life takes me, I will be equipped with the knowledge and skillset to be successful. Of course, a little luck along the way is always welcomed! 

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The Influence Technology Has on My Life

It is hard for me to remember what my life was like before it became so engrossed by technology. I started my "relationship" with technology innocently enough playing games on the computer. My favorite thing to do in second grade was to go to "Club Penguin" and set up my igloo. I even got a year membership for Christmas that year! I also enjoyed purchasing stuffed animals called Webkinz that came with a special code where you could go online and take care of your virtual pet. My friends and I loved it and I was hooked. If you are around my age, I am certain you must remember these games. Seems pretty innocent right? However, in retrospect, I was being groomed for a life of craving technology.

Things really heated up when I got my first cell phone in 5th grade. It was an LG Neon phone. I felt like such a cool kid with that thing. This was when texting was difficult and you would have to use that cumbersome alpha type of keyboard. Where there is a will there is a way though. I still managed to text friends and the vicious cycle began. By the time I was in 8th grade I had my first iPhone and started to become active on social media platforms.
Let's fast forward to 2020, I am addicted to my phone and am never without it. I Snapchat, post on Instagram and Facebook and even Facetime friends daily. Texting is a breeze now and my phone can even guess what I am about to say. Basically, I do everything on my phone. I have a pocket-size computer that goes everywhere with me. I mean everywhere! I never go anywhere without it. I am constantly checking my messages and am always connected. Apparently, I am not the only one.  Research shows American teenagers spend an astounding nine hours a day with digital technology. entertaining themselves with streaming video, listening to music and playing games.
I readily admit I spend way too much time on my phone. I have fallen victim to numbers of likes and

posing for way too many selfies. I also have found myself comparing myself to others and have felt left out on occasions. I am guilty of letting social media take up entirely too much of my time and influence my self-worth.  This is an area where I continue to struggle and am conscious of the negative effects it can have on my life.

On the other hand, technology can be so useful. For instance, during this uncertain time of COVID -19 we are still able to continue our classes and keep up with all our coursework via all the advances in technology. I am able to stay in touch with all my college friends who I miss like crazy. I can buy groceries online and have them delivered right to my door. Every song I want to hear can be played at a moment's notice. I can teach myself just about anything from resources available with just a few clicks. The list goes on and on. This is the flip side of technology, it can certainly make life easier.
I think the key to all this is moderation. Just like anything else, too much of a good thing can be detrimental.
As I type this, my phone is blowing up with likes from my Instagram post I posted this morning. I am not going to lie, it feels good to see the likes and comments. I will continue to work on limiting my time and energy into something that can prove to be quite superficial. I think as long as you do not let it define your self-worth and find balance, technology can serve as a positive influence in your life.
Easier said than done...

https://www.wvea.org/content/teens-spend-astounding-nine-hours-day-front-screens-researchers

https://qz.com/1367506/pew-research-teens-worried-they-spend-too-much-time-on-phones/

Our Surveillance Society

From social media sites to surveillance cameras to smartphones, each and every one of us leaves a digital trail that is being closely monitored with or without our knowledge. From the moment we wake up to the alarm on our smartphone, we begin engaging in the digital world. Before even getting out of bed, most of us check our emails, read news headlines and browse through our social media accounts. Every time we engage in this behavior “big data” is being stored which is accessible. As we exit the house and begin on our journey, our smartphones already know where we are going and tell us how long it will take to get there. Amazing! Right? We do not even have to put in where we are going, our phones know based on our typical travel where we are headed. Pretty cool? Or pretty scary?

Due to advances in technology, we have access to everything right at our fingertips. From computers, phones, i-Pads, cameras and even watches, we can get and send information immediately. However, all this information is under surveillance and tracked. What exactly is surveillance? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, surveillance means: close watch kept over someone or something. Personal data is stored and can be assessed by companies. This “big data” is shared and used to predict our habits and patterns in our daily life. Is this an invasion of our privacy? Does it impinge on our basic rights? It is a big price to pay for the convenience of technology.



