“Lend money … to a friend and thou will lose him” – Benjamin Franklin Money is a staple of modern day society, but more so spending money one does not presently have. With the invention of credit cards, people are able to dine at a $$$ restaurant on yelp without immediately paying the price. Often times this delayed cost leads consumers to purchase beyond their means. In … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin: The Failed Banker
Archives for February 2016
The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
With the recent release of the seventh installment of the Star Wars saga, its legacy continues from its initial release back in 1977. There are many memorable and iconic features of the Star Wars legacy yet some of the most memorable features are the musical themes developed and reiterated throughout the seven films. When George Lucas was working on the first Star … [Read more...] about The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
Bugs and Drugs: The Zika Virus
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In January of 2016, concerns about the possibility of a recent outbreak of the Zika virus spreading to the United States prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to release a travel alert warning advising pregnant women to avoid travel to … [Read more...] about Bugs and Drugs: The Zika Virus
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Spotlight on Ginni Rometty
“I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist”- Ginni Rometty Ginni Rometty is the current president and CEO of IBM, a multinational technology corporation. Rometty received a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science and electrical engineering with high honors from … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Spotlight on Ginni Rometty