Archive for December, 2013

Spanking Your Children: an Expansion on the Psychology and Maths

I recently posted on an ongoing debate on the benefits of physical punishment for children, and thought the post would be most useful others if shared on a public domain. I will also use this opportunity to expand on what I have said and address critiques. My friend Erin had spoken out about this image, which had been circulating around online.

Jawdropping reminder by Dr. David Suzuki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8x98KFcMJeo While this is not necessarily relating to the title of this blog, I have always been a lover of numbers. Numbers is the easiest way to show the truth, in simple and unembellished terms. This really strikes a chord for me also because I am very concerned when it comes to finding solutions to sustainable growth. Very worthy watch, highly recommended! ...

Amazing: How Westjet makes Christmas happen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEIvi2MuEk Move aside Mastercard, this video is soon to replace your "priceless" campaign. Watch it. Before you read further watch it now, it's a long watch (6 minutes is huge for youtube videos) but it is definitely worth it. . . . . . . . No, don't look down if you haven't watched it.. you will gain nothing from reading below until you fulfill that requisite. Go back now and w...

Ad wins: Family Parks “YOLO”

(image) So I have recently flown from Melbourne to Sydney, and saw this ad in one of the magazines. And it caught my attention due to the very novel stimuli to include slang (especially one as pretentious as YOLO) in a respectable ad. Usage of slang in advertising: Pros: Catches your attenti...

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