Most of us know we are under surveillance, but could never give up the use of all our modern conveniences and devices. “The amount of data we produce every day is truly mind-boggling. There are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created each day.” Let me put this into perspective: On the internet alone there are 5 billion searches per day worldwide. On Snapchat, there are 527,760 photos shared every minute and on Instagram users post 46,740 photos every minute. 1.5 billion people are active on Facebook daily. The list goes on and on… Each of these clicks and each of these posts contributes to the “big data” being collected on each and every one of us.

Is “big data” all bad? The answer is no. It can help us learn and make smarter decisions. It can predict crime, improve healthcare and help us respond to and predict natural disasters. It can help companies increase profits. There are many ways that data can be beneficial. But, where do we draw the line? How much is too much information?

Have you ever looked up something on the internet and within minutes that particular item or store can be found every time you are using various apps and search engines? That is no coincidence. Your internet searches, voice searches and even your location are all tracked and stored so that the advertisements can be accurate and specific to who they are targeting. I have had some eye-opening experiences myself that have left me wondering how this “big data” is being compiled. For instance, while shopping with some friends, we were looking at some expensive Burberry scarves. My friends were trying to convince me to splurge and buy one. I left and did not purchase it. Within minutes, I was being targeted with advertisements for Burberry scarves. Coincidence? I think not. Are we being listened to through microphones on apps loaded on our devices?



Is all this surveillance impinging on our privacy? Many feel companies have taken it too far. Privacy advocates warn that it is becoming more difficult to protect privacy and are calling for more regulation. Experts say the large volume of data and the speed of its growth, increase the sense for urgent action in the United States. IBM estimates 90 percent of all data in 2017 had been created in the past two years. Congress has not yet responded, in part due to divisions over how much regulation to impose on the internet without hurting online commerce and stifling innovation. From the controversy surrounding Edward Snowden's security leak of classified information to hacked email accounts of prominent political candidates, internet privacy and cybersecurity present major ethical issues in today's technology-centric society. Countries are challenged to find the right balance in securing personal data and how to regulate the sale and exchange of information obtained on the internet. Innovative technologies and data collection that enable novel modes of interaction and new opportunities for knowledge can also be abused to invade people's privacy, provide new tools of discrimination, and harm individuals and communities.

As a society how do we handle this new age of surveillance and “big data”? How can we not be so heavily influenced by it? There are no easy answers. I can’t help but wonder where we will go from here...







Sources:




www.bernardmarr.com/default.asp?contentID=766

https://www.bernardmarr.com/default.asp?contentID=766?contentID=766

Quarantine Life

As of today, my family and I have been in quartine for 35 days. It has proved to be a time of uncertainty and fear. How can we stay healthy? Will out business survive? Will we survive?

There are so many questions and concerns running through our minds. Having my brother, sister, and I all home taking classes online has proven to be quite challenging. We quickly realized out internet could not support all three of us on Zoom, Webex, and similar platforms simultaneously. For me, taking 6 classes this semester and having them switch to online classes has proven to be one of the biggest challenges of my academic career so far. If I told you I couldn't wait for it to be over in a few weeks, I wouldn't be lying. However, I am grateful for supportive and understanding professors.

The challenges of schooling at home and scouring the internet for toilet paper are so minuscule in comparison to the heartbreak and loss some families have had to experience. I am so blessed that my family remains healthy and we have the love and support of each other. I am not going to lie though, I miss HPU and all my friends and classmates. Never in my wildest dreams would I ever of thought this is how my Sophmore year Spring semester would play out.

I will say, I have a deeper appreciation for the simple things in life. Going to dinner with friends, shopping, and the ability to leave my home. I am looking to the future with optimism and can't wait to return to High Point University in the Fall.

Some interesting perspectives on the toilet paper shortage and online education.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90491842/what-the-toilet-paper-shortage-can-teach-us-about-5-leadership-styles
https://hechingerreport.org/college-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/

Propaganda and It's Implications

The understanding and definition of “propaganda” has been transformed and manipulated since it was first created and explored in 1622. Not only has the meaning itself been transformed, but it has changed the way in which it influences mass communication. Most recently, propaganda can be explained as, “a form of persuasion distinguished by a mass persuasion campaign, often one-sided and fear-based, that distorts or attempts to hide or discredit relevant evidence, disguise sources, and discourage rational thought”. When thinking about propaganda, we tend to associate it with its usage in World War I and II, advertising, religion, or education.

