January 14, 2010
by Alex Priest
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For the first time ever, I got published today! My first column in the American University student newspaper, The Eagle, was printed today. It’s also online! My column is titled “Unsolicited Advice”, meaning that it’s advice for people who haven’t … Continue reading
January 1, 2010
by Alex Priest
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I’ve just about reached my limit of end-of-the-year/decade/whatever top 10 lists. It’s a psychological thing–our tendency to read and share nice, orderly bulleted lists. They’re easy to read, fun to share, interesting conversation starters. But the way I see it, these top 10 lists have taken over the media for the month of December and it’s almost overwhelming. Today–the first day of the year–there’s nothing on Twitter but lists and more lists. It seems people have even forgotten #FollowFriday today. Anyway, here’s my thoughts. Continue reading