Although propaganda has been previously tied to negative connotations, in the world of communications, it actually can be explained and used in beneficial ways. Some forms of propaganda involve the use of fear and deception, but mostly all forms of propaganda include the use of factual information to achieve the end result of influencing others. When understanding the impact that propaganda has, it is important to keep in mind how the audience will interpret the message, how most effectively we can get the message to reach them, and what platforms or outlets people can find the message.

Propaganda is used in everyday life whether it is obvious to the human eye or not. An example of propaganda is advertising. One strategy that a company may use to advertise their product is by portraying how their product/brand is better than a specific competitor’s. Verizon has launched multiple commercial advertisements on why people should switch to them and stray away from AT&T. One of their claims was how Verizon has 5 times more 3G coverage than AT&T and this was presented to consumers by showing a side by side map of the United States comparing both companies' 3G coverage. This is an example of propaganda because Verizon is presenting information, in a biased manner, to promote their service and draw business away from their leading competitor.

Another real-life example of propaganda is through political signs, commercials, and campaigns. Candidates running for a political position will come out with statements on why they are the more qualified choice for the job than their competitors. In the most recent presidential campaign leading up to the 2020 election, Mike Bloomberg has come out with multiple 30-second commercials explaining why he would be a better president than Donald Trump. In addition, at the end of the commercials, he makes a claim that Trump is scared of Mike because Mike can “get it done”. This is a form of propaganda because Mike Bloomberg is putting out these commercials as a political strategy to sway the voter’s political point of view.

Propaganda is a powerful tool that can persuade or change people's minds. In the wrong hands, it can have a negative outcome. However, as a student studying strategic communications, it can prove to be quite useful in advancing knowledge on how to persuade and communicate to the masses.

Sources:

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/4970/
https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/gi-roundt

Cultural Apparatus: Lasswell & Lippmann on Propaganda. (n.d.). Retrieved from culturalapparatus.wordpress.com/walter-lippmann/propaganda/.

What is Your Online Footprint?

I have been challenged with the task to go online and view myself through someone else's eyes. So, I started with the most logical starting point and googled my name. As I typed M-I-A- G-I-N-D-L-E-S-P-E-R-G-E-R and prepared to hit enter, I wondered to myself what I might find out there about me. On a side note: I did happen to also think, I really need to marry someone with a short last name. After years and years of typing Gindlesperger, I dream of the day I can maybe type a name like Smith or Jones. Ok, back to the task at hand. After hitting enter, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about what I might find. I have never posted anything wild or crazy nor have I ever been in any kind of legal trouble or anything, but the thought of what exists out there about me did make me feel a bit uneasy.

The first thing that popped up on my screen was pictures. Lots and lots of pictures mostly all posted by me at some point on one of my social media platforms. The pictures were all tasteful and there was not anything that was unsettling to me. However, upon further evaluating the pictures, such as me basking in the sun on the sea in Italy, swimming with stingrays in the Cayman Islands, being crowned Homecoming Queen in high school and giving a speech at my high school graduation, (that one was from a local newspaper publication) to name a few, they all felt a bit self-absorbed or artificial. As I dug deeper, there were even pictures of me on a mission trip that I had the honor of attending a few years back. I thought, well there is a little more substance. Something that was life-changing for me and I can only hope made a small difference in the lives of those I served. Not that I am not proud of my accomplishments nor do not have fond memories of my travels, it just kind of felt peculiar looking at it from a different mindset.

As I stared at the screen, looking at what an outsider might interpret from all these pictures and what their perspective of me might be, a few thoughts popped into my mind. They might think, "Wow! What a glamourous life she must have." "She has it all!" They may even feel a bit envious of all I have accomplished in just 20 years. Then, I had a gut-wrenching feeling, what if they felt less of themselves or like they didn't measure up. This stuck in my mind and seemed to resonate the loudest in my head.
When I posted these pictures of some happy moments in my life, I never gave a single thought about how they might make others feel.

None of these pictures showed me when I wake up with my hair a wild mess, or when I had a big pimple on my face. They did not show the tears of disappointment and shortcomings, they just featured me on my good days and lots of big smiles. Do not get me wrong, I am not ashamed of who I am, I just do not think the pictures of me that circulate the internet tell the whole story.

This assignment has certainly given me a lot to think about. In a world where we post only all the "good stuff" how do we know what is real? With that in mind, I will move forward with a more conscious and thoughtful approach as to what message I send out into the world. All while, of course, looking for that "Mr. Right" with a short last name!

Lives Changed

So, this weeks post was supposed to be on "Diffusion of Innovations", I skimmed through the reading material and although it is somewhat interesting, I just could not take my mind off of what is going on in the world. Our entire lives have been turned upside down by something called COVID-19. It isn't just something, it is a pandemic.

Just a few weeks ago, I was at High Point University packing my back for Spring Break. I was heading home to New Smyrna Beach, Florida to visit my family and spend time with some friends. I packed some bathing suits and casual beach clothes and caught my flight home. Little did I know, I would not be returning anytime soon.
Sure, I heard some buzz about this virus that originated in China and was spreading. But, people were saying not to worry. Our own President referred to it as a "hoax" so, I guess you could say I was completely blindsided by what was to come. Could this really be happening? People are dying and there are more and more people each day coming down with this potentially deadly virus. My head is spinning... I can't seem to wrap my mind around what is happening.

We are told to remain home, my mother is running around trying to buy necessities to keep our family of five fed and healthy. There is a sense of panic and of all things, people are stockpiling toilet paper. Yes, toilet paper. Not a roll to be found! Shelves are empty, people are coping the only way they know how.

My family owns and operates movie theaters and for the first time since 1947, we do not have a movie running somewhere. Yes, all 147 screens have gone dark in the theaters and by the governers ordinance will cease to operate until it is deemed safe to do so. I am in disbelief. I see the worry in my parent's eyes. This isn't a slight worry, it is deeprooted and seems to emanate from deep within them. No longer am I the carefree college student I was a few weeks ago. Life has changed, not just in my little part of the world, but throughout the entire world.
So for now, I will take all my courses online and pray. Pray for all of us. May we have strength and courage and most of all health.

Free Expression = Self Fulfillment

Freedom of Expression allows people to express their thoughts, beliefs, ideas, and emotions freely without government censorship. It gives you a voice and lets you exercise the right to use your voice. Each of us values freedom of expression for our own personal reasons. Yet, I think we can all agree that it is a fundamental right that we are thankful for. 

When reading about the eight values of freedom of expression the fourth one stood out the most to me. The fourth value is individual self-fulfillment, also known as self-actualization. I believe self-actualization is a desire we all possess. A desire to reach our full potential without being held back or restricted by limitations. 

Have you ever played the "quiet game" as a kid? It was our parents' desperate attempt for some peace and quiet masterfully disguised as a game. All, I can remember thinking is how hard it was not to say anything, because the first one to speak was out and lost the game. I would sit there and think of all the things I couldn't wait to say when the game was over. I couldn't wait to express myself. Don't we all want to express ourselves without being restricted or limited? Isn't it through expressing ourselves that we come to the realization of who we are and find our purpose?

Not only do we find our purpose and reach our full potential when we self-actualize; we become our very best. Don't take my word for it, one of the most famous psychologists of the 20th century, Abraham Maslow said: "I think of the self-actualizing man not as an ordinary man with something added, but rather as the ordinary man with nothing taken away." Basically what he was saying is we all are hardwired to self-actualize. 

Free expression leads to self-fulfillment. It is not holding back for fear of being penalized or ridiculed for who we are and what we have to say. So, find your voice, say what you have to say, wait, isn't that the name of a really cool song by John Mayer? I think this is advice we can all live by. This is why I feel self-fulfillment is the most important value of freedom of expression. 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201609/what-is-self-actualization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qpn7XQil8A

The Invention of the Motion Picture Camera

The invention of the motion picture camera is near and dear to me. I come from a family of theatre operator and owners. It all started when my great grandfather opened his very first drive-in theatre in 1951.

In 1892, inventor Thomas Edison and William Kennedy Dickson invented the motion picture camera, which is also commonly referred to as a “movie camera”.A year after they made the first motion picture camera, they made a kinetoscope which allowed for one individual at a time to watch the film on the camera.

Timeline:

1892 - Motion picture camera invented

1893 - Kinetoscope invented

1894 - Motion picture camera began getting marketed and sold publicly

1895 - Cinematographe invented by brothers Auguste and Louis Lumiere

1895 - First motion picture film comes out, by Lumiere brothers

1905 - First movie theatre opens up

Despite popular belief, movie theatres are continuing to flourish. People continue to go to the movies to see movies on the big screen with the latest in sound and digital projection. Now, you can enjoy a movie in luxury leather recliners and indulge in more than just popcorn.

Today my family continues to operate a motion picture exhibition company based in Central Florida. EPIC currently operates 144 screens at 12 sites.  The company has embarked on an expansion program with plans to add more than 60 screens at 5 sites. 

Sources

https://edison.rutgers.edu/pictures.htm

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-commercial-movie-screened

https://www.epictheatres.com/

The Major Breakthrough of the Personal Computer

Since the major breakthrough of the first personal computer, technology has evolved allowing us to do just about anything from our computers. Computers have had a profound effect on the way we live. From the way we send mail, the way we obtain information and research, to how we shop and even the manner in which we communicate with one another. There is no doubt about it, personal computers have changed just about every aspect of our lives today!

What led to the invention of the personal computer? Before personal computers came on the scene computers were anything but "personal". They were these enormous machines that took up a great deal of space. Not only were they big, but they were also expensive and required a team of experts to run them. It is hard to believe this, but they cost roughly $500,000, weighed 30 tons and took up about 2,000 square feet of space! As you sit there reading this on your PC or even your smartphone, imagine how different computers are today.

An invention that was integral to the development of the personal computer was the microprocessor. Before microprocessors were invented computers had to have a separate integrated circuit chip for each of their individual functions.  This one one of the reasons that explained their large size. Microprocessors came along not could do things circuit chips could not, they were the size of a thumbnail. They could do amazing things like remember information, run computer programs, and run data without the aid of humans. Game changer for sure!

These innovations led the way for the invention of personal computers. In 1974, a company named MITS introduced the first personal computer called the Altair. It was actually a mail-order, build it yourself kit costing $400 and called the Altair. It was a huge success with thousands purchasing the kits. The only problem was it still didn't do very much.

It didn't take long before Harvard students, Bill Gates and Paul Allen adapted the basic programming knowledge of the Altair making it much easier to use. Eventually, the dynamic duo took this knowledge and formed the empire of Microsoft. Not far behind them were two engineers in the Homebrew Computer Club in Silicon Valley named Steve Jobs and Steve Wasnaik. Their invention of the Apple I computer changed the world as we know it today. It had more memory and even a monitor. The only thing missing came soon after when in 1977 they introduced the Apple II which had a keyboard and a color screen. It couldn't get any more exciting than that, or could it?



Oh, boy did it! The PC revolution had begun with companies like Xerox, Tandy, Commodore, and IBM entering the market. Computers soon were found in just about every office and eventually, it became commonplace in homes. Long gone were the days of typing out complicated commands, computers become user-friendly and easy to use.
Today, we have personal computers with us wherever we go. Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and even watches allow us to perform tasks with amazing speed and ease.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/invention-of-the-pc

https://www.techwalla.com/articles/positive-negative-effects-of-computers

https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm

Are Anti War Voices Being Heard?

I was recently asked to explore Antiwar.com and The American Conservative websites. I immediately noticed the antiwar tones of the writers and the unfamiliar viewpoints being expressed. Why as an educated, soon to be twenty year old, had I not heard these websites?  In addition, many of their opinions were new to me and posed questions and ideas that were of a different mentality. 

Are the messages being hidden and held back from the mainstream media? I would say so. These anti-war messages are not broadcast in the manner of stories expressing views in support of war. Media can be manipulated to promote a viewpoint and a certain message to the general public. Propaganda is still used today to persuade people's judgment and decisions. How information is presented to the reader and viewer has a direct impact on how the audience perceives things.

The lines have become blurred? As Donald Trump says, "Fake News". Is it all fake as he would like us to believe? Or is that just another attempt to skew our thoughts.

In a world where there are so many conflicting thoughts and ideas thrown our way, it is our job as informed citizens to dig a little deeper and search for the true facts. This is the only way we can form intelligent and informed opinions on such important issues at the forefront today.
So, with that said, I challenge myself to spend a little less time on social media accounts and spend more time searching for answers. Will you join me in this quest?




https://www.antiwar.com/
